Archived radio systems and
simulator related questions

RC radio systems and simulator related questions previously submitted to RC Airplane World, via the Ask an RC Question service. The questions may not always show in chronological order; you can contact me if you want to know when a particular question was asked.

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Questions asked in the past

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Spektrum DX7 programming I recently purchsed a Spektrum DX7 and am a little confused about certain things in the instructions. Firstly I seem unable to assign the 'gear' switch ...

RC frequencies I have an older Pro Line radio, 72.320. It needs batteries, but I need to know if it is still legal to use here at home, I would like to teach my grandchildren ...

Tx Mode and model compatibility I was given a Free Wing F6F Hellcat RTF that came with a mode 2 tx. I'm new to the hobby and want to know if (1) I can switch the tx to mode 2 and/or (2)...

Electric flight and servos I have just purchased some new gear for my glider. I have bought Hitec HS55 servos as they fit neatly in the wing compartment, but have noticed that the ...

Spektrum DX7 radio I recently purchased the Spektrum DX7 with all the bits, but now would like more and more planes. This means more receivers.
I know that the AR6000 is ...

Broken Futaba FP-122JE 27Mhz AM receiver My Futaba FP-122JE 27MHz AM receiver is not working. I was playing with my rc and all of a sudden it was not working.
It seems the current is not going ...

Where to use high torque servos I have been flying for a few years now, but still need advice! I have a Cap 232 80 inch, and would like information on where it is best to fit high torque ...

Windows XP I have installed Windows XP on my Mac Leopard, will I be able to use a simulator for RC flight training?

Radio channels What is meant by 3 channel and 4 channel radio?

Spektrum receivers I have an E-flite Blade 400 3D and a Spektrum DX6i transmitter which came with the AR6200 receiver. The instructions call for an AR6100e... will the AR6200 ...

2.4GHz range Hi,
I am using Futuba 2.4 GHz transmitter with my P-51 Mustang RC plane. It only has control range of 500 meters, which is too low. My question is, is ...

72MHz Transmitters and receivers I have an FM 72MHz radio with a channel 40 DC crystal. Can any receiver with an FM 72MHz on channel 40 work, or does it have to be bound to the transmitter ...

Transmitter Mode 1 or 2 I just purchased an rc helicopter, I'm a beginner and I was wondering which transmitter mode is the norm for most flyers? I don't want to learn the wrong ...

Flight Sim I am very interested in the RealFlight G4 software but I would like to try it with my transmitter before I purchase. Am I doing something wrong to get ...

Servo twitch What causes my servos to oscillate, and not stay still until wanted to move?

Transmitter Modes - 1 or 2? Hi there, I have just about cracked rc airplanes now on 4 channel (nitro) but have got used to the ailerons on the left stick with the throttle, is this ...

Great Planes G4 Flight Simulator I have a Toshiba Satellite that meets all the requirements, but I'm not sure about the video graphics - it has an ATI Radeon X1200. Will the G4 flight ...

Futaba Conquest AM Radio System I have a couple of old Futaba Conquest AM radio systems that I purchased in 1986. I am wondering if these radios can still be used for rc aircraft, and ...

Fingers on transmitter sticks What is the best way to put your fingers on the sticks of an rc airplane transmitter?

Servos and Receivers Are the Hitec HS-65HB servos meant to respond to the Futaba R136F receiver? I have set everything up and the servos don't respond to the transmitter.
What ...

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