I have to disagree with some of the comments here. First of all Desert Aircraft, while they make a great engine, cannot ask NP or anyone else not to use the initials DA. Good grief, who would be naive enough to think they were getting a Desert Aircraft engine for that price? Secondly, most of us out here in the real world, cannot afford the price of a Desert Aircraft engine for our leisure time activities. Does this mean the rest of us should not be able to fly a gas engine in our aircraft? Of course not. The track record for the DLA and DLE engines has been very positive. I'm not going to question anybody else's choice, but I have heard many Desert Aircraft engines at mid-range blubbering like a newborn baby. Most of the DLE and DLA engines I have seen and heard have been crisp and responsive. I know mine have been.

Now, a word about CMP quality in their ARF's. I have had very good results with what I have purchased. Agreed, the hardware has left something to be desired, but as far as fit and finish, I have been very impressed. I have had at least one of just about everybody's ARF and the quality has all been similar.

I wish I could buy American all the time. I love my country and wish to see us all prosper, however, we have to face the fact that we now live in a global economy. It's tough and it's competive. If I am to be able to enjoy my hobby, I am going to have to spend my money as wisely as possible. I can't always afford the best products, so sometimes I have to purchase the best for the dollar. I think there are many of us now that are forced to do the same.