Battery question

[John Ferrell]

I have rougly the same situation. I think "three flights and charge" is a
nice plan. It leaves room for several bad things to happen without a
disaster.
The experts will tell you the amount you put in to charge the batteries is
without meaning. My experience is otherwise. A higher than normal input
indicates that there is something changing with the airplane. Perhaps
increased vibration, binding linkage, tired servo, etc.

I have also found that the batteries will last a very long time on this
plan!

John Ferrell
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terry Terrenoire" <amad2terry at juno.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 6:22 AM
Subject: Battery question


> Just flying my first ship with 4 digital servos. Power is supplied by a
> standard Nicad, 1100 mah, battery.
> After 3 flights the other day it took 361ma to refill it
> How mych reserve did I have ?
> Used an average of 120 ma per flight.
> How many flights can I SAFELY get on that 1100 mah pack?
>
> Terry T.
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