Recommended battery size?
 

I'm about ready to start with installing all the internals and it struck me that I'm using all the stuff that came with my TX/RX, NOT what's recommended for the plane. It's a Goldberg Tiger .60 - What size battery should I be looking to install? I have a pair of 600mah batteries, but am thinking they may be a little small for 5 servos.

RE: Recommended battery size?
 

Xyz:

The 600 mah will give you a good amount of flight time with five servos, but if you are worried about it an 1100mah battery set can be had, still NiCad, almost exactly the same size.

Bill.

RE: Recommended battery size?
 

I use NiMh batteries (1600mah), same size and weight (roughly) as most 600 to 800mah NiCd packs. Don't laugh here, Radio Shack 1600mah 9.6v car packs are $25.00, add 2 connectors and for about $30.00 you have 2 high capacity flight packs that will last the entire weekend!

RE: Recommended battery size?
 

bdtsr,
What you failed to mention is that you need to cut the 8 cell pack apart, and then should really solder on the connectors. ;) But yes, a simple, inxpensive solution.

I bought three 1100 mAh, NiMH packs (with connectors) on eBay for about $25 shipped. I think that's a better deal. :D
Dennis-

RE: Recommended battery size?
 

How about [link=http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/parallel.html]this[/link] solution from Red's Battery Clinic?

RE: Recommended battery size?
 

Dennis, You're correct that I have to "Build" the battery pack. But my time doesn't "Cost" me anything so to me it's a great way to go. I have these in several planes with great results. Less charging and more flying makes me a happy boy! Expert now has some cost effective batteries on the market as well. I like the Expert products, just haven't tried the batteries yet.