fastplane

I like the baby extra 260 but would like to use a four stroke. I have a Saito 125. Has anybody used this engine on the plane? How does it fly with the Saito 125?
Any problems? Thanks.

rctom

I had a local customer who used one and was very happy. I saw it fly and was pretty impressed.

TF

fastplane

Thanks for the good answer. How does the Saito 125 compare to the DLE 30? Which would give better performance / power? Thanks.

rctom

Well having only heard about the Saito I can't give a good answer, but I am partial to the DLE-30 because of all the reasons why I prefer gas engines over glow.

TF

jsallade

I own a WH Baby Edge powered with an MLD-28, a 1/4 scale RV-4 with a Saito 125 on the nose and previously owned an OS-200FS that was on the same Baby edge. I have also flown side by side with a guy who has the DLE-30 on the WH Baby Extra. I have measured prop RPMs with similar props on all and I can tell you the DLE is strongest followed closely by my 28. The OS-200 is in the same ballpark as the 28 (maybe a bit more torque/happier with slightly bigger/higher pitch props) while the Saito 125 is significantly less powerful than either. I am sure I would not be happy with performance of the airplane with the 125 on it. I can't imagine getting through an IMAC basic pattern with that combo and certainly no hovering or the like. My RV-4 and my Baby Edge weigh in within ounces of each other (granted totally different airplanes) with the RV being less than half a pound (probably 4-6 ounces) heavier. It can loop and roll and do beautiful hammers but is will not climb straight up forever like the Edge will with the 200 or the 28. Hope this helps set your expectations properly.

fastplane

Thanks for the personal info. Disappointing seeing how I have this almost new good Saito 125 and no identified plane to use it in. Can't just justify buying WH with DLE 30 while leaving the Saito 125 sitting in a box. Must look elsewhere for a plane.

jsallade

I'd probably sell the Saito and by the WH... Did I mention I love the Baby Edge??... just the 125 isn't what I'd put on it.

cloudancer03

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your satio 125 is a damn good engine! I have the 150 and 180.I also bought a dle30 .I think different engines for different flying styles and situations.I dumped ally 2 strokes but I'll never part with my satios.they are so good.I went with a dle30 for my seagullextra 260 instead of my 180.performance is equal if your flying it as a sport rc.but I like mixing in some 3d so the dle30 gives me a bit of an edge.for the best 3d performance the lighter airframes around 9.5 to 10.5 ...