Tradeoffs, Tradeoffs, Tradeoffs (finding a happy medium that suits us)

It is suggested that electric pilots set their LVC so that the bounce back voltage reaches 11.1v after 1 hour from LVC. Most of the BB occurs within 10-30 minutes so depending on your LVC it may BB to 11v within 30 minutes. And then again maybe 10.8v is good enuf – don’t really know?

Because there is such a sudden drop off in voltage from 10v to 9v a pilot is only gaining a few more seconds of flying time from 10v to 9v. You will extend the life and performance of your LiPos by using a LVC that ensures a BB to 11v.

Temperature is the final determining signal as to the quality of the pack whether you can in fact discharge at 80% of C without overheating/ruining the LiPo. You don’t want your packs to exceed 140F. If you estimate your flying pattern is 80% of your LiPo’s C rating and the pack doesn’t go beyond 140F you have a GOOD pack. If it goes to 145F at 70% of C, but you don’t need more than 65% of C for your flying interest then a less expensive pack MAY be the way to go assuming its cells are equally matched, but the vendor just over rated its mAh capacity and/or C rating. Whether you pay top dollar for a quality pack the likes of an Enerland or Kokam depends on your budget and flying interests (pylon racing vs slope soaring).

Time Will Tell!

Consider adding a battery monitor to your arsenal –
http://www.headsuprc.com/servlet/the...ter-for/Detail
http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id...7&pid=B2632602
http://www.all-battery.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=1973

UnitedHobbies sells one for $4.95. If you have an account with them might as well buy three as one of them may not be reliable. It is shown in LiPo Charger category.