My Head Is Spinning!

[Lance Van Nostrand]

I totally agree with Bob's addendum.  
I actually fly the Webras, OS140 and Mintor170.  I have test stand data and flight comparisons as well as care and feeding over several seasons.  You have been flying for a while and probably already know how much time you are willing to dedicate to make your selection work right.  Each of these engines qualified for competition use, but they have their trade-offs.  Each of these engines has their unobjective supporters.  

I'd be happy to share my experiences offline.
--Lance

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bob Pastorello 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 9:02 PM
  Subject: Re: My Head Is Spinning!


  There was a thread on RCU about this not long ago, and I replied to it the same as I will here....agreeing completely with Matt and Anthony...with ONE important additional consideration.
      Evaluate where you fly the most; observe what the guys run there, and how reliable their setups are.  Usually, those locals are YOUR support mechanism as you come up the learning curve, and sometimes it's REALLY important to have someone you can just walk up to and ask about your motor.
      Just something else to consider in your choice.

  Oh - one more, sorry - consider how much you're anticipating flying, and if FUEL COST is an issue...it's a worthwhile exercise to project the "care and feeding" and "per flight" expenses for your top of the line motors.  The numbers may give you a real surprise there, too.

  Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma
  NSRCA 199, AMA 46373
  rcaerobob at cox.net
  www.rcaerobats.net


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Anthony Abdullah 
    To: discussion at nsrca.org 
    Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 8:52 PM
    Subject: Re: My Head Is Spinning!


    I have to agree with Matt on that one. Among the top of the line engines the choice has a lot to do with personal preferences as power with the 2 vs 4 strokes is getting very close to being a wash. The question is almost like asking which is the best breakfast cereal. The answer depends on what flavor you like personally. People will go into pros and cons as there will be with everything, but just about all of the top of the line stuff is good. 

    If you go 2 stroke you will have to make sure that your fuse can handle the larger pipe. Other than that just about everything else is a matter of personal choice. The downline braking seems to be better with a 4 stroke, but that might not be a major issue in intermediate / advanced which is what I think you will be flying. On the 2 stroke side, you are probably more used to the care and feeding of a 2 stroke because you flew your YS 61 for a couple of seasons. You are used to their power curve and how they tune and accelerate. Peronally I prefer two strokes and was sad when I had to finally accept that I couldn't fly any of the bigger planes with my old YS-61. At the time there weren't many 2 stroke options so I bit the bullet and got a YS-120. When I learned how to use it I loved it and still do, but it did take some getting used to. I now have an OS-140 that I have not run yet, but I am sure that I will love it as well, and the Mintor 140/170 is a work of art! 

    My suggestion, get as much info as you can, weigh the pros and cons, narrow it down to your personal favorites, then close your eyes and pick. 
      In a message dated 1/8/2004 7:30:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, F3AFlyer7 at comcast.net writes:



        Subj:My Head Is Spinning! 
        Date:1/8/2004 7:30:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
        From:F3AFlyer7 at comcast.net
        Reply-to:discussion at nsrca.org
        To:discussion at nsrca.org
        Sent from the Internet 




              I need some help guys. Im really having trouble deciding what motor to put in my new Focus 2 for this year. Please folks put aside your YS / OS feuding. I would just like to know the best engine from all your experience. Performance, reliability, and ease of use. Dads willing to spend the money so no problems there. Haha. And I know all the engines are very nice engines, so what is the best engine / pipe / header / head / bearing / fuel / anything else combination?

          Thanks in advance!
          _______________________________________________________________
          Scott Pavlock





      Scott, that question has as many answers as there are engines, pipes, headers, fuels. etc. Just pick one. You will have to learn how to use it regardless

      Matt K 
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