As the original poster of this thread, let me be clear. As a beginner, I certainly don't plan on doing anything fancy for a long time, but if I am going to spend close to $700 or $800 for a system, (plane, engin, radio, extra servos, etc.), I want to have a system that I can grow with for a long time.

My research indicates that the Saito 100 fits the plane well and will balance with just putting about 3 oz in the tail or moving some of the weitght aft.. That's why I am looking to that engin, not just the power.