This is the charger I have:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXCTZ5&P=ML

I was planning on charging at a rate of between 1.0amp to 1.4amps. Any recommendations for best results?

I also have a 1500mAh spare battery which I will charge once I start flying so that if I run out of power, I will have the spare. The spare I am going to charge at the same rate so should be fully charged in about an hour.