I am contemplating moving from my YS 140 Powered 25% size areobats to "real" gas capable aircraft. Not 25% glow designs with gas power. On the other end of the scale, I am not intersted 40% models that require $400 dollars in digital servos just on the rudder and an investment in a trailer or Hummer to carry it.

Your experienced suggestions would be appreciated

Been there, done that...

I understand your dilema all too well. Gas is so much better than glow for so many reasons it isnt funny, but unfortunately the best gassers are pretty darn big. If you're not into competition, I think you'll be very happy with any of the 80" kits out there right now, and there are a lot of 40-50cc engines to choose from, from BME to DA to Brison. The great thing about the 80"er is you can get away with a little less servo as the control surfaces arent much larger on a 28% than your 24-26% glow's. You *should* be fine with whatever you are using for ailerons and elevator now, the Rudder will probably be your only necessary upgrade - but without knowing specifically what you are running now, I cant say for sure.
If you're in competition, the picture changes - in that case, start saving for the hummer....


hope this helps.

Hey Joe
I sold the Telemaster and ordered the Taylorcraft yesterday. All was going good till my wife came home with a sick mini van, guess i won't be flying this weekend. Oh well. Talk with you later.

Doug

I have a couple of gas planes from 70 - 125 inch span, and your right the small ones get used more because its easier. Look at the Super Kraft Laser 2000 and Texas Hurricane, GP pitts, and the Wild Hare line. :^)

I find gas less complex than glow by a long shot. No touchy needle valves that change with weather conditions, start it and forget it. As long as you stay at 30% or below You dont have to buy the super expensive servos. And bigger fly's smoother. No doubt about it. If I had a trailer I would sell all my small stuff and go all 25-33%

Ditto, and the fuel is so much cheaper!!!