Jaka,

I tried ground testing an 11x6 Master Airscrew on it back in December. I had to lean it all the way out to the "beginner" adjustment stop just to get it to 2C at 12,000 RPM. I figured this lean was probably not a good idea so I put the 10x6 back on it and the connecting rod snapped the next time I started it up.

I took it back to my LHS, told them the steps I had taken, and they sent it in for a warranty replacement. I don't think the motor that came back broken in (which is ok by me), but like superpimpN, I haven't been able to get it run correctly. The air adjustment keeps moving on me.

Yes, I've taken it to the field and had a couple very experinced models try to help me. Best guess by the guys at the field is it has an air leak somewhere.

After dying and dumping my plane in the weeds twice during take off, I took the e46 off and haven't looked at it since.

I'm on my second plane and have the alpha put away until I can get my nephew started on it. When that time comes, I'll probably give the evolution 45 one more try before putting an OS 40 FX on it.

IMO, the e46 is probably ok for it's intended purpose, ie getting you in the air. I appreciate the attempts by the manufacturor to get it fixed, but I would hold high expectations for having it for a long and useful life when moving it on to a second plane.

One thing, they need to give a range of recommended propellers. At $5 a crack, the OEM props are sort of pricey, not likely to be found in anyones field box when busted, and is likely to be the first adjustment made to the alpha, and would keep others from making the same mistake I did (if I did make a mistake that is).

Cheers!