Well the maiden was a success. I forgot my GoPro so I had someone video it with my phone but had issues focusing on the plane. So the rest was recorded on their phone, I will get those videos and post them as soon as I can.
I first ran a 1800 4s battery with a 7x6 prop to trim it out and get use to its characteristics. Still flies well at slower speeds an the flaps work well. Then after a few minutes I did a few full power passes and there is a noticeable speed increase over V1. After landing the motor temperature was measured at 35 Celsius. Second run I put on the 7X7 prop with a 2500 4s and there was another increase in full speed. I did a medium speed loop and I it tracked straight through it, no high speed stall. I'm sure V1 one would have rolled on that loop so at this point I will say theres an improvement, more flying will verify that. Also there is no more Dutch roll like V1 had. I ran that battery fairly hard and this thing is fast. Pretty sure I'm hitting 100mph, and the person with me felt that it was easily that fast. Wish I had some way to confirm it.
After landing I check the motor temp again and we we're in the high 30's, next flight will be with a 7x8 prop.
The one mistake I made was I didn't do a good job on check out my landing area, the later summer season had caused the tall grass to be more sparse and both times the plane stopped roughly in some empty pockets. Their is a minor crack on one side of the nose. Its minor and an easy fix.
Before flying V2 I also changed my PWM and timing settings in my ESC and wonder if that contributed to some speed increase. I was very surprised how cool the motor was after the flights and I'm sure it was hotter on V1. Also I'm going to have to consider higher C rated batteries as I'm getting some good voltage sag when running full power for some extended passes.
Overall I'm pleased with the results, I did take it easy and didnt try anything too risky, once my nerves calm down and I get a bit more stick time I will try some different patterns. In the mean time I'm excited to paint it and fly more.