RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon
Okay, mine is done. I put a Magnum .91 four stroke on a GP .60-1.20 engine mount. Like others using a .91 four stroke, I mounted both the elevator (F3010) and Rudder (F3305) servos in the rear. I ended up with a 1500 ma, Nicad 5 cell pack in the rear to balance at 90mm from the leading edge. The planes final weight is 7.4 pounds, or about 24.3 ounce/sq. ft. wing loading, which isn't too shaby. I did not add any weight to the plane.
Now if the weatherman will just give me a decent weekend, we can see how it will fly. I have posted details on my member information. This was an extremely decent ARF for the money. Only the stars were stick on, so be careful with heat on them, they will shrivel up on you. I ended up cutting some new ones from Ultracote. My covering had allot of wrinkles when delivered. The main covering and star trails appear to be Ultracote or Oracover. I will post some pictures soon as I figure out how.
Good luck to everyone.
Mike Boyd
AMA 7197