Paul C.

A very interesting article on the BBC news site , 'Coronavirus 5 reasons why the rise in cases is not all it seems ' would have put a link but it's beyond me. I am sure everyone is concerned but this adds a little perspective.

I remember having an LA 40 and it had a nylon back plate , not the smartest move by OS but I was able to buy a aluminium one which solved my rough running problem. Think it was a standard OS part but can't remember from which engine.

My favourite wire bender, costs a few £ but has served me well over the years.

Hi Denis, yes that's what I did it would not let me select the frame rate . Will take a look at my old dx8 g1 later to how that works. Paul.

Just checked my DX8 G2 I have added all the software updates when I purchased it a month or so ago, I do not have the option to change the frame rate. It might be worth giving Logic service department call, I believe the guy there used to work for Spektrum uk I am sure he can tell you if it's possible to change.

Jia, do you have the latest software on you transmitter that may resolve your problem.

You will need to register your transmitter and recievers before you can download any firmware you will also need the spektrum cable to connect to your gear, can't remember the part number for the cable but there is a thread on the AR610 reciever that has it and a link to download the app to your pc .

If you select Support then Contact Us option , you can contact them directly with your problem. They will get back to you, well they to me when I asked them a question. Best of luck Paul.

Hi Graham, as you have been running the engine in the model are you sure you do not have an issue with the tank/fuel lines. If you have a test stand might be worth giving that a try, easy to get at the engine and try another tank and lines. Paul.

Just updated both of my DX8 gen1 and a gen2 transmitters the only slight problem I encountered was that after I downloaded the file to my pc I then did copy to the SD card and did not notice that windows adds (copy01) or something similar to the file name. If this happens you will need to remove this from the file name (rename) as the file name must be identical to the downloaded name. Paul.

Thanks for the info chaps 👍 very informative. Paul.

Actually although the chemistry (lithium oxide with phosphates, iron, or cobalt) and voltage may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer (cobalt gives 4.2 volts) Lipo and Li-ion are the same thing. Only the packaging is different. and that is the only thing 'Lipo' refers to. Nothing else at all. I didn't know this ! Thought that lipo and liion were two totally different things, never too old to learn something new 👍 Paul.

Interesting thread , I purchased a spektrum dx8 gen1 brand new about 8 years ago . At the time of purchase also had the genuine Spektrum lipo battery, a bit expensive but my mate recommended I get one to save having to charge so frequently easy to install and change the to lipo battery in the tx menu. The standard spektrum charger could still be used just found that it took a little longer that's all, I must admit I was a little surprised that there was no ballance lead and that I should use the standard charger. Not had the slightest problem with either the battery or the transmitter and have not noticed any reduced battery life. my knowledge of batteries is less than not a lot but this does appear to be at odds to how we are told to handle lipo flight packs.

Are you sure the problem is in the tx and not the rx, always best to send both back for testing. I assume the servos ,leads etc have been checked by the club expert . l

When you get back could you give us the results of the autopsy as I am sure we would all like to know what was the cause of the flyaway. Hope that you will be able to find the cause after all this time 😨 Paul. 👍

As I understand it the most prolific method of contamination is by touching contaminated surfaces and then involuntary touching you face, mouth and eyes . Face coverings come into their own in confined areas shops , public transport etc. One of the concerns about the implementation of face coverings is that folks might forget about the need to sanitise after touching surfaces, to minimise the possibility of contracting co vid is to continually sanitise, socialy distance, and face coverings when required. There's nothing foolproof in all of this but life has to go on , we just need to mitigate the risks as best we can and hope that the rest of the population follow the same path.

Just about to finish 2 weeks holiday in fuerteventura Spain and looks like we will be having another 2 weeks holiday back at home in the uk 😨. Just going to follow the rules it's for the good of everyone just need to get your head in the right place 👍 suspect the lawn is going to be cut to a mm of its life again 😂. Paul.

We are in fuerteventura for 2 weeks hols everyone over here wears face coverings in shops we have not seen anyone flouting the rules. There are police about but not in great numbers but they will fine you if you transgress we are reliably informed. Tourists of all nationalities are here although not in great numbers, everyone appears to be playing nice at the moment. 😎

Sounds like a nice little job for me when we get back home 😂 I purchased a new dx8 gen2 recently and registered and did the outstanding updates , you get the register reminder every time you turn off. While I was on the site I had one outstanding update for my old dx8 gen1 so I did what as well. The gen1 update was for additional sail plane functions by the look of it, not sure what the gen2 ones were for but did them all in sequence just to get current. Took me about 10 minutes to complete. Paul.

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I purchased a AR620 reciever recently but had a problem when I tried to register it on the spektrum site, could not find a serial number on the reciever case. Will be sending for the programme lead when we get back from our hols , presume that the rx serial number will be displayed when connected. I must have about 8 spektrum rx and have not registered any up to yet. Paul.

So really useful information for spektrum users on the AR620 reciever , just what this forum is all about, it's a shame it's descended into spektrum bashing I had hoped we were better than that. Disappointed 😩

Did you purchase the programme lead and update the reciever yourself or send to logic . Paul.

Hi Richard , as i understand it the failsafe on the AR400 only works on the throttle channel . The throttle is the only one that receive power the others will remain in the last position before signal loss. Check spektrum site and download the operation instructions for AR400 reciever to be sure but I think I have it right. Paul.

Take a look at the mustang by Ton Van Munson (don't think I have the spelling even close 😩 free plan some time back, sport scale, 3s power ,straight forward build, club member has had one for ages fly a dream and he fly in all weather's. Paul.