So Dude - are you back in Colorado????? This sounds a lot like your place in Golden and not in Hawaii... :)
If so - welcome back (and we have a contest this weekend... ) Jim -----Original Message----- From: Mark Howard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:51 PM To: Joe Rodriguez Cc: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] The Stylus, Airtronics, Can't wait forever Joe, I have both versions and can address some of these issues: On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Joe Rodriguez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I too had a RD8000 the 72mhz version I'm guessing the 2.4 version has the > same software. Yes it is exactly the same - except of course the "fail safe" and modulation settings. I have a few models on the 72mhz version, and just went thru the menus one at a time copying all the settings to the new radio. Seems to work with just a few minor trim changes. > And I agree with Mike it is a great radio for electrics and 2 to 4 channel > sailplanes and handlaunch the > RD8000 is light but has a inexpensive look to it, the RD8000 seems geared to > power and heli's. > RD8000 is lacking for F3X needs Like sliders, flight modes, 6 servo control, > 3 position switches to name a few.> True it is geared that way - however the RD8000 will address up to 8 channels. The most sophisticated setup is for my Kangke Monocoupe towplane. It works elevator, rudder, throttle, 2 independent aileron servos, 2 independent flap servos and the tow release. This setup also handles reflex and landing flaps ON THE 3-POSITION SWITCH. I will be experimenting with electric / full-house setups. The biggest issue I see for F3X stuff is lack of camber control (no slider). I really wish it had a rotary knob for heli pitch control too. > > I now have ONE radio that fly's all my toys and that's the way it should be. > > joe Yes - I agree and the RD8000 has room for only 10 models. I'm eagerly anticipating the Stylus 2.4 module release! I have a lot of brand loyalty so I'm really pleased that Airtronics has a 2.4 system that I can use for my power planes and helis. I live pretty close to a club field so 2.4 is a godsend. Now I can fly in the openspace next to my house like I did before the field was built. I've lost several planes at that field on 72mhz - to undetermined interference which has claimed many planes there. Hopefully the 2.4 radios will eliminate that problem. Mark RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
