I have a 13.5 lb Senior Telemaster that is setup to haul r/c sky divers. It currently has an old Saito 120. It will carry one skydiver with relative ease but the plane has the capability to carry 3 2 1/2lb jumpers. I have done it a few times but it is a struggle. I am in the process of trying to decide whether or not to purchase a Saito 150 or the 180. Is the 180 worth the extra 30 dollars in cost over the 150. Please keep in mind I will be hauling upwards of 9 pounds for a total all up weight at take off of about 23 lbs. The Telemaster has a ton of lift and I know either would work I just wanted another opinion. I thought about changing it over to gas but that would require a lot of modifications where the replacement of the 120 with either of these would be just a drop in and go. Thanks in advance.

Mike

Well for sure the 1.8 will do the job.. and .. there's always the throttle stick!

I fly it around at between quarter and half throttle now with nothing on it, I am wondering if there is that much of a power difference between the 150 to the 180 to pay an extra 30 bucks?

You are talking about extra weight.. If the plane will fly on the 150 with the additional weight.. there's your answer.. is the power difference worth the $30bucks? Depends on what you want or need.. its only $30 bucks.

I have a 180 NIB and I'll split the difference w/ you. PM me if you're interested.
Al