GrumpyGnome

Pretty much, yes. I am not suggesting for a moment that you do this at your current point in the flying journey, but this is a taste of what I have.... Flight Mode 0; 'normal' flight; switch E in centre; rates = full; expo low; idle high Flight Mode 1; take off; switch E up; rates reduced on ailerons and elevator (about 80%); expo high on rudder; control trims = FM0 except for throttle trim, which is independent; idle low Flight Mode 2; landing; switch E down; full rates; higher expo; more up than down available on elevator; trims per FM0 except throttle and ele; low idle; bit of up ele trim Undercarriage, flaps are independent but I get voice warnings if I forget/choose not to use. Typically switch from FM1 to FM0 at about 50 feet, and choose FM2 when entering the final leg of a landing approach. Why do I do it? It helps me with smoother take off and landings, and the higher idle in FM0 helps prevent dead sticks........ yes, there are other/better ways of doing it but this works for me :-) And I like fiddling with my transmitters capabilities...... I also have three flight modes on my little DLG - launch, cruise, land but that's a lot simpler! There are many many ways go make use of the functionality your radio has, to help you...... and its a completely personal thing how you use it. Or not. As I said, for you now, at this stage of your learning, I'd keep things as simple as possible, so you can concentrate on the flying..... Happy flying, and safe landings.

Sorry, I meant reliant on telephony..

AFAIK it is so that personal alarms which rely on the internet continue to work... and security systems that function similarly...

Depends. Your rx SHOULD be ok with a 2s LiFe pack; 2s LiPo would probably need a voltage regulator. Your tx manual should tell you what's acceptable Any reason why you want to change?

I think to be classed as vulnerable you probably need either a burglar alarm that works via t'internet, or a personal safety alarm in case you fall over... for example

I think the point is that fuel, in fact lots of our stuff, has increased significantly more than general inflation....

I don't have multiple rates per se anymore - just flight modes on a three position left hand shoulder switch. Take off, flight, landing - with varying rates, expo, idle, elevator differential, elevator trim. I only use one transmitter so standardisation for all fixed wing is easy. The exception is the TopRC baby FW190 where that switch also controls the stabilisation mode.... It took me a while to reach my standard layout. I too use lots of voice warnings which are actuated when a switch is used; some repeat every 10 seconds as a reminder of anything 'abnormal' (e.g. undercarriage down when not in takeoff/landing mode); switch status warnings are also available on a single switch as an in-flight status check. Nobody's complained at a all the chatter yet. And I find it less irritating than the constant "timer stop, timer start" stutterings from some chums Spektrum sets 🙂

Parcelforce dropped my parcel next door at 9:01 yesterday. At 9:14 I received a message telling me my parcel would be delivered between 9:23 and 10:23. At 9:31 I received a message telling me my parcel was next door..... ar least it has come to the correct address this time. Yodel are supposed to make a delivery today - the last three have been lost/delivered elsewhere so all extremities are crossed!

Make the most of it 'cos it won't work when you go digital and the power if off 🙂

Cheers toto. Only a suggestion.... set up your multiple rates. Fly on the buddy box to see what suits you. Get rid of the other rates. No need to check/worry in the future. Or..... Not sure if your Spektrum allows it, but my Radiomaster allows me to set warnings if switches are not in the 'correct' setting when I turn the radio on/select a model. A built-in pre-flight check. The transmitter will not communicate with the receiver until the check is dismissed, or corrected. A little bit of extra effort when setting up initially of course. In any event, in my view standardisation of functions and switches across models is a 'must'. You just need to decide on a layout that works for you.

If you are really set on 'going it alone', the route to success is easier these days as you can get fully stabilised models that come out of a box with everything you need, ready to fly. No need to do anything other than insert batteries and fly..... E.g. Ranger600 RC Plane 2.4GHz 3CH Remote Control Airplane 6-Axis Gyro Stabilizer One Key U-Turn RTF 76102 RC Aircraft Toys Gifts from AliExpress Small so limited to light winds. Light so it will bounce. Foam so easy to fix. Cheap, so a small investment. Get a free sim like Picasim to learn the basics whilst waiting for it to arrive. You can start in fully stabilised mode and just close the throttle if you get into difficulties. Then move on to the intermediate mode for more control. If you master this, move up to a more traditional high wing (bigger) trainer and your own radio, batteries etc.. Then a low wing sport model. Then scale. You can get small rtf scale models that are similarly ready to fly on opening the box, but they are faster and a bit more challenging... VERY challenging with all the stabilization off. Joining a club is still the best advice......

And failsafe checked? Do you really need/use three different rates? The less you need to think about at this stage, the better imo.....

If you're a 'vulnerable' customer, BT will provide battery backup. Or you can buy battery backup for under £100. Resistance is futile I'm afraid.. .

Exactly what I said in post #1 🙂

Hi dom Welcome! The vast majority of folks here (including me)will advise you to join a club, for many reasons. Even if you have access to local, suitable fields, being taught how to fly is easier, and generally cheaper, than trying to teach yourself..... you may also be less limited on the type of aircraft you eventually fly, as the clubs will almost certainly have better facilities. Are you UK based?

Sounds so banal, but keep your chin up mate. Your family will believe having you around but "no fun" is far far better than the alternative, and children are amazingly resilient and adaptable. Baby steps....

I think your club is busier than mine.....

We're very lucky and have no current noise restrictions.... The standard silencers on small petrols are anything but. I completely lost one but didn't know until I landed.

It seems highly unlikely that a special function works perfectly in one model but not another. Do you have a clubmate who can give you 'hands on' help? If not, can you post a screenshot of the Special Function you are using as arm/disarm? Have you tried changing the override value? The radio manual can never be a comprehensive 'how to' as the operating system is in constant development - quite deliberately. It will be running either EdgeTX or OpenTX depending on its age. When you turn it on, it will tell you, unless you have modified the Welcome screen and message. Written documentation covering the basics can be found here http:// https://manual.edgetx.org/ (I am assuming the radio has EdgeTX .......). There are also many YT videos - lots will be for OpenTX but as EdgeTX grew out of OpenTX, most stuff will still be relevant.

All P47s seem to fly well.... hopefully this one isn't the exception that proves the rule (never understood that saying)

63" in old money......

Seagull P47 kit B&W tester pots, tissue & dope over laminating film RCGF 29cc petrol Radiomaster TX16S - 10 channels used (rudder, elevator, aileron x 2, flaps x 2, undercarriage x 2, throttle, ignition kill) Ready for remaiden. First flight I managed to catch the rough with onevwheel, tearing the undercarriage leg out and causing secondary damage. Successful fast taxi trials complete. Needs a bit of 'tidying up' around decals and fuselage invasion stripes.... but I want to fly it first! Apologies for the poor grass.

Or there is this... KK Chief - 64" Replica Balsa Kit (vintagemodelcompany.com)

Invader was my favourite - must have had half a dozen of them.......

Probably the latter! It was just curiosity on my part.....