Originally Posted by
big_G
Dave...I was partially thinking on the lines of the initial price of the plane. Most higher end aircraft are designed to be light....Both of my less expensive planes, a Vanquish and Caelus will not make weight (5K), even with the carbon prop and spinner. Now I fly Intermediate, so I have an increased weight limit if I go to the Nats. Many of the guys flying Masters and FAI are using 5,500-5,800 ma. batteries, so they have a tougher time than I do making weight.
Hi B_G.....I don't mean to keep disagreeing with you but I have never heard of anyone using a 5500 or 5800mah battery for Masters or FAI.
Personally I have been using F3A-Unlimited Power Unlimited batteries for over 4 years now.
I have the 5100mah 35C and they are physically a lot larger and heavier than the 5400mah 25C packs which I will be using this year.
These have plenty of power to fly all the Patterns.
IMO...we don't need the larger continuous discharge ratings...ie 35C, 75C etc....as the helicopter guys do.
We need more capacity but at a lower more constant current draw...so we can get away with a lower C rating and save weight.
Dave