[NSRCA-discussion] Engines

[Tony]

Bill:
Get Richard to send you a piston/sleeve/ring for it and a set of bearings
.
That is about all you would need for a rebuild to last another 20 years!

 

Tony Stillman, President

Radio South, Inc.

139 Altama Connector, Box 322

Brunswick, GA  31525

1-800-962-7802

www.radiosouthrc.com

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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 5:19 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Engines

 

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 <mailto:tony at radiosouthrc.com>  

To: 'General pattern discussion' <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>  

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


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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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