planedriver

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Canberra.......What a place to be stuck in !!!

 

Worked out of there for six months and it was the most boring place I have ever been to.

 

Only thing there are fireworks, brothels and strip clubs!!!

 

Oh wait...... Nar still boring!!

So where are all your mates? This a site is largely male dominated.

Gotta keep all the boy's happy here, and you entertained.

Congratulations on the purchase of your Gazelle Debb.

Should be easy to fly and provide soooo much enjoyment for you.

Good on you.

You are so welcome here Deb. A few years ago we had another chicky- babe on here (pardon the expression) and she got so much attention

I fart you would think of that aspect flying Bry'n

"But you've already said that Honey 5 times. I know, but I'm just simply saying ------once again"

What bit of "I agree with you , didn't you understand?"

The story of my life:yikes:, Sh*t, lets go flying to escape. Builders planks, Kmart flashing light -dollar-in-the-slot aircraft, ceiling fans, anything:plane:!

Not a lot of room, so the Misses has to stay at home while you have fun:ecstatic:

That's a bit tough!

Don't jump the que Nev.

Having seen my son-in -law win 5 meat trays and 3 bottles of wine for a $20 outlay lay at Narooma Golf Club while on holiday last week, if one is up for auction, i'll get him to buy my tickets for sure.

A bit embarassing and almost unbelievable!.

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Santa’s Wish - If you could choose to have a plane under the tree (RAA type) which one would it be? --And what would you put in the cockpit???

Are you trying to pi** us off, surely not. LOL

Thanks Rob

Now this is a very ambitious project, a 1/3rd scale B17 fitted with 4 Hirth engines.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lcHP26JiLYw

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More info can be found on Google.

Apart from his building skills, I recon he must have a healthy bank balance, or did have, before the building commenced.

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If there is a 24 reg Xair (factory built) then it can be used for training. I dont think there is one in the sydney region used for training but I believe there may be a bantam at the Oaks?

Maybe give David Rolf a ring on 0414 740 766 or 02 4657 2771, he'll be able to point you in the right direction. I'm sure.

Just sayin!

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A plane that can hover and winch, wow learn something new each day.

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the internet brings us all together

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When my brother drove taxis in Sydney his nickname was The Aussie.

When I first arrived in Oz almost 40yrs ago, I drove cabs for a while too.

Not being very familiar with Sydney at the time, my name changed to Richard Cranium on a few occasions:yikes:

I've just returned from holiday and caught up with sad loss of Rosco. I'm still in a state of shock after spending 2hrs reading all the posts.

Being a safety-conscious pilot with tons of experience, it's probably one of the least expected things to have to read about.

One thing is for sure, we would have all benefitted to some extent, from his knowledge which he so freely gave to help others.

Rest in peace mate.

Had to go to Centrelink yesterday with a query about my aged pension.

They had to get a translator, as they weren't used to someone speaking English:whisper:

Glad my sister can't read this post.

I used to pinch some of her expensive petticoats to cover some of my larger models.

Fortunately she never recognized them once they were fitted to the airframes and hit with a few coats of dope.

Although my on-screen flight parameters are still not working, everything else seems fine.

Yesterday I managed to get a video with some good footage in it, but having never edited before, wondered what editing program is easy to use for newbies.

I had a quick go with Windows Live Movie Maker and Arcsoft VideoImpression2 which I have on my computer, but didn't get very far.

It's probably something I have to persevere with, to be able to shorten it, and cut out the bits I don't want.

I was wondering what programs you guy's use?

Yes , and I love your very appropriate avitar.

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My mate is over the moon about how easy it is to use and fly...When I tested it a couple of months ago I think I posted in another thread about it on the forum. I really couldnt believe how good it is in all facets for the money. Eric was telling me he was flying that dji in 30 to 40 knot winds on that WA beach photo shots he said it was pretty dodgy but it did a incredible job in that wind

On-screen flight parameters are supposed to be a standard feature with the phantom 2 vision plus, but I think mine has forgotten about that:sleep:

My son had a long flight with it this morning, batteries were getting a bit low and it lost FPV also. He freaked out and said he couldn't control it.

I took over, and switched off the transmitter and after a short delay it made it's way back to the take-off point, landed itself and the motors then shut down.

All a bit unnerving for the first time, but it did exactly what it was designed to do.

Peter G.

Thanks for your input but I understand the radio works on 5.8 gig hz, but the FPV works on 2.4.

According to what I have read on the Phantom forums, if you use the popular aftermarket 5.8 gig for the telemetry, it can interfere with the radio transmissions although a lot use it. I still have a lot to learn.

Kyle. Even my girlfriend had a fly of mine yesterday and found it easy. It must be, she can drive a car, but if you're a passenger, all you need is a prayer book:pope:

Probably similar to boats. once they have enough power to lift them up on the plane, power can be reduced to around 1/3rd and they will just about stay there.

These beasts would be similar I would have thought, in that once they become unstuck and in ground effect, it would probably be similar scenario.

At first sight 8 big jets look like a bit of an overkill, but that's probably what they need for the initial lift. Just glad I'm not paying the fuel bill.

Yes Keith the gps is fine.

I can leave in the hover, put the transmitter on ground and drag the thing away 20ft or so and when I let it go it returns to where it started.

I've replaced all the cables and flight controller, reloaded the app, but still no height, speed and distance indication on screen.

It's got me beaten at the moment, but I never give up till a problems resolved.

Fantastic!

So good to see you back safe and sound Mike with lot's of stories to tell

Thanks mate i'll check that. Thought it was part of the package, but possibly it's something i'll have to add.

Kind Regards

Planey