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Hi There,

I would like to share with you my yesterday’s tests and hopefully share some views about range test safety.

I have a new Boomerang XL jet in which I have installed:

1- An old type Smart Fly power expander.

2- A smart fly super regulator set at 6.0 v.

3- 2 lithium ion 2600 mA batteries

4- TX Futaba 9Z WCII . Futaba 149 DP RX. In 40 Mhz frequency.

5- Antenna wire cut off lenght of whip antena and whip antenna installed externally front of canopy.

6- Brand new 6 x Hitec 5985 servos (2 Ail, 2 flaps and 2 rudders)

7- Brand new 2 x Hitec 5955 servos (2 elevators).


Range test.

I performed the range test, at 70 meters away from the plane and when I have first portion of TX antenna out, I get a good signal if I am standing up but intermittent signal if I lower TX on the ground.

Is this normal bearing in mind distance used to perform test, also knowing that same test at about 30 meters is working properly even with transmitter on the floor.

I definitely wouldn't want to take unnecessary risks anf fly this jet if above test doesn't sound ok.

Appreciate your experience and views as regards to standard range tests and acceptable distances to perform same.

Thanks. Regards.
Dany