RE: battery charging
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">I followed every bit of advise and I think I am fine now. Thanks for your help.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">First I changed my 600mla Nicd that came with the radio to a 1,100mla</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Second, I gave the battery 2 cycles before using it (discharged to 4.4amps)</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Finally, I avoided over-controlling the plane during flights.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">The results: I made 5 flights this morning and still had juice left for a couple more.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Now, if someone could figure out how to quit my job and fly all day, I would really appreciate it.</font></p>