RE: Best Plane for 3d with Evolution 1.00nx engine...??
The Katana 70 has 930 sq. in. of wing area and weighs 6.5 pounds, which is 143 sq.in. per pound. An Evo 100 yanks it around just fine, and the wing loading is light enough for good 3D performance.
The Aeroworks Edge 540T claims a 6.5 pound weight, but only has 690 sq. in. of wing area. The wing loading is 106 sq. in. per pound. The Evo 100 won't have any problem with the 6.5 pound weight, but the high wing loading won't fly 3D as well as the Katana 70.
The Funtana 100 has 1108 sq. in. of wing area with a claimed weight of 8.5 pounds. The wing loading of 130 sq. in per pound is acceptable, but the weight is simply too heavy for an Evo 100. The last Funtana 100 I test flew had an OS 120AX and it didn't have the power to weight performance of the Katana 70 with an Evo 100. I also suspect it weighed more than 8.5 pounds.
The Mojo/MoAss 60 has 1000 sq. in. and will weigh no more than 6 pounds with an Evo 100. The wing loading at 6 pounds is only 166 sq. in per pound......which is better than the Katana 70......and it weighs less to boot. At 5.5 pounds the wing loading becomes 182 sq. in. per pound, which is even better........especially for learning 3D.
And now you know why profiles consistantly outperform "fatties" when it comes to 3D flying.
Once you have experienced the performance of a 3D profile, flat planes start looking beautiful.