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As flying @ “The Field” was cancelled today I spent some more time on the Sky Climber rebuild.
Motor has been refitted along with the 40A Turnigy Plush ESC. Reset MAX power (something I usually forget) and all tests OK. I remembered to leave the prop off this time after nearly decapitating the dog when testing Kermits Radian glider (the whole nosecone & motor fell off).
Also designed & 3D printed a new Gimbal & GPS antenna mount.
The pitot tube for the AirSpeed sensor has also been fitted
The pan/tilt gimbal has been repaired & fitted to the new mount
Not far to go now
Very nice & smooth flight, conditions looked great on your side of the water.
Blew a gale up home all day & I didn’t get any late update from BA so I missed out.
At least I got a bit more done to the new SkyClimber
The first exhibit for our graveyard. The Phoenix
After its last mishap it is time to say goodbye to the poor old Phoenix, it started its life as Moose’s SkyClimber many years ago when we were still flying @ Calverts Lagoon and she has clocked up many klm’s FPV since then & been resurrected from many seemingly fatal smashes. Unfortunately the foam is now more like rubber then rigid foam and the wings flap like a bird even with the oversize CF reinforcing spar so its time to become a resident in “The Field” graveyard.
Luckily I have another Sky Climber (ex VK7FB – Mike) so its time to get that out of mothballs, carry out some minor repairs and get it fitted out to take over the FPV role of its predecessor.
Actually Kermie, with a real video camera there was very little editing required this week , you are becoming quite the consummate videographer.
Yet another fine video there Ross, your Phantom quad vid came out well, especially considering the conditions on the day.
Definitely another fine day of flying at the Field.
I do agree Pete, the sailing is the fun bit, where you finish (to most) is irrelevant.
That said however, as we do score races and there is a system in place it needs to be used correctly or not at all.
Bragging rights for the last race only seems to be the system used by the IOM skippers @ The Duck and at the Canal and that works fine but they do operate with a handicap system that carries over.
Anyway, with the exception perhaps of Kermit, everyone left happy and that’s what its all about.
Final results are up and its going to be controversial I’m sure so till you all have a comment we will say the results are still provisional – pending protest.
The digital servos are more precise than the analog versions but also dearer. Either is fine so long as you waterproof it.
Here is a far more Politically Correct post of the Frogs proclamation above for those easily offended.
But then again isn’t censoring free speech unacceptable as well !!
Gee, looks just like one of the Tas Gov’t FOI documents.!!
I think there may be a bit of usurping amongst the ranks.
Seems that Kermit is ready to knock El Presidente Ian off his throne and Ian appears to be about to reclaim his rightful title of Entertainments Officer back from the pretender Kermit !!
The plot thickens.
Sounds like a jolly old time was had by all.
It was a bit unfortunate they got the weather forecast so wrong, not a great day for fishing either. Only got 3 size fish but at least they will curry up nicely.
Yes Kermit, Moose is going very well with his flying. Mind you, the Frog was doing a good job with the Tundra & the big glider till the landing (that still needs a bit of work) but overall pretty good for a beginner.
Here is some extended video of the E-flite X-Vert VTOL plane flying in very windy conditions @ The Field yesterday.
This video was pieced together from footage shot by Ross (Bad Angel)
It was impossible to land vertically due to the strong winds so belly landings were the order of the day.
Both vertical take off & hand launch worked fine and the actual normal mode flight was very stable even in the conditions.
The plane has a Spektrum “SAFE” control board fitted with Vertical, Normal & Agility modes. Agility mode is currently disabled in the controller.
I’ll reinstall the FPV camera & VTX before our next Fly In and get some more onboard footage recorded at the Ground Station.
