If there is anyone out there who is maybe moving into 2.4 and has an extra JR 10X Tx or complete system they'd like to sell, I'd be interested.

Please call me at 321-724-2144.    Thanks,  Dave Platt

Hi All

    This might sound strange, however, I use Futaba 72 Meg FM for all of my airborne systems. I use Kraft Single Stick Transmitters for many of my aircraft, they work perfectly with Futaba. I also have several Orbit Single Stick Transmitters which I converted to Futaba FM electronics and I also use many Futaba dual stick transmitters with extended custom made right Sticks to make them feel more like a Single Stick Transmitter. Surprisingly when you do this, your flying becomes much more smooth because you're resting your hand on the Transmitter and using two or three fingers on the extended stick with a larger knob on the stick.

    I can fly normal dual sticks, however, I do prefer Single Sticks, unfortunately you can't buy them anymore. I flew all dual sticks on Helicipters when I was seriously into Helicopters many years ago, go figure. I said this would sound strange, but, at my age it's hard to break a habit that you have been doing for some 50 plus years of flying. Oh by the way, I used to fly Reeds until proportional systems became reliable, this took quite a while and many of the older pilots refused to fly Proportional, they stayed with Reeds because they were bullet proof, I still have two Reed systems which I fly once in a while, they still work perfectly, fifty years old.

    Have a great day everyone.

    John Eberle

    Montgomery, TX

John,

Single stick systems are still available.

However, the legacy issue of using your oldest of the old system components is where you run aground. This is not uncommon with senior modelers
who have had little to no regional threat to their systems over the years from either commercial "72" repeaters or general population of modelers with
overlaping in 3-IM issues. 

In Texas this is common because of the abundence of land off of which to fly with minimum encrouchment. BB Weber (Bomber Field) found himself
in this circumstance year before last when he found out his legacy in-plane model set ups could no longer be utilized with multiple digital receivers
with precise clocking vs the kinda sorta close clocking of the analog equipment he used for "too long".

This is the 2nd go around for BB. The first time he gave me all his Kraft/EMS servos, receiver and transmitter modules, receivers, batteries, Noble
switch harnesses, plug extensions and electric retracts. I'm talking $3k to $4k worth. At the time I was using the last of the Signature Series Kraft
along with the black cased systems Kraft contracted from a Korean company before closing their doors. I ended up giving away 90% of everything
because of its HUGE appetite for amps.

In addition to Kraft I flew Futaba until I needed more channels and mixing diversity...sold everything and went to JR. From JR I moved to Multiplex
and now Futaba utilizing serial bus.

Just a short history review to let you know everyone has been there at some point and forced to re-invest after too many years using a legacy investment.
Single stick is available however you might have to spend more than you are willing to spend to acquire it. They tend to have greater capacity channel
wise than the average modeler is willing to invest in.

ED

    Thanks for for the advice, all of my Kraft transmitters have been updated to current standards, and as I said the Orbits all have current Futaba guts in them. I never use mutiple receivers and also do not run long servo extentions. I mount the servos as close to the receiver as opssible and use the old pushrod and bell crank method of connecting controls. I usually never run more than six channels, standard controls plus maybe Flaps and retracts. All of my battery packs are Sanyo 700 MA or 1500 to 1700 MA sub C cell packs. The fact that I don't run very long extention cables and that I don't run 8 to 12 servos in a plane probably accounts for the reason I've never had a problem with battery power or flight time.

    I hope this helps explain what I said above.

    Thank you for your comments.

    John Eberle

    Montgomery, TX