goirish, we had a major ice storm here two years ago. We were without electricity for 13 days, so I know whereof you speak. Not fun. As for the Tower .46 engine, I have had one for about 10 years and I love it. I also have a Tower .60 trainer and it is one of the finest trainers I have ever seen. You will absolutely love that combo. BTW, the Tower engine is not on the Tower Trainer, but the Tower Trainer does have a GMS .61 on it which I believe is built in the same factory as the Tower engines. I may be wrong on that.