ORIGINAL: stick man
Yeah I was wondering about the stock prop as I have a bunch of 5S 3300mah that i'd like to use on this plane. But then at 1.1lbs pre batt, I'm a bit worried about the weight of the 5S. ???
With this size of a plane? It will not notice 3300mAh packs..
I've flown it with 5000mAh packs w/o problems.
ORIGINAL: stick man
If the weight isnt too much then I'll stick with the stock 13x4 with the 5S, and maybe put a larger ESC in it, as recommended.
If you stick with a stock prop or even move up to 13x6 for a bit more speed, there is NO need to swap out the ESC.
If you ever do swap out the ESC, the only reason to do so is to permit a higher current draw.... and to do that safely you'll also need to put in a bigger and heavier motor too.
Don't bother... you can safely increase the pitch of the prop for more speed or even switch to a 14x4e prop ( if available )...
The motor and ESC will handle both.
The problem with the reviews are that people are putting on overly large props with no thought to the amount of current draw this produces.
See my "dumb, dumb, dumb" comments there!
ORIGINAL: stick man
Also, I'm not exactly clear on what triangle stock is.
Triangular shaped hardwood "stock" for hobbiest, available close to the Balsa displays at your hobby store.
ORIGINAL: stick man
As far as the maiden is concerened, I'm not too worried because I've got many flights on my 72'' Cub and a couple on my Cessna 182 now. I also have many hours on my rc helis so I think I'll be ok with the Katana, unless theres something weird about the flight characteristics that would throw me way off. ???
Eh, Whose Cessna are you flying?
If it is a foamy, then no don't assume you are "OK"... this is a different ballgame!
If your Cessna is a larger balsa plane, then I'd get help for at least the first flight...
I suspect you'll acclimate within a flight or two, but you'll be facing things you are currently inexperienced with and could result in the crash of your plane.
Better to have someone else maiden it for you and hopefully buddy box the first time out.