[NSRCA-discussion] Heli vs. Aircraft radio question

[John Pavlick]

I believe so. So far I haven't touched mine (12Z) because I only use a few
of the switches anyway. You could hack the 9Z and make it recognize
3-position switches in alternate positions too. It's just not documented by
Futaba.

John Pavlick
http://www.idseng.com


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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Park, Ihncheol
  Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:15 AM
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  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Heli vs. Aircraft radio question


  John,

  Yes, I was considering the 12MZ, but decided to stay with JR until the
next radio (may be 4 or 5 years from now?).   They are starting to stock
Mode 1 versions of 9303, so that we don't have to pay extra fee for
flexequip.

  Can you replace all those switches to 3 position switches?

  Ihncheol





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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of John Pavlick
  Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:25 AM
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  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Heli vs. Aircraft radio question


  On the top end Futaba radios you can assign any function to any switch.
The only limitation is of course if it's a 3-position or a 2-position
switch. You can't put triple rates on a 2-position switch for example. The
12Z and 14Mz are very flexible. I'm not sure about the 14, but the 12Z
"aircraft" radio has a ratchet on the throttle, but you can disable it
without taking apart the Tx. Just a screw that's accessible through the back
cover. Both of these radios allow you to change the actual switch types too.

  John Pavlick
  http://www.idseng.com

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Park, Ihncheol
  Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:59 AM
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  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Heli vs. Aircraft radio question


    This is the problem that I am having right now.
    I just moved up to 9303 Heli from 8103 Air.  Still trying to look up all
the new functions and switch locations.
    I have to memorize all those switches named for heli after changing to
Mode 1 from Mode 2.
    JR used to include switch identification stickers for their radios, but
not anymore.  It was a really good thing.  I wonder if Futaba has anything
like that.

    Ihncheol Park



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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ken Velez
    Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 10:05 PM
    To: NSRCA Mailing List
    Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Heli vs. Aircraft radio question


      Besides all the differences already mentioned being both identical
programming booting up to a different mode (heli) the only other difference
is that the switches on the CHP will be named for helis. Idle1, Norm, Idle 2
etc...

    Ken V
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      From: Daniel J. Hamlett
      To: patternrules at earthlink.net ; NSRCA Mailing List
      Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 9:53 PM
      Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Heli vs. Aircraft radio question


      The actual programming in both CAP-CHP are the exact same.  The
difference being that the heli version will boot up to a heli and the
airplane version will boot up to an acro model when starting out to a new
model.  All of the mixes are the same.  Some other differences are as
follows.  The trainer switch is on the right on a heli version, left on
acro.  There is a three position switch on the left of the heli, it is on
the right of the acro.  The heli does NOT have a ratcheting throttle, the
acro does.

      Other than those there are little difference between the two.  I am a
avid heli pilot and have flown pattern and have always used a "heli" radio.
I have done it with the 9C, 9303 and now the 14MZ.  My personal preference
is the heli mainly because the throttle is non ratcheting.

      Hope this helps.

      Steven Maxwell wrote:
         The 9C airplane has both airplane , heli and glider systems the
difference is some of the switches are different on heli model I believe, I
haven't use mine on a heli but it has many options like different swachplate
configureations go to twoer and download manuals.

        Steven Maxwell


          ----- Original Message -----
          From: Michael Cohen
          To: NSRCA Mailing List
          Sent: 10/18/2006 9:28:51 PM
          Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Heli vs. Aircraft radio question


          This question is w.r.t. the Futaba 9 CAP for helis and airplanes,
but I am also interested in other radios as well.  I am looking at picking
up a radio from another club member, and was told the heli version of the 9
CAP and the airplane version of the 9 CAP are different, program wise, only
in that the heli version contains both heli and airplane programs and the
airplane version only contains airplane programs.  Is this true for us
pattern guys who use lots of mixes, expo, flight conditions, etc????

          I have not flown a heli, but isn't there also a difference w.r.t.
the sticks?
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