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Fwd: Millenium Engine

In a message dated 7/2/98 6:30:33 AM Central Daylight Time, bgins@ipass.net
writes:

<< What I am looking at as a possible project, is the Laser ignition.  Seems 
 to be a really safe, and very reliable to squeeze some efficiency out of 
 the IO-360. >>

I'm about to buy Jeff Rose's Electronic Ignition system.  However, I wanted to
know if anyone has any price, performance and vender support information on
the Laser ignition or the Klaus Savier product or any other electronic
ignition that I might be overlooking.  Thanks to anyone with some info.  Duane
recommended the Jeff Rose product because that is what they use.  Any
thoughts?

Shawn N171SP
Velocity FG Standard, Lycoming IO360 w/MT prop.

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I always liked the rotary engine idea, so I will keep looking for that 
high horsepower.  

HOWEVER, I am a chicken.  That engine will have alot of hours on it on a 
few planes before I would even consider it. I still won't consider an IVO 
prop, IMHO it is asking for trouble in an unforgiving environment.  At 
least the Franklin engine has been around.

I don't relish the lycoming/continentals in that they are old technology 
etc.  But they are really proven.  When I was deciding on my engine, I 
figured that the rest of the plane was experimental enough, especially 
since I built it!  

But of course, if no one ever experimented, we wouldn't be flying in the 
first place.

What I am looking at as a possible project, is the Laser ignition.  Seems 
to be a really safe, and very reliable to squeeze some efficiency out of 
the IO-360.

I guess it comes down to the risk/reward decision that each of us makes.

Sorry for rambling, just a few thoughts.

-- 
Bob Ginsberg - Velocity N173BG - Big Ape Gyms
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