Thanks for the info. I haven't actually done a comparison, but your DA 50 and my DLE 55 are probably about the same weight, so my CG will probably also wind up being nose heavy.

Yeah......that supplied fuel tank looks too large. I should be able to get in at least a 1-2 hour flight. I'll definitely be picking up a smaller tank.

I fly mostly glow, so as far as moving the tank rearward, I'm just used to mounting all of my tanks immediately behind the firewall. By design, every one of my gas powered planes has the fuel tank mounted immediately behind the firewall. I guess I never noticed or realized you could mount the tank that far rearward if using gas, so thanks for the schooling.

I do have one 15-year-old pattern plane that's YS 1.20 powered. I understand with most YS engines you can place the fuel tank back in the tail if need be. That's because the fuel system is under a small pressure at all times.........even after the engine is shut down.

I really like placing my tank at or near the CG line. You don't have any fuel supply problems with your DA 50 ?

Thanks Again,
Joe M.