"Morgans" wrote in message
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I see that two LSA aircrafts that had already been certified, crashed on
their way to SnF, when their engines failed on takeoff. Pilots are badly
injured, but alive, thank goodness. At least the slow speed, low energy
philosophy of the LSA seems to be allowing people to survive bad incidents.

Am I the only one who thinks that Rotax still leaves a lot to be desired,
even their 4 strokes?

I still will not set foot inside an aircraft that is powered by one.
Until an alternate engine is available, LSA is dead on arrival, IMHO.

Jubaru? I don't know. There are more than a few bad reports on them,
too. O-200's are still a choice, as are C-85's, I suppose, but weight and
price makes them somewhat questionable.

I hate to be the pessimist, and I am not a troll, for those who know me
here, but what is a person to do? I had to get it off my chest.
--
Jim in NC

No but I bet you would "set foot" inside an aircraft powered by a Lycomming
(broken crankshafts) or Continental (broken big end bolts)... These two
engines have killed more pilots than Rotax or Jabiru. I find it amusing
that some people just can't see the forest for the trees. We had two pilots
killed here in Australia in the past two weeks both flying Lycommings, one
failed after take off and the other on approach to land. Investigations are
continuing. Don't kid yourself, all engines fail for a variety of reasons.

Now, if your anti-LSA, why don't you just say so.

Bob.