Tony: I finally resolve my problem with posting to this forum! I've been putting off a motor selection for my PL Partner because of some degree of uncertainty about the best alternative. I recall you recently replaced your C50 14XL with a 15XL and a 24 x 12 APCE prop. European flyers seem to have settled on the 13XL with a slightly smaller prop, and I've even seen reference to some pattern flyers utilizing a 12XL. I have a 12XL spinning a 20 x 13 APCE in a 10.6 lb IMAC style YAK and never have to go above 2/3 throttle even for extended vertical maneuvers. The Hacker motor/prop combinations being used for pattern seem to draw about the same current from a 10S LiPo pack....65 to 68 amps. I'd appreciate your thoughts regarding higher motor winds and larger props vs fewer winds and smaller props.

Mike Moritko
Papillion, NE