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Old 04-17-2012, 01:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi there just got a used 500 here on HF what batteries are you guys using?
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Old 04-17-2012, 02:04 AM   #2 (permalink)
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6S 3000 mAh
Weight around 490 - 520 g
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Old 04-17-2012, 09:08 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Agree with Chopstick

I also have some 3300 - but they are a little heavy for the nose (not that I really notice).

Sky Lipos are my current favorite - Here in the US, free delivery (normally) if I get 2, and pretty quick delivery.

Gens Ace seems to be a favorite - but I've never found the right combination (6s - 3000 - 30c) in stock.
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Old 04-17-2012, 12:59 PM   #4 (permalink)
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2900-3300mah are ideal ... weight will depend on C-rating, capacity, and manufacturer.

The 3300's I use are ideal weight and not nose heavy, but weight can vary.
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Old 04-17-2012, 05:11 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Jeff which ones are you using that aren't heavy - Hyperions?
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Jeff which ones are you using that aren't heavy - Hyperions?
Outrage NRG .... I got them before I had Hyperion.
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Old 04-18-2012, 09:36 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Cool thanks guys my trex is so heavy that 2200 mhp worked best but flight time sucked. I also have 2, 2450's. I will have to go catch some fish so I can stock up on some batteries. This heli is going on the boat this year and when ever fishing is closed I will be on some beach some where flying the crap out of it. Thanks agin.
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:27 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Why go to the beach - this was one of the coolest videos I saw last year.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAJSBs3K57o[/ame]



Now I would fly from the beach so I could find the parts after the crash....
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:45 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Duuuuuuuude, now there's a pilot. He even has the uniform.
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Old 04-23-2012, 08:02 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I use Gens Ace 2600mah packs right now, but 3000mah work well too. I like my setup pretty light though.
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