FS8 CO-PILOT FAIL-SAFE RECEIVER SYSTEM

FMA Direct continues to push the RC control envelope, and it now offers the most sophisticated, onboard control system you could ever want! The FS8 Co-Pilot RC receiver system features built-in digital signature recognition, fail-safe operation, infrared flight stabilization and an impressive telemetry system for recording model flight data. For detailed receiver and flight-stabilization data analysis, it comes with Co-Pilot Viewer software that's compatible with Windows 98 (and later) PC operating systems.

The system features universal operation and is compatible with negative and positive shift transmitters. It stabilizes all model configurations including dual aileron servos, quad flaps, elevons, V-tail, complex transmitter mixes, digital servos and helicopter CCPM setups.

The control system comes with the FS8 Co-Pilot receiver, a pitch/roll sensor, a button and LED module and nameplate, Velcro attachment tape and a system hookup ribbon cable. Optional components include a vertical sensor with ribbon cable, a low-profile button and LED module for helicopters, a serial interface module and an FS Flight recorder.

To use the system, just control your model as you normally would; when you center the control sticks, it will take over and return your model to level flight. The FS-8 is an excellent training tool for beginners, and advanced pilots find that it improves flight and landing stability in windy conditions. Price: $199.95 to $249.95.

FMA Direct (800) 343-2934; (301) 668-7615; fmadirect.com.