48" Extra 300 EXP

[Bipenut53]

I understand, no problem, I do run with the timer on my DX8 but that is an average and if I fly hard then the flight time shortens. I normally only fly my Lipos correctly. I have been flying RC for close to 30 years and only been flying electrics for the last couple of years. I listen to peoples advice as I am learning all the time from lots of different people. So no offence taken lol

 

[Xpress]

I've found it's easier to learn from others mistakes because it's cheaper that way LOL!! :banana:

I myself tend to fly down to about 3.8v/cell, seems to make the packs last a lot longer, plus if I wind up putting the battery away for the week, it's already at a storage voltage.

 

[Doc Austin]

[video=vimeo;107358977]https://vimeo.com/107358977[/video]​

 

[Bushwacker]

I myself tend to fly down to about 3.8v/cell.

Same here. Although sometimes I dip to 3.7

 

[Bushwacker]

@Doc Austin
Dude that video is what sealed the deal for me. After watching that vid is when I purchased mine. As a matter of fact after flying this little 48 is why I keep thinking about getting it's big brother the 78". I started this thread trying to decide which plane to get and I keep going back to the EF planes. Somehow I always wind up looking at the 78 though. Thing is I want to try other airframes, but don't want to be disappointed after getting it and I know I wont be if I go with the EF. Oh the drama. :banghead:

 

[Bipenut53]

I've found it's easier to learn from others mistakes because it's cheaper that way LOL!! :banana:

I myself tend to fly down to about 3.8v/cell, seems to make the packs last a lot longer, plus if I wind up putting the battery away for the week, it's already at a storage voltage.

Yeah after flying my EF 60" with the 6s 5000mha battery for 7 minuets of flying on the timer and moderate flying, it comes down at 3.9 volts a cell on average. In the ballpark anyway.... Come to think of it I probably grabbed a not fully charged battery when it went to low volt on the esc.....

 

[YellowJacketsRC]

Why are you flying a 60" EF plane on a 5000 mAh 6s lipo? That's certainly a lot heavier than it was designed for.

Of course it can take the weight. If all your doing is sport flying then it is probably awesome. But if your trying to do anything like 3D your working too hard.

 

[YellowJacketsRC]

@Doc Austin
Dude that video is what sealed the deal for me. After watching that vid is when I purchased mine. As a matter of fact after flying this little 48 is why I keep thinking about getting it's big brother the 78". I started this thread trying to decide which plane to get and I keep going back to the EF planes. Somehow I always wind up looking at the 78 though. Thing is I want to try other airframes, but don't want to be disappointed after getting it and I know I wont be if I go with the EF. Oh the drama. :banghead:

With all the EF planes to chose from, why would you want to go elsewhere? I mean, there are so many awesome EF planes available and they are all packed with PROVEN awesomeness!

 

[Bipenut53]

Why are you flying a 60" EF plane on a 5000 mAh 6s lipo? That's certainly a lot heavier than it was designed for.

Of course it can take the weight. If all your doing is sport flying then it is probably awesome. But if your trying to do anything like 3D your working too hard.

Because that's what I have

 

[Bushwacker]

With all the EF planes to chose from, why would you want to go elsewhere? I mean, there are so many awesome EF planes available and they are all packed with PROVEN awesomeness!

Valid point...Answer is because EF is not the be all end all in this hobby. I do love mine, but there are other vendors out there with awesomeness I want to support them as well. Competition is what keeps things getting better. You already know this. The reason I keep going back to EF for my next plane is because I know what Im getting. I don't make enough money that allows me to take too many chances. Then again if I don't I'll never know for myself will I. Im still considering that Redwing Slick Pro, although it is on the bottom of the list and almost out. Still gathering info and opinions. Someday I want a biplane and as my skills grow I will have one. EF doesn't even have one of those. 3DHS does have one, but it's way to small, I want a 50CC size. Anyway Im going on a tangent now. [MENTION=3348]Bipenut[/MENTION] I run my 65" Vyper on 6S 5000 mAh and yes I do more sport flying then 3D but that sucker sure does book it man and you can still toss it around pretty dang good. Very precise on low rates and that thing will hold a knife edge for ever, pretty much lands itself too even with the extra weight.