pavane88 1 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hi. I have a question. Igniting state is called 'lightoff' What is the meaning and etymology of 'lightoff'? It is an engineering sense to describe ignition as 'lightoff' rather than 'light' Waiting for your answer!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GVS 20 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 11 hours ago, pavane88 said: Hi. I have a question. Igniting state is called 'lightoff' What is the meaning and etymology of 'lightoff'? It is an engineering sense to describe ignition as 'lightoff' rather than 'light' Waiting for your answer!! What is the meaning of etymology? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjvr99 35 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 https://www.wordsmyth.net/?rid=58422 That abouts as good an explanation as any, but yes, the point at which fuel/air mix is ignited and sustained combustion occurs indicated by a rapid rise in TIT, fuel flow, rpm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tusker 10 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 fire in the box! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miamiair 10 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 When the bang starts in suck, squeeze, bang and blow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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