Wheel vs. Stick radio control

[NativePaul]

Yeah it's an option but like I said for some bizarre reason the 6EX is cheaper, you save $50 going for the 6channel set over the 3 channel set from the same shop
TowerHobbies
Also the RX that comes with the 3 channel set is the 603FF which only has 1 aerial which isn't the best idea when 2.4ghz is so easily blocked by motors etc in the line of sight.

[longballlumber]

All true statements, and I can't argue the logic.

Personally, I could never get used both sticks being mulit directional when only using 2 channels... That's just me though.

Later
mike

[NativePaul]

As I'm only using 2 channels for boats it doesn't matter if I go a little of axis and having spent some time flying on twin sticks I have learned to move the sticks in one axis without wobbling onto the other axis, but you could always replace the springs on the other channels with stronger ones or even Cyno the sticks solid on the axis you don't want to get the better RXs and save the cash.

For FE boats I prefer the full travel throttle stick of the 6EX, although for cars I really do like the sprung ability to split the throttle 70/30 on the 3GR, compared to the 6EX which springs to the middle if you choose to spring it with brake/reverse (I use ratchet not spring) and if I wanted a radio for cars only I would probably stump up the extra cash for the 3GR

[tharmer]

I lost two heats last year because I didn't have any reverse in my boat. This year I'm thinking of putting in the minimum amount (12% I think) of reverse so it doesn't happen again.
-t