I have a much cheaper method. Right after turning on the Tx, I check the ailerons and elevator movement for correctness. Even if I have the wrong plane selected I will at least be able to get the plane back down on the ground with those two controls moving properly. Throttle and rudder will make themselves evident during taxi out.<br>
<br>For this tip, everyone can just drop a check, money order, or cash for $29.95 in my field box at the next contest. I also accept PayPal, but please add 3% processing fee. . .<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 9:42 AM, Jon Lowe <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:jonlowe@aol.com">jonlowe@aol.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div><a href="http://www.modelguard.com/" target="_blank"></a><span style="font-size: small;">I basically performs the functionality of Spektrum/JR DSM's model match for Futaba and other 2.4 ghz systems, alerting you if you turn on your transmitter and you don't have the right plane selected in your model memory. It plugs into an unused (or even used) channel of your receiver and looks for a particular subtrim value on that channel on power up. You set each model to a different value. It has a botton on it to memorize the value for a particular model. It it doesn't match, it emits a continuous beep. If it matches, it gives two short beeps.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;">The only issue is the price, $29.95 for one. While that is a lot cheaper than a new airplane, I'd imagine that someone like Ed Alt could do it cheaper.</span></div>
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