Originally Posted by uberjay

No problem.... it may take some coordination based on weather and timing, but it should be fun.

J

Originally Posted by uberjay

If you're in the neighbourhood look me up anyway. I have a plane we can buddy box together on. At least give you a hands-on experience with a plane.

J

Originally Posted by cordless33

Yea it would be nice to program. I'd like to go flying with you but I don't have a plane atm. Only an rc truck.

-Zach

Originally Posted by uberjay

Yeah... the ones with LCD screens usually are programmable. That's what you want (likely) - and Spektrum _or_ JR compatible are very popular. If you're building though then it becomes less of an issue - if you build all your planes.

Also... many of the off-the-shelf planes like Parkzone/e-flite/great planes/etc. are available in 'PNP' (Plug-aNd-Play) format. This usually means you add your own receiver (and often battery, etc.), but the servos and other electronics are already there.

I'm not 100% sure but I believe the JR(& Spektrum) and Futaba servo connectors /servos are compatible... at worst you might have to swap some pins' order in the connector which is really easy.

Anyway... if you're in the London area sometime ping me and we'll go flying.

J

Originally Posted by cordless33

They both look nice. I think I like the Spektrum more. It all depends on the universality of them. Either they need to work with lost of servo brands or lots of receiver brands. I do really like the LCD screen though. That is something I want. also, I just realized your in London witch isn't too far away.

Thanks,
-Zach

Originally Posted by uberjay

Thanks Zach... yeah, I think props are fairly new to this site in the last year.

Also, re. Transmitters, Hobbyking does sell a Turnigy (decent) name brand one which is not compatible with JR or Spektrum by default. I think (can't confirm) you can get a spektrum compatible module for it. That said, it is really inexpensive from around $53 +shipping (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...Firmware_.html). The downside is they're almost always backordered. But you could add an alert from the product page and get emailed when it's in stock.

That said, a used DX6i will probably get you more mileage / compatibility. Just look for one that includes or has been updated with, DSMX and is not on the recall list from Spektrum. Once you get the model information you can go to this link on Spektrum's site and click on the model link the next page will show you any product bulletins for that model. http://www.spektrumrc.com/Support/Manuals.aspx

Cheers,
J

Originally Posted by cordless33

Hey, That's a great idea. Thanks for posting. And I think I'm going to look for a good transmitter that can be used on a sim as well as my plane. I think I gave you props? (not much is said about it in the forums rules)

Thanks!
-Zach

Originally Posted by uberjay

Oh... by all means DO build the balsa plane . I was just thinking that you can build a $ foam plane (almost) overnight and be flying on the side with cheap electronics _while_ you are building. That way, when you get the real build done you can have some flying time under your belt on cheap stuff and have even more success with the stuff you care about.

If you go to hobbyking's search page and enter "simulator" you'll see a list of options.... all in the $5 to $20 range. If you have a transmitter already one of the $5/$6 USB cables will get you going. If you don't have a transmitter you _could_ look at their $15 one that includes a cheapo Tx (not recommended for real models), but it'd probably be best to get a Tx first. You can typically find used Spektrum DX6i's for around $100 here on RCC.

Anyway.... have fun and keep posting your progress.

Cheers,
J