I have used NiCd batts in planes, boats, and cars. Never have I had any memory problems. Saying you can only use them 2 or 3 times is a lie [sm=thumbdown.gif]where is your source. It is a good idea to do it ONCE every couple of months but not every time. If you discharge the thing and then charge them back up immediatly the batt gets wicked hot and that is the most damaging thing you can do. Just buy a NiMH or Li Poly if you can afford it.

I also don't believe that 2 of every 10 crashes are battery related. Make sure you are the only one on your freq and do range checks before your flight and you shouldn't have any problems.