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Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2014, 23:18
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

Jan, You seem to have some sort of personal issue...

Jan, You seem to have some sort of personal issue anger here. You have received a lot of advice from quite a number of members over the years you have been a member of this forum. It would be nice if...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2014, 22:31
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

I've managed to get hold a copy of the Rotax 912...

I've managed to get hold a copy of the Rotax 912 manual. Section 9.4 covers the electrics.

As I suspected, this type of engine doesn't actually have magnetos.

It's a CDI system powered by a...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2014, 15:24
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

Jan, I'm not squabbling or squibbling but you...

Jan, I'm not squabbling or squibbling but you seem to have taken rapid and undue offence because I asked a technical question! :)

You implied that I thought that the battery provides the power...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2014, 14:50
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

Yes, precisely, which is what the thread was...

Yes, precisely, which is what the thread was actually about.

SSS, I posted a reply to your question, because you obviously didn't understand the need for the "Mags to off/dead cut" check on some...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2014, 13:06
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

I haven't seen a "circuit" diagram and haven't...

I haven't seen a "circuit" diagram and haven't mentioned that word until now. It was a parts diagram and list.

I've checked some more; it is a Ducati DCDI ignition (double capacitor discharge...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2014, 12:43
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

Jan, I think you misread my post. I never...

Jan, I think you misread my post. I never mentioned the battery circuit and there definitely wasn't a battery shown on the parts list and diagram I looked at.

What does the external "ignition box"...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2014, 11:53
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

I'm quite well versed with the Lycoming. I'm an...

I'm quite well versed with the Lycoming. I'm an ex-RAF QFI and used to instruct on a UAS equipped with them and I was also the Chief Ground Instructor of same.

Why should they be different?...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2014, 10:51
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

Well, you asked this: (Your question...

Well, you asked this:



(Your question in bold) I wanted to point out why there is a reason to do it on some types.

It's misleading and potentially dangerous to put forward as "fact"...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2014, 10:30
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

SSS, I've no idea why, but then I wasn't flying...

SSS, I've no idea why, but then I wasn't flying the aircraft. I think the pilot sensibly opted to concentrate on putting it down due to the low altitude at which it happened. It was flown out again...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2014, 10:15
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

I know of a certain Tiger Moth where the...

I know of a certain Tiger Moth where the passenger caught those "sensible" toggle switches with his sleeve so they got switched off, putting the aircraft down in a field.

BTW, there was no key on...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2014, 21:33
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

Which is why the manufacturer's advice should be...

Which is why the manufacturer's advice should be sought out and followed, rather than hearsay from folks who have never read it.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2014, 18:26
Replies: 105
Views: 15,205
Posted By ShyTorque

I "third" it. The "dead cut" mag check...

I "third" it.

The "dead cut" mag check technique was taught by the RAF on their Lycoming engined aircraft, which had a single rotary type magneto switch. This type of switch has three earthing...
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