erik / anyone...

How is the power with a 3w80xi? What is it turning for rpms and what was your final weight? Where are you hovering throttle wise?

I am close to pulling the trigger on one of these I just have to make some final decisions... I have an 80xi sitting here.. considering trading it in for a CS or 85xi.

well if you have the dough don't hesitate to get the 85 i haven't done any pull outs form hover yet, only flown 2 flights. mine came out at 24 lbs even. It is such a rad airplane. I didn't have to trim at all. I have hovered it up high briefly and from where i was on the stick it seemed like there should be enough left over to get out ok... I don't have rpms for the engine, sorry. The weather here in omaha sucks i am dying to get out.

Ha Ha! got 2 flights this morning, AMAZING! This thing pulls out of a hover just fine, in fact, just as good as my 91" cap did w/ 3W-75. Not a jerk, but a nice smooth upward acceleration. Hovers SO hands-off. ZERO wing rock, just as good as the cap or better.... but inverted it rocks a little, i'm guessing because all the weight is now above the wing.... but not bad i still haven't even laterally balanced it.. wow i'm so satisfied. This is what its all about. Did i mention i haven't touched the trims? Rolling harrier figure eights are simple. Yea to Wildhare for this one!

i get 15 minutes with 1/4 tank left over. Some guy just ordered one w/ Da-85 here and he was all giddy watching mine fly. mee too

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Thanks for the feedback... gets me that much closer to pulling the trigger watch when I pull it Tom wont have any Yellow left! haha. That would really suck.

Tom -- After a detailed evaluation of the horizontal stab, I beleive it is good. The elevators appear to be warpped slightly as you suggested. You are also correct in that without the counter balances it would be hard to tell that they are out of position. There are some difference from side to side. For your info, this is a 260 in the Patty Wagstaff colors. I did check the wings and they are perfect as I expected. I will report back after futher flight checks. John

Even with the elevator trim, the airplane does fly well. It is very good on a 45 degree inverted up line. No down elevator required. The 80xi is plenty of power. All I need now is more flying time. John