Hi Dennis,

I will try to take some photos of my installation tomorrow and post them here.

Your on the right track. I just glue a small disk of ply to my JMP. I use 5 min epoxy because I am concerned about the CA running into areas it should not be, like the button etc. I make a square hole for the sq part that holds the button. I like to have everything removeable for maintenance and or replacement, so my disk is large enough to allow me to screw it into the side of my fuselage. The button sticks through a hole in the side. I found that it makes it even easier to operate by sanding a shallow dish in the balsa so that my finger can push in the button without the button having to be sticking out too far. .... My photos should be worth at least 10 more words? ;-)

The same applies to the ESC. I mount it on balsa rails so that cooling air can get all around it. I glue female Velcro to the ESC and male Velcro to the rails, then they mate in the privacy of my fuselage. Because one of my life goals is to stay one step ahead of "Murphy's Law", I also use a small 1/4" wide piece of Velcro wrap to help hold the ESC in place under our hi G maneuvers. :-)

RE: your idea for a safety switch. You can order an excellent, super safe solution here:

http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-21.html#arming

In addition to this "Arming Switch", you may also want to order the mounting plate and one extra insert (don't ask me how I know this ;-)  I have a great article that shows how to make one of these yourself, but I don't think I can scan it into this forum? I will send it to you via your email. The homebuilt one is smaller, lighter, and more KIS, but you have to do a lot of soldering to make it. .... I'm lazy, so I just bought a few of the ones above. ;-) This is the BEST way to protect ourselves, and all those around us from harm with our ECL planes. It allows you to install your battery at a contest before you even get to the flight line, and it prevents ANY current to get to your system. It is very safe. You just insert the small plug after you raise your hand and then you are armed and dangerous! ;-)

Will and I have started using the excellent Jeti-Spin ESCs. These units have an additional safety feature. They have a built in slide switch, giving us a 3rd safety sw in our systems. They also have a very nice, small programer that can be used at the field to make any changes, no PC needed.

Photos to follow.

Regards,