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Old 04-24-2013 | 05:43 AM
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Hello,
Just got back from a jet event with a bent F20 Tigershark. My jetcat 160 SE went Dead Stick 5 minutes into the firstFlight and i overshot the runway. [ My Fault ]
The Engine is Gas start and i run a NIMH 2400 pack. Fully charged3 days before flight. 8.4 volts. Pack is 18 months old with little use.
Start and run up fine. After stopping , voltage was 7.4 Volts
I have looked at the data and voltage drop went down to 7.2 volts in flight during a couple of timeson verticals. I was cruising when the engine stopped

I do take responsability as i should have charged the day of the flight.
Now, that i amfixing the jet please advise what i should replace.

My plan is to now use a new7.4 volt lipo 4400 mha pack.
Could there be an issue with the Data cable ?
As the Tigershark is long,could the long distance of the power cable made a differance ?


PS

This is my 4th Jetcat, and i am more than happy with all of them

Regards

John