Hi Dean,
I know what you're talking about, for Erik and I did most of those tests together, using -besides his stuff- the motor, ESC and battery from my WCh 2006 set-up.
I was really happy with last year's results though I too suspected there was some power left in the system.
This probably due to the rather sluggish reaction on the instantaneous load increase of the Kontronik ESC as compared to the CC. But that one didn't have the brake and I'm not goin' to fly without one...
Intuitively I cranked up the revs by 2% or so after the horizontal eights (my sequencer allows for that) and that did the trick in Spain.
I now think I've got to load the motor even more to allow for a more constant airspeed.
Never mind, we'll get there.
Very interesting was, when Bob and I swapped planes for 1 flight each when the contest was over, that the Genesis and Blue Pearl were very close in feel and behavior...
I too think there is no need for complex solutions. Just a proper Power/Weight ratio and a constant rpm will do the job. As good as IC or maybe even better.
What I really liked is the ability to talk to my coach while flying....
Bruno van Hoek