ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey
While what you're doing won't hurt anything (unless you botch the soldering job
) it's not needed.
Most of us run long extensions in GS planes and there's really no problem doing so, what you're doing isn't that big in the grand scheme. My Funtana had the recommeded extensions and flew fine for years.
FWIW, I agree completely. 40% gas 3D or 1/5.8 A10 with 48" leads X 2. Never a funtcional problem. I thought about soldering earlier with the A10 but with the concern of any heat that could melt insulation and cause contact across the wires, I decided not to go that way. You can also crimp very reliably if you try a few to get warmed up on and make your own. I cant remember rigth now where I got mine but if you are interested I can post a good source for crimping pliers.
Good luck
Dave