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Old 05-22-2006 | 06:18 PM
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Default RE: Showtime

Just maidened mine this weekend. What an amazing plane!

Snaps and spins are crazy on low rates and insane on high rates. Colors are very visible and plane is extremely easy to TO & land.

OS 120 AX gives unlimited vertical after 5 tanks and it's not even broken in yet, 1/3 throttle provides more than enough power for most conventional aerobatics (huge loops, etc.). I didn't try much 3D as the engine was still running very rich and wanted to avoid too much nose up and throttle transition type 3D flight. THE 120AX is using a bisson muffler that is shortened by about 2" to fit in the cowl (Also constricted the exhaust hole ever so slightly with JB weld to compensate for the loss of back pressure from the mod). The 90-degree standard muffler set up will fit as well but I don't like the looks of side-mounted engines. Guessing the plane comes in between 8.5 and 9 lbs with a 6volt battery firewall re-enforcement and pilot figure. Will try to get a more accurate weight soon.