Not sure just because it is Australian made means it is unpatriotic not to be proud of it. Airframe seems good.. No doubt it isn't easy to build an aero engine from scratch and for that they should be applauded. But the engines have the reputation for a reason, just as normally reliable engines have their reputation.
Weather seemed good for flying where i live about 40kms from Lismore. Paddocks boggy. Nice forced landing.