Originally Posted by
rcwarbirdbuilder
The wingspan is going to be 80".. I am thinking of a DLE/AGM 30cc engine.. I am not familiar with airplanes with the power pods on top of the wing, this is a first for me with a gasser on top of the wing. I have had gliders with electric motors on top but this is a totally different animal and hope the gas engine will not vibrate or stress the wing center since I plan on making the wings detachable.
Even at 80" span that seams like a lot of motor for what's essentially a slow flier, I'm guessing a 20cc would fly it fine.
You'll need to think prop clearance also, the bigger the motor, the big the prop, the taller the pod, the more incidence offset needed,,
good luck