RE: new engine
Dirk:
I have flown my personal Flash with the Falcon - 23lb and the Super Eagle - 30lb. Flash has been flown with 18lb thrust turbines.
Rabbit is producing 20lb thrust. Will be very good as a power plant. Total all up weight with both tanks and the Rabbit should come in at 26lb with fuel.
For unlimited vertical, I would go with the Super Eagle and then reduce max RPM to 124,000. This is what I feel to be the perfect set up. With both tanks, you will experience 10 minute flights with no worries.
Thanks for the question.
Eric Clapp
Jet Central Micro Turbines