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jmilunsky · 10-08-2009, 06:03 PM

Hi Gord,

THese look rather wide for the sukhoi?

Flypaper · 10-08-2009, 06:31 PM

Yes, I have it sitting behind the batt. slot to get the CG right. It's out in the van right now but I think the back of the batt. is in line with the trailing edge of the wing. Let me know if you want more precise for CG and I'll check it out closer tomorrow. It's held to the fuse. with good old velcro. Don't know if I have one with an exceptionally good motor or what, but it will do consecutive loops with the stock prop with no problems.

Gord.

wparsons · 10-11-2009, 07:34 AM

Has anyone flown a sukhoi or mustang with the hobbycity batteries? I've heard conflicting stories of them either being great, or not up to the current draw of the sukhoi at all.

At $2 each it's not a huge deal if they suck, but due to shipping I'd like to order at least 10, which ups the cost enough that it would be better to buy one genuine e-flite replacement if the hobbycity ones aren't good enough.

astrofler · 10-11-2009, 08:02 AM

The hobbycity batteries are not getting very good reviews when used in the little blade MSR heli.

see here

http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=163704

Flypaper · 10-11-2009, 08:24 AM

I'm using the 240 ma ones from HK. You have to solder on your own wire and connectors. They're bigger but the Sukhoi and the MSR carry them fine. About 10 mins run time.

*dsmjunkie* · 10-15-2009, 07:41 PM

I wouldn't trust those batteries. I have witnessed first hand the sorts of issues encountered when using third rate lipo batteries and chargers. If you order them and don't have issues you are one of the lucky ones. The few lucky ones. I've seen equipment destroyed and house fires narrowly averted. Not trying to be over dramatic but is saving a few bucks on a battery worth risking the safety of you and your family?

Flypaper · 10-15-2009, 08:33 PM

You need to do a little more research. Been using between 30 and 40 of the Zippys over a number of yrs and only had one failure that was my fault when I had the charger set for nicad and would have happened with any lipo. Go over to RC Groups and check out the reputation for the Zippys. You'll also find a majority of the everyday Joes are using them.

Jiver · 10-15-2009, 08:43 PM

I have been using these batteries in my Vapor, mSR, Sukhoi with great results. For example, my Vapor has a 15 minute run time with the HK batteries. I have ten batteries and each one is great! And at $1.79 each, it's a great deal! For me, anyway...

Thanks,

Gordon

10-08-2009, 06:03 PM	#11
jmilunsky RCC Junior Contributor I am: Jack M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 132 Total Props: 0	Re: Batteries for Parkzone Sukhoi Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Hi Gord, THese look rather wide for the sukhoi?
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10-08-2009, 06:31 PM	#12
Flypaper RCC Pro Contributor I am: Gord C Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: kingston Ont. Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,863 Total Props: 8	Re: Batteries for Parkzone Sukhoi Yes, I have it sitting behind the batt. slot to get the CG right. It's out in the van right now but I think the back of the batt. is in line with the trailing edge of the wing. Let me know if you want more precise for CG and I'll check it out closer tomorrow. It's held to the fuse. with good old velcro. Don't know if I have one with an exceptionally good motor or what, but it will do consecutive loops with the stock prop with no problems. Gord. __________________ Tried for my kamikazi pilots licence. Flunked the test. Gord. MAAC 5276
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10-11-2009, 07:34 AM	#13
wparsons RCC Master Contributor I am: Will P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whitby, ON Radio of choice: DX8 # of RCs: 15 Feedback: 11 / 100% Posts: 1,342 Total Props: 1	Re: Batteries for Parkzone Sukhoi Has anyone flown a sukhoi or mustang with the hobbycity batteries? I've heard conflicting stories of them either being great, or not up to the current draw of the sukhoi at all. At $2 each it's not a huge deal if they suck, but due to shipping I'd like to order at least 10, which ups the cost enough that it would be better to buy one genuine e-flite replacement if the hobbycity ones aren't good enough.
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10-11-2009, 08:02 AM	#14
astrofler RCC Senior Contributor I am: Al E Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miford, Nova Scotia Feedback: 7 / 100% Posts: 693 Total Props: 3	Re: Batteries for Parkzone Sukhoi The hobbycity batteries are not getting very good reviews when used in the little blade MSR heli. see here http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=163704 __________________ cheers Papa Sharptooth Bouncing about the living room, my then three year old grandson declared himself "a kangaroo". "If you're a Kangaroo, what is Grampie", I ask. His reply: "you a dinosaur"
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10-11-2009, 08:24 AM	#15
Flypaper RCC Pro Contributor I am: Gord C Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: kingston Ont. Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,863 Total Props: 8	Re: Batteries for Parkzone Sukhoi I'm using the 240 ma ones from HK. You have to solder on your own wire and connectors. They're bigger but the Sukhoi and the MSR carry them fine. About 10 mins run time. __________________ Tried for my kamikazi pilots licence. Flunked the test. Gord. MAAC 5276
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10-15-2009, 07:41 PM	#16
dsmjunkie !!! CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT !!! I am: Mark D Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prince Edward Island Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 7 Total Props: 0	Re: Batteries for Parkzone Sukhoi I wouldn't trust those batteries. I have witnessed first hand the sorts of issues encountered when using third rate lipo batteries and chargers. If you order them and don't have issues you are one of the lucky ones. The few lucky ones. I've seen equipment destroyed and house fires narrowly averted. Not trying to be over dramatic but is saving a few bucks on a battery worth risking the safety of you and your family?
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10-15-2009, 08:33 PM	#17
Flypaper RCC Pro Contributor I am: Gord C Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: kingston Ont. Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,863 Total Props: 8	Re: Batteries for Parkzone Sukhoi You need to do a little more research. Been using between 30 and 40 of the Zippys over a number of yrs and only had one failure that was my fault when I had the charger set for nicad and would have happened with any lipo. Go over to RC Groups and check out the reputation for the Zippys. You'll also find a majority of the everyday Joes are using them. __________________ Tried for my kamikazi pilots licence. Flunked the test. Gord. MAAC 5276
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10-15-2009, 08:43 PM	#18
Jiver RCC Master Contributor I am: Gordon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Radio of choice: Spektrum DX9 BE, DX3R & DX3S # of RCs: 30 Feedback: 17 / 100% Posts: 1,182 Total Props: 3	Re: Batteries for Parkzone Sukhoi I have been using these batteries in my Vapor, mSR, Sukhoi with great results. For example, my Vapor has a 15 minute run time with the HK batteries. I have ten batteries and each one is great! And at $1.79 each, it's a great deal! For me, anyway... Thanks, Gordon __________________ Enter the World of Ballroom Dance... www.ballroomdancelessons.ca All for One, One for All... www.scarboroughfencing.on.ca RC: Nitro and Electric Helicopters, Planes, Cars, and Trucks; Non-RC: Ballroom Dance and Fencing! MAAC 77725
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