How would you do a voltage doubler circuit? I like the starter motor driving an alternator, but that seems like it is going to be big and heavy- not just something you can throw in the back of the plane.
The new planes have alternators, I fly a 1966, and that is by no means the oldest on the...
My idea was to do something like charge up some big capicitors and flip a switch where it puts them into series and disconnect them from the car. I have no idea how long it will take to discharge, it could take a good 30 seconds of cranking to start the engine. It is not unreasonable to wait a...
I have a device that essentially 'jump' starts planes when the battery dies. At many remote airports there are no AC outlets, but there is always a car to leave the airport. If the battery dies (which happens occasionally after a long landing that the alternator could not keep up because you...
I need to power a 24 volt motor with a 12 volt car battery. How can I step the voltage up to 24 volts and allow for a possible spike of 250 amps at 24 volts? I found a 5000 watt DC voltage regulator that would work, but it is $7000! I don't need a very precise regulated voltage, if it...
