Engine - Myself and a friend both have DA50's in our 28% Edges and are more than happy with the performance. I'm sure they're all pretty comparable and all good engines, I chose DA because I heard their customer service is outstanding and through my few dealings with them I have found that to be true. He is running a 22x8 Menz and I'm running a 22x8 MSC, both hover and less than 1/2 and pull out with authority... havent weighed them on an accurate scale but bathroom scales say about 17lbs so I'm figuring around 17-18.

Radio gear - I'm running 5945's on everything but the rudder, which is a single 8611, a 5245MG on the throttle and a standard ball bearing Airtronics (922Z?) on the choke, this seems to be an excellent setup in my opinion. Batteries are 2 Radical RC 6v 2150mah NiMH's into one receiver through two Hitec heavy duty switches (friend has Fromeco batteries and switches in his, the style you want... they seem very nice) and one of the same 2150mah's on the ignition @ 6v.

You will love this plane, stick to the manual for CG because I find mine flies very well so far @ 5" and havent found anything it doesnt do well yet, I havent moved it at all yet but 5" is definately a good recommendation. Dont have your idle set too high or you'll never get the thing on the ground!! She's a floater.

Good luck and keep us posted!!

Brian

The in-flight pics are a bit blurry but are from the maiden flight this last Friday lol.