Can you answer some questions and I can try and help? I'm a Computer Engineer, so I learned quite a bit of electrical theory in school and now I'm learning how it's applied.
What are your power needs?
I am back in tot he hobby after being gone 30 years. My logical mind wants as much fun with as few parts as possible, so C Pack swappables is where I started. Storch and Mustang first. Next is Guinea Pig (this will be my favorite, and the reason why I came back) and ________. I am torn between Bloody Baron and Goblin. Remember, C Pack. Not sure if a Goblin could take a C Pack. Research for later...
Trainer. Warbird. Large high wing. Something small and fast.
Do you need it to hover, fly vertically indefinitely, or just do some scale flying?
I am not a 3D guy at all. Scale is the way for me. Indef vertical would be nice, but I can't see well enough past 300' so what's the point. Landings are an important part of my day at the field. Landing with power and rudder is a hard thing to master.
What kind of battery are you using?
I standardized on 3s so far. 2200 size seems like the sweet spot, but I have 1300, 1600, 2100, and 2500. I think paralleling 2 batt for the Guinea may be needed, but I hear it may be more dangerous when batts are not at the same voltage.
Are you limited to a 30A ESC or are you willing to get a bigger one?
I am not. I was hoping to standardize on 30a, but given my desires, a step or two up may be warranted.
I have no desire to have the Cadillac of everything, I like the 40-60" size in the 1-2lb weight class. But I do not know where this journey will take me.... I do live in an area where wind is always present, therefore the smaller planes aren't as desirable.