max size of lipo for blade?

[sikorskys76]

What would be the max size lipo battery recommended for a blade cp pro?

[wcc963]

i have the E-Power 1300mah lipo from helidirect. and it just fist under the heli. i wouldnt suggest anything bigger than this. im already getting 20 min flight times

[sikorskys76]

Ok !!

And is there any brands that are better than others?

[wcc963]

i would think thunder power would probably be better but this battery is 20.00 from helidirect. 30.00 with a charger. cant really beat that. thunder power is about twice as much.

[sikorskys76]

I can see that!!

Thanks i just ordered one...i have the one that came with the kit 800mah and i have an esky 1000mah and i get 5 minutes max out of the stock one and 7-9 min out of the 1000 i am getting tired of this... i get into a stable hover and getting comfortable and the battery is dead...thanks again!

[BSchorr]

Will it fit on my Blade CX? like slide in on teh battery bracket?

[sikorskys76]

I think the cx uses 2 cell batteries and cp 3 cell...

[BSchorr]

AHh, where can i get a bigger mah pack for my CX then, this 800mah last about 10 min, i want more

[wcc963]

yeah i dont think it will fit on a cx. besides you dont need the power of 11.1 volt in a FP heli. all your gonna do is burn out your motors faster

[sikorskys76]

not sure but Im sure there is some dealer out there that has something for you

[wcc963]

hey sikorskys76 is that your (full scale)heli in your avatar or is that a heli you fly for a job? those are amazingly smooth and quiet and just a joy to fly.

[sikorskys76]

Im an helicopter engineer..I Fix sikorsky S76 we have a fleet of 13 and used them for air ambulance in ontario canada...You flew in a S76?

[wcc963]

well im 16 but my dads friend from high school is an air ambulance pilot for south florida. and i got to go up in one about 2 weeks ago on his day off. and he let me fly and it is very easy to fly. atleast i thought. but i've wanted to be a real pilot since i was about 8 and have spent countless hours playing games like Microsoft Flight sim 2004 just flying helis. so i knew the dontrols almost instantly so it was easy for me to pick up.

[sikorskys76]

Its all good and easy until you have to take off...land..or fly IFR....im glad you liked it...i get nautious after 3 hours in those things but other than that they are nice...

[Rick Rotorhead]

My Twister/Blade CP clone thing now has a 1250 mAh 3s pack - a bit heavy, but it flys.

[sikorskys76]

How Much flight time do you get out of it?aprox?

[BSchorr]

So what about a bigger pack for my CX then... i hear somethign about a 1320mah pack people use...

[wcc963]

Its all good and easy until you have to take off...land..or fly IFR....im glad you liked it...i get nautious after 3 hours in those things but other than that they are nice...


I hated flying IFR but i think im kinda getting used to it. hovering is kinda easy too, and im not landing it yet. those are way to expensive for me. takeoffs are nervous but possible for me.

[sikorskys76]

YOu mean on the simulator?

[wcc963]

yeah the sim is easier there is no fear of a crash or anything. the real thing is definetly harder due to wind correction and troque and all the other things that just dont want helicopters to fly. the only thing i have done in the real thing is forward flight. and it was only for a short time. the sim is fun though

[BSchorr]

*****! Get out there and fly that thing! Ive went through 2 loser pblades and 5 upper blades on my CX in a week! haha

[wcc963]

*****! Get out there and fly that thing! Ive went through 2 loser pblades and 5 upper blades on my CX in a week! haha

wat r u talking about. were talking about flying real helicopters on a full size sim. and in real life. so the blade cx has nothing to do with this conversation. i have a rex i have no time or money for a cx.

[Rick Rotorhead]

How Much flight time do you get out of it?aprox?
The Twister gives 15 mins with a good safety margin on 1250mAh

[sikorskys76]

that pretty good....i ordered 2x 1300mah and with my 1000 and 800 that i already have i should be good for a while.

I just bought the blade cx too and was wondering what would be the max size for that?

[BSchorr]

I just bought the blade cx too and was wondering what would be the max size for that?

Wondering the same thing.