Battery question

[Bill Glaze]

John:
Not only will the batteries last--so will the airplane!<G>  Bill

John Ferrell wrote:

> 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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