It depends on how often you leave the master switch on or have trouble
getting the engine to start. In the first 115 hours in my plane, I have
not needed one. I went the simple route. I got a small trickle charger and
connected the provided cord, with plug, to the battery. I run the cord
through the rear shoulder harness cable slot (I have inertial reels and do
not use the cables). Whenever I have the master switch on for an extended
period of time, I plug in the charger.
Simple, yet effective. When I go on long trips, I bring the charger with me
just in case. Could not jump the airplane, but could recharge the battery.
Rene
801-721-6080
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Gonzalez
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 3:12 PM
To: RV 10 group
Subject: Jumper plug and recepticle.
Some good advice would be appreciated.
A few weeks ago I saw a post about Aircraft Spruce's jumper plug. I placed
an order for several items and bought this too. I am quite surprised by the
quality of this unit as it looks like a unit one would find on the
underbelly of a commercial airliner. My problem with it is that it weighs 1
pound seven ounces and that does not include the cable which needs to be
attached to the plug.
This is quite an large heavy item.
Being a sailplane pilot I have not had the issue of going to my plane and
finding a dead battery. I don't need a jumpstart to fly, I need a towplane
and a good thermal day.
People who fly powerplanes, how often does a plane need a jumpstart or a
serious battery recharge?
I am seriously thinking of returning this item.
Thanks,
JOhn
