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Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
06-09-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,770
Posted By rowekmr

RE: Recommended Charge Rates LiPO

I just saw this post sorry I didn't respond earlier. I have only flown the sim and although Ican take off, land and do aerobatics on there realize that powered planes are not for me. I started on...
Forum: Electric Training
03-15-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,235
Posted By rowekmr

RE: Newbie Just Purchased NexStar EP

Sorry I've been busy. So busy I haven't flown or even taken the plane out of the box. I have been practicing on the sim though and see it is much different from the powered gliders I would self teach...
Forum: Electric Training
02-23-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,235
Posted By rowekmr

RE: Newbie Just Purchased NexStar EP

No problem I got it off EBay. I saw some without the extras but IIRCthey were the gas model. But it definitely warrants a look and Ialso looked on Craigslist but most of those were already flown. On...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-18-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,195
Posted By rowekmr

RE: Where to buy least expensive quality Lipo batteries?

Thanks guver but I'm not electronically inclined enough to make a power supply. I was going to order the Dean Ultra plugs from Tower Hobbies unless they are cheaper elsewhere. I hope my balance plugs...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-17-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,195
Posted By rowekmr

RE: Where to buy least expensive quality Lipo batteries?

Hey thanks for the link I found that one after communicating via email with their support staff. I had some questions on the connector that I was waiting for a response but when I was ready to order...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-15-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 877
Posted By rowekmr

RE: Newbie seeking info

I am starting to understand a little more about the hobby. I'm either to get 2 5S packs and a strong charger that can charge them in 30 miutes or a bunch of 2S and 3S packs with a cheaper charger and...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-15-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 877
Posted By rowekmr

RE: Newbie seeking info

Thanks Goldenduff,

I didn't think about the wattage limitations on the charger I was just looking at their rated amps. Fom my calculations a 5S battery rated at 3300 at 20C will need to be charged...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
02-15-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,770
Posted By rowekmr

Recommended Charge Rates LiPO

Hello
Iordered the NexStar EP and will be buying a 5s 3300mah 20 or 25C battery and have been looking at Lipo Peak Detector balance chargers. Many charge up to 5 or 6amps then others charge up to 10...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-15-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,195
Posted By rowekmr

RE: Where to buy least expensive quality Lipo batteries?

What is the recommended charge rate for a 5s 3200 mah 20C? How long will it take to peak charge? Are the balancer plugs universal among different battery manufacturers? How are Thunder Tiger...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-15-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 877
Posted By rowekmr

RE: Newbie seeking info

Now that I read about the equipment and precautions and of course the weight savings I am going to go LiPO especially after finding cheaper sources than big name hobby stores. What is the charge rate...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-13-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,195
Posted By rowekmr

RE: Where to buy least expensive quality Lipo batteries?

Wow this is a really quality thread. I just bought a NexStar EP and was saddened to find out how much the recommended batteries cost through Tower Hobbies and other big name shops. The cheapest were...
Forum: Electric Training
02-13-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,235
Posted By rowekmr

Newbie Just Purchased NexStar EP

Hello Group,

I just purchased one at a discount and upon reading their online manual see they give a choice of NiMH at 39 oz total (for 2) or the LiPo for 16-18 oz depending on size. I am...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-13-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 877
Posted By rowekmr

Newbie seeking info

Hello Group,

I just couldn't pass up a deal on a NexStar EP trainer after being away from the hobby for about 28 years and having read some of the info out there have found out the hobby has...
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