Before I start, I'll let you know I live in Denver, 5000' up.
I purchased the same model about 1 1/2 months ago.
My conclusion is this plane needs LiPo power. The stock 'nim' batt. sucks. I fried the ESC on the test stand, fer cryin' out loud..!
Called Hobbico, they sent out a replacement, AND a new motor. Same as in the '07-ish release...
The motor is fine, just the power supply is lacking...
I'm gonna try a 2S 7.4v 1500mAh to start.
Electrifly makes a nice 12(15?)A LiPo ESC which should work out. Anything is better than this bird's stock setup. This model has potential, it's just it came out in a pivotal time in power systems.
- I called Hobbico a couple weeks ago, asked them if they have any plans on upgrading the P/Sys...
- No joy.
Here's where tinkering pays off...
