I would rather post this here b/c there are so many more eyes than the electric forum....and it is a beginner type question.

Will LIPO batteries power regular brushed and brushless motors just the same? I would like to purchase a LIPO battery with either a 2pin or a dean's plug and just plug it into the airplane that has been using NIMH batteries up till now - same speed controller, etc. Is this a pipe dream or do I need to be considering more?

Also, is there a good charger out there that will charge NiCad, NIMH, and LIPO batteries in the field off 12V car batteries AND from the wall at home? Perhaps a converter will be needed for the latter. But, I am looking to get more into electric flying and want to invest in a cost effective charger that will serve all my battery charging needs for a long time.

I already have an Electrifly Peak 400 charger, but it won't charge LIPO obviously.