For RAF_Louvert

[+Olham]

This should be a heart-warming sight for you, Lou - maybe you missed it last time.

The blipswitch in action...

 

[+RAF_Louvert]

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Thanks Olham, I had not seen that particular film before, though I have seen others demonstrating the blip switch operation to control speed. It always amazes me that the Great War pilots who flew these kites with the blip switch system were not only capable of controlling their speed with it but were actually very adept at it. Proves you can get use to nearly anything.

 

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[MikeDixonUK]

All through that video I was thinking 'Break you damn fool!'

 

[+Olham]

"Mmuahahahahaaaaaaaa!!!!!"

[Hauksbee]

I recall reading somewhere that the Blip Switch had a dark side. When the switch was in the 'off' position, the engine continues to rotate and fuel/castor oil mix (now unburned) is ejected onto the inside of the cowling. When the switch is turned back on, the magneto spark, or backfire, could blow the cowl off, or set the plane on fire. Is this true?

[Wayfarer]

I recall reading somewhere that the Blip Switch had a dark side. When the switch was in the 'off' position, the engine continues to rotate and fuel/castor oil mix (now unburned) is ejected onto the inside of the cowling. When the switch is turned back on, the magneto spark, or backfire, could blow the cowl off, or set the plane on fire. Is this true?

 

Hauksbee, I have certainly seen the possibility of starting a fire mentioned several times in explanations of using the blip switch.