After much research I ordered my Venus 40 yesterday after crashing my 4* on Sunday. I've been interested in pattern flying for some time and this seems like a great plane to start with. I now have the very enviable dilemma of trying to decide which of my three out of commission engines to put in the plane. Behind door #1 is an OS 46FX, door #2 is a Magnum 52 4S, a lastly, door #3 is an OS 61FX. I've read that the 46FX will fly the plane "fine" but is that a Cindy Crawford/Bo Derek kind of "fine" or a "she's got a nice personality" kind of "fine"[]. If its true that bigger is better than I'll put the 61 in it but I'm somewhat concerned with the resulting weight issue.

Anybody got an opinion,

I have an ASP 46 mine and think it is sufficient. I know a lot of guys here have the os 50sx in theirs and have commented that it is the "perfect" match. I'd try and keep the plane light and either go with the 46 or 52. The 61 might be overkill, but people always want to overpower their models

go to the rcuniverse magazine and read the review I did on this plane. OS 50SX. There are videos on it. Perfect for the plane.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine

search for "venus"

I agree, OS 50SX is perfect. However if I had the engines you have available, I'd use the 46FX.

Mine has a OS 60SF, and hoooo boy! What a blast!

Knife edge loops, knife edge figure M's and two vertical snaps and keep going.

Great fun with that much power to play with.