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007 · 03-03-2009, 10:16 AM

anyone running 123s on their swift 16?with 600 plus motor 60 amp castle controler 10 amp bec 9 tooth pinon 550 sab blades. would 6 cells be enough their only 2200 mah right how long would it fly Ron

RAV50 · 03-03-2009, 04:42 PM

I did with my first one years ago - rather enemic. I almost sold the heli as I thought it rather a disappointment, until someone at a funfly lent me his 5 cell 3700mah FlightPower pack.

Wow, what a difference! .... like having a car with standard steering, standard brakes and a small four banger (which will get you around the patch OK but....), into a nimble one with a V6 that puts a happy grin on your face.

MAXHSHV · 03-03-2009, 09:01 PM

I flew my swift16 on 8s a123 for 400plus flights with a 600plus motor on a 9 pinion, with castle esc.about 2100 hs and 3 min 20 sec flights..very close to my 6s packs for power even with the extra weight.i flew 530 carbon blades.

GyroAl · 03-03-2009, 10:34 PM

Yes, the Swift will fly relatively well on an 8S configuration of A123 cells, but not so on a 6S A123 pack.

I found a big improvement in fying and in flight times when I went from 8S A123's to 6S/3700 Lipo packs. Mostly due to the weight difference and better mah ratings, I believe.

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007 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2006	swift anyone running 123s on their swift 16?with 600 plus motor 60 amp castle controler 10 amp bec 9 tooth pinon 550 sab blades. would 6 cells be enough their only 2200 mah right how long would it fly Ron

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03-03-2009, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
RAV50 Join Date: Mar 2005	I did with my first one years ago - rather enemic. I almost sold the heli as I thought it rather a disappointment, until someone at a funfly lent me his 5 cell 3700mah FlightPower pack. Wow, what a difference! .... like having a car with standard steering, standard brakes and a small four banger (which will get you around the patch OK but....), into a nimble one with a V6 that puts a happy grin on your face.

03-03-2009, 09:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
MAXHSHV Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009	I flew my swift16 on 8s a123 for 400plus flights with a 600plus motor on a 9 pinion, with castle esc.about 2100 hs and 3 min 20 sec flights..very close to my 6s packs for power even with the extra weight.i flew 530 carbon blades.

03-03-2009, 10:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
GyroAl AKA MotorRotor INOP Join Date: Dec 2007	Yes, the Swift will fly relatively well on an 8S configuration of A123 cells, but not so on a 6S A123 pack. I found a big improvement in fying and in flight times when I went from 8S A123's to 6S/3700 Lipo packs. Mostly due to the weight difference and better mah ratings, I believe.

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