Bob, I understand what you are saying and I've seen many people overpowering their airplanes for bragging rights. They flew like lead sleds but they had the biggest engine they could stuff in/out of the cowl.[X(] Actually, most of these 27% class aerobats would do extremely well with the new Saito 220 but at $18.00 in glo-fuel for 5 or 6 flights, gas engines become a more attractive/economical option.