Steve, I am in the same boat as you and have gone 'round and round' in deciding what to power a 27.5% Extra 260 with. My kit is in the final sanding stages and I think it will weigh a little more than the Hanger 9. Not totally sure about that yet. My kit (Miles Reed) is an older design but I enlarged the elevators and rudder in hopes of getting it a little more 3-d capable. First I wanted a light 50 cc, then I decided I needed a 40 cc. for better wing loading. I've had good luck with the Brison line and settled on a 2.4. Changed my mind again and started searching for a BME 44. (hopefully a near new used one for a great price). Now I'm looking at the MVVS/Evolution 45 mg. I'd prefer to save some $ with a reliable used BME 44, but if I have to buy new, I think either the MVVS or Evolution 45 MG might be the ticket. I can't seem to "get off the pot" on this one![sm=confused.gif] Oh yeah, I considered a Taurus 2.4 but like you say, their 3.2 is only a few ounces heavier and then I got even more confused. Oh well, that's what makes this hobby so much fun