When comparing the features, the Eclipse makes more sense. FWIW the feel and easy to read screen of the Eclipse is much better. A spreadsheet comparing computer TX, available in this country i.e.Eclipse, FUT FF6, FUT 9CAP, Airtronics RD6000, JR652, & JR3810 has been completed and is available to anyone who wants a copy E & OE.. Comparisons of Eclipse & FF6 as available in this country = Hitec Eclipse 7 Futaba 6XAS Street Price $749 in GST $1099 inc GST Standard Features Channels Seven Six Model Memory Seven Six Flight Modes ACRO/GLID/HELI ACRO/HELI FM/PCM Yes (QPCM)* Yes DSC available Yes No Software upgrades Yes No Battery indicator Digital Digital Dual Rates CH 1,2&4 Yes 1&2 only Individual D/R switches Yes Yes Elevon Mixing Yes Yes V-Tail Mixing Yes Yes EPA Yes Yes Exponential Yes
1&2 only Flight condition modes 3 No P-Mixes 5 / 2 in Heli 2 Sub Trim Yes Yes Digital Trims Yes No Trim Memory Yes Yes Low Battery Warning Yes Yes Servo Reversing Yes Yes Trainer Capable Yes Yes Trainer Activation Toggle switch Button Flap Rotary knob Rotary knob Data Transfer No No Adjustable trim rates No No Switch Assignability No No Engine Lock Switch Yes No ACRO Mode Features Flapperon Yes Yes Landing mode Yes Yes Elevon Mixing Yes Yes V-Tail Mixing Yes Yes Aileron/Rudder mix Yes Yes Elevator/Flap mix Yes Yes Ailervator No No GLIDER Mode Features Crow Yes N/A Camber mix Yes N/A Aileron Differential Yes N/A V-Tail mix Yes N/A Elevator/Flap mix Yes N/A Aileron/Rudder mix Yes N/A Flap/Aileron coupling Yes N/A Flap/Elevator coupling Yes N/A Flap/Aileron Trim Yes N/A Electric Motor Switch Yes N/A HELI Mode Features Heli Version only Throttle Cut Yes No Throttle Hold Yes Yes Rudder/Throttle mix Yes Yes 2 Idle up/ 1 Throttle hold Yes No 5-Point Throttle Curve Yes No 5-Point Pitch Curve Yes No Gyro Gain Adjust Yes No Revolution Mix Yes Yes Hovering Pitch Knob Yes Yes Hovering Throttle Knob Yes Yes Invert Switch No No Supports CCPM Yes NoSYSTEM INCLUDES Dual Conv. RX Single Conv. RX 4 X HS422 Servos (dual bearing) 3 X Std Servo
- QPCM = Quick PCM upto 50% faster than Nicads Nicads other PCM systems. 3 way charger 2 way charger TX, RX & Glow TX & RX Extension Cord Switch Harness Switch harness
Everthing is lined up in this email, I trust all lines up when posted. regards Alan T.