Originally posted by robert
Imagine the power of a similar sized glow? Some rich people will use it, some more become sponsered, and before you know it, you have the same problem. Also, I beleive that they will also make gas engines pathetically expensive. Gas might come in for a little while, but I doubt if it will be here to stay.
Well.. I don't agree, but that's a horse race in itself. I don't think a similarly sized glow engine would be practical, simply due to the fuel required.
If YS or OS was to make a gas engine for pattern then I agree with you.. It would be ridiculously expensive. On the other hand, we already have manufacturers out there making smaller gas engines and they're priced generally below the YS or OS 1.40's.
3W-24i - $449 (3W guys are flying this in a 10.5 pound AA airplane with incredible power available)
ZDZ-40 - $410 (Dick Hanson is using this engine now)
I have heard of a possible 34cc engine at roughly 2 pounds installed weight + exhaust and a 30cc engine at 1.85 pounds in development. These would both be produced from well known gas engine manufacturers and I seriously doubt the pricing would be above reasonable levels.