Fortunately you're the rocket is only across one phase (not +/-) so unless it finds an electrical path to ground or a different phase the stuff you're worried about might be ok. It might take a while to come down by itself though
The shock cord is non-conductive.
Well, as stated in earlier posts, FPL wants things like this immediately reported and they come out and clear the line.It would take me two seconds, less, to write off the that rocket. No freaking way I'd ask the power company for help (unless you have deep pockets)
Huh. I guess I've taken FPL for granted all these years. They really are a great company with good community relations.Oh, I'd report it, to do the right thing, but no possibility I would claim it was mine.
Then you shouldn’t be flying rockets. Painful as it might be we all have to be responsible enough to do the right thing or our actions reflect poorly on all of us.It would take me two seconds, less, to write off the that rocket. No freaking way I'd ask the power company for help (unless you have deep pockets)
If your rocket broke a windshield or harmed a person would you run and hide or would you do the right thing? You would step up, wouldn’t you?
God forbid that would ever happen to anyone of us but even if you(anyone in general) don’t come forward and confess. Is there anyway to trace the rocket motor to the vender it was purchased from? I think there are cereal numbers on the motors.If your rocket broke a windshield or harmed a person would you run and hide or would you do the right thing? You would step up, wouldn’t you? This is no different. The utility company I worked for would never charge to recover a rocket like this especially if it was reported quickly by the responsible party. It potentially saves them a lot of money in patrolling lines and reduces the possibility of someone attempting to recover it their self and possibly being badly injured or killed. Negligent or intentional acts of course may result in a utility company billing someone and I cannot claim that all companies do it like ours did.
Tripoli and NAR both have insurance to help their members when something happens. We want our members to be responsible.
DoubtfulIs there anyway to trace the rocket motor to the vender it was purchased from?
Did you ever retrieve it? If so what condition is it in?Don’t you hate it when that happens.
Details?Look on the bright side. You may have some cool souvenirs.
Much like your situation.Details?
Gary put his on the line a few years ago, his electronics were still in working order he he got it back.Details?
LOL. Every time one of these guys gets me feeling dejected, you come back and make me feel all warm and fuzzy!Gary put his on the line a few years ago, his electronics were still in working order he he got it back.
Yes. Same lines. There’s been a handful of people getting hooked on those lines over the years. I guess we were due since it’s been at least two years since the last.LOL. Every time one of these guys gets me feeling dejected, you come back and make me feel all warm and fuzzy!
I’m curious so, I heard those used to be your standard distribution lines. Did Gary get his caught in these big transmission lines?
I called FPL yesterday and today. They can't seem to give me any updates. The lines of communication from field crews to customer service are dodgy. The club secratary Tom was going to check on it today, but I haven't heard anything. The rain has held off, but the winds have been strong.Any update on recovery? And/or condition?
Me too. I'm cautiously optimistic. Even if she was a total loss, I'd get the exact same kit and accessories. She flies so straight and fast! And I was really enjoying the onboard photography.Still hoping for safe recovery with only some shock cords to replace. Fingers crossed...
These guys might help:
That pilot is such a coolie badass.One of my favorite videos now, thanks for posting this up for us.
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