I've got to agree with this one in spades. The Spread Spectrum radios are a fantastic achievement and will be great for larger planes WHEN THEY ARE READY. They don't have the range at this time to safely operate larger planes, especially sailplanes. I've seen the sailplanes at our field so high that they aren't much more than a speck in the sky. The manufacturer of the Spread Spectrum radios clearly state that they are intended for use in small park flyers, this is because these planes are kept in closer than larger planes. I do realize that there are people out there that are using these radios in larger models right now and might tell you that they haven't had any problems, but IMHO they are just plain lucky that they haven't lost control yet. Myself I'm drooling waiting for these radios to be made for larger models, but I'll wait until they are designed for longer ranges. I'm not in enough of a hurry to risk losing a plane over it.

Just my 2¢ worth.

Ken