thanks for the new thread EXCAP232

yeah mines 3.75lbs (a couple of ounces more now with some weight I put it the back to move the C of G), with an irvine 53 running an apc 12.25 x 3.75, and it accelerates out of a hover like a exorcet ! Forget a tuned pipe it really doesnt need it Luke, maybe a Weston throttle pipe would be good. Knife edge performance is such that canopy position isnt going to make any perceptable difference. Mine will KE loop at 2/3 power no problems.

I love it, and have flown it almost to the exclusion of all my other models.

I used balsa and my own construction methods to get it down to its low weight However Graham has shown you can get it light with the CNC pack. Obviously the low weight gives extra performance, but care is needed in blustry conditions as it can get blown about a bit. As and when I trash this one I'll definately do the same again and make another.

Chris