First, I know there will be many opinions and different answers to your question. So, consider this JMHO.

Bigger is better. I don't think so. More power just changes the "performance". More power but heavier just makes "some" airframes faster while increasing the wingloading which makes the airframe fly in a less responsive manner. There has to be a balance somewhere and that usually lies in the eyes of the beholder.


Power Equivalents - all dle
DLE 20 = glow 1.20 while being heavier.
DLE 30 = glow 1.80 while being heavier.

I fly a couple of each of these and really enjoy them. But, I try to find an airframe with light wingloading as I enjoy flying that type of plane.

Scale flyers have different goals than a sport or 3D flyer.