Youngest pilot to solo giant scale plane, age 8.
(GEM 2000 installed inside cockpit)
Melanie Lindstrom
Well-known competition flyer and contestant in the 1998 "TOC" competition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"The GEM 2000 is great!"
Rick Byrd
Winner of Roswell UFO Contest, July 1999
Frank Burchardt
Carlsbad, NM
"Love my new SCALE-LITES VIII on the bottom of the UFO, they're really a crowd dazzler!"
Owns and flies many GEM 2000s for peace of mind
"Wouldn't want to fly without them."
World famous B-29 ( 21 ft. wingspan - 4 ft. high tail) and Bell X-1 "parasite"
Mac Hodges
Mac built and flies this masterfully crafted "Scale B-29"
monster with the Gem 2000 onboard for "peace of mind" and "safety"!
Lloyd Morhl's "Flying Lawnmower and Bud Light"
Lloyd Marohl
"I checked the GEM 2000 I found it was red and not blinking.
If I had made another flight I would have lost my plane."
"IMAA West Coast Festival 2000"
May 27 - May 29, 2000
Michael Chan Su
" Thanks for the GEM 2000. It's great - it saved my jet ! "
Early on the events opening day Mike got in a couple of great flights that demonstrated the awesome performance of his BVM Mig 15 turbine jet. On Saturday, after hearing talk about the GEM 2000 from other pilots, Mike stopped by the Electrotek R/C booth and bought a couple. Not having the time to actually install the "GEM" before his next scheduled flight, he decided to plug it in for the pre-flight. What a fortuitous decision that turned out to be. When he turned on the Rx switch the "GEM" immediately indicated a problem which turned out to be an aileron servo and had he flown he said he would of lost his expensive jet. Mike later came back to thank us for such a great product.
You're welcome Mike. Keep 'em flyin' and happy landings.
Picture shown is Mike with his BVM Sabre jet at the Arizona '99 Jet Rally.
"Don't get lost in the night! Hover in any position with Electrotek lights"
Bob Fritch
Norristown, PA
Notice the skid light can be seen from the ground even before it gets dark.
GEM 2000 provides great peace of mind!
Stefan Dag
Aspen, CO
with his HT1003
A big "thumbs up" on the GEM 2000
Bruce Smith
R/C Excellence Magazine
Love my new gem 2000!
Glenn Martin
Love my new Gem 2000, here's a QUICK pic, will get one out in the field soon :-)
Thx, for a great product.
A Very Confident GEM 2000 User
August 2001
I consider myself as an average R/C'er enjoying the building and flying of model airplanes. I make it a point to visit local hobby shops when traveling for business. It was coincidental this trip for I had brought an older copy of a radio control magazine with me on the ride to my destination which reviewed the "Gem 2000-Electronic Guardian." Noticing this little electronic gadget behind the counter of the shop I visited and having just read what it was designed to do I could not resist purchasing three of them. A "no brainier," one for each of my prized possessions. Installation was simple and the even pulsing red LED built my confidence of no problems. The directions supplied with the GEM 2000 stated, "making R/C'ing time at the field more worry-free, enjoyable, and safer." However, my testimonial does not have a happy landing. If I would of paid a little closer attention to the instructions and monitoring status I would have noticed that I was experiencing "servo jitters" with the GEM 2000 installed. The directions specifically stated - Rx filter system problem. A no/go! Not realizing what I had I leaped off and after the second pass I lost elevator control and crashed with no collateral damage to property, just my pride. Adding to this chain of events, I had purchased 3 GEM's, and I had sent off the supplied "GEM card" entitling me to an additional free GEM 2000 direct from Electrotek. I received a personal phone call over a week after sending off the card from an Electrotek representative asking me how I liked their product, what they were installed on, new products coming out and the unconditional lifetime warranty. I mentioned my incident to him and we talked for over 30 minutes - was his dime. My knowledge increased 100-fold of what the "GEM" does and what it was telling me prior to takeoff. I should have stayed on the ground and corrected this indication. I was planning on sending the radio and receiver off for evaluation prior to the phone call.
Well, I have gotten the radio and receiver back from the repair facility. The receiver's ceramic xtal filter was defective. This was like putting "salt on an open wound." The GEM 2000 was telling me I have a xtal malfunction and did not listen to it. I have been flying now with GEMs installed for a few months. I have the instructions memorized and know anything out of the ordinary, as an erratic pulsing LED or "the jitters," is a no-go. I'm very confident using this product and without reservations highly recommend it use. I just wish I had paid closer attention to the instructions the first time.
A Very Confident GEM2000 User
George Bahler
Hatboro, PA
Malfunctioning Rx Filter
I feel your GEM 2000 has already saved an airplane and it hasn't even left the ground! After talking with you yesterday I changed receivers and found that my "glitching" was indeed as you had suggested, due to the receiver. Today it's on the way to a repair facility. Although unrelated to a battery check, the GEM lived up to its name and identified a faulty receiver. What is wonderful is that the glitching did not occur until I plugged in the GEM. Then, under load the receiver glitched. I don't think I would have discovered this without the GEM plugged into the receiver.
Thanks again for your guidance in identifying this problem
Sincerely
Larry Brannan
Grand Rapids, MI
Rx Circuit Failure from Heat
I want to congratulate your company for this fine product.
I had recently crashed 2 of my RC Aircraft, both of the models had many flights and were stable aircraft's. I was using channel 11 on the planes. I would transfer the receiver from on plane to the other as I had only 1 useable radio.
When I crashed the 1st plane the craft appeared to go out of control. I had the radio checked out the next day and was told it's in good working order.
I went to the field the next day to fly (using channel 11 again) had 2 good flights and then crashed that plane also - it appeared to go out of control.
I removed the radio equipment and took it to another radio "EXPERT." I told him what happened. He gave the radio a clean bill of health, batteries, servo's, receiver and transmitter.
While I was at the radio repair area the technician told me about your [GEM 2000] and I purchased one, took it home and installed it in a plane to fly the next day.
I went to the field the next morning and had a good flight. A few of the fellow members and I sat around and had quite a BS session.
My plane was in the field Ramada. I fueled up and was going to fly again. I switched on the system and the [GEM 2000] LIGHT DID NOT FLASH. I removed the battery and it checked out with ample power for several flights. I went home, put the model on the test bench used the same equipment that I had at the field turned on the receiver, lo and behold the [GEM 2000] flashed telling me it's OK to fly. This made me confused why it did not show power to fly at the field but an hour later it was OK. My flying buddy came up with a possible cause: "HEAT." We took the plane to the field the next morning and the flashing LED said to me "BATTERIES" OK. We moved the plane into the direct sun for about 20 minutes, turned on the receiver, NO FLASHING LED. We put the plane in the air-conditioned van for 1/2 hour turned on the receiver and the [GEM 2000] STARTED FLASHING.
What happened was as long as the radio receiver was reasonably cool it was OK but when the temperature was up, the receiver PC board would warp causing a break in the electrical flow in the system. We found the area where the system was opening, had it soldered and is now OK.
I fly in Arizona and at times it gets very warm when the plane is in the direct sun. I have a 6-channel Futaba radio system that is 2 years-old and is very reliable.
Your product saved me from crashing my 3rd plane. If I had a [GEM 2000] prior to crashing two of my planes, I would have possibly not crashed them. Your [GEM 2000] is not only useful on telling if your charge is OK but helped find a radio problem that 2 radio technicians did not find.
Thanks again for a fine product.
Sincerely,
Ed Merritt
Phoenix, AZ
Bad NiCd Cell - "Inexpensive Insurance Policy"
Dear Electrotek:
Last November, I went to fly my FW-190. It had been on the charger all night and I checked the battery before I left and it looked good. I drove out to Arizona Model Aviators club field and set the plane up. About one-hour passed, I turned on the flight pack in preparation to start the motor and noticed the [GEM 2000] light was not flashing. I broke out the meter and discovered the pack had a bad cell. Because of this bad cell the voltage had bled off in one hour. Being complacent, I typically in the past would not meter a plane before its first flight.
With out the [GEM 2000], I would have lost my FW-190. It is an inexpensive insurance policy that has paid for itself. I have put [GEM 2000's] on all five of my aircraft.
Thanks for your time
Ron Olmstead
Chandler, AZ
GEM 2000 Gives "Confidence and Peace of Mind Which Helps to Improve My Flying"
I normally do not make a purchase spontaneously, however in the case of the [GEM 2000] I did just that when Ron Capo of U. S. Hobby, Moonachie, NJ called it to my attention and I recognized the potential of the device.
At start I installed the unit in my Stinger 40 and in short became addicted to checking my radio gear before each flight as it is so simple and convenient that with just a look, it's systems go. There are no meters to pick up or terminals to plug into. I find it does develop a feeling of confidence and peace of mind, which helps to improve my flying .
My complements for developing such a fine product.
Sincerely,
Joe Beshar
Past Vice President AMA District II, 1998 National Field Coordinator - AMA
STALLED SERVO
I would like to tell you that I feel your product has already saved one of my planes. I installed it in my Extra 300 S. I had been using and ESV as part of my normal preflight and subsequent flights. On this day I was on flight number 5 for the day when I noticed on a low pass the light on this system appeared steady instead of flashing. I landed the plane and found the light to be steady. After an inspection I found that a servo had stalled because a plastic gear broke off several teeth and jammed. This excessive electrical load, because this was my fifth flight, could have cost me the plane
Mark Plussa
Lake St. Louis, MO
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
As you are aware of I'm sure, there are dozens of so-called battery systems/management devices available to the R/C pilot today. Some of these work some don't. Some are very complicated to read. Multiple lights/devices, some vague. When I read an article on your product, it caught my attention. One of the many features I like is the GEM 2000 uses. The complete electrical system for its management process, not just one or two items like most others out there. The LED is like a beacon, very, very, visible from a long distance away. I have been flying R/C for 2 years (helicopters) and look forward to putting the GEM 2000 to the test. Another thing that impressed me is the last line on the instruction/spec. paper that comes with the GEM 2000, "We at Electrotek appreciate you as a customer and pledge to provide you with quality R/C products as long as you're an R/C modeler. Customer service and satisfaction is our #1 goal". The trouble with the majority of businesses today is after they have your money that's where customer service and satisfaction stop! When someone in today's business is willing to put an Unconditional Lifetime Warranty on their product and is willing to back it up . . it shows that product is built for longevity! More manufactures need to follow your protocol! Keep up that attitude and you will be a very successful business.
Jeff Blanford
Helena, MT 59602
POM (Peace of Mind)
P. O. M. . Peace of Mind . . that's what your little GEM has given me since I installed mine.
This product gives me something less to worry about and I appreciate the comfort that it gives.
I've been flying with the GEM 2000 for about 3 months.
Bill Baldiga
Falls Church, VA
A TRUE PIECE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT
I recently bought your GEM 2000 Monitor for my Ergo 30 helicopter. On my second flight after installing the GEM 2000, I brought the heli into a hover approximately 10 feet from the ground and started rotating the heli around just giving it a quick look before going into forward flight. As I swung the heli back to tail in position, I noticed the light switch from a steady blink, to a solid red light. I immediately landed the helicopter and shut it down. After retrieving it from the field I checked my battery with my digital meter and to my surprise the battery was down below the safe flight level. I am sure that if it had not been for that "light" I would have flown around the field and possibly lost control of the helicopter and crashed it, or worse, injured someone. I am now convinced that the GEM 2000 is definitely one piece of equipment that will always be onboard my helicopters from now on. This thing is a true piece of safety equipment!
Mike Bogetto
Clinton Township, MI
". . . NOT JUST AN ACCESSORY, BUT A NECESSITY"
I would like to take this opportunity to briefly describe my history with the GEM 2000.
While at a rather large Helicopter Fun Fly I had the opportunity to ask an expert pilot if he used an on board battery monitor and his reply was "yes". I had always used an expanded volt meter that put about a 250ma load on the receiver pack for safety checks after landing. Upon returning, I asked other people on the Internet and did some research to find the best product to suit my needs. I remembered that a friend of mine that I met at a funfly had an onboard battery monitor that I could see from over 200 ft. This was the perfect solution to me because I did not want to have to hover or land to check battery condition. He told me that he was using the GEM 2000 and it monitored directly from the receiver, which gives an actual in flight condition on the status of the receiver pack. I ordered one after reading the review on "RC Online". Three days later, the package arrived at my doorstep. Upon opening it up, I discovered how small and light weight it was. The leads were long enough to make it real convenient for location purposes, and there was even some Velcro to mount it with. Since I fuel and start my helicopter on the left side, I made a wooden bracket to mount the remote LED just aft of my fuel tank. I was excited about the first try with it and put the heli in the air! About 1/2 a tank later, on a fast flyby I noticed the LED had quit flashing and was a constant bright red. I thought to myself.." I know the batteries have been charged...must be something wrong". I landed, pulled out my ESV for a quick check and guess what? Batteries were at 4.7 volts! Well, I pulled another receiver pack out and strapped it in and went to finish the tank. 1/4 tank later while flying inverted, I noticed the LED was glowing red again! I knew these batteries were charged as I just charged them earlier in the week. Landed, and checked with the ESV and again, 4.7 volts! Needless to say, I quit flying for the day and quickly realized that if I had not of installed the GEM 2000, I probably would have been picking up pieces of my pride and joy.
I now have owned the GEM 2000 for over a year and could not count and tell you how many times that it has "saved" my helicopter. I completely rely on it when flying and know that there is a certain safety margin built in. When the LED glows red, I land, and replace the pack with a fresh one. It has been very durable and maintenance free. Helicopters are probably the toughest environment for any electrical component due to the rigid frames that do not absorb vibrations. I have been flying RC helicopters for over 10 years and can say with out a doubt that the GEM 2000 is worth more to me than it's weight in gold! As any serious RC helicopter pilot has done, I have spent a small fortune on high quality equipment to help place the odds in my favor to prevent a crash and the GEM 2000, while very inexpensive, represents one of the best investments I have made to date! In my book, it is not just an accessory, but a necessity. Thank You for inventing and sharing the GEM 2000 with this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely Yours,
Conrad Mingledorff
Hernando, MS
INCREASED CONFIDENCE CONSIDERABLY
I recently purchased your GEM 2000 for my JR radio system and installed it in my Nexus Helicopter. What a neat unit!
After reading all the literature, my confidence level has increased considerably and I find I get that extra flight or two every day without fear of having not enough power or experiencing any radio component failures.
Than you for a great product and also for the best warranty in the hobby industry.
Sincerely,
Tony Iannucelli
Portsmouth, RI
THE MOST VALUABLE ACCESSORY
FROM: Steve Batterberry
TO: Electrotek
The gem 2000 "Electronic Guardian" is the most valuable accessory I've added to an RC airplane. One quick glance assures me that my onboard electronics are functioning properly and that it's' safe to fly. No more messing around with the ESV between flights which only simulates the load on the system at best. It is also a great reminder when I forget to turn off the receiver. This is truly a great little unit and that intense little LED sure attracts attention at the flying field.
Thanks,
Steve Batterberry
Bellingham, WA
SOPHISTICATED IN FUNCTION
The GEM 2000 is probably the most useful and innovative R/C product I've acquired since entering the hobby five years ago. I continuously monitors my onboard electronics, and gives me a level of confidence I never experienced with my now obsolete ESV. While it is very sophisticated in function, it takes only minutes to install. From now on, you won't see me at the flying field without one.
Sincerely,
Russell Snellstrom
Bellingham, WA
I LOVE YOUR PRODUCT
I am 13 years old and I love your product. I am in the AMA and I am joined to the L.I.A.R.S. RC club in Belport and I am flying a Hanger 9 Superstick 40 ARF and every time I land I can't check my voltage. I was looking in all my local hobby stores in Selden at Action Hobbies, Larry's Hobbies and Hurricane Hobbies, then a new hobby store opened up which was called Tom's Hobbies. When I went into Tom's Hobbies I asked him if he had any voltage meters and he said no were are out of stock at the time but we have a new product. He showed me the product, it was your product. Then my mouth started to water and I had to buy it. I put it onto my airplane and it worked beautiful. I love this product so much I will try to make my own website advertising your product and all the hobby dealers that sell them. I will put decals on all of my airplanes advertising your beautiful product and I wish you good luck and hope many people will buy it.
Chris Barath
CLUB IMPRESSED WITH RELIABILITY / COMFORTABLE FEELING
This is the second GEM 2000 Electronic Guardian I've bought for my second helicopter and it works just as good as the first one. Many of my fellow pilots have seen me use it and when I explain the advantages of it, they seem to always show up to the field the next time with one installed in theirs as well! It's interesting to see all those red blinking lights in the air when pilots now fly. As a matter of fact, everyone at the club is impressed with the GEM 2000's reliability, we all take notice of other pilots lights as we fly, giving the pilot a comfortable feeling that he knows others will see the light and warn him as well, if there's trouble.
We had one situation on the field, where a pilot was concentrating so hard on his 3d routine, that he hadn't noticed that his light stopped blinking. One of the other pilot's spotters saw this and quickly ran over to the pilots spotter and told him. The pilot immediately landed his helicopter and possibly saved it from damage or injury to other spectators. The GEM 2000 definitely is now standard equipment on my helicopters as well as any helicopters I build in the future, good job!
Thanks for making a product that truly does what it's designed to do.
Mike Bogetto
Clinton Township, MI
SIMPLICITY, GREAT RESULTS
Since installing the GEM 2000 in my X-cel helicopter I have never had to miss a flight for ANY onboard electrical problems. While in the air a slow fly by and peek into the canopy always showed that under flying conditions the helicopter's electrical system was functioning properly.
Wouldn't it be nice if your device could give "fuel remaining: information as well ????
The GEM 2000 has withstood the effects of a few "hard Landings" (makes me feel better when I say it that way). The operation of the device is as simple as the installation.
I have since purchased a second GEM 2000 for my X-cel SE and am experiencing the same great results
Very truly yours,
Jerry Howard
Stratham, NH
"WHAT AN ASSURANCE . . .
DEFINITELY A LITTLE GEM!"
I would just like to write a brief note of appreciation for the GEM 2000. I have been using 3 of them on various helicopters I fly for the past two years. I have the beacon light mounted so that it is easy to see.
What an assurance it is to have something like this that gives a continuous indication of how things are going on the heli's as they are being flown.
This is definitely a little "gem".
Once again thank you so much.
Rand L. Patchett
Spring, TX
SAVED HELI FROM 3 CRASHES,
MONEY WELL SPENT
Having flown RC airplanes, about a year ago I decided to try my hand at RC helicopters. The helicopter set up and the additional dimensions to flying provided me with plenty of challenges. After learning lessons of cheap helis and equipment, I resolved to keep equipment failures to a minimum by getting good instruction, keeping my set ups simple, and flying with excellent equipment.
Towards that goal, I decided that my second helicopter (X-Cell) would be a top of the line machine. I spent hours visiting with several pilots, getting my heli and components set up just right for a flawless maiden voyage. I expected success, but didn't know it would only last a few seconds. My first two attempts at flying this heli resulted in brutal crashes. Range checks and ammeters did not warn me of the disappointment I would experience that weekend.
Unable to resolve the cause of these crashes, I sent my radio to the manufacturer for evaluation and eventually determined that an intermittent short from a $36.00 receiver battery had caused me hundreds of dollars in replacement parts. My quest for enjoyment had turned sour.
Having reviewed and inquired about many different diagnostic add-ons, I was not enthusiastic to learn another manual or decipher series of barely visible tiny lights and codes before flying again. I knew I could not continue to fly with any confidence without a device that would check the integrity of my radio and electrical system prior to flight.
Then I was recommended the "GEM 2000". The unofficial "abridged instructions"...IF THE GEM IS NOT BLINKING STEADILY, DON'T FLY. How's that for simplicity? That, I can handle. I read the manual later after the first time the GEM saved my heli. I was impressed to learn of all the checks and monitoring that the GEM makes for you. I would never fly without seeing that reassuring red (now available in different colors!?) blinking light.
The Gem has prevented me from crashing, by alerting me to system failure on at least three occasions.
I consider that to be money well spent.
Sincerely,
John W. Lyon
Boerne, TX
PROFESSIONAL R/C AIR SHOW PILOT
DESIGNER OF "K & B FLYING LAWN MOWER"
I started using the GEM 2000 a couple years ago. After a lot of flights on my "Laser" I was checking everything and when I checked the GEM 2000 I found it was red and not blinking. So, I turned off the "Laser" and removed the battery pack. I put it on the cycler when I got home and recharged. If I had made another flight I would have lost my plane.
I thank the GEM 2000 it saved my plane.
Sincerely
Lloyd Marohl
Tacoma, WA
TAKES SOME OF THE RISK OUT OF OUR HOBBY
Thank you for a product that takes some of the risk out of our hobby and gives a pilot/owner peace of mind when flying an expensive quarter scale model.
I build and fly large-scale warbirds that are fairly expensive investments in both time and money. I have been looking for a product that would give me a level of confidence that my airborne system is in good working order. The GEM 2000 Electronic Guardian which monitors the entire flight system, does just that.
There aren't too many guarantees' in life or in this hobby, however, when the Electronic Guardian is flashing red, you are guaranteed that your electronic airborne system is in working order and that your system is a go.
Thank you for an innovative product that does what it's advertised to do.
Yours truly,
William Krummel Jr.
Kenner, LA
TUNING CIRCUIT PROBLEM FOUND IN NEW RX
Well it finally happened. Today I and my aspiring student pilot friend Mike Parker drove 150 miles over to Alamogordo to attend a Fun-Fly and ended up NOT flying because the GEM 2000 told me so! Thank you for your product that alerted me to a potential loss of received signal level and my .60 size Ugly Stik clone. I cannot discount the fact and feel secure that I have acted responsibly as a RC pilot by using your product.
Last Friday, May 18th I installed a new FMA Fortress 2000 8-ch FM receiver and the system checked out OK. I flew the plane Friday, May 19th and all was OK. I flew again Saturday, May 20th and again the system checked out OK, however today May 21st at the Fun-Fly while doing my distance check the servos started jiggling and the ground distance check became severely limited to about 50 feet. Upon arriving home I again did a distance check with the same system and it was still severely limited to 50 feet. I unplugged the GEM 2000 from the system and the servos stopped jiggling which falsely leads me to believe that the system is OK. I replace the FMA receiver with a JR 600, 6 ch. Receiver, plugged in the GEM 2000 and the airplane system is back to normal with a better than 150 foot ground check!
Mike built a SIG LTD 40 as his first plane and asked me to test fly it about three weeks ago. I did the ground check and all appeared normal, I took off and on the first downwind leg the plane fell off on a wing and spiraled into the ground much to everyone's surprise. A post flight inspection showed the radio range to be very limited even with the transmitter antenna fully extended. The radio was sent back to the manufacturer and the airplane is being repaired. The point is, had he used the GEM 2000 all this grief of re-building a fine airplane could have been spared. He will be purchasing a GEM 2000 in the near future and will always have an on-board system analyst working for him as I do also.
We both agree that a portable GEM 2000 would be nice to have to check the other flyers RC system as a courtesy.
Best Regards,
Frank E Burchardt
Carlsbad, NM
IT'S LIKE BUYING INSURANCE
Bought the Gem 2000 at the suggestion of Karen Saunders, who works at S & L RC City, of Niceville, Fl. I installed it in a Great Planes Ultra Sport 40. Everything checked out fine at home, later at the field the steady red led light was on which says NO GO...checked the batteries, range check all good, almost said heck with it I'll fly, then remembered my own words, "trust your instruments". You see I am a retired airline pilot and instructor Boeing 727 and 747. Went home and re-read instructions, still a little confused ... called Electrotek, talked to Bob Johnson, he was most helpful, spent several minutes talking me thru aircraft and radio checks and determined I had a stalled servo, (no servo chatter), but the throttle servo was indeed stalled. I am skeptical about some of the new fangled gadgets, but the Gem 2000 works! I plan to buy more.... IT'S LIKE BUYING INSURANCE.
George Dobison
Niceville, FL
SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND, INSTALL AND USE
I just wanted to give you some feedback on your Gem2000 RC monitor. I installed 2 of them in less than 10 minutes. They are some of the most fantastic items that I have ever used. I bought one regular model and one remote, both with the new bright green LED. I just wish that I had gotten 2 remotes instead. That remote model is so versatile. I know that so often all that we here in our "day to day" is what is wrong or broken, so for a change -- Thanks for a great product that was simple to understand, install and use!
Bob Bean
A BIG "THUMBS UP" ON THE GEM 2000
Bob, I wanted to give you a big "thumbs up" on the Gem 2000! I can't imagine any piece of sophisticated analytical equipment being easier to install or understand. Enclosed are photos of my Hanger 9, 100" span, 1/4 scale Piper Cub I finished and reviewed for the September/October issue of R/C Excellence Magazine. This is the largest airplane I've built thus far, and felt that adding an extra margin of safety would be not only wise, but also necessary. What I learned in the process was the Gem 2000 is not only a "wise" addition but an "appropriate" one as well, for all sizes of model aircraft. The insurance value of the Gem 2000 far exceeds its price. I have a much greater comfort level flying with the Gem 2000! Thanks again, and you can count on my continued support!
Best Wishes- Bruce Smith R/C Excellence Magazine
