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Old 12-11-2006 | 10:25 AM
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Default RE: Evolution takes pride in ignitions that fire immediately on power-up??

I doubt that the new Evolution ignition is an MSD type (Multiple Spark Discharge ) if it is -then these guys are waaaaaaay ahead of the pack.
Anyway - Plug n Play approach to flying is fast becoming the norm .
The old learned approach to small engines and then larger ones never happens and the results are often bad.

The prop arc is forbidden territory at any time . My own starting technique is just like cranking a model T (what is a model T?)
You never wrap fingers around the prop you push the blade down and a your hand comes forward a backfire causing a prop reversal can't hit you.
(On a Model T you pulled up with fingers only- never the thumb over the crank unless you fancy broken wrists).
Having had my share of sliced fingers from all sorts of engine encounters - over the years - The thing I finally learned was to avoid the prop -wear a glove if a tall possible and when in doubt - don't.