[NSRCA-discussion] Batteries again

[Stuart Chale]

How many cycles Ron?  They all seem to have "enough" power when new.  It 
is how long they can keep it up that is important.
Stuart

On 5/4/2010 9:14 AM, Ron Van Putte wrote:
> I am flying the 15C Zippy FlightMax 4400s and am amazed with their 
> performance.  My "figure of merit" is how well the airplane does in 
> the next to last maneuver in the Master class schedule, the 1/2 square 
> loop w/ two 1/2 rolls up.  The airplane has more "authority" here than 
> with any other pack I've flown.  They are light and inexpensive.
>
> Ron Van Putte
>
> On May 3, 2010, at 9:04 PM, Stuart Chale wrote:
>
>> Since Keith brought it up, he is selling what most would say are the 
>> "gold standard" for pattern packs.  At least more people have had 
>> good luck cycle number wise with TP packs than many of the others.  
>> Keith what have you decided to use instead?
>> Has anyone had good luck with any of the newer low cost cells?  I was 
>> playing with True RC but had to return too many packs.  My best pack 
>> is now failing after about 60 cycles (over 1 year old).  Still pulls 
>> well enough to practice but comes down pretty hot and I an sure it is 
>> about ready to go.
>> Zippy's seem to be the cheapest right now, and the 15C ones are at a 
>> good weight.  Anyone having good luck with those?
>> How about the new TP pro lite 2's?  Are they giving the cycles that 
>> the original Pro Lites did
>> Stuart
>>
>> On 5/3/2010 9:38 PM, Keith Black wrote:
>>>
>>> For Sale: Two Thunder Power Prolite V2 5300 5s packs with only 20 
>>> flights (Model: TP5300-5SPL2). Packs are wired together in a 10s 
>>> configuration. Weight including Dean’s connector is 1165 grams. The 
>>> packs have been treated extremely well (I’m very meticulous about my 
>>> equipment). Never discharged over about 3300 mAh (62% of capacity), 
>>> and were always stored at a storage voltage of 38.5 volts in 
>>> air-conditioned room. Packs were purchased in July, 2009. The only 
>>> reason I’m selling these packs is because they are the only pack I 
>>> have that is this shape and I want to standardize on a single form 
>>> factor for mounting convenience. The (recently reduced) price from 
>>> Thunder Power is $419.98, I will sell both 5s packs for $189.00 plus 
>>> shipping. Keith Black 
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