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Offline Bosco123

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Re: High alt RC
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2009, 09:07:32 PM »
Most of the time when we had range issues it was because that reciver was in a previous crash. I watched a guy go as far as he could see with a spektrum, needed my eyesight to bring it back, and stil did not lose range.
I have been flying for 6, but I started around 12 years ago.
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Offline Waldo

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Re: High alt RC
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2009, 09:22:41 AM »
 I, Like challenge have been flying r/c for many years ( 34 to be exact  ;) ) I have never lost a plane
due to range issues with PCM gear. If you have ever been to a sailplane contest, you know that those pilots
fly quite high. Range has always been out of sight with the exception of some of the recent park flyer equipment.

 I would strongly suggest that after a crash, you have your receiver(s) sent it in to be sure they are OK.
Why would anyone take the risk of flying a model with suspect equipment. Personal Injuries can occur, nevermind the loss of the model.

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Offline mechanic

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Re: High alt RC
« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2009, 09:36:48 AM »
Chances of hitting another plane are so slim as to be nearly impossible. But then again when other people's lives are the risk, thats not something to mess around with.
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Offline Bosco123

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Re: High alt RC
« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2009, 12:15:41 PM »
Waldo,
Don't need to worry about that now, Spread Specktrum is the greatest, until somthing else comes out that is better.
Skifurd AKA "Bosco"
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"Stay ahead of the game, Stay ahead of the plane."