Slick Start Booster

[Ghost-Rider]

I am getting very close to firing up my 0-200, that I am proud to say is bolted to my VariEZe.

I have decided not to install a starter for now, weight, cost, and Rutans recommendations were the basis for this decision.

I have some hand propping experience, having had a Gyrocopter years ago that was Subaru powered, and had to be hand propped.

Being a pusher, like the VariEZe, I never had a problem, or a close call for that matter.

In the future after I get tired of Hand propping, I may install a Light Weight starter, but for right now, I am anticipate going with this configuration.

I am however interested in installing a “SLICK-START” Magneto booster, and I was hoping to get some feedback from anyone that may have experience with this device.

I also would like some feedback on anyone that Hand Props their VariEZe.

Ghost

[Tom]

Hi,,

I wouldnt waste $0.10 on anything to do with a mag!! From what I recall the "slick start" system is very similar to the bendix "shower of sparks" system,, all they do is put AC voltage into the primary winding of the mag to aid in starting (sort of an electric impulse coupler)

Buy a LSE ignition and be done with it! period!

As for the starter issue,, I think think there will be a never ending debate as to having a starter or not, I guess you have to ask yourself if the conveinence is worth the added weight + complexity.

Personally I dont have a starter and have no problems flipping a blade or two on my VE (o-200) but just my thoughts..

[wjohnson]

I have hand propped from time to time over 25 years. I watched Burt years ago and saw that his method was the way to do it:
Stand to the right side of the prop and lift the blade with the left hand from a four o'clock position. Your will be off to the side and have a tendency to fall even more to the right. When the engine starts and the prop turns you will be off to the side and almost clear of any prop blast.
Wayne VariEze 725EZ