will someone dare try it then over a big airport and tell us the speed very useful info potentially p ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Kruyssen" <k...@bigpond.com> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 1:06 PM Subject: Re: KR> Windmilling
> It should be possible on a VW to windmill start. > > I have windmill started a Rotax 912S (100hp) with a reduction box. The dive was to nearly 100kts to get it to turn over and the drag was enormous while windmilling (forgot to turn the ignitions on). All went well once the ignitions were on :-) > > regards > Barry Kruyssen > Cairns, Australia > RAA 19-3873 > > k...@bigpond.com > http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/kr2.htm > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Serge VIDAL > > > This raises an interesting question: > > Is it possible to restart a VW engine by diving (I mean, make a steep dive > in order to increase airflow and possibly force the prop to windmill), or > is it a lost case? > > I wonder, because my VW 2.4 liter does not have a starter motor, and that > would be the only way to restart... if it works. > > My gut feel would be that it wouldn't work. > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.8/22 - Release Date: 17/06/2005 > > -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 20396 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.8/22 - Release Date: 17/06/2005
