I on the other-hand I like the G23 on the Dragon Lady Very much, What I find is some of the people using the G23 on the Dragon Lady use to big of a prop, I am currently flying a Joss Stik low wing which is the same size as the D.L. , I have the G23 mounted and it flys very well, weighs in at 10lbs 6 oz. I also flew the D.L. with the G23. Also some used the older engine which weigh more than the newer ones. I do not use the regular mount plate, I mount directly to the firewall and use a lighter aluminum muffler. The 15X8 prop works best for this plane, I moved the battery to the tail for balance, moving the servos would also be needed for the Dragon Lady, with the stick I did shorten the nose 2 inches, it is hardly noticeable, I would not shorten the D.L.. At flight speed it will climb out of site, it flys fine at half throttle. Take off is quick if wanted, just as quick as any other powerplant. It is not a floater, landing is easy but slightly faster, throttle control is used more than with a lighter plane, yes it will take some Pilot Skills for landing. I have no problem landing in short fields. Best of all I can fly it for a couple hours on a bucks worth of fuel vs what I spent feeding a 120 glow. You can lighten up the engine more if you use an electronic ign. but I prefer the regular ign.

But IMO the Very best Powerplant for the Dragon Lady is a .91 4 stroke, preferably a YS 91 , but the regular ones do great, Very light and responsive, not unlimited vertical but great flight characteristics.