eightyknots Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 If you are crashing in rough timber or rocks you should cut power to everything before impact. Turn fuel off too Once again, a common sense contribution from Nev. But, in the heat of the moment how many pilots to this? 1
Blueadventures Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 I think the ideal would be two master switches, as follows:1. an isolation switch for the battery, that is, everything will be turned off; and, 2. an isolation switch for the starter circuit, that is, the solenoid only will be turned off. In that way pilots have the most control over any potential difficulties that may arise. (with No 2, it is absolutely vital that a light on the dash indicates when the solenoid is energised) Hi 80kts I'm planning to fit a battery isolator to the starter circuit with it in the panel. Also the other master switch is on the left side of the panel. Should keep the battery cable short as battery is below the panel on the Nynja's. Cheers Mike 1
Blueadventures Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Hi 80ktsI'm planning to fit a battery isolator to the starter circuit with it in the panel. Also the other master switch is on the left side of the panel. Should keep the battery cable short as battery is below the panel on the Nynja's. Cheers Mike For information I fitted the above battery isolation switch 'Nava' brand and it is s*1t. Key in 'off' position open circuit; key turned to 'on' position still open. While turning from 'off' to 'on' and back again it closes circuit. Pulled it out today and taking back Monday. Should I change brand to Hella or another dearer better quality product? I read on google about some similar failures with 'Nava' items. Not happy; lucky not to have fail when needing to do a quick restart, say during final. Regards Mike 1
pmccarthy Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 It was lovely to re-read a couple of Dafydd's posts-he is sorely missed here. 1 3
Kyle Communications Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 I got mine from Jaycar I think...has been working flawlessly for more than 3 years now
Kyle Communications Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 This is when I first built the Sav...it has been re sited after I fitted the twin sticks but it is still the same one
jakej Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Ah, that is better - I was thinking of a different panel switch operated one same as used in GA & most aircraft
SDQDI Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 I use the same style as The one that Kyle uses. I always take the key right out when I want it off, which takes any guesswork out of it as to whether it is still on or not:thumb up:. Incidentally the only time it gave me trouble was when I left it on and it flattened my battery, but I guess that was more operator error:whistling:
Blueadventures Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 For information I fitted the above battery isolation switch 'Nava' brand and it is s*1t. Key in 'off' position open circuit; key turned to 'on' position still open. While turning from 'off' to 'on' and back again it closes circuit. Pulled it out today and taking back Monday. Should I change brand to Hella or another dearer better quality product? I read on google about some similar failures with 'Nava' items. Not happy; lucky not to have fail when needing to do a quick restart, say during final.Regards Mike This is the one I have removed. Its a 'Narva' ; pardon my incorrect spelling. Regards Mike
Old Koreelah Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 This is the one I have removed. Its a 'Narva' ; pardon my incorrect spelling.Regards Mike Looks like the one I fitted to my Guzzi after the battery had mysteriously gone flat a couple of times. I installed a long connecting rod to turn the red key and found that even in the "off" position it carried a current because there was slight pressure holding the key in. As SD says, you need to remove the key to be sure.
eightyknots Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 This is when I first built the Sav...it has been re sited after I fitted the twin sticks but it is[ATTACH=full]38725[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]38726[/ATTACH] still the same one They use these kinds of isolation switches in boats a fair bit as well.
fred cenko Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I use the same style as The one that Kyle uses. I always take the key right out when I want it off, which takes any guesswork out of it as to whether it is still on or not:thumb up:. Incidentally the only time it gave me trouble was when I left it on and it flattened my battery, but I guess that was more operator error:whistling: I use a strobe control box that sounds a beeping sound and a red flashing light,the sound is turned off when you turn the isolator switch off to remind you in case you forget to take out your key.You just connect it to you reg/rectifier.Hope that helps. 1 1
eightyknots Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I use a strobe control box that sounds a beeping sound and a red flashing light,the sound is turned off when you turn the isolator switch off to remind you in case you forget to take out your key.You just connect itto you reg/rectifier.Hope that helps. How is this wired up so that it doesn't beep/flash the rest of the time?
SDQDI Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 How is this wired up so that it doesn't beep/flash the rest of the time? I'm no good with auto electrics but I dare say it would be similar to your alternator light. While the engine is running alls good but once it is stopped and key power is still there the light comes on.
fred cenko Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 How is this wired up so that it doesn't beep/flash the rest of the time? It beeps throughout the flight,I cant hear mine as the engine noise is greater than the beeping as I fly a powered parachute.For an enclosed cockpit aircraft I would mount the control box in the engine compartment where you wont hear it during the flight.
Blueadventures Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 This is the one I have removed. Its a 'Narva' ; pardon my incorrect spelling.Regards Mike Returned that one (refunded) and got one same as Kyle Comms has (Thanks Mark for the info and also Jake J for his indepth info); all good now. Cheers Mike
Kyle Communications Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Glad to be of help....keep getting those fly off hours in
Blueadventures Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Glad to be of help....keep getting those fly off hours in At 5.9 now, fueled and ready for early tomorrow. Then I'll corsen the prop pitch. All good otherwise and totally happy with her. Regards Mike
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