Originally Posted by
Y3kim
Thanks for the advice fellas
I looked up the Tactic 850 and that looks like a good deal, I also looked at a frsky taranis.im curious if the frsky is worth the extra $40 and if id be better off with something more simple. Im leaning towards the tactic because its more in my price range. any input is appreciated because I do not know much about radios other than the basics.
I also found a couple used 2 stroke OS engines as well, $45 OS Max LA 40, and a $55 OS Max FX 40. the LA looks like an older version and looks like the FX is in better shape. there is some other brands too but they are about the same price
Avoid the LA engine. They were OS's attempt to compete with China on price, and they are no where near as smooth running, reliable or easy to tune as the FX engines. Used engines, though, usually have crash damage or bad bearings. I would suggest a new Magnum 46 from Hobby People or the ASP 46 from Hobby King's USA warehouse, $61. (Same engine.) These have proven over the years to be an excellent copy of the OS FX.
The Tactic is a better choice than the FR-SKY. Although both are made in China, the Tactic is made under the quality control of a US company, the FR-SKY is not. The FR-SKY also has a lot more programming options and unless you are a gadget freak, that just means there are a lot more ways to screw it up.
Jim