'Me to but 8 years later , ,,,,,,Im happy to have found your video! I just ordered the newest FSi6 today. thanks Andrew .

Good review of a great affordable radio! I bought a FS-i6 five years ago. I wasn't sure if I would stay with the RC hobby so I bought this cheap FlySky. Five years and dozens of airplanes later I'm still using the original FlySky FS-i6. I loaded the 10 channel firmware. The model memory is almost maxed out. I have found no compelling reason to "upgrade". It does everything I need a radio to do and more.

I just got interested in RC Models and got this radio. Since I have absolutely no experience flying models, I used the trainer port on the back to connect it to the PC and fly a free simulator called PicaSim, at least until I build my first trainer. I used the SmartPropoPlus software to convert the PPM signal coming from the trainer port to a virtual joystick. The PPM signal is fed to the PC's microphone jack. It works great, I highly recommend it for beginners like me.

I just received this radio today and am stunned by how much has changed since the 90's. So many features are at the touch of my fingers on an LED screen no less. Thank you for the tour of it and the confidence to use it!

Got one of these today and will try it out tomorrow. Thanks for showing us around its features. My last encounter with RC Radios was in the 90s and since then, very much has changed - especially pricewise. This set can't be beat. I was wondering how people run non-brand receivers with their radios. No such thing in the 90s. Thanks to you, I know now.

I'm happy to have found your video! I just ordered a FSi6 today. It should be here next week so I want to already know how to configure everything. You did a great job my friend, thanks very much.

I watched this and decided to get it as my first radio. I am very happy with it. Thanks for recommending! There is also a newer version of this called fs-i6x. It is 10 channels without any mods and also has some other small software improvements. It costs 5 dollars more, which is about the price of a firmware cable that used to hack the transmitter to be 10 channels. They also made hardware changes but I don't know what difference it makes. I would recommend getting fs-i6x over fs-i6. And also try to get one with a ia6b receiver instead of ia6 receiver. Slight price difference but a lot more range.

Perhaps he mentioned this, but I started typing before watching the whole vid. The ia6 receivers are cheaper than others on the market, so it's cheaper to outfit multiple planes. The receiver antennas have a fairly weak connection, though. Reinforce it with some hot glue or you will lose them after a few crashes. They will continue to work with a decent range even without the antennas, however. I agree with his assessment wholeheartedly. You won't get a better value with any other unit. And there is an upgrade option that wont render this one useless as well, the i-10. A 10 channel, touch screen version that will buddy box and use the receivers that this one does. The Turnigy version is compatible also.

Thanks. Great radio. you can also enter the Factory mode by holding both sticks left and down then turning on the radio. this gives you access to other a lot of other settings. I have had two of these and I would suggest getting the fs-ia6b receiver as it seems to have a far better range.

Awesome video! I was wanting to begin building Flite Test aircraft and was looking for a good beginner/intermediate controller, and I had actually narrowed it down to the i6!!!

Hi Andrew, i recently discovered a strange thing happening with my I6x when used with the FS-IA6 receiver. After upgrading firmware, my two models with FS-IA6's were no longer bound and then no longer sent telemetry, despite successful re binding. The X6B receivers all worked fine with telemetry and S-bus, the problem was unique to the iA6 only. I found a solution in the bind procedure, simple really, but also useful if you don't want to use telemetry, and possibly save power. All you do is power the receiver with bind plug in, then remove the bind plug prior to powering up the transmitter with bind button in to enable telemetry, or leave the plug in during transmitter power up to disable telemetry. I was caught for some time on this one, and interestingly, the firmware upgrade only affected the iA6 programmed models, not the X6b or AFHDS models. Yet to test, but It may be possible to disable telemetry with the X6B the same way, just using the button instead of the bind plug. I'm still, discovering a lot of interesting things about this great radio. Cheers.

@ 2:51 you can hear his neighbour doing a fly over with his' Mines bigger than yours model, lol, Subbed for the no nonsense video content .

Not a beginner but moved countries... i had a 9x with open tx flashed in it. As I couldnt find it... Bought the fsi6... Loved it. Flew dlgs... Gas...glow... Electrics... Slope... Helis... Everything... On it. In the end of the day I bought a RadioMaster due to 3way switches and such... As well as the opentx and multiprotocol. I have been building a looooot of micro planes and ultralight gliders... And the multiprotocol saved the day with the ultra small orange receivers. Anyways. Back to the fsi6... Cheap... Works great. Never had a problem with it.

One of the best planes that I've liked that we had for beginners was the GWS e-starter I was never hesitant about putting it up in 15 20 mile an hour winds. Of course gws doesn't make it anymore.

Thanks Andrew, from an Aussie living in the USA. Goodonyamate!

I like the I6 but even the I6x is a great value, with added channels, so may have a longer term use for me as I get into more advanced models thank you for a good rundown of the menus!

Hi Andrew! You recommended me this radio some weeks ago, and I'm very happy with it! Looking forward four your next videos on it. Congratulations for your KZfaq channel and your Newton Airlines blog, they are awesome. Greetings from Spain :-)

It depends on age ,budget and what you want out of the hobby. I love building so I stay away of foamy's. But if you're just trying to fly? the eflight apprentice is amazing. And it comes with a transmitter and battery and everything to fly.

Thanks for your time Andrew.

the best tutorial, simple and direct to the point.

I'm also a big fan of this radio. It's my first and I really don't see a need to upgrade, and I have more then ten models in it already:) A GREAT feature is RSSI error rate, and it is really handy in finding lost models! saved my wing and quadcopter with this already, later would be impossible to find other way! You need to make a video about it, it could save someone a lot of money!:) The only downside I found to the moment is programming flaperons, you can do this but you cannot use expo for ailerons if you make flaperons, and rates are programmed only through end points. Other then that its perfect!

WATCHED 31 SECONDS OF YOUR VIDEO AND I HIT ORDER ON AMAZON!! THANKS LOL

The FS-i6 is fine for cheap entry level foamies, once you get your feet wet into rc flying, and bigger heavier planes, jump into Futaba transmitter FHSS and S-FHSS, a Futaba10J will be more than enough once you gain your wings and have some flying seniority. If buying used transmitter, a JR X9303 is the way to go, easy to program solid radio, Lemon and Orange Rx receiver compatible. Or go with what most pilots use in your club, this way you get help when trying to configure the system. I bought a Futaba as thats what most have in our field, easy enough.

thank you for this instructional video. The manual does not come with detailed instructions.

Thanks for the video Got into surface rc and been looking into getting a plan found some cheap kits but had no idea what radio to get did not want to spend an arm and a leg but don’t want a peace of junk either. You have helped me save some money and start my Rc plan Journey! Thank you very much

great video thanks..a lot of us beginner/intermediates getting bit overwhelmed by most youtube videos set around taranis which which we dont want to spend money on to learn on..or our share of family budget never gonna stretch to..i started and still use spektrum DXi6 got the flysky for my kids to use and the flysly got many more features..

Very nice Radio ! I recommend it to everyone who want to start in this hobby ! It will give you a lot of features ! And super handy !

Thank you very much for the review and how to lesson. You're a lifesaver! Keep on flying!

excited to get one of these for a tugboat project. I saw pictures of them and thought they looked really cheap, but they seem pretty great. Some really nice features.

good value for money, and when you do the 10 channel mod you get other helpful functions, battery voltage alarm etc. also turnigy have released the turnigy i6c which is for ppm and ibus with an easy battery voltage telemetry... flysky have also have coming soon the a8s micro receiver.

Great little intro video. I fly my first plane this weekend. Very excited and glad I found out about the expo!

Thanks for the video, I have been looking at these for a bit now. Your video makes me feel a bit better spending the money on one as I am usually a buy one cry once kind of guy, so you saved me a ton of cash. Especially if I turn out to be a lawn dart pilot!

Hi Andrew I have just received one of these its a lot easier to use than the jumper t8sg that I have been using for months. Thanks for the info

I should have just got this transmitter instead of the Turnigy Evolution Pro as I did not know it didn't have elevon mixing but in a way I got this because I already got the Turnigy Evolution Pro I ordered a FlySky because they can use the same receiver.

11:06 I like the video just marking what the channels are when I get it in about a month.

Totally ready for out of pocket payments for mine per program maintenance Thanks____]

Great choice for a beginner radio indeed.. Good choise sir.. I have a i6S here now as well, but well hmm.. I think I prefer the FS-i6 (mostly because of the trims)

getting back into rc i have bought the fs i6 as it looks a great little radio and lots of u2b vids yours i am starting with so i can use it for the dynam 1200mm spitfire,starmax f14,t rex clone 450,blade 450 and walkera v450 d03 now its de walkerad and apm2.8 ... 450 quad yet to build n tri copter yet to build etc etc etc.... should keep me busy whilst getting well after illness!! great simple n easy to follow mate..thankyou.......

thank you Andrew, a friend of mine is looking for a beginner radio, ill show him this review

Excellent info and video as always. Wishing you all the best with the house move and in your new slope soaring location! Looking forward to more Excellent vids when you get settled

Genuine thanks for the introduction, Andrew.

cute cat at the ending c:

just started rc after 15yrs, lay off, lots of things have changed, get laughed at when i turn up with me 27mh Tx, :), was looking for a nice priced Tx, got a saturn xr4, its ok, but, so am getting this one,

Great intro and demonstration with tips and tricks on how to use it, this radio might make a great gift...

Andrew. This is the most comprehensive explanation of this radio TX I have seen to date. well done once again. Here is a problem I and others as well may have. Cameras that are turned on and off from the TX. Mine has it's own on/off switch and works great except that the information recorded is lost because it has not been saved via the usual method. Someone (on KZfaq) did mention that briefly shorting two of the wires would work as the switch but which two? Some have four wires so complicate things even more. Any advise would be most appreciated. Regards from N.Z.

just to let you know the mini disc can be placed in your computer disc drive there's a indent in the middle that is made for mini disc.

As my nephew Harry found out. 😂

I agree with Bill Anderson great job

Love the cat at the end.

Based on your review, I sent away for this kit! Looking forward to getting into RC. Thank you for the excellent review. New subscriber here.!.

Hey! There's an Elli RANT in the room! Flying Mode 1 is not a crime! Oh, you can mock all you like, but there's nothing logical about Mode 2 - mixing ailerons with elevator on an RC Tx has no correlation with the yoke/stick on a full-size aircraft because you fly a full-size aircraft with your whole body, not by making micro-millimetric movements with the tips of your thumbs. Mode 1 was originally a sensible way to avoid unwanted main control interaction when those controls were centred - often quite forcefully - by springs. Moving Tx sticks diagonally against such resistance (as with Mode 2) involves learning to guess the two vague 'between neutral' positions of the stick, based on watching how the plane reacts. It's much like learning to use a fountain-pen, all feedback and control, and bears no relationship to anything in the full-sized aviation world, not even the modern 'fly-by-wire' machines, because they still employ your whole arm. Left or right handed, it makes no difference, because you're not using fine muscle memory. You can steer a car equally well with either hand for the same reason. No fine-control muscle memory needed. Mode 2's having the throttle on the left mimics some full-size practice, but misses the whole point of why it's placed where it is in the first place. A full-size throttle gets very little use during a typical flight. It's set and left alone for hour after hour of boring but efficient cruising. (Like the flaps and/or airbrakes on a glider.) So it's placed on the left to get it out of the way. But an RC pilot uses the throttle constantly [unless your name's TIM, of course], so there's no good reason to put it on the left. It's just a personal preference. Or... a blinkered affectation... ;-) Developing fine-control muscle memory is vital for RC flying, just as it is with playing the guitar, or using a pen, or eating with chopsticks. All those things are difficult to do with the 'wrong' hand. Chopsticks are a good example. They're very hard to use PRECISELY with the wrong hand. But flying a full-sized plane only requires the muscles needed to use a spoon. You can find your mouth every time, with either hand. Flying a full-sized aircraft is more akin to writing your name in chalk on a blackboard in letters 2' high. It's very easy to do with your 'wrong' hand because you're using your BODY to form the letters, not relying on hard-learned muscle memory. There's no fine control required, and that's EXACTLY why there's no similarity between flying a Piper Cub and flying a 1/6 scale MODEL of a Piper Cub. So... Mode 2 is not more 'natural' than Mode 1, because neither represents full-sized flying. RC flying means learning fine muscle memory/fingertip control, (just like a child learning to write), so NOTHING in logical. Primates are supremely adaptable - it's a survival trait after all - and writing ain't easy. Holding a biro is like holding a TX stick, and whether it's held by a left hand, a right hand, a quadruplegic's mouth, or a paraplegic's foot, it's all a case of learning fine control and persevering. Choosing an RC Mode usually comes down to doing what the other guys around you are doing so that they can lend a hand if you get into trouble when learning. Logic doesn't enter into it. Whatever. I fly both Mode 1 and Mode 2, just to annoy people. Why do they get so angry and defensive about it? I got my PPL (now lapsed) on a Cessna 172. And I play bass guitar (right-handed). I don't use chopsticks, but I can play it on a piano. There is no logical reason to prefer Mode 2 over Mode 1. Just fly and have fun.

nice review, I subscribed to your channel. keep up the easy to understand reviews I'm a newbie to the rc hobby. thanks man! Happy new year!

Your video is amazing thanks for all your efforts

in my opinion the best beginner plane is the wltoys f959 3 channel glider.

I'm going buy one of these for crawler

Thanks Andrew! I have the Turnigy i6 and theres no difference apart from the name. Had mine for nearly 2ys and can't fault it. Only thing is I've just bound my 20th plane..... now I'm trying to figure out what to do next!?? I have a Turnigy i6S rx in my 20th model. She's called "Zirconia" just search Rcgroups for the plans and maiden video....

Good time! The question is: Have you ever encountered a search for uninverted SBus in ia6, ia10,and ia10b receivers? I want to make a repeater on QCZEK LRS, I need an uninverted SBus. Some receivers have such a signal and you can take it to the built-in inverter. There is an option to make an external inverter, but these are unnecessary elements in the repeater. Thanks!

Thanks, I'm convened this is my needed Tetrameter.

Hi Andrew..New to the hobby..thanks for the demo. Just got my radio :), I wonder what voltage for battery u use when binding? Thanks and regards

Mini CD's work in all Laptop's and Computers equiped with a CD-ROM

You made a very good demonstration.thnx.hoped you had more time on video to show some more functions

Thank you, super helpful video!

Great expository explanation- thank you ! ! !

It would be great if you good do a review on one. And thanks for all the other great reviews.

I love this

Thanks for the reply - I will do that!

I personally have a reason for switching stick modes; mode 4 more closely resembles a mouse and keyboard/xbox controller setup, which is how I pilot in flight sims almost universally--it's perfect/natural for quads imo....*does this i6 Tx do mode 4?* I want to know before spending money on it...Also great video, great information, thank you for posting!

THANK YOU, GREAT VIDEO...

Excellente vidéo, merci pour ces explications très utiles. Je viens recevoir le modèle FS-I6x.

You stated why would you change the mode setting .So after flying mode 1 for the last 40 years I'm expected to change to mode 2 ? Ok will give it a try and send you the repair bill.!

warning this radio will not work with Horizon E Flight BNF airplanes bought a Whipit glider only to find the FlySky FS-i6 will not work with it other than that i like this transmitter

Nice Video Andy!

Back in the hobby after raising chillins during the aughts. Quick question: does this tx have bind and fly capability like a Spektrum DX6i tx has? Interested in some of the BNF aircraft out there.

GREAT VIDEO

Andrew, thank you. I was the guy who chided you for your decal blowoff on your review of the Hawksky V2, you had a gracious reply, I salute you for your obvious talent. I have received the FlySky-i6X transmitter with the older style ( your review receiver), I am presently learning to fly with the Dromida Sky Cruiser 2 pusher prop trainer, RTF version. Andrew, with my new FlySky transmitter/receiver, what would be your recommendations for my first RC plane with the FlySky ? I have joined the AMA and will have access to local fields here in Houston, TX. I am thinking of the Hawk Sky V2 as my first, larger plane with this Sky Fly transmitter. I am interested in EF gliders and also scale EF planes down the road. Thank you so much, Andrew. I am following the Australian Open as I write this !

'Any views on the advantages/ disadvantages of a spring-loaded throttle stick?...and could you briefly speak to the assignment/ function of channels for retractable landing gear, and flaps (for landing)? Lastly, do you or have you built any of your own model aircraft for flying?...either from a kit, or from scratch? As always, genuine thanks for your tutelage...

because i cant undertand very good english , may you answer here , has it got second or stick for motor?? ( i want to buil a rc ferry with 2 motors and alse one for ramp , and 1 servo for the rudder)

great radio system for the money, and i love how small it is. the only slight gripe i have with it, is that the maximum spring tension is a bit too soft for my liking, and using longer sticks. (the sticks it came were quite short and VERY sharp and spikey) how did you get the voltage telemetry to work with a 2A receiver? i thought that was only possible with the 2B version.

Your cat wants to get into RC too? Nice video BTW! I might get one, since I am using my dad's transmitter and receiver and I don't want to break it since it was expensive and rare now.

a very good radio indeed!! i have it and i love it!!

Sir please upload a video on APM2.8v flight controller and flysky fs-i6 RC tx/rx because i have both same but i face problem. Well your work is great.

Great video thanks!

great sir I have not seen thatmuch detailed explanation.

Great video, so far one of the most detailed review of the controller. I'm just a newbie and getting into fpv racing drone. Is there a video on what does the switches A to D functions for? also the VrA and B?

Hello Andrew-great review!~ Do you know if the 4 AA batteries can be replaced by 4 AA NIMH ones? If so, is there a charge port to use?

It's really a great radio! And you can get additional recivers very cheap. I bought my radio at another shop for 80€, witch is to much. I could have got it much cheaper. Ps: you should reinforce the antennas at the reciver.

Amazing tutorial thanks.

Great video, very informative! Subscribed!

Very Helpful! Thank you!

This stuff very worth.

I'm looking to get a controller. I'm basically a beginner. I have a pioneer rtf 620mm as my main plane. This plane is difficult to get to the receiver. Would I have to put the receiver into the plane to make thy radio work, prob, could be an issue..

Question. Can i use this for rc tanks?

Hi Andrew, thanks for all the informative videos they are a great help for beginners. Just wondered if this Flysky TX can work with the xk a800 which I have. Thanks again. Barry

Hi - This is a very good video. I have just got into RC boats and looking for my first radio. Is there any reason I should not consider this radio for model boats.

Hello ! Great vid. I conect oposite voltage baterry to my fs ia6 receiver AND saw smoke... any ideas for the repair

Hello Andrew, frustration abounds. I'm building an rc truck with flysky transmitter. I can't get anything to work. Receiver is bound and esc looks good with flashing red light. No steering servo plus when I plugged in the throttle the truck almost ran off the table. I can't get any connection between transmitter and receiver. Please advise me. Kind wishes, Ed

Finally, i got mine arrived yesterday Flysky FSi6x and was trying to bind it with Wltoys F959, F949 and F939. i was able to bind it with Wtoys F959 and F949 but despite trying several times i was not able to bind it with Wltoys F939. Would appriciate if you can share any ideas to get my Flysky FSi6x bound with F939. Thanks

great vid

this is what I use for a year now. buying my wife one. Can it use a buddy cable?

awesome tutorial thanks, I cannot get my controller to arm to enable me to test the channels no matter what I do, it is bonded and rx and tx on display but wont do a thing after that !!!do u need all four motors in for it to arm? as your video shows u put one in and it worked without arminggreat video anyways thanks all