On Thu, Nov 03, 2005 at 08:03:41AM -0000, Vivian Meazza wrote:
> > P.S.: I can't get the Spitfire to start _at all_ unless I hit the magneto
> > switches as soon as FG loads, and the propeller is still windmilling. I'll
> > try
> > again when the FG CVS has finished.
> >
>
> The start procedure is complex, and detailed in the pilot's notes.
> Summarised as follows:
>
> Magnetos ({}) - on, Priming pump (I) - 5 strokes, Throttle - 1/3 open, Press
> and hold starter. If this fails, index the Coffman starter cartridge (S),
> repeat.
Yes, yes, pilot's notes read (with difficulty, considering the poor quality of
the paper that they were scanned from), many variations on the above tried.
The problem is simply that the propeller will turn through about a third of a
revolution and then stop, completely inadequate to start. Flightgear 0.9.8. I
have also noticed that with the Seafire it is necessary to leave the magnetos
off until the propeller gets up to speed, or the electric starter will never
have enough grunt to make the required revs.
I now have problems compiling FlightGear CVS, but that's another email.
Ciao,
J
P.S.: Firefox has just given a message that "google.com.au could not be
found." Well, clearly you weren't looking hard enough then!
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