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Old 03-17-2014 | 10:43 AM
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Kelly W
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Hey Brian,

I can't speak for a P-60, but I had a PST 600R on my old stingray and I'd guess it was 180-200 if you get a good run at it. These things LOOK a lot faster than they are - due to size. They are also relatively slippery, so slowing them down on approach took some getting use to.

One thing I noticed on mine is that the plane is very susceptible to roll trim issues if you have poor centering servos on the elevons. One set I had would NEVER let me trim it to go straight and level. It always wandered one way, then one click at max resolution woudl make it wander to the other side, very uncomfortable to fly at a distance! I think those were Hitsc 5625's. I changed them for 5945's and it was instantly rock solid. Lesson learned, don't under-spec the elevon servos... Unfortunately a few flights after I finally got it flying well, I Roo hopped it on final and did a bunch of damage to my wings, fuse, and gear. She's a hangar queen for now and into the distant future.

Awesome paint job by the way, looks very cool...




Question, I know it’s not recommended, but has anyone ever put a P-70 on one of these?

Kelly

(PS: Doe' ! - sorry to repeat Matt's answer... he beat me to it! )