From: RicArgente@cs.com
Message-ID: <0.9936108d.256c2ec3@cs.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 12:54:11 EST
Subject: LNC2: Prop Balancing, Auto Pilot
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
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Hi folks,

I finally got around to having my prop/engine dynamically balanced last week 
at Sky Manor Airport by Krees Aviation.  Started out with 0.45 ips and ended 
up with 0.08 ips.  Noticeable difference as soon as I taxied the plane and a 
definite difference in flight.  Boy, what difference a few washers (on the 
right places) can make!!  Nice and smooth!! I would be interested in the 
results of others who have done the same.

BTW, Sky Manor is the shortest runway I have ever landed with my Lancair, 
only 2,500 feet, with high-tension wires on one end of the runway.  I used 
every single inch of the runway on landing...  

I've been doing testing with my newly installed S-Tec System 30.  This system 
works really well and I'm very happy with the performance.  It feels weird 
when both the roll and pitch computers are engaged, nothing much to do except 
enjoy the scenery (and yes, monitor the instruments).  I did not get the DG 
that interfaces with the auto pilot but I think it would be a nice addition 
at some future time.  I can't wait for my next long x-cntry tirp...

Lastly, while at Sky Manor, I meet Ken Johnson who owns an award-winning 
Glassair III and he showed me his electronic ignition system by Lightspeed (I 
think).  He claims a 10 knot cruise speed increase at 10K.  I was wondering 
if anybody in this group have replaced either one or both mags with an 
electronic ignition system?   Please comment as to the type of system and 
performance changes, thanks.  

Rick Argente
N360ZR


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