[NSRCA-discussion] Engines

Thu Aug 27 13:33:01 AKDT 2009

Bill,
 Well if you want a 4-stroke engine that WILL last almost forever, might I suggest a 1964 Harley Big Twin (Pan-Head)? Mine finally needs a valve job but that's not a problem because I can still get parts. LOL

John Pavlick

--- On Thu, 8/27/09, Bill Glaze <billglaze at bellsouth.net> wrote:

From: Bill Glaze <billglaze at bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Engines
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009, 5:19 PM

Tony and Jay:
Jay first:  I've used the Webra 1.20 2 stroke, and while it's a good engine, mine is worn out.  That doesn't rule out a 2 stroke, but I've always felt that the 4 stroke "followed" what I wanted for pattern somewhat better than the 2 stroke.  But, no, I'm not locked in to a 4 stroke.
Tony:
Actually, I have the best possible engine now.  Buff Miller who was flying his Sport at Green Sea with a Y.S. 110, came up to me after the 3rd round, and said "You're definitely outperforming me."  Which I was, after observing Buff's flight.  Most of my Pattern is flown at a quite reduced setting, but I have LOTS more under my left thumb solely for maximum vertical figures.  My sole concern is that a 20 year old engine, (I bought it in 1989, when they were first introduced) can't last forever, and parts can become a problem.  I don't want to ground the airplane for want of a powerplant suitable for Pattern.  So, I'm gathering pertinent information ahead of time.  Actually, it's been running perfectly for years; I just know that, (like me<G>)  it can't go on forever, and I want to be ready with information as to where to go when I need to.
Gentlemen, thanks for your input.  It is definitely noted, and will be condsidered.
Bill Glaze
NSRCA 2388
AMA 2221

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Tony 
To: 'General pattern discussion' 
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Engines

The YS110 would be an option, but it sounds like you HAVE the best engine!

Reminds me of a situation I had years ago.  
I was 2nd in Expert (this is before turn-around) in 1990 at the NATS.  Only 1 point out of 1st, RATS!  Anyway…  This was my first NATS since 1983, when I also placed 2nd.  After the NATS I got a call from the nice people at Byron Fuels….  They wanted me to fly their fuel.  I explained to them that I appreciated their interest in me, but that I was very happy with Morgan/Cool Power fuels.  They persisted in telling me that they had the BEST fuel on the market and that it was superior to Cool Power.  Well, I had to take exception to that.  

You see, in the 2 ½ years leading up to the 1990 NATS, I never lost a single ROUND at a pattern contest in Expert class!  I flew in 10-15 contests each year.  In that period of time, I had not changed a single part in my YS .60RE engine, other than a glow plug.  The engine never quit, was 110% reliable.  So, I explained to the Byron folks, your fuel CAN’T be any better!  It MIGHT be as good, but can’t be better….

Long story to say that it sounds like you HAVE the best engine now!!  Why change?

Tony Stillman, President
Radio South, Inc.
139 Altama Connector, Box 322
Brunswick, GA   31525
1-800-962-7802
www.radiosouthrc.com

From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Bill Glaze
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:36 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Engines

All:

Looking for opinions here.  I've been flying a Piedmont sport that tips the scales at 9# even.  Powering it with a Y.S. 1.20 FS, and it's now 20 years old.  Runs fine, but maybe not forever.  It turns an APC at 8800+ and offers plenty of performance.

Question:  Is there anything else on the market that offers comparable performance?

This is probably the most user-friendly  engine I've ever used; not moody, always easy starting, runs at a repeatable setting every time, (1-1/4 turns out on the main needle) and I'm wondering if there is anything else out there that can match this performance/ease of use?

Thanks.  BTW: Opinions are O.K.; I realize these things are highly subjective and anecdotal, and subject to individual viewpoints.

Bill Glaze

NSRCA 2388

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