Peter Cowan/Lexi Cameron wrote:

What, then, was the net gain with this ignition system? (besides a big plug
gap).

Archie Frangoudis wrote:

As mentioned before, I built/installed a dual ignition system for a Lyc
O-200.
Used the 6A units, they are the least expensive and simplest.
These were shock mounted.
Made my own crankshaft trigger using their components.
This was my only application of a full electronic aircraft system.
Experimented with plug gaps as high as .10, and the engine still ran

fine.

Settled for .08 plug gap. (try that with a magneto).
Aircraft has been flying for about 4 yrs now with no problem.
Archie

Archie Frangoudis wrote:

I want Archie to comment but a lot of experimentals with certified
engines
are going to electronic ignition because there is a fuel burn and power
advantage. Most change the advance with altitude which a mag does not.

PL

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