Winpattern,
Respectfully, please don't get overly uptight over any conspiracy theories ok? The new 9C plug is in place because it is an improvement and because problems were encountered with the older style over time. Believe me it would've been far easier for us to stay with the old plug! and the new plug has effected some sales -- negatively -- so that's definitely not a goal.

I BELIEVE the RealFlight adapter is coming, but even if it doesn't come from RealFlight first, several other brands are already releasing the exact same type of adapter to let you use the 9C with the existing sim interfaces. So you will not have to buy the USB unit if you don't want to do so.

The new interlink controller is both a controller (like the current realflight controller) and an interface (like the parallel interface) to use your own radio.

From now on G2 interlink and G2 lite will be the only 2 "stand alone" units sold. RC Pilot, Classic and Deluxe are all discontinued.

The USB unit works ONLY with the new generations and not with classic or deluxe. to use the USB interlink with classic or deluxe you must first upgrade to G2 and then buy the G2 to G2 Interlink upgrade to use the interlink.

Wen the interlinks ship they will NOT include the adapter for 9C, sorry! But you can use the 9C to 9C trainer cord to interface from the new interlink into the 9C.

The interfaces and old controllers will no longer be sold, but we will continue to support our products as always.

Sincerely,
Mrs. AnnMarie Cross
Senior Manager, Proprietary Service and Support
Great Planes Model Distributors
[email protected]
www.greatplanes.com
www.bestrc.com