First off Mike, I neglected to thank you in my previous post for taking the time to write a reply.

Second, yes, they "paired down" the Rimfire lineup a while ago. I agree with what you are saying. I don't know what goes into the decision making, but surely it was sales related. It would be nice to have a more extensive lienup, but if they aren't moving the numbers they need...

Maybe I need to look at a different brand motor which I'm not opposed to doing. However, back to my original issue, I think the easiest solution would just be to go to a 3800 or 4000 battery. Another guy at work is flying his EP Venus II with the same exact setup as I, but is using a 5000 mAh battery. I tried it once or twice and really didn't like it. I can really "flick" mine around with the lighter setup. It's like a feather.

Well, thanks again Mike and looking forward to your response.

And my question still remains for everybody else: Is flight time a concern when flying the sequences in Pattern competition, or do most of you have plenty in reserve?


Tim