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Old 08-11-2003, 11:36 AM
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Default What BATTERY?????

I highly discourage beginners from trying LiPoly batteries until they have a little experience under their belt. Beginners tend to make beginner mistakes, and this includes overcharging and otherwise generally abusing their first few battery packs. Abusing LiPoly packs is like poking a rabid wolverine with a stick.

A 5-cell pack is certainly not enough. I'm surprised it flies at all. Generally, you want a 6-8 cell pack, which you can pick up at practically any online electric aircraft vendor. Pay attention to the banner ads for possible sources. The hobby shop you purchased your Slow Stick from can order you a 6 or 7 cell GWS battery pack. I recommend their 700mAh NiMH packs. 10-12 minute flights...

An 8-cell pack will give you more than double the power of the 5-cell.