Great post stoneenforcer.

We've had bad weather here recently so I haven't been able to fly yet with different props, etc. But I did break down and buy a Park 480 motor and an amp meter.

At wot this setup with the 11x8E prop pulls 29amps. My auw is a hefty 29 oz. I was able to remove some of the lead weight in the nose and I may be able to remove a bit more after test flying. Don't know for sure why my auw is so high. Probably the added weight of the 40A esc and I did switch to larger wheels. Otherwise, I have the standard full house setup with HS-55's, Electron 6 receiver, and TP 2100 Prolites.

I'll report back when I have flown with the Park 480.