Heli-Log 4:12:2012

Last night I finally managed to get and try the new Gravity packs that I bought! The first several flights were only 3:30 minutes long, the "break-in" period. While I was waiting on the new packs, I flew my Protos 500. I went through 3 packs on the Protos and 6 packs on my Compass 6HV.

Two of the flights on my 6HV, I was using 3300mAh, 50C Punch LiPo's. Compared to the Gravity packs...there was a noticeable difference! The Gravity's have a lot more power for only a 30C pack. The Punch packs are old, not sure how many flights are on them as I bought them used. Using the Punch LiPo's in my Protos, their a perfect match...for me. Granite, I'm new to electrics and have a lot to learn, but I'm having fun doing it!

I would like to get a hold of 2 Gen Ace packs to try out and pit against the Gravity's. So stay tuned...

Tonight I plan on doing some more flying on the Gravity packs at ~5 minutes / up to 20%.

Oh...I failed to mention that last Friday, Good Friday, I finally tested the Volt Magic Monitor. Per mention of it in "Heli-Log 3:26:12 ." It works as instructed, I programmed the cut-off level, did some bench test, then put up 4 flights on it. By the 3rd flight, the Volt Magic Monitor displayed a yellow LED when I attempted flight #4. So I stopped and checked the LiFe battery and low and behold...right at 20% remaining per my battery checker and my FMA 10XP charger.

I've purchased a new LiFe 2200mAp pack and will test it on my Compass 3D+ shortly.