Bought my son one of these. He’s been flying the original for a couple years and loves it. The Turbo is better in every way. Obviously the power system is much better, but the biggest Improvement is the roll response. The original was mushy and really didn’t like to roll, this one does it happily. We’ve also had it on floats and it was great there as well.

Only complaints are the dumb battery door being underneath and the ESC being too small for 4S. Why they can’t put a meter on their planes they market as 4S capable and put an appropriate ESC is strange, just like my Maule this one pulls in the range of 55-60a on a 50a ESC with 4S. Haven’t had it shut down yet (unlike the Maule), but we also got it after the hottest part of summer. I’m anticipating having to swap it out when summer comes back around. The battery door is just inconvenient. Having it on top is much better. Maybe the Uktra Timber will fix those 2.

I fly it with 4000 mAh 4s batteries all the time : no problem whatsoever !

Originally Posted by saltomortale

I fly it with 4000 mAh 4s batteries all the time : no problem whatsoever !

That must be really nose heavy with that big of a battery, even my 4S 2750 makes it feel nose heavy and that’s with the metal tail spar. Did you have to cut out foam to make such a large pack fit?

I haven’t had a problem with mine either. However, put a meter on it and it is pulling just under 60a on that 50a ESC with a 4S pack. That is not good. It should have at least a 60a ESC in it.

As I said, I fly with big 4s batteries, no cut necessary and to me it feels right with the CG. I flew all summer like this and never had to worry about the ESC.

I was following this thread and just wanted to share something .The flying current is in the low to mid 30's depending on specific battery used when flying 4s, with peaks a little higher. This power system was tested extensively . Data was collected with logging devices, and there were many back to back flights during high ambient temps in the 90's, stopping only long enough to checking temps and change batteries, and flying the entire flight aggressively at full throttle. Any readings taken on the ground statically are simply that, static readings. the ESC is not an issue with 4s and the recommended props (either the stock 3 blade or a 2-blade 12X6 for those that may prefer a 2-blade). .

Ok. My readings come from onboard telemetry and the peaks in flight are above the rating of the ESC. Full throttle on 4S is higher than the rating of the ESC. I experienced similar readings with the Maule and on hot days it would shut down and dead stick. Glad to hear that this one was extensively tested and it won’t shut down.

Yes, it was flown a LOT, and tested with motor/prop combinations drawing significantly more than what comes on the turbo timber without overheating or shutdown.

Another great product by all accounts. I would love to purchase this for myself and my daughter. Sadly, forum rules prevent me from commenting on the reasons why I will not purchase this plane.

I really want to like this plane, but I primarily only fly FPV. It would be pretty cool to have a real cabin with at least plexiglass so you could pop in a FPV cam an feel like you are really flying. i Hope that will be a consideration with future models.

Originally Posted by Willyspu

I really want to like this plane, but I primarily only fly FPV. It would be pretty cool to have a real cabin with at least plexiglass so you could pop in a FPV cam an feel like you are really flying. i Hope that will be a consideration with future models.

Sounds like you want the Maule. It has a full cockpit with clear windows.

Good write up. Turbo Timber on 4S with a 60A ESC, stock motor and a 13x6.5 E prop is an absolute beast. It does things a high wing plane shouldn't. I'm still holding out on the Draco though since Horizon is watching this thread

I’m sorry, but I wish they’d just upgraded the original. This thing looks like someone took Walter Matthau’s nose and put it on Raquel Welch!! I’ve never been a fan of turbine conversions and this confirms it. My Timber is my favorite plane. I like to call it my “one” plane, meaning that if I could have only one plane, it would be the Timber. I’m sure it’s a fabulous flying plane, but that ugly nose.... why?!?!

Originally Posted by roversgonemad

I’m sorry, but I wish they’d just upgraded the original. This thing looks like someone took Walter Matthau’s nose and put it on Raquel Welch!! I’ve never been a fan of turbine conversions and this confirms it. My Timber is my favorite plane. I like to call it my “one” plane, meaning that if I could have only one plane, it would be the Timber. I’m sure it’s a fabulous flying plane, but that ugly nose.... why?!?!

Hey now ugly can be pretty! I prefer the aesthetics of the Turbo but you know to each their own

Hi folks. Just got one of these beauties and found it to be very nose heavy. I’ve had to place my 3s 2200 battery all the way back to get it to balance. ???

Anyone else having that issue? Is the CG of 60mm +/- 5 from leading edge of wing ( not the foils)???

Thanks all for your help.
Rick