[NSRCA-discussion] Electric F3A Power System

[Bärtschiger Urs]

Hi all,

Many of you have quite a bit of experience with such power systems. We are 
in the finishing stages of our first electric F3A plane and start thinking 
of how we best observe and check our batteries, ESC and motor in order to 
prevent failures of these components.
I woldn't want to go as far as Earl Haury does but sure would feel more 
comfortable if I knew what's going on inside our plane. Question: Is the 
famous Watt's Up Powerchecker a suitable instrument for this purpose (50A 
cont., 100A max.)? - If not, then what is suitable in order to find out what 
is happening inside the power system in general and, for example, if I 
change props?
(BTW I have a infrared temp gauge on order already.)

TIA for your comments and recommendations.

Urs
NSRCA #3069
AMA852733