I just can't see a safety code that places more restrictions on everyone and does little for safe flying. If I want something larger than a JetCat P100 in a Elan, I have to buy from a different mfg since the next size, P140, is above Boomerang's recommendation engine size. If I only had a P140, I would have to buy another engine and non of those requirements would make me a safer pilot.
I agree with you 100%.
Used with common sense the bigger engine will not be an issue at all, probably safer if you struggle from a short grass strip.
Unfortunately some guys have the push it to the limit mentality & when something finally gives it's not pretty.
As Warbird 1 also mentions with some of the ARF's available that limit is not even close to where we would reasonably expect it to be. - John.