"Mxsmanic" wrote in message
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Tony Cox writes:

Where did you get the impression that GA aircraft were
"terribly prone" to engine problems?

From accident reports.

Which accident reports might these be? Why don't you
give a link to what it is that has you so frightened and no
doubt some kind soul will patiently explain to you why
your interpretation is in error.

What you naively think of as an "engine problem" is more
likely to be pilot error (fuel exhaustion, improper application
of carburetor heat, inadequate preflight), or fuel contamination.
A simple review of the NTSB monthly reports ought to
clue you in that a true "engine problem" is a very rare
event.