What I do is send my receivers to Radio South to have them set to Channel 38. Once that is done, I can usually range test my plane with my 9C to about 300-350 feet. Makes a big difference. I have only about 25 feet of difference with engine on vs off. I don't suspect any range problems, just that something cause my plane not to respond to my transmitter. When I am giving full up and it is doing an outside loop, something is not right. I had the correct model selected and I check all the controls to make sure nothing was backwards before I took off.
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i've got a question for you g . What type of motor where you running ? gas or glow ? if gas what type of ignition ?
if electronic how was your range with motor running? if you can see major diff between motor on and off you can be pretty sure that there is alot rf noise comming from the ignition . this could be the cause of some irratic problems.
I to have been left wondering after a crash and that is a pretty desperate feeling. the only cure i have found is to test,test,test,... and if you have an old stick laying around test your radio gear in that plane before you put it in you imac airplane. keep the faith .
tony fandino
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