Hi Carroll,

I tend to agree with you on weight in most cases, though there are cases where watching every ounce can make a big difference, though I think this is the extreme case, not the norm. I too think people put too much emphasis on weight.....if it is only a few ounces, but when it gets into pounds then it really does make a difference on any size plane. 3W's are great engines, but they are also in that "pound more" category, so I exclude them from consideration in the smaller sizes, for aerobats anyway. I use them all the time in 35% up planes, even though in those sizes they still have a weight disadvantage in most cases over their competition, though they are working on that with their new releases.

As far as waiting, yes 2 months is too long and I do know people that have waited that long. I know Taurus' are typically 2-3 weeks, but have been a bit longer after the Toledo show, which is a drag, but I know they are busting their butts to get caught up, and are looking at ways to increase production to shorten the wait time. Your point on repair is a valid one, and certainly should be checked on before buying someone's engine.

As far as the smooth G-62s, I have to say, you're the first one I have every heard call a G-62 smooth, but smoothness is a pretty subjective measurement so who knows.

Michael, when are you going to get your equipment setup to objectively measure vibration so we can know some reality here?