Well ill see how the Tx batt lasts and if it can hold in the green for atleast 30 mins or so, we should be safe if we charge it before each flight i guess
as for the Rx batt, i do have a harness for some regular 1.5v non-rechargables that i can use too....i can use those for the first few flights (replacing them of course) for now anyway....
Another question, the receiver antenna is seperated, in total its about 2 - 2.5 feet long, but just about 5" from the Rx, its been torn off....i can solder it back on, but i remember reading that even if you solder it, the range will still be less than how it was innitially.....is this true? should i buy a new Rx? (since its just an FM, im sure i cant find one for cheap if i have to)
ORIGINAL: gsoav8r
So many variables but in general if the that Tx battery will last about an hour before the meter drops into the red I'd say its probably OK. If it wont go an hour its probably trash.
I wouldnt trust the 4.8v Rx at all given that you dont know its history.
At least with the Tx battery you can see with the meter when its unsafe to fly and if you should land. You may not have that luxury with the Rx pack.
Please tell me that your going to get an airplane instructor before you try flying something youve put money and sweat in.
Boats and car experience rarely translates to airplanes.
Cheers,
James
Dont worry, were not going to try to fly it ourselves right away......im thinking we can take it to the local RC feild and have an experieced polit take it out first to see how it handles....And the Tx, despite its age, does have a trainer plug...so for the first few flights, we can have an instructor able to take over control to help us learn to fly it.....