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Old 11-10-2021, 06:34 AM
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DaleD
 
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Originally Posted by GlennM
Hi, have you tried setting up the pump on a spare channel (lets say Ch 6), assign Ch 6 to the throttle and set the pump (throttle) end points at what you think is 5% and 40% (something like -90% for 5% and -20% for 40%) you could also have it assigned to a switch either the ignition kill or a separate switch if you want to turn fuel off whilst engine is running.

Regards Glenn
Thanks for the suggestion.

Based on other suggestions from other UMS engine operators, I have decided to operate the pump on an on/off principle using the same switch for the ignition. I had to adjust the sub-trim in the radio to achieve the desired operation.

Regards

DaleD