hey guys

ok heres the spiel...
I have a futaba 7CAP with digital servos.
and a 4VF with cheapo s3003's
i am getting a flying wing soon and was wondering if the
AM range would be enough because i can get a flight pack - batteries for 49 bucks AM
but FM its a bit more..
what would be the most economical way of doing this..standard size servos are fine..i need the weight its really windy here..
thanks guys
Felix

Either the AM or the FM radio should have more range than your eyesight will allow you to see what the model is doing. For all practical purposes... that means you have no useful range difference.

Dependingon what the aircraft is that you are sticking them in... the 3003's can work. They have worked for controlling .40 size trainers to .60 size sport models for several years. don't stick them in glow power helis though...[&:]

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I just thoght of something though... Isn't the 4VF an FM radi? Futaba model designations ending in F are normally FM.

FHHUber

YES it is fm..

but i was thinking of this..i can get a 3 channel single stick controller receiver AND 2 servos...and battery adaptors for only 30-40 bucks..so its really cheap..if AM will be good...can it still be say channel 48 or is there a difference???
Felix

Not really sure what you are getting at but since you have the 7C I would invest in a flight pack compatable with it. Late on you will probably be glad you did. Just my opinion tho

flying wing fly in heavy wind.

dan

How come the wind blows so much in az ?. [X(]

In order for you to use an "AM" receiver you must have a "AM" transmitter. The modulations are different between the two FM transmitters and the
AM you are considering buying.

Gotta stick with the FM if you are going to be using the transmitters you have mentioned.

There is no difference in ranges for FM or AM assuming that either transmitter transmitts the same power and that the receivers both have the same microvolts/meter rating. Many of the less expensive AM sets made for sale with the park flyers have receivers that are much less sensitive than the standard Futaba, Airtronics, JR, Hitec units and range will be reduced in comparison.

Someone ahead stated you should get a flight pack. That is very sound advice. With cheap am radio's until you get the nicads and all the other stuff you will need you are at 60 to 80 bucks. A Hitec standard flight pack can be had for 100. One other point, the AM has no trainer plug. You cannot buddy box it. You also have to learn 2 ways to fly. Single stick and mode 2. So it will take longer to actually learn and become a competent pilot. I would nix the am idea and stick with your 7C. It is a fine radiop.

Mark Shuman