Captain Avgas
Well Known Member
I have been told by some-one who has very extensive field experience with experimental electronic ignitions that the Lightspeed Plasma 111 has not proven to be as reliable or robust as the Plasma 11. As he puts it....the Plasma 111 is still more reliable than a magneto, but not as reliable as a Plasma 11. He considers that the crank sensor is also considerably more reliable than the Hall Effect sensor.
Has anyone out there had any experiences that would either substantiate or refute these claims.
Initially I fancied the Plasma 111 because I am interested in lean of peak operations and the Plasma 111s long hot spark would seem to be better for igniting very lean mixtures. But for me reliability is absolutely paramount because I intend to fly long distances over water so I'm now eyeing the Plasma 11.
Any comments.
Incidentally, I love the P-Mag concept..but it's just too early for me at this stage given the type of flying I plan. I need track record.
Has anyone out there had any experiences that would either substantiate or refute these claims.
Initially I fancied the Plasma 111 because I am interested in lean of peak operations and the Plasma 111s long hot spark would seem to be better for igniting very lean mixtures. But for me reliability is absolutely paramount because I intend to fly long distances over water so I'm now eyeing the Plasma 11.
Any comments.
Incidentally, I love the P-Mag concept..but it's just too early for me at this stage given the type of flying I plan. I need track record.