I was wondering if anyone knew the mechanics / methods of starting engines on prop aircraft.
I have noticed that the pilots turn over the engines with no mgneto's turned on, is this to drag in fuel into the cylinder chambers ?
then engage the magneto's and start the engine.
But If i look at a video on you tube of a corsair starting it seems different to other prop aircraft.
for example :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VmxkpgiURA
The description with this video does answer some questions.
BTW, I love the engine idling on this video. very impressive bubbling sound.
With it had a supercharger fitted. That would make my day. LOL
On some prop aircraft I can hear the starter motor running up (as if its turning a large flywheel) then once spinning very fast, the engine is engaged to the flywheel and it starts. This is probably a completely wrong explanation so please correct me.
On the larger engines (with high compression) was there any other methods for starting the engines, like compressed air ?
RD