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Old 05-27-2004 | 01:21 AM
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Default RE: GWS Estarter

LOL.... yes I'm addicted, I can't even sleep now...

I have a friend in England, met via here, who seems to really enjoy his Formosa.. I may eventually go that route.

On another note, I have NiMH and not NiCd.. if that even makes a big difference. My 400 is rated for 12-14v and I have a GWS 480E ESC like 15amp deal or something. just an f.y.i for your guys debate.. lol

Had a real nice flight this evening, like I said before I can't believe the difference after getting my CG straightened out. But is the 9 cell pack too much for everything? I think I can drop back to the 8 cell now and be fine as long as I keep it balanced. However I went ahead and ordered a 350 motor just to check it out and see if I like it better.

Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I've read the 400 is more of the torque monster vs the 350 has high rpms.. I know gearing also comes into play with this but I think my basic logic is ok. I figured with the 350 I'd be lighter plus with higher rpms a little faster. And basically I end up with an extra motor that I can use if one blows up or I get that new plane...

On one more note (sorry to ramble, but my brains racing away with me) what type of maneuvers /aerobatics due you think I should work on or would be appropriate with the estarter? I'm getting decent at the touch and goes and want to take it up a notch. Also pointers on "performing" or at least attempting to perform them would be awesome.

Thanks guys, you all rock!!!
Bamater