I have an E-Starter that flys very well on the stock engine/gear box. I did go to an
EP-9070 prop, as recommeded when using a 9.6 volt pack. I have crashed mine several times, mostly flying a couple feet off the ground, when I should have been
2 or 3 mistake high. A friend arrived the other night as I was packing up to go home and wanted to see it fly. I decided there was enough light for one more flight. Bad decision!
I took off and realized I could not see the plane very well, so I made a couple of circles around the field and came in to land. There is a parking lot next to a large open lot where I usually fly. There was also a couple of tractor/trailors parked there. I just new I was clear of the trailers. The plane smacked one of trailers about six feet off the ground.
Broke the left wing off, shoved the motor stick back into the fuselage, crumpled the
cowling, then fell straight to the ground, breaking the tail off. It took me about an hour
with 5-minute epoxy, and it still flys great! The prop and the motor shaft survived.
The tail has been put back on three times now, and never breaks in the same spot. I
figure eventually, it will be all epoxy and I won,t have to worry about it breaking!
Any way, these planes are very repairable. I'm using a 9.6 volt AAA pack from
CheapBatteryPacks.com, and have plenty of power. I have found that a little oil on the
motor bushings and gear box bearings helps the power tremendously. I also use a little
silicone grease on the gears. I'm going to try out my Funny Park flyer as soon I get the chance. Anybody flown one of these? I like the GWS Corsair, too, but I don't know if I
can keep up with one yet, as I hear they are fast.
Good Luck,
Bud E.