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Old 05-22-2007, 09:45 AM
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Exclamation How a Magneto Works

I found this link in another discusion group.

It's a great animation, exploded view and detailed description of how an aircraft Magneto and Impulse coupler works.... courtesy of the University of North Dakota. One of the best examples I've ever seen for computer training use.

http://www.undaerospace.com/cbt_file...l%20Engine.swf

The top menu is not 100% active at this time, but the right hand selection does change between "Operation" and "Components".

Check it out!

gil in Tucson

I don't think it's been posted here before... I did do a Search...
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Old 05-22-2007, 10:14 AM
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Ugh, now I definitely want electronic ignition
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Old 05-22-2007, 11:23 AM
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What an amazing use of computer animation.

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Old 05-22-2007, 11:54 AM
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Wow! You never fully understand something until you take it apart, but this was almost as good. Thanks for posting this.
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Old 05-22-2007, 12:00 PM
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Default Everything you wanted to know about a magneto but were afraid to ask

This is great!!! Thanks!
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