What motor would you use in a 50cc size?

[Av8r RC]

Hi all,

I plan on getting a 50cc size bird around Feb/Mar when it starts warming up and the evening light starts getting later again.

If price was no option what motor would you get to power a 50cc size plane? OS, DLE, DA?

Also what plane would you get. I'm leaning towards a 89 Slick, and may also be able to get a Fantasy Blue one kinda cheap soon. But I'm open to suggestions.

And FWIW I have a 51 Slick (by far my fav), 48 EF Edge, 47 SHP, 40 EPP Edge, used to have a 41 Edge, and have flown a 71 Slick.

 

[gyro]

I've got an 89 FB Slick! Great plane, you won't be disappointed!

Mine has a DLE-55 in it, but it seems it needs a little more time to break in, or some bowman rings!

If money was no object, I think it's safe to say the DA-60 hands down. But I'm still new to gas!

-G

 

[BOSSIER_ROB]

I'll echo the DA-60. It's a sick powerplant on the 89". And when I say sick, I mean it's a friggin awesome match made in heaven. Throw a Falcon Carbon 23 x 10 on stock mufflers and let it eat.

 

[Ohio AV8TOR]

Another vote on the DA-60, I really like mine. Great throttle response and power. Do it right the first time!

 

[rcmergler]

ill also go with the da-60, just a great motor!!!

 

[robj]

dle55 with a 23a working out fine in my 87. About $350 complete from tower with discounts. I was angling toward a da60 until I flew an 87 with a 55 at Shreveport. Da60 was going to be about $750 complete. The 55 bolted right up.

Maybe Ray will let me fly his one day!

 

[Ohio AV8TOR]

I would add that as much as I love my DA-60 if I did not get such a good deal used I would not have hesitated to get the DLE55. I have seen many planes fly pretty darn good with one.

 

[Av8r RC]

Hmm.. Thanks for the opinions. I was leaning towards the DA. Maybe I'll look at the DLE55 when I start buying anything.

 

[lugnutz]

here is another vote for the 55 and add the bowman ring and be amazed

 

[gyro]

I still need to order the bowman ring for mine... It feels anemic right now.