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by kirbmart1000
Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Lane A blinking on takeoff
Replies: 1
Views: 9957

Lane A blinking on takeoff

Hello, I have a question about the 915 iS magnetos... During the Lane Check on run-up Lane A & B perform as expected. During takeoff Lane A starts blinking, as soon as I pull back power it stops blinking. No faults show up when it's blinking, engine runs as expected. Can anyone provide insight o...
by kirbmart1000
Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Pre-heat 915 iS, TSI
Replies: 3
Views: 13136

Re: Pre-heat 915 iS, TSI

Followup. I ended up installing the Reiff, so far it's working well here in CO.
by kirbmart1000
Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Pre-heat 915 iS, TSI
Replies: 3
Views: 13136

Pre-heat 915 iS, TSI

I live in the Colorado mountains, it's pretty cold here about 6mo of the year. Looking for a pre-heat on the 915 iS for managing cold weather engine starts. I found this Tanis option, kinda pricy but looks like it will do the job: https://www.tanisaircraft.com/product/piston-preheat/tsp4cyl-2579-115...
by kirbmart1000
Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: TSI opinions for mountain flying/high altitude
Replies: 4
Views: 5228

Re: TSI opinions for mountain flying/high altitude

ibgarrett not at the moment. They are pretty hard to come by
by kirbmart1000
Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: TSI opinions for mountain flying/high altitude
Replies: 4
Views: 5228

Re: TSI opinions for mountain flying/high altitude

Thanks astampa, this is super helpful feedback, my home airport is KANK, in Colorado. My other concern is the weight, it’s pretty light so I'll feel turbulence more. Pretty windy here all winter/spring.
by kirbmart1000
Sun Nov 27, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: TSI opinions for mountain flying/high altitude
Replies: 4
Views: 5228

TSI opinions for mountain flying/high altitude

Hello all. I have the opportunity to acquire a very nicely built Sling TSI. My home field is at 7,500 ft and I'm surrounded on 3 sides by mountain passes 12,000ft+. I'm looking for opinions on how it will do at high altitude. I know the 915 is full power up to 16,000ft but wanted some first hand fee...