Heli-Max Novus UH-1D Huey Review - Part 1
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Got mine. And I can say they are more sturdy then they seem like they would be. I've had a few oh man moments and haven't broken anything. I've ran 5 packs and am getting better. Having a little bit of a tough time since I live in a small house and only have a 8x10ft room so not a lot of room for mistakes.
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very nice !
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how long is the charge time?
tmaxxrcr 1 year ago
@tmaxxrcr - The Huey has a 600 mAh battery and the factory charger charges at 1/2 amp, or 500mAh. Running the battery to cutoff, it takes about 40-50 minutes to recharge fully. It really depends on how far you run down the pack. I usually find myself pulling the battery and recharging at about 35% remaining so the recharge takes about 35-40 minutes. The Huey ships with two batteries and replacement packs are $9.00 and change, so most folks get a spare pack or two.
2BrothersHobby 1 year ago
Can I run as many batteries as I have one after the other or should there have to be a cool down period for the heli?
I want to say thanks for the review I just ordered one and can't wait. Any tips for getting the most longevity from the li-po? I've only ever had ni-cad in RC trucks and cars.
c2s 1 year ago
@c2s - It's a good idea to let it rest after every couple batteries (for heat dissapation). Just a couple minutes should be fine. As for LiPo tips, only use approved chargers, don't charge immediately after a run (let it set and cool for a minute or two on a hard surface, and you'll get good life out of your packs. Room temperature before charging and don't run them down below cutoff. Once the heli fades to the ground or cuts off, STOP. Pull, let cool (if warm), recharge. Thats it!
2BrothersHobby 1 year ago 2