Not really...

Often times budget is really determined by percieved value.

So often guys will skimp on servos, extensions, switches, engines, etc in order to get the cost down to a percieved value...

I used to be one... I thought who in their righ mind would play $90 for a HiTec 5945 when they could geta 5645 for $50... Then I finally tried them... They really are awesome servos and I can notice a difference in authority, speed and accuracy.

So now I look at as on a 50cc it's gonna cost me $200 more... but in the scheme of things... it's worth the extra $200.

When it comes to gas aerobats, there really aren't any under 50cc that doesn't have the wingloading suffering... Yes it can be done, but many are dissappointed.

You mentioned 50 grams not being alot... first it's actually 4.2 oz heavier than a 1.60fx..

Then add 3 oz or so for ignition battery, another 1 oz. for switch/mounting materials. You are 1/2 lb heavier... and that is a good bit on a smaller plane.

And the MVVS 23cc costs $400 with no muffler... the Brison 3.2 (52 cc) costs $450...


Overall, yes a 50cc gasser is gonna run a minimum of $300-$500 more.... but oh baby... the difference in wingloading, flight characteristics and resale value makes up the difference.

Bottom line is the MVVS 1.6 (when installed with required items) is approx. 1/2 lb heavier but less powerful than an O.S. 1.60... So you fly a plane that is that much heavier with that much less power... Why? When for $300 more you could have a lighter wingloading, better power to weight ratio, a better flying plane and a higher resale value?


Now, I'm not knocking your views, just wanted to offer an alternative view for comparison.