>All,
>
>Thanks for the replies on the NSI engine question. Sadly all the responses
were negative to say the least, which is a real shame as the plane is a fair
price and a real labour of love.
>
>I know the NSI engine is a bit heavier and more complex with mixture/carb
heat etc, but I can live with that as long as the engine keeps running!.
>
>I know in the early days there were reduction gear problems infact this
aircraft had two changes of box under instruction from the manufacture (and
not because anything was wrong with them.) It also split an oil seal after 5
hours, but again the manufacture changed the engine with no quibble. It has
since run for 70 hours without any problems.
>
>Does anyone know if NSI are still in business to support the engine? I do
know that some parts can easily be purchased from the local subaru dealer.
>
>Still undecided and looking at other options at the same time.
>
>Thanks to all those who contributed even if it wasn't what I wanted to
hear.
>
>Kevin
Hi Kevin,
I have an NSI engine, but my kit is not flying so I can't comment on the
engine's reliability.
I didn't worry too much about the weight because I will mostly fly on my own
and I am probably a bit lighter than average.
One thing you need to check on the engine is the the flywheel. If it has
holes in it (weight reduction), it needs to be replaced with a solid one.
AFAIK, NSI are still going. They have a web site (which is not finished) -
http://www.nsiaero.com/index_yes.html.
The person to talk to about NSI engines is Dave Hunter at Kemble, email if
you would like his phone number (I don't have it to hand at the moment).
Cheers,
Mark.
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