50CC Gas Engine Recommendations
I am planning on purchasing either a Great Planes Extra 300 ARF or a World Models Extra 300 ARF (Both are 1/4 scale with 80" wingspans) and should weigh in at around 15-16 lbs. I want to power it with a gas engine. Both manufacturers recommend a 1.60-2.10 2-cycle, a 2.00-3.00 4-cycle, or a 2.5-3.8 cubic inch (41CC-65 CC) gas engine. After being involved in r/c for 15+ years, I have never had a gas airplane. I have looked at BME, Brison, Zenoah, and 3W. I am thinking of going with a 50CC+ sized gas engine. I want this plane to rocket out of a hover, yet have a great idle and reliable, no-fuss performance on top end. I also would like to keep the engine weight as low as possible. What do you recommend?