I keep going back and forth on whether to use FlyEFII in my -10 build. I have read through all of the discussions here on VAF and, like many things in aviation, there is not a clear right answer. I'm not trying to start a new debate here, but am trying to collect information from others who use FlyEFII to help with my decision. Can anybody help me answer any of these questions?
1) I understand that the full System32 kit controls both the fuel injection and ignition, but is not a full FADEC, in that you still need to use a prop control. Correct?
2) What does the "Fuel Trim" knob on the panel do? I don't really understand when you'd adjust that, nor what it does.
3) In my current -10, with a hot engine and/or on hot days (no cowl flaps), I need to keep my speed up during climbing and I need to keep the fuel rich to control cylinder heat temps on climbout. It doesn't see that this system is aware of the cylinder temps. Does it keep the engine cooler at the same power level than the traditional mags? Will it make the heat issue better or worse?
4) I see that there is a magnet that needs to be installed in the flywheel and it seems that they do that for you. Do you have to send them the flywheel and they send it back?
5) I'm trying to understand the maintenance differences between this and p-mags. What is the inspection schedule and what does maintenance look like?
6) I'm not an engine guy, but I hope to learn a lot during this process (with or without FlyEFII). Is tuning the engine easier with FlyEFII?
7) I see that FlyEFII supports auto gas -- is this a setting, or does it auto-detect? Can you mix 100LL and auto gas in the same tank?
8) If you buy an engine through Barrett, does that change anything? Can they tune an EFII engine?
9) Is Van's still letting you delete things from the firewall-forward kit? Or am I going to be stuck with a bunch of unneeded parts if I go this route?
10) From a maintenance perspective, what needs to be inspected/maintained at each annual?
1) I understand that the full System32 kit controls both the fuel injection and ignition, but is not a full FADEC, in that you still need to use a prop control. Correct?
2) What does the "Fuel Trim" knob on the panel do? I don't really understand when you'd adjust that, nor what it does.
3) In my current -10, with a hot engine and/or on hot days (no cowl flaps), I need to keep my speed up during climbing and I need to keep the fuel rich to control cylinder heat temps on climbout. It doesn't see that this system is aware of the cylinder temps. Does it keep the engine cooler at the same power level than the traditional mags? Will it make the heat issue better or worse?
4) I see that there is a magnet that needs to be installed in the flywheel and it seems that they do that for you. Do you have to send them the flywheel and they send it back?
5) I'm trying to understand the maintenance differences between this and p-mags. What is the inspection schedule and what does maintenance look like?
6) I'm not an engine guy, but I hope to learn a lot during this process (with or without FlyEFII). Is tuning the engine easier with FlyEFII?
7) I see that FlyEFII supports auto gas -- is this a setting, or does it auto-detect? Can you mix 100LL and auto gas in the same tank?
8) If you buy an engine through Barrett, does that change anything? Can they tune an EFII engine?
9) Is Van's still letting you delete things from the firewall-forward kit? Or am I going to be stuck with a bunch of unneeded parts if I go this route?
10) From a maintenance perspective, what needs to be inspected/maintained at each annual?
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