Michael Hutchinson 4

Many thanks for the information Matty. I think with your input and the other guys my query has been answered fully. Once I have the model plus the FRSKY 18Rx then I will see exactly what the outcome will be but thanks again for taking the time to help me out. Regards, MikeH

Thanks for the feedback. Very helpful and appreciated. Mike H

I am considering purchasing the ASW17FMS model with fully installed servos and the FRSKY X18 TX/RX system. My query is, will the servos connect directly to the proposed RX unit? After a number of years away from this exciting hobby I am keen to take it up again with the latest technology it has to offer. Any assistance would be very much appreciated. Mike Hutchinson

I am returning to this amazing hobby of ours after a very long time and need to find out about the latest techniques using the 2.4Ghz spectrum, especially exactly what FHSS & FASST is all about. Graupner use the acronym HOTT so I am not completely in the dark regarding frequency hopping but I am not at all sure how these different systems work. I need to know which is deemed to be the most reliable and also which will tell me what is going on using telemetry providing information such as altitude, battery life, current consumption etc. I will almost certainly be flying electric only, but want to be confident that I can maintain control at a decent distance. A ARTF powered sail plane is something I have in mind although I would also like to be able to switch to an ARTF Seagull scale model in the future. Having read a few of the latest issues of RCM & E which have covered RC systems from the cheapest to the professional level I have noted that the reviews all seem to identify a potential weakness in one area or another of a number of the main manufacturers which is a little disconcerting. Perhaps I am being a tad pessimistic but by nature I'm a "half empty glass" type who reads too much into a particular comment regarding system reliability. Anyway, if anyone can point me in the right direction regarding technical details relating to the aforementioned operating systems that would be much appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you whoever that maybe. Best regards, Mike H

I INTEND BUYING THE SEAGULL 80" CHIPMUNK AND GO ELECTRIC. WHAT IS THE BEST MOTOR AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS THAT WOULD SUIT THIS MODEL? MIKEH