Not at all Bob. If the guys wants to 3D the thing he's going to have to go with gas. If he wants to do it inexpensively he'll have to buy a 3MM 53cc or a DL-50. I don't think glow even comes into it unless you're already VERY good at 3D like Vinny or Kyle. I tell you what CowboySaver, my 3MM puts out 25 pounds of static thrust with a Vess 22A and I just bought a DL-50 that I plan on running a Vess 23A on. Based on the size of the plane I would say the 3MM would be better as it is very compact for the great power it puts out and would fit in the cowl nicely but the DL-50 would also be fine. Just a lot more cylinder sticking out of the bottom of your cowl. Mind you, with the DL you can use DA tuned pipes. Now how's that for summing it up???