Simulator question
 

Just recieved my Phoenix simulator today and working great. The problem is after a short 40 minutes my fully charged battery went dead and now it will take 18 hrs to fully charge it up, I am using an Hitec Optic 6. So my question is this is there anyway I can use my simulator and not have to quit after such a short time because my battery went dead. Getting more batteries and having to connect and disconnect seems like a hassle. Thanks, Nikolai

RE: Simulator question
 

A short 40 minutes? I'd hate to ask how long your flights last :D

About your only option would be to buy a second battery pack (a BIG one) and keep it on charge anytime you're not using it

RE: Simulator question
 

I believe you have a bad cell, but I could be wrong. I just turn my radio off and get on FMS but if I take the battery out competely, it will not work. I dont think this will help you but it might. You could just have a bad cell. You can get a new battery, with higher mAh, with longer flight time and longer sim time.

RE: Simulator question
 

I've owned two radios so far and found the need to replace the batteries in both. If they can sell you a larger capacity battery, they won't give it to you.

RadicalRC.com is a good place to buy batteries.

RE: Simulator question
 

maybe upgrade to a lipo pack setup?

RE: Simulator question
 

I have a phoenix and a jr transmitter, I have a larger battery, but I can fly for many hours before I recharge. I would think about getting a large battery.

Jon

RE: Simulator question
 

Thanks guys for the help, merry christmas.