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Permalink Reply by Moe Bahrami on July 22, 2009 at 11:49am

hahaha that will be one hell of a scene, virus scan=)) thanks for the advise

Permalink Reply by DougB on July 22, 2009 at 11:55am

Moe,

I use the PCTx and it works well. I've flown Heli's with it too. I would stay away from trying to reverse the controls, as the plane is coming in to land there is not much room for error, as the plane flys past you you would need to reverse the controls again. Thats alot going on with the plane at a low altitude. When I'm facing the plane and its coming at me I just remember to move the control towards the low wing and when it passes by then its back to normal. If you reverse the control and make a mistake on landing you probably won't have time to recover before it crashes. If you can find someone to buddy box with you it dosn't take to long to get yourself to the point you can fly with the plane going away or coming towards you.

Doug

Permalink Reply by DougB on July 22, 2009 at 12:08pm

I've never (yet) had a problem flying with the PCTx, there is some latency but for normal flying its ok, you can't do 3D heli stuff with it. At the field the PCTx plugs into my JR9303 which is being held by my 19 year old 3d heli pilot son (Great Backup) so if anything does lock up he can take immediate control of the plane and save it. We have about 50hrs with it with no problems.

Doug

Permalink Reply by Moe Bahrami on July 22, 2009 at 12:11pm

Doug, I'm thinking about buying the Easystar but my understanding is I need a controller for it can you please give me some hints on how to purchase a good combination of components, if you have face book you can add me, Moe bah.
Thanks

Permalink Reply by DougB on July 22, 2009 at 12:22pm

It looks like your in the UK and I don't know what frequency's you can use there. Also, you need to consider what extra stuff you may want to add like a camera with video downlink, telemetry and so on. Give us an idea of what your future plans are and then it will be easer to give you some suggestions.

Permalink Reply by Moe Bahrami on July 22, 2009 at 12:28pm

at first something easy to learn how to fly, then defiantly an autopilot, camera etc. I've understood that in order to use the PCx you will need to have a controller with a trainer , and everyone is telling me that the easystar is a good option for a beginner aircraft but it doesn't come with a controller so id rather buy a good controller so when I upgrade to another aircraft i can still be able to use it.
The following is the link I've checked out regarding easystar
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/easystar.htm

Permalink Reply by Moe Bahrami on July 22, 2009 at 12:32pm

Here are the frequencies in the UK:

35MHz Band - for Airborne use only in U.K.

Frequency band approved in U.K. - 34.945 to 35.305MHz.

Frequency flag - Orange flag with channel number in black.

This band is for airborne use only in the U.K.

Other bands permitted for aircraft -

27MHz band

459MHz band

2.4GHz band - covers the frequencies from 2.400 to 2.4835GHz providing up to 80 channels with a maximum transmitter power of 100mW erp. Automatic frequency selection (no crystals required).

Also for telemetry - model to operator - the band 433.05 to 434.79MHz is available using approved radio transmitter and receiver modules.

For aircraft use, 434.025 to 434.775 is recommended.

ModeratorPermalink Reply by Gary Mortimer on July 22, 2009 at 12:43pm

Moe, there are some pretty good cheaper 2.4Ghz transmitters on the market, if you are in the UK I would take a trip down to WHSmiths and buy a copy of RCME, (Radio Control Models & Electronics) and put the kettle and sit down for a read of the adverts.

Another great thing to do is find some local RC flyers and bother them ;-)

It does not need to be an expensive hobby, people will try and up sell gear in hobby stores, I'm not sure what others will say but I reckon a six channel transmitter will do start with.

Welcome to looking at the sky and wondering if the weather is right all the time.

Permalink Reply by Moe Bahrami on July 22, 2009 at 12:45pm

yeah especially here was raining all day looooooooooong:((

Permalink Reply by tycinis on July 22, 2009 at 1:16pm

For those have a PCtx , do you use servo commander ?

Permalink Reply by Moe Bahrami on July 22, 2009 at 1:20pm

hahaha well mate let me tell ya something I'm still stuck on what to buy as my aircraft and whether to buy a ready to fly easystar or a kit and buy the transmitter separate, or buy different sertain bits and bobs that make it better. so don't talk over my knowledge=)) remember I dont know ......... about all this=))))) im good with the engineering aspects but not the actual hands on stuff like you guys but thanks for all the support:D

Permalink Reply by jonny on July 22, 2009 at 1:41pm

Moe
Forget about autopilots and cameras for a while, prtend they don't exist!
In the meantime, buy yourself a decent quality Transmitter with at least 6 channels, a flight simulator that is compatible with your transmitter and PC and start simulating flight with RC! Then, when your eyes can take no more of the computer screen, get yourself an ARTF Piper Cub ( around 72" ) build it and get some hours FLYING in!
Then, when you are happy with your flying skills, you can begin to thing about other things

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