ORIGINAL: 2slow2matter
i think that a battery tester (ESV) is a must. Otherwise, you are just rolling the dice on every flight....
Doesn't some power panels have that function built in? as well as pumps and chargers!
Cheers Ian
ORIGINAL: wings
[link=http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/model-airplane-accessories.html]Here is a list[/link] with some explanation of the items if you are not familiar.
You have seriously been flying for 45 years Minnflyer?
You start when you were a baby or are you just REALLY old now!
But seriosly, you don't use a voltage tester? I never put a plane in the air without checking the tx and rx voltage. I also think I have a touch of obessive compulsiveness because sometimes I check it 3 or 4 times before each flight. Or maybe I am just paranoid.
You like living on the edge?
Back to the original question; but I noticed some power panels are now multi-functional, meaning they have built in chargers and battery testers, some even have built in pumps. Will this power panel do the job of testing all of the the batteries?
http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...d.asp?id=15175
Cheers Ian