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Old 09-04-2009 | 07:33 AM
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Default RE: Another N00b question...

Overnight, in most cases is good. 12 to 14 hours won't hurt. Most wallwart (transformer on the wall) chargers charge at 50 or 60 ma and would be a trickle charge on the average 500mah to 700mah packs.
The other issue is what condition is your battery in and how well does it hold a charge. For that you will need a way to check your battery at the field between flights.
I mostly use Voltwatch II installed on my plane
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHDJ2&P=7
Some people like to use expanded scale voltmeters such as:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWDZ5&P=7
Even a low capacity battery in the 500 to 700 mah range, in good condition and starting with a full charge should supply enough power for 4 or 5 average flights on a typical glow trainer before needing a recharge.