emag/pmag

[spy]

hello all,
   i will be getting my e-mag soon...does anyone have any experience or comments..? regarding the emag?  advise?  great appreciated

[Snappy]

I've got about 10 hours on my E/P setup and still have an intermitent miss, or stumble.  I've been over it with Tom and Brad and they have been most helpful but so far, the condition still exists.

According to Brad, long wire runs and/or a 'dirty' electrical system can cause this phenomena but they have implimented fixes to circumvent the problem.  However, I've still got it.

I have wired the units as per instructions and for the next test flight also will have a back up battery in the back seat with a switch so I can to to either aircraft power or direct battery power.  This should eliminate any chance of dirty power and at the same time identify the offending unit if it is the E or P.

All set up, just waiting for a VFR day to fly. Winter has been tough this year.

[easyrider]

Interesting that the P/E Mags still have intermittant missing.
I returned 3 units in Jan to April timeframe for the same problem.
I see the P/E mags got write ups in EAA and Kitplane Mags. so hopefully with more buyers the problems will be fixed.
Easyrider

[Dave in Eugene]

I have a reservation for one,,, I am waiting to hear that this issue is resolved before I plunk down the rest of the green-backs. Please let me know how it goes.

Dave

[Snappy]

Yesterday 6FEB06 I flew .4 hrs all attitudes and throttle settings with "0" misses.  Don't know what was done differently or maybe we have a break in period, but the O320 never missed a beat!

Today I fly 3.3 hrs and 530NM from KFalls to LA for a couple days work and RTB.  Will advise E/P Mag status at that time.  This is the Final Test.

[Snappy]

Made the R/T to LA and back with intermitent misses both ways.  I currently have one Emag and one Pmag.  I spoke with Brad at Emag and he is going to send out a new Pmag for me to trade out the Emag currently installed.

His position is that if we can't identify the offending unit, then replace the E with a P.  Then if the miss still occurs, trade out the existing P with a new P.

He is suppose to send it today.  I'll keep you updated.

[Dave in Eugene]

Keep up the good work Steve. Thanks. Dave

[Snappy]

I spoke with Brad at Emag this morning and he said he would send (today or Monday) two NEW series units as replacements for the red/gold versions that I now have.

http://www.emagair.com/113.htm

The wireing is different, but if the "mis' problem is solved, then it is definately worth the effort.  Brad also said that if I still have a mis, then the problem is NOT IN THE IGNITIONS.  I'll have to check that one out since my Slicks never missed.

If he does what he says, then I'll have them on and testing next week.

I'll let you know what's up.

[Cepelin]

Wow, that is cool!
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[Guest]

Hello all, any new info on the E and P Mags that youall are flying?

[spy]

I Have the latest firmware...and NO PROBLEMS...starting is so easy now...and yes better fuel burn...plugs are way clean...

[Snappy]

Just finished the install on the new E/P113 series.  Shorter case so it now fits without being "Too Close" to the firewall which was a pleasant surprise.  Flew .4 today without misses or stumbles of any kind.  Started easily and runs smoothly at low RPM.  Installed at 5 degrees AFTER TDC per Brad at Emag.

This is GOOD news!

Tomorrow it's a test hop from LMT to RBL, wx permitting.  Will advise performance, etc.

[Snappy]

Well, didn't make it to Red Bluff.  Another story of, "ground too high, clouds too low"!

Left LMT headed for Fall River Mills to follow the power lines down through the canyon which is the lowest route over the Syskiyous; no luck and snow in all the passes.  Then headed for Weed, CA around Mt Shasta with her head in clear air and shoulders in the clouds with the same results.

So, I did what any determined avi8or would do......headed into clear air and had a blast just flying around doing some sight seeing.  The wx has been so bad this winter that some sun and mid level stratus really made the day!

Oh, forgot to mention that the E/P Mags performed flawlessly.  Not a miss, not a stumble, nothing but lots and lots of airplane noise for 1.5hrs!  I called Brad at Emag to congratulate him on a job well done and he asked if I was finally a "happy boy".  Yes I am, thank you!

Then he let me know that the next step for EMag is the development of a cockpit control that will let the pilot adjust the timing in flight.

Sounds good Brad, I'll continue to post the E/P Mag results as more time is flown.

[miketdrew]

Glad to hear the progress with E Mag/P Mag.  Wonder if anyone flying with the units has heard about excessive drive gear wear?  This from a comment made in the latest CSA P.25 the second paragraph "additionally E-Mag has excessive wear issues with its drive gear".

[spy]

hello all,
  the drive gear issue happened only when the NON-ORIGINAL,DRIVE GEAR WAS USED...if the Original gear from your magnetos..are used..they will be just fine...(assuming that it has no excessive wear to start with)