Moerig, These are figures I obtained using a Hangar 9 DVM which IS quite accurate, (checked against 2 other ammeters) with a steady sustained load. Of course there are spikes and larger currents during movement particularly under load, but they are , I believe, useful as comparitive if not absolute terms.

Values for a JR synth receiver, no servos, .02 amps, Weatronic Micro 12, .11 amps, no servos.

OK, lets see your values.

That said, what REALLY counts is in-flight performance. I am just about to test a PST Revision with a big Weatronics receiver. I have marked all channels and servo outputs on the receiver software so I will be able to see exactly how loads change (every .1 sec) with various servo movements, particularly those on the flaps, by using the Giga Control to plot all values graphically.

Those who dont believe in two receiver batteries should talk to one of my Australian friends ! He was the Captain of the Qantas 744 which lost almost ALL electrical power descending into BKK. (Galley water getting into the E + E bay corrupting the GCUs) Never happened before on a jumbo with 4 generators (and you can't start the APU in the air) It did that day, and the standby battery (all 96 pounds of Nicad) saved the day and allowed them to get one genny on line and land the aircraft safely !

Phil says things got quite "sporty" for 20 minutes !

Regards,

David.