GE, RR or PW engines

[Spidierox]

what are your favorites and why ? How to make a decision in what to use ?(just some educational question)

[basa]

>what are your favorites and why ? >>General Electric.Why ? Well, only N1 indication on the EICAS (no EPR). I haven't still figured what EPR is and how to use it.And to me the Rollers look like old turbojet engines (or like hairdryers).

[markadeane]

Good Question!For me it's a tie between the GE and RR engines. PW are nice but I just don't use them that much.GE for the ease of operation (Although I dig the EPR thing, N1 is a more intuitive measure of thrust for me). RR for the wonderful sound at takeoff, plus it's the blower of choice for British Airways, who are my main VA at present.

[cavaricooper]

I usually develop a severe rash when exposed to anything other than Rolls-Royce. My physician has advocated small exposures to the GE variant to build up tolerance- which I atttempt with the occasional flight using the "Jet Lift" call sign. I am petrified at the thought of what a Pratt exposure would do to me!;) Best-Carl F. Avari-Cooper BAW0225http://online.vatsimindicators.net/980091/523.png| XP Pro SP3 | 2 x APC UPS | Coolermaster Stacker 830 SE | Gigabyte P35 DS3R | e8500 @ 4gHz | Tuniq Tower 120 | EVGA 8800GT 512MB | Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty | 2 x 1 GB Corsair XMS2 | 2 x 320GB WD Caviar RAID 0 | Corsair HX620W PS | CH Products Yoke-Pedals-Throttle Quadrant | Aerosoft 747MCP-EFIS-EICAS |

[Chaos81]

GE. Why you ask? I don't like the look of the RR engines, and a friends Mom used to work at GE. Simple enough decision even if it has absolutely nothing to do with aviation.

[craig_read]

lol.. Carl,Agreed, RR all they way, love the RB211.. the sound it makes and the sleek look with the exhaust blended into the nacelle casing.. I suffer from the same problem as you being a Brit. Actually, for me it's not just the engines, if the A/C isn't White, Red and Blue I break out in a cold sweat. As for P&W exposure... Further research must be completed into the potential risks to the likes of us before we dare to take one of those out..CheersCraig

[cavaricooper]

Craig-From my siggy you should be able to tell Red White and Blue is quite all right with me ;)! Speedbird and sometimes Jet Lift- the decals are the same ;)!BTW- for all us colonials and those at home- HAPPY 4th!Best-Carl F. Avari-Cooper BAW0225http://online.vatsimindicators.net/980091/523.png| XP Pro SP3 | 2 x APC UPS | Coolermaster Stacker 830 SE | Gigabyte P35 DS3R | e8500 @ 4gHz | Tuniq Tower 120 | EVGA 8800GT 512MB | Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty | 2 x 1 GB Corsair XMS2 | 2 x 320GB WD Caviar RAID 0 | Corsair HX620W PS | CH Products Yoke-Pedals-Throttle Quadrant | Aerosoft 747MCP-EFIS-EICAS |

[Guest hangar744]

From maintenance point of view.GE would take the first place, PW second. And well...RR third place.Working on RB211 is like trying to fix your car engine without popping the hood.regards,delcom

[VHOJT]

Rolls Royce - beautiful look, and a lovely, distinctive sound (especially that signature "whistle")! Also the engine on most of the Qantas 747-438 fleet and British Airways exclusively.

[pan pan pan]

For me, its the engine that doesnt break when im at 36000ft.