Hello everyone,
  I have just found out that the MP Jet 0.61 engines (From the Czech Republic or is it Slovakia?) are back in production after a 10 year break. I believe that the glow and diesel versions are available. The engines are the ball raced variety and there seems to be no intention of reintroducing the plain bearing versions. I have never owned one, but they are very well made and quality engines. The ones that I have seen have been very powerful.
  Has anyone had any direct experience of these engines. Prices are around $120, but for that you get a beautiful engineered piece of kit. I shall be buying one when I have saved up the cash. I would rather support EU manufacturers than Chinese ones.

Regards,

Andrew.

Hello Larry,
  That is interesting, the  last one I saw was a glow and it was very wet around the nose when it was running. Looking very carefully, the fuel wasn't coming out of the crankshaft nose, but blowing out of the venturi! The engine was overpropped and wasn't making sufficient rpm for the timing. A smaller prop cured this and the "wet nose " went away.
  I shall try the diesel version (I am a diesel freak), this may be a bit more stunt friendly.

Regards,

Andrew.