A Newbie, Aircraft Electronic Ignition

[sc_acro2]

Hi Stephen,
Yes, If the trigger source is a via magnetic crankshaft trigger, etc, both mags would revert back and function as normal, no power required. They would be ungrounded through the G3i module.
Have a great 4th,
Thomas S.
www.g3ignition.com

[RV6_flyer]

Looks similar to the function of the LASAR system without MAP and the spark advance. Why not add a spark advance like all the other EI systems and take on LASAR at a quarter the price?

[Geico266]

Not sure how "new" this idea is. I have a MSD ignition system triggered by a modified Bendix mag like your system on my 0-235 RV-3. It uses an auto type coil to build power. It was added on in 1996. The builder was marketing and selling them as a kit. It does work good as far as I can tell.

[sc_acro2]

Sounds interesting Larry, and I’m not surprised. I would like to here more about that type of ignition set up though. And since you have one let’s here the skinny…. I did do a divorced coil, modified mag set up a few years back, worked well…marketable, very ??? There are many ways to skin a cat and MSD has been around for over 25 years with all kinds of stranger applications. Refining it down to Simplicity, Reliability, and with easy installation interface is what G3ignition is all about.

Glad to here your set-up works well also.

Thomas S.
www.g3ignition.com

[sc_acro2]

Hi Gary,
I have worked with a total programmable ECU's for ignition curve mapping, It's really cool to run the system from a laptop and watch the ignition curve in the lab and change the advance and retard curves with different files. That’s what neat about the G3i module; you can use just about any type of aftermarket Ignition amplifier/ ECU to run the system. The MSD ignition just seems to be the most users friendly without going technically overboard for most. I like your thinking though; I got some pretty trick fuel and ignition set-ups.

Thanks,
Thomas S.
www.g3ignition.com

[Righttime]

Originally Posted by sc_acro2

interface ignition set-up for Slick and Bendix Aircraft Mags.

Sincerely,

Thomas S.
Power Play

www.g3ignition.com

Hey Thomas, on your website there's a cap filter for sale, Do I need it with the Install?

[sc_acro2]

Hi Righttime,

The cap noise filter is optional, if there is noise generated from the alternator or from the ignition and you don’t have a noise filter, I recommend this one. Easy to install and works great.

Thanks,
Thomas S.
www.g3ignition.com

[ajay]

Thomas,

Have you seen the recent SB on Slick mags that seems to be causing failures. Apparently its a problem with the newer products. Does your system offer any help with this problem?

cheers,

ajay

[elippse]

Originally Posted by Righttime

Hey Thomas, on your website there's a cap filter for sale, Do I need it with the Install?

On the old LSE systems that used the MSD box, it was necessary to put a very large electrolytic capacitor on the input voltage because the MSD drew very large current spikes that caused interference.

[sc_acro2]

Hi Ajay,

I’ll see Joe L. from Unison in KOSH and see what this latest “SB” skinny is about, in-depth. Also this might good idea to include these repair items in my kit if you’re running Slick mags. If you need them you have them.
I haven’t seen an actual service bulletin number on Slick magneto problem. Are you inquiring about the carbon brush failure and contact set cam wear? These two problem issues stand-alone and a physical inspection is best. #1. A soft cam paddle is an easy replacement if you suspect you have a bad one. Ck you mag timing and see if it has change from the original timing set up (the advance will start to diminish as point gap becomes smaller). #2. Carbon brush failure. A physical inspection is the best on this one also. Most important is that the secondary coil tang is parallel with the case half, and the bush is not cocked in its guide and floats freely.
Thanks Ajay!
Keep me posted,

Thomas S.
www.g3ignition.com