Yes, as Caffeenman said, what YOU would call a "Gas Engine" we call a "Glow Engine". To us, "Gas Engines" burn Gasoline, and many are in the "Weed Wacker" size range.

Now that you have been discouraged by the good advice you have been given, I'll tell you something that you CAN look forward to:

Once you have learned how to fly, a Non-Powered Sailplane is great for the beach. They can be launched to a very high altitude with, what is in essence, a giant rubber band (Surgical tubing actually). And with the winds that a sea breeze offers, you can stay up for hours. Very relaxing!