Wow! [sm=shades_smile.gif] ... all I can say is WOW!
Ok, I'll say more...

I just came off a disappointing end to my Super Sportster EP. They should call it "UP" (under powered).
It never really was the plane I was hoping for, but the Mini Pulse XT sure is!

I purchased the PNP kit that came with servos and the 450 park motor/22A ESC.
I ran it bone stock (used the 10x7 slow fly prop) and was amazed at how spirited it was.
The only change from the suggested set up, was that I used a 2200mah vs. the suggested 2100mah lipo and I left the wheel pants off.

I was thrilled by how quickly it got into the air and how well it climbed. With a 3-4mph head wind, it practicaly leaped into the air!
After a few minor control tweaks, it was tracking straight and flying at a comfortable speed with just half throttle.
I did 4 short flights and landed it in the grass 3 times and once on pavement with out the wheel pants on.
The battery seemed to have enough juice for a couple more, but I went ahead and put her up.
I tried a couple loops, rolls, and hammer heads just to get a feel for her and it handled very nicely.
It landed great too. It glided in and tracked so well, I just can't get over it!
The only problem I had was that it didn't roll very straight, but that will improve with practice and a couple minor adjustments.

When I bought it yesterday, I almost bought the ARF version and a Park 480 motor.
I'm glad I didn't. The 450 is plenty for me right now but I'll look at getting a 480 down the road.


Would any of you suggest running an APC "E" prop vs. the SF-slow fly?
What differences could I expect by running an E prop?

Mini Pulse XT ROCKS!!!! [sm=thumbup.gif][sm=lol.gif][sm=wink_smile.gif][sm=teeth_smile.gif][sm=biggrin.gif]

Its a good little plane alright. I still remember mine quite fondly. It's in the wardrobe awaiting a new nose. The e prop will give you more top end speed, but less low down pull. Say hello in the sports flying and aerobatic section, there is a appreciation thread on this plane.

clovus

The Mini Pulse XT is my all time favorite plane even though I "retired" it. Well, I crashed it and then couldnt find the parts (guess it is quite a few peoples favorite plane :-) ) so I bought a Super Sportster. Also a good plane but there are days when I wish I still had my Pulse.

Have fun with it. Not sure if you still need to worry about not being able to order a nose cone or fuse and find out they are back ordered but if not, you will love it.

Cheers,

dave

The Mini Pulse isn't a 3D plane, so this thread won't get a lot of responses. However, there is a giant Mini Pulse thread in the sport flying section here.


http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4692202/tm.htm