Newby going from Fixed wing to Helis

[miniman]

Hi Guys

We have purchased a Trex 600 Nitro Limited Edition, as a way into the world of Heli flying.

The first challenge we have is getting he basic programing into the TX. We use a Futaba 12FG and the basic programing askes what type of swash is being used. I have eight options.

H1
H2
H3
H4
HR3
HN3
HE3
H4x

CAn some one tell me the basics for the TX?

All the best

Peter

[mark_w]

Welcome to the site.

Sorry I can't help with the Futaba settings, but I am sure somebody will be along with the answer

[Nutter]

It's HR3 you need if it's a flybarred machine. If its flybarless then it depends on your FBL gyro.

[st200ol]

Another welcome from me too!

HR3 is the answer, see here:

Futaba® Radio System Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

[miniman]

Thanks guys,

The Heli is my sons, I am the guy who has to make it work. I hope I dont have you all fed up with my silly questions over the next few weeks.

We have a club member who is going to set up the mixers but he was sumped with the basics as he is not a Futaba guy. I feel this could be a long process with both of us taking a learning step.

The model is currenly fitted with flybar, but we have an Align 3Gx FBL systo fit to the model. We are not sure if we should leave it "as is" for a start or have the model updated before we start.

Peter

[bulnose]

fly it as it is until the inevitable crash, then go flybarless imo

[Sheldrake]

Hi Peter welcome to the forum and the money pit that is model helis!

Coolice on this site is near you at Rushdon and is really helpful and approachable over setup, he runs his own flight school too.

Good luck with the 600 it is a super model both flybarred and flybarless!!

keep us all posted on you and your sons progress.

[miniman]

Thanks guys, its good to know there are people out there who can help us get through the tough times.

Peter

[chris jones2.4]

ive already warned Alex of how brilliantly crap the 3Gx is

[Si_B]

Stick with it. The futaba radios take a bit of head scratching to get your head around, but once you have it sussed, the options are limitless. The 12FG is a top piece of kit.

[miniman]

ive already warned Alex of how brilliantly crap the 3Gx is

What is so bad with the 3Gx system?

Some guys love it others hate it.

Peter

[S1roudy]

With the latest update and a bit of tweaking you can get them working really well I've flown them on a 600 & a 700 and thought they were really good! I think you just have to set the heli up perfect mechanically first!