I like PM generators for that reason. They can't runaway.
Now, they are generally limited to around 30 amps, but with LED lighting, there aren't many airplanes that would push that limit.
On Thursday, August 2, 2018 8:44 PM, "Andrew Martin andrew@martinag.com.au" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
If you want to be able to control the output of your alternator
Otherwise as Tracy says, and accept the small risk that you may end up with a runaway alternator & unable to shut it down.
Andrew
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Andrew Martin
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