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I was looking hard at the Electro Air. They have had a slightly smoother roll out and have been out longer but after reading enough I’m convinced that the SureFly is the more sophisticated system now the the advanced timing is allowed. That is just my opinion and I think both systems are a huge improvement. I have been reading a lot and basically the higher voltage claim of EA over SF has no merit since they both use the same spark plugs and can jump the same gap distance. There is a good thread about the timing between the 2 Systems and it shows how the advance tends to be more aggressive where you want it to be and more conservative where you want it to be with the SF. At minimum I believe they are equal in performance. The EA is heavier, bulkier, a much more complex installation and more expensive. For me even if it’s performance is Slightly better its not worth it. I will report my results so you can make your decision. FYI the Lycoming E-mag is just a private labeled SF with its own power source. I’m sure they put their own power source to prevent the Installation issues with the power source that I’m asking about.

That’s what I was thinking would be nice also but it has to be on the hot side of the master relay, so you basically have to pick a battery. From my searches this is where people have run into abnormal behavior with their SureFly’s. I don’t know the proper term but basically any little disruption with the power(spike, drop, surge) causes the Surefly to misfire or reset. This apparently happens mostly on the 24V applications.

That is what I believe to be the best method of the 2 option in the installation manual.

Looking forward to hear how your trip goes! Do you know how they wired your power? Direct to battery or master relay?

I have done the search and read what’s available but I can only interpolate some of the information to my plane and installation. I’m planning on replacing my left mag with a SureFly electronic ignition. The left mag is the more difficult to replace and my right mag runs the smoothest of the 2 so that made the decision easy. Having 3 mag failures in various planes and a recent defective mag that caused all kinds of expensive trouble shooting and unnecessary parts replacement for my engine monitor, I’m hoping this is a good solution and not just going to create new problems. I’m also looking forward to the potential high altitude performance gains with the variable timing(mixed reviews on this), smoother LOP operation(positive reviews), no 500 hr inspection and the 2 lbs weight savings. One concern is that people with 24V systems have been having more problems with the surefly. Most seem to be related to other airframes installations and not running the power directly to the battery. With the Mooney that means a long wire run through the cabin. I was wondering if anyone is currently running the surefly on a long body(24v)has had any problems with the unit and it’s power source? From what I understand the system reset itself if there is a slight disruption in the power supply and this seems to be less of a problem with the 12V applications. The mixed reviews with the variable timing seems to be related to the Improper installation of the power source on both the 12 and 24V systems and improper setting of the initial timing with the hardware. Another concern Is the RPM pickup with the EI MVP-50. It looks like it reads RPM with 2 channels, 1 channel going to each mag connecting to the P-lead with an isolator and picking up the pulses. With the surefly the EI installation manual says it doesn’t need the isolator since the output is not such a high voltage that will damage the MVP, I just wanted to see if anyone has experience with this and if the hook up was as simple as removing the isolator? I will call both companies on Monday to verify this but wanted to start my install this weekend. Thank you

Don’t need as much back pressure on the take off ground roll and more nose down trim after lift off.

I’m sure it is more than a 12lbs savings. I ordered a carbon cowl for my little KitFox and for that plane they claim 12 lbs savngs over the fiberglass cowl. It is a much smaller cowl.

I just departed from Driggs Monday. You getting to the area at a great time! The crowds dropped dramatically this past weekend.

At 16,000’ Heading west you were most likely dealing with mountain wave causing the cyclical air speed and CHT fluctuations.

After living in Las Vegas, Tempe for a summer and currently having an office in the Imperial valley I always felt like past 107 is all the same. F’n Hot! A little over a week ago we got some humidity mixed in with the 115 degree heat and that was crazy. Still managed to keep my CHT’s under 400 climbing out with my A/c on:)

Throw in a buggy board all you will be good:)

Good chance I can make it. I have it penciled in on the calendar.

Every annual I have had they automatically change oil. A few I only had a few hours on the oil. After that I always assumed they would and specified when not to.

Rotax vs 0-200 both 100hp Significantly better power to weight ratio, -50 lbs Water cooled head with air cooled cylinder Electronic ignition and all the benefits that goes with that Cheaper to purchase Less oil consumption More fuel options Thousands of hours logged in UAV’s and manned aircraft

Grab some Mexican food and go over to the Lucchese factory and buy some boots!

If you don’t mind flying in the evening. Take off at sun down from El Paso and keep I-40 west in gliding distance. Very pleasant flight!

My J had oil leaking from one of the through bolts. I ended up replacing it with a .001” oversized one that took care of the problem.

I could be convinced to fly out if the dates work. Mooney summit Angel Fire?

I agree!

I have been using one of these for several years now and love it but they are spendy! http://acairtechnology.com

Seems like you could buy some of these panel and have it cut out. https://hillsidecomposites.com/products/standard-cf-plate?variant=31998689673298

Yes

I fly out to my office which is in the desert and there are some stinking hot days from time to time. A couple of days ago it was 118 degrees. I have used both the cover and the reflective window covering, I prefer the plane cover. With the cover on I leave the baggage door popped and the little pilot window open. When I use a cover it feels like I have less heat radiating through the ceiling and less heat soaking of the plane. One nice thing with the reflective window covering is you can leave a few of them in place to keep the sun from beating on you until you get the plane started. These days I park under a shade hangar and the plane has A/C so life is good.

A long screw driver in the right angle you should be able to get it. Part #8 on the diagram.

One of the most common and deceptive leak on the IO-360 is from the oil return line under the cylinders. It goes from below the rocker cover to the case and has a short segment of rubber hose held by 2 hose clamps. Try tightening the clamps and clean thoroughly. Oil from those Gets blow straight back since suspended in the air. Worth a shot!