RE: DA50-is it worth the extra $$$
Supporting a local company is a good thing but there is a huge difference between retail price of both engines If you are looking to buy from the cheapest source. And from experience with both, It doesnt worth paying more than double the price of the same/stronger engine. - Yes, DL50 puts out more power on the same day, same moment, same fuel, same oil, same prop, same spinner, same airframe, same arresting rope, same weight scale. The difference is not huge - around 350-400gr of thrust difference. But still counts.