RE: What gas engine to replace an OS 1.60??
Check out the MVVS 26c (1.60 cu.in.) gas engine, it should bolt right up to the mount in place of the OS 1.60. This engine will swing a 18x8 wide blade prop at 7600 to 8400 rpm depending on exhaust choice. This works out to about 17 pounds of real-world thrust (over 20 pounds if you beleive ThrustHP) so in a 11 pound airplane 3D will be a possible - on a 16 pound airplane it won't. There are several 40cc engines available if more power is required, but thier suitability depends on the airframe.