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| Subject: | Re: (now) P-Mags |
Good Morning:
For what it's worth: I fly with dual E-Mag Electronic Ignition units on my
Mattituck TMX IO-360 equipped RV-7A. I have 222 hours on the engine since
new and have never flown with anything other than the E-Mags; so I have no
basis for comparison with any other system. I have never had even the hint
of a problem and have no complaints. They're also easy to time. I do a lot
of x/c flying and find that, leaned to 50 degrees lean of peak, fuel burn at
2300 rpm is about 7.5 gph.
Before first flight on my a/c back in Aug 09 there was a recall of the units
due to a mechanical issue - I don't recall specifics but it had something to
do with a faulty set screw arrangement. E-Mag modified/ fixed the units at
no cost and I'm not aware of any issues with the modified units.
I fly with aviation spark plugs and think I'd be a little nervous flying
with auto plugs. Are automotive plugs able to tolerate the increased
ignition temps of P Mags / E Mags?
Dan Bergeron
RV-7A - N307TB
222 hours since first flight
on Aug 6, 2009
On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 1:35 AM, Konrad/Conny <klwerner@comcast.net> wrote:
> Dear Harry,
>
> I don't remember anymore what kind of problems they had back then, but I
> think they took care of whatever it was by now... There won't be any
> progress in life unless there are risk takers who'd go the extra mile to
> come up with something new :-)
>
> Konrad
>
>
> do not archive
>
> On Mar 9, 2011, at 7:06 PM, HCRV6@comcast.net wrote:
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> Konrad,
>
> I agree with you about electronics but my understanding is that most if not
> all of the P-Mag/E-Mag early teething problems were actually mechanical in
> nature. I may be wrong.
>
> Harry Crosby
> RV-6 N16CX, 805 hours
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Konrad/Conny" <klwerner@comcast.net>
> To: rv6-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 10:30:36 AM
> Subject: RV6-List: Re: (now) P-Mags
>
> Hi Harry,
>
> I think running a P-Mag or one LSE in addition to one Magneto would be a
> conservative solution. However, I would feel pretty darn safe behind DUAL
> LSE's or P-Mags, as long as they are powered individually... Electronics
> have been around for a while, and they can be made nearly fail safe.
> Magneto's are certainly not fail safe either. Use whatever lets you sleep
> at night ;-)
>
> Konrad
>
>
> On Mar 9, 2011, at 10:44 AM, HCRV6@comcast.net wrote:
>
> HI Konrad,
>
> Well, the evidence seems to be accumulating that they have. More and more
> of them are in use in RV's in my area, KLVK, and so far it looks like they
> may have worked through those early problems. I remain somewhat cautious
> but thinking about starting with one and see how it goes.
>
> Harry Crosby
> RV-6 N16CX, 805 hours
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Konrad/Conny" <klwerner@comcast.net>
> To: rv6-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 8:25:25 PM
> Subject: Re: RV6-List: Anyone here?
>
> Hi Harry,
>
> Talking about P-Mags. Have they ironed out their infancy-/ teething
> problems in the few years that I was not paying much attention to it all?
>
> Konrad
>
>
> do not archive
>
> On Mar 8, 2011, at 6:58 PM, HCRV6@comcast.net wrote:
>
> I'm still here. My RV-6 has been flying for six+ years (805 hours and
> counting) but I follow several of the lists most of the time and reply if a
> question comes up that I can help with.
>
> BTW, someone recently posted on one of the lists something about putting
> together group purchases of P-Mags. I didn't think I was interested when I
> saw it but I am rethinking it. I would appreciate it if anyone could tell
> me who it was and how to get in touch with him, Thanks.
>
> Harry Crosby
> RV-6 N16CX, 805 hours
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Konrad/Conny" <klwerner@comcast.net>
> To: rv6-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 10:41:32 AM
> Subject: RV6-List: Anyone here?
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