Swallow

george kennie geobet at gis.net
Thu Jun 26 18:04:07 AKDT 2003


I thought they were like double the cost of an O.S.  Do you know something that
we don't?
G.

Nik Middleton wrote:

> I agree, the Irvine 2 strokes are ultra reliable, with not a lot of cost
>
> rgds
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Mike Mueller
> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 2:15 PM
> To: 'discussion at nsrca.org'
> Subject: RE: Re: Swallow
>
>  I have alot of experience with Tower engines aka GMS and have found that a
> perry pump on them makes them run alot better. They are monsters but now I'm
> in love with Irvines.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Uhler [mailto:juhler at bellsouth.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 8:01 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: Re: Swallow
>
> Wade,
>
> I have a few friends that use the Tower .75.  It is wild how well they run,
> strong and cheap....
>
> Take care,
>
> Jon
>
> >
> > From: "Wade Akle" <wbakle at charter.net>
> > Date: 2003/06/25 Wed PM 08:36:47 EDT
> > To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> > Subject: Re: Swallow
> >
> > Eric,
> > I have a Swallow with Tower's .75 engine. Talk about inexpensive, $330 for
> > them, but it proved to be a great choice and does Advanced well, for me.
> The
> > engine purrs below 1700 and roars up to 10000 rpm, never missed. A relief
> > from the YS and Webra's. Expensive pattern is by choice not requirement,
> > unless you compete at the national level. I have built and flown many full
> > pattern ships, that I enjoyed, but now I mix in easy, inexpensive Fun.
> > I am very interested in a comparison of the Swallow with the Quest.
> > Wade
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Henderson,Eric" <Eric.Henderson at gartner.com>
> > To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 5:19 PM
> > Subject: RE: Swallow
> >
> >
> > Good luck tomorrow Bill.
> >
> > I think the Swallow will like the power of the 1.30.
> >
> > I did my QUEST test flights today that I will post in a separate note.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Eric.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> > [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Bill Glaze
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 5:50 PM
> > To: NSRCA discussion
> > Subject: Swallow
> >
> >
> > Just got a look at Eric's review of the Swallow.  Could hardly have come
> > at a better time.  I'm testing mine tomorrow, weather permitting.
> > Powered by a Y.S. 1.20, (the old one) it weighs just under 8-1/4 lbs.
> > After reading what he says, I believe I'll reduce my control throw on
> > the elevators, at least, and maybe ailerons also.
> > I'll post to the list--boy, do I absolutely hate first flights!
> >
> > Bill Glaze
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