Is the 6ex FAAST a decent radio over the Optic 6?

[anteater831]

I have a optic 6 with the synth fm. Is a 6ex FAAST an upgrade? Or should I just keep it?

[DavidH]

Well if you want to be on 2.4 ghz and not worry about getting frequency pin any more. I would say the 6EX FASST is any upgrade.
Danny Szabo used an 6EX FASST at the recent XFC competition.

David

[overspeed]

I bought one. Inexpensive way to try out the new technology. No sub trims, but everything else seems ok.

[Fade-Dude]

I just ordered one, to replace my optic 6 (non syntehsized), i read it has no sub trims, is that really an issue?

[overspeed]

No, I don't think its an issue. But actually, it does have subtrim. They just don't call it that . Its a menu simply called "trim." It adjusts just like the sub trims on my 9C. 100 pts in either direction. I just finished a build using this radio. Even though it has subtims I didn;t use it. Better by far to get the linkages right in the first place.

[overspeed]

I've been flying this radio in my Knight 50 sport and I really like it. Tx has a nice feel. I was talking to a guy recently who writes for Quiet flyer. He was telling me how this radio is simply too limited. He cited the sub trim issue. I think Futaba should address this because it really does have that function. Its very easy to set up and is a really decent heli radio. The only thing I can find that its lacking in is that the throttle hold pitch curve comes from normal mode. Other than that, I think its great. I'm going to get more rx's for mine and use it in other helis. Its a great buy.

[Fade-Dude]

OK, got mine, set everything up, it does look a bit plastic... but that can be easily solved :-)

I like it, the setup at least, simple, to the point. Gonna test it today in my mini titan.

[overspeed]

Cool!
best of luck. I'll be interested in hearing how you like it. I flew mine again last night. Still a nice little radio. And that rx will fit anywhere!

[mhills51]

Just got mine. it's on the charger. Anyone using it on a T-rex 450? and if so what are your settings

[overspeed]

No, I haven't used mine on a trex But its really easy to setup for any heli. Let me know if you have any questions

Dave

[kgfly]

If you are particularly fond of your Optic6 or just want to keep your programming then your other option worth considering would be a 2.4GHz modular solution from XPS: http://xtremepowersystems.com

The 6ch Rx should be out next month but even the 8ch Rx will fit on a TRex.