Posted by LenNH on January 02, 2009 at 18:42:36 from (71.235.191.159):
In Reply to: New to magnetos posted by TO on December 24, 2008 at 16:49:53:
Just a note: Leaving the switch "on" doesn"t hurt the mag. It doesn"t really do anything except allow the mag to circulate the current it creates. When the mag switch is "off," it just sends current to ground. Here's one to think about: Recently, a local pilot was on approach to an airport when his engine quite dead. He knew he couldn't make the field and would run into a mountainside if he continued. He opted to land on an interstate that ran near the airport. Like just about all airplane engines, his had dual mags. His mag switch shorted out BOTH MAGS! His fifty years of flying really came in handy. He landed perfectly, somehow missing the cars on the road. The plane was towed back to the airport for repairs. Apparently nothing he could do in the air. Every pilot thinks about moments like that one. Us tractor guys just leave the old beast in the field and write the forum for advice!
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