As a result of the recent developments with the Futaba 2.4 GHz FASST system 

Club ICR will be taking the following steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable

 Indoor Flying Session.

understand the requirements while flying at ICR with a FASST system.

to ensure that the two systems are not communicating on the same GUID.

requirements and is in his/her best interest to ensure that there are no conflicts.

Pilots flying FASST are encouraged to check their individual systems against any other registered

pilot, via the official ICR pilot registration sheet, who is also flying FASST equipment during an ICR

scheduled session to verify that their system is operating conflict free.

Pilot’s Name: ___________________________ AMA#___________ Session Date:____________

ICR Safety Officer: ______________________________ Session Date:____________

Per the constant development and creation of radio control technology, ICR club will continue to re

evaluate this policy and will amend it as necessary to ensure safe and enjoyable flying sessions.

Your cooperation is both expected and appreciated.

Issued By Futaba Services, Champaign – IL - USA, 1/17/08

This service advisory affects only owners of the Futaba TM-7 module and 6EX and 7C FASST systems.

Each FASST transmitter contains a unique eight digit identification code, programmed at the factory to

identify the respective transmitter and to allow a receiver to be paired only to that radio’s signal. Recently

we have learned that a very small number of the TM-7 modules, and 6EX and 7C FASST systems were

incorrectly coded with a common code number during the manufacturing process. These units were

subsequently sold prior to our awareness of the situation.

If two or more units, utilizing this common identification code, were to be in use simultaneously, they may

cause interference with one another. Please note: Units which utilize the correct identification code will not

be affected by these units.

We’re extremely confident that this is not a widespread problem. We know of only one instance in the

United States. However, to give you peace of mind that your system is not affected, we will soon be setting

up test stations at participating hobby shops throughout the country where you will be able to go to

determine -- within a matter of minutes -- whether or not your transmitter is affected, at no charge to you.

Or, if you prefer, you may send it in to our service center we will analyze it for you at no charge. If any

problem is found, it will be replaced. We will gladly pay the postage for returning the unit and sending it

back to you.

If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our Futaba Service Center at: 217-

U.S. Central Standard Time.

Precautionary Measures and Information-

1) As with all radio control equipment, we strongly suggest that you pre-flight your aircraft thoroughly prior

to flying. When flying at a location with other FASST owners, prior to flying we suggest that all pilots briefly

activate their systems simultaneously to check for any interaction between units. If any interactions should

occur, do NOT fly. Return the unit to the Futaba Service Center for immediate replacement.

2) Each time that your transmitter is turned on, it is imperative that you allow the FASST system an

adequate amount of time to thoroughly boot-up completely before shutting down the transmitter. We

recommend allowing the system at least five (5) seconds prior to turning off the power to the transmitter.

3) If the transmitter and receiver have lost their binding which required them to be re-linked, we

recommend returning them to the Futaba Service Center for analysis. This is not expected behavior and

should be investigated accordingly.