Hey guys and girls,

I'm wondering what you all think or if anybody has first hand experience.

I have a highly modified 33% Lanier Extra that I am working on setting up. Unfortunately right now funds are very tight so I am looking to do things as cheaply as possible. It looks like if I use the 3w75IUS that I have the plane will come in at almost exactly 24 pounds.

Has anybody flown a plane around this weight with this engine? I'm not looking for a 3D monster but I want plenty of power for good IMAC type flying and maybe a hover if possible.

I was originally looking at buying a friends 3w80xi which would probably have been perfect but who knows when I will have the money to do that. I don't want to wait forever but I don't want to finish the plane with the 75 and it be a dog either.

I have read several different posts on here about this and a few guys have said yay and a few ney...

For what it's worth I am pretty much at sea level.

Let me know what you think!!!

Thanks in advance!!!

Scott