Starting a engine on electronic ignition.

[petercavallo]

I have a Light speed ignition and an impulse mag, I start on both every time . As a Fuel injected lyc user , hot starts are a non event with the Lightspeed (my 3rd plane with FI) starts every time

Peter RV6

Originally Posted by loopfuzz

I have heard that starting on a electronic ignition is not a good idea. On my RV-4 I've been told to always start on the mag with the electronic ignition turned off and then switch it on after engine is running. (I'm running the ElectroAir system). But in the Emag/Pmag setup they recommend starting with the electronic ignition on. Why the difference? And also it sounds like some problems with the emag/pmag may have been during startups, so why not just start the engine on a normal mag and then switch over.

My last thread on questions on electronic ignitions got stopped short. Just looking to get some questions answered.

Chris.

[Pin 21]

I have duel Lightspeeds and have been told to crank for at least a couple of seconds before turning the ignition on

[flion]

That would not be possible on mine because they are connected to the key switch. Well, I suppose I could pull the breakers. But it seems to me that if Klaus set it up so that they could be activated by the key switch, then it shouldn't cause a problem. At 50 hours, mine seems to start just fine.

[sc_acro2]

Hello all,
With the Generation 3 Ignition (G3i), All your doubts of wasted spark, starter kick back, etc. are no issues. The Multiple Spark Discharge excites both mags when starting @ the proper timing event. If one still wants to start the engine on the magneto impulse coupler(s) only, leave terminal T2 off. However you loose the excellent benefits of G3i starting capabilities.
Generation 3 Ignition will be @ AirVenture booth #1148 this year with interactive displays and much information topics like this.
Sincerely,
Thomas S.
www.g3ignition.com