May I suggest you call both companies and ask how they would compare to their competition.  This could be an interesting discussion.

take care.

Otto

I put the electro-air system on about 5 years ago on my 182Q.  It is a PPONK so it is an o-520.  It is a carburetor engine.  I was tracking my fuel usage for about 3 years.  I pull the throttle back the throttle to reduce the full throttle jet and raise the manifold pressure 0.2 inch, pull the carb heat half, and then reduce the RPM to 2250 and…[Read more]

Dan

is this plane still available?  If so let me know your price please.

PM me either way.

Otto

I missed if you were having a pre-buy inspection.  If your pre-buy is good they should have a compression test done, and some bore scope pictures for you to see.  How do the plugs look, what do the valves look like, and was this engine sitting a long time?  All questions that they can help with.

I had my engine inspected and they told me se…[Read more]

PM me if you still have that organizer.  Price and location.

Thanks

james

I have had a light weight starter for the last 1000+ hours.  In full disclosure I have a 28Volt system (1979).  However, I did put a new starter drive on at the same time.  I have the 0-520 PPONK engine so it is a larger displacement.  Start with the low cost items, or labor tasks.  Measure the voltage drop of the starter cables before and…[Read more]

That wedge is what keep the top of the door from being sucked out enough to cause a noise leak.  That area of the door is weaker than the bottom and needed some way of keeping the seal intact.  If you take that item off the frame and take it up for a look/see you will understand.  This was a lower cost way to hold the door closed then making th…[Read more]

So far, I have gone to 950 hours operating LOP since a rebuild with new cylinders.  My last annual had number 2 the lowest at 74/80.  I fly 150-180 hours per year and I operate most of the time above 5K LOP 20-30 F  I average 132-135 knots and have flown 6.5 hours with reserves (most have been above 10K).  I also, take oil samples and use Cam…[Read more]

I think an engine dehydrator it the best way.  I have seen a reduction in my iron wear metals in the oil samples.

I have been going to the airport at sundown and coming home undercover of darkness.  lots of fun giving the man the finger.  Yes, who’s going to know.

Fly as you can

Otto

Neil

My first reply to this is;  Was the prop replaced?  With What?  If not who signed it off as airworthy?  Who did the tear down inspection, and how well was that documented?  Were the engine mounts replaced?  Are there any pictures of the prop?  I would feel much better after seeing that if nothing more than to understand the level of impact…[Read more]

I have been operating with the Electro-Air system for over 5 years. We are only allowed to replace one mag with the electronic improvements.

Several things, I like the improved starting capability.  The improvement in fuel economy has been 11% and more even CHT’s.  (much easier to run LOP now)  I wish it was a simpler install but this  was the…[Read more]

You may like the Avidyne product more than the Garmin

I did the swap of my 430W to the IFD440 and am very pleased with my choice.  It is a step up in many ways.  It was fast, easy to understand and inexpensive.

I have two that were  removed when I replaced the wing tips.  Let me know if you are still interested.  I have a 79 Q model so they are the same as you have, 24 Volts.

Otto

keep a record of the measured gallons as indicated in the mvp50, and then at elach fill up.  There is a formula to adjust the K value of the fuel flow meter.   This will help you to calculate the K factor just once.  I was doing it every tank fill up and the variation of the fill up was too much.  Just a way of averaging everything.

This is the first electronic engine management system I have ever had.  That aside I very much enjoy it and find it very informative and easy to use.  I have no regrets, and every time I have called to ask a question they are knowledgeable, and pleasant.

I would start keeping a record for the first 10 so tanks of fuel to calibrate your fuel f…[Read more]

The pressure variation quit when I changed the oil.  My A&P thought that a particle got cought in the pressure relief  valve, so no problems since then.

Sorry I did not follow up with this close out.  Also, I am going to increase the time between updates of the fuel flow.  My flow rate has been jumping around since I had it put in, and I was tol…[Read more]

My plane did not have any valve on my vent lines.  I have a 79 that has two vent lines and the first year that did not have bladders.  That may be it different then yours.

It makes sense to me that you have a bend in the vent line higher then the top of the tank would reduce the spilling out the vent line.

MacFarlin has a vent tube that has a upward bend in the wing that should reduce or eliminate the full tank leaking.  I replace both sides on my 182 that greatly reduced the leaks.  the only time it leaks now is if the plane is tilted to one side.  They were simple to change.  I did not like the leaking after I parked it in the hanger.

good flying

Otto