Joe:

I have the 160 FS. Mine came in at 20.5 with no nose weight (all batteries are right against the firewall. Flies very well with this engine. I agree about the battery overkill. I use a 6v 2700 Mah. and like you load test before every flight. That also makes me very familiar with the condition of the battery. Any changes and I do some checking.

Keep us posted


Denis