another transmitter question
 

Correct me if I am wrong, but looking at the info for a Futaba 6EXA, it has as a feature, 6-model memory with reset . Does this mean that the one transmitter can be used on multiple platforms? So you dont have to have a transmitter for each airplane? I am getting the NexStar very soon, and if later I buy a 6EXA for a future plane (Fantasy probably), can I still use the 6EXA for both?

Thanks... there is soooo much to learn, so little time to learn it.

RE: another transmitter question
 

Yes, that's exactly what it means. When you set up mixing, servo reversing or whatever, you set it up for one model. You set up each model in it's own memory and when you switch models, you don't have to reset everything.

By contrast, non-computer transmitters, have one set of trims. If you change planes, you have to reset your trims. But what you should do is change the settings on the plane so your trims are always in the middle (on the tx).

Anyway, yeah... now you can buy multiple flight packs, install them in your planes and use one tx to control them all.

RE: another transmitter question
 

Yepp.

Si.

RE: another transmitter question
 

Rich,
Yes, as has been said.

I have a 6XAS and usually bring 2 or 3 planes to the field. My Sportster is Model #1, Sportster Bipe is Model #2, Dynaflite Mustang is 3...., Cub is 6.... Takes (I think) 3 or 4 key strokes to switch between models.

One thing to keep in mind, and it's small. The Futaba 6XAS (& 6EXA probably) uses model NUMBERS, not names. I think a couple of the JR's allow you to put in 3 or 4 letters instead of numbers. ie, my Model 1 might be Spt, 2 might be SpB...

All I do is put a number inside the fuse of each plane so I remember which Memory number it is.
Dennis-

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Or write it on paper and tape it to the back of the TX

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When using one TX with multiple planes, ALWAYS do a control direction check before take-off.

One of the best R/C pilots I know took off with his multi-model memory TX set to the wrong plane. Luckilly he was good enough to reprogram the radio while the plane was flying. It s a heck of a mess to try flying with both rudder and ailerons reversed.[:-]

RE: another transmitter question
 

Good point FH. I had a friend hand launch an electric that I brought to our club picnic, and realized shortly after that the ailerons were reversed. I managed one circuit around the field to a picture perfect landing; received a round of applause once on the ground. (I had of course, shouted out something about reversed ailerons. [&:]) (In my nervousness to put in my frst electric flight in front of people, I'd forgotten to change model numbers after a couple flights with the Sportster.)

Club members' impressions of my flying abilities jumped up a few points, but truth be told, I was just VERY lucky! :eek:
Dennis-

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Absolutely correct. 1 transmitter 6 planes. But you should buy a flight pack for each plane. Saves swapping servo's and recievers and such each time you want to swith planes. I would mark a big number in the area where the wing bolts on corresponding to the program number in the radio.

Mark Shuman

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Switching RXs is not a big problem, just very anoying. Switching servos is stupid, you have to retrim for every takeoff. Buying a new flight packs is a good idea. Or buy the componets you want individually. That is the way I do it.