Selecting an Engine
All the above models are designed for internal combustion engines, electric
powered models are available, but flying time is far to short for learners and
investment in battery packs is expensive. They are however getting better all
the time.
As mentioned above, the engine sizes come in 4 main sizes 30,50,60,90. Some
models can accept a range of engines such as a 30-50, 60-90, but most are
developed for one size.
The list below gives the name and size of engines that have been found to be
reliable and effective.
| MANUFACTURER | ENGINE SIZE/NAME |
| OS-MAX | 32 SXH |
| OS-MAX | 50 SXH |
| OS-MAX | 50 SXH Hyper |
| OS-MAX | 61 LXH |
| OS-MAX | 91 SX-H, C-Spec |
| THUNDER TIGER | 60,70 |
| THUNDER TIGER | 50 |
| IRVINE | 36, (39 abc - hot set-up only) |
| IRVINE | 53 |
| WEBRA | 35 |