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Old 4th Mar 2021, 05:24
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Originally Posted by Agile
there are two types of panel magneto key indicators for the R44 it seems:
  • the first design: start at 10 o clock (off) and goes to 1 o clock (2 mag)
  • the second design: that start at 1 o clock (off) and goes to 4 oclock (2 mag)
the video shows the key at 1 o clock in flight but the panel has the graphics of the second design, that would lead you to believe the mags are off.
interestingly post crash when he goes to shut off the mags, looks like the key doesn't actually turn. So you might be right
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