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I've noticed that the fan doesn't necessarily stop turning when there's a total power loss. That's why I mistook the windmilling for a...

Given your background I'd bet you're more accustomed to emergency situations than most. I'd like to think I'd have the presence of mind...

That's good prep. But based on my extensive experience of one single event, I think there's about a 5% probability that you actually do...

Anyone else think of the Little Caesar's ads when they introduced pan pizzas after reading the thread title?

I think you have self-assessed accurately. You were not in an emergency. You were in a challenging situation. At the point where you...

I think it is very situational, and every situation is different. You have a finite period of time to deal with a potential emergency...

I hear that. to me, "request assistance" could include "clear everyone else out of my way for me while I figure out my problem"

Avionics master controls a relay. The relay is normally closed, so if it fails, you still have your avionics. So the switch may be a...

"Grounds" are everywhere. Hots are usually run individually. It's often more convenient to short the load to ground as a switch...

In very general terms, it depends in how they want the circuit control to fail when it does. And these circuits are usually referred to...

@GoFly , the panel is beautiful (really!) but you might want to re-think that heavy ring of keys. The load under vibration can cause...

Or convert to toggle switches.

Crew Dog is going to sell the cheapest Chineesium battery they can find. IMO optimal Stratux install is under panel, no battery...

Can you get a longer wire and put the power bank on the floor so it’s not in direct sunlight? Although probably a good idea for it to...