No bullshido here folks! Major pre-Toledo release!
Remember where you heard it first folks.
Today Futaba releases a killer new radio system designed from the bottom up, chalk full of 2.4 Gigahertz technology! Introducing the all new 12FG 2.4 FASST system! Boasting 2048 G3 resolution coupled with the uber fast transmission speeds of 2.4Ghz, helicopter and airplane programmability, 8 flight conditions, piles of mixing capabilities, and all the fixin’s, this radio looks like it’s going to be a hit! Futaba’s release of this system marks a historic release of the first major “high end” 2.4Ghz transmitter system. You all know that we’ve been fanatically following this technology, and we’re giddy with excitement about these new systems. And on a side not, we here at FlyingGiants could not have thought of a better name!
And that’s only the half of it! Today Futaba also jumps into the legacy 72mhz conversion scene the release of a PILE of transmitter modules for existing transmitters! Wow!!! Pilots and owners of legacy Futaba 72Mhz systems can now enjoy the flexibility of converting their current systems to 2.4ghz. The new modules are designed by Futaba, for Futaba, and will work with 7U, 8U, 9C, 9Z, 12mz and get this… natively with the 14MZ directly without, trainer port connections. This is pretty cool, and will provide the ultimate migration path for Futaba systems and modelers who wish to make the transition.
A full line of receivers have been announced as well that will fully compliment all types of aircraft. 7, 8 and full 14 channel 2.4 capabilities are now a reality. Foamy, glow, gasser’s, and high end turbine jet pilots now have the flexibility to “toss the pin”, and utilize 2.4 technology.
Complete product specifications for all of these exciting products are listed below.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – this is a VERY exciting time to be a modeler folks! From FlyingGiants’s perspective, we’re stoked to see the big guys provide killer products like the ones we’re seeing released today, and this is only the tip of the iceberg. Big props to Hobbico and Futaba for jumping into the two four scene with such force. I’m simply giddy with excitement to see what 2007 has in store!
The system will be available to grope at the 2007 Weak Signals convention in Toledo next week, be sure to stop by the Hobbico Futaba booth to see the goods.
Also, don’t miss The FlyingGiants complete Toledo Convention Coverage! “72 Hours In Toledo” begins on Thursday, 4/12/07. We’re gonna knock your socks off!
Mad Max Duncan
FlyingGiants Staff and LeadingEdge Editor
