balluce

yo,

i have the esky honey bee 3D and was wondering if i can use it to fly anything else (ie: a 3D plane). i would also like to know what's a good transmitter that can be used for most 3D planes or hydro foam flying boats and can also be used for FMS. i was thinking the 50$ range. nothing too fancy.

thanks

Jeremy Z

In the $50 range, I think your best bet is a used Hitec Laser 4 from ebay or the sales forums here. I got my used Laser 4 from ebay for $35 + shipping, which should put you right in the ballpark.

I think you may be able to get a basic GWS radio for that money at www.allerc.com. Have a look.

Personally, I'd rather have a used-but-not-abused radio of a solid make than a new one that may or may not be cheezy.

Now if you have the money to buy a decent transmitter and are trying to save $$, the transmitter is not the place to do it. After all, you don't crash transmitters. They'll be around for a while if you take care of them.

A Hitec Optic 6 is a great all around transmitter. It has enough channels and programming options to fly planes, sailplanes, 3D, and helis. I just love mine.

Gringo Flyer

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I agree about spending a little more on the TX. Find a nice used one here on RCU marketplace and you wont regret it. I have a Futaba 7C and really like it. It has a lot of great features and a good price. The new 6 channel computerized radio from Futaba is a good choice too. It is somewhat limited though on options.

I also have a Futaba skysport6. I bought it bc I needed a flight pack and with the discount tower had on the tx it was the same price to buy the transmitter w servos etc as to buy just the flight pack. Its a nice radio with dual rates and setup for flaps and retracts. I think I got it for right around 100 brand new and that was with 4 servos and a rx. Its not computerized but its about as nice as a noncomputerized radio can get and if you catch them on sale they are a great deal.

stockdaddy

The best bang for the buck for a computer radio is the Hitec Optic 6.

Without a computer radio, you will have to reset your trims, reverse servos each time u switch planes.

Mitty

I'd vote for 9c by futaba.
Spend once on it and forget about spending anymore money ever.
All your models will be stored and plenty of room to grow.