so i have seen ads and heard some talk. i am new to the hobby(this was my first summer flying). i fly spad planes right now. i went to the davis website and want to know straight out how much to convert a glow to diesel. i like the idea of getting more flight time and quieter flight. the fuel seems cheaper too. is it something for more advanced pilots or can a beginner do it without alot of trouble? is there a site i can got to to find more basic info? thanks for any help. oh yeah, right now i have an evolution .40 i was wondering if i can convert.

Davis charges around $60 for a 40 size conversion head, I think. Don't know if he has one for the Evo. The fuel is not cheaper than glow fuel. Economy is some better.

I found the learning curve quite steep for the conversions, and I've been running model engines off and on for 45 years.

But there are some unique things you can do with diesel. For example swing a much larger prop, as on my TF Spitfire, or run a long exhaust tube out the back of the airplane, as on my GP Cub ARF.

Diesel is fun, but you might want to start with a 1/2A size. I started with a MVVS .09. Got it for 20 bucks on special deal from Morris Hobbies. Hand starts easy and runs great. Not much of a learning curve.

Goodluck with your dieseling!

GR, Mr. Davis has a pamphlet called Diesel 101 that boils it down to the basices, it's not rocket science. I lucked out when I chose a SuperTigre .51 for my first conversion, it was a piece of cake to convert and set up. Edward Carlson has some very good info at "www.carlsonengineimports.com" about fuel and the setting up and running of Diesel engines. Also Eric Clutton "Dr. Diesel" has a book for about $10.00 that is good reading.