The maiden flight of the ElectriStar used the two 7-cell NiMH packs in series as a stock configuration. The take-off used 3/4 throttle as we noticed some motor surging likely due to the new NiMH packs still needing a few cycles to gain strength.

[link=http://www.gregcovey.com/reviews/Electristar1.wmv]ElectriStar Maiden Flight Video 1[/link] (10meg)

The second flight used a 4-cell 3200mAh (20C) LiPo pack which weighed 1lb less than the two NiMH packs. The short take-off used only 1/2 throttle. Although the plane flew fine using the two NiMH packs, the lighter LiPo pack really gave the ElectriStar extra spirit. It makes for a great (and easy) upgrade once you have mastered the trainer.

[link=http://www.gregcovey.com/reviews/Electristar2.wmv]ElectriStar LiPo Pack Video 2[/link] (12meg)

flying photos by "Papa Jeff" Ring