ORIGINAL: PaulD
ORIGINAL: reo
Elan and the P-120 (no need to turn it down) is a great combination.
+1 Reo's totally correct. P120 is perfect in the Elan. If you're going bigger - Torus but either
with the XL or Torus, be sure to put something bigger than a P120 in it.
PaulD
I cannot disagree more with the above statement !!!!!
I have a 160 in my XL. Even though I loaded it up with a lot of crap I dont need and it turned out heavy it climbs straight up after t/o. I spend most of the flight at 1/2 throttle or less, often at 1/3.
The 160 takes a LOT of throttle management. Others have flown the XL, even from grass, with an 80.
I EMPHATICALLY recommend that the 120 is PLENTY of motor for the XL. I'm sorry if this seems offensive, but anyone saying otherwise is.........Just.Plain.Wrong.
Look thru the XL build thread and read the many, many comments regarding engine sizes.
Don.