Archie wrote:

I had a first hand opportunity to scrutinize the test aircraft for
Mattituck-Aerorance, two years ago, and true, it is close to
$5k in cost.
However, consider incorporating this system at overhaul,
and it becomes more attractive. No Carb/ Injector OH,
No replacement or OH of magnetos & harness, etc.

I saw the engine restart numerous times, and 1 revolution
or less, did it.
The stronger spark means you can increase the gap
similarly to a late model auto. Pulsed injection equates to
better fuel economy and throttle response, no playing
with mixture, etc, etc.
This is the main reason Continental bought Mattituck,
an engine shop more famous for Lycoming work.
May not be a total solution, but certainly a step in the
right direction for taking these antiques, (with all
their continuous AD's), out of the dark ages.
Archie Frangoudis
Archie's Racing Service

 
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