Technique question - Split Master switches

[SoCal RV Flyer]

In my opinion it is against the law to dump leaded fuel on the ground with substantial penalties for each occurrence.

I dump it out my exhaust, during the entire flight! Gallons and gallons of it! I like to think of it as Chemtrail Lite.

Not proud of using leaded fuel, but at least the lead concentration is far lower than the Ethyl our fathers used to fuel our cars with.

 

[455 Bravo Uniform]

Alternator off until the engine is stabilized, also off before shutdown

I learned the "off before shutdown" (as in before mixture off) last week from my transition instructor. Something about potential for voltage spike on shutdown.

 

[coloradobluesky]

It won't do anything........ trust me....

Oh, you tried it?

 

[Clip4]

Do you disconnect the alternator when you start your car?

We can play this game all day and you will always come out on the losing end.

Can I disconnect my alternator when starting my car? With the prop

Do you disconnect the alternator when you start your car?

We can play this game all day and you will always come out on the losing end.

Actually I don't have to. The car's computer already has it turned of for starting as well as any time the engine is under a heavy load.

 

[Clark1961]

Can I disconnect my alternator when starting my car? With the prop

How often do you start your car with a prop? As I said, you will always lose.

 

[Clip4]

How often do you start your car with a prop? As I said, you will always lose.

If I started my car or plane with the prop, do I need a master switch?

 

[Ravioli]

Just do it the same way every time.

You can do the split start and be fine. You can have it on and be fine. What you can't do is alternate (intentionally or otherwise).

I'm sure I'll be asked "Why can't I alternate?" and the answer is that if you're not consistent you'll **** it up.

Same with the avionics master myth, and shock cooling, and spraying water on your engine to make it easier to start.

Establish YOUR procedure, consistent with YOUR POH (if one exists) and follow it consistently.

 

[Clark1961]

If I started my car or plane with the prop, do I need a master switch?

You need a brain. Obviously you don't have one.

 

[Sundancer]

In my opinion it is against the law to dump leaded fuel on the ground with substantial penalties for each occurrence.

Here's your mirror. . .

 

[paflyer]

You need a brain. Obviously you don't have one.

 

[gkainz]

split on start on our Dakota and Bonanza ... I haven't flown the new Saratoga yet, so haven't seen that checklist/POH.