Saito 180, Os160fx, Irvine 1.50.


Less expensive alternatives

Super Tigre 2300 (1.40) MDS 1.48, Webra 1.20, GMS 1.20, Tiger Shark 1.20


These are in the exact order that I would choose, the most expensive are also my favorites.....go figure???


Best value Super Tigre or MDS 1.48


The rule of thumb for this plane is 30-33 oz engine! All of these fall in that catagory.....the Saito is the WORST on fuel, I have sucked down 20 oz of 30% $26 a gallon fuel in 9 minutes with a 180!!!

If you want it to perform like the "big boys" Keep it light! We all try to emulate $15,000 TOC planes with are smaller ones, the bigger they get the closer they are, what we forget is it is more than just a big engine! 38 oz wing load does not mean much when you have a 109" wing span, try it on a sukhoi with a 52" wing span! Even tho they run big engines producing thrust in the HUNDREDS of pounds! thier planes have the wing area for the wieght.

Keep this plane light and it will fly 3d, if it is over wieght you will think you are flying a F-16, trust....I have been there


Good luck!