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The TX is thicker and a little bulkier as the pictures lead you to believe.  The sticks feel a lot better as they are double BB and the radio balances dead level on the strap hook as it is balanced with the 6 cell NIMH battery that is std in the radio.  The side sliders are easy to get to.  The back is a matte finish so your hands don't slip around and the menus are quick to get in and out of. 

Your experience may vary depending on how large your hands are.

TM

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[The sticks feel a lot better as they are double BB
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ORIGINAL: TMooreATX

The TX is thicker and a little bulkier as the pictures lead you to believe.  The sticks feel a lot better as they are double BB and the radio balances dead level on the strap hook as it is balanced with the 6 cell NIMH battery that is std in the radio.  The side sliders are easy to get to.  The back is a matte finish so your hands don't slip around and the menus are quick to get in and out of. 

Your experience may vary depending on how large your hands are.

TM

My Stylus battery pack is removable for charging or quick replacement.  Will the SD-10G have that feature?

 T Moore,

 So for know I am better off sticking with my 8103 to train with in my trainer until a "trainer box" is available? Will that be happening any time soon? Not that it a huge deal for me as I am all set up with the equipment I train with but if I make the leap back to Sanwa I would like to streamline eventually by switching everything to the same brand. I have a lot of JR stuff to unload if I go for theis new 10G. With the release of receivers being scheduled for August this will be a mix and match year for me between my JR stuff and my new Sanwa gear. RC Buyers Warehouse has one coming in and will call me when it arrives. Its a 2+ hour trip for me to drive to southern NH to see it. I hope I like it.

 Other than purchasing another 10G TX is there anything you can use now as a trainer box with a 10G? It was 40 bucks to buy the JR trainer box I have now.  I works with my old 347, 8103, a 9303 on 72 and it will work with a 12X.  It wont follow anything but a 4 channel set up but thats all I need, just a basic 4 channel trainer box for a trainer.

 One other question, will extra 10 channel receivers be readily available for the folks purchasing 10Gs ? I am sure everyone has more than 1 plane to retrofit as I do.

Thanks again, you are giving great "traige " support to those of us hungry for info.

103/17

T Moore,

 Thanks for whatever input you can give to us on the trainer box and our ability to use the 10G for training purposes without having to purchase another 10G. If it wasn’t for those patient folks who stand for hours on end with newcomers at the field our hobby wouldn’t have a future. We add about 6 new flying members each summer here in northern VT. We currently have 3 intro pilots and the club supplies all of the aircraft, engines and fuel. Its 100% free to learn through our club. Right now all 4 trainers we have are on JR equipment. I can stick with that for now but I would rather switch if I move to the 10G. Not a deal breaker for me but a concern if a trainer box won’t be available. Training new pilots is our sports future. I know Airtronics understands that. I do still have an old "championship" Sanwa with the round plug trainer cord and a trainer box. That was the first radio I had with expo and it still works perfectly ...................  Thanks Sanwa..................

103/17

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TMooreATX :

OK I understand the technology, but the RD8000 is not an old radio (though it may be based on one). The 8000 has not been on sale very long. They are 2.4Ghz transmitters and the receivers are compatible with the 10G (good!). Is it unreasonable to expect some level of  use as a trainer box with the 10G?  Airtronics has given users several reasons to switch to them. Trainer compatibility would have been another one.

It is a poor show because, for me at least, it was unexpected. I figured I'd upgrade to the 10G and, rather than have the 8000 transmitter stuck in the cupboard, I'd have a use for it.  The incompatibility is disappointing.  I'm not going to buy 2 10Gs so that one can be a trainer.  I dont understand why you think I should pay double for a trainer function for this new technology that is so advanced it cant work with technology from a year ago. 4 channels is 4 channels.

Vented enough! I really liked the looks of the radio. I guess I just expected too much.

Well guys, here it is........I just took the plunge and ordered one.  $499.00 from RC Buyers in NH. After 20+ years with JR I'm going to go back to Sanwa. I would still like to have a few answers to my questions but I didn’t want to risk being the only guy standing when the music stopped if you know what I mean. I wanted one. I do believe it’s a better set up than the 9303 after talking to a few guys over the last few days. In life there are drivers and spectators and I don’t like to sit and watch. For me the trainer issue is a big deal and I am hopeful that my concern doesn’t go unnoticed ( it wont will it?? ). I hope we are given an affordable "trainer box" option by next spring. I can hang with my JR stuff for now to train but I will need some new receivers and the trainer box available as soon as possible. Now that I threw in my hard earned cash I have a right to have higher expectations. I just let my wallet do the talking !!!!

 This has been very informative and I would like to thank those who answered questions for me. I wasn’t here to pull anyone’s chain, I truly wanted to buy one and now I have one on order. Let’s hope it’s a keeper. I still wish I had a %&*$&%# manual to look at !!!!!

103/17 

TMooreATX :

Thanks TM. That is more encouraging. Is there any kind of spec. on the trainer plug interface? Shouldnt be hard to double the pulse rate of the 8000 with an adapter.


Eplane65:

I love black. Makes it more sophisticated looking. In the sun, it doesnt shine back at you. Did a taste test with my family, Airtronics against silver competition and the black Airtronics came out as the more expensive looking...........Just how old are you anyway?...............g l a s s e s  might be something to think about? They are like a magnifying glass only there's two of um, one for each eye...... We all get there ya know......  

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TMooreATX :

Thanks TM. That is more encouraging. Is there any kind of spec. on the trainer plug interface? Shouldnt be hard to double the pulse rate of the 8000 with an adapter.


Eplane65:

I love black. Makes it more sophisticated looking. In the sun, it doesnt shine back at you. Did a taste test with my family, Airtronics against silver competition and the black Airtronics came out as the more expensive looking...........Just how old are you anyway?...............g l a s s e s  might be something to think about? They are like a magnifying glass only there's two of um, one for each eye...... We all get there ya know......  

 Today is the 27th. If the release date of this radio is truly the 29th ( I sure hope so ) then they must be built and sitting somewhere all boxed up, ready to ship to hobby shops and distributors? That said the training capabilities must be known by someone in the Airtronics world. I know I wont be able to train with it when I get it because I have no intention of purchasing a second 10G to train with, but I would like to know what I can expect to have to do to train with it ie: trainer box info.

 Any info would be helpful on this question.

Thanks again

103/17 

 I just received an e-mail telling me that the release date of the 29th of May is not a good date anymore. The TX will be released some time in June but nobody will commit to "when" in June that may be. 

103/17

 No, it has not. No manual release date, No solid release date for the 10G itself and no good info on the trainer system.  Penny for your thoughts?

103/17

TMooreATX,

Is the manual the reason that the release date been pushed back? Cuase if that is the only reason I will plop the money on the table right now!