Why does the Surefly need continuous, uninterrupted power even when parked?
I'm running wires for my Surefly single mag install today. I understand the need for uninterrupted power during flight, this is obvious.
But Surefly is calling for constant uninterrupted power even with the engine off. Considering that I'm using an Earthx LIFO battery and the associated issues with draining these things, I'd rather not worry about a continuous draw on it when I leave the plane sitting on the ramp for days or more on a trip somewhere.
The draw is 1 milliamp, I know this is tiny, but what's the purpose?
The difference in install would be a direct connection to the battery, or to the airframe side of the master relay.
Am I reading this diagram correctly that it can't be switched?
I'm running wires for my Surefly single mag install today. I understand the need for uninterrupted power during flight, this is obvious.
But Surefly is calling for constant uninterrupted power even with the engine off. Considering that I'm using an Earthx LIFO battery and the associated issues with draining these things, I'd rather not worry about a continuous draw on it when I leave the plane sitting on the ramp for days or more on a trip somewhere.
The draw is 1 milliamp, I know this is tiny, but what's the purpose?
The difference in install would be a direct connection to the battery, or to the airframe side of the master relay.
Am I reading this diagram correctly that it can't be switched?
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