Hey guys and gals! I just came across a deal for an FT Racer - quite a good build, and was the right price considering the parts that came with it. I have plans for the parts once this airframe is toast (though based on Andre's experience that might be a while! Haha!) I should point out that I have not flown it for myself yet.
Anyways, the prior owner said it flew great with plenty of power - I'm wondering what your guys' thoughts are on the setup:
Turnigy 3530-14 1100 Kv motor with a 10x8 master airscrew prop on 3s.
Seems to me that's an awfully big motor for that thing, but it balances fine.
I'm thinking this might be a bit of a screamer, and though I usually fly fast wings, this seems a little intimidating. I'm working on my 4 channel experience with some of my other planes (FT Mini Corsair, 4 channel modded FT Speedster). I probably won't take this Racer out until spring.
To that end, I've mixed in Flaperons. Is this a good idea? My thinking is that I'll be able to slow it down more on landing approach. I've mixed it to a 3 position switch on my TX so I have a mid-setting, and I don't think I've gone too drastic with the amount of added camber...
I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Thanks!
Anyways, the prior owner said it flew great with plenty of power - I'm wondering what your guys' thoughts are on the setup:
Turnigy 3530-14 1100 Kv motor with a 10x8 master airscrew prop on 3s.
Seems to me that's an awfully big motor for that thing, but it balances fine.
I'm thinking this might be a bit of a screamer, and though I usually fly fast wings, this seems a little intimidating. I'm working on my 4 channel experience with some of my other planes (FT Mini Corsair, 4 channel modded FT Speedster). I probably won't take this Racer out until spring.
To that end, I've mixed in Flaperons. Is this a good idea? My thinking is that I'll be able to slow it down more on landing approach. I've mixed it to a 3 position switch on my TX so I have a mid-setting, and I don't think I've gone too drastic with the amount of added camber...
I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Thanks!