djmoose
70cc twin V2
Fromeco Relion 2600 - $38.50 EACH - 3.3 oz (because it's a real bad idea to just use a single JR connector...even with two batteries...)
Glacier 30C 2200mAh 2S 7.4V LiPo - $15.50 EACH - 4.5 oz
GForce 25C 2200mAh 2S 7.4V LiPO - $12.50 EACH - 4.2 oz
I see no reason to use Li-ion packs as receiver power in high performance aerobatic planes.
To me, the small weight penalty is worth the MUCH higher C rating and the over 50% price savings.
I also don't believe in wasted C rating...it's always going to help. (read: you won't have to even worry about voltage drop under load as long as you're using good connectors)
It would be a different conversation if comparable Lipos weighed TWICE as much....or weren't less then half the cost...but they don't and they are.
THAT BEING SAID...quality Li-Ions in a warbird or scale project....I could see it making sense if you didn't mind spending the extra money for less power. (maybe if you needed to tuck the packs up in a hard to reach part of a scale plane)
HOWEVER, I would never use Li-ions in a high performing aerobatic airplane with digital servos. (I welcome discussion, though....I could be wrong...)
Glacier 30C 2200mAh 2S 7.4V LiPo - $15.50 EACH - 4.5 oz
GForce 25C 2200mAh 2S 7.4V LiPO - $12.50 EACH - 4.2 oz
I see no reason to use Li-ion packs as receiver power in high performance aerobatic planes.
To me, the small weight penalty is worth the MUCH higher C rating and the over 50% price savings.
I also don't believe in wasted C rating...it's always going to help. (read: you won't have to even worry about voltage drop under load as long as you're using good connectors)
It would be a different conversation if comparable Lipos weighed TWICE as much....or weren't less then half the cost...but they don't and they are.
THAT BEING SAID...quality Li-Ions in a warbird or scale project....I could see it making sense if you didn't mind spending the extra money for less power. (maybe if you needed to tuck the packs up in a hard to reach part of a scale plane)
HOWEVER, I would never use Li-ions in a high performing aerobatic airplane with digital servos. (I welcome discussion, though....I could be wrong...)
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