As most flyers are now aware that Horizon has brought out a new receiver aimed at novice flyers that makes learning how to fly relatively easy. Such a step above learning by crash and repair.
I know that FMS does offer a FMS3X receiver in a number of their planes. The FMS3X is basically a receiver and gyro in the same unit. It does help a bit with flying in the wind and with take offs and landings.
However that receiver must be bound with the standard (no frills basic only) FMS stock radios in order to operate. You can not use the FMS3X receiver with any of the name brand radios such as Spectrum, Futaba, etc.
That would explain while may vendors do not carry the FMS3X airplanes in their stock.
However, the new Safe receiver put out by Horizon is really being well received in the market place and many flyers are now purchasing that receiver which is compatible with the Spectrum radios and installing the Safe receivers in a number of other planes of different of brand names.
Is there any indication that FMS will be developing a similar receiver for any of their planes to appeal to novice flyers? Learn as you fly concept.
Or, as the Horizon Safe receivers can be purchased separately and placed into any plane will FMS not likely develop a similar receiver and just let flyers purchase the Horizon product?
I know that FMS does offer a FMS3X receiver in a number of their planes. The FMS3X is basically a receiver and gyro in the same unit. It does help a bit with flying in the wind and with take offs and landings.
However that receiver must be bound with the standard (no frills basic only) FMS stock radios in order to operate. You can not use the FMS3X receiver with any of the name brand radios such as Spectrum, Futaba, etc.
That would explain while may vendors do not carry the FMS3X airplanes in their stock.
However, the new Safe receiver put out by Horizon is really being well received in the market place and many flyers are now purchasing that receiver which is compatible with the Spectrum radios and installing the Safe receivers in a number of other planes of different of brand names.
Is there any indication that FMS will be developing a similar receiver for any of their planes to appeal to novice flyers? Learn as you fly concept.
Or, as the Horizon Safe receivers can be purchased separately and placed into any plane will FMS not likely develop a similar receiver and just let flyers purchase the Horizon product?
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