Video tip: engine detonation and pre-ignition
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What happens when the spark plugs in your engine aren’t working properly? Some pretty bad stuff. In our latest video tip, we explain what detonation and pre-ignition are all about, how they happen, and what you can do to prevent them from happening.
The video clip below is from Sporty’s 2025 Learn to Fly Course
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