Jeff:

I flew Fatuba for many years, around 20. Bought the 9 channel after it came out for a fun fly project that needed crow and losts of other programming. The manual had some directions specific to what I wanted. After about 8 days of learning the new programs and trying to to set up the airplane, I finally got upset at the thing and emailed the rcu help site. Was advised the manual was in error and the following detail would do the job. Another week went buy, no crow operatilng. Emailed again, response, yes, directions incorrect, the head programmer will be in contact with me soon. Head programmer did contact me with new directions. More programming, more no work, more directions and corrections. Will give them that they tried, never worked. Buddy is a JR guy and just lalughed his head off, saying "typical". Finally got fed up, sold the 9 at a big loss and bought the JR 10X. Received the radio in the afternoon and had things up and running correctly in about a hour. Most of the time changing out the servos and receiver, had crow the first try from a logical progressive manual, something Fatuba is famous for not having. Granted, I am not a good computer person, most all go blank and screwy when I walk by sort of thing. Have been flying JR for about 4 years now, and never a glitch or problem. Yes, the $1200. 10X is their top of the line, very well worth the extra money in quiality in my view. You must plunk out $2400. with Fatuba to get a equal system, I honestly doubt that its better except you can tune in to your local radio station while flying and then have the guys yell at you to turn it down or get a radio with ear plugs. Fatuba 9 or JR 9 channel does not perform or program nearly as well as the 10X. Recommend it to you without reservation. Bottom line, its sort of a Ford Chevy sort of thing, I suggest a Cad. Good flying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!