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FMA Direct CO-PHot

by Gerry Yarrish

ne of the newest devices to aid us in flying our models is

the Co-Pilot Infrared Stabilization System from FMA

Direct. For this article, we really put the Co-Pilot through

its paces by installing it and testing it in three different types

of airplanes. We tested it in the Multiplex Brummi, a sim-

ple, 3-channel electric high-wing trainer, and also in Hangar

9's high-performance, low-wing glow-powered ARF, the

Advance 40. Then, to completely change things, we

installed it in the JR Ergo Sport, a

fully aerobatic .60-size heli-

k copter. The Co-Pilot handled

Ik each plane and its particular

characteristics perfectly. If

you've ever wanted to

k install a compact and

reliable autopilot

system in your

*" RC model,

read on.

We're sure you'll be as

, impressed as we are.

3 tests

—helicopter, high-

performance and trainer

aircraft-works iike a champ!

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT: Co-Pilot Stabilization System

MANUFACTURER: FMA Direct

INPUTS: aileron, elevator and auxiliary

channel for remote on/off switching

OUTPUTS: pitch (elevator) and roll

(aileron or rudder)

SYSTEM WEIGHT: 1 oz.

DIMENSIONS

SENSOR HEAD: 1.35 in. across

(octagonal) x 0.53 in. thick

CONTROLLER UNIT: 1.5x0.89x0.6 in.

POWER CONSUMPTION: 5mA

PRICE: $119.95

COMMENTS: the Co-Pilot is an infrared-

sensing, two-axis onboard stabilization

system that plugs into your model's

receiver system. The unit is very easy to

set up and calibrate and can be used

with fixed-wing airplanes, flying wings,

and helicopters. The unit comes with a

24-inch ribbon wire to connect the

sensor head to the microprocessor

controller unit.

HITS

• Works exactly as advertised.

• Easy to install.

• Simple to calibrate and operate.

MISSES

• Only one sensitivity adjustment; it would

be nice to be able to adjust pitch and

roll independently.

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