ORIGINAL: ghost123uk
ORIGINAL: Fastsky
Actually 10 minutes of air time, then setup to land is considered standard. You also need fuel to taxi and a bit extra in case you need to around again. Six, 10 minute flights are considered safe for both the receiver and transmitter batterys. After that you better check them. [8D]
Yes sorry I should have made it clearer - What I was trying to say was that after a 10 minute flight I was left with a flat battery so either had to buy more packs or settle for 1 flight per session.
At least with the Glow motor, I just top up with fuel, then off again all evening.
Hi Ghost,
You could of course buy 3 or 4 batteries capable of a 8-20 minute flight each and either have them charged at home or at the field. With the ongoing cost of nitro/gas the upfront cost of the battery is negligible and swapping them out takes no more or less effort than refilling a slimer. Personally I like both. Prefer gassers to nitro but only for the convenience of buying fuel from the local servo. I think consideration to noise and size of aircraft should determine the appropriate power plant, but i lean to electric every time.