> WOW factor alone would be worth it. With all that computing power and memory, what a wonderful opportunity for Futaba to develop a truly unlimited architecture like the 4000, married to a truly elegant easy-to-use interface. However the blurb mentions 'supports 7 wing types' (groan!), which at a stroke indicates that the architecture is essentially knobbled - if a little less knobbled than last years model.
As regards the programming interface, am I the only one to be underwhelmed by screen shots on Jason.net? http://www.jason.net/heli/helimain.htm Look closely, and there doesn't appear to be any clever thinking as far as the UI is concerned. The servo ATV, subtrim and rate adjustments are all scattered among different menus and the screens look as if they've been designed by a graphically challenged committee (read 'awful'). Even the relatively cheap Evo which manages to integrate all the servo adjustments in a simple, attractive screen. I fear that once the chrome and froth are stripped away, the genuine innovation lies in the transmission system and 14 fast response channels, which although technically interesting, are not of great use to the F3X flyer. Mike 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.
