KMW1...

I think the Saito 220 would probably be a good engine for this plane. You'd probably be about 12 1/2 lbs ready to fly less fuel. That would be a good weight for that engine. I think the reason most wouldn't use that engine is the expensive fuel it uses, and a lot of it.

I bought this plane with the intent of making it my first gasser. If I didn't like it I could always convert it to glow. But, I really like the gas. It "feels" different than the glow engines but I'm getting used to it. I like the simple stuff you take to the field, the low prices, and the education I'm getting. I'm presently building another gasser right now. I think I'm hooked. Another benefit, is less mess but the mess never bothered my with the glow so that's subjective.

Anyways, gas was just the next logical step for me. I still have plenty of glow planes and don't think I'll get rid of them all. But I do like the gassers.

thanks
Barry