How does a trainer system work?
A trainer system is a special cord which connects 2 compatible radios together, with the experienced pilot having the ability to hold a switch or button which then lets the student take control. When the student gets in trouble or has had enough, the instructor lets go of the switch and has immediate control of the aircraft. Using this training approach, thousands of pilots have learned to fly with minimal or no crash damage to their trainer models.

What is a "buddy box" or "trainer box"?
A trainer box is the basics of an r/c radio but without any of the transmission components (crystal, antenna, etc). It is used JUST for training purposes. It is a less expensive way for a beginner to get a "radio" to use for his student training.

What about the frequency or channel of the student radio?
The student radio's switch is never physically turned on, so it is never transmitting, so its frequency does not matter




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