High Powered Unicorn...perhaps too high powered
Hi everyone,
I got a unicorn core kit for christmas, and since have added the following components to it:
Mega 16/15/2 Motor (Wanted a 16/15/3, but I was antsy and the hobby shop was out of stock on the 3)
9 Cell GP2000 Battery pack
Phoenix 45 brushless speed control
APC 7x5 prop
On the unicorn's maiden flight, it flew very well with this setup. However, after about 5 minutes or so (80% 1/4 throttle, 20% WOT) my motor cut out. When I landed, I found out that 2 out of 3 of my motor wires had broken free, and the heat shrink was starting to melt off. Other than that, I didn't see any other damage. I soldered the wires back on, and all seems well.
I'd like to prevent this from happening again, so I was thinking i should prop down a bit. Does anyone have any suggestions for a prop?
I was thinking about using a 6x4.
Thanks!
-Dan