I just ordered the DL-50 myself.

There have been lots of positive feedback reports on the internet and here at RCU. In fact, during the time that I sampled, the DL-50 surpassed the DA-50 in customer satisfaction. Of course, if someone were to capture data from a later time frame, it could come out just opposite from my conclusions. To me, that means that both engines are good, from what I have seen.

I just can't see spending that much money ($650 with muffler, or thereabouts) for a sport gas engine. I'm not "serious" about R/C flying. I am not trying to emulate one of the 3D champs, I'm not fooling myself into thinking that I'll ever be notable at flying 3D, blah-blah-blah. I just want a 50cc engine that is fairly light, powerful, reliable and inexpensive. I think I have found that engine in the DL-50. We shall see.

If it turns out that I'm not satisfied with it, or after being great, I grow tired of it, I can get back 85 to 95% of my investment via the auction sites. So where is the risk?

Ed Cregger