Larry commented, 

"I also wonder about the Jabiru."

We can learn from Colin Hale's experience when it comes to this engine. 
He himself said in one of his postings that the engine isn't very good. 
He knew the engine and its weaknesses and knew how to fix and deal with
the Jabiru so he stuck with it - until it finally let him down in Japan. 
That off-field landing would have worked out fine I think had it not been
a stepped-level golf driving range.  

A friend here at Chapter 14 had a Wittman Tailwind with the 3300 version
of that engine.  He couldn't keep valve seats in it and finally sold the
plane and engine in disgust.  He learned to hate it.  Caused an
off-airport forced landing (successful) and other troubles.  The Tailwind
of course is a fine plane.  

Colin sure did some great KR flying.  His excursion into Russia was epic.
 

Mike
KSEE

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