Hello Walt,

I too am flying a MagicE but with a slightly different setup. As you said, it is thoroughly enjoyable! Mine has a Mega 22-20-2 motor, MEC Monster gear box at 6 to 1 reduction, Phoenix 60 controller, 12-3000 mah NIMH cells for power, and turning a 16-8 or 15-10 propeller, and Ultimate BEC. Sounds like it performs almost identically to yours. I can get 12 or 13 minute flights if I use 1/2 throttle or 6 to 7 minutes at full throttle. Half throttle allows me to do everything except vertical so that's where I leave it most of the time.

I am interested in how you did the bolt-on-wing mod. Can you post some pictures of this mod?

As for cooling, I didn't open up the firewall, but have scoops on the sides of the fuse made from plastic spoons. I'll try to get some pictures for you. They seem to work well and I haven't had any over-heating problems yet. Have flown it in 90 degree temps with no cooling problems.

I too am planning on switching to LiPoly batteries. What size pack are you planning to use?

Later;

D.W.