Flying on the Cheap - Instruments

Richard Lamb wrote:


I've always wanted to ask Jim if there was a simple circuit that could
monitor the EGT and notice the RATE of increase that would indicate a
pending
problem rather that an already existing one. Maybe blink a light, ring a
bell, or apply electric shock as needed?

Rich(OUCH)ard

That electric shock might be a good last warning that you are about
to land wheels up. Just short one of the magnetos to a plate under
the pilots seat until the revs increase, or the wheels come down ;-)

For those that argue that you might be purposely landing wheels up,
I'd add that it would be a good reminder to kill the engine before
attempting a belly landing ;-)

Don W.