I have a showtime 90, with a satio 100, (broken in with 5 gallons of fuel), it pulls about 9400 RPM on 20% nitro with APC 16X4, my issue is the plane is 10.2lbs (dry), which is 1 lb over normal weight. Our field is grass, many bumps and ruts, my gear just pulled out on normal landing. So I had to really "beef up" the fuse with a more wood 1/8, right to the firewall, and add more supports on struts, gear is great now, but I added about 3/4 to 1lb in the process. I am learning 3D, and I want MAX power from my saito so I can pull out in a hurry...if ever needed.

Can I run 30% in it ? Do I need to add extra oil then ? Even at 10.2lbs, could a Saito 100 have enough power for 3D (if MAX'd out). I am hoping to pull 10,000+RPM with 16X4 on 30%, would that be enough balls for 10.2lbs hover ? Reading up someone said this got 12.5lbs "static thrust" from a Saito 100, so I would think this is enough ?

Any suggestions would be great (other than buy Saito 125 or OS120) ! I want to MAX out my current set up before I move up engine sizes !

Thanks/