RE: First flight Comp-Arf 2.6 Yak!
A weak setup? I have been running this same system (except for the Li-Poly, they where not invented yet) for 5 years in various 35% planes. I have added extra aileron servo's in anything heavier than 25lbs unless the ailerons are extremly stiff like the Composite ARF. The main point is if you build the plane very light then you you can get away with less. Less mass, less rotational force, less power to change directions.
The system in my plane has been well proven and works perfectly. I do not run regulators. I do not charge the 700mAh Li-Poly pak between flights. It works for a entire day of flying. (I have to thank Frank Noll for that tip he gave me years ago)
DKJens, I would run a 4cell Li-Ion 4400 mah if you are ganging servo's. I'm here in Ohio permanatly, I'm back teaching electrical engineering classes. The 42% ended up being more like 46%, but presently I'm burnt out on sanding.
And Yes, it does fly like it's filled with helium.