New life into a old eflite plane

[rifleman_btx]

Here it is, my old P40, got new servos and a new 10amp esc, with a 4ch reciever. Hopefully the weather cooperates with me so i can maiden tomorrow.

[Patrnflyr]

I hope it flies better than mine did. We call it the flying brickster. It now sits on its stand looking like the desktop model it should’ve been

[rifleman_btx]

I use to fly it on 800mah 3s packs. It didn't like it at all, this time im flying on 500mah 3s. Hopefully the weight reduction will be the key

[Patrnflyr]

I can't remember but I think we flew ours on old TP 720mah 2S batteries. Now, it flies on a stand in my shop collecting dust. I think the airfoil was too thin. Mine was so scary when you hand launched it but once it got up on step, it flew pretty well.

[rifleman_btx]

Yeah thats exactly what i remembered with mine. The little bit i do. Im just hoping the 3s will allow her to get on step faster. Hope to see soon. Rain out today

[rifleman_btx]

I seen where the original spec packs were 430 2s packs. So maybe this will work out. Hopefully.

[rifleman_btx]

And we have successfully maiden the plane! Video to come! Just super slow internet connection.

[Patrnflyr]

Congratulations!

[rifleman_btx]

Here is the video.

[RRHandy]

good save.

[rifleman_btx]

Yeah, my finger tip pushed over the trailing edge just enough to make an extreme pucker factor moment. Lol just glad luck was on my side for that one.:Whew:

[farmflyer]

Looks like it flew really well I believe you got yourself a winner.

[rifleman_btx]

It sure did, im extremely happy with it now that i have proper batteries for it. If you guys who benched her want to know its these in the included pic: