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Thanks Tom!
This is useful info for us Aerosance-orphans, I'll pass it through.:)
All the best, |
FADEC system
I would like to give some information regarding FADEC systems and how well they work. I have installed the Eagle EMS system by precision airmotive on my RV8 and have about 150 hours on it so far. Initially, as with anything, I had to work at getting it configured perfectly but this didn't take long. I have to say that the folks at Precision Airmotive were very interested in making sure that I was happy with the system and would work with me at anytime. The benefits that I have seen so far would make me want to put this system on any airplane that I would buy in the future. I get better fuel economy and most definitely better starting in both cold and hot environments, and yes, I have been to Arizona. I am so comfortable now stopping anywhere during the heat of the day and doing a hot restart within 20 minutes in only 2 prop turns. I never have to play with any controls to do it. It was rather expensive compared to conventional systems but the satisfaction of never having to adjust fuel mixture again is wonderful. It comes with a lean knob since the system is set at the factory to best power (12.5 to 1) and allows you to lean it past peak if you want. I never go beyond best economy (14.7 to 1) though. The nice thing is that it always stays at that mixture no matter what the altitude or power setting. If you have any specific questions about the system I would be happy to give you my findings about them. Let me know.
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