Hi. I grew up flying R/C, mostly sailplanes. I started with a "Kraft" radio, before Futaba was even born. Once Futaba came into the scene I bought ONLY Futaba radios and equipment. In my mind, they are the best and most reliable.

I am getting back into R/C sailplane flying after about a 15 year hiatus. I am looking at purchasing the new FASST system 2.4 Ghz radio, probably in 6 channel setup, with 3 or 4 servos to start. I know nothing about the new radios, and frankly, am quite confused by the plethora of servo choices. It boggles the mind! I need someone to TELLme what servos I want.

What I will be doing with the radio. I will start by flying a House of Balso 2X6 with rudder and standard elevator control. I will incorporate spoiles in the wing, but will probably leave them inoperable in the beginning. Once flying like a pro again, I plan on getting into slope racing and aerobatics with one or more of the "hotter" smaller ships available. With that in mind, I need to know what set-up I want in (mostly) servo choices, but also in receiver and flight pack battery. I want good, quality, precise control. Nothing worse than having your rudder trimmed for a site, make a few passes and turns, and suddenly your trim is off again. I recall that older radios did this as normal operation. Just something we had to deal with. Do cheaper servos still do that?

So, please, get me started on a FEW choices, not hundreds. BOTTOM LINE QUESTIONS:

With the FASST 2.4 6 channel:
What receiver do I get? Is there only one to worry about?
What battery flight pack?
WHATSERVOS do I want??? Not huge, not too expensive!

Thanks very much!
A loyal FUTABA customer,
Robert

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Receiver ... I use the Futaba 10CG so I generally use a R617FS, but the R6106HFC will do the trick with the 6 channel 2.4GHz radio.

Servos ... I use only a analog metal gear Hitecs personally at the torque range appropriate foer the aircraft/. I don't use digital servos because I don't need the response rate, the additional torque, or expense

Battery ... I use a 4 cell 4.8v NiMH 2200 maH but others will use 5 cell 6v or LiPO or the new LiFe batteries.

This will give you everything you're asking about. MSRP is shown:

FUTK6901 6EX 2.4GHZ AIR R617FS 4-S3004 US$379.99

These parts can be ordered through any hobby retailer who sells Futaba systems and accessories.