Hi,

I know there are many topics regarding the AFS on the NexSTAR and the question whether this is really a hinderance to use. I haven't flown the plane yet, but speaking with the instructor he believes in it. My concern regards the location of the flying field. Reading on Futabas website about the PA2 (Pilot Assist Link), which is what the AFS is on this plane, it states that it should NOT be used around tall buildings or structures that intefere with a view of a flat horizon. Our flying field is basically surrounded by woods in all directions. With this situation there is NO real view of the horizon and this concerns me. I'm not sure what I should do. Should I trust my instructors flying experience and not say anything and give it a go? Or would it be ignorant of me being a first time flyer to tell him that I would prefer to disable it and learn the way everyone else does....with no mechanical or electronic intervention? I don't want to offend him or make him angry by second-guessing his judgement. Like I stated before, I know the general opinion here is that it is better off disconnected or with the gain set WAY down because there are to many factors that could give it false readings and you wind have to fight the plane more than anything. I would really appreciate anyones opinion or advice on how I should handle this.

Thanks


Adam