I always had problems with tuning engines, not because I didnt persist with problems (I am known to get stuck into problems for hours on end till they get resolved). Problem is that my instructors never had sufficient time. Guess, when there are 3 or 4 trainees trying to get your time, you cant give sufficient time to anyone. I was (and still am to an extent) too scared to try to twist the needle lest I detune the engine and then he wouldnt have the time to retune it so I wouldnt be able to fly that day. I was also concerned that I may not react correctly to a deadstick and thus either lose the airplane or hurt someone.

Now, both of them arent regular and I dont have much option than to try myself. As a intermediate flier, I am more comfortable and guiding another flier on the field and talking to the more experienced fliers has made me more confident.

Issue with the Reactor's engine is that it randomly cuts off, so more trial&error is require which no one has the time for. I know that this isint supposed to happen but I had similar issues with a 75AX earlier. Incidently, both engines were insufficiently run in due to time shortage. That is one lesson I learnt and applied when I replaced the 75ax with a FS91SII on the same airplane and now it is damn reliable

Ameyam