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Forum: RC Jets
07-08-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

Awesome! Congrats! Like a kid at Christmas! ...

Awesome! Congrats!
Like a kid at Christmas! LOL!
JS
Forum: RC Jets
07-08-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

No need to get in a hurry ... you can do it by...

No need to get in a hurry ... you can do it by building blocks ... one at a time.

As for Throttle cut off ... to me using trim makes no sense, Most people turn their trim into a switch anyway (2...
Forum: RC Jets
07-08-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

I have locking switches for landing gear, turbine...

I have locking switches for landing gear, turbine on/off, and Rx on/off. These are the three key things that I don’t want to accidentally bump and actuate them.

To me, the turbine on/off is a no...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

JR 12X was the last of the great JR TX’s. It’s...

JR 12X was the last of the great JR TX’s. It’s what I still use as a benchmark. I had one and loved it too ... back in what, the early 2000’s?? The king has grey hair and is senile. :)

Joking...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

Exactly ... you have data... actual, meaningful ...

Exactly ... you have data... actual, meaningful data, logged for the whole flight that you can evaluate and decide if you’re confident or not. If not, move antennas and gather more data.

With no...
Forum: RC Jets
06-30-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

Congrats! You’ll love it. Call and talk...

Congrats! You’ll love it.

Call and talk to Danny at Aeropanda...just saying. :) It’s your $$ so buy wherever you choose.

Since the DS-12 is 12 functions (not 12 channels) it will be fine for...
Forum: RC Jets
06-28-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

In my opinion, regardless of brand path diversity...

In my opinion, regardless of brand path diversity is a good thing.
You can then use the data for each Rx during range check and initial flights to confirm each Rx position is optimized.
JS
Forum: RC Jets
06-28-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

I guess that can happen with any system. I...

I guess that can happen with any system.

I like to position an antenna as high as possible in my jets to try and avoid this as well as to provide good antenna diversity/orientation to the Tx. ...
Forum: RC Jets
06-28-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

Good luck...hope all goes well! Give us a flight...

Good luck...hope all goes well! Give us a flight report!
Always good to have a buddy with the same system to bounce ideas off of locally.
You’ll quickly love the Jeti system!
JS
Forum: RC Jets
06-28-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

Excellent choice. There is suppose to be a Gen 2...

Excellent choice. There is suppose to be a Gen 2 of the DS-16 coming out soon so don’t know if you were aware of that or not.
Danny Melnik at AeroPanda is super friendly, very knowledgeable, and...
Forum: RC Jets
06-26-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

Glad that you were able to get back to the field...

Glad that you were able to get back to the field and have no damage! Was the jet on the same side of the field as the antenna was pointed to when your failsafe occurred?

Back when I had a Tx with...
Forum: RC Jets
06-26-2020, 04:49 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

My understanding is that Jeti DS-16 has 4...

My understanding is that Jeti DS-16 has 4 antennas (2 horizontal and 2 vertical) and Jeti DS-24 has 5 (2 horizontal, 2 vertical, plus the 900 MHz antenna).

From the Jeti website ...

Dual-Band...
Forum: RC Jets
06-26-2020, 04:40 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

See post #2. :) Glad that you did not lose...

See post #2. :)

Glad that you did not lose your plane!

This is a link to a pretty good and relevant article. https://www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-antenna.html

Key takeaways from article...
Forum: RC Jets
06-25-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 31,259
Posted By jsnipes

You never want the tip of the antenna pointed at...

You never want the tip of the antenna pointed at your plane. So, the answer may be different for everyone, depending on their body position/movement while flying. E.g. if antenna is horizontal with...
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