ORIGINAL: Zippi
ameyam,
Are you new to 3D are is it just this plane?
I am not new to 3D, I have been 3ding a Twist for a couple of years now. Engine issues on the twist earlier and even ths Reactor has prevented me from trying the other 3D moves, mainly hovering, flat spin and high alpha is what I do. Harriers were possible on my Twist but not on this Reactor.
ORIGINAL: Zippi
Are you sure you have your engine tuned properly and you have enough power to hover your plane?
My engine is tuned ok. Initially I did it and when in my second flight I heard the engine struggling in mid air, I had one of the experienced members tune it. Set it 1/8 turn back from max RPM with the nose held vertical.
ORIGINAL: Zippi
I'm running a Saito .82 with an APC 14X4W prop and it does fine. Try using more than 80% of power while your hovering.
Thats the point I am asking. Everyone had recommended that 81 size 4c is the right engine for this airplane. But 4c engines are not too popular at my field and 75ax is too big so my mentor suggested a 55ax. What I do want to know is whether the 55ax is powerful enough for this airplane. At that time the 61FX was not available and it is too heavy for its power. Now the 65ax is available and I am told its quite strong. The 81A is just too expensive. After haveing the LG break of recently in a hard landing, I reinforced everything, so it has gained a bit of weight from stock, may be 150-200 grams or so.
ORIGINAL: Zippi
How much expo are you running?
None, I am ok with the response curve being straight
Ameyam