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Old 01-09-2013, 03:28 PM
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Default C rating

Ok, I got my first electric plane. A chipmunk EP.
I ordered a rimfire 400 brushless motor, a 20A ESC,and a 3S 1300mAh 30C lipo. My question is what is the C rating? Is it the Disharge rate? How does it affect the flight time? Would a 20C give a longer or shorter flight?

Tom