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ok, I was wanting to get a new plane soon, but i was wondering if i could od this. Could i get another reciever on the same channel as my current and just turn it on and turn my radio on and it still work? I was wanting to do this to save some money and not get the 6 EXA yet

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Theoretically it will work. But in practice you will probably find it to be a pain in the butt. You're throw directions, end points, and trim settings would have to be the same for each plane. Or you will have to document the differences for each model and then change the settings for each different plane when you are ready to fly.

IMHO it is easier to use a computer radio to do all of this for you.

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Rc ken, It would only be used for 2 planes. I guess i will get the kit, and then just get the computer radio. This is the plane i will be getting when i get 45$ I figure i could fly it in a small area. But it doesnt say if it needs micro servos and how many servos. Any ideas?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXM388&P=0

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As Ken said, It will/can work... But could be a pain, remembering the
seperate settings for both planes... Or :-) have both planes machanically
set as close as possible so as to have the radio pretty much set for
both planes... It can be done.. Just takes some added work..

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And I would definitely plan on using at least mini servos in the HOB P-51. Look for Hitec HS-55 servos and the 555 receiver.

My first two or three years of flying I used a non-computer radio with quite a few different planes and had no trouble. But as has been mentioned, you really need to get the trims re-set manually to be as close to neutral as possible. Otherwise you'll have to re-trim each plane once you get it in the air.
Dennis-

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If you already have a 6EXA, you'll have no problem with installing a flight pack with the same channel in your second plane, that's what it's designed for. Before flying, simply go to model memory 2, be sure that reversing switches are set properly and off you go. Trim settings made for model two will not effect the settings for model one. Just be sure you have the right model number for each plane before you take off (should be part of a preflight checklist). BTW, you can operate 6 different models using that single transmitter. Your TX manual can explain it better than I have.
The 6EXA was my first radio specifically for this reason. I spent a little more up front, but I don't need a new TX for every plane

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dread hea, i am planning on buying one. I just dont know how to sell my skysport 4 becuase i would prolly sell it without charger cause i use the charger for the reciever batt. I dunno anyone have ideas on how much i could get one?

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You might be able to get around $20 for it on ebay. People buy the transmitters to use as a buddy box. I kept mine as a spare. I usually bring it to the field with a fully charged battery. That way if I'm having a really good day I can just swap batteries. I know I could just get a field charger, but this works for me.

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I would recommend if you intend to stay in the sport that you get a slightly better radio then the 6 exa I bought one after 4 months of using a skysport and I thought it was really good but found it had limitations on later planeswhich occured 5 months after I bought it. I got into 3d aircraft and the 6 exa only has dual rates on ailerons and elevators. my rudder could not be lessened. I wish I had known about a few of the 6 exa other short falls especially when using dual aileron servo mixing because for a little more I could of had a 7 or 9 that I use now. this is my opinion but you can decide for yourself. If anyone at the field you fly has a 6 exa for more then 6 months or has had one ask them what you think about it first before you buy. I like the hitec flight packs better then the futaba ones because there is no high low band on them and they work good with jr airtronics and futaba transmitters equally well.

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rlipsett, thanks for the info. what about the 7ac?

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Your radio choice is partly dependent on your budget and partly dependent on what you think you'll be doing in the next 2-4 years. If you've only got $100, the choice is 4 channels. If you've only got $150, you can get a 6 channel computer radio like the 6EXA. If you can afford $200+, you can step up to a 7 channel. While you are thinking about your radio choice, consider all of the other things such as building tools and flight equipment, you will need to buy. The expenses go up quickly. I've seen some people recommend 7, and even 9, channel radios for beginners. Personally, I think MOST beginners are better off limiting their startup costs and staying with a 4 or 6 channel radio. If you outgrow it in a few years, so be it. You can sell it or keep it as a backup in case you have to send the new one in for service.

I've got a 6EXA, and I've had it for more than 6 months. I have occasionally wished for a few more features, but not enough to justify the extra $$$ to get them. If you think you might want to go with the 7 channel in the future, but can't swing it right now, go for the 4 channel and get the 7 channel on the same frequency later. You'll be able to use the flight pack from the 4 channel with the 7 channel.

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I run an Futaba 8UAFS with a Campac giving me 16 planes instead of 8. They were replaced by the 9C. Frankly they are the same except for appeareance and the programming is a bit simpler but I doubt need a new TX for several years. The point I am making here is there are probably many of these Tx's available through Ebay or here or somewhere at a good price.

The 8U , although discontinued is three times the transmitters of some of those still on the market. I would also consider hanging on to the one you have as a spare or possible buddy box later on . I still have an 8 year old "Sky Sport 6 in the closet just in case.

On another note, your going to get your best deal by purchaseing new first. Buying a used transmitter, then footing the cost for a flight pak may cost you more than a new set up of the same TX. Thats why you should consider a decent transmitter (TX) so you don't have to buy another for a several years

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I would also add, if you want another plane you Dont have to buy another radio but you do have to buy another Receiver which is $60.00 another Four S3004 Ball bearing servos X 4 cause you need atleast 4 servo's for a trainer which is $14.99 X 4 , You can switch the reciever battery but if you dont NR-4J Receiver battery thats $17.00 and Futaba SWH13 Switch Harness & Charge Cord Mini J $9.00. There's probably more that I missed as well. thats a total $150.00, I paid $180.00 for the 6EXA. So am I really getting a deal? PLEASE correct me if i'm wrong?

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The receiver and the servos come with the new tx. For every additional plane, then yes you need a "flight pack" which will cost you near what you stated.

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The price is a little high, but it's along the right lines. Instead of the R127 receiver, you can get the Hobbico for $49, which includes the crystal (I think you missed that). You can get a quantity discount on S3004 servos, or you could go with Hitec HS425 at $51 for 4. And for the battery, I'd go with a NiMH instead of Futaba's overpriced Nicad. Price is similar, but with a larger capacity. You should also throw in a few bucks for an aileron servo extension. Depending on the components you choose, and how well you shop prices, the total for the flight pack should be anywhere from $100 to $130 for standard components.

It's interesting to observe that this price is just about the same as a complete 4YF system. However, if you go with the 4YF you will also get an extra wall wart (charger), transmitter battery (assuming it's the same as your other system), and a spare transmitter that can be a buddy box or a backup in case the primary breaks. If you wait for the right special, the 4YF system is actually CHEAPER than buying a flight pack.

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I own a 6EXA as well and I'm very pleased with it. Here's a website that has a pretty good deal on the Tx, Rx and servos; it's where I bought mine from. (Notice that they have free shipping too!) I believe it's $160.

http://www.wholesaletrains.com/Detail.asp?ID=200302427

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back in the dark ages of RC when radios were EXPENSIVE( check old mag ads &c what a $ bought back then) if made some sense to get a flight pack to out fit a second plane.a few companies (ACE ,lindco actually did make these availible) saved around $100 or more. as has been noted you had to remember to set it up properly. with the cost of entry radios today, it hardly makes sense ,you may as well get the whole system.. computer radios ...thats another story......

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Well Guess what, Did some research and found something even BETTER!. "EBAY" haha. My total price was $180.00 and anthof found a deal for $160.00. Well I looked around and found a deal for $79.95!!!!. I might get 1 set for my 6EXA radio, You cant go wrong!!

I cant get the Link to work but if you go on EBAY and run a search for

Futaba RC Airplane R127DF R/C Flight Pack S3004 Servos

Or run a seller search name is "draganfly" and it will come up


INCLUDES:

One R127DF 7 CH FM Dual Conversion Receiver
Four S3004 Ball Bearing Servo
Futaba NR4QB Receiver NiCd Square 4.8V 600mAh J
One Switch Harness with charging plug
One 9" Servo Extension Wire
One Set of Servo Accessories for all servos

Hope that helps!

This guy is selling the same set a few times.

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I think the seller you meant is: www.rctoys.com and here is an example link---

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5955366233


Looks like a good deal, has only high band available but you could buy and send out for conversion to low band and still beat Tower price by a bit. If you buy, use credit card as he doesn't take paypal and since he is in Canada you may need redress if you have shipping problem.

Bruce;)

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I've seen that one. There are a few things to think about before you order.

Does he have the crystal you need? When I contacted him, he didn't have mine. That meant I would need to order a crystal from someone else. I didn't want to pay shipping fees to 2 different places.

Next, what's the shipping cost? Since I order a bunch of stuff from Tower, I'm a member of their super saver club. This means I get free shipping on orders over $150. It's pretty easy to build an order that reaches that threshold. What's his shipping cost?

Do you really want a 600 mah nicad pack? I've got 2 I don't use now. NiMH packs give more capacity for the same weight, or you can get the same capacity for less weight. I might use the nicad packs eventually, but not until all of my nimh packs are in service. The nice thing about selecting the individual parts is you get to choose the components rather than settling for what the manufacturer chose.

What's his return policy? Where do you go for service? Do you get the standard Futaba warranty?

And finally, if you end up ordering from Tower, don't forget the discounts. Last month it was $25 off a $150 order. This month it's $30 off a $199 order. That's a 15% discount.

Note, I'm not saying it's a bad deal, it's actually a decent price. Just be sure to add up all the costs before buying. Every time I've checked prices I found I actually did a little better at Tower. The free shipping was definitely a factor.

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I have seen people refer to prices for individual recievers and servos+ batteries and switches which adds up to 1 50 dollars but the flight packs that are complete packages are 100 dollars from tower and all you need to buy extra is the 10 crystal. You might be able to find it considerably cheaper on ebay. I suggest you stay with the 4 channel until you find out if you are still going to be in the hobby after the first couple of crashes (I remeber talking in the background on my first crash whether or not I would be back, the wing came off and the plane went nose first in) the 6 exa is too much of a inbetween radio in my opinion. It is a step above a four channel but not sufficiently endowed with computer features for more advanced models. I was happy with it for 6 months before I knew any better, the fourth plane I built showed me the radios short falls. I built a sig ultimate fun fly and the rudder through that I had for hi performance flying was too excessive for landing and takeoff and the dual rates on the 6 exa only affectected elevator and ailerons. My next radio was a 9c which I have room to grow into but the 7c looks like a nice radio too. The new 9c I know can come with the spectra synthesized transmitter module allowing you to transmit on any frequency and I know the hitec recievers can add any crystal you want to recieve on any frequency without regard to hi lo bands that the futaba recievers have to follow

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I fly with a 7UAFS and it has 3 separate dual-rate switches for ail/elev/rud and each is settable. It is nice to be able to switch back and forth as desired when desired. I like a lot of nose wheel throw for ground maneuvering but go to a real low rate for takeoff to avoid over controlling and back to hi when airborne. Buy the 7c if you can afford it.

Bruce

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guys, i did say i already had a plane and radio. So this would be for my new plane. I think i will do some ebay huntin

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Go for the 7c if ya got the cash. If the P-51 is your second plane, it's liable to be a handful. Might want a low wing trainer like a Goldberg Tiger 2 first, avail in kit or ARF. Just a thought. I had a Tiger and it flies pretty spiffy when you want it to but can also be calmed down for t.o. and landing.

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thanks bruce i will lok into it