Hello guys I think I've narrowed it down to the qualities I really care about for the engine I choose to put in my new Cessna when it comes. I want it to be able to fly scale, I won't be doing anything crazy with it, I intend to fly it like a real C-182, but I want an engine that will provide an extra bit of power in case I need it in high winds or in areas where there are a lot of trees.

What size is the Cessna?

In your other post you asked about fuel economy between 2-stroke and 4-stroke. You'll get better "mileage" with a 4-stroke, although the bigger glow engines can be rather thirsty. If I were getting this plane, I'd look at a G-20 or G-26 gasoline engine. Not only does it use less gas than an equivalent glow engine uses fuel, gas is a lot cheaper as well. You could put a 16 oz tank in it with the G-20 and fly for thirty minutes. A 1.50 Saito would need at least 24 oz to run that long (and probably wouldn't run that long). The G-20 would give you more than enough power for a 12-13 pound plane with a wing that big.

As for hand starting, the EI gas engines only take a couple of flips, and about all you have to do with an electric starter is bump it once.

BTW: consider posting all of your questions about one plane, engine, etc. in ONE thread.

Now you are being asked again what plane you are talking about, because this is a new thread.

ok I'll do that in the future. So you can use an electric starter with a gas engine?