Insanemoondoggie, you're exactly right about the 'putting on the brakes' part. Face it, these planes are meant for aerobatics, not speed.

I couldn't believe the difference when I switched from an 11x6 to a 12x4 (your prop suggestion is probably a bit better), but I confiess that I lost my Twist 40 3D on final because I did not anticipate that it would slow down as much as it did. I was turning from base to final and from that aspect, it was a little difficult to judge the speed. It snapped and went in. Pilot error. Next time, I'll be able to anticipate it.

Bob