I'm trying to decide if I want to try a gas engine on my H9 27% Extra 260 kit. I am quite impressed with what I've read about Taurus engines, and was definitely impressed with Bill O. when I spoke with him yesterday. The 52 is really too much for this airplane, but it only weighs three more ounces than the 42, and it has a throttle...

I'm trying to determine comparative weights between the T-52 and a DA 50. I'm talking the TOTAL package (less prop/spinner) that mounts on the airplane. The T-52, with radial mount and muffler, is about 60 ounces. I am not interested in insane power; but I intend to get a 30% airplane eventually, and the T-52 would be fine for that.

The reason I am using the DA 50 for comparison is because several folks have this engine on this airplane and seem to be satified with the combination. One guy on another forum said it was too heavy for him, but I suspect he is into extreme 3D where every extra ounce hurts- either real, or perceived.

I have NO interest in 3D, extreme or otherwise. Sport flying is my thing, and I intend to try IMAC just for grins.

Another caveat that is non-negotiable is, whatever engine I choose must run well on white gas/Coleman-type fuel. I store my models in the house and cannot tolerate any gasoline odor. Bill O. said he was going to try some of this fuel in a TS-52 this week.

So, can anyone tell me what a DA 50 with mount & Pitts muffler weighs?