What is the engine ignition setting if severe turbulence is encountered?

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What is the engine ignition setting if severe turbulence is encountered?

Explanation:
In severe turbulence, the risk of flameout or unstable combustion increases because the air and fuel flow can become momentarily disturbed. You want the ignition system ready to reignite quickly if the engine momentarily flames out. Setting the ignition to Flight energizes the igniters during the airborne phase, providing immediate re-ignition capability when needed without keeping igniters on all the time or only at idle. This gives the best balance of protection against flameout in flight while avoiding unnecessary wear from continuous ignition on the ground or during every phase of operation.

In severe turbulence, the risk of flameout or unstable combustion increases because the air and fuel flow can become momentarily disturbed. You want the ignition system ready to reignite quickly if the engine momentarily flames out. Setting the ignition to Flight energizes the igniters during the airborne phase, providing immediate re-ignition capability when needed without keeping igniters on all the time or only at idle. This gives the best balance of protection against flameout in flight while avoiding unnecessary wear from continuous ignition on the ground or during every phase of operation.

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