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

>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).

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.

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 |

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.

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

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 |

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

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.

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