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From: Dale Rogers <dale.r@cox.net>
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Hi All,

   Over on the COZY list, there has been some discussion centered around 
one flyer's most recent problem with his "PSRU".  A question came up as 
to whether any of the reduction drives are actually operating 
(relatively) trouble free.  It got no particular response.  Seems like 
there are a lot more RVs flying with "auto-based" engines requiring 
gearing down, and I've only heard of one rotary engine that didn't use a 
reduction drive.  Soooooo ...

How many folks here are flying with a RWS RD-nx?
What sort of troubles (if any) have you had with it? 
How many hours flown since the last incident requiring maintenance?

I'd like to share the information I obtain with the COZY group, but only 
in the aggregate - no names (unless someone volunteers as a reference).

Also, as a COZY builder, I'd feel kind of silly joining an RV list just 
to ask the questions. Is someone here that's also on an RV list where 
alternative power is common who would post my three questions with a 
feed directly back to me? 

Thanks,
Dale R.
COZY MkIV #0497
Ch. 13