RE: Kontronic Brushless Set 600 - Conversions
Dave,
I'm still using my older Futaba Super-8 radios. I have two for redundancy at shows since one radio is programmed for 67 planes! I saw the Futaba 9c last weekend. It is fantastic! Buy it.
Zimbo,
The duration is short with the CP1700 NiCd cells. I would say about 5 minutes tops. However, I will also recommend using a 20-cell setup of GP3300 cells that will double the flight time. I have so much excessive power with my 26-cell setup that the throttle rarely goes above 1/2 except for takeoffs. The Lancair is incredibly streamlined...much like a glider.
I use the CP1700 NiCd cells on new models to keep the power level high and weight down when using a new power system (Kontronik 600) and a new style plane (GP Lancair ES) that I am not familier with. I can then change to Lithium cells later to increase flight duration if I like the plane and its performance.