My XPS JR 9303 flew today

[MalaysianFlyer]

Well there is bound to be a lot of brand bashing for sure, as well as horro stories of system failure on 2.4GHz.

To be honest, the only advantage I see in going 2.4GHz is that you reduce (not eliminate, as there are other 2.4GHz equipment that could affect us) the chances of being shot down by someone on the same frequency.

As for reliability, RF link quality, etc, I don't think that the average flier like myself will feel a difference. I am not knocking 2.4, as I am definitely getting it as well, but just looking at it from a realistic point of view.

clive45 makes a good point, its just another new toy for us to play with if we want

[sweetpea]

	Quote: Originally Posted by clive45
	If someone walks in front of you the system should be looking to change channel etc and by the time it has decided that it needs to go into failsafe the person would have gone and signal restored. If you are stupid enough to let some one stand in front of you when your flying you deserve to crash. As far as I have seen down under no one should be on the runway without checking if low flying aircraft are there (landing,low pass or aerobatics) If someone stood in front of me I would kick him in the butt. I think everybody is waiting for someone or Jim to give a gold plated guarantee that they will not crash with the XPS system. Be real, like all electronics it will fail for various reasons even if you do all the right things. We fly different radio systems (JR,Futaba etc) because we like the feel or options and maybe price. 2.4 is no different, choose what you feel happy with, don't try to make the system fit you. Well I have had more than my 2JR,FutabaI will sit back and see what people think at the same time as I read post while I decide what 2.4 system I will buy.

I really have to disagree with you here.............I would kick em in the family jewels instead!

[USN_POPS]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	I really have to disagree with you here.............I would kick em in the family jewels instead!

Regarding the claim of XPS that the range is 5 miles. It was apparently proven and given in a thread early in 2007.

Jim hooked up a GPS system to track the flight, and it allowed him to fly 5 miles out and back. He was going to package the thing, but I understand Homeland Security said t was a no-no. For obvious reasons.

This may be just an urban ledgend, but I did read it early last year.

[ericb]

Wow, this is digging up an old one.