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1. 06:05 PM - Re: Stratus-List Digest: 14 Msgs - 01/09/06 (Brett Hanley)
2. 07:21 PM - Re: Re: Stratus-List Digest: 14 Msgs - 01/09/06 (Don Walker)
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| Subject: | Re: Stratus-List Digest: 14 Msgs - 01/09/06 |
--> Stratus-List message posted by: Brett Hanley <bretttdc@yahoo.com>
I have been hanging out around the local experimental
airport for some time now. I have witnessed more than
a few engine failures. Some have been certified
engines. Some have been expensive "aircraft" engine
failures. Others have been automobile engine
failures.
It is interesting to note that the complaints after
the incident seem to be much less pointed when the
engine was a much more expensive "aircraft" engine.
That is to say engine failures in an expensive
"aircraft" engine seem to be accepted and glossed
over much more rapidly than an engine failure in an
automotive engine conversion. Maybe it is just human
nature. The less someone pays the less they value the
service or the product. When the product is perceived
as free is when the complaints get the most vocal.
Even more interesting is that only Stratus EA-81
engine owners seem to blame one specific person at the
factory for the problem. When you elect to use any
automotive conversion or any other experimental engine
you must become the mechanic and the maintenance
professional. You as pilot in command and
manufacturer are soley responsible for the
airworthiness of your aircraft prior to any flight.
That's why we are hearing so much about pulling the
cowl before every flight with some of these engines.
Sometimes we seem to be like little old ladies in this
list. When someone does not live up to your
expectations we blame them for the rest of their
career. I do not think it is fair to Stratus to keep
dragging up the same old problems long after they have
been addressed and corrected in current production.
The Stratus engines have proven themselves to be low
maintenance and dependable.
For me the difference in the price of a a conversion
and an "aircraft" engine is the difference between
flying and not flying. I would hate to see one of the
few companies that support the EA-81 leave the market
place because of our gossip about things that have
long since been rectified.
Just one other mans opinion.
Opinions are just like assholes.
Most everybody has one.
Everybody is entitled to one.
Clear blue skies and smoth landings.
Brett Hanley
CH 701 plans built
San Jose, Costa Rica
(506)771-7078
(506)371-4064
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| Subject: | Re: Stratus-List Digest: 14 Msgs - 01/09/06 |
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Don Walker" <d3dw@msn.com>
Hi Brett,
I enjoyed my EA-81 powered HDS this week. I flew up from Texas to Little Rock
on Wednesday and back on Saturday with beautifully clear skies.
I also enjoyed what you wrote and I agree that unrealistic expectations cause
a lot of frustration. If, however, someone tells you something about his product
which is not true, or the product does not live up to what is advertised,
then that is another story. That has been the case with some of the engines/products
sold by Stratus. I know the complaints I have heard to be legitimate...not
just unrealistic expectations. Unlike Lycoming and Continental, there is
only one man responsible now for these engines and products.
The efforts of myself and others who mention Mikel have been to help him, as
well as to correct our problems. However, as a good natured but hardheaded mechanic
who is trying to make a dollar, in the past he has been slow to learn some
things...as perhaps many of us are.
Like you, I believe everyone can learn to improve things. I hope Stratus engines
are now better. It wouldn't be hard to do or expensive if one intended to
make those improvements. What is your personal experience with the NEW Stratus
engines?
do not archive
From: Brett Hanley<mailto:bretttdc@yahoo.com>
To: stratus-list@matronics.com<mailto:stratus-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 8:05 PM
Subject: Stratus-List: Re: Stratus-List Digest: 14 Msgs - 01/09/06
--> Stratus-List message posted by: Brett Hanley <bretttdc@yahoo.com<mailto:bretttdc@yahoo.com>>
I have been hanging out around the local experimental
airport for some time now. I have witnessed more than
a few engine failures. Some have been certified
engines. Some have been expensive "aircraft" engine
failures. Others have been automobile engine
failures.
It is interesting to note that the complaints after
the incident seem to be much less pointed when the
engine was a much more expensive "aircraft" engine.
That is to say engine failures in an expensive
"aircraft" engine seem to be accepted and glossed
over much more rapidly than an engine failure in an
automotive engine conversion. Maybe it is just human
nature. The less someone pays the less they value the
service or the product. When the product is perceived
as free is when the complaints get the most vocal.
Even more interesting is that only Stratus EA-81
engine owners seem to blame one specific person at the
factory for the problem. When you elect to use any
automotive conversion or any other experimental engine
you must become the mechanic and the maintenance
professional. You as pilot in command and
manufacturer are soley responsible for the
airworthiness of your aircraft prior to any flight.
That's why we are hearing so much about pulling the
cowl before every flight with some of these engines.
Sometimes we seem to be like little old ladies in this
list. When someone does not live up to your
expectations we blame them for the rest of their
career. I do not think it is fair to Stratus to keep
dragging up the same old problems long after they have
been addressed and corrected in current production.
The Stratus engines have proven themselves to be low
maintenance and dependable.
For me the difference in the price of a a conversion
and an "aircraft" engine is the difference between
flying and not flying. I would hate to see one of the
few companies that support the EA-81 leave the market
place because of our gossip about things that have
long since been rectified.
Just one other mans opinion.
Opinions are just like assholes.
Most everybody has one.
Everybody is entitled to one.
Clear blue skies and smoth landings.
Brett Hanley
CH 701 plans built
San Jose, Costa Rica
(506)771-7078
(506)371-4064
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