okier- I think you'd be a lot happier with the 61 than the 52. The Saito 62 in mine gives the plane just a little more than "scale-like" power. Not grossly overpowered, but enough extra to be reallly fun! The extra power will help with certain maneuvers (larger, rounder loops, for one), and could help power you out of a tight spot someday, too.[X(] Also, you won't need to run the engine as hard all the time, so it will last longer as well.

EF- no gyros for me! Truly, I actually find the need for rudder coordination enjoyable. After years of flying Somethin' Extras, Ultra Stiks, trainers, etc. its nice to have a plane that forces me to pay attention. I figure this little bipe will make me a better pilot for sure.[8D]