Tony
Staff member
When my wife finds out about this, the argument is going to look something like this... 
After selling my beloved DX6i to a member on the forum, as well as a local guy here in Oklahoma, I had to do something so I could fly (if I can get time lmao). I have been tearing it up on the sim here lately, and the itch is getting worse and worse, and I gave in.
$429 later, I am now the proud(?) owner of the Spektrum DX8 w/ AR8000, AR6210, AR6115e Receivers, and the TM1000 Telemetry module. Not sure what I'm going to use the module for, but i have plans for the Rx's.
So why did I go with the DX8 over the DX7s? It was pretty much a no brainer. The DX7s is housed in the DX8 case, yes, the same case, grips, everything. The DX7s only has a 3 position switch on the flaps, whereas the DX8 has 3 position EVERYWHERE! You can also reprogram your switches to do what you want them to do. If I want my idle up on the rudder d/r switch, I can do so. Another reason for the DX8 was the DX7s has no backlight. After installing one in my 6i, I had to have this.
Not only does the DX8 hold 30 models (more than I have, for now...), but you can store the models on an SD card if you have too many. You can also email your setup to others that are needing some help. This will come in handy for those that have the DX8 and need our help.
So guys, after being in the flying hobby for 2 years, the DX8 is on it's way. What's next? 35% Edge 540?....
After selling my beloved DX6i to a member on the forum, as well as a local guy here in Oklahoma, I had to do something so I could fly (if I can get time lmao). I have been tearing it up on the sim here lately, and the itch is getting worse and worse, and I gave in.
$429 later, I am now the proud(?) owner of the Spektrum DX8 w/ AR8000, AR6210, AR6115e Receivers, and the TM1000 Telemetry module. Not sure what I'm going to use the module for, but i have plans for the Rx's.
So why did I go with the DX8 over the DX7s? It was pretty much a no brainer. The DX7s is housed in the DX8 case, yes, the same case, grips, everything. The DX7s only has a 3 position switch on the flaps, whereas the DX8 has 3 position EVERYWHERE! You can also reprogram your switches to do what you want them to do. If I want my idle up on the rudder d/r switch, I can do so. Another reason for the DX8 was the DX7s has no backlight. After installing one in my 6i, I had to have this.
Not only does the DX8 hold 30 models (more than I have, for now...), but you can store the models on an SD card if you have too many. You can also email your setup to others that are needing some help. This will come in handy for those that have the DX8 and need our help.
So guys, after being in the flying hobby for 2 years, the DX8 is on it's way. What's next? 35% Edge 540?....
