Subject: Re: Soaring V1 Beginner's radio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On Wednesday 21 December 2005 06.51, Norm wrote: > I'd like to hear your opinions on what you think is a good radio system to > get for someone just learning to fly. Something to use with basic electric > trainers, foamie combat wings, and warbirds. > Thanks guys- Norm, In beginner radios, I think it comes to price vs commitment. Any radio can serve the needs of a beginner but the question is where do you want to go from there? Whatever you get, it won't go to waste. GOING CHEAP - If you just want something that can fly a 3 channel plane for the lowerst possible price, the Hitec SS radios are cheap and work fine. This package for $60 includes 2 micro servos, a micro receiver, crystal, etc. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLGF4**&P=7 The receiver and servos sell for $60 by themselves, so the radio is essentially free. For $12 you can add a trainer port to it to use it in a buddy system or to run a flight sim. Practically a throw away at that price, but it still has elevon/vtail mixing and servo reversing, so it will get the basic job done! It uses dry batteries so there is no need to remember to charge. Just carry an extra pack of batteries. Great for a keep in the car, ready to fly any time! COMMITTED - Then you go to a computer radio. I think computer radios make it easer for new flyers. Dual rates and exponential can really help them with the over contol issue most new flyers have. Add to that the model memories, Digital Trims, End Point Adjustment, and trainer port. They all include elevon and V-tail mixes as well as a few other mixes so the new flyer is ready to go beyond that first plane when the time comes. I feel the value leader entry level computer radio packages, that include micro components suitable for small electrics. are: Futaba EXAS - $160 http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futk55.html http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJUV7**&P=ML review http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=556 6 channels, 6-model memory, Prop Flaps on ch 6, Flapperon using 1/6, 1 user defined mix. The particular package I have listed at tower comes with micro servos and receiver suitable for parkflyers Or Airtronics VG 6000 http://www.airtronics.net/VG6000.htm http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEUY5**&P=7 This particular package is very attractive for small electrics. Comes with two small servos and a 20 amp ESC. 6 channels, 4 model memories, 6 standard mixes, no user definable mix capability listed. If you are going to stay in the parkflyer catagory, or in planes under a 60" wings span, then you have to look at this one. Horizon Hobby has begun distribution of a 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum system from SPEKTRUM. SPEKTRUM has been selling these systems for RC cars for a while. When you compare it to entry level computer radios like the Futaba 6EXAS, or the Airtronics VG 6000, it is quite competitive in price and features. And since the radio is targeted at the parkflyer community, it is packaged with 4 micro servos and a micro receiver that are very appropriate for these planes. Completely eliminates channel conflict issues. DX6 DSM 6CH Park Flyer/Micro-Heli System $199 Includes 6 channel micro receiver and 4- S75 micro servos http://www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Better/DX6-glance.html http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2460 http://www.rchobbies.org/spektrum-dx6.htm Digital DSMT Spread Spectrum Modulation . 10-model memory . Dual rates on aileron and elevator . Exponential rates on aileron and elevator . Dual and exponential rates can be combined on one switch . Trainer system compatible with SpektrumT and JR® radio systems. . Adjustable stick length . Throttle trim only affects idle position . Two-speed scrolling . Throttle-smart fail-safe system . Digital trims for precise adjustment Airplane Specific Features . Aileron to rudder mixing . Elevator-to-flap mixing . Flap-to-elevator mixing . Flaperon mixing . Delta wing mixing ( elevons) . Aileron differential . V-tail mixing . Three programmable mixes So, go cheap, or go entry level computer radio for the new guys. Or, go spread spectrum and never worry about channel conflict again! Ed Anderson aeajr on the forums Long Island Silent Flyers www.lisf.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Soaring" <Soaring@airage.com> To: <Soaring@airage.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 10:52 AM Subject: Soaring V1 #6837 Soaring Wed, 21 Dec 2005 Volume 1 : Number 6837 In this issue: Re: Soaring V1 ??? (Digital SLR) Re: Soaring V1 Beginner's radio RE: [RCSE] Beginner's radio ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:23:51 +0100 From: Tord Eriksson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: Soaring V1 Beginner's radio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Wednesday 21 December 2005 06.51, Norm wrote: > I'd like to hear your opinions on what you think is a good radio system to > get for someone just learning to fly. Something to use with basic electric > trainers, foamie combat wings, and warbirds. > Thanks guys- Norm, I think the thre-channel, single-stick Hitecs are hard to beat. Got one with rechargable batteries and small metal-gear servos - the big HS-300 (et cetera) are not stronger, just bulkier, and break easier! If you are going to do a teacher-pupil-hook-up you have to check that it agrees with your own equipment! Tord ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 08:49:49 -0500 From: "Douglas, Brent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Soaring@airage.com> Subject: RE: [RCSE] Beginner's radio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I like the Hitec Flash radios; a Flash 4 is pretty cheap now, and they do basic mixing and can store multiple planes. Might be nice to have the 5, too - would have a little more growth potential before having to move up to a more pricey radio. You could also do their Neon, but it really doesn't leave much room to grow before you'd be shopping again. Good luck and Happy Holidays, Brent ------------------------------ End of Soaring V1 #6837 *********************** 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. 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