Hitec Optic 6
 

I am considering purchasing a Hitec Optic 6 radio system. Has anyone had any experience with this radio? How does it compare with the Futaba 6EXA?

RE: Hitec Optic 6
 

The optic 6 and the 6EXA are really at different levels in almost every respect.

6EXA is an entry level computer radio

Entry level Computer Radios 5/6 channel - approx $90-110
If your focus in on parkflyers, RES sailplanes, aileron sailplanes or glow
planes, these are very capable for the price. In addition to the basic 4
channels they have retract, flap and/or split aileron capabilities. These
make great first radios for the committed new pilot, providing features beyond
the 4 channel "standard" radios at a small incremental investment. For many
pilots, these may be all the radio they will need for years. They will fly
more advanced planes, like full house sailplanes or aerobatic planes, but may
not be able to bring out all the plane can offer.


Futaba 6 EXA -
http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futk55.html
6 channels, 6-model memory, Prop Flaps on Channel 6, Flapper using channels 1/6, 1 user
defined mix. No timers.


Optic 6 is a mid range computer radio, by comparison
Mid Range Computer Radios 6/7 Channels Approx $130-160 for the radio.
These radios provide a richer feature set than the entry level computer
radios, primarily in more model memories, more surface mixes and switch
assignability. These radios can bring out more of the capabilities of more
advanced planes and give you set-up options the entry level computer radios
lack. If you have been flying a while on a 4 channel radio and now want to go
to more advanced planes but keep the price "reasonable", this might be the
group to consider. If you are a new flyer with a larger budget, these may be
a good fit. Some have limited split elevator features for larger or aerobatic
planes. Read the manual carefully on this. For example the 7C can operate
split elevator servos, but can not trim them in flight.

Hitec Optic 6
http://www.hitecrcd.com/Radios/OPTIC.htm
6 channel, 8 Model Memory, Model naming, Spectra channel synth option, Change
channel module, shift select, Switch Assignability, flight modes, 2 user
programmable mixes, and a variety of standard mixes.

So, what kind of flying do you plan to do? What is your budget. If you can afford either, get the Optic 6, it is a much more capable radio.

RE: Hitec Optic 6
 

I just ordered an Optic 6 my self. I'm just looking toward the future as am still learning on L.I. with a Wing Dragon.It seems by the time they Ship's it I,ll be on my 2nd or 3rd plane.
by the way I see your posts and answers around and want to thank you for sharing with us new guys.
p.s.it's windy here on L.I. Huh!
Thanks again
John

RE: Hitec Optic 6
 

Yes LI has been very windy this week.

I did manage to get in about 8 launches of my Spirit 2M on Sunday afternoon, just as the wind started to die down to about 10 mph. Not much chance of a thermal but I just HAD to get in the air. Hd to add about 4 onces of ballast to get it to fly well enough to safely land. Good launch and land practice, but not much more.

Now, if the wind had been from the north I could have had a ball slope soaring. Just started doing that. Lots of fun!

I will fly my Aerobird in this wind, but that is the only one of my parkflyers that can handle it.