last update:
March 17, 2013
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Light
Speed Engineering
Leading
Ignition Technology
Since 1986
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Leading
ignition technology in aircraft since 1986, Light Speed
Engineering has evolved as the known source for proven
performance and reliability.
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PLASMA
CD Ignition systems are standard equipment on the following
aircraft. |
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Dual Plasma III
on all Cub
Crafters CARBON CUB, LSA
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Plasma III
on all O-233 powered Renegade Light Sport aircraft
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Plasma II on
all certified CABRI Helicopters (France)
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Dual Plasma III
on all VOTEC Aerobatic Aircraft (Switzerland)
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Dual Plasma II+
on all Italian Yo-Yo Eliulm Helicopters (modified
R22) (Italy) |
New
Lycoming Thunderbolt engines are pre-drilled for easy
installation of the PLASMA CD Ignition systems.
ECI and Superior engines are also available ready for Plasma
CDI "bolt-on" upon request. |
Check
out Light Speed Engineering's
New Products the
Mini Sensor
and
the
Rev Limiter
PLASMA Ignition is also available
from the leading engine builders on new & overhauled experimental
engines.
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Aero
Sport Power
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Superior
Air Parts
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Teledyne
Mattituck -
Ly-Con
Rebuilding Co.
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ECi
The Plasma III and
Plasma II Plus Capacitor Discharge (CD) Ignition systems give you
the best power and efficiency increase of any ignition source
available today.
Proven for over 26
years in racing and numerous world records, it is the best choice to
make your engine run smoother with more power and 10 - 20% better
range (dependent on power setting).
The reliability and
light weight of the Plasma CDI cannot be matched by any mechanically
driven system.
Helicopteres
Guimbal's new CABRI G2
Photo credit: C. KERMAREC - Helicopteres
Magazine
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EASA
Supplemental
Type Certificate
for
Light Speed
Engineering’s
PLASMA CDI
press
release...
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1986, practically all
speed and efficiency competition has been dominated by aircraft with
Light Speed Engineering technology.
Some top finishers not only
use LSE Plasma CDI ignition systems but also our
advanced composite products.
(To
view successes... click here) |
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2012 was the 15th running of one of the last
standing Air Races!
The AirVenture Cup Race took place on Sunday,
July 22 from Mitchell, South Dakota to the finish line in
Waupaca, WI.
See the AirVenture Cup website, www.airventurecuprace.com,
for more information on the race. |
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SPEED
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RACE
CLASS |
AIRCRAFT |
PILOT |
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359.11 |
Unlimited |
Lancair IV |
Paul &
Pam Tackabury |
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| 2 |
336.06 |
Sport Legacy |
Lancair
Legacy |
Lee Behel |
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321.48 |
Sport |
Questair
Venture |
Tony
Crawford |
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321.22 |
Formula RGT |
Polen
Special II |
Dick Keyt |
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| 5 |
319.70 |
Sport |
SX-300 |
Michael
& Jane Smith |
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316.58 |
Sport |
Lancair
Legacy |
Jim Thomas
& Rebecca Miller-Cripps |
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300.80 |
Sport |
SX-300 |
Keith
Phillips & Bob Terry |
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| 8 |
292.77 |
Sport |
SX-300 |
James Cianci
Jr. & Nicole Allison |
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| 9 |
283.61 |
Chase |
Boomerang |
Tres
Clements |
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| 10 |
280.42 |
FX Blue |
Glasair I TD |
Bruce Hammer |
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| 11 |
274.68 |
Sport |
Glasair III |
Scott
Gusakov |
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| 12 |
273.75 |
FX Blue |
Long EZ |
Klaus Savier
& Jenny Tackabury |
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| 13 |
266.65 |
FX Blue |
Glasair I TD |
Steve Hammer |
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| 14 |
264.73 |
Sport FX |
Venture |
Dan McElroy
& Tom Dollmeyer |
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| 15 |
263.06 |
RG Blue |
Lancair 360 |
Mark Quinn |
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Few Customer Comments:
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by Scott Slocum
"I
have been using the Light Speed
Engineering dual electronic ignition
system in my air show airplane for
over a year. The system not
only works flawlessly, it has made a
noticeable improvement in power and
smoothness. Not only do I feel
confident with this system while
flying my air show routine, but more
importantly during the long
cross-country flights to and from
each show. I am also getting
lower fuel flows at similar power
settings as compared to
magnetos. I am now installing
the same system on my support
airplane and would not hesitate to
recommend this upgrade to
anyone. Light Speed
Rocks!"
Sincerely,
Skip Stewart
www.SkipStewartAirshows.com
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"I
have an RV-7A with an
IO-390 engine and a LSE
Plasma III ignition
system. I usually
fly around 18,000 feet to
get over the mountains
here in Colorado and to
take advantage of the
winds. There is
almost no comparison
before and after
installing your
system. I have more
power with a smoother
running engine and better
fuel economy. I
replaced the standard
issue spark plugs with the
new $39 High Performance
spark plugs. I can
tell the difference and
recommend the new plugs to
everyone."
Warmest wishes and thank
you for a great product,
Mike Casey |
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"The
Plasma III is a big improvement over
all the systems I've used (and I've used them all).
Thanks for offering such a fine
product."
Steve Wright
Stagger EZ
www.WrightAircraft.com |
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I am flying the Glasair about 500+ hours
a year. Put 17 hours on it last
week on a trip to New York and back to
Texas. On the way back, 12.6 gph,
210kts, at 12,500 MSL.
That is over 2+gallons less per hour
than running rich of peak with only 5 to
7 kts lower airspeed. With the
increase in fuel prices ($5.50 in New
York), that's $150.00 in fuel
savings. The plugs are not fouling
like they were before the new
ignitions. The hot starting
problems are gone. Just runs
great- a noticeable difference on climb
out. We are seeing 170 kts and 700
FPM rates up to 7,000 feet.
Thanks,
Tommy Stoneman |
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