Flite Test : RC Planes for Beginners: Transmitters - Beginner Series - Ep. 8

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[BillyG]

I’m 73, started building models when I was very young. My Mom would buy me kits and I would butcher them. Then she’d buy me another. I lived to be in the Hobby Shop. I’ve beenin and out of the hobby over the years. I’m back at it and you guys have got me up to speed in no time. I hope people realize what sincere and honest is worth. Thanks for the candor, a couple of really nice and talented guys..

[abelpantoja]

Just getting back into the hobby after 5 years. These videos were gold then and they are gold now!!! Josh B really has made a big positive impact on this hobby bringing the fun of flying to the masses.

[ChristieNel]

The expo and dual rate demo is brilliant.

[mitchellcook]

Best visual example of stick to servo movement I have ever seen. Nice job guys! 

[braydiekgatte]

I am a beginner I have been flying my apprentice s 15e for about 3 weeks now and i would like to thank Josh and Josh for all the helpful information it has really helped me be a successful beginner I am truly enjoying the hobby so thanks guys

[fintech]

The real people to help beyond boundaries hats off to you guys stay blessed keep up the good work love from Pakistan

[nordemoniac]

For a beginner, I bought the HK6S from HobbyKing, excellent transmitter, 1KM+ range.
For more advanced features, the Taranis X9D Plus is excellent! Rechargeable battery, telemetry, and all knobs and switches can be assigned to whatever you want :)

[WillDMcQ]

Great illustration of the dual rates/expos, Bixler's previous explinations were more than adequate but they did lack such a perfect visual. This series has been fantastic at condensing the information thats spread across the 3 years youve been doing this. Thanks for all the information!

[billsomrak]

When I first started in R/C, the transmitters were on 27mhz, between the 23 CB channels. A simple transmitter had an on/off switch, and a push button to send out a tone. One press gave you right, press/release/press & hold = left. My 1st TX had tubes in it, and required a big 1.5 v battery for the heaters in the tubes, and three 67.5 volt batteries for the high voltage.  After many years and many systems, I wound up with digital proportional radios on 72 mhz .. which I still have (but haven't used in some years).  I found your video to be very informative ... now I'm sort of back up to speed!

[aaron]

You guys rock. I'm a professional pilot interested in RC, and your videos are the best way I've found to cut through the commercial confusion and get what I need to know. Thanks!

[jeffligon]

Excellent series so far. I tried getting into the hobby almost 30 years ago but had to drop it for life issues. Now that I'm older I want to start up again. Thanks and keep up the good videos.

[dgoz]

Especially thanx for the most clear dual rate and expo explanation ever !

[TheAgTeam]

Haven't flown for a decade but covid has given me some spare time again lol, so this was a great refresher, thanks

[DannyCruzCreations]

You guys have one AMAZING quality channel gentlemen. I grew up on nitro RC boats back in the 90's and I'm now getting into planes for the first time. Been flying RF7 for a month and I still don't have my first plane. That will come soon. Thanks for the amazing content. I subscribed to your site as well last night...

[cubfsx]

Hey FliteTest! I am so glad you did these beginner series videos because I am new to the hobby and I am doing a school project on how can I build a RC airplane! These videos are very helpful to me! They have already taught me a lot. Thank you!
P.S. I really like your channel!

[danogle]

Thank you for this video.I, am new to this hobby and you folks have answered every question I have had so far, and taught me a great deal, and as an old man I really appreciate it.Thank you again.

[FluffyKittyMusic]

Thanks guys, great work! I recently bought a Spectrum DX7s, and this video helped me know it's awesome functions a lot better. Even though, i'm in the hobby for a few years now, there's stuff that i never knew about, which you explain perfectly, so thank you! :D

[sirjaymill]

I could have used this vid a few weeks ago, was trying to set up a radio and banged my head searching for all this info.. Thanks for this one.

[tedmoss]

Everyone has their own preference, I like the Fr Sky (Taranis X9D) with essentially unlimited channels, switches and models. I have been using them for many years and thanks to the people that do the programming and sellers like Aloft, I will use them until I die in 2068 at 125 years old. I love your videos.

[AFugal]

Outstanding presentation gentlemen. I am designing and building a plane and this information will come in handy. You have answered all my questions. Thanks I will be buying your speed builds for my kids. Time together and satisfaction at the end of the build.