opjose

Yeah I looked at the Park 450 as a possible replacement motor, but this doesn't buy me anything over what I have now. It sounds like we are running about the same setup.

My plane comes in at 26oz all up flying weight.

I need far more than that, as "pull" to get hovers.

A 200-300watt motor should do, but then I'm also talking about reducing flight times and getting a new motor and ESC...

I'm not displeased with the current setup, but it would have been nice to have unlimited vertical as well. The speed is fine as is.

I'm going to try a 10.4.7 slow flyer prop next.

I really like the magnets for the hatch.

I drilled holes where the lip is closest to the gear and expoxied in two round magnets.

I then placed two metal washers flush into the door, so that they have full contact with the magnets.

This is more than strong enough to hold the door in place, and permits quick access to the battery area.

With the longitudinal battery tray, I can put in much longer batteries lengthwise... although I'm happy with the 2200mAh.

I've run the plane with 1800mAh, 2000mAh and 2200mAh batteries thus far. I merely move the larger batteries a bit further back to keep the C.G. in line.

Actually I find that the stated C.G. is a bit too far forward.