FlyingFrankie
30cc
I actually have both an electric 70" Slick and gas 71" Slick. I don't weigh my planes but can tell by flying my electric is more floaty than the gas. But my electric is also a light setup with Scorp motor and 6s. Have to have battery all the way to firewall for balance.
But I think the gas is plenty light and flies well. First I love the flight time I get from gas. At six minutes of flight, I'm just getting warmed up. The stick time with gas has helped me tremendously in improving my skills. No doubt the plane isn't as forgiving in reaction time compared to my electric, but I can do everything with my gas that I can with the electric. Best part is it gives lots of practice time for hovers (easy), TRs, rolling harrier circles, loops, pop tops, walls, and all the other fun manuevers.
One thing to add, the gas does take a toll on the airframe compared to electric. I'm approaching 500 flights on the gas burner. I've essentially replaced the cowling, canopy, elevator and rudder hinges as part of my "durability" testing.
Hope that helps in deciding. I love them both and fly the shyznit out of the gas version.
Frank
But I think the gas is plenty light and flies well. First I love the flight time I get from gas. At six minutes of flight, I'm just getting warmed up. The stick time with gas has helped me tremendously in improving my skills. No doubt the plane isn't as forgiving in reaction time compared to my electric, but I can do everything with my gas that I can with the electric. Best part is it gives lots of practice time for hovers (easy), TRs, rolling harrier circles, loops, pop tops, walls, and all the other fun manuevers.
One thing to add, the gas does take a toll on the airframe compared to electric. I'm approaching 500 flights on the gas burner. I've essentially replaced the cowling, canopy, elevator and rudder hinges as part of my "durability" testing.
Hope that helps in deciding. I love them both and fly the shyznit out of the gas version.
Frank