I am looking for the perfect brushless outrunner and prop combo aswell. My target is long flight time, not overkill power. my rtf weight right now is 14.5oz with the stock 280bb motor and a 3 cell 2100 tp pack good for 21-25 amps continuous. since hovering requires a 1:1 thrust ratio and i want to climb vertically i figure 1.5 would be more than enough, not for insane climbs but at least to ascend with confidence compared to the stock setup wich feels more like a 1.1:1 thrust ratio with my heavier pack. so to achieve this i think i need the esc, outrunner and prop combination that will provide about 25 ounces of thrust while drawing the least possible amount of amps out of a 3 cell lipo. i know i could get a 5400 and stick it in the gearbox then fly like a missile but i'd rather spend more time in the air learning all the 3d moves to better hone my skills and less time charging packs. i'm self taught, still learning and this plane is a great teacher. I just need more time in the sky with it. (that and i think my motor gave me it's last flight tonight)

I may be aiming low with 1.5:1 i don't know, it sounds like enough to hover, climb and do it repetitively. Or just climb endlessly then hover some more and repeat without a care in the world about throttle position, cell condition, motor temp etc... so i can concentrate on my flying.


So.. O guru of brushless motors, props, lipo's and thrust if you are out there, what combo should i use to reach this goal?