Ahicks, I have been having the same exerience with a 48" epp edge. What a blast, but like you I am eating prop tips, with the different stall character. But what a blast. It will elevator in and fly like a feather, but the ESC sent with the package deal didn't work. So stick with the arf and by the electronics from Hobby King. Here is my source and a link to a You Tube video
http://www.bestvaluerc.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=363
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12BAPs0NnE0