Originally Posted by hercdriver7777

No but Chris H seems to like it a lot. After watching those videos I posted I feel like I am already trying to force the plane into maneuvers using too much power. It is already way over powered and I don't think I will want to use the 6S setup. But you never know...

I am using APC 16/8e and Nanotech 5S 4000.

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Originally Posted by hercdriver7777

No but Chris H seems to like it a lot. After watching those videos I posted I feel like I am already trying to force the plane into maneuvers using too much power. It is already way over powered and I don't think I will want to use the 6S setup. But you never know...


I am using APC 16/8e and Nanotech 5S 4000.

I assume a lower kv motor (420-480kv) on 6s-3000 might work too. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Originally Posted by vienquach

I assume a lower kv motor (420-480kv) on 6s-3000 might work too. Please correct me if I am wrong.

My plan is to run it on 6s 3000. What is a good hacker motor for this ?

Originally Posted by livinma1

My plan is to run it on 6s 3000. What is a good hacker motor for this ?

A40-12L with 16x8 prop, maybe

Originally Posted by vienquach

A40-12L with 16x8 prop, maybe

Okay.. Will keep that in mind. Thanks !

Originally Posted by livinma1

Okay.. Will keep that in mind. Thanks !

I also have a Venom V50-410 kv (305g) purchased long time ago. A bit lighter than the Hacker A40-12L (345g). Pulling around 55A on 6s. That's about 1200w.

Vien

will there be a glow conversion kit option available similar to the 58" Extra?

Originally Posted by livinma1

My plan is to run it on 6s 3000. What is a good hacker motor for this ?

A40-14S/530kv might be another good choice. It's weight is 9.3 oz. compared to the recommended Torque 4016/500kv at 9.8 oz.

Originally Posted by r/cdawg

A40-14S/530kv might be another good choice. It's weight is 9.3 oz. compared to the recommended Torque 4016/500kv at 9.8 oz.

Then what size of prop on 6s ? Thought about going 6s on the 57" SC with that motor, but the kv seems to be a bit high.

What do you guys think of the Motrofly 3625-800 on 4S for the Edge? Seems to be a very popular setup for the 3DHS 57" Extra. Looks like guys are getting 1150 watts pretty easy.

There will be no glow conversion kit for this model. I didn't want to compromise the lightweight construction in order to make the airframe capable of handling a glow engine.
It can be done but would require some work on the part of the buyer.

4S set-ups should work fine. Just understand that with 4S you are going to probably be pulling quite a bit more Amps and the size battery you might need to use to get acceptable flight times may negate any weight savings.

The 6S set-up I have been running uses a 15x6 XOAR and 3000 and 3300 mah packs. I get 6 minute flights with this set-up pulling 53 Amps. Most 4S set-ups are going to pull in excess of 70 Amps so I'd expect flight times with 3000-3300 4S set-ups to be considerably less. This of course depends on throttle usage, wind, batteries and other factors.

I prefer 2 x 3s-3000 to lower the amp draw and good flight time.

Also have several 4s-2200 nano tech 25c that I use on the Slick 51". I could add 2s-2200 nano tech to make 6s-2200. Very light but quite short flight time.

That 6s setup is what I will use for Slick 59" / SC 57". Rimfire .55 (480 kv) with Xoar 15x7

Well I did it.. It wasn't intentional, but I sold every balsa plane I owen, except my EF 48" Edge, and 48" MXS.. Now I have my sights set on this beautiful Bird. I didn't plan it, but I'm hooked on EF. I really want a blue, and yellow 58" extra if they come back in stock?

Chris, Does it look like you'll be getting any Blue/yellow 58" Extra's, any time soon?

Originally Posted by Tim Semeraro

Well I did it.. It wasn't intentional, but I sold every balsa plane I owen, except my EF 48" Edge, and 48" MXS.. Now I have my sights set on this beautiful Bird. I didn't plan it, but I'm hooked on EF. I really want a blue, and yellow 58" extra if they come back in stock?

Chris, Does it look like you'll be getting any Blue/yellow 58" Extra's, any time soon?

Oh boy, another one is hooked! Congrats on your love for EF Tim they truely are amazing balsa planes. Its good to support Chris and his team at EF I look forward to more amazing planes from them also.

Originally Posted by Tim Semeraro

Well I did it.. It wasn't intentional, but I sold every balsa plane I owen, except my EF 48" Edge, and 48" MXS.. Now I have my sights set on this beautiful Bird. I didn't plan it, but I'm hooked on EF. I really want a blue, and yellow 58" extra if they come back in stock?

Chris, Does it look like you'll be getting any Blue/yellow 58" Extra's, any time soon?

you have made the right choice...

fred