RE: Battery Questions
 

Another tech. question: I am currently using a Guanli NiMH AAA 650 mAh 9.6 Volt Battery to power my Guanli A-10 Thunderbolt jet airplane. I found another battery rated at: 9.6 volts 1000 mAh with a discharge rate of 3amps. The battery weight is only 1/2 oz more than the battery that came with the plane. My question is will that additional 350 mAh give me a longer flight time? I realize I could go to LiPo's and a different charger and solve my problem. I just don't want to go the extra expense at this time.

Thanks for any opinion you can give.

TWD

RE: Battery Questions
 

Yes increasing the mAh rating of the batteries SAFELY increases the flight time. In your case you are looking at a 1/3 increase in time over what you have now.

You didn't mention the weight of the plane, but if 1/2oz is less than 1/20th the weight of the plane, you will not notice much difference because of the weight.

LiPo is the way to go though as you get more power at a lesser weight than what you have now.

RE: Battery Questions
 

Opjose,

Thank you very much for your input. That's about what I figured as to additional flight time. I here it from everyone about how much better LiPo batteries are as compared to NiMH. Being somewhat new to electrics, I sorta put the cart be for the horse as to what to get started with. I guess there was also a fear factor involved with all the stories out there about how dangerous LiPo batteries can be. As I gain the knowlege, I am pretty sure I will move up to the LiPo batteries. Thank you very much for your input! With help from people like you I am sure I will be making the right decisions as I move along.

Thank you,

TWD