How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

OK the instruction said connecting the black lead from magneto to engine body/ground, it will kill engine. I assume that in this circuit there are no current generated hence no spark from plug for combustion hence engine cut.

So if I were to set a manual switch, why kind of switch should use? Any switches will do like the RX pack switch that come with radio? or any particular rating that I must observe?

And if i have setup for a manual switch, can I also set up an additional servo assisted toggle switch for this? ie the black lead is going into a y adaptor: 1 for the manual switch and 1 for the servo assisted switch. Is this correct or is there other way?

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

A switch in the black wire lead simply shorts out the coil to ground stopping the engine. Get a hefty slide switch from Radio Shack for manually stopping the engine. You can stop it from the radio by removing the throttle stop on the Carb, and reducing the throttle below idle. The butterfly will close completely, and she stops !

> Jim

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

The black wire shorts the primary side of the coil to a known ground. A parallel connection will not kill the engine if only one switch is closed. You must use a series circuit. I use a sturdy SPST (single pole-single throw) toggle switch from Radio Shack. Simply run the black wire to one terminal and the other terminal to the engine block. You can use a micro switch activated by a servo for the electronic-operated killer.

Dr.1

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

Zenoah has a good kill switch that your local hobby shop should carry. Or, one from Radio Shack would work. I've used both on my G26.

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

It seems to me that if the two switches are wired in parallel, then either switch would short the black wire to ground. Where as, if they were wired in series, then both switches would have to be activated to short the black wire to ground.

Jim

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

On a parallel kill switch, any one of an infinite number of switches will close the circuit and kill the engine.

On a series kill switch, all switches must be closed to establish a circuit and kill the engine.

Advice, ALWAYS use a parallel system unless circuit must be OPENED to kill.

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

Ah...you are absolutely right. Of course, if the switch is closed to complete the grounding circuit, then a parallel circuit is the one you'd want to use. Thanks for the correction for my brain fart.

Dr.1

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

Yeap! Thats what I wanted ie parallel switching. Either switch will kill the engine.

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

Turn it off with the throttle. No EXTRA SWITCHES AND SERVOS NEEDED . It's simple; just like turning off a glow engine.

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

If you fly in IMAA sanctioned events, an electronic switch is required. Even if you don't, it's still a good idea.

Dr.1

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

I want the radio switch as a back up when servo throttle fail, I can always cut the engine with this switch. Knowing darn well the gasser tend to fly longer with each tank plus safety reason...

RE: How do I set up kill switch on G26? Simultaneous Servo and switch??
 

There's the safety factor, too. Glow engines can't start unless the glow lighter is attached. Gas engines can start any time the coil is hot. All it has to do is fire once to do damage. Picture a kid walking up and flipping a 22" prop - the gas engine pops - the kid goes to the hospital with bruised and/or cut fingers. Hopefully that's all he has.

Yea, maybe it's farfetched, but I don't take that chance. All my gassers have had electric grounding switches.

Dr.1