LJ35 said:Do I want the airplane version of the T8J, or the heli version?
The airplane version has a ratcheted throttle and the heli version does not. Does this mean that the heli version has a spring loaded throttle that centers?
I think there is a slight air of mystery about what you get. I thought I was getting the airplane version but I have a ratcheted throttle with no spring. I couldn't find any online UK based stockist that actually said if it was a Heil or Airplane version and once it arrived there is nothing on the box to give you any hints as to what version it is (unless i am being blind?). The heli version i'm told defaults to heli models.... mine defaults to planes. So even more confusing!
Ultimately if you want a sprung throttle you need to ask specifically for it. Futaba make a very cheap kit to convert it but most of the parts on are long term backorder. Personally for the Phantom I don't think you don't need the sprung version anyway. If you don't like the ratchet then all come with a kit inside that lets you remove it.