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Old 07-09-2002, 11:49 AM
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gwright
 
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Default E3D Rocks !

Thanks for the kind comments. By the way, its "GWMP" (gary wright model products) not "GW3D" . The hacker C40 with a 14X7 at 4.6 ratio and 10 3000's is giving me from 8 to 12 minutes of flight time, which is a bit more than the endoplasma. However, for those wanting good performance and low bucks, it will perform well on the endo with the recommended 12X8,.. but a bit more difficult to hover, as hover occurs at about 85~90 percent throttle, whereas it's about 50% power with the hacker to hover. However, if you wanna save some bucks initially (before you get addicted to e-flight and buy the hacker), use the endo, but use CP1700 batteries. Flight times will be down to 5~6 minutes, but it will hover nicely since it'll be 1/4 lb lighter. another option I've been testing recently is a higher ratio gearbox from england (ripmax, 5.5 ratio inline box). With the endo you can run a 14X7 with that ratio, hover at about 60%~65% throttle even with the heavier packs. pitch speed is down 6 or 8 mph, but you never fly this type plane at more than 1/2 speed anyway so it's not an issue.