ElectroAir Electronic Ignition - Flight Report - Grumman Style

[@justtherightloadofcodswall6515]

Hello Roscoe. Good information. In terms of electronic ignitions, are Electroair and Surefly essentially “equals?” If not, what’s the main difference between the two?

[@GrummanPilots]

The main difference is the spark energy. A Surefly SIM using normal magneto wires fires a 12-16K volt spark. ElectoAir uses a 70K spark which is much hotter and stronger. They use the Corvette wires for the extra voltage.

[@justtherightloadofcodswall6515]

@@GrummanPilots Thanks for the clarification Roscoe.

[@GrummanPilots]

The Surefly uses normal magneto plug wires (12-18K volts) where the ElectroAir uses 70K volt plug wires.

[@GrummanPilots]

Surefly uses a magnetos harness, good for 16,000 volts or so, electroair, 70,000 volts. I go with electroair.

[@wntu4]

Hello. I am curious, is there also no increase in speed? I would think more complete burn would give at least a knot or 2.

[@GrummanPilots]

They do fly a bit faster, on less fuel. FYI

[@MangoKai]

I may have missed it but what engine is he using?

[@GrummanPilots]

Standard Grumman Tiger, the Lycoming O-360-A4K. 180 HP.