Buddy:

The FMA Co-Pilot is an excellent piece of electronics. At this writing it will not work with a computer radio set up for flapperons. Therefore, if you have a simple trainer-type aircraft with 4 servos, the co-pilot would be a terrific investment. I mounted the sensor under the fuse. I ran the cable under the wing into the radio compartment. The co-pilot receiver is small and can be mounted right next to or on top of your radio receiver. You plug in the elevator and aileron servos into the co-pilot and the co-pilot connects to the receiver. The co-pilot has a sensitivity setting which can be preset or if you have a 6 channel radio with a variable channel, you can turn the unit on or off from the transmitter. This way you have full control of the sensitivity at any time. After you calibrate the system (easily done) you are ready to fly. By setting the sensitivity to about 30% or so, you will still have plenty of control over the aircraft. If you set the sensitivity very high the plane will "fight" you to stay straight and level. If you get into trouble, just release the sticks. The plane will level out from any dive or roll. You've got to see it to believe it. On windy days it can save you landing jitters. Just line up the plane for your final and then cut back on the throttle. Watch the plane almost land itself. It's a great tool when you're learning.

Just remember, nothing replaces a qualified instructor to teach you the basics, but the co-pilot will help calm some of the butterflies that we have all experienced.

Good luck......................Pat