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Old 01-10-2014, 07:34 AM
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Lost my FunFly Seagull on the 1/6/2014 five minutes into flight she suddenly just spun straight into the ground! Found out it was a flat battery! I Never checked to make sure the charger was connected to the switch board after the kids disconnected it for there Iphone's Grrrrr!!!!!
Old 01-10-2014, 08:18 AM
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THAT SUCKS! Time to get a digital voltage meter, I never trust my batteries or charger. Terrible way to start a new year.
Old 01-10-2014, 08:27 AM
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Or a Voltwatch or similar onboard meter.
http://www.towerhobbies.com/products.../hcap0332.html
Old 01-10-2014, 08:49 AM
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Maybe just buy the kids luggage for their next birthday.
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Yes I will be ordering one this week! Nothing worse loosing a plane that only had one flight with her!
Old 01-20-2014, 12:02 AM
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thats a bummer I usually install a Volt Watch in my planes they indicate if you have a charge or not and there cheap the ones I use work for 4.5 and 6V battery's a couple of examples I just used double sided foam tape to place them in the cockpit area so I can take a peak when needed

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