The Setup

The parts laid out, gonna toss those brushed motors and 8x4 props to the side

After fussing with a number of power setups using Drive Calculator Software, i finally selected a power plant.  I place my order from HobbyKing today.  Here is what is on the way:

• (2) TGY AerodriveXp SK Series 35-36 1400Kv / 550
• (2) TURNIGY Plush 40amp Speed Controller 
• (2) 3 Blade EP Propeller 8x6 / 204x178mm
• (2) Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 20C Lipo Pack
• (1) XT60 Harness for 2 Packs in Parallel (1pc) 
• (1)  XT60 Connectors Male/Female (5 pairs) 
• (2) D-MG16 Metal Gear 2.9kg/.08sec/18.8g 
• (1) Hobby King 2.4Ghz Receiver 6Ch V2
• (1) Twin pack charge lead (2 x 3S)6S w/ XT60 
• (1) Receiver Switch  

 This setup should give me about 3200g thrust, drawing 700W at full throttle.  Pitch velocity was estimated at 64mph.  This should be way more than i need, so i'll probably be flying at less than half throttle most of the time, but it is capable of getting me out of trouble if i run into it.  I probably should have gone with 60amp ESC's, as at WOT this setup should draws 36 amps on each.  I have a watt meter, so i'll do some testing when i get the parts in.  This will be my first twin, first 3-blade prop setup, first bird over 3lbs and 50" ws.