RE: Batteries running-in and swollen batteries
I charge at 1c then discharge to 3.75v at 1amp 4-5 times. by then the cells are balancing well (like .000). then I fly the pack kinda easy for the first couple of flights using 1/2- 3/4 of my normal flight time then use them normally. this has worked well for me after 6 years of electrics with long service lifes on anything from TP's to cheapos. over discharging is the only definitive cell killer I have found so far or running a pack that doesnt have a high enough "c". the rule I use is my max current should not exceed the advertised continuous discharge rating and preferably 80% of that. If the cells arent real happy at the end of the initial bench cycling i dont expect them to last long