I have questions regarding increased risk of kickback with lightweight engine components during electrical and hand prop. I'm looking at O-360/370 experimental engines (8 to 8.5:1 compression) fit with the sky dynamics flywheel, whirlwind ground adjustable propeller and either the Skytec NL or XLT starter.
The Skytec NL starter is 9.3 pounds and has a field replaceable shear pin where as the xlt is 6.5 pounds without kickback protection. What starters are others installing and why. The weight difference between the two is large but is the risk of damaging motor a possibility without the kickback protection?
Ive also heard of the kickback during hand prop being quicker and self injury occurring on upon kickback with the lighter weight components.
The Skytec NL starter is 9.3 pounds and has a field replaceable shear pin where as the xlt is 6.5 pounds without kickback protection. What starters are others installing and why. The weight difference between the two is large but is the risk of damaging motor a possibility without the kickback protection?
Ive also heard of the kickback during hand prop being quicker and self injury occurring on upon kickback with the lighter weight components.