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Old 1st Jul 2014, 10:55
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Are you familiar with the operation of rotary engines?
I have absolutely no knowledge of the operation of rotary engines so hopefully you can educate me?

In the clip by Background Noise, Dodge Bailey says that the fuel is completely cut during the approach and the fuel cock is only turned on again when "crossing the fence". Could you please tell me why this has to happen? Is it not possible to idle a rotary? In the crash video, does the smoke appear when the fuel is re-introduced to the engine? What does he mean by "hold it off on the blip switch"?

Sorry for all the questions but am just interested. Will be visiting Old Warden in the next few weeks.
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