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Old 07-30-2004 | 11:05 PM
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Default RE: Some Second Plane Advice Needed

The 4 Star 60 is not that much different than the 40 except it uses 5 servos, I believe, but do not hold me to that

If you have the same radio that came with my Xtra Easy 2 then here is a link that explains that radio well

http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/prod...Prod=JRP5212**

You should have 5 channels on the radio and 6 channels on the receiver so you can do 5 different things. Look at it this way if you have a plane that uses a single servo for EACH aileron then you have 2 options. Put a "Y" cable on the aileron channel on the receiver and connect the "Y" do both aileron servos OR get a second 6 or 12 inch extesion and a second server and connect 1 aileron to the aileron channel and the second aileron servo to the 1st AUX channel on the receiver. You can then do flaperons which is using the ailerons as flaps but it still leaves full function for the ailerons. Another use is for retractable gear on the 5th channel on the radio but I suggest you wait a while for the retract option.

If the radio is the XF421EX then you need to check the manual that came with the radio (you can also download it from the link above) earlier models of that radio had a problem with flaperons if you were using that radio for more than one model. The fix is free but it requires you send in the radio to JR.

I used this radio for 2 planes, one with and one without the flaperons set but ONLY after I sent the radio into JR

I still use this radio for my trainer turned taildragger (SIG LT-40 Kadet) and have since moved to the JR6102 for the Four Star and the Twist.

If you really want to wake up the Xtra Easy 2, find a hobby store that sells the thrust washer replacement for the EVO TPS engine you have and screw on a 12x4 prop or even better an APC 12.25X3.75 prop, just be smart with the throttle and you be amazed at the difference.