Yeah ben considering that....but the price of a new Saito 180 is offputting($400). I might look into a gas motor, but ive never used one and they dont seem to develop as much rpm no matter what size they are. From looking around....im seeing most gas engines develop max rpm of around 7500 for a motor of the right basic size for this plane....ie a 26cc. Most of the glow planes I fly get around 9000+, so 7500 would seem pretty anemic.
Anyone have any suggestions?