Engine Selection Help
I am building a Top Flite Cessna 182 Kit. The plane has an 81 inch wing span.
I thought i had decided on the DLE-20RA (its the DLE20 with rear mounted exhaust). However now i am having second thoughts and am thinking about a Saito FG-21. I currently have a plane with a FG-14 on it and i like the engine. Honestly the two reasons i have second thoughts are
1.) The FG-14 takes a 20:1 mixture as does the FG-21. If i get the DLE-20 i would be introducing a 30:1. I would hate to carry two fuel cans with me if i didnt have to
2.) I love the sound of the Saito. In the YouTube videos i have watched the DLE sounds like a chain saw
One thing i am trying to accomplish is fitting engine inside the cowl. I think the DLE would fit with no cutting and the saito would require cutting for the rockers, but i think it would be minimal.
Any suggestions?