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Plasma Ignition Systems

Light Speed Engineering


Leading Ignition Technology
Since 1986


22 years of Proven Performance and Reliability

PLASMA Ignition is also available from the leading engine builders on new & overhauled experimental engines.
m Aero Sport Power                m Superior Air Parts
m Performance Engines        m Teledyne Mattituck        m Ly-Con Rebuilding Co.

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 20 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.

2008 AirVenture Cup Race
Congratulations, to the racers.

1st Place Overall: 
Paul Tackabury, Lancair IV, 348.51 mph
     Dual Plasma III installed on a Continental TIO-550
 
 

Helicopteres Guimbal's new CABRI G2 
Photo credit: C. KERMAREC - Helicopteres Magazine
 EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 
for 
Light Speed Engineering’s PLASMA CDI

press release...

 

 YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A 
U.S. NATIONAL AEROBATIC CHAMPION 
 TO APPRECIATE A HIGH PERFORMANCE IGNITION SYSTEM.

Vicki Cruse flew her Edge 540 with Plasma III CDI to victory in the 2007 National Aerobatic Championships.
Vicki Cruse, 2007 U.S. National Aerobatic Champion, photo by Dan Harding of Pacific Images

 

 
Since 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)

 

 

A Few Customer Comments:


Skip Stewart
Photo 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

 

Steve Wright's Stagger EZ with Plasma III

"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

 

Tommy Stoneman's Glasair III with Dual Electronic Ignition
- - 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 indicated, 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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