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Old 05-05-2012 | 01:08 PM
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What is everyone using,a <font size="2" face="Arial">ratcheted throttle stick</font> or non? Thanks.
Old 05-05-2012 | 01:21 PM
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There was just a thread about this over at helifreak actually. Response was an overwhelming NO to notched throttle, I don't think a single person disagreed actually.
Old 05-05-2012 | 02:02 PM
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Good! The Futaba I bought has a nonratcheted stick. I'm learning alot here on the forum. I can't believe the price of the batteries for this bird! It takes two 22.2V 5200mAhLiPo's that cost me
$130 EACH! They are Align brand. I hope they last a LONG TIME. The charger I bought is the Turnigy Accucel 6 LiPo LiFe NiMH Nicad Battery Charger. Is it alright? Thanks for your help.
Old 05-06-2012 | 04:55 AM
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Don't over discharge them and you will get good service from them. Align batteries have a somewhat hit and miss reputation, lots of guys are using stuff from Hobby King
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If you order some from Hobby King, don't forget they have a US warehouse. I get my batteries in a couple of days where as others ordering from China take a couple of weeks.

Not sure what C rating you're using but here's a 40c 5000mah for $76: [link=http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14986__Turnigy_5000mAh_6S_40C_Lipo_Pack_USA_Ware house_.html]Hobby King[/link]

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