Are you already committed to using the Saito .56 engine? A Saito .82 fits in the same mounting foot print and will open up quite a few options in ARFs and kits since it has approximately the same power and weight as a strong .45 to .55 glow two-stroke engine. The Saito .56 is about as strong, but heavier and larger, than a strong .32 to .36 two-stroke engine. There aren't many selections available for the latter size engine.

If you already have the .56 and can't trade up, Phoenix Models (sold by Tower Hobbies) has a .25 sized low wing model that would fill the bill if you put the RC flight battery in the fuselage back behind the wing in its own little compartment.

On the other hand, the Kaos 40 ARF will just fly with the Saito .56 with extremely limited vertical performance and would be suitable for the lowest classes of competition only. However, if you are just starting out in aerobatics, that might not be a bad combo.


Ed Cregger