ORIGINAL: Maudib
Straight builds... the Edge does come in lighter based on reports.
As you know from the Yak thread... there's a lot that can be done to lighten the Yak... a decent amount without CF...
I don't think you'd be disappointed with either based on your goal... but the Edge would seemingly give you a lighter wingloading. I haven't flown or seen flown the Lanier Edge (my buddy in Ohio has one but I never got to the field with him)... but he seemed to like it O.K.
I know that's not much help... [sm=72_72.gif]
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Add to that a
BCMA62 for $440.00 to your door.
Built right the Edge it should come in close to 18 pounds. At lower elevations this might work OK providing you are not expecting a rocket out of hover and the muffler on the BCMA is free flowing.[&:]
I know the controversy around the mod ZEN62 and the other 50cc's---still a bit confused over the entire
Truth on
power. From what I can tell a good running mod Zen 62 with free flowing muffler does pull a little better than the smaller 50cc.
And for
$850 plus a bit more for a hardware upgrade...and radio equipment looks like a lot of bang for the buck...very temping..[&:]
Please no "You get what you pay for" posts. It is true in a lot of cases, but not all. If you do have something to add please do, as we all have something to learn and something to teach.