It's priced hundreds of dollars less than the closest competition, so it's a great buy. But it also offers features the competition doesn't, including some that have previously been found only on very high-end systems...and one that isn't available anywhere else. It could easily be the best 2.4GHz value on the market today, as well as the only radio you'll ever need.
- A superb value for upper-level sport pilots as well as pilots breaking into competitive venues.
- It's the first Futaba system with SensorTouch™ programming, a feature that puts the power to move through menus and complete setup in record time at your fingertips.
- Includes a huge number of factory-defined mixes that help you program like a pro – and enjoy the best of the 8FG's potential.
- Accepts 32MB to 2GB SD memory cards* – you can add as much...or as little...memory as you want.
- Low latency and cutting-edge 2048 resolution combine for exceptionally fast, accurate Real-Time Response™.
- Offers FASST trademark dependability with a single R6008FS receiver. No "satellite" or "specialty" receivers required.
*SD memory card not included
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Overview:
- 8 proportional channels
- 2 switched channels
- Integrated FASST 2.4GHz design
- 2048 resolution
- SensorTouch™ programming
- Airplane, heli & glider software
- 20-model internal
- Mode 1-4 selectable
- Direct access to timers, channel mode & model selection
- 2-touch access to system, linkage & model menus
- Compatible with 32MB to 2GB SD Memory Cards*
- Assignable switches/functions
- 10-character user & model naming
- Model select, copy & reset
- Data transfer
- All-channel & battery failsafes
- Sub-trims, servo reversing, dual rates, expo & EPA with limits
- Digital trims & memory, with step and % options
- 128 x 64 backlit LCD w/auto-off timer, normal/large timer display options, adjustable contrast & brightness
- Servo cycle w/bar graph displays
- Model & system timers
- Trainer system w/channel/function options
- Sticks w/ball-bearing gimbals, length & tension adjustments
* SD card not included.
Airplane Features
- 7 wing types
- 5 programmable mixes, plus:
- Aileron/Rudder mix
- Rudder/Aileron mix
- Rudder/Elevator mix
- Snap roll
- Fuel mix
- 5-point throttle curve
- Throttle delay
- Gyro Function w/up to 3 gyro rates
- Motor menu w/speed adjustment
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Heli Features
- 6 swash plate types
- 5 programmable mixes, plus:
- 4 swash mixes (aileron/elevator, elevator/aileron, pitch/aileron & pitch/elevator)
- 3 throttle mixes (to aileron, elevator & rudder)
- 5-point fuel & pitch/rudder mixing
- 5 conditions w/delay per channel
- 5-point throttle & pitch curves
- Throttle hold
- Hovering throttle & pitch
- High/low pitch rates
- Gyro functions
- Governor functions
Glider Features
- 10 wing types
- 5 programmable mixes, plus:
- Aileron/Rudder mix
- Rudder/Aileron mix
- 5 conditions w/delay per channel
- 4 virtual mixing channels
- Gyro functions w/separate rates for up to 3 gyros
- Motor menu w/speed adjustment
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The SensorTouch™ dial – and a wide range of factory-defined mixes – help you program like a pro. You can select menus and functions with unprecedented speed and ease using the dial's wheel-like, touch-sensitive interface. |
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Separate swash type and swash detail menus help you fine-tune heli setups to performance perfection.
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| Trims set up with digital precision and accuracy. You can adjust by setting trim steps a specific value, or as a percentage of the total range – whichever suits your flying style best. |
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The 8FG comes out of the box perfectly balanced for neck strap support and fingertip control. A thin, narrow case makes it easier and more comfortable to grasp.
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| With the 8FG, how much memory you have is a matter of choice. 20-model memory is built-in, but the 8FG can accept SD memory cards from 32MB all the way up to 2GB. That's more than enough for virtually unlimited model setups and downloads of online software updates! |
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The big backlit LCD offers contrast and brightness adjustments,
normal/large timer display options and a user-settable auto-off feature for conserving power.
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| You can set a single gyro rate on the airplane menu, or as many as three. Changing the rate is as easy as touching a switch. |
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On the heli menu, you can assign the gyro and governor functions to any switch or control – conveniences that are usually found only on high-end systems.
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| The glider menu offers four "virtual" channels for mixing setups, as well as the opportunity to set as many as five conditions per channel! |
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 R6008HS 8-Channel FASST Receiver
At just under a half-ounce, the R6008HS offers 2048 resolution, FASST dependability and lightning-fast response. In high-speed mode*, the R6008HS slashes the normal frame rate from 14 milliseconds to just 7 milliseconds, making it a perfect performance match for digital servos.
*High-speed mode is available only on Channels 1-6 and requires the use of digital (including brushless digital) servos. Channels 7 & 8 – which operate only in normal mode – can be equipped with either analog or digital servos.
| Stock # |
System |
Band |
Receiver |
Tx NiMH |
Mode |
| FUTK8000 |
8FGA |
2.4GHz |
R6008HS |
1700mAh |
2 |
| FUTK8001 |
8FGH |
2.4GHz |
R6008HS |
1700mAh |
2 |
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