Johnny luvs Biplanes
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I want my projct to have a handprop system and no magneto.
Therefore it needs a source to charge a battery to run the distributor for sparks!
The options for this are:
1. Do nothing but charge the battery using shop power when hangered.
2. Fit an engine driven alternator setup, either motorcycle type or car type.
3. Make and fit a wind generator system (it's a period aeroplane)
4. Fit a solar charger into the top face of somewhere that sees sun.
I didn't really fancy a car type alternator or no charging system at all, a discreet motorcycle type is a possibilty but needs some work to mount onto the crank.
I do quite like the idea of solar power but this has drawbacks in panel size and charging output.
Finally the good old wind generator, this could well fit the bill but it's not my favourite (solar power is).
So the question for you all: what are the benefits/drawbacks of the wind generator and solar power and does anyone have some designs for either?
Cheers, John
I want my projct to have a handprop system and no magneto.
Therefore it needs a source to charge a battery to run the distributor for sparks!
The options for this are:
1. Do nothing but charge the battery using shop power when hangered.
2. Fit an engine driven alternator setup, either motorcycle type or car type.
3. Make and fit a wind generator system (it's a period aeroplane)
4. Fit a solar charger into the top face of somewhere that sees sun.
I didn't really fancy a car type alternator or no charging system at all, a discreet motorcycle type is a possibilty but needs some work to mount onto the crank.
I do quite like the idea of solar power but this has drawbacks in panel size and charging output.
Finally the good old wind generator, this could well fit the bill but it's not my favourite (solar power is).
So the question for you all: what are the benefits/drawbacks of the wind generator and solar power and does anyone have some designs for either?
Cheers, John