Magnetos

[Mobius_cz]

I forgot to set magnetos and engine started and run almost as normal as with magnetos on. Is it even possible in real life?

[NineLine]

I forgot to set magnetos and engine started and run almost as normal as with magnetos on. Is it even possible in real life?

 

Track?

[NineLine]

If you turn them on after started, then turn them off, does the plane quit?

 

Sounds like its maybe related to an older bug.

[Yo-Yo]

It's not a bug... we always have these reports about the Mustang. These engines have a booster coil that works like a battery type ignition. But it works only if a starter engaged. Generally this type of ignition has retarded timing to help start the engine.

[NineLine]

Thanks for the insight Dmitry :)

 

Would issues arise from starting without Magnetos switched on though?

Edited August 6, 2014 by NineLine

[SuperSix2]

The engine wouldn't start if mags weren't on. However, once the engine is started and you turned off the mags the engine should shut down since there is no longer a spark being made. The mags provide the spark. My experience though IRL ranges from single and multi-engine piston aircraft.

Edited August 6, 2014 by SuperSix2