| Model planes batteries are not the ordinary batteries; | | | | your charger is compatible with these batteries, before |
| we buy from the shops for our ordinary gadgets or | | | | buying it. |
| toys. The batteries for the model planes are stronger | | | | The Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries come in |
| and last longer than the ordinary batteries. While buying | | | | two types, the ones that charge slowly and the others |
| a remote controlled plane, the manufacturers always | | | | that charge fast. These batteries are quite reliable and |
| indicate, which type of batteries one should use for the | | | | durable. These batteries however need care, in order |
| model planes and one should always stick to the | | | | to maintain their performance. For example, they |
| batteries suggested. | | | | should not be overcharged by leaving them on for |
| Before buying batteries for your model plane, you | | | | more that 30 hours and should not be charged before |
| should consider a number of factors. First, you should | | | | running out, since this may cause crystalline formation |
| pickup one, which will last long. Some batteries can last | | | | in the battery, which reduces battery life and |
| for years, even with regular activations. You should | | | | performance, and is termed as 'memory effect'. |
| also know on what speed your plane will fly and the | | | | The Lithium poly cells come after years of research, to |
| amount of time it takes. There are some batteries, | | | | find longer life in battery. These batteries have the |
| which come with chargers. If you buy batteries, which | | | | highest energy density in comparison to other |
| don't have a charger, it is important to ask the dealers, | | | | commercial batteries. Though these batteries are more |
| which accessories will suit well with your model plane. | | | | expensive, they have twice the power density than |
| Chargers also differ. Some chargers take many hours | | | | NiCAD and their self discharge rate is very low. |
| to charge, while others take as little as 30 minutes to | | | | However, NiMH batteries are compatible with most |
| fully charge your batteries. | | | | planes and are easier to maintain. |
| There are three main types of batteries, one can use | | | | But even with the best batteries around, you need a |
| for the model planes. These type are Nickel-Metal | | | | good charger. The quality of chargers varies and it |
| Hydride (NiMH), Nikel-cadmium (NiCAD), and Lithium | | | | depends on how much money you are willing to spend |
| Poly cells, which is the latest type to come into use. | | | | to buy them. If you don't fly often, then you can get a |
| NiMH Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are a class higher | | | | less expensive charger that takes a longer time to |
| than NiCAD and are rechargeable. They can | | | | charge. But, if you are a regular flyer, then get a more |
| outperform NiCAD by up to 40% and are more | | | | expensive charger that will take less time to charge, |
| environmental friendly. These batteries can also be | | | | but offer longer flying time for your plane. |
| said, to be charger friendly. Always ask the dealer, if | | | | |