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Fuel and timing curves are tuned on a dyno up to their maximum potential. Ignition and fuel maps are based on load, throttle
position and manifold pressure. A 3D representation is shown below

Due to the liability, aircraft engine manufactures use CDI ignition with flat ignition curves. Aircraft engines run a set
Degree ignition point of 26 degrees. This flat 26 degree ignition curve means slower response the throttle movement, lower fuel
economy at part throttle, lower HP at part throttle, and an overall derating of aircraft engines
Is their any other reason why my engine is derated besides ignition ?
Yes, engines with carburated are just guessing and getting your engine to run in a range. Generally, carburetors are tuned very rich
in order for them to not "lean out" during flight. Every JP engine is tuned to 13 air fuel at partial throttle and 12.5 for full throttle
The Engine control system constantly updates how much fuel to inject into the engine to keep
your rotax running at its peak performance.
Longer time between overhauls
Yes, I can sit here right now and tell you that you will get longer time between overhauls just by using fuel injection. Why, Well its
simple. Engine using carburetors instead of fuel injection run much richer than a fuel injection system using an oxygen sensor.
Running right doesn't hurt the engine in the short term, but in the long term excessive carbon from unburned fuel causes damage to
piston rights and also damage to valve seats. Running rich will also gunk your engine up and cause deposits which rob power.
Smoother and Faster Throttle Response
Yes, our engines do that too. It goes back to being able to advance and retard timing. JP fuel injection systems can rev up like a race
car. Stock engine have fast throttle response when they are operating 75% to 100% power, but below this they tend to be
a little laggy.
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