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rparigor(at)suffolk.lib.n
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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:52 pm Post subject: Monowheel Starter switch

We have a ACS ignition switch without a starter contact.



It seems that a extra hand may be useful when starting a monowheel.



Anyone come up with placement of starter switch that does not require

using a hand?



Thx.

Ron Parigoris

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pete(at)lawless.info
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:56 am Post subject: Monowheel Starter switch

Ron



My mono starts fine with just 2 hands, one to hold the choke out and the

other to press the starter button.  What is the third hand for?  Or do

you not have a parking brake?



Pete



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rparigor(at)suffolk.lib.n
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:03 am Post subject: Monowheel Starter switch

Thx. for the reply.



No official parking brake, I was going to try the wedge approach.



Even with the parking brake applied, I figured it may be useful to have a

free hand when starting in cold, or with a finikey motor on a hot start,

to begin cranking with mags off, then turn on either 1 or 2 ignitions to

help with preventing kickbacks.



May be a non issue with 914 and HD starter, but figured now is the time to

scheme?



Thx.

Ron Parigoris



"My mono starts fine with just 2 hands, one to hold the choke out and the

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		   other to press the starter button.  What is the third hand for?  Or do

 you not have a parking brake?"

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paul.mcallister

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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:43 am Post subject: Monowheel Starter switch

Ron,



Given what I know now, I probably would install a parking brake.  Starting

the aircraft isn't the only time you need to lock your brakes.



It's not uncommon to be in a situation where you have to stop where the

ground isn't level.  For example when I taxi up for fuel at my airport it

apron isn't level and the aircraft rolls.



Paul



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n3eu(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:27 am Post subject: Monowheel Starter switch

rparigor(at)suffolk.lib.ny.us wrote:



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		   Even with the parking brake applied, I figured it may be useful

 to have a free hand when starting in cold, or with a finikey motor....


	


An awful long time ago, cars had a foot switch for the starter.  Wild

suggestion or not, how you jury-rigged this wouldn't matter, as it would

be out of sight.  Making your plane virtually theft-proof.



For 100% theft-proofing, use a reed switch.  Then install one of them

little, super-powerful neodymium magnets in your shoe.  Perhaps then an

insurance discount, like with cars today?



Reg,

Fred F.

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N914VA(at)starband.net
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:14 am Post subject: Monowheel Starter switch

Novel idea, just don't wear them on a day when you are flying commercial 

airlines.



Vaughn T.



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tony.bale(at)virgin.net
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:37 pm Post subject: Monowheel Starter switch

Ron,

        We have an XS Mono 912S with about 110 hours. We have installed

individual high quality ignition switches with a micro switch (guarded) on

the throttle quadrant housing for the starter, this allows one hand to hold

the choke open and activate the starter. This set up also allows us to

achieve oil pressure with a higher cranking speed prior to first ignition

followed by the second (both switches on check is included in the vital

actions prior to take off) on. One ignition at a time shutdown also helps

the clutch (he said hopefully). We also have a parking brake

It works well, and leaves you a spare hand just incase its needed (no idea

what for mind you) we have found the only two ways to start the engine are

either when fully hot just a touch of throttle and zero choke, or cold, zero

throttle full choke and then tickle choke shut with very gentle throttle

opening once its running, both instances preceded by 3 or 4 seconds of

electric fuel pump to prime the circuit. So far starting has been reliable,

including a few very hot and very cold starts.



Thats our thoughts anyway, hope it helps.



ATB



Tony

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william(at)wrmills.plus.c
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:45 pm Post subject: Monowheel Starter switch

Hi Tony,

I can't quite work out where the ignition switches are located, where the 

starter button is located (must be somewhere near the choke) and what the 

guarded micro switch is for.  Perhaps you could explain, because the system 

seems quite sprag clutch friendly.

Best wishes,

William

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