Cold starts, hot starts and over-enthusiastic priming are just some of the scenarios that can lead to an airplane sitting on the ground because the engine refuses to fire.
The best way to ensure a quick engine start is to boost the energy to the spark plugs because with enough spark, the fuel and air mixture will certainly burn. Champion Aerospace’s SlickStart magneto booster promises to do just that. Here’s how it works, plus an overview of aircraft piston engine ignition theory.