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Old 05-28-2005 | 08:56 PM
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Default RE: Glow Engine Vs. Electric Engine for 2 m’ pattern plane

If the power drawn by the motor exceeds the battery's SAFE discharge rate, they can overheat and possibly ignite. The fires are VERY hard to extinguish! Cooling ducts are essential to cool the battery packs in flight.