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smirdrv(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:02 am Post subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

I am considering using an "Egg" FWF on my "6", and would like to get some real time insight as to personal experiences of those who have them now. You can write or call. Thanks.



R.C.

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Bob Collins

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Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:20 am Post subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

I can give you a good list of people who installed it and then had emergency landings and have pulled them out, if you’d like.

 

 

 

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I am considering using an "Egg" FWF on my "6", and would like to get some real time insight as to personal experiences of those who have them now. You can write or call. Thanks.



R.C.

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carl.froehlich(at)verizon
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:46 am Post subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

You can talk to my neighbor who put one in a Kitfox 11 years ago.  Less than 100 hours and three engine out landings the plane has been in the hangar for the last 9 years.

 

For an independent opinion, call any insurance company and ask for rates for a RV-6 with this engine.

 

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From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Collins

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I can give you a good list of people who installed it and then had emergency landings and have pulled them out, if you’d like.

 

 

 

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Subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

 

I am considering using an "Egg" FWF on my "6", and would like to get some real time insight as to personal experiences of those who have them now. You can write or call. Thanks.



R.C.

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robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:47 am Post subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

R.C., 

I can hook you up with a local builder that lost years on his build and finally got his Subi working only to experience very poor performance followed by several years or mods  to obtain 60% of IO-360 performance. Ultimately did a full Lycoming engine replacement which cost way more time & money than just going with the Lycoming to start. Or I can refer you to the resale market for alternate engine RV sales where some flying RV’s  sell for a HUGE discount to standard build RV’s.  

The upside is you will likely be able to sharpen your off field landing skills.  

The least expensive most dependable thing you can do is build to factory plans.  

R.C., I am serious about connecting you with the local builder. 15 minutes with him will eliminate all those auto engine dreams in your head.  

  

Robin 

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I can give you a good list of people who installed it and then had emergency landings and have pulled them out, if you’d like. 

  

  

    

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I am considering using an "Egg" FWF on my "6", and would like to get some real time insight as to personal experiences of those who have them now. You can write or call. Thanks.

 

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vanremog(at)aol.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:27 pm Post subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

The only comment I would make is "Bad Idea..."  Save your green stamps and get a real engine.

   

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rwstracy(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:36 pm Post subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

Yeah!  Like a Mazda Rotary!   But seriously, the Egg. has proven to be defective and that is according to the manufacturer.  There are too many basic flaws in the FWF package to be fixable even if tinkering is part of the reason you are considering auto power.

RV-4  Mazda 13B  1850 Hrs

RV-8  Mazda 20B  210 Hrs.



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On Jul 29, 2013, at 16:26, vanremog(at)aol.com (vanremog(at)aol.com) wrote:

[quote] The only comment I would make is "Bad Idea..."  Save your green stamps and get a real engine.

   

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rv8a2001(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:53 pm Post subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

Last I checked Jan now uses Honda engines..... Anyone?

Add me to the list, I knew a local guy who took out the Egg Subaru and replaced it with a Lycoming after years of frustration.



 

S.



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 The only comment I would make is "Bad Idea..."  Save your green stamps and get a real engine.

   

  -GV

  

  

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bob194bn(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:04 pm Post subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

That is putting a very big E in the word experimental

  

 imo 

 Bob N194bn 700+ hours 0320 150 hp

 



    

From: R.C. Flyer <smirdrv(at)hotmail.com>

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Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 12:01 PM

Subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF



 

     I am considering using an "Egg" FWF on my "6", and would like to get some real time insight as to personal experiences of those who have them now. You can write or call. Thanks.



R.C.

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passpat(at)aol.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:45 pm Post subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

Don't waste your money a half worn out Lyc. will keep you flying  Ask G. Clayton when he gets out of hospital from his crash and burn in Indy 

 

 

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bobbyhester(at)twc.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 5:24 pm Post subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF

Big mistake!

Go to VAF and search the forums. 

You will find lots of reasons not to. 



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On Jul 29, 2013, at 1:01 PM, "R.C. Flyer" <smirdrv(at)hotmail.com (smirdrv(at)hotmail.com)> wrote:

[quote]   I am considering using an "Egg" FWF on my "6", and would like to get some real time insight as to personal experiences of those who have them now. You can write or call. Thanks.



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