I was able to get in four flights today in between thunderstormes. My Hacker C50 14XL motor is still backordered from Espirit Models. They had shipped me the wrong size motor, a C50 13XL. In order to get in some test flights, Espirit Models also loaned me a APC E20-15 prop. I was skeptical about this arrangement. Much to my suprise, the engine and prop pulled like a tractor. The plane flies a lot slower and does not quite have the vertical as did my OS140. I can get in two Masters pattern flights and only use up some 4500ma out of the 6000ma batteries. So far the maximum motor temperature was 120F. The batteries are only slightly warm to the touch. It was around 85F today. This plane tracks every bit as good as it did when it had a glow engine.

Now if Espirit Models can send me the proper C50 14XL engine, I can get in some serious Masters practice. I now have a plan to get the plane down to 11# even. I'll have to leave off the wheel pants, use a smaller flight pack battery and go with the lightened TruTurn spinner and aluminum jam nut. I can carve out another half ounce by eliminating some excess bracing.

I am getting excited about pattern again.

Steve