Futaba 9CAS or 9CHS for planes AND helis..?

dfemmert · Jun 11, 2007, 06:07 PM

I have an Eclipse 7 and have been into planes for a few years but would like to get the Futaba 9C.

I just got a fixed pitch heli to start with and I'm not sure how far I'll go with helis so I need to wait and see. This would help me decide but does anyone use the Futaba 9C for both?
I can't decide between the air and heli version.

I know the heli has a non-ratchet throttle, I have very little resistance on my ratchet so that's not my biggest concern but I'm not sure about the switches.

I like the throttle up and hold switchs on the 9CHS and you probably need them with helis but would there be a down side using the 9CHS with planes?

David

bjaffee · Jun 11, 2007, 06:12 PM

I don't think their would be a downside...the only differences are, as you mentioned, the ratchet, and the position of the idle up 3 position switch and the throttle hold switch (they are on opposite sides on either radio).

Personally, I'm flying an 8UAFS (the 9CAFS' predecessor) airplane radio with the ratchet removed. I use it for both airplanes, and my Trex heli with no problem. If I had the heli version of that radio, I don't see that being and issue for airplanes.

One thing to look at is what servos and receivers the different radios come with. A lot of the heli systems come with a full size PCM radio, which is nice (and its not so big that you couldn't use it on a bigger electric heli, like a Trex).

P-38J-Lightning · Jun 11, 2007, 06:15 PM

I use my 9CHPS for both planes and helis, works great, I like having no ratchet and then the switches are all in the right place

Joel

Popsflyer · Jun 11, 2007, 08:25 PM

I'd say if you're heavy into Heli's and fly alot of 3D with them, then you would probably prefer the switch positions of the 9CHPS. Otherwise the 9CAPS is usually a little cheaper and has all the same functions.

The ratchet can be changed by opening the radio case and simply flipping it over as I've done with mine.

Jun 11, 2007, 06:07 PM	#1
dfemmert Registered User United States, OH, Hamilton Joined Nov 2003 1,178 Posts	Futaba 9CAS or 9CHS for planes AND helis..? I have an Eclipse 7 and have been into planes for a few years but would like to get the Futaba 9C. I just got a fixed pitch heli to start with and I'm not sure how far I'll go with helis so I need to wait and see. This would help me decide but does anyone use the Futaba 9C for both? I can't decide between the air and heli version. I know the heli has a non-ratchet throttle, I have very little resistance on my ratchet so that's not my biggest concern but I'm not sure about the switches. I like the throttle up and hold switchs on the 9CHS and you probably need them with helis but would there be a down side using the 9CHS with planes? David

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Jun 11, 2007, 06:12 PM	#2
bjaffee Brett So Cal Joined Apr 2002 4,966 Posts	I don't think their would be a downside...the only differences are, as you mentioned, the ratchet, and the position of the idle up 3 position switch and the throttle hold switch (they are on opposite sides on either radio). Personally, I'm flying an 8UAFS (the 9CAFS' predecessor) airplane radio with the ratchet removed. I use it for both airplanes, and my Trex heli with no problem. If I had the heli version of that radio, I don't see that being and issue for airplanes. One thing to look at is what servos and receivers the different radios come with. A lot of the heli systems come with a full size PCM radio, which is nice (and its not so big that you couldn't use it on a bigger electric heli, like a Trex).

Jun 11, 2007, 06:15 PM	#3
P-38J-Lightning Team Me! AB, Canada Joined Mar 2005 3,162 Posts	I use my 9CHPS for both planes and helis, works great, I like having no ratchet and then the switches are all in the right place Joel

Jun 11, 2007, 08:25 PM	#4
Popsflyer Oldie but goodie At the Flying field Joined Jun 2003 3,879 Posts	I'd say if you're heavy into Heli's and fly alot of 3D with them, then you would probably prefer the switch positions of the 9CHPS. Otherwise the 9CAPS is usually a little cheaper and has all the same functions. The ratchet can be changed by opening the radio case and simply flipping it over as I've done with mine.