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Forum: RC Jets

01-07-2014, 06:34 PM

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Posted By rcguy59

Good point. How about moving it to where it...

Good point. How about moving it to where it belongs?

Forum: RC Jets

01-07-2014, 05:09 PM

Replies: 320

Interesting New Transmitter

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Posted By rcguy59

I have high hopes for this new radio, the more I...

I have high hopes for this new radio, the more I hear about it. Though I don't see myself buying one,(don't need it) it serves notice to the established radio makers that they need to get their stuff...

Forum: RC Jets

01-05-2014, 03:31 AM

Replies: 320

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Posted By rcguy59

Compared to the number of normal flights, crashes...

Compared to the number of normal flights, crashes due to radio failure ARE rare. Problem is, there are far too many single-point failures that will bring down a model airplane without the added...

Forum: RC Jets

01-05-2014, 02:55 AM

Replies: 320

Interesting New Transmitter

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Posted By rcguy59

Based on the number of times I've seen airplanes...

Based on the number of times I've seen airplanes crash into the pit area and parking lot due to radio problems, my imagination needs NO stretching. Testing with a foamy or smallish glow airplane is...

Forum: RC Jets

01-04-2014, 11:34 PM

Replies: 320

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Posted By rcguy59

"Unproven" as in a new product that has just been...

"Unproven" as in a new product that has just been released. The 18MZ has been out for 2 years. plenty of time to assess it's reliability. Just because FRSky has a good track record, it doesn't mean...

Forum: RC Jets

01-04-2014, 10:20 PM

Replies: 320

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Posted By rcguy59

I was referring to the possibility of showering...

I was referring to the possibility of showering your buddies with burning fuel after an unproven radio suddenly quits working. Ego is the least of your problems in that event.

Forum: RC Jets

01-04-2014, 09:12 PM

Replies: 320

Interesting New Transmitter

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Posted By rcguy59

A gallon of kerosene, a ready ignition source,...

A gallon of kerosene, a ready ignition source, all moving at substantial speed, with your buddies there watching. A hell of a lot more than money is at risk.

Forum: RC Jets

01-04-2014, 07:32 PM

Replies: 320

Interesting New Transmitter

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Posted By rcguy59

ToolMaker- Check out temp ranges on consumer...

ToolMaker- Check out temp ranges on consumer electronics. Very few are rated to such low temps.

Forum: RC Jets

01-04-2014, 07:30 PM

Replies: 320

Interesting New Transmitter

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Posted By rcguy59

Thanks, BaldEagle. I thought They had a newer...

Thanks, BaldEagle. I thought They had a newer protocol with this radio.

Forum: RC Jets

01-04-2014, 04:15 PM

Replies: 320

Interesting New Transmitter

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Posted By rcguy59

What does that have to do with the Taranis?

What does that have to do with the Taranis?

Forum: RC Jets

01-04-2014, 03:22 PM

Replies: 320

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Posted By rcguy59

I have had HS645's in my Shokjet(s) for several...

I have had HS645's in my Shokjet(s) for several years and have had no failures. I've had HS5485's quit on their 2nd flight, so you could say my luck with Hitec is very mixed. I have about 30 645's in...

Forum: RC Jets

12-27-2013, 05:15 PM

Replies: 320

Interesting New Transmitter

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Posted By rcguy59

I've no reason to bash HK or Frsky. I have vast...

I've no reason to bash HK or Frsky. I have vast experience with both, 99.9% positive. That being said, I would sooner floss with barbed wire than use a radio from either of them in a turbine. Hell,...

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