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Are you just getting into the amazing hobby of R/C Helis or planes ? Do you need all the help you can get ? Do you want an electronic buddy which will save you in case you loose control ? Well the co pilot ( also called an automatic pilot ) is just that. Available in several versions including classic, FS5 series and FS8 series, the Co Pilot family of products are designed to assist you in basic flight control and you may think of it as a sort of insurance policy for your equipment.

The Co - Pilot / Auto Pilot combines a failsafe receiver with flight stabilization and other leading edge technologies to give you the ultimate defense against crashes and fly-a ways. Sophisticated, yet easy to use, this 8-channel unit can actually save your aircraft.

DSR technology (Digital Signature Recognition) blocks all interference by memorizing your transmitter’s unique signal and rejecting all others. Pre-flight interference check by the receiver tells you whether it’s safe to fly.

Flight stabilization automatically levels the aircraft when you release the sticks (great for pilot training or taming that hot performer). For aerobatics, turn off stabilization from your transmitter.

True failsafe operation takes control if the signal is lost. Failsafe plus flight stabilization puts your aircraft into a predictable flight pattern — giving you time to correct the problem. No other receiver can do this. Post-flight data readout tells you how the radio system performed.

FS8 Co-Pilot also offers these performance options and features:

FREE Viewer Software lets you see radio setup and operating details on your Windows PC (requires optional serial interface).

Optional Flight Recorder (available soon) captures up to 90 minutes of radio system and aircraft orientation data for analysis in the Viewer.

Optional Vertical Sensor enables flight stabilization to safely roll the aircraft out of inverted flight.

Easy setup and operation: no switches to set — FS8 Co-Pilot learns from transmitter stick and control positions. Aircraft surfaces and a fuselage-mounted LED show failsafe and flight stabilization settings.

Works with the FM PPM transmitter you already own, or your PCM transmitter set to PPM. Automatically adapts to positive shift (JR/Airtronics) or negative shift (Futaba/Hitec) signals. Available now on 72MHz; units for other bands are in development.

Works with all aircraft configurations, including dual aileron servos, quad flaps, elevons, V-tail, complex transmitter mixes, digital servos and CCPM (heli pilots: this is the CCPM Co-Pilot you’ve been waiting for!).

Even the most expensive PCM systems can't match the security you get from this amazing fusion of failsafe + flight stabilization + DSR. Let FS8 Co-Pilot protect your aircraft!


Co-Pilot system CPD4 Classis Sensor and Micro processor

All none CCPM mid size to full size Helis

Learning to hover and need that extra help, are you over controlling ? Panicking while nose in hovering or most common; loosing orientation ? the Co-Pilot can help. Just center the stick and watch your Heli stable itself. You gotta see it to believe it . . . The Co-Pilot Classic is the first Co - Pilot produced which started it all. More basic, less complex to setup and flawless in functions.

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109.95

PART#FMACPD4

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- Less than one second response time
- Single Unit controls pitch and roll
- Patented infrared thermal technology
- On / Off fully proportional feature for Aux Ch
- Build your confidence gradually


FS8CPI Flight Stabilization Ready ( PC Ready )

Flight stabilization and "true failsafe" for any R/C Aircraft

The PCI Package includes everything in the FS8CPZ and adds the PC ( Personal Computer) interface adapter.
Now you may connect to your IBM compatible personal computer running Microsoft Windows ( supports all latest versions ) and feel the ultimate FS8 Co Pilot experience. Very easy to setup with a graphical user interface.

FS8CPI

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199.95

PART#FS8CPI


FS5I Flight Stabilization Ready ( PC Ready )

Flight stabilization and "true failsafe" for any R/C Aircraft

FS5 Receiver with FS Receiver Viewer Software, FS External Switch/LED and FS Receiver P.C. Interface Module. Combo pack FS5I includes the world's most amazing Flight Systems 5 receiver, viewer software and P.C. interface module. Start protecting your investment before you take off, while you're flying, and after you land by plugging into FS Receiver Viewer software.
Connect your FS5 receiver to your PC. or laptop to provide you loads of useful information.

FS5I

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129.99

PART#FS5I


FS5A Flight Stabilization Ready ( PC Ready )

Flight stabilization and "true failsafe" for any R/C Aircraft

FS5A Receiver with Viewer Software and CoPilot (CPD4) Flight Stabization System. Combo pack FS5A marries the world's most amazing FS5 receiver with the legendary Co Pilot at an unbelievable price! Now get "true failsafe" performance. Be safe, be secure, and save your hardware better than ever !!!

FS5A

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194.00

PART#FS5A


FS5C Flight Stabilization Ready ( Complete )

Flight stabilization and "true failsafe" for any R/C Aircraft

Receiver with Viewer Software, CPD4, FS External Switch/LED, FS Receiver P.C. Interface Module. The Works! Combo pack FS5C is the ultimate in airborne technology. Including the world's most amazing Flight Systems 5 receiver, all accessories, and Co Pilot (CPD4). True failsafe, computer diagnostics, and much more! Basically its the complete FS5 system !!!

FS5C

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209.99

PART#FS5C


FS8 Co Pilot External Programming Switch and LED Indicator

Hi-tec Device for co pilot system

FS8CPES102

FS8 Co Pilot Integrated Receiver/Co Pilot external programming switch and LED indicator connects directly to a two pin connector on the FS8 Co Pilot and is for mounting to the side of an aircraft fuselage. Enables access to receiver and Co Pilot programming and LED functions from outside

the aircraft. FS8 Co Pilot Systems come with programming button and LED. This unit is available as a replacement item. Unit is manufactured on a single glass epoxy p.c.b. and contains two heavy duty momentary push button switches. The included LED is a super bright red color with a clear lens for visibility on a sunny day. Since the FS8 Co Pilot can display Frequency-Clear checking, battery voltage, RF quality - LED blinks number of failsafes during flight (if any) and blinks bad data frames received during flight, and allows programming failsafe receiver and Co Pilot settings using the programming button, the external switch is a required equipment for the FS8 Co Pilot.

Installation requires drilling 3 holes in the side of a fuselage. The unit is mounted with one nut threaded onto the shafts of each push button switch.
Connects directly to a two pin connector on the FS8 Co Pilot integrated receiver/Co Pilot and is for mounting to the side of an aircraft fuselage. Enables access to receiver and Co Pilot programming and LED functions from outside the aircraft. FS8 Co Pilot Systems come with programming button and LED. This unit is available as a replacement item.  

Size: 1.24x0.34x0.88
Outputs: Super bright RED LED
Applications: Install for accessing FS8 Co Pilot functions from outside an aircraft

12.95

PART#FS8CPES1


Flight Systems Co Pilot Viewer Software

Hi-tec software for Micosoft Windows

FSCPVS1

Enter a new revolution in R/C Flight Stabilization. The new Flight Systems products available from FMA Direct enable you to interface R/C receiver with a Windows based computer running Win 98 or newer. All new FS products are shipping with the corresponding viewer software free of charge. Do not include this part number with your order or you

14.95

PART#FSCPVS1

will receive 2 copies of the software. The software includes a demo program that can be loaded and allows you to see the benefits of viewer software in your shop or at the field using your laptop computer. The viewer software lets you see information about your transmitter/receiver/FS8 Co Pilot in a graphical format. It displays transmitter type and number of channels. Each channel is displayed using a slide-rule meter indicating servo position, failsafe positions that have been programmed and much more. See telemetry data from the receiver such as your receiver battery voltage, quality of RF reception, number of failsafes that have occurred since the power was cycled. FS Co Pilot Viewer Software also includes Co Pilot setup information and operating parameters such as sensor heat signature readings in real time. Great for range checking and for use as a diagnostic tool in the field. Software includes a Smart Wizard that can walk you through setup quickly and intuitively. It is important to note that the viewer software and interface adapter (sold separately) are not required to setup and operate your Flight Systems products. You may load the viewer software and run the demo program. If you like what you see, you can purchase the interface module at any time and then use the viewer software to read the telemetry and setup information from your FS products.
The Flight Systems P.C. serial interface module (pn: FSIM1) is required to interconnect any of the new FMA Flight Systems products (FS receivers and FS8 Co Pilot) to your personal computer. Used in tandem with the FS receiver and/or FS Co Pilot viewer software, setup information, real time and historic telemetry information can be viewed on your Windows based computer. Contents includes a 9 pin, serial cable. Unit does not come with software. Software is provided for free with every FS product purchased (FS receiver or FS8 Co Pilot). This is a great enhancement for your FMA Direct Flight Systems product!

Replacement CD ROM - this software is included with the purchase of all FS8 Integrated Receiver/Co Pilot products including the pn: 1108FM72 and all FS8CP Flight System packages.  
Applications: Replacement CD ROM - software to view FS8 Co Pilot setup, telemetry for Windows platforms !!!


Flight Systems Co Pilot Viewer Software

Hi-tec software for Micosoft Windows

Enter a new revolution in R/C receiver operation. The new Flight Systems products available from FMA Direct enable you to interface R/C receiver with a Windows based computer running Win 98 or newer. All new FS products are shipping with the corresponding viewer software free of charge. Do not include this part number with your order or you

FSRVS1

will receive 2 copies of the software. The software includes a demo program that can be loaded and allows you to see the benefits of viewer software in your shop or at the field using your laptop computer. The viewer software lets you see information about your transmitter/receiver in a graphical format. It displays transmitter type and number of channels. Each channel is displayed using a slide-rule meter indicating servo position, failsafe positions that have been programmed and much more. See telemetry data from the receiver such as your receiver battery voltage, quality of RF reception, number of failsafes that have occurred since the power was cycled. Great for range checking and for use as a diagnostic tool in the field. Software includes a Smart Wizard that can walk you through setup quickly and intuitively. It is important to note that the viewer software and interface adapter (sold separately) are not required to setup and operate your Flight Systems products. You may load the viewer software and run the demo program. If you like what you see, you can purchase the interface module at any time and then use the viewer software to read the telemetry and setup information from your FS products.

The Flight Systems P.C. serial interface module (pn: FSIM1) is required to interconnect any of the new FMA Flight Systems products (FS receivers and FS Co Pilot) to your personal computer. Used in tandem with the FS receiver and/or FS Co Pilot viewer software, setup information, real time and historic telemetry information can be viewed on your Windows based computer. Contents includes a 9 pin, serial cable. Unit does not come with software. Software is provided for free with every FS product purchased (FS receiver or FS Co Pilot). This is a great enhancement for your FMA Direct Flight Systems product!

14.95

PART#FSRVS1


Flight Systems Receiver External device for Switch / LED

Hi-tec Device for co pilot system

Flight Systems Receiver external programming switch and LED indicator connects directly to a two pin connector on the FS receiver and is for mounting to the side of an aircraft fuselage. Enables access to receiver programming and LED functions from outside the aircraft. FS receivers come with programming button and

FSRES1

LED that are mounted onto the main p.c.b. and not detachable. This unit allows you to access these features without removing the aircraft wing or canopy. This item is manufactured on a single glass epoxy p.c.b. and contains a heavy duty momentary push button switch. The included LED is a super bright red color with a clear lens for visibility on a sunny day. Since the FS receiver can display Frequency-Clear checking, battery voltage, RF quality - LED blinks number of failsafes during flight (if any) and blinks bad data frames receiver during flight, and allows programming failsafe settings using the programming button, the external switch is a good enhancement to the FS receiver.
Installation requires drilling 2 holes in the side of a fuselage. The unit is mounted with one nut threaded onto the shaft of the push button switch.
Unit designed for 5 channel heatshrunk aircraft version receivers only. Unit not designed for use with 4 channel versions in plastic case.
Connects directly to a two pin connector on the FS receiver and is for mounting to the side of an aircraft fuselage. Enables access to receiver programming and LED functions from outside the aircraft. Flight Systems receivers come with programming button and LED that are mounted onto the main p.c.b. and not detachable. This unit allows you to access these features without removing the aircraft wing or canopy. 

8.95

PART#FSRES1

Size: 0.84x0.34x0.88
Outputs: Super bright RED LED
Applications: Install for accessing Flight Systems functions from outside an aircraft