Posted for "Gerard O Connell" <goconnell@dodo.com.au>:

 Paul,
 
 You mention that DC is required for the electronic ignition.
 
 If an alternator circuit breaker popped or was left popped by a mechanic and
you failed to notice does this mean your engine will quit when you lose
battery DC?
 
 This has happened to me (I'm still on magnetos) and I failed to notice until
the radios quit beacuse the ammeter (centre zero) didn't give much indication
of a discharge.
 
 --
 Gerard O Connell
 Melbourne, Australia
 VH-LPD (LNC2)
 
 

"""
 I do have dual batteries and alternators, without which I would not go dual
 electronic ignition. The big drawback compared to a magneto is the need for
 DC power to run them. I have split the systems between the two buses.
"""