Sarcastic thoughts on engine brands-and general pattern stuff

[Gray E Fowler]

Rich

So true now......but what about those of you who bought MFG Run #1 of the 
OS 1.4????? Rich midrange, bearing problems, stuck fuel pumps...what 
else????not to mention the EFI and it total "reliability". Just poking 
holes....



Gray Fowler
Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering




"Fletcher, Richard" <Richard.Fletcher at gs.com>
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I have been flying competitively since 1984. I have observed that OS 
engines are the most reliable. YS's on the other hand have been a crap 
shoot. I flew YS .60s and 120s and had good and bad luck with them. Now I 
own an OS 1.60 and am very impressed with how powerful and reliable it is, 
typical OS engineering. But having said all that, my first choice is my 3W 
150. 350 flights, no dead sticks, no-brainer on fuel, fill the can at the 
nearest gas station. Unreal HP, O-O-S vertical on a 40 lb. plane.
 
 
 
Rich
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1. Every engine brands at one time or another has a "problem" engine. 
        a. Most pattern flyers are engine experts, and have been for quite 
a long time, just ask, they will tell you. 
        b. No need to EVER change a break in methodology, since it worked 
well back in '75. 
        c. No need to EVER consider an different fuel for a particular 
engine, especially since I get this brand free/at cost/etc.... after all, 
my fuel             should work in EVERY engine or the engine is 
defective-Right? 
        d. Any modifications that an owner must perform are a sure sign of 
bad engineering/poor quality, unless its my brand. 

2. All pattern planes have one or more weaknesses.  Some do particular 
things very well and other things poorly(really-less well). When ever 
someone sees a"new" plane they ask the owner "how does it fly". 
        a. How many times has the reply been "great". 
        b. How many times has the reply been " it sucks.....looks like I 
just blew $2000". 


More stinging yet light hearted additions anyone???



Gray Fowler
Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering

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