Doug
Well Known Member
Folks,
I am considering converting my O-320 to an IO-320 with the Precision system and had a thought about hand starting - perhaps it is not possible to swing the prop for a start like one can with a carby.
I expect the most likely reason to swing the prop is a flat battery - in which case priming would not be possible so my gut feeling is that it would be next to impossible to make an engine start under these circumstances.
What is the general view?
We have many very isolated airfields in this country and being stranded can be a major risk.
Doug Gray
I am considering converting my O-320 to an IO-320 with the Precision system and had a thought about hand starting - perhaps it is not possible to swing the prop for a start like one can with a carby.
I expect the most likely reason to swing the prop is a flat battery - in which case priming would not be possible so my gut feeling is that it would be next to impossible to make an engine start under these circumstances.
What is the general view?
We have many very isolated airfields in this country and being stranded can be a major risk.
Doug Gray