Frank Skilbeck

Yep, I do it all the time. Also blend some low oil fuel by bunging a bit of methanol in, using the eyeball that looks about right proportions.

As Phil says, plus a couple of 5gram servos like these https://www.4-max.co.uk/servo-4max-4M-056DHVMG-009.html

Have you looked at using https://www.nongnu.org/dataexplorer/ to analyse the data, I've used with the Multiplex logger and the Altis GPS logger.. Easy to use and it says Futaba telemetry supported.

Mike, what's reasonably priced, I bought a Toolkit M6 from 4 Max as a small 6s field charger and it has an IR function.

Another alternative would be the Pheonix S 1600 we use these for a single model competition and they fly very well and are easy to control. Or a bit left field what about a Discus Launch Glider, e.g. Dreamflite Alula, launch 2/3 circuits, land and repeat as many times as you like. No motor/prop, highly unlikely to damage anything or itself (unless you chop the tail with a powered model, but thats another post maybe!), would give you lots of practise.

I can't think of any that are Futaba compatible, but the ones that come with their own tx are usually fine, but they are for very light winds only. If you don't mind building then one of these can be bought with a Futaba compatible rx.

This video popped up in another feed, shows a hard landing ripping off the undercarriage. https://imgur.com/H3rKMPu

I've flown fixed wing anti few times fpv, including my T21 on aerotow, I'd start with a cheap wing to get used to it first rather than prang a nice scale model. Note you must have a spotter with when flying FPV, and apart from being a legality really useful to tell you where the field is, if your system doesn't have GPS info displayed in the goggles.

It's not too bad, being BnF the manual has all the transmitter settings, so there's no real setup.

Just a thought, a few years back we had a DSMx Dx6 which wouldn't link to a DSM2 Dx6i so the Dx6i could be used as a buddy box. An online update of the Tx cured the problem, Spektrum had already addressed the issue with a firmware update, could this be the case with the Nx8, might be worth doing a Tx update.

OK, I'd found another suggestion that it wouldn't bind until the GPS module had found enough satellites, so I left it in the middle of the garden for 5 mins and it then bound straight away. Just got to do the other calibration rigmarole now, but it's too bloomin cold 😁

And don't forget we need a video of the engine running.

Arrrrg, help, I've acquired a new in box Carbon Cub BnF, and it won't bind to my Dx8 G2. The receiver lights flash in bind mode but every time I get a bind failed message, I've tried holding the Tx near to the model, 300mm away, 600mm away over a meter away to no avail. Also tried a DSMx 5e and it wouldn't bind to that either. Can't be the Dx8 G2 as i've bound that to several other models (inc 300x and 130x helis) with Spektrum and Lemon receivers. Any suggestions, other than rip out the supplied Rx and put in a different one. Thanks.

Maybe it's a factor if you have sensors and servos on the S Bus, so they are sharing the data link to the receiver

Seems a bit strange, on 2.4 the Tx only transmits very briefly in each cycle, so it will be the same when the Rx transmits back. I operate other makes with telemetry and have tested other brands and never seen this warning. If you are using a vario then 20 second update would be hopeless.

Looks like it's this one Item No.SPMB6600LITX Based on Spektrum website here

Why 1/4", spec is 3mm, so I do same as you but smaller still. But I've seen models turn up with ID written in biro on 1" masking tape 🤔

Just a heads up, we are currently with BT for our broadband, got a call today from. EE, general gist after the merger between them and EE will be handling domestic accounts and BT business. Reviewed my details and said I could sign up for new 24 month contract at £37 pm, about £3 more than our current BT, but with a slightly higher speed. Checked on line and if I went direct to EE as a new customer the same package is £30! So if you're with BT and get a call from EE don’t rush to signup.

The Flair DR1s are a bigger scale than the DVII, couple of Friends have DR1s with OS120 FS's and they are adequately powered.

Flyer ID lasts for 5 years, Operator ID only 1 year, you don't need to pass through online test to get an operator ID.

Yep, rubber powered. Weigh them, if they are less than 250grams find a nice wide open space and fly them. If they Weigh more you'll need an operator and flyer ID. You'll probably need new rubber for them some here https://www.vintagemodelcompany.com/flight-rubber

With a logic switch you will get no voice until the preset limit, just thought this option would help as you're using different sized batteries, but whatever works for you is fine.

Peter, just a suggestion, instead of setting a capacity alarm, use a logic switch to trigger a mah readout after xxxx mah, that way it's quiet until the limit is reached and then you can have it read out the mah every X seconds.

If you search online you can find cheaper (than the bmfa) drone insurance which covers fixed wing models too, but they are generally less cover and the BMFA article 16 exemptions give you additional exemptions from the CAA rules with regards to height etc.

You would need very deep pockets for 4 turboprops! But the IL-38 would be ideally suited to electric power and that would give you the option to use a smaller more manageable plane. Not a beginners model though.