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Hangar Flying / Incredible Video
« on: December 17, 2005, 12:07:30 PM »
Awesome!! You can almost feel the G's!
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Hangar Flying / P-mag
« on: December 17, 2005, 09:02:51 AM »
I installed a P and E about 10 hrs ago to "EXACT" installaton instructions and may be the "1" still experiencing the intermitent miss. Flew 3 hours this week in sub-0 temps and had some misses but nothing serious enough to cause alarm.
Brad and Tom are helping to identify the source of this issue and have offered replacement of one or both units. I have not been able to acertain which unit is causing the miss and am test flying under different modes for that purpose. I.e., ignition set to 'both' , 'L', 'R' and the Pmag circut breaker on or off and the aircraft alternator on or off can offer multiple flight modes that may or may not contribute to or assist to identify which unit is causing the miss.
Miss is probably not the best term to use either, but more of a brief 'stumble'. It gets your attention for sure, but seems to effect only one plug. The other plug (opposite ignition) still fires and for that reason it is hard to call it a 'miss' in automotive terms. On Monday, I will call Brad to give him the 'numbers' of the units in order to determine the mfg. dates. I may have a unit that was built before the fix and will have to do the exchange.
Steve in KFalls
Brad and Tom are helping to identify the source of this issue and have offered replacement of one or both units. I have not been able to acertain which unit is causing the miss and am test flying under different modes for that purpose. I.e., ignition set to 'both' , 'L', 'R' and the Pmag circut breaker on or off and the aircraft alternator on or off can offer multiple flight modes that may or may not contribute to or assist to identify which unit is causing the miss.
Miss is probably not the best term to use either, but more of a brief 'stumble'. It gets your attention for sure, but seems to effect only one plug. The other plug (opposite ignition) still fires and for that reason it is hard to call it a 'miss' in automotive terms. On Monday, I will call Brad to give him the 'numbers' of the units in order to determine the mfg. dates. I may have a unit that was built before the fix and will have to do the exchange.
Steve in KFalls
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Hangar Flying / cabin heat
« on: December 14, 2005, 08:17:40 PM »
I flew for 1.1 hrs today in 14f degrees at the surface. Sunny day, so cockpit temps were 40 - 42.
Gerbing socks, snow pants and flight jacket with nomex gloves and never felt the cold. At night, I recommend all of the above with heated gloves and you're good.
No need to get the electric jacket and pants because you have no air movement in the cockpit. The Gerbing equipment is built for motorcycles and is overkill for us EZ driversunless you are operating at the North Pole .
Gerbing socks, snow pants and flight jacket with nomex gloves and never felt the cold. At night, I recommend all of the above with heated gloves and you're good.
No need to get the electric jacket and pants because you have no air movement in the cockpit. The Gerbing equipment is built for motorcycles and is overkill for us EZ driversunless you are operating at the North Pole .
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Hangar Flying / cabin heat
« on: December 14, 2005, 11:16:35 AM »
For now, I use Gerbing electric (12v) socks and snow pants. That keeps your feet and legs warm. A normal jacket and nomex gloves complete the ensemble...........It's hard to be really cold when your feet are warm and toasty.
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Hangar Flying / What to Do when a fellow Flyer Deceives you on Barnstormers
« on: December 07, 2005, 10:44:55 PM »
Don't be too gentle! If he was up-front, he would have let you send it back for a refund. Post his name and the story on Barnstormers and every other board you know of. Don't let the infection fester!
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Hangar Flying / Mags
« on: October 31, 2005, 10:27:05 PM »
31OCT05
Test flew for 1.5hrs with NO problems. Smooth operation to full throttle and all temps were in the green. The "Intermentent Miss" was corrected through a software change/update by EMAG on the bench.
Wx was still a little rough with clouds and 12kts 90 degree xwind which the LEZ handled without issue. I'll wait for more stable conditions and compare performance numbers before/after. So far, the smoothness of the O320 is amazing. Also, I always run with the throttle set to shutdown in the full closed position. With the E/P Mags, the enging continues to run at approximately 650rpm where before it would stall with the mags.
Test flew for 1.5hrs with NO problems. Smooth operation to full throttle and all temps were in the green. The "Intermentent Miss" was corrected through a software change/update by EMAG on the bench.
Wx was still a little rough with clouds and 12kts 90 degree xwind which the LEZ handled without issue. I'll wait for more stable conditions and compare performance numbers before/after. So far, the smoothness of the O320 is amazing. Also, I always run with the throttle set to shutdown in the full closed position. With the E/P Mags, the enging continues to run at approximately 650rpm where before it would stall with the mags.
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Hangar Flying / Mags
« on: October 29, 2005, 07:49:19 AM »
I installed them last week and found out that I had the "intermintant miss" going and sent them back to EMAG for the firmware update. Brad shipped them back UPS next day and I got them yesterday 28oct05. I'll get them on today and give you the update.
Except for the miss though, the O320 ran excptionally smooth at less than 50% power and felt stronger. However I did not have the dip switches set properly and only got 2000rpm max throttle with elevated temps.
45% throttle gave the same rpm, but at normal temps. My switch error did not allow the EMAGS to properly advance and was thus running retarded.
I'll tell you more later and add the before/after specs.
Except for the miss though, the O320 ran excptionally smooth at less than 50% power and felt stronger. However I did not have the dip switches set properly and only got 2000rpm max throttle with elevated temps.
45% throttle gave the same rpm, but at normal temps. My switch error did not allow the EMAGS to properly advance and was thus running retarded.
I'll tell you more later and add the before/after specs.
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Hangar Flying / Mysterious "thump" while flying my EZ-Help!
« on: October 17, 2005, 07:48:30 AM »
Has anyone mentioned airbox turbulance? You may be experiencing an agravated airflow duing certain carburator openings vs. attitude/pressure in the airbox.
Just a thought,
Steve
Just a thought,
Steve
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Hangar Flying / Electronic Ignition
« on: October 08, 2005, 02:27:40 AM »
That's what I thought. Can you permanantly blow a breaker by wiring it in reverse?
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Hangar Flying / Electronic Ignition
« on: October 07, 2005, 02:22:58 AM »
Hi Frank, hope things are going well for you and the guys.
Don't know yet. After chasing a pesky oil leak for 3 weeks, I've got the E&P wired and ready to mount. One question on circut breakers though, what is the difference between the Line side and the Load side? Which is the input vs. output???
Don't know yet. After chasing a pesky oil leak for 3 weeks, I've got the E&P wired and ready to mount. One question on circut breakers though, what is the difference between the Line side and the Load side? Which is the input vs. output???
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Hangar Flying / Electronic Ignition
« on: August 23, 2005, 06:47:54 AM »
I ordered over 3 months ago and was at the end of the last production run. Brad overmade the last run expecting more off the line rejections but was able to fill my request. I was order #90 and which was suppose to be due the 1st of July.
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Hangar Flying / Electronic Ignition
« on: August 22, 2005, 10:30:30 PM »
Was the problem with just the p or e also?
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Hangar Flying / Electronic Ignition
« on: August 22, 2005, 11:41:56 AM »
The "E" and "P" are due tomorrow. Still need to get a couple of breakers and some wire, then get to work. I'll post the difference(s) as soon as able.
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Hangar Flying / Dan Patch
« on: August 22, 2005, 07:46:04 AM »
Its been a tough year for the experimental community and hopefully Delta Pop will signal the end of it. He was ALWAYS there to offer constructive advise and I looked forward to his ideas and his willingness to help in any way.
Prayers always help,
Snappy
Prayers always help,
Snappy