"How does one boost start an Ercoupe?" My answer: You don't. The Ercoupe was build at times where starting an aircraft involved moving a propeller with your bare hands. The later models added teh electrical starter for your convinience. If that starter fails, you still can hand prop the plane. I did that a few times when I had a weak battery. Works, but needs proper planning. Other than that I used a long Jumper Cable and hooked that up to the battery- charging it with my car. Admitted , replacing the battery lid can be cumbersome at times. One can even boost start the engine that way, but you would have to leave the airacraft engine at idle while trying to remove jumper cables and car and what have it. Hartmut
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 21 May 2008 09:46:02 -0400Subject: [ercoupe-tech] re: Boost starting In every plane I've ever owned there was a receptacle plug for boost starting.How does one boost start an Ercoupe. Any takers on this question.Prof. Ed**************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.(http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_family_safety_052008
