On 21 Sep 2006 10:05:32 -0700, "Bret Ludwig"
wrote:


wrote:
On 19 Sep 2006 18:03:00 -0700, "Bret Ludwig"


- Lycoming BOb -


Lycomings suck. So do you.

Yada, Yada, yada.
Once again,you do nothing but BLOW a stream of nonsense.
Certified engines are the established kids on the block, dood.
Learn to deal deal with it in a positive way!
Your remarks do nothing for the advancement of alternate engine power.


I would prefer to fly behind a certified power plant (or in front of
one). Pratt and Whitney for instance.


I'd rather trust a Lycoming than a Pratt & Whitney. I've been on too
many flights where the old Pratt failed. Once a cylinder came right
through the cowling. (DC-3 R-1830) And another time the engine sucked
a valve (Martin 404 - R-2800) I've never had that happen with a
Lycoming. But I have had problems with Continentials.(Beech Debonair)
Lycomings are about the best of the recips.