Well, I know it's been a while, but sometimes life gets in the way...........

After several flights with the AXI noted above, purchased a Whatts-Up meter, and deduced tha the Kokam batteries were not up to the task (voltage drop under load). So I changed both the motor and batteries on the Edge, to a E-Flite Park 480, and an APC 11X5.5, and some new batteries were ordered (TrueRC 1500 3S, capable of 15amp discharge/20amp burst). Testing with the Whatt meter confirmed that these batteries were up to the task. This power set up put the plane a bit over the recommended weight, at 17 oz.

Being new to this (3D), the first few flights had me confused. But then it clicked....

What a fun plane!

At my age and skill level, the larger size really helps in visiblity. About 200Watts allows me to point the nose up, hit the throttle, and get out of Dodge. Flew in a 5mph breeze yesterday, and into the wind, was able to hoover for a good 10 seconds. Also, compared with other foamies I've seen, this one (with the airfoil) tends to "settle/sink" at reduced throttle settings, compared with others that either go nose down, or require a throttle up/flair attitude. Really helps on sticking a landing without landind gear in the grass.

I really am enjoying it. Lots of fun.

I think when the CA overwhelms this plane, a Super might be in order, if the current power system would be suitable.



Doug