[DKjens]

I already ordered a CPD4 from FMADirect. This auto pilot can control one channel each for two axes. Here is how I am going to hook it up. I use Futaba PCM and a Smart Fly Power Expander. I am hooking this AP up between Rx and PE on right aileron and left elevator. My failsafe will be set to put ailerons and elevators neutral, rudder slightly over and to turn this AP on. The AP will bring the plane to level attitude and the plane will basically fly in a flat turn. The engine can be set to kill, idle or enough power to maintain altitude.

The CPD4 costs $99.95 + $8.00 shipping. This setup will assure that the plane doesn't plow into the ground, but settles in a nise level flight attitude, giving the radio the best possible chance to re-connect.

Another plus with this setup is, that if you are hit by a glitch say on an upline, the plane will try to level off, so there is no doubt about what just happened, and the pilot will know he's being hit, and make appropriate decission after that.

I should get my AP next week, and I can't wait to test it. I will put it on a toggle switch and go up high and turn it on, and see how it works from different attitudes.