Batteries

[Richard Hykawy]

ok here is another problem , now I got this Euro-disc , and can't get good run times from my batteries, now I know this is a problem everyone has, but if there is anyone that can help me I need it , now I am using 8 cell 300 mah pack , but have been told that the brand of batteries I am using are not true 300 mah under load but really about 250 , now the pack weighs 95 grams not bad but could be lighter , so now I need to know what to do , before anyone answers I don't want to go to lithium cause of the chargeing issue as well as you gotta be careful not to let them get to a certain point or you screw the lithium pack I only want ni-cad or nickel metal which ever is better , can anyone help please http://www.ikarus-modellbau.de/ubb/images/icons/smile.gif)))

[This message has been edited by Richard Hykawy (edited 06-14-2000).]

[W Cole]

"I take part in at least leaveing a post to tell the person needing help I don't really have any help to offer"

Sounds familiar...

[Graham]

Go Tadiran, buy more than one pack. You will not over dischage the cells because it will not fly on a low voltage.

I use tadirans in a Piccolo little electric heli and an Ikarus Bleriot. I fly the Bleriot for more than 20 minutes each time. (3 x 780mAhr packs)