Virtual1
Senior Heliman
Location: Waterloo, Iowa - USA
| It is a simple switch to make, but yes it is quite a bit heavier than the stock battery. (close to 2x the weight) It's not like you're flying with a brick on your skids, but there is a difference. Mine's in a Raptor 30 frame with a 50 engine, with oomph to spare, so I didn't really notice any flying difference.
It would also be a good idea to get a peak-detecting charger for the pack. You can get by with the standard Futaba charger, but keep in mind that NiMH batteries don't like being overcharged. Check their temp by hand and unplug them when they start to warm up. After a few charges you'll get to know how long they need to charge after a day's flying and you can just unplug them after that time period. That's what I do with my transmitter's pack.
The good part about that pack is you can go out and fly all day without ever having to think about battery charge. $30 is well worth that load off my mind while I'm out flying. Now if someone would come up with a bottomless fuel tank, I'd be set...
p.s. Also consider getting the 1830mAh tx pack to replace that miserable 600mAh one your transmitter came with. It's more expensive than the 4500 rx pack because it has more cells in it, but remember it's no good having a charged heli if you have a dead transmitter.  |
