Hi Guys,

Been following the thread and saw my name mentione regarding OS LA engines. I'll say right up front that most times I mention liking them I get flamed into the next county.... but I do anyway. I think I have about 6 or 7 of them now. To keep things in context, I also own quite a lot of other brands/models too however, most of which I'm also quite pleased with. I also like the FP series... I still have a couple of them, I was sad to see them go, but that's progress for you.

Anyway, about the LA's and Stickits.... I agree with Dave here, if you can score a cheap FP, by all means buy one... theyre not hard at all to find... OS made a zillion of them over a very long period of time. If not, stop off at your LHS and pick up an LA .40. This will work well with a plane upto about 3.5 lbs. If your plane is heavier than that ( and it shouldnt be ) you might want the LA .46. They are lightweight, which is important with these type planes, reliable, handstart easily, economical ( less on board fuel load means lower wing loading and easier tank placement) and transition well enough to get the job done. I'm sort of a stickler about that too. Don't worry about RPM for sport flying. Think in terms of torque. Sure, a Webra .32 will spin a 10x4 WAY up there which is a must in competition, but the old LA will spin a 12x4 I like the larger disc area, makes hovering and other sport activities much easier for me.

This has been a good thread, I've learned much. These are about the only kind of planes I fly anymore. Everything else to me is booooooring
Anyone can go zoom/zoom up and down the field at 150 mph.. that doesnt take any real skill But it takes large.... er... coconuts to loop 5 ft off the deck then hover it into you and snatch it from the sky with your hand. You'll still amaze your buddies even if you fail ! ( and I often do ! hehheh)

Foamguy