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Old 11-21-2005 | 08:05 AM
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Default weight of overpowered 40 sized 3D planes

I have a Funky 40 from CAmodels. http://www.camodel.com.ar/Ingles/models1.htm Its a fun plane and with a TT pro 46 its great although it doesnt do alot of 3D because it is way underpowered. At the club they give me a hard time because I have to enter a torque roll up high because at WOT the plane slowly descends while in torque roll.

I recently picked up a Magnum 90 four stroke and it should be ready to fly next weekend. With the magnum installed the plane still balances fine as long as I move the battery pack back a little. What concerns me is the overall weight (5 1/2 lbs). With the magnum the Funky comes out about 8-9 ounces heavier.

I know it will have plenty of power but how is it going to fly being this much heavier?

I know some of you guys put insane sized engines on some of the Funtanas, etc. how does the weight effect the plane?

How much do your overpowered 40 sizers weigh?