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Are dual spark plugs still needed?

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How necessare is dual ignition or dual spark plugs.

  • 100% required. We all know that magnetos fail.

    Votes: 3 10.3%
  • They are a very good idea because they help the engine be more effecient.

    Votes: 10 34.5%
  • Dual ignition is required but not dual plugs. A back up ignition system is just as good.

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • Dual plugs are no longer needed with distributed COP style ignition systems.

    Votes: 8 27.6%
  • Dual plugs are still needed with COP systems unless there is no single point failure mode.

    Votes: 3 10.3%
  • Dual plugs lets me use both a magneto and an electronic ignition.

    Votes: 7 24.1%

  • Total voters
    29
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