[NSRCA-discussion] 15C vs 20C Flightmax batteries

[Atwood, Mark]

I'm running one of Chris's 20C packs.  It weighs 1195 RTF, and has been very solid thus far.  I only have 20 cycles on it though.  These are also very compact packs...about an inch smaller than the flightmax packs.

Mike Mueller??  Any feedback?  I believe he's been running Chris' packs all summer.

-Mark


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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of colin chariandy
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 1:18 PM
To: General pattern discussion; verne at twmi.rr.com
Cc: Ed White
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 15C vs 20C Flightmax batteries

Stupid small keypad.....

I was going to say that it looks like I'll wait on the 15Cs.

For those that need a bit more power while maintaining a low weight is there an option that is being used with success (other than TP).

Chris Moon has some at 1/2 the price of TPs...any feedback on these?

Is it typical for one to have a bunch of packs for practice and couple "super packs" for contests? At the NATs I noticed a number of guys with just 2 packs. What are your choices for those contest packs?

I do appreaciate the feedback...guess I'm trying to climb the learning curve as raplidly as possible.

Thanks
Colin.

--- On Wed, 8/11/10, colin chariandy <cchariandy at yahoo.ca> wrote:

From: colin chariandy <cchariandy at yahoo.ca>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 15C vs 20C Flightmax batteries
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>, verne at twmi.rr.com
Cc: "Ed White" <edvwhite at yahoo.com>
Received: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 1:10 PM
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Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 12:46:19 PM GMT-0400
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 15C vs 20C Flightmax batteries

The latest 20C packs shown on Hobby City are heavier yet, though out of stock. I don't remember the actual weight, but I think it was in the 640g range which is too heavy for me.

Verne


---- Ed White <edvwhite at yahoo.com<http://ca.mc1126.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=edvwhite@yahoo.com>> wrote:

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I flew the 15C's last year (about 60 flights per pack) and am still flying them
this year. This year I added two 20C packs to the mix. I've got perhaps 25
flights each on the 20C's.  Can't see a lot of difference between them in
flight.  The older 15C IR's (with probably 80+ flights on each) are in the 4-5
mohm range.  The newer 20C's are in the 2-3 mohm range.  I expect that the
lighter weight of the 15C's compensates for their higher IR's.  The current
20C's are not just 10 grams heavier than the 15C's.  Verne's numbers (587 vs 622
grams) are right on the money.  This is all on FAI P11 at about 65 amps max


For me the choice comes down to weight.  The lighter weight seems a bit better
trade off (in P11).  In Masters, or if I were pulling 75 amps, I would probably
go for the 20C's in the hope of better longevity.  Though since I haven't yet
even thought about retiring the 15C's, I really don't have a longevity
comparison.

Ed




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Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] 15C vs 20C Flightmax batteries


I noticed that most are running the 15C 5000 packs but these seem to be in stock
infrequently. Can anyone comment on the performace of the 20C 5000s from
Flightmax.


What's the weight, performance and longevity compared to the 15Cs.

I know there must be reasons that the 15Cs are more popular....just not sure
what they are. I would have though the 20Cs would be better as someone reported
that they are only 10gms more than the 15Cs and would provide a bit more power.
Additionally I noticed the TPs are 20C...not 15C.

I'm new to the e-scene...so please ignore the ignorance.

Colin.
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