By: TempestV - 9th August 2006 at 07:28
Ground flight switch….also on the Hornet/Sea Hornet……
By: Beaufighter VI - 8th August 2006 at 21:22
Also used on trolley accs. circa 1950-60’s.
By: Malcolm Payne - 8th August 2006 at 21:11
ID Switch
Yes, it was used on many aircraft that used a Ground Power Unit, commonly known as a Trolley-acc. To ease the strain on the aircraft batteries the switch was put to the Ground position and power from the GPU was used for starting or any other purpose where electrical power might be required on the ground. When the engine was running the switch was put to the Flight position.
By: Dave T - 8th August 2006 at 19:42
….ta very much !!!
By: Mark12 - 8th August 2006 at 19:06
It is called the ‘Ground/Flight Switch’.
Among other aircraft I am sure, it was used on the late mark Spitfires and Seafires.
Mark
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