Similarly, radio control pilots would find it difficult to operate RC model aircraft without their “radio”. Well, at least they would without their transmitter, receiver and servos anyway. Most pilots can still fly without an FM radio blaring at them.

Often overlooked by most new pilots, the RC “radios” they are using are critically important. Some transmitters can compensate for poor airframe flying traits. The proper servos can increase the “bond” between the R’C pilot and the aircraft. Some receivers contain autopilots that could save a plane; others have extra channels that make flying easier.

Sport Aviator’s “Radio Stack” will always contain useful information, from the pilot’s viewpoint, about any RC radio system. Our entire focus when studying a system will be on what the radio can or will do for the RC pilot. Servo pulse rates and receiver decoding systems are interesting, But knowing these radio stats doesn’t tell you if the radio system will stop knife-edge walking, remember the trim settings or allow flaperon use.

Sport Aviator will always tell you these things in the Radio Stack column.