Hi All!
Do you also think it's about time? Spring is about to spring and with that we'll have better, more predictable weather, blossoms in bloom and sunshine :)
The only decisions this time around is do we have it in Great Haseley, South Oxfordshire or in The New Forest, Hampshire and the most important question of all, when?
What say the usual suspects, members of the inner sanctum and anyone interested in meeting fellow addicts and a great day's FPV?
Richard
PS: For those who haven't heard of Mad Dogs, see videos from various members from the different meets here... Please send me a link if I've missed any.
Mads Dogs Winter Meet 2012 Taster (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaKfeEmdG_Q#ws)
FPV Meet Dec 2012 Mad Dogs & Englishmen including Quadcopter Mid Air CRASH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omzcNwx4_mU#ws)
MPX Twinstar FPV Maiden at Mad Dogs HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x13f9dgatnA#ws)
Great Haseley FPV Meet Highlights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FFW0zHqAoE#ws)
FPV Winter Meet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Noxl9SRKgzA#ws)
FPV Flying Meet Gt Haseley, Oxfordshire Vid 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRXcy0OU0YM#ws)
Sounds good, I'm always always up for a fly with everyone.
Location is a tricky one. The New Forest has a more varied landscape, not to mention ponies, and people on bikes to harass. But last time we went there in decent numbers we also got thrown out.
Great Haseley - has the potential to have power for recharging, a place to get out of the cold (if it's cold), and a flushing toilet !
You've taken the long drive down to NF the last few times, so I do feel you're owed the luxury of wandering a few hundred metres to fly. Up to you !
The when is potentially even harder isn't it - we're all living day-by-day looking at the forecast and mainly hoping it's not going to be as bad as they say. As soon as we think we have relatively predictable weather, then lets get a date in the diary.
Quote from: CurryKitten on February 28, 2013, 01:11:06 AM
Sounds good, I'm always always up for a fly with everyone.
Location is a tricky one. The New Forest has a more varied landscape, not to mention ponies, and people on bikes to harass. But last time we went there in decent numbers we also got thrown out.
Great Haseley - has the potential to have power for recharging, a place to get out of the cold (if it's cold), and a flushing toilet !
You've taken the long drive down to NF the last few times, so I do feel you're owed the luxury of wandering a few hundred metres to fly. Up to you !
The when is potentially even harder isn't it - we're all living day-by-day looking at the forecast and mainly hoping it's not going to be as bad as they say. As soon as we think we have relatively predictable weather, then lets get a date in the diary.
OK CK, you've pulled my arm,
Gt Haseley it is :) I'll throw the bones on the weather once everyone has given some input. Going by history, we have managed to call some good days!
This time I'll do a horse free barbi!
I'm only going if there is Horse on the menu Rich ;D
And the dates of course
Well I'm up for it,be nice to meet you guys
charliewalker
Quote from: bignose13 on February 28, 2013, 08:25:31 AM
I'm only going if there is Horse on the menu Rich ;D
And the dates of course
Think you might be up for it Simon? How many miles to OX44 7JR?
Quote from: aitch on February 28, 2013, 08:30:55 AM
what about this northerner crashing the party again ;D
Aitch :laugh:
It would be good to see you again Aitch! What dates would suit?
Quote from: Charliewalker on February 28, 2013, 08:48:22 AM
Well I'm up for it,be nice to meet you guys
charliewalker
Fantastic Mr Walker! What frequencies are you on for RC and Video?
Quote from: Flyboysee on February 28, 2013, 09:21:45 AM
Quote from: bignose13 on February 28, 2013, 08:25:31 AM
I'm only going if there is Horse on the menu Rich ;D
And the dates of course
Think you might be up for it Simon? How many miles to OX44 7JR?
It's about 137 miles for me Rich, and about 2Hrs 35
Not too bad, it'll be worth coming for the Horse meat burgers
59 miles for me so definitely doable.
I'm on dragon link and 5.8 immersion.
I'm up for this too.
2.4 for control
5.8 for VTx immersionRC
I should add on control - 2.4Ghz, Video 5.8Ghz... depending on what I bring Immersion or HobbyKing or both
Quote from: dogzilla on February 28, 2013, 09:32:31 AM
59 miles for me so definitely doable.
I'm on dragon link and 5.8 immersion.
Dogz cool, you and I could definitely do some formation. I'm on 2.4 video and the Dragon :)
Quote from: bignose13 on February 28, 2013, 09:31:04 AM
Quote from: Flyboysee on February 28, 2013, 09:21:45 AM
Quote from: bignose13 on February 28, 2013, 08:25:31 AM
I'm only going if there is Horse on the menu Rich ;D
And the dates of course
Think you might be up for it Simon? How many miles to OX44 7JR?
It's about 137 miles for me Rich, and about 2Hrs 35
Not too bad, it'll be worth coming for the Horse meat burgers
Simon I have a very comfy couch in front of a fireplace with your name on it.
How good is the 5.8ghz gear with a few people flying, anyone know?
Channel seperation + physical seperation should allow 3 people in the air at the same time. It's always a bit tricky to get going though as generally when people first switch on, they are in quite close proximity of other peoples video receivers - and you can get quite heavy ghosting or worse. *Usually* this clears up once the second person has taken off.
It's generally done as a one person launch - second person turns on, but is ready to turn off quickly at any sign if bad video, they launch, then 3rd person turns on etc etc
Quote from: Flyboysee on February 28, 2013, 10:55:23 AM
Quote from: bignose13 on February 28, 2013, 09:31:04 AM
Quote from: Flyboysee on February 28, 2013, 09:21:45 AM
Quote from: bignose13 on February 28, 2013, 08:25:31 AM
I'm only going if there is Horse on the menu Rich ;D
And the dates of course
Think you might be up for it Simon? How many miles to OX44 7JR?
It's about 137 miles for me Rich, and about 2Hrs 35
Not too bad, it'll be worth coming for the Horse meat burgers
Simon I have a very comfy couch in front of a fireplace with your name on it.
Cheers Mate
Might take you up on that
Cheers Mate
Might take you up on that
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An absolute pleasure. The only other option is this little place around the corner http://www.manoir.com/web/olem/le_manoir.jsp (http://www.manoir.com/web/olem/le_manoir.jsp)
The food is better at ours :) :) :)
2.4 control & 5.8 video
Do these meets normally happen weekdays or week ends?
Can count me in again Rich. :D
Quote from: Charliewalker on February 28, 2013, 06:05:47 PM
2.4 control & 5.8 video
Do these meets normally happen weekdays or week ends?
Normally Saturday (close to pay day) with the Sunday as an option if the weather is dodgy.
Quote from: Flyboysee on February 28, 2013, 04:25:51 PM
Cheers Mate
Might take you up on that
An absolute pleasure. The only other option is this little place around the corner http://www.manoir.com/web/olem/le_manoir.jsp (http://www.manoir.com/web/olem/le_manoir.jsp)
The food is better at ours :) :) :)
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I'll stay at yours Rich, been to the other place before, bit of a dump if all told TBH
Quote from: Ratty on February 28, 2013, 06:33:16 PM
Can count me in again Rich. :D
I'll be Richard I, you be Richard II - let's see if Ycopter comes too - more Richard interference than the 5.8. Davey coming too?
Quote from: bignose13 on February 28, 2013, 07:10:52 PM
Quote from: Flyboysee on February 28, 2013, 04:25:51 PM
Cheers Mate
Might take you up on that
An absolute pleasure. The only other option is this little place around the corner http://www.manoir.com/web/olem/le_manoir.jsp (http://www.manoir.com/web/olem/le_manoir.jsp)
The food is better at ours :) :) :)
I'll stay at yours Rich, been to the other place before, bit of a dump if all told TBH
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This place has really taken the neighbourhood down Simon. What can I do? Write to my MP?
Will do my best to make it this time :D
Jim.
If the dates work out and I cash in my brownie points then I hope to make it as well.
Cheers,
Hi Asomaro,
It would be good to see you there. Flyboysee, should we do a vote for dates?
Quote from: Flyboysee on February 28, 2013, 10:16:55 PM
This place has really taken the neighbourhood down Simon. What can I do? Write to my MP?
Bloody french pikeys.
Jim / Simon / Krikey
Great, it would be good to see Jim and Simon here. Could be a fantastic opportunity to get some yummy footage for the showreel and for everyone to see how you team up for a shoot. If the light is good, you should get fantastic views of the Church and yards etc - would just need to set up behind the club house.
Krikey, how about proposing the first date? Dust off that crytsal ball mate, we're looking for happy, shiny days!
Richard
How about any Saturday from the start of April so:
6th April
13th (unlucky for some) April
20th April
Unless we want to wait a bit for some warmer weather:
Around 1 month later and the average temp soars to 18 degrees. This is all based on 2012 weather from Benson airbase just down the road.
Of course, to hedge our bets nearer the time we can choose the weekend. It'll be around 5-11 degrees centigrade even at that time of the year, so I'll be wearing longjohns.
What's she situation with the Pavillion Rich? Shall we bring some Wonga like we all did last time?
Quote from: Flyboysee on February 28, 2013, 10:14:33 PM
Quote from: Ratty on February 28, 2013, 06:33:16 PM
Can count me in again Rich. :D
I'll be Richard I, you be Richard II - let's see if Ycopter comes too - more Richard interference than the 5.8. Davey coming too?
Just make sure Rich III doesnt get buried in the carpark. :laugh:
Dave will prob come too, just make sure all quads are out of the air lol.
Lol Ratty hmmmm
Will do best to attend as I had a blast last time (yes, so did the quad hoho)
Cheers
Gav
Mmmm, now I remember :) Also, don't let me play ATC for incoming planes. That reminds me... better chat to Dave_B and see if he's still talking to me :)
Am I allowed back? :P
I'm up for it potentially!
With luck I'll be wowing you all with my new antenna tracker :D
regards
Andy
Glad your biplane is flying again Dave, the look out of that cockpit was brilliant
Nice to hear from you Dave! That plane retriever looks, well... um... let's just not fly into trees okay? :)
I think once the weather improves a little we can focus in on the day.
I will defo be up for bringing the disco along
Quote from: Dave_B on March 15, 2013, 10:32:43 PM
I know what you're saying mate, but Heisenberg's uncertainty principle says that if you have a 30 foot collapsible pole stowed in the back of the car, then you won't fly into trees in the first place.
...or if you have a 30ft pole, you may land 40ft up a tree :)
Very thoughtful of you my friend. ^-^
I once piled my WildHawk into a tree just across a ditch and had to fashion a grappling hook out of an england flag pole that I had in the car, and a length of rope.
Happily I got the bugger back :D
Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and not got my FPV gear sorted yet but have the Quad platform at least, but would certainly like to come and join you if you don't mind a spectator/spotter who asks lots of questions. I'm in Berkshire so pretty central to all the locations mentioned.
Quote from: Grant Smith on March 31, 2013, 09:07:42 PM
Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and not got my FPV gear sorted yet but have the Quad platform at least, but would certainly like to come and join you if you don't mind a spectator/spotter who asks lots of questions. I'm in Berkshire so pretty central to all the locations mentioned.
Absolutely and with pleasure Grant. We still have to set the date - once we get a grip on the weather we'll confirm - watch this thread!
Richard
Hi Grant, welcome to the hub, I'm quite new myself. I saw you're from Berkshire so I looked up where,imagine that I'm from Ullswater,yes that one across the road,perhaps we can meet, fly, spot, chat, whatever
Hi Charlie, that's literally 'a stones throw from me', we'll definitely have to meet up for a chat, I'll drop you a PM...
Any idea on dates yet?
Cheers,
Hi Simon, not just yet, but I'm edging to fly... :) Attention all weather fundi's. To date our meets have all been good weathered and we'd like to keep it that way. Anyone wanna call it now?
Looks like the weather is slowly getting better :)
We had ACTUAL SUN today!!
As we're getting a bit closer (hopefully), I thought I'd try and help get some landmarks together... as when myself and krikey were up last week, Richard kept shouting things like "go to the twin trees" and we didn't know what he was on about. However, thanks to the benefit of people hitting trees and things, some other name references are now available.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/8649124091_e318f94a2d_c.jpg)
So when you are there, you can call out your position like a pro
EDIT: Jims tree now actually pointing at Jims tree !
Lol great Idea,and my tree made it to the map!! :)
Edit, my tree was the one on the right of the drive CK, close tho!!
Jim
Quote from: 3DJIM on April 14, 2013, 11:17:21 PM
Lol great Idea,and my tree made it to the map!! :)
Edit, my tree was the one on the right of the drive CK, close tho!!
Jim
Bloody google earth making everything look weird... you are right of course Jim. I'll draw a new arrow :D
Lol, and dont forget 'Krikeys Mile' that field path south of patch as it shows on pic, remember him and westy walking that to retrieve his axn with me above in quad :)
Jim.
Quote from: CurryKitten on April 14, 2013, 11:13:26 PM
As we're getting a bit closer (hopefully), I thought I'd try and help get some landmarks together... as when myself and krikey were up last week, Richard kept shouting things like "go to the twin trees" and we didn't know what he was on about. However, thanks to the benefit of people hitting trees and things, some other name references are now available.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8650157602_ee4dee1170_c.jpg)
So when you are there, you can call out your position like a pro
Bloody hell CK, that's classic! Btw, your arrow for Jim's tree is very close to the final resting place of the Twinstar - it crashed in that horses field where the arrow is, just a little up, maybe 10m. Can it be named, or are we only talking meet incidents?
Also, someone crashed in the lower field with a Couds Fly I'm sure... was it Neil? Jim got it on video, the guys walking back up a hedge line. Where the word 'field is' marks the spot of Dave_B's fatal bipe crash and lest we forget Mark's record for shortest maiden, just to the bottom left of the pitch, which coming to think of it was the scene of the mid air between Davey and Gav :)
Someone please set a bloody date already! :)
Doesn't need to be a meet Rich - hence Krikey's ditch from last week. Also this "twin tree's" thing you made up... you'd be surprised how many sets of two tree's together there were when we looked around. Feel free to add more - although it's a bit of a tongue in cheek idea, easy to remember references are very useful - and there are an awful lot of tree's, and borders of fields that would be useful to differentiate when you are trying to describe your position
Yes it was Neil, it was the path below the 'google copyright' in pic :) have a vid somewhere will try dig a pic out!
Jim.
Updated
(http://s18.postimg.org/bs4ib95md/CK_2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bs4ib95md/)
Quote from: Flyboysee on April 14, 2013, 11:59:36 PM
Updated
(http://s21.postimg.org/qq8wf54n7/CK_2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qq8wf54n7/)
Even wit my lazer eyes pic is to small :)Edit now it works! :) We will soon have more cross's than the graveyard!
Jim.
Love it!!! Oddly enough, after speaking to Richard and Wayne I was doing exactly the same thing with Google Earth. As much as its tongue in cheek its also useful to shout things out so a great start!
I'd also add the compass to this map as well so that directions to "heading West towards Jims Tree at 80 metres" actually mean something.
Maybe I'm over thinking things and I wish we recorded some of our attempts in the past to try to "meet up" in mid air as I'm sure they're rather funny
Now all we need is some kind of GPS tech to transmit our coords back to a base station and plot little dots on a screen:)
Yea got a couple of airspace location in my mind that I can use for reference lol.
Multirotor ballet arena ( Aitch will know where that is )
And
Quad Dead zone or plank highspeed avenue
Quote from: Dave_B on April 21, 2013, 09:18:18 PM
Good news; I finished my first quad build this morning.
This evening I'll be mostly doing my first quad post crash repair.
At the moment my skill runs out well before my battery life. :-[
I hope you got some video Dave! Is that a NAZA quad or what? Would love to see it. How about you setting a date for the next meet? The invitation is open, but those wanting to take responsibility for a date are slim pickings. Looks like the weather is here to stay.
Cheers!
Better get a wiggle on or those northern boys (& girls) will be having a second meet before we have one!
Quote from: Charliewalker on April 22, 2013, 08:04:09 AM
Better get a wiggle on or those northern boys (& girls) will be having a second meet before we have one!
Quality, not quantity Mr Walker :)
Rich - it's your party, I think you should suggest a date. Are we looking for something "soon" or more summery. Soon then what about May 18th... something a bit more summer-like then June 22nd
I've literally looked at my google calendar and picked ones at random... but at least it's a starting point for discussion
Very nice Dave!
I'll do some head scratching, have a look at the dates for FPV Bounce then get back here with a suggestion.
You guys wanna go for clubhouse, beers and barbie dividing costs, or have no facilities for £0.00? Please let me know your preference.
Richard
The biscuits and coffee went down a treat last time :D
Quote from: DaveyLC on April 23, 2013, 11:00:21 PM
The biscuits and coffee went down a treat last time :D
Now it's time for Boerewors and Beer! :)
And some Biltong please ;)
Well can't do beer because of the driving thing - but certainly having the clubhouse is always fantastic with a place to charge lipos and get a coffee.
I just had to google Boerewors a curious looking curly sausage that looks a bit like a very long dog turd... yum :)
You can always have a light driving beer :)
Quote from: CurryKitten on April 24, 2013, 08:57:02 AM
Well can't do beer because of the driving thing - but certainly having the clubhouse is always fantastic with a place to charge lipos and get a coffee.
I just had to google Boerewors a curious looking curly sausage that looks a bit like a very long dog turd... yum :)
And, tastes like Heaven! I know an SA shop that does a 'pretty good' boerewors here...
***UPDATE - UPDATE - UPDATE***
MAD DOGS - SPRING MEET
Hi guys!
Alright, I'm thinking Saturday 1st June 2013. It's officially still spring, so we could do another within three months to get a summer one in as well.
How do you all feel about the date? Again, per my rationale it's close to pay day and a Saturday so if the weather is bad, we always have the option for the Sunday as a back up. That adds a further 50% chance of success.
I was thinking that if we get 8 - 10 people costs would probably be reigned in at about £20 per head. This includes our usual £10 contribution each for the facilities (club house, toilets, charging points, shade, tables, coffee cups, kettle etc.) The remaining £10 will go towards a Continental style beakfast of coffee / tea, croissants etc, and a lunch of ZA stylee 'gebraaide' Boerewors rolls, salad and beer (as well as non alchoholic) and cool drinks / mineral water.
Does that sound like a plan?
For those who are attending, I want to try something new. There's a field up the road (about 900m away line of sight) that I will arrange access to. The idea is to have someone launch your plane from there, while piloting in the goggles from the main field, or the other way around. CK, Krikey and myself have been discussing remote take off's - could be interesting!
PS: It might be nice to have a projector. I will run a long coaxial lead with RCA and adaptors to fit all our receivers so the folks inside (either visitors or pilots with heat stroke) [we should be so lucky!!!] can watch the action from inside the clubhouse. Neil, was that you?
Sounds like a plan to me :D I will most deffo be in attendance this time! And £20 sounds very fair for so much fun!
Jim.
I'll be up for attending a summer meet Rich
book me in.
can't say for sure, but very interested.
Count me in :)
All good, I'll be ther pending final approval from them wife (who has buggered off for two nights, so this is quite a good time for approval :))
Saturday's are good for me! My gf doesn't use her car on Saturdays (if I don't have my own by then), it's just sundays she uses it for her 'hobby'....if dogging counts as a hobby?!
Keukpa
I'm up for the 1st June. I'll bring the projector and probably no need for screen as we can project into the East wall if I recall.
£20 sounds fair and maybe suggest a fair way of collecting funds so that you're not out of pocket on the day. There's a great service called gocardless.com or maybe simply let us know your Paypal details and we wire you the money 1 week prior to the event at the latest and if your names not down you ain't coming in :)
That should secure numbers and allow you to buy in ready for the feast and ensure that we can get the clubhouse.
possibly maybe, might not actually be fpv by then. see how it goes this weekend.
Wrong weekend for me unfortunately week before or after is good for me
Gutted, suppose there's always the summer meet
Hi All
Thanks for your responses... Time for some admin!
CurryKitten - I'll take you as confirmed. Just tell Mrs A that this meet has now become a tradition and you can't let the brotherhood down :)
3DJIM - Confirmed. Always entertaining flying with you!
Steve W - Can't make it this time, will try in summer.
CharlieWalker - Confirmed.
Hase2 - someone please give him a push. Be nice to see the BIG guns!
DaveyLC - Confirmed. (is Ratty coming along? Please shake his cage mate :) )
Keukpa - ...interested, but will the GF hand over the keys???
Krikey - Confirmed. Thanks for the projector! The wall will be just fine.
Quadbod - Possibly, maybe. Please let us know.
Bignose - "I'm busy, but could do week before / after". Now I was thinking, when does the nose grow...? :) I will definitely make it to a meet in Pontypridd mate, just name the date! Build it and they will come!
Dave_B Confirmed. Many thanks for offer of help. Welcome to crash on my very comfy couch, come up the night before and we can do a night flight on the Bix.
Ratty - Maybe coming.
Total Score today = 6 confirmed, 4 undecided, 1 Bignose
Should we cut off at 10? Or... is someone willing to canvass everyone for frequencies both video and RC then set up slots if it gets to more than 10. Remember last time?
Richard
Don't worry about me rich ill come to the summer do
Saves pissing people around
Cheers anyway, also I think the other guys on rcg are doing something the week before
Quote from: bignose13 on April 25, 2013, 11:20:43 PM
Don't worry about me rich ill come to the summer do
Saves pissing people around
Cheers anyway, also I think the other guys on rcg are doing something the week before
Cool Simon, good thinking! If you do a meet in Wales, I'll get my 4ss down there! So will I see you at Angelos then?
I will most likely be there Rich, and ill be at Bounce too as long as all is good in Ratland.
Quote from: Ratty on April 25, 2013, 11:41:35 PM
I will most likely be there Rich, and ill be at Bounce too as long as all is good in Ratland.
Cool... let us know! See you soon!
We'll both remember to bring cash this time Rich :P
I'm only to happy to help,but not done a meet before so you'll probably have to explain what.
Quote from: Flyboysee on April 25, 2013, 11:35:27 PM
Quote from: bignose13 on April 25, 2013, 11:20:43 PM
Don't worry about me rich ill come to the summer do
Saves pissing people around
Cheers anyway, also I think the other guys on rcg are doing something the week before
Cool Simon, good thinking! If you do a meet in Wales, I'll get my 4ss down there! So will I see you at Angelos then?
Yep I'll see you there mate
Just bring the 20 sovs you owe me
Simon, are you out of pocket by me? Remind me?
You got a lot to learn about welsh humour mate
If you did owe me cash mate I would have sent the boys round by now
I'm interested in coming if there are spaces :D
Quote from: Flyboysee on April 25, 2013, 11:07:08 PM
Should we cut off at 10? Or... is someone willing to canvass everyone for frequencies both video and RC then set up slots if it gets to more than 10. Remember last time?
Richard
I've got pegs, a marker and card-board? :P
Quote from: Brucey on April 26, 2013, 11:35:27 AM
I'm interested in coming if there are spaces :D
Bruce's confirmed! :)
Sweet!
Will definitely be in attendance if I'm back from Germany in time. Save me a space please and will 100% confirm in a week or so.
Cheers
Gav
Quote from: Gav on April 26, 2013, 09:48:41 PM
Will definitely be in attendance if I'm back from Germany in time. Save me a space please and will 100% confirm in a week or so.
Cheers
Gav
Back to Nurnberg...?
No matey but I was there last week. Moscow week before that. Got a Switzerland, Portugal then Munich, Germany trip lined up now. which takes me up to end of May. Need to sqwidge in family time but would still love to pop up for some more plank dodging fpv fun.
deffo still up for this. my sky walker and rvosd setup perfectly.
I really wanna do some formation flying!
Dogzilla, Ill bring my Skywalker along for some formation.
If everyone adds their name and frequencies to this spreadsheet we can match em up and see what we end up with.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au6FU-OW2441dFN4blB2alhBTnBiUGV5dTI4dHFfbHc&usp
Quote from: dogzilla on April 27, 2013, 10:48:36 PM
If everyone adds their name and frequencies to this spreadsheet we can match em up and see what we end up with.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au6FU-OW2441dFN4blB2alhBTnBiUGV5dTI4dHFfbHc&usp
Good Idea, added my shiz!
Jim.
Not sure how this works, I'm using Fatshark 5.8, is that an Immersion Vtx?.Also using Spectrum 2.4 radio but could'nt see any spectrum or futaba radio on link,I told you I was a plonker on tech!
Charlie, I think that the 2.4 RC channel hops to find the best freq so I would suspect that you'll be ok with control as it'll (hopefully) find the least noisy channels.
Could be wrong ;)
The guys "up north" have put together a Justin.tv link http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,12495.msg106719.html#new (http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,12495.msg106719.html#new) for their meet today from 9:00am. I may be tuning in later and also to see how the feed turns out.
Well done guys.
We'll have the projector and try to set up a feed from some of the flyers. It would be good to have an audio feed too for chat etc. iPhones with Apple default earbuds/mic are great for recording audio. Now I wonder if there's a head band for an iPhone :)
Does the new GoPro Hero 3 transmit video over WiFi?
Gopro 3 transmits very laggy live feed over wifi, but not very far and not while recording.
Quote from: krikey on April 28, 2013, 09:00:36 AM
The guys "up north" have put together a Justin.tv link http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,12495.msg106719.html#new (http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,12495.msg106719.html#new) for their meet today from 9:00am. I may be tuning in later and also to see how the feed turns out.
Well done guys.
We'll have the projector and try to set up a feed from some of the flyers. It would be good to have an audio feed too for chat etc. iPhones with Apple default earbuds/mic are great for recording audio. Now I wonder if there's a head band for an iPhone :)
Does the new GoPro Hero 3 transmit video over WiFi?
Neil, here's a new innovation...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2117417/Motorist-ties-mobile-phone-head-using-2p-elastic-band-instead-7-hands-free-kit.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2117417/Motorist-ties-mobile-phone-head-using-2p-elastic-band-instead-7-hands-free-kit.html)
So to work this out we need to put everyone in a category. So far we've got the following:
1. 5.8 vid + [anything but 2.4rc] - uhf/35/72 - 4 planes/people
2. 5.8 vid + 2.4 rc - 2 planes/people
3. 2.4 vid + [anything but 2.4rc] uhf/35/72 - 2 planes/people
So the categories that can fly together are 1+2 and 1+3.
Some additional limitations in terms of channel numbers and it's a bit confusing as I've counted some people twice as they have multiple entries in the spreadsheet. But as we get it filled out I'll put together a matrix on the spreadsheet.
Do we know that DL and EzUHF work well together?
4 people can fly on immersion 5.8 the channel spacing allows for it if you use say 1,3,5 and 7. The NexWave rx's are sensitive enough .
Me and ratty regularly fly together and were both on 5.8 and EzUHF
EZ and DL work fine together. According to Sander anyway. There is a vid of 5 Zephs flying together, 4 on EZ and 1 on DL.
The key to multiple planes in the air is to have good ground separation. Its when the plane on the floor is close to someones VRx that there will be most probs.
Also power outputs, if someone is flying with 200mw and someone else turns on a 600mw on the floor they will get swamped.
thanks Krikey for your answer to my last post, but what I was after was what to put in the spreadsheet thats asking what frequency's (Video & Radio) that covers my gear, as I said it's Fatshark Vtx & Spectrum 2.4 radio.
Quote from: Charliewalker on April 28, 2013, 06:06:04 PM
thanks Krikey for your answer to my last post, but what I was after was what to put in the spreadsheet thats asking what frequency's (Video & Radio) that covers my gear, as I said it's Fatshark Vtx & Spectrum 2.4 radio.
Fatshark is immersion channels, same thing. So for you it's IRC 5.8 and 2.4 Spectrum
thats great, cheers for that.
Hear Ye Hear Ye Hear Ye!
I have now been given the official go ahead today from the Parish Council that
Mad Dogs is once again welcome in Great Haseley. This is to say the venue is booked and free of cricket on Saturday 1st June and Sunday the 2nd as a back up against bad weather, or for anyone who wants a double dose of FPV good times!
Please book your spot by paying £10 into my Paypal account which is
[email protected] This money is handed directly over to the Parish Council for the use of the facilities for the day at £10 per flyer on the day. Family, children and friends don't pay anything. If for any reason due to weather etc. it is cancelled all monies received will be reimbursed.
The reason I'm asking for money upfront to book is to get an accurate number of pilots coming. We may have to cap the amount of pilots on the day, or organise ourselves with slots to avoid frequency clashes. Last time we had 10 flyers and it was 'pretty comfortable' and everyone got a couple of flights in. Your suggestions please!
As to food I will put a budget together based on the number of confirmed people (and please let me know if you're bringing partners, children etc and how many).
Most gave the thumbs up for South African Boerewors Rolls, Salad and Beer for lunch, together with a constant stream of mineral water, tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day. I'll make sure there are ample croissants, ham, bacon, cheese etc for a quick brekkie before flying.
For those interested in coming the night before or staying late on the day, I'll have my Bixler properly set up and would be happy to take you on a Night Flight FlyBoySee style :)
Anyone wanting to book my couch, or garden for camping please let me know. Anyone coming from over 100 miles away I'll only be too glad to pay your £10 and lunch.
Let's make this the best
Mad Dogs ever!
(PS: I have provisionally booked the same venue for the 7 September for our Summer Meet.)Richard
Paid!
paid with thanks!
I've coughed up :D
Cheers Richard!
Hi Guys
I've received a couple of payments this morning and I think I can tie them all up. Please use your forum name as a reference on Paypal. Cheers!
Too late - I piad this morning, but said it was from Wayne
Thanks guys, we're more than half way there. Here are the confirmed flyers as of today:
1. Brucey
2. Charliewalker
3. CurryKitten
4. DaveyLC
5. Krikey
6. Dave-B
7. Flyboysee
8. Hase2
Looks like it may be a small meet... Woohoo, we're on! Can't wait!
Richard
Paid :)
Updated list of confirmed pilots :
1. Brucey
2. Charliewalker
3. CurryKitten
4. DaveyLC
5. Krikey
6. Dave-B
7. Flyboysee
8. Hase2
9. Dogzilla
Have pm'd Rich, having ppal issues will pay on the day! ;D
Jim
Have paypal'd the cash. Some chance I may not get there bcus it's end of half term n might be away but if can't make it will get to sept meet.
O0
any places left?
Is ratty not on the list? :|
Updated list of confirmed pilots :
1. Brucey
2. Charliewalker
3. CurryKitten
4. DaveyLC
5. Krikey
6. Dave-B
7. Flyboysee
8. Hase2
9. Dogzilla
10. Gav
11. 3DJIM
Quote from: keukpa on May 05, 2013, 12:39:32 PM
any places left?
I don't see why not Keukpa - sign up and you're confirmed. If anyone / everyone then wishes to call it at a certain number, they should discuss it here. We have previously had 10 and found this was a comfortable-ish quota for frequency management etc. Much more than that and we may run into problems. No point in having big numbers at a meet and there are few flying spots and the clashes of frequencies becomes a problem.
Is anyone prepared to help manage the flying combo's to help ensure we don't run into problems? Or have any ideas to manage things better on the day for an enjoyable and safe meet?
For example, I have 2.4 video on one rig. I don't really want to be flying with someone who has 2.4 control.
What do you all think about the above points?
Quote from: DaveyLC on May 05, 2013, 07:35:35 PM
Is ratty not on the list? :|
Davey, maybe you wanna ask him? He is subscribed to this thread.
Thanks
Richard
I'm more than happy to help in any way I can, but I'm not sure how the video side works,like how many is it safe to fly together,I've still got my 35Mhz gear (with plenty of xtals) would it help if I used that for the day?
I should be coming, but as always cant confirm until closer to the time.
We had 3 immersion 5.8s in the air yesterday with no probs. ;D
Quote from: Ratty on May 06, 2013, 10:05:36 AM
We had 3 immersion 5.8s in the air yesterday with no probs. ;D
Yeah the video was spot on, even when some of the planes were on the deck :)
We need to try 4 pilots on 1,3,5 & 7 :D
Quote from: DaveyLC on May 06, 2013, 11:05:09 AM
Quote from: Ratty on May 06, 2013, 10:05:36 AM
We had 3 immersion 5.8s in the air yesterday with no probs. ;D
Yeah the video was spot on, even when some of the planes were on the deck :)
We need to try 4 pilots on 1,3,5 & 7 :D
We also need to take control into account. Those on Dragon Link and other LRS Systems have no impact, but 2.4 sits on my video, possibly others too...
Hi guys - is there room for one more? A dirty dozen? Just mentioned the thread to my wife and she said 'sounds like fun, you should go...' :o :D
She's just had a hip replacement op, so I'd been wary of abandoning her, but with her encouragement I think it has to be done. But only if there's room for one more...
Vtx is 5.8 and r/c is 2.4. Will bring my Phantom Photoship as well as an fpv kitted foamie...
Cheers,
Nick
Quote from: Staib on May 06, 2013, 11:36:25 AM
Hi guys - is there room for one more? A dirty dozen? Just mentioned the thread to my wife and she said 'sounds like fun, you should go...' :o :D
She's just had a hip replacement op, so I'd been wary of abandoning her, but with her encouragement I think it has to be done. But only if there's room for one more...
Vtx is 5.8 and r/c is 2.4. Will bring my Phantom Photoship as well as an fpv kitted foamie...
Cheers,
Nick
Nick, to you and everyone else who would like to come, please book by putting £10 into paypal account
[email protected] - It's going to be a blast and the more the merrier :)
Looking forward to finally meeting you and others who've not come before!
Richard
Quote from: Ratty on May 06, 2013, 10:05:36 AM
I should be coming, but as always cant confirm until closer to the time.
We had 3 immersion 5.8s in the air yesterday with no probs. ;D
Sweet! looking fwd m8 :) I know you'll be there. You can't resist. Face the truth! :) The odds of having PPG's over head are pretty good!
Don't forget to attach your antennas to you vtx's. Wasn't there a chap (no names lol) last time who nearly bit our heads off shouting someone had swamped his frequency by switching on another vtx during his flight :D oh dear where's the antenna lol. Easily done though swapping gear between models at the field.
I think the old fashioned peg board idea someone mentioned could be a good idea, if we can be arsed to do it. Pegs for ImmersionRC channels then put peg back on the board once your model has gone out of range, stuck in a tree with flat lipo or safely landed and switched off.
:))
If you let me know what you want in the way of pegs for radio & video I can soon knock something up
no problem.
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 06, 2013, 11:39:33 AM
...please book by putting £10 into paypal account [email protected] - It's going to be a blast and the more the merrier :)
Cheers - done! :)
Quote from: Gav on May 06, 2013, 01:32:48 PM
Don't forget to attach your antennas to you vtx's. Wasn't there a chap (no names lol) last time who nearly bit our heads off shouting someone had swamped his frequency by switching on another vtx during his flight :D oh dear where's the antenna lol. Easily done though swapping gear between models at the field.
I think the old fashioned peg board idea someone mentioned could be a good idea, if we can be arsed to do it. Pegs for ImmersionRC channels then put peg back on the board once your model has gone out of range, stuck in a tree with flat lipo or safely landed and switched off.
:))
Yep, good idea! Who was that...? Bloody 4sshole :)
Confirmed List Update:
1. Brucey
2. Charliewalker
3. CurryKitten
4. DaveyLC
5. Krikey
6. Dave-B
7. Flyboysee
8. Hase2
9. Dogzilla
10. Gav
11. 3DJIM
12. Staib
13. Ratty
Quote from: Charliewalker on May 06, 2013, 01:41:46 PM
If you let me know what you want in the way of pegs for radio & video I can soon knock something up
no problem.
Thanks Charliewalker!
To simplify things even further, I'm thinking closer to the time we can analyse the list of RC and video frequencies and then group set ups into group 1, 2, 3 etc. Ahead of the time we'll know which combinations of Immersion and Foxtech (and others) can fly together and everyone can agree in advance which channels they'll be on. That way all the guys can preset their channels so there's not too much fiddling on the field, and know which set ups it's safe to fly with.
Does that sound like a plan?
With such great weather outside I suspect the feedback will come in later once all today's editing has been done :)
Richard
My vtx is buried in my wing, so without taking a knife to it in stuck on my current channel. Soz to be a pain!
Somone else on ch 1 immersion can join me and rat man for a fly :)
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 06, 2013, 11:41:18 AM
Quote from: Ratty on May 06, 2013, 10:05:36 AM
I should be coming, but as always cant confirm until closer to the time.
We had 3 immersion 5.8s in the air yesterday with no probs. ;D
Sweet! looking fwd m8 :) I know you'll be there. You can't resist. Face the truth! :) The odds of having PPG's over head are pretty good!
All being good I will be there buddy, the only thing that will stop me is my health. ;D
id love to do some kind of time trial around markers like the Red Bull challenges. Has anyone had any experience of that with RC? Nothing too fancy.
Couple of full size hula hoops on tall poles too down the end of the field.
Quote from: Gav on May 06, 2013, 07:53:55 PM
Couple of full size hula hoops on tall poles too down the end of the field.
Fire Hoops!!! :)
Quote from: Ratty on May 06, 2013, 07:12:27 PM
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 06, 2013, 11:41:18 AM
Quote from: Ratty on May 06, 2013, 10:05:36 AM
I should be coming, but as always cant confirm until closer to the time.
We had 3 immersion 5.8s in the air yesterday with no probs. ;D
Sweet! looking fwd m8 :) I know you'll be there. You can't resist. Face the truth! :) The odds of having PPG's over head are pretty good!
All being good I will be there buddy, the only thing that will stop me is my health. ;D
Sending you good vibes and super strongs mate!
Hey Rich, is it ok for me to bring my puppy please? I promise he'll behave :D
Quote from: DaveyLC on May 07, 2013, 01:34:40 PM
Hey Rich, is it ok for me to bring my puppy please? I promise he'll behave :D
It is a dog friendly place Davey so no probs there, provided of course he's not an American Pitbull with a taste for other puppy's. It goes without saying you'll need to bring a poop scoop.
he's a JUG and he's soft as hell :)
Don't worry I have plenty of turd bags :D
Sorry I'm going to miss the Maddog this year. Sounds like its going to be Good! Especially if the weather is like this.
Anyway have a good un!
regards
Andy
I have another idea for a competition on the day and have ordered 10m (30ft) of white polpropylene 50mm wide tape......
No not some odd S&M bondage session!!!!!
I thought we could use this to:
a) mark out a basic landing strip and practice landing cross wind etc. (we always tend to land into wind so it makes sense to practice other environments)
b) mark out boxes and land as close as possible to the centre of the box
c) Tape up any pilot who gets on my nerves ;)
d) bomb drop target?
e) impromptu aircraft rescuing device from "Jims tree" or "daves bush" (ooer).
any other ideas
What prize do I win if I put the wing in the middle of the box like a lawn dart? :D
Quote from: krikey on May 07, 2013, 05:14:18 PM
I have another idea for a competition on the day and have ordered 10m (30ft) of white polpropylene 50mm wide tape......
No not some odd S&M bondage session!!!!!
I thought we could use this to:
a) mark out a basic landing strip and practice landing cross wind etc. (we always tend to land into wind so it makes sense to practice other environments)
b) mark out boxes and land as close as possible to the centre of the box
c) Tape up any pilot who gets on my nerves ;)
d) bomb drop target?
e) impromptu aircraft rescuing device from "Jims tree" or "daves bush" (ooer).
any other ideas
Nice idea! Speaking about Bondage, could you order jez a lil more for me :)
Sounds like a nice idea!
Use the tape for a limbo contest (using landing gear on the ground means disqualification)
Hi Guys!
I'm getting pretty excited about the meet! I did a little header if anyone wants to use it as an intro for videos coming out of the meet.
Anyone else wanna try something?
Download in HD, or I can send via Dropbox
Mad Dogs Intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjF1D3f_I-A#ws)
PS: My little bottom right hand corner promo thingy won't be in it! :)
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 11, 2013, 03:10:35 AM
Hi Guys!
I'm getting pretty excited about the meet! I did a little header if anyone wants to use it as an intro for videos coming out of the meet.
Anyone else wanna try something.
Download in HD, or I can send via Dropbox
Mad Dogs Intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjF1D3f_I-A#ws)
PS: My little bottom right hand corner promo thingy won't be in it! :)
The weekend off for anyone who can decode the morse code :)
It's an awesome intro!
Thanks :)
Cheers Nick!
We have a Dropbox folder for anything relating to this meet and for people who want to cut up small bits of video for inclusion into compilation videos.
Please PM your email address and I'll send you a link to the folder.
Cheers
Richard
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 11, 2013, 01:20:42 PM
...The weekend off for anyone who can decode the morse code :)
Mad Dogs??!
Quote from: Staib on May 11, 2013, 07:22:05 PM
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 11, 2013, 01:20:42 PM
...The weekend off for anyone who can decode the morse code :)
Mad Dogs??!
Glad you asked Nick, CK and I were discussing this.
Mad Dogs 1 was held in Midwinter and it was awful cold, something terrible! Mad Dogs and Englishmen (the song by Noel Coward) refers to 'Mad Dogs and Englishmen' going out in the mid day sun. Our little adventure was the extreme opposite, so a bit of a negative entendre if you will. While I'm British, I'm not an Englishman, so there's that... and any other meaning anyone else wants to attach to it to mythologise the story, you're welcome :)
The name just stuck from that.
I like it, and if there's anything in a name, then we should see people pushing their boundaries with their FPV. Harder! Better! Faster! Stronger!
Richard
Cool - that's a great story and pedigree... (for a mad dog) :D
I was guessing too that that that was what the Morse code was spelling :+
Meanwhile I'd better start practicing doing things harder, better, faster, stronger!
Thanks for that Dbox link - nice one.
Cheers,
Nick
Like the intro Rich :), and for those that have not been or missed the first one here is a short vid of some hedge hopping in my quad at the 1st mad dogs ;D Classic scene at the end with all of us sat there in fat sharks!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWyjyyxR9_A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWyjyyxR9_A#ws)
Jim.
Quote from: 3DJIM on May 11, 2013, 11:39:18 PM
Like the intro Rich :), and for those that have not been or missed the first one here is a short vid of some hedge hopping in my quad at the 1st mad dogs ;D Classic scene at the end with all of us sat there in fat sharks!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWyjyyxR9_A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWyjyyxR9_A#ws)
Jim.
I'm so stoked you're coming Jim, you were sorely missed at no. 2!
You've done some crazy ass flying mate! I learned from the BEST! For anyone who doesn't know the story, I had lost two planes, one to a crash and one to The New Forest and had only about 10 mins of FPV flying under my belt. Jim spent the best part of two days with me and helped me take my FPV to the next level. I was dodging trees in no time. Meets are the best thing for learning!
Thanks again Jim!
Awesome vid, site looks great, let's hope the weather is as good!
QuoteI'm so stoked you're coming Jim, you were sorely missed at no. 2!
You've done some crazy ass flying mate! I learned from the BEST! For anyone who doesn't know the story, I had lost two planes, one to a crash and one to The New Forest and had only about 10 mins of FPV flying under my belt. Jim spent the best part of two days with me and helped me take my FPV to the next level. I was dodging trees in no time. Meets are the best thing for learning!
Thanks again Jim!
Cheers Rich :), the pleasure was all mine mate when we had those 2 days it was a right laugh!!
Jim.
are there still places on this?
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on May 12, 2013, 03:15:18 PM
are there still places on this?
Keukpa
Sure John - put £10 into my Paypal and you're in. We charge an entrance to keep the riff raff out :)
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 12, 2013, 04:11:24 PM
Sure John - put £10 into my Paypal and you're in. We charge an entrance to keep the riff raff out :)
£10 per flyer, or £10 per person? The gf was thinking of coming! :)
Is there gonna be a BBQ? I can bring food!
Quote from: keukpa on May 12, 2013, 04:40:49 PM
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 12, 2013, 04:11:24 PM
Sure John - put £10 into my Paypal and you're in. We charge an entrance to keep the riff raff out :)
£10 per flyer, or £10 per person? The gf was thinking of coming! :)
Is there gonna be a BBQ? I can bring food!
£10 per flyer - money goes straight into Parish Council coffirs for use of the facilities.
About lunch, coffee, tea etc we'll discuss and confirm this closer to the time.
Confirmed List Update:
1. Brucey
2. Charliewalker
3. CurryKitten
4. DaveyLC
5. Krikey
6. Dave-B
7. Flyboysee
8. Hase2
9. Dogzilla
10. Gav
11. 3DJIM
12. Staib
13. Ratty
14. Keukpa
T - 20 Days!
If the wind is light - please count me in :D - only 2 hours from Cambridge!
( if not, I'm off kitesurfing :P )
Looks like the numbers are going to need some organisation in terms of frequencies etc.
Quote from: krikey on May 13, 2013, 11:23:47 AM
Looks like the numbers are going to need some organisation in terms of frequencies etc.
Neil, are you happy to look after this side of business for the day? If not, and would prefer just to concentrate on flying I understand.
I'll be a bit busy with my boerewors and drinks :)
We've only got 12 people on the Google sheet thus far, if you haven't already can you please update your video/RC frequencies :
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au6FU-OW2441dFN4blB2alhBTnBiUGV5dTI4dHFfbHc#gid=0
On sheet2 (bottom of page, see tab) I have started to group flyers.
Lots of you have listed multiple frequencies so I've put you into the group that looks most compatible, which may or may not be depending whether you are moving vtxs around or will be stuck with a specific plane.
At the moment it looks like we could potentially have 6 people up in the air at any one time. 4x 5.8 video and two people on 2.4 video.
Those running on 2.4RC are split into two groups of flyers.
So we have 3 groups of flyers so far.
Id much rather fly :) But Id also not want to crash by being shot down :) Not having much experience with this, maybe we should ask the question about how to handle this with 14 + guests.
Should we simply allow only 4 in the air at the same time and if one person comes in whilst 3 are out, the next person flips on video and control quickly allowing the 3 flyers to holler before anyone falls out of the sky?
Or do we break up the flying into bands as discussed earlier so that we don't have any clash of signals.
So my understanding is that the problem bands will be when 2.4 video meets 2.4 control, when some flyers fly on 433-459 and the amount of users that can fly safely on 5.8 video with enough channel separation.
Is it safe to say that anyone on 2.4 control will probably not affect other users on 2.4 control because of frequency hopping?
I think it makes sense to list the video frequency rather than the channel as this may help to get enough separation or at least understand what kit works with other kit for example boscam and immersion.
How do the immersion frequencies 5740, 5760, 5780, 5800, 5820, 5840, 5860MHz map to the channel numbers everyone is quoting?
UPDATE: the frequencies are on the back of the original immersionRC packaging, so I added them to the spreadsheet.
PS. Is it worth making that google spreadsheet a sticky at the start of this topic?
Quote from: krikey on May 13, 2013, 01:16:43 PM
Id much rather fly :) But Id also not want to crash by being shot down :) Not having much experience with this, maybe we should ask the question about how to handle this with 14 + guests.
We should have a session in the morning, setting everyone's frequencies up and testing on the ground to ensure compatibility.
Those of us with working RTH systems should go up first, leaving those that don't to go up last.
My Skywalker can loiter for 45 minutes over head and my RVOSD will keep it safe, so I'm happy to be a guinea pig :)
That would work if everyone arrived at the same time, which will not be the case.
There also may be limited amounts of setup some people can do - with VTX's buried in planes, video channels may not be changable for all.
i think 4 people in the air at a time is pushing it personally. 2 Is fairly easy to manage, 3 can be tricky - but doable. 4 starts to worry me.... I am worrysome though :D
My VTX is in the wing, but I'll cut it out and put it on velcro or something prior to the day, if only so I can be flexible and therefore do as much flying as possible. Otherwise it will be much harder to organise if people can't switch channels.
With 14 people wanting to fly, assuming a max of 4 people in the air and a 45hr flying window, each of us will potentially get to fly once every 2.5 hours or so.
If anyone is unable to switch channels can you update the spreadsheet to say so and list your fixed channel.
Okay I have a request in for the weekend off...
hope to find out this week if I can get the time off..
one more spot available ;D ;D ?
I'm glad this is being discussed at length.
Firstly, I think we should just all agree and understand that we can't all fly our batteries out back to back all day long. This is kinda what happened with some people at the last two meets and no fault of their own. With ten flyers it was getting quite busy and there were a few hairy moments, but no catastrophe's - well none ascribed to frequencies anyway! :)
The day is also about meeting people, riding passenger etc. having a coupe of beers, some food and a laugh! So I think we should all be reasonably prepared to have a couple of flights, let everyone get their flights in (safely, without major interference) and just have a generally good time!
With Neil bringing his projector riding passenger will be easier than ever, chilling out in the club house area watching the action from inside (and out).
I guess we could also split up a bit and have a few flyers launching from another field? I wanted to try out a remote take off as well. Am I right in saying the real issues arise because of our ground stations being close, or is it more to do with proximity of the various transmitters?
Regrettably, I think we should think about closing the meet off now for new pilots. Do we all agree? Can I say those wanting to come of the interested but not confirmed list should pay for their spot by say midnight tonight, then we close off? So Mark, Will etc. please act soon to avoid disappointment.
A last point is that everyone who have come to the meets so far have been great blokes, friendly and very approachable. I reckon whatever number we are on the day, we simply handle our congestion with good communication, humour and respect for a successful day out :)
PS: Remember people flying 2.4 video will be affected by 2.4 radio, Frsky etc.
Richard
My Boss can take forever to sign dam holiday forms!
If the flying list is closed tell me now and I'll cancel my holidays I get few enough days as it is!
Confirmed List Update:
1. Brucey
2. Charliewalker
3. CurryKitten
4. DaveyLC
5. Krikey
6. Dave-B
7. Flyboysee
8. Hase2
9. Dogzilla
10. Gav
11. 3DJIM
12. Staib
13. Ratty
14. Keukpa
15. Marklincs
Yes I agree on closing the applications, anyone interested probably would have come forward by now.
I also agree on the flying aspect, if you want to fly all day going to an FPV meet probably isn't the best choice, that being said I'm sure we all expect to get a few flights in at least so the more organized we can be the better!
Quote from: dogzilla on May 14, 2013, 12:12:54 PM
Yes I agree on closing the applications, anyone interested probably would have come forward by now.
I also agree on the flying aspect, if you want to fly all day going to an FPV meet probably isn't the best choice, that being said I'm sure we all expect to get a few flights in at least so the more organized we can be the better!
Thanks Dogzilla, that's the spirit!
MAD DOGS 3 FULL - ALL FLYING SPOTS FILLED!
Lol
Shotgun!
Quote from: krikey on May 14, 2013, 06:24:40 PM
Shotgun!
Shotgun? Jim! gets it out quicker with a bit less damage!
Counting the days now. At St Pancras, on my way to Bruxelle. Once back I'll be getting my platforms polished up and maybe may spoil myself to something new :)
R
I can bring gun :)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk113/3DJIM/Quads%20Guns%20Guitars/th_FAAD3EFB-7EE6-49BB-AF7D-EBE8DF8D9468-3159-0000021414E81312.jpg) (http://s278.photobucket.com/user/3DJIM/media/Quads%20Guns%20Guitars/FAAD3EFB-7EE6-49BB-AF7D-EBE8DF8D9468-3159-0000021414E81312.jpg.html)
Jim.
Quote from: 3DJIM on May 14, 2013, 08:34:05 PM
I can bring gun :)
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Jim.
Jim,
oh I'm hoping to bring something that will have us all shooting at each other....
Mark
I'm getting myself a new toy....
Hex NAZA :)
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on May 14, 2013, 08:42:49 PM
I'm getting myself a new toy....
Hex NAZA :)
Keukpa
Cool
and your one post away from 1000 posts!
Oooooo yes :) 1,001 now... lol
Quote from: MarkLincs on May 14, 2013, 08:40:08 PM
Quote from: 3DJIM on May 14, 2013, 08:34:05 PM
I can bring gun :)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk113/3DJIM/Quads%20Guns%20Guitars/th_FAAD3EFB-7EE6-49BB-AF7D-EBE8DF8D9468-3159-0000021414E81312.jpg) (http://s278.photobucket.com/user/3DJIM/media/Quads%20Guns%20Guitars/FAAD3EFB-7EE6-49BB-AF7D-EBE8DF8D9468-3159-0000021414E81312.jpg.html)
Jim.
Jim,
oh I'm hoping to bring something that will have us all shooting at each other....
Mark
Intrigued............. ;D
Jim.
Quote from: 3DJIM on May 15, 2013, 01:35:18 AM
Quote from: MarkLincs on May 14, 2013, 08:40:08 PM
Quote from: 3DJIM on May 14, 2013, 08:34:05 PM
I can bring gun :)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk113/3DJIM/Quads%20Guns%20Guitars/th_FAAD3EFB-7EE6-49BB-AF7D-EBE8DF8D9468-3159-0000021414E81312.jpg) (http://s278.photobucket.com/user/3DJIM/media/Quads%20Guns%20Guitars/FAAD3EFB-7EE6-49BB-AF7D-EBE8DF8D9468-3159-0000021414E81312.jpg.html)
Jim.
Jim,
oh I'm hoping to bring something that will have us all shooting at each other....
Mark
Intrigued............. ;D
Jim.
Make sure you bring a plane :)
Rgr Wilco!! :laugh:
Jim.
I am screwed and cannot make it
to many off already so no chance of me getting the day off :'( :'( :'( :'(
Throw a sicky mate ;) or pay a hobo to fill in for you for the day....
:)
Quote from: keukpa on May 21, 2013, 04:12:00 PM
Throw a sicky mate ;) or pay a hobo to fill in for you for the day....
:)
Well if I threw a sicky and didn't show the shite I'd get would be unreal
for now I still need to have a job there
11 Days to Mad Dogs!
...and Poocha has goggles!
Mad Dogs FPV Meetup 1st June 2013, Great Haseley, Oxfordshire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THFgPepxP6g#ws)
Hoping to have my new antennas by then :D
Let the fun begin!
Keukpa
Argh! Gutted gutted gutted!
As it stands I don't fly back into the country until the afternoon of the meet. I'm trying to get the flight changed to the Friday but I might not find out if it's possible until I get to the airport. Rubbish!
What airline is that? Being a Friday you want to travel on, there will be less chance of a change of flight, unless its a stupid o 'clock flight time. But worth a go if you get to the airport in time to try. Have blagged my way onto earlier flights a few times. Good luck
Hey Brucey
I'm hoping you'll get a lucky break with a Friday flight. Being a week away, is there no way you can just call in a change with the airline?
I'm sure you've thought of all the options - so good luck, looking forward to meeting you if all goes well.
Gav, that avatar of yours is freaking me out :)
Weather!
Does anybody have any predictions? The 15 day forecast says a lovely day at 16 degrees with 19MPH winds. My experience tells me that the forecast gets more accurate as the day approaches. Hopefully we'll have 5MPH from the west - we've been lucky with the first two, let's hope this one is good weather wise too.
By the way, the Sunday option is open to us as back up for weather, so if it's going to be howling that's something to consider, and as you all know I'm always keen to fly. Since we have a lot of people coming, does anyone who can't make it on day one want to think about Sunday, or those coming on Saturday maybe wanting a double dose?
Talk to me!
R
My problem is connecting flights, gets complicated!
As for Sunday flying, I'm up for this if I can't make Sat!
As for weather, it's way to far down the line to get anything close to an accurate prediction.
Quote from: Dave_B on May 25, 2013, 02:21:25 PM
.........or even flying both days if I have anything still airworthy by the end of day 1 :o
Or anything not stuck in a tree.
I'll get my coat......
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 24, 2013, 11:49:56 PM
Weather!
Does anybody have any predictions? The 15 day forecast says a lovely day at 16 degrees with 19MPH winds. My experience tells me that the forecast gets more accurate as the day approaches. Hopefully we'll have 5MPH from the west - we've been lucky with the first two, let's hope this one is good weather wise too.
Its getting better :)
21 degrees, 11mph SE.
Great Haseley Flying Field
Here is a flight I did yesterday to show the state of the fields and the surrounding village for those who don't know the area. It starts at 2km out near the M40.
Great Haseley Fields for Mad Dogs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQmgSI5s0Zw#ws)
Good idea to show the layout, bet I still get lost!
Anything we need to bring? ...teabags, food?, teabags?, cooker?, teabags?
Hi Guys!
I attended the FPV Bounce meetup this weekend and learned a helluva lot about frequency separation etc. We had at times 7 planes or more in the air and the way this was handled was by having a long flight line. Basically you put 5.8 GHz video on one end and 2.4 GHz video on the other and then fill the places in towards the centre. This way there is the best possible separation between ground stations. We assume that anyone flying 2.4 control will be on 5.8 video ad those flying on 2.4 video will / should definitely not be on 2.4 control.
There will still be some interference from time to time and the best way to handle this is for everyone to shout "5.8 video switching on!' or "2.4 video switching on!" as loud as possible and if there is a conflict the affected person screams back "Switch off!" or something to that effect and all will be well, ie: interference for no more then say two or three seconds.
Once the planes are up the only thing affecting interference is people's proximity to each other, so around 10m between ground stations should be the best, or a bit tighter if we want to fit in the full 15.
While you may be on one or the other side of the field without an easy way to launch, let's all give each other a hand with launching so that the pilot flying doesn't have to stray away from his position. It worked really well at Bounce and as I said there were no black outs for more than a second or so.
The flight line should then move clockwise or anti clockwise depending on the wind direction. In the middle between 2.4 and 5.8 is the cricket pitch which is a no go area (unless you're retrieving a crash :) )
I think if you are flying any other video frequency please work out your interference potential before hand by calculating your harmonics and consider how it may affect other people's video or control.
Here's a diagram of what I mean...
(http://s22.postimg.org/dr8im1bal/Drawing1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/dr8im1bal/)
Richard
Flight line sounds like a good idea, and yeah everyone shouting when they are going ON means someone can shout back if it messes up their shit.
7 aircraft in the air at once, that sounds wicked! what mix of setups was that do you know?
Quote from: dogzilla on May 27, 2013, 02:04:02 AM
Flight line sounds like a good idea, and yeah everyone shouting when they are going ON means someone can shout back if it messes up their shit.
7 aircraft in the air at once, that sounds wicked! what mix of setups was that do you know?
Hi Dogz, was mainly 5.8 with Frsky on one end and 2.4 guys had mainly FM and Dragon on the other.... much better idea! Are you coming btw? I saw somewhere you said you'd like to fly in the country...? Well... this is pretty much the country :) I, on the other hand want to fly in London proper!
Quote from: Dave_B on May 27, 2013, 10:52:42 PM
- SE5 WWI BiPlane (flying a lot better since I rebalanced it)
Is that the one that had a mishap last time ? I was desperate to see the view from in the air, it felt like the most scale cockpit ever, and I loved the second camera setup. I'm riding passenger on that one :)
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 27, 2013, 02:08:19 AM
Are you coming btw? I saw somewhere you said you'd like to fly in the country...? Well... this is pretty much the country :) I, on the other hand want to fly in London proper!
Yes mate I'm looking forward to it.
And if you ever wanna do some flying in London gimme a shout!
Quote from: Dave_B on May 28, 2013, 09:22:59 PM
Quote from: CurryKitten on May 27, 2013, 11:34:32 PM
Quote from: Dave_B on May 27, 2013, 10:52:42 PM
- SE5 WWI BiPlane (flying a lot better since I rebalanced it)
Is that the one that had a mishap last time ? I was desperate to see the view from in the air, it felt like the most scale cockpit ever, and I loved the second camera setup. I'm riding passenger on that one :)
That's the one mate. It's a bit less pristine, having seen a lot of hot glue since then, but fingers crossed for a more successful FPV flight this time!
Hi Dave
By all means, we'll be having beers at the pub on Friday night and I may also still be getting a plane ready. I crashed my Penguin at FPV Bounce this past weekend and while I have a replacement I don't want to rush it. I have stripped the electronics out of the Bixler and need to put it together again for Saturday. It's a very busy week for me work wise so it may come down to the wire :)
Let me know if you don't still have my number, otherwise call me Friday when you get in and we'll sink a few!
Also looking forward to flying passenger on that bipe!
Cheers
Richard
FOOD, BEER & COOLIES
Hi All!
Time is aproaching and I have made some enquiries into food etc.
Here's my suggestion :
1. Breakfast: A Continental / Finger Breakfast of Baguette, Croissant, Cheese, Ham, Tea and Coffee.
2. Tea / Coffee / Biscuits / Cool Drinks and Water on tap all day long.
3. Lunch : A South African style Braai (Barbeque) of Boerewors (Sausage) on Rolls with Salads and SA Beer!
I'm happy to wear the apron for the day and make sure the food etc. is well organised. This will mean you can get good quality and quantity sustenance throughout the day without the hassle of having to bring stuff with you, or head out to the Services.
Assuming all 15 arrive (and that you have a healthy appetite like me) this should all come to somewhere in the ball park of £155. That would get us all at least 2 - 3 Boerrie Rolls and a couple of beers or so a head. It's probably more than it would cost to buy Pork sausies etc but I can assure you it will be well worth it :)
(http://s8.postimg.org/q3gxrjkkh/boerewors_rolls.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q3gxrjkkh/)
(http://s12.postimg.org/pmzl26pg9/Castle_Lager_6pk1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/pmzl26pg9/)
Are you all happy to chip in around a tenner for the day's munching, or would you prefer to bring your own / head to the shops? I think it would be best if we all did the same thing so we can fly together, crash together and break some bread together.
Please let me know by Wednesday night so that I can order the right quantities in if you agree and please let me know if you'll be bringing partners or children. No doubt mine will come just around lunch time :)
Richard
I'm happy to chip in money and go with the BBQ idea.... as long as it's not too much hassle for you. I might even drink a beer.... given that I don't really drink I'll probably spend the next 4 hours passed out in my comfy chair. Just give me a nudge when it's time to leave.
Quote from: CurryKitten on May 29, 2013, 01:07:25 AM
I'm happy to chip in money and go with the BBQ idea.... as long as it's not too much hassle for you. I might even drink a beer.... given that I don't really drink I'll probably spend the next 4 hours passed out in my comfy chair. Just give me a nudge when it's time to leave.
Wayne, I'm not even sure I'll have a plane to fly by the weekend - this week is nuts work wise for me, but as to laying out and running the BBQ, no problem. I was born with a pair on tongs in my hand (and a beer in the other)!
Hmmm bbq! Happy to chip in.
very happy to go with that, BBQ sounds really good, do you want some money via paypall beforehand?
Weather is looking good for you boys, hope it stays that way
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 29, 2013, 01:11:42 AM
Quote from: CurryKitten on May 29, 2013, 01:07:25 AM
I'm happy to chip in money and go with the BBQ idea.... as long as it's not too much hassle for you. I might even drink a beer.... given that I don't really drink I'll probably spend the next 4 hours passed out in my comfy chair. Just give me a nudge when it's time to leave.
Wayne, I'm not even sure I'll have a plane to fly by the weekend - this week is nuts work wise for me, but as to laying out and running the BBQ, no problem. I was born with a pair on tongs in my hand (and a beer in the other)!
Bring all the bits ill tinker if you feed me burgers :)
Have all the flying slots been taken ? Gunna pop up if the sun shows its face.
Flyboysee that is very gracious of you to organize the food. Happy to chip in money and time wise if you need a second pair of hands.
Never had a proper SA BBQ so I'm looking forward to it!
What's the weather looking like for this?
What's the postcode?
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on May 29, 2013, 10:54:04 AM
What's the weather looking like for this?
What's the postcode?
Keukpa
Use OX44 7JR will get you close to the field - What's your vote on food?
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 29, 2013, 11:12:40 AM
What's your vote on food?
Saturday looks good although a little windy, Sunday looks much more calm....
Food - my vote is YES let's have food!
Keukpa
i'm a veggie, so will probably bring my own grub...
It's looking less and less likely that I will make Sat due to work and flights home. There was some talk of some flying on Sunday? Anybody doing both days?
I'll be up for nosh! Consider my £10 in your back pocket Rich. Is there anywhere around I can potentially pitch up for camping?
Quote from: Brucey on May 29, 2013, 05:56:09 PM
It's looking less and less likely that I will make Sat due to work and flights home. There was some talk of some flying on Sunday? Anybody doing both days?
Quite possibly Brucey, watch this space - to be confirmed.
Oops - somehow missed this yesterday...
But yeah, BBQ plans sound epic! So count me in Richard.
Finally bought a GoPro3 so will be trying to hang that under the Phantom to see if I can get some decent shots... blades are balanced and fingers crossed.
I plan to make a checklist tomorrow so I don't turn up without batteries or Tx... or some other critical part!
It has happened before :-[
Cheers,
Nick
What time can we/should we turn up? I'm driving up from SW London, but I bet I wake up early... :D
I'm aiming to get there by around 8:30am, presuming Richard is up and about :)
8:30 wow keen bean ! I will turn up early ish then,
I'm lazy ill be there about 1130 lol
I'll be there early as well. Beat the traffic and just because I can't wait !!
Quote from: DaveyLC on May 29, 2013, 08:53:58 PM
I'm lazy ill be there about 1130 lol
Looking at the weather reports it starts getting really windy around lunch time
Ill be there, don't know what time, and doubt ill eat but ill be there. ;D
We car sharing again rat?
Wind gusts (according to Metoffice) up to 24mph for most of the day. That should be fine for the bigger planes and craft with stabilisation but it will make for some interesting flying for smaller craft I'll wager.
I was flying my Skywalker in 24 winds the other day and its amazing how much crabbing you have to do to get to where you want to go.
I'm not sure my EasyStar can cope with that sort of wind - I know I can't :-X
Never mind, still looking forward to a day out of London's electro-smog...
I have flown my easystar2 in 20mph winds and it was horid, handles like a bag of £r@p and flexed all over the place, even the tbs discovery does not really like it. Trex600 however loves it :D
Guys, as to the weather there seems to be conflicting reports then. This is a snippet from the 10 Day forecast, something I live my life by :)
(http://s13.postimg.org/y6opq68z7/Weather.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/y6opq68z7/)
If this one is off and the 28mph one is in, I am happy to move the day to Sunday, or do both days as we please. As to food and set up etc. I'll do that on the day that the bulk of people agree to come.
I would say let's stick with Saturday, then if it's crap, we take it minute by minute and decide then and there if we continue on Sunday.
I dunno about the weather, you guys have been here longer than me :)
Guys, on the catering side I don't want to be caught pants down with either too much or too little food. So whether you've said so in the thread or not, please send me a PM with the following subject line. BBQ: Yes / no.
If you want to discuss anything else pls send a separate PM. This way I can place my orders and have exact numbers by looking at the various PM headers, without having to open them. My orders for food have to be in by 2pm on Thursday (tomorrow).
Thanks!
is there gonna be a power hookup for charging?
Quote from: dogzilla on May 30, 2013, 01:02:20 AM
is there gonna be a power hookup for charging?
Is the Pope Catholic?
There are about 5 double plugs dotted around the club house. Would be nice if a couple people brought with some 5 way plugs - that would be handy!
I'll put up a final checklist on Friday eve for what to bring!
Richard
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 29, 2013, 06:51:13 PM
Quote from: Brucey on May 29, 2013, 05:56:09 PM
It's looking less and less likely that I will make Sat due to work and flights home. There was some talk of some flying on Sunday? Anybody doing both days?
Quite possibly Brucey, watch this space - to be confirmed.
I'll keep my ear to the ground! If it does happen Saturday, hope you guys have a cracking day!
Wind doesn't bother me. Just means I can go really fast one way. ;D
...and not get back the other way :)
Flying wings love the wind :)
OK, I'm going to have to play this by ear....I only have bixlers to bring and so they won't handle 20mph winds!
I will know Friday night what's happening :)
Keukpa
Keuk,
Remember its gusting not constant the windspeed currently is 12mph gusting to 20+. It makes it more interesting definitely, but not unachievable. The Bix will probably punch through the wind ok.
I'll see what happens to the forecast by tomorrow :D
Just don't fancy loosing yet another plane and doing the walk of shame :D
Lets put a positive spin on this: It makes it far easier to hand-launch stuff :)
Well if you're doing a distance run, then we can always plan a route that follows a road. If you're close in, it'll only be a short walk of shame :) I plan on doing a 5km run and I'll probably follow a B road or something just in case.
You've got big balls :) I hate flying long distance from places I don't know :|
Anyone fancy some formation/chase flying? I'll try not to crash into any quadcopters this time :D
Quote from: DaveyLC on May 30, 2013, 12:45:06 PM
Lets put a positive spin on this: It makes it far easier to hand-launch stuff :)
HAHAH yeah, this is true.. vertical take-offs :D
The Bix will be fine, will just be abit bumpy.
Its only looking gusty around midday, early morning and late afternoon look great at the mo. ;D
Yeah it's going to be far too windy on Saturday, best change it to Sunday! ::)
Quote from: krikey on May 30, 2013, 12:45:57 PM
Well if you're doing a distance run, then we can always plan a route that follows a road. If you're close in, it'll only be a short walk of shame :) I plan on doing a 5km run and I'll probably follow a B road or something just in case.
Awesome, lets see if we can do it in formation and we can play a game of who has the biggest balls. First person to turn back loses LOL.
Seeing as this is the first time I'll be flying in an area that isn't full of people and houses, I intend to take advantage of all of that extra free space to explore :)
Quote from: Brucey on May 30, 2013, 02:50:50 PM
Yeah it's going to be far too windy on Saturday, best change it to Sunday! ::)
Brucey, no need to put out bad propaganda mate, we are flying both days so look fwd to seeing you on the Sunday then.
R
Sorry I was only messing. :-[
Just a thought, it could be interesting if anyone who has got things to sell or trade brings them along so we can all have a nose :)
Quote from: DaveyLC on May 30, 2013, 05:32:16 PM
Just a thought, it could be interesting if anyone who has got things to sell or trade brings them along so we can all have a nose :)
Yeah definitely lets have a bring and buy :)
Quote from: dogzilla on May 30, 2013, 05:58:20 PM
Quote from: DaveyLC on May 30, 2013, 05:32:16 PM
Just a thought, it could be interesting if anyone who has got things to sell or trade brings them along so we can all have a nose :)
Yeah definitely lets have a bring and buy :)
bring yer pocket money, i'll have a box full probably- including a kinjal quad frame...
ahh wicked I've been meaning to get rid of all these jars of coppers....
Aye, I see this thread is getting busy!
The food and beers are in the fridge at the Club House and tonight I got to do some work to see if I'll have a plane to fly. See the re-build thread here http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,13311.msg113383.html#msg113383 (http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,13311.msg113383.html#msg113383)
Also, very importantly, and since we seem to have a theme for food at least, I thought I'd fly my old colours...
(http://s9.postimg.org/l0faxbrwr/sa_gs.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/l0faxbrwr/)
Nkosi sikelele iAfrika!
By the time anyone reads this it will be officially
24 Hours to Mad Dogs!
Awesome, I hope they are nice light driving beers ;)
Awesome! I so hope the weather holds out!
Kom drink met my en vlieg die lug.
Keukpa
going to start making sure everything is charged in a bit and remember to dig out a camping chair ;D
DON'T FORGET YOUR TOOTHBRUSH TRANSMITTER
Quote from: keukpa on May 31, 2013, 10:28:32 AM
Awesome! I so hope the weather holds out!
Kom drink met my en vlieg die lug.
Keukpa
Ons kan drink en vlieg tot die v*kken koeie huis to kom :)
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 31, 2013, 11:18:52 AM
Ons kan drink en vlieg tot die v*kken koeie huis to kom :)
So long as there are no drink-flying laws ;) hahahah moooooooo!
You Lucky Buggers the weathers turning for the better :)
Quote from: MarkLincs on May 31, 2013, 12:13:09 PM
You Lucky Buggers the weathers turning for the better :)
Sure you can't still put in for a sickie, or a rational chat with the boss?
Quote from: Flyboysee on May 31, 2013, 12:37:30 PM
Quote from: MarkLincs on May 31, 2013, 12:13:09 PM
You Lucky Buggers the weathers turning for the better :)
Sure you can't still put in for a sickie, or a rational chat with the boss?
Nope I'm as screwed as they come. If I did not go in Currys customers for Home deliveries on sunday would all be at risk :o :o
Weather Update
Temperature
(http://s17.postimg.org/v18285akb/1_temps.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/v18285akb/)
Wind
(http://s14.postimg.org/xljwv3llp/1_wind.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/xljwv3llp/)
Precipitation
(http://s13.postimg.org/oq5nnw58z/1_rain.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oq5nnw58z/)
Looking good! :)
FANTASTIC!
I need to make sure my planes are ready to go!!
Keukpa
I just need to remove a VTX and put it back on with velcro so I can change video channels easily - and I'll be almost ready. Having an excitement overload :D
Quote from: CurryKitten on May 31, 2013, 01:00:42 PM
I just need to remove a VTX and put it back on with velcro so I can change video channels easily - and I'll be almost ready. Having an excitement overload :D
Yeah, mine are accessable as it's going to be a challenge getting people flying without interference!
I'm hoping to test my Storms RTH :D
Quote from: keukpa on May 31, 2013, 01:09:10 PM
I'm hoping to test my Storms RTH :D
Mine worked on default setting out of the box... although it came back at 200m instead of 100. So I'll be retesting giving it increased amount of elevator to play with. PA was also a little drunk on my Bixler 2, but increasing the gain sorted that. You might want to write down the amount of ma the storm think it's burnt through and then compare this to what you put back in - this will give you the % value to correct the current sensor with
Quote from: CurryKitten on May 31, 2013, 01:15:38 PM
Quote from: keukpa on May 31, 2013, 01:09:10 PM
I'm hoping to test my Storms RTH :D
Mine worked on default setting out of the box... although it came back at 200m instead of 100. So I'll be retesting giving it increased amount of elevator to play with. PA was also a little drunk on my Bixler 2, but increasing the gain sorted that. You might want to write down the amount of ma the storm think it's burnt through and then compare this to what you put back in - this will give you the % value to correct the current sensor with
You'll have to explain all this too me! I didn't think I could change the gains on the storm....and what %??
Have a great days flying tomorrow guys!
Rich: Is it ok to bring along a spectator and a potential LOS'er if there is some free air space? :)
He's only a young lad but its got bags of flying skill & confidence and he's very entertaining to watch fly! :D
Quote from: DaveyLC on May 31, 2013, 02:11:35 PM
Rich: Is it ok to bring along a spectator and a potential LOS'er if there is some free air space? :)
He's only a young lad but its got bags of flying skill & confidence and he's very entertaining to watch fly! :D
Of course Davey! Are you talking about Ratty?
Sure not a problem, we are just too BIG for more frequencies...
LOL! No he's an old bastard like me :D
Cheers :) he's on spektrum gear and will only fly LOS, he's not into FPV yet but me and Ratty are working on him lol.
Quote from: DaveyLC on May 31, 2013, 02:38:08 PM
LOL! No he's an old bastard like me :D
Cheers :) he's on spektrum gear and will only fly LOS, he's not into FPV yet but me and Ratty are working on him lol.
Spektrum, excellent, one more b*****d to screw up my 2.4 vid :) See ya tomorrow, excitement is mounting!
what time are people getting there?
Keukpa
I think the answer is that it'll vary - this was kind of discussed a few pages back. I'm aiming for early, about 8.30am if I can drag myself out of the house. And, yep - I'll brain dump what I've learnt about storm in the few flights I've had with it
Sweet!
I'll prob leave here about 7:30 estimating a 2 hour drive so should be there 9:30-10:00 :)
Keukpa
Cant wait :D bet I forget something important though :P
Is Gav attending? Maybe I should let him crash into my F450? :D
191 miles for me :(
Quote from: Steve W on May 31, 2013, 03:31:23 PM
191 miles for me :(
You not coming then steve? :(
Quote from: DaveyLC on May 31, 2013, 03:24:32 PM
Is Gav attending? Maybe I should let him crash into my F450? :D
I believe he is.... he said "See you tomorrow" in a PM to me before! :)
Ok I'm playing catchup after a rough week (thank god for antibiotics!), working flat out to get the SW ready, its not flown for over a year now and when testing it last night I found my sony WDR had given up, so now elbows deep in sw surgery!! have robbed the cam off the spitty for the sw and the quad and blg are ready to go!!! I aim to be there for about 8:30 ish :)
Jim.
Keuk, Ill have a stormOSD as well so you can pick both mine and CurryKittens brains, although mine worked pretty much out of the box. Very close now T-18 hours to go.
just finished prepping stuff.
main aim is to get the caipi wing flying, even if its only los. i'm on jeti 2.4 with it but will be bringing my ezuhf gear too just in cast 2.4 is an issue.
also bringing 2 quads, a disco and a steadidrone. hoping to do a bit more fpv with the disco than the very tentative stuff ive done so far. was going to bring the s800, but that might be overkill.
also bringing the ground station i've been workingon, so hoping theres a few of you flying 5.8 with ezosd or tinytelemetry so i can cadge your signals to get it dialled in properly.
I've got a couple of spare chairs that I'll put in the car just incase anyone needs one.
Yep I'm coming and loading the car with clobber in a sec. tomorrow I'll be mainly flying low and next to the hedges to avoid those planks. With the odd mere cat 'pop up' to check it's safe. Naaaa it'll be fine what's the chances of lightening striking twice.
Only bringing my 2 ol faithful quads, but with plenty of lipos. My next longer range fpv project, another home brew quad, is still far from finished. Was hoping to have it done but never mind.
Ok better put everything in the boot ready I spose :)
Quote from: Steve W on May 31, 2013, 03:31:23 PM
191 miles for me :(
Does that mean you're coming m8?
Charging batts now.
Will be down in the afternoon, with Matt (newb that came with me first time) if that's ok, Rich?
Packed, ready and mostly over-excited :D Emergency wellies are there for wandering through muddy fields looking for downed planes, and of course rope to help with trees... never hurts to be prepared.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8538/8904895768_3d5b73f572_c.jpg)
What time are the early birds getting there ? I shall have to leave about 1 so wanna get there early ;-) has any one got a accurate post code ?
I'm off to put some diesel in the gas guzzler then I shall pack early in the morning before I drop my other half off at work :)
Quote from: Randall on May 31, 2013, 09:55:05 PM
What time are the early birds getting there ? I shall have to leave about 1 so wanna get there early ;-) has any one got a accurate post code ?
OX44 7JR apparently
anyone got a spare immersion->immersion connector, like going between a vtx and a EzOSD that I can borrow?
@dogz - Not got a spare one, but I'm more than happy for you to share mine after I crash :laugh:
Sounds like you have been hard at work Dave - thanks for the preparations!
Am leaving here at 7.30 sharp, so hope to be there between 8.30 and 9.00am
See y'all tomorrow...
Nick
Have a great weekend guys I wish I could join you but I don't have enough brownie points!
Send pics and vids!
Cheers,
I shall be leaving here About 8 so will be there about 9:30 i would imagine. Looking forward to an eventful fly-in :-)
All systems on the Penguin tested and working. Now all I have to do is glue the halves and do some house keeping :) Can you guys call me early on your way in... late night, hope it's worth it!
Great news!
The sun has got his hat on!!
Im lost lol @ the post code can any one help lol
If youre in the little village, drive all the way thru it, so the pub is on your right hand side (I think) at the end turn left back towards the main road and its your first right, it looks like someones drive way.
P
Guys....where the hell are you?? This village is just a circle!!!
read the message above.... :P
Cheers Rat found it had some awsome flying but had to go before you arrived :-(
So how was it today guys? I'm finally back in the country, need to get some batteries charged for tomorrow!
Right. Let me be the first to thank our host Rich for organizing a fantastic day and providing breakfast, tea and coffee all day, beer and if all that wasn't enough cooking on the barbie some excellent boerewors sausages.
Not only that my Sky Surfer plane turned up today after 6 months in the hinterlands around Great Haseley.
I'll post some pics of it in a seperate thread.
It was great to meet up with some new faces as well
Thanks again Rich for organizing such a fantastic day.
All the best, Mark
Awesome day Rich!! Was a pleasure as usual :D
My only pic of the day. The flight line.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/westernstalwart/SAM_2226_zps7d642d4a.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/westernstalwart/media/SAM_2226_zps7d642d4a.jpg.html)
Click the image to go to Photobucket to get the fullsize image.
Cheers, Mark
Thanks Richard, as said above, for organising one fab day out... if a little windy for my humble little EasyStar. But with blue skies above and plenty of flying activity in and around the 'aerodrome' it was a great place to chill, learn from more experienced guys, and enjoy your uber-delicious BBQ.
I'm glad I had a chair, as travelling virtually care of those high speed 'wings' - at low level and high speed (well over 100mph) - really was something else!
Here's wishing you all good flying tomorrow!
Cheers,
Nick
Great line up photo.
What time are people showing up tomorrow?
Yes very good day !!! Great to meet some of you all too. Thanks Rich for the efforts ! Sorry could not stay for your awesome looking bbq. Really looking forward to the next one :-)
FPVHub Mad Dogs 2013 Meet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rizwJWAt_AU#ws)
MadDogs FlyBoySee's tour of Great Haseley (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GopcfJz7Xi0#)
Great day!! A BIG thanks to Rich for his selfless acts all day waiting on us all and cooking etc etc cheers m8!.
And a big thanks to all who helped hunt down my SW! :laugh:, on inspection it seems someone (looks around) forgot to plug the DL antenna into the rx....oops!!. Managed to put lots of names to faces today too, a great bunch as ever :) roll on the next one!
Jim.
First all massive thanks to Rich for organising this, not only the venue but also the food and beers. He slaved over the BBQ for hours today so I think he deserves a big round of (virtual) applause.
It was great to meet up with you all and to see what everyone else is doing FPV wise.
Got in a couple of good flights including some formation flying so I'm well happy. Hope to get some video up in the next couple of days time permitting.
http://i.imgur.com/fGfkGcY.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/fGfkGcY.jpg)
Quote from: Brucey on June 01, 2013, 05:39:23 PM
So how was it today guys? I'm finally back in the country, need to get some batteries charged for tomorrow!
Hiya Brucey
I take it you're back in the UK? It was a fantastic day thanks and you'll be glad to know that there are two hard core Mad Dogs now sleeping in the Club House ahead of another manic day's flying tomorrow.
Get to OX44 7JR - ish and look for the Playing Fields (ask someone) and look out for the bulldog posters dotted around town.
Neil, Wayne and myself worked on my Penguin this evening and it's almost ready to fly, so we plan to meet up between 8 and 9 though I may be a bit late co's I'll have my daughter.
The plan is to fly the field a while, then move on to Wolvercote and do the big area there along the river, so Mad Dogs is still officially open!
See you tomorrow!
Richard
Cool, I should be there about 0830.
nice to finally put faces to names & meet you guys, & BIG well done to Rich for the organising & BBQ. Even the Mrs enjoyed it!
Thanks for letting Charlie keep Buddy company :)
Oh and I really should say a big thank you to Rich for saving my wing when I got totally lost!!! :D
Quote from: 3DJIM on June 01, 2013, 11:58:49 PM
Great day!! A BIG thanks to Rich for his selfless acts all day waiting on us all and cooking etc etc cheers m8!.
And a big thanks to all who helped hunt down my SW! :laugh:, on inspection it seems someone (looks around) forgot to plug the DL antenna into the rx....oops!!. Managed to put lots of names to faces today too, a great bunch as ever :) roll on the next one!
Jim.
I'd say sabotage by fundamental BMFA members. Probably freshly released from the Barkston Heath training camp :)
Quote
I'd say sabotage by fundamental BMFA members. Probably freshly released from the Barkston Heath training camp :)
Lol that was my line of thinking too!!
Jim.
Thanks a lot Rich for hosting and catering, very much appretiated! Enjoyed the day and got a whole bunch of 5min flights in and sat in as passenger , on a whole bunch of flights :).
Amazing that Mark was reunited with his plane that 'downed' and went missing back in DEC 2012 - even more amazing to watch the keychain cam onboard footage of the crash.
Bomb cam was interesting too lol and well spotted Neil to find Dave's accurate bomb drop in the adjacent field over the fence. You guys have some pretty good fpv planes now . You've been well busy over the winter months building your craft!
Good to see everyone.
Cheers
Gav
Ill just echo what everyone else has said. Thanks a lot to Rich and everyone else who helped, was a lot of fun.
I got 108mph out of my little Swift 2.5 :D
Yeah had a great day today, wish I could of stayed longer. Had some good low level flights with a couple of passengers and a great flight at the end in formation, hopefully I'll have some time to post a quick vid.
When is the next one ;-) ???
Just a quick vid I put together from today, not had a chance to do anything fancy.
Shows me following Flyboysee's Penguin and then some low and fast stuff.
Mad Dogs Meet Day 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4CCm0CPlXU#)
Nice flying :D
Great meet - what a fantastic location and great to put names to faces.
Thanks to those of you who were kind enough to offer hints and tips.
As a relative complete newbie to fpv with a wing I've come away with a plan (and a short shopping list - fy-30a winging its way to me now) to get me moving in the right direction.
Hope to be joining you up in the sky at the next one.
Good to see the Penguin flying :)
Nice dead-stick landing, great touch-and-go, and an interesting moment there... (at 3.03) :o
Thanks for sharing these memories... :D
Quote from: plingboot on June 02, 2013, 11:07:31 PM
As a relative complete newbie to fpv with a wing I've come away with a plan (and a short shopping list - fy-30a winging its way to me now) to get me moving in the right direction.
You'll love it :)
Quote from: DaveyLC on June 02, 2013, 11:13:07 PM
You'll love it :)
30% off both the new ali and original orange versions at bevrc at the moment.
Good stuff :D BTW where did you get your servo city pan/tilt from?
It's a wrap!
Well, that's another hugely successful Mad Dogs in the bag!
Many thanks to all who came from near and far to make this the best Mad Dogs ever, and to those who helped in big and small ways to keep the place tidy and organised within the relative chaos, you are all rock stars!
Thanks also for being so nice, friendly and accommodating to my fellow villagers and for respecting their privacy by keeping to the fields. Feedback (gossip at the pub) is that this event is good for Great Haseley and I was approached by Dave Pickett today who asked if it would be okay to advertise the event as 'open to the public' for next time. Once again all feedback was very positive, a far cry from FPV soothsayers about people complaining wrt noise, proximity and invasion of privacy. [This statement is just reportage and not an invitation to open an old can of worms]. The point I'm making is that if we all behave as we did on Saturday, using common sense, FPV can only get a good rap!
That said, I'm sure the locals would love the experience Dave Pickett had by getting passenger rides around the village. Seeing the pub and his own house from the air was a real kick and now a talking point in town.
Perhaps we could get a local volunteer from the committee to cater in future with the proceeds going back into maintenance of the club house and fields. Win, win!
Anyway I don't want to blabber on too much!
News my side is that the clump of foam and electronics you saw on the table (aka my Penguin) was skillfully put together last night by myself, CurryKitten and Krikey (I owe you guys BIG TIME!) and was re-maidened (new fuse, old wings and tail feathers) and flew as good as/ better than usual today. My first take off was fully immersed in the goggles and I trimmed out FPV. With all the excitement and jet lag I forgot the motor was missing it's propshaft (which I gave away at FPV Bounce last week after the crash). My angels were working overtime as it only protested with violent vibrations and the sound of a flying tractor on downwind and I was able to glide it in for a greaser. I then swapped the motor for a 1300kv I had lying about, then undertook a long flight with Brucey chasing me far out from the village - see his video
http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,13373.0.html (http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,13373.0.html)
Here are pics of the new Penguin
(http://s24.postimg.org/w5k0gcfzl/IMG_2041.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/w5k0gcfzl/)
(http://s24.postimg.org/445z2napd/IMG_2042.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/445z2napd/)
And... for those who thought the wind could have been lower this weekend, this was the picture at 8pm this evening at the field
(http://s10.postimg.org/vvthzgk7p/IMG_2054.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vvthzgk7p/)
Oh well! Wind speed was about zero :)
I'm looking forward to everyone posting up their stories and videos in the next few days. Remember to use the words Mad Dogs somewhere in your title so the clever bots on Youtube and Google can group them together and if you'd like to use the Mad Dogs sting with your intro here it is again
Mad Dogs FPV Meetup 1st June 2013, Great Haseley, Oxfordshire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THFgPepxP6g#ws)
You can download it from my Youtube with YT downloader, or if you'd prefer to get it from Dropbox please PM your email address and I'll invite you to the folder.
We may as well use the end of this thread for comments and suggestions about the meet. Feel free to discuss what could be done to improve it, and especially your ideas about a more organised flight line so that everyone gets to fly a decent amount of sorties on the day. Angelos, who organises FPV Bounce was with us on Saturday and gave me some great ideas about this subject, which I'll share here once you've had a chance to comment.
Once again, thank you all!
Richard
That's really good to get that positive feedback from the locals, and to create a buzz in the local pub! It was great to hear the comments from the two sets of passersby's watching my flying from your goggles.
As for things to think about for the future, I think it would be worth having a print out of channel number and actual frequency for all the common tx's. That way we can have max separation without guessing the dip switches.
Also even though we had a great flight together, when I was in the air waiting for you on the ground, I had zero picture in my goggles. Having a passenger on my plane was great as he could say what the picture was doing. Once you had taken off it was fine, until we lost each other and you got back before me, my picture got swamped again until I caught up.
I really enjoyed the formation flying and I will definitely make my vtx accessible for the future.
That's great news from the locals :D
The organisation was second to none Rich however As mentioned above if it becomes a bigger event it needs a little more technical organisation to prevent inevitable 'accidents' that may finish the event off :D
I'd really like to be part of this next time, so can I get my name down for the next one? Might as well stretch the cars legs for a change.
Video Compilation
Hi guys!
So far the early vids coming out of Mad Dogs have been excellent! It would be good to have a compilation and I'd be very happy to do it since I have very little of my own material from the day. If you are willing, please edit your best clips only with about 3 seconds lead in / out time for editing and post them up on the Mad Dogs Dropbox and give each clip a description of the action. Still photographs and any oddball / humorous stuff would be good too. Also give HD, as well as OSD of same scenes if possible to make it more interesting. Crashes are obvious favourites, so don't be shy to send those in :)
PM me your email address and I will send you an invitation to the Dropbox to upload to.
Please don't send whole videos, but only the top action (max 30 second or so clips) so I don't have to trawl through hours of footage and probably miss the best parts. There were quite a few chase flights so please say who was chasing who so I can stitch it together properly.
Should we say cut off time Thursday night 7pm this week? I should then have something up for the weekend. I'll be sure to add pilot credits etc etc on the video.
Cheers
Richard
Great idea! I've got some chase footage I'll upload in the next couple of days.
Good idea, can you steal my footage off YouTube please, I'm away again tonight :(
Quote from: Brucey on June 03, 2013, 03:48:11 PM
Good idea, can you steal my footage off YouTube please, I'm away again tonight :(
Hi Brucey, as good as it is m8 I can't put major time into this. While on the airplane just chop up your raw vid into bits, name them, then upload to DB when next near bandwidth... Uncompressed HD is also a much better place to start :)
R
Upped some Clips Rich. Use them as you see fit.
Ok I'll try, can you send me your drop box details. At the least I wanna give you your chase scene.
Quote from: Brucey on June 03, 2013, 04:24:22 PM
Ok I'll try, can you send me your drop box details. At the least I wanna give you your chase scene.
Will do, pls PM your email addy. Brucey I've got some nice OSD footage of the same outflight which would be nice to mix into yours or this vid or both. I already have it on the DB for you to download if you'd like.
R
Done!
I watched the onboard footage from yours, that looked awesome, but I disappear so easily, stealthy!
LOST PROPERTY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Someone left a green camping chair behind... Who?
Quote from: Flyboysee on June 03, 2013, 08:17:45 PM
LOST PROPERTY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Someone left a green camping chair behind... Who?
That'll be me then. So excited about getting the plane back and not leaving any of the expensive equipment behind, forgot the chair.
Dont worry I'll get in back in six months.
Cheers, Mark
6 months !!! Do i have to wait that long ??? ;-(
Randall, We've been talking about going and flying Cheddar Gorge, you up for it? :D
100% yes !!!!!! However im out the country from the 14th for two weeks so if it falls in that sadly no, but other than that let me know.
I really look forward to when I can move back to the UK and come along to some of these things - look like a great laugh.
Nice one guys
Video Video Video
Hi guys!
Just a reminder I'm starved for video from the day to make a compilation. I'm waiting on a couple of vids and pics from Stefan and Jim, did anyone else have footage they'd like to be included?
If so, please PM me your email address and I'll get you onto the Dropbox.
Cheers
Richard
Hi Guys!
Please check this important post regarding Mad Dogs http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,13470.msg114627.html#msg114627 (http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,13470.msg114627.html#msg114627)
If you would like to add videos from previous meets or this past one please PM me with your permission and link. If you like you can upload to the Dropbox for better quality.
Richard
Hi Guys!
Does anyone have any last bits of video they'd like included in the mixed tape compilation of the day? Sure...? Going... going...
Any nice multi rotor shots with face down camera, ground stills? Anything? :)
OK, 24 more hours then I'll start :)
For some reason my flight suffered bad jelo as i was diving through the gap in the bushes, (i did bring some bush with me lol) i can send it to you if you want you might be able to salvage somthing out of it ?
Rich, where do I send the video clip? I only have one quick one if you want it. Havent had time to edit any vids yet.
Rich,
Please send me dropbox shizzle (
[email protected]) , I have a down looking clip from my BLG with you waving at it!!! oh and a few pics.
Jim
Quote from: Randall on June 08, 2013, 08:33:01 PM
For some reason my flight suffered bad jelo as i was diving through the gap in the bushes, (i did bring some bush with me lol) i can send it to you if you want you might be able to salvage somthing out of it ?
Randall please PM me your email address mate!
Sent
Quote from: Flyboysee on June 08, 2013, 11:22:21 PM
Quote from: Randall on June 08, 2013, 08:33:01 PM
For some reason my flight suffered bad jelo as i was diving through the gap in the bushes, (i did bring some bush with me lol) i can send it to you if you want you might be able to salvage somthing out of it ?
Randall please PM me your email address mate!
Sadly i have managed to delete my video :-( will take lots of video next time round :-)
Uploaded the very limited best bits I have. Also some vids I took on my phone.
Thanks Gav and all, got the videos... I'll start with something soon. I have a lot on my plate but will get to it.
R
Right guys, let's close this thread and move onto Numero Quattro on the new thread. The date will be changing but I'll post it up this week and we can start planning again.
Here is the video I did from 3, in case you haven't seen it!
Mad Dogs 3 FPV Meet Compilation HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgS-d1VQI5Q#ws)