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Old 08-15-2008 | 10:05 AM
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Gatorb8
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From: Buena Vista CO / PCola, FL
Default RE: Good 3rd plane (3D) for > 8600 ft elevation

Hey guys....been a while

I decided to go with a Radical 330 since it was cheap. I plan on going to mojo eventually, waiting for arf but may just build it cause of non availability.

anyway, put a ys-63 I had on the rad 330, after tuning and proping I can bearly hold hover here at 8000'.
Guys at the field said you loose approx 3% of power for every 1000' so I'm -24%
So now I'm thinking of hanging a bigger engine on the rad 330
any suggestions? Is it worth the effort?

Was looking at a Saito 115
Will I just be chasing my tail by adding weight and thrust at the same time?

btw, it's a blast to fly and well worth the $70!
Gator

I know, everyone will say mojo, mojo, mojo..........I'm just not there yet