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Old 11-07-2004, 01:08 PM
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Joje
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Default RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

ORIGINAL: Flypaper 2

You could take them off after an hrs. charge as they are about 95% charged. Charger shuts off every once in a while to read batt voltage.
Since charging batteries takes it's time I suppose it makes little sense to base a day of flying at the field on having the Lipos (or any batteries) charged as they are depleted. Maybe it makes more sense to invest in more battery packs and arrive at the field with a stack of 5-6 and call it the day then these are depleted. A solid Robbe Pro Home wall charger (about $200) has 4 separate charge outlets that EACH manage 9 Lipo cells.

The main benefit with electro flight to ME is to b able to find a reasonable flying site near home. In that picture one could have a session in the morning and a second in the afternoon and charge batteries at home in between. One doesn't need so much gear to carry beyond the plane and the stack of batteries. Very little hassle to get some flying done.

How do you experienced guys operate?

Joje