Spektrum DX5e with Futaba 7c on the trainer port

[RightFly]

I don’t want to get into the virtues of either radio as that has been batted around enough in a lot of other posts.

I bought a Futaba 7c 2.4 radio when I started in RC last year. I have become fairly proficient flying my HZ Champ with the standard RTF radio. I also have two grandsons visiting me in August that have been practicing on their Clearview sim I bought them for Christmas last year and they will want to fly the Champ.

I am considering buying the DX5e radio to bind with the Champ and using the Futaba 7c on the trainer port for my “co-pilots”. I have Real Flight 5.5 with the Futaba Interlink controller that came with a conversion cable having the Futaba square plug (male)on one end and what appears to be a round Spektrum type on the other end (female). This adapter allows you to use your own radio plugged into the Interlink sim controller.

Will this work the way I envision?

I have used my 7c through the adapter on the RF sim and it works just fine that way.

[slipstick]

If I understand what you're asking then No. The channel assignments are different in Spektrum and Futaba so you would find when you switched between radios the throttle (Ch1) would suddenly be controlled by the aileron lever etc....not good !

The only way to use a Futaba slave with a Spektrum/JR master in training mode is with the special TrainerLink lead made by Hangar 9 - e.g. http://www.probuild-uk.com/index.php...roduct_id=1189

Steve

[RightFly]

Originally Posted by slipstick

If I understand what you're asking then No. The channel assignments are different in Spektrum and Futaba so you would find when you switched between radios the throttle (Ch1) would suddenly be controlled by the aileron lever etc....not good !

The only way to use a Futaba slave with a Spektrum/JR master in training mode is with the special TrainerLink lead made by Hangar 9 - e.g. http://www.probuild-uk.com/index.php...roduct_id=1189

Steve

Steve, Thanks for the quick response. Not exactly what I hoped to hear. I checked our local RC shops and it appears that I will not only need the trainer link but the round to square Futaba adapter. That makes it nearly half the cost of a second DX5e. Seems like my supply of radios will be increasing again.

Too bad there isn't some universal standards for manufacturers to live by.

Roger

[gramps2161]

Why don't you buy just buy a 4 channel Futaba trainer TX off of ebay they are cheap and then you will always have it if you need to train somebody else.You will need to still buy the cord. I think this is compatible with the radio you have. I would ask the buyer I have bought a few items from him he is good to deal with.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Futaba...item3f0babfed8

[RightFly]

Originally Posted by gramps2161

Why don't you buy just buy a 4 channel Futaba trainer TX off of ebay they are cheap and then you will always have it if you need to train somebody else.You will need to still buy the cord. I think this is compatible with the radio you have. I would ask the buyer I have bought a few items from him he is good to deal with.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Futaba...item3f0babfed8

Thanks Gramps, It is a great price and would work great with my 7c on a trainer cord for my other planes that I plan on using the orange Fasst compaible receivers. I might just buy one to go with the 7c with the trainer cord. But the FYF-4 is not compatible with the 7c FASST tecnology - same manufacturer?

What I was trying to accomplish was having my grandsons able to "co-pilot" my HZ Champ that uses the DSM2 technology. I might start looking on Ebay for some DX5e DSM2 radios. It probably won't be all bad having radios for the DSM2 or X since Parkzone sure has some attractive planes that are sized right for my back yard field.

I just wish that the compatibility issue was easier to deal with and thanks for the tip and site url.

Roger

[gramps2161]

Would be nice if things where compatible with each other. I missed the that fact the cub is all ready setup with the spectrum RX so it wouldn't work. One reason why I won't buy their planes wish they would just do a airframe only they do have some great looking planes.
By the way I have 2 of those orange RX's been a year and they are still working great.

Good luck teaching the grand kids that will be a fun time for all of you.
John

[RightFly]

Originally Posted by gramps2161

Would be nice if things where compatible with each other. I missed the that fact the cub is all ready setup with the spectrum RX so it wouldn't work. One reason why I won't buy their planes wish they would just do a airframe only they do have some great looking planes.
By the way I have 2 of those orange RX's been a year and they are still working great.

Good luck teaching the grand kids that will be a fun time for all of you.
John

I think I have solved my dilema. My primary object was to have my "co-pilots" help me fly. I took your advice and bought the Futaba 4FY-4 trainer box. The second step would probably get everyone's approval.

I bought another airplane!

I bought a Great Planes FlyLite Slow Flyer. Basicaly just an oversize Champ but I can put one of my Orange receivers in it and stay with my Futaba radios. Now my 8 and 12 year old grandsons can help me fly - heck, they will probably show me how.

Thanks for your suggestion it got me down the right path.

Roger