Switching from Spektrum.to Futaba

[John Rickett 102]

I used Futaba for the first 25 years or so of my flying career, but changed to FrSky Taranis when I found that my 10C couldn't give me a throttle-cut that would operate on two separate throttle channels.  Are more-modern Futabas more flexible now?

 

Allan,

Yes, using 'Conditions' will allow you to set up as many channels as you want to operate in the Throttle Cut mode, or just about anything else you want to do when a particular switch, stick or slider is moved. 

[Allan Bennett]

I don't remember (and internet search has, I think, confirmed) that my 10C doesn't have 'Conditions' programming, though many of the 'Z'-suffix models do.  But no matter -- I don't have a single regret about moving, because of the voice alterts and the almost limitless programmability I've now got.

[John Rickett 102]

That's fine Allan, good luck with your new radio.

I was merely answering your query as to whether the later Futaba transmitters have the facility to use Throttle Cut on more than one channel. It took me a while to figure it out but once I discovered that separate 'conditions' could be created (up to 8 in the case of the 16sz) for each model memory a whole new world of possibilities opened up!

I'm sure other brands have similar faciilties though probably called something else.

I found it useful on a 4 engined model with all engines operating on a single throttle stick. If an outer engine cuts, flicking a switch to activate Condition 2 brings both outers to idle, its saved the day on a couple of occasions now.      

Edited September 2 by John Rickett 102

[Paul De Tourtoulon]

21 hours ago, John Rickett 102 said:

FrSky Taranis

One at our club, he seems happy with it, the other one with programming problems is the X 10.