Marc Gellart wrote:
Steve,
Do you read AMA's "Model Aviation"? There was an article showing Steve
Kaluf flying a big aero ship with the radio and talks about the fact that no one needs
pins with it and that it would not cause problems at the normal flying field. Not sure
which issue, but it was in the last two months.
Look closer. It was a foamy.
Here is what Steve Kaluf wrote in an RCU forum:
The statement that AMA has said that insurance will only apply when
using the Spektrum system with electrics is false. AMA has not made this
statement.
Horizon Hobby has limited the use of this new system to smaller,
park-flyer type aircraft due to the current systems range limitations.
These limitations make the system unsuitable for use in larger aircraft
that could be flown farther away and possibly fly out of range. Horizon
has stated the range on this system under less than optimum conditions
is at worse around 1500', at best around 3000' under ideal conditions.
Again, AMA is not limiting any coverage for users using the Spektrum
system. For those of you considering using it with larger aircraft
simply consider this. If you do have an accident and litigation ensues;
do you think a sharp attorney might pick up on the fact that the
manufacturer has indicated this system should only be used with aircraft
flown relatively close to the transmitter? I'll leave it to you to draw
your own conclusions here. I simply suggest you follow the manufactures
recommendations.
Please do not reply to this post expecting me to respond to it. I seldom
post to forums. If you have a question you are welcome to e-mail me
privately and I'll be happy to answer your question.
Regards,
Steve Kaluf
AMA Technical Director
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