Hi madmorgan:

You want a old timer, how about 77? Yes I fly 3d electrics cause I can still see them in close. Ok, the guys told you the motor is adequate, and wonder about your prop size. First things first. Will the thing hover as is without getting motor or battery hot? For what its worth, I stay away from gear systems, just another thing to go wrong and more weight. Buy a watt meeter and use it to find out if your prop or controller is adequate. Just follow the instructions, not rocket sience. You can not really tell where you are at without a watt meeter, a cheep investment that will save you big bucks in a short time.

Now, a pro were are not. I assume you are past your teens. Know that today's kids are not human, so don't try to follow until you can do good rolling circles. Yes I can. A lot of the pros will use 6 pitch props. Great for the pros. Us guys are much better off with a 4 pitch prop. Lets the motor hover without a lot of strain, and best of all, slows things down a bit, bails out with authority. If your setup does not pull you out quickly with ease, find a fix that will. Bigger is not always better, weight is our mutual enemy.

This is a start, read stuff by Red Schoefield, Dr. Kiwi and learn from all including the 3D forum guys. Enjoy