Hello all. I'm an electric flyer who now wants to move to glo and a larger plane. I'm really looking to spend less than 400 bucks for a fully 3D plane in the 40 size range plus a few glo support things... wish I could go 60 but not sure the funds will support that. Anyway, I saw someone at the field today with a Hanger 9 Twist with an OS 46 I believe. I liked the looks and it sure looks like it has the control surfaces I'm looking for but it could barely hover with the powerplant it had. I really want some power so am looking for some suggestions.

1. Is the Twist a good choice? Anything better in the 100ish buck ARF category??

2. What size engine would be good for unlimited vertical, power for easily pulling out of hovers, etc?? I'm sure if properly treated all brands have reliability etc, I just haven't had a glo engine in 15 years and those were 1/2A to 15 size... I did get modelsport's Engine Basics DVD and have read a lot so I think I'm pretty clear other than a brand and size to handle this plane... I think a 4 stroke would be nice but this is kinda a budget setup so 2 strokes are likely all I can afford.

3. I have a Hitec Flash 5X I'll be using and planned to just get the 100 dollar flight pack with standard servos etc. I'm assuming that motor suggestions etc would be able to easily handle the weight etc...

I'm used to light electrics with brushless and really dont want a lack of power... have to stress that! My planes pull out of my hand straight up accelerating easily.. thats what I want only bigger! All comments appreciated... oh and not so interested in profile kinda planes...