RE: Telemetry in F3A
The Futaba 14MZ already has "illegal timing functions" and has had them for years.
Why should be we jump on one illegal function when Futaba's flagship TX already has others?
If I had my way, F3A would be flown on a basic radio with no mixing, dual rates, conditions, ninja snaps or whatever else you can think of. It would be very simple for Futaba to release an F3A model type to select in your 14MZ/12ZA/12FG/8FG menu with all the fancy stuff disabled for competition work.
Don't get me wrong, I like using it's functions for everyday flying but at the end of the day, F3A should be about the best pilot, not the fanciest TX functions helping you out...