[NSRCA-discussion] OS 2.00 FS-FI

Sun Jul 1 05:09:38 AKDT 2007

My P35 Bonanza had three fuel cells replaced by AD's at $1500 each. That 
would have bought a new Ford Mustang at the time! None of the cells had any 
faults that I could see.
There is a lot of money in aviation, I put it there.

John Ferrell    W8CCW
"Life is easier if you learn to plow
       around the stumps"
http://DixieNC.US

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jfgreen" <jf217green at cmc.net>
To: "'NSRCA Mailing List'" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 11:29 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] OS 2.00 FS-FI

> Chris:  Ditto,  I started flying the full size stuff in the mid fifties 
> and
> some of my relatives before that.  There was one axiom understood: and 
> soon
> learned by the beginners " there are two things that keep your airplane in
> the air, altitude and money."  Like it or not "it's a fact Jack."  And 
> even
> though I don't like it, I don't have half of what it takes for the full 
> size
> stuff anymore.  So...... I don't do it. If some think that engines and
> competitive pattern airplanes are too expensive, try paying $500.00 a 
> bolt,
> times eight, for Beechcraft wing bolts because the FAA doesn't like the 
> old
> ones and the $27K of other stuff, just to get an annual done.  I know it's
> not fair for me not to be able to fly the 1968 Duke any more but I haven't
> found anyone in the government or elsewhere to make it fair and subsidize 
> my
> flying. LOL.... 'Sniff ' too bad, I'll just have to stick to my toy
> airplanes.  The price of pattern engines/motors and airplanes doesn't seem
> all that expensive.   Jerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of chris moon
> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 7:06 PM
> To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] OS 2.00 FS-FI
>
> Matt, I think you are right.  I can't imagine this getting too many 
> takers.
>
> (Next is general rant and not aimed at all toward you Matt)
> My bigger issue is why do some people on this list just bash stuff
> because it is expensive?  If you think it is too much just don't buy
> one.  We ALL know that spending money will not make you a better flyer
> by itself.  But some people might like to buy the best stuff because
> this is a HOBBY and they like playing with nice toys.  Let it go guys.
> Tiger Woods does not cringe in fear because a regular guy buys the
> newest $1000 driver, nor will the OS 200 make an average flyer great.
> Money is not a requirement for success.  Practice and practice and
> practice is the key.  Please let the snide comments about the cost of
> stuff go.  If it is too much for you to spend on a toy motor, don't buy
> one.  I won't spend that much, but someone else will be happy to and I
> say that's great because this is a HOBBY and he/she is doing what makes
> them happy.  An $1800 motor will not put the average guy in the winners
> circle nor will it ever be a requirement to compete on a high level.  We
> all know that.
>
> Chris Moon
>
>
>
> rcmaster199 at aol.com wrote:
>>
>>     The prop choice is quite interesting. Curious as to what kind of
>>     rpm it will turn the 17x13. A 2 stroke 140 easily turns the 17x13
>>     in a useful, quiet rpm range. But it's possibly a bit fast.
>>
>>     It seems to me a bunch of people flocked to the 140 EFI about 5
>>     years ago, and maybe OS is thinking "loyal users". Fast forward 5
>>     years with electrics making the strong showing they are and for
>>     good reason, and the YS right there also for good reason.
>>     In my view OS may have missed the boat on this one. If it will run
>>     a 20x11 at 7000, they may have something
>>
>>     MattK
>>
>>     ----- Original Message -----
>>     *From:* Roy M Medina <mailto:roymedina at verizon.net>
>>     *To:* NSRCA Mailing List <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>     *Sent:* Saturday, June 30, 2007 6:39 PM
>>     *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] OS 2.00 FS-FI
>>
>>     Gee, I can not wait for the price of only 2.5 170DZ s. I need the
>>     power edge because my lowly 140 ys sport cannot manage. :D
>>     Roy
>>
>>         ----- Original Message -----
>>         *From:* vicenterc at comcast.net <mailto:vicenterc at comcast.net>
>>         *To:* NSRCA <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>         *Sent:* Saturday, June 30, 2007 3:27 PM
>>         *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] OS 2.00 FS-FI
>>
>>         Here is another option for power. It is expensive.
>>         http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRTM4&P=7
>>         <http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRTM4&P=7>
>>         --
>>         Vicente "Vince" Bortone
>>
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