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Old 07-09-2007 | 12:09 AM
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IwakuniFlyer
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From: Iwakuni, AE, JAPAN
Default RE: SU-27 Flanker RTF

I finally recieved my twin GWS EDF-64 300H's from Tower on Saturday.

Changing the fans is a real straight-forward process and the simplicity of the wiring makes the swap very easy. The EDF64's fit nicely in the factory spots with minimal "massaging" for the larger inlet ring.

Sorry I don't have any pics of the process, but I left my camera at work.

Flight Report:
While I feel this jet could really benefit from brushless power, with the EDF64's and 300H's on the stock 11.1v LiPo takeoffs are noticably shorter and climbout is much better. The biggest gains seen the the GWS fans are speed. The jet is MUCH faster than before and the plane flies perfectly fine at 3/4 throttle. Aborted landing are not scary anymore and slow rolls look and feel much better. while she still needs a little nose-down for a loop, you won't need an outright "dive" anymore as long as you don't try to make the loop too big.

In all, for a mere $24, a HUGE bang-for-buck upgrade!

FYI, in my Flanker I'm running this setup and I love it.
Hitec Optic 6 Transmitter
Hitec Micro Reciever
Stock servos
Jeti 30A BEC Speed controller

Post 30 flight note:
After over 30 flights on my Flanker, the only problem I've had is the foam behind the nose gear crushing a little from my bumpy runway. Easy fix.