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Old 10-24-2016, 02:02 PM   #20841
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Originally Posted by p1l0t View Post
Yeah even single-engines are pretty redundant, two fuel tanks, two pumps, two mags (like you said), two intakes, often even with a jug blown out the other 3 cylinders will still fire (but not always).
And for the rest of the reading audience, we still use magnetos on aircraft engines because they are simple and reliable. Consider that shitty old lawnmower you completely neglect. Still fires up every spring, right? Magneto.

Turbine engines FTW. No batteries required.
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