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Flybynite

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Time for a new battery in the Cardinal. What type is the best?
Thanks, Guys
 
Check to see what is allowed.i second the choice of the Concorde AGM.
 
I ditched the Gill batteries and went with the Concorde RG25-XC.


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odyssey, save some weight as well as get a better battery
 
JHW said:
odyssey, save some weight as well as get a better battery
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My battery is in the rear of the aircraft. I want as much weight back there as I can. :D

I have the same battery Gary posted a picture of. Got 5 good years out of it so far, and isn't showing any signs of weakness.
 
JHW said:
odyssey, save some weight as well as get a better battery
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Ditto. If weight is important for CG reasons Odyssey has a battery comparable in weight and performance specs to the RG35 as well.
 
EdFred said:
My battery is in the rear of the aircraft. I want as much weight back there as I can. :D

I have the same battery Gary posted a picture of. Got 5 good years out of it so far, and isn't showing any signs of weakness.
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Huh, I did too until it left me stranded after 3 years and 11 months. And I frequently (but not always) had it on a BatteryMinder. Either you live a good clean life, or your turn is near!

With a newer starter, I saved $25 bucks and skipped the XC version this time.
 
I need a new battery too. The current Concorde is 6 years old, still cranking fine.

I have a new one bookmarked with Aircraft Spruce for my next order.
 
Have a Concorde AGM and am happy with it.
 
EdFred said:
My battery is in the rear of the aircraft. I want as much weight back there as I can. :D

I have the same battery Gary posted a picture of. Got 5 good years out of it so far, and isn't showing any signs of weakness.
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We replace ours every 3 yrs, just to avoid the failure when you really need the battery to work. Most batteries out here do not last 3 1/2 yrs. Summer temps above 110F, winter down to 30F. Flown 3-6 hours every weekend.

Car batteries barely last 3 years.
 
When I remember to do so, I pick up a replacement battery at OSH if it's been a four years. I figure lugging it back myself saves on shipping.

I leave it on the bench in the hangar until I need to switch it out.
 
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