ORIGINAL: bryris
I posted a question earlier in week about whether a battery would drain if the rx switch was left on. Well, it does. So, to see if that was the problem, I charged the battery and all seems well now.
Here's my new and related question:
I charged my battery on Monday. I am familiar with the fact that NiCad batterys will discharge themselves over time, I just do not know how quickly this occurs. However, I am planning on flying on Sunday. Is the charge still sufficient for a day of flying, after the battery has sat all week?
I am afraid if I hook it up to a charger, again, after it was just charged (and not flown), it will speed up the memory problem these things have.
Thanks.
This will depend on the condition of the battery. There really is not much harm in "peaking" the charge the night before.
I always feel it's best to charge the battery the night before (peaking) I plan on flying, that way I know for sure and to be 100% positive I check it with a voltmeter just before I start the engine.