Doing a little research.
Who here owns an Apprentice?
+1 for me.
2011 model - unSAFE Receiver
+1. With SAFE
+1 for Brian; 2014 model with SAFE.
1 for me without SAFE. Didn't like SAFE so switched to a 7 channel Spektrum with satalite.
Apprentice S for me and loving it.
If you don't like the SAFE feature, just turn it off. (Position 3)
You will still have the "save me" feature on the trainer switch available as you push your comfort envelope.
That assumes you have a 3 position switch. the DX6i has only a 2 position switch.
For a 2 position switch (channel 5) radio such as the DX6i, you need to adjust the 2 dip switches on the receiver to obtain 2 out of 3 possible flight modes. There should be a label on the receiver showing the different scenarios in addition to what's in the manual.
Ie. for Intermediate and Experienced mode, switch 1-off, switch 2-on.
Still flying my 2009 "unsafe" Apprentice which now has logged nearly 300 flights (must be something safe going on!) on wheels, skis and floats.
Rx,(AR 6210) motor (Power 15) and ESC ( CC Thunderbird 54 A) have been upgraded and I still enjoy flying it! :)
Although I'm not a club member, the next time Wingnutz has me out at the field as a guest, I'll be bringing my new Apprentice S... hate the beginner/intermediate mode and all my training so far has been on expert mode. Hope to have my wings on Thursday :-)
The Apprentice is taking to the air later this morning, at the Rose City Model Flyers field... finally controlled by a "licensed" pilot :-)
Congrats Bobby - I take it you have your wings!
You are correct, Simon... earned them yesterday, and picked them up this AM out at the field... feels good :-)
And thanks for the congrats.
Congratulations Bob! I watched part of the test procedure the Rose City Club put Bob through. Many "winged" flyers would have difficulty making this grade!
Apprentice with floats
Beginner plane -> Night flyer -> FPV plane -> Float plane
This plane amazes me every time.
http://youtu.be/8f1ioMhwtxo