ORIGINAL: enkaarob
one of the guys I fly with who has a spektrum just told me the AR6100 reciever will work in anything not just park fliers. He said as long as you can see the plane you will have control. What gives? I suspect he may be mistaken or has just been lucky so far but being new to the game I did not want to question him.
He may be "one of the guys" but he's not a friend if he's trying to tell you that.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=SPM6100
The manufacturer clearly does NOT recommend this for "regular" planes. It's for park fliers and foamies. It may work but it is NOT to be trusted at long ranges. I'm willing to bet the manufacturer is smarter on this subject than your "guy".