NickBond

Thanks for that advice Ultrafish

Gee! I've just noticed I'm still considered a new member even though I signed up in 2012.!!!

Thanks for the heads up jetr. I will speak with jab hq tomorrows

Yep I had no problems with the Odyssey except for the weight and price.Russ, the battery I'm using is a Zippy Flightmax LiFePo4, 8400mah, 4s2p, 30C , 1026 grams, for $86 from hobbyking australia.

The rated amperage is 30 times 8.4, that is 252 amps. I put mine in a container to make it fit into the plane properly.

 

I haven't had any problems since ruining the first one by leaving the master switch on, and maybe I'm a bit over-cautious about disconnecting it as soon as the starting-draw has been replaced.

 

regards, Bruce

Thank you Tex. I will take you up on that very kind offer. Where would I need to go to get it from you

Him not looking at lipo's I'm looking at lifepo4's

I,m thinking of putting the hobby king zippy flight max lifepo4 (see attached pic) as a replacement to my odyssey. At $125 and 1kg. The price and weight and various advantages make it an attractive choice. I would like to hear from members that are using this battery, specifically, in a Jabiru 230D, how they have physically installed this battery and their experience in using this type of battery and any other helpful comments that I should be aware of. Cheers

16 30' 13.61 s 145 26' 12.11 eowner........sam

 

also good strip "cow bay".......cape tribulation NQ.

 

let me know if you want more details ( pub next door, with accom etc )

 

russ

 

forgot........strip near "deral".........just south of cairns, local farmer, B&B, and all FREE

You wouldnt know Sams' contact details by any chance?

Looking at the VNC map there seems to be a strip called Wonga. Anyone familiar with that airstrip?

And thank you very much for all the information you have provided thus far.

I would greatly appreciate it if someone can provide me with advice and information regarding the closest, safest airstrip to Port Douglas, FNQ that you might recommend.

I will be flying from Byron Bay in a Jab 230d sometime in March/April.

Cheers:smile: