Well here we go again guys. Bardney Club has asked me to organise another FPV meet at their flying site.
I guess we must have made an impression last year even though it was blowing a gale and only one idiot managed to fly his Easystar and get some footage, although way to windy for goggles.
Gordon (G.Collins) flew virtually all day with a tiny Parkzone Sukoi so it wasn't totally unflyable on the Saturday. Sunday was a different matter though and blowing even harder and so we headed home without even rigging the models.
Anyway I digress.
Last night I e-mailed their club secretary to provisionally request the weekend of the 28th and 29th of April for the 2nd Official FPVUK Meet. I await a reply from him before I go any further.
The guys that turned up last year, I am sure, will echo my thoughts in that it was a good opportunity to integrate with a BMFA affiliated club and the day went very well, despite the wind.
I have also clarified that for the purpose of the meet that FPVUK insurance will be accepted. Therefore if you are planning on attending then you must have either FPVUK or BMFA insurance.
There was a lot of debate about this last year so I hope that clarifies the matter straight away.
Anyway there we have it as it is so far. Let me know your thoughts and any ideas to make the day(s) interesting.
I will keep you posted as and when I hear back from BFMC's Secretary
Excellent stuff Chris, count me in this year.
Ooohh sounds great, a chance for a meet for you guys up there, i may have a word to see if anytbody down here fancies a couple of days away :D
dizzy
Quote from: Dizzy on January 23, 2012, 02:23:36 PM
Ooohh sounds great, a chance for a meet for you guys up there, i may have a word to see if anytbody down here fancies a couple of days away :D
Is your passport in date Dizz?
Some tips to get you on the straight and narrow.
English - Cornish
Beer - Zider
Cornish Pasty - pasty
Civilisation - folks who wear clothes ALL the time whilst outdoors
House - mud hut with more than 4 bricks arranged consecutively in rows
Back on topic... I'll stick it in me diary once confirmed Chris, will certainly attempt to get down if I'm not working.
Dizzy thinks Doncaster is Northern, I think that says it all :laugh:
Im game, had to miss the last one, but im gonna try my best this time round :)
On to serious matters now...
Camping - is there any available for the Saturday night?
Requirements - I take it everyone will need to bring insurance certificates?
Free Reign - what I mean by this is, is the "event" going to be time slotted so that we can only fly within time windows?
Hi FD.
There are a few campsites within a short distance of the airfield as well as a lot of very good B&B's I know where i'll be staying even though I only live 45 minutes from there.
Last year we didn't get asked for insurance and were treated as guests at the club but I personnally would take your insurance certificate with you whether it be FPVUK or BMFA just to be on the safe side.
As for time slots I think that would depend on the amount of people that turn up. Last year I think we said 1 hour of LOS and then 1 hour of FPV. However Bardney guys are very flexible and I dare say as it's an FPV event we will get treated very well. The only thing stopping "Free Reign" would be peoples frequencies clashing on either radio or Vtx. Again something to work out closer to the time.
Hope that clarifies things a little.
I may be up for this as well. Thanks.
A quick update guys.
After the Bardney Flyers Committee meeting on Sunday last, They have now agreed to my proposed dates of
28th and 29th of April for the 2nd Official FPVUK Meet.
It will pretty much take the same form as last year, but for those that are new to the forum i'll just make a few important points.
1. There is plenty of accommodation available within easy reach of Bardney Airfield including B&B's as well as camp sites. I can recommend a few if anyone wants to go down that route. I'm not telling yet where I'll be staying as it only has a few rooms at a good price as well. :-X.
2. As I said in the initial post, Bardney Flyers do insist on insurance of some form. Whether it be BMFA, SAA or indeed FPVUK. This is only sensible as they have a great flying site and do not want to Jeopardise that to any misfortune.
3. Only legal Vtx frequencies will be allowed i.e. 5.8Ghz and 2.4Ghz ;)
4. Flying on 35 Mhz will be controlled through a peg board system and quite possibly a transmitter controller. They often use this option during larger flying meets to save any mishaps.
I'm sure there will be other questions I have ommitted but please feel free to ask here and if I cannot answer then I will contact BFMC and get an answer.
SO
Anyone that
will be attending please send an e-mail to me on
[email protected] This way I can "warn" the club how many to expect.
Email sent :thumbsup:
A quick update guys.
The Bardney Flyers Model club have now officially announced the FPV Meet in their yearly calendar of events.
If anyone has any questions before committing to attend please give me a shout and I will either answer them myself or confirm with the BFMC Committee.
Last year was a good start apart from the damn weather, but it was definately a foot in the door for more future events.
Come and support FPVUK and get us recognised to a wider audience and in the best possible light.
Cheers
Excellent work Chris :thumbsup:
Sweet, im still up for this :)
Hi Guys,
So far we've had a good response to the meet.
If any ones interested, there's a few accomodation choices very close to the site and I have listed some here.
I can personally recommend the last one on the list. Run by a very nice couple and the breakfast is wonderful. Only a few rooms mind so you'll have to beat me to it.
Any problems let me know and I'll see what I can sort, I have 1 or 2 options up my sleeve.
Cheers
Chris
http://www.picturesofengland.com/England/Lincolnshire/Bardney/accommodation1 (http://www.picturesofengland.com/England/Lincolnshire/Bardney/accommodation1)
http://www.britainexpress.com/nearest-bed-breakfast.htm?attraction=2589&page=1 (http://www.britainexpress.com/nearest-bed-breakfast.htm?attraction=2589&page=1)
http://www.shmootcase.co.uk/bed-and-breakfast/lincolnshire/bardney-heritage-centre-3308 (http://www.shmootcase.co.uk/bed-and-breakfast/lincolnshire/bardney-heritage-centre-3308)
http://www.ferryhillfarm.co.uk/ (http://www.ferryhillfarm.co.uk/)
http://www.bardneyblackhorse.co.uk/ (http://www.bardneyblackhorse.co.uk/) Excellent.
http://www.laterooms.com/en/p6421/pvsearch/Hotels.aspx (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p6421/pvsearch/Hotels.aspx)
http://time-away.moonfruit.co.uk/# (http://time-away.moonfruit.co.uk/#) or http://www.places-to-be.com/index.php?gen=ven&eight=timeaway (http://www.places-to-be.com/index.php?gen=ven&eight=timeaway)
Thanks for the update Chris. I've booked a couple of rooms for my mate and I at Time Away for the 28th April. So look forward to meet you and some others over the weekend 28th/29th April.
Yes cant wait :) Paul are you coming ?
Hi Chris
Is this an open invitation to all FPVUK members?
John
Hi John,
It certainly is an open invitation.
The more the merrier. The only stipulation is for us to put FPVUK on the map and in a good light with the host BMFA affiliated club who have invited us for the second time.
Cheers
Chris
Well I almost didn't make it home for the meet myself after all the planning. My Head Office are sticklers for rules and red tape and said I could not have my vacation because I was slightly "out of cycle". Anyway after pulling a few strings and calling in a few favours I am now good to go.
I thought I would put up location details as I find that always helps if you are going somewhere.
For those of you with SatNav it will be fairly easy. Just punch in LN3 5TP
The site is located next door to a large chemical company called OMEX and they have a tower with their name on it so you shouldn't miss it.
The location is an old WWII airfield in Bardney, Lincolnshire.
It is a very picturesque area and steeped in history. From the air you are able to see the whole of the old airfield layout from where Lancaster bombers were flown.
Close by you have, RAF Coningsby, Woodhall Spa and Lincoln with its own cathedral and castle.
Having experienced firsthand the accommodation around there I can guarantee a warm and friendly stay if required.
I personally live almost an hour away from there but prefer to fly there to any other club closer to me.
A little more detail on the site:
There is 240 volt electricity for charging etc.
A fully fitted kitchen.
A work area for fixing those slight mishaps.
Hot and cold running water.
Tea, Coffee and soft drinks and more than likely burgers etc throughout the day.
There are a few very nice public houses within a mile of the site for those that fancy a larger lunch.
I have posted a picture of the airfield from the air and you can see where the main runways were as well as the perimeter track.
The arrow on the picture points to the actual flying site and tower/clubhouse.
Get an e-mail sent to me if you intend coming.
Cheers
Chris
(http://s16.postimage.org/7xnkmzny9/Bardney.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7xnkmzny9/)
Looks like it will be a cracking day out if the weather plays ball, can't wait :D
Hi All,
With just over 3 weeks to go before the meet Bardney Flyers have published a poster advertising it on their website.
This just goes to prove Bardney Flyers Model Club, being a BMFA associated club, are leading the way when it comes to accepting FPV into the mainstream.
http://bardneyflyers.co.uk/#/bardney-fpv-weekend-2012/4561663475 (http://bardneyflyers.co.uk/#/bardney-fpv-weekend-2012/4561663475)
If you are coming along to the meet and have not already done so please drop me an e-mail on
[email protected] to allow me to estimate numbers for catering etc.
Cheers
Chris
can someone pop to Penzance and pick me up, its a long way for me now, I my not make it this year, perhaps my wife fancies seeing her family in Manchester, and can drop me of on the way. :laugh:
;) G
Would be good to see you again Gordon. Accomodation won't be a problem.
2 Weeks to go before the meet Guy and Gals.
If anyone needs directions or has any other questions, now might be a good time to ask.
I will post my mobile number shortly for any problems finding the place on the day(s)
I am hoping to organise a BBQ and a few beers at the tower on the Saturday night but I have yet to get this authorised.
I will try to get a camera fitted to my large BE2c to get "pleasure trips" but time is short with me only getting back into uk on the evening of the 26th.
Hope to see some better weather than last year as well.
(http://s17.postimage.org/6nkxk7oiz/BE2c.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6nkxk7oiz/)
Whats the weather looking like so far ? Its a long trip for me n Paul for a washout
Well I'm no weather forecaster but looking at Accuweather it says rain on the Saturday morning with a shower in the afternoon. Sunday is predicting NO rain and cloudy which sounds better.
If anyone knows a weather website that is known to be good please let me know.
I will check again next weekend and see if it says the same.
Cool, its looking like sunday for me anyway :)
I usually use XC Weather which generally gets the weather and wind pretty well spot on. Here's the link, but the forecast as I type is only going up to Friday 27th May.
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/LN3_5TP (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/LN3_5TP)
As it stands, a friend and I plan to be there on both days.
Looking forward to it and keeping fingers crossed we get some good weather.
Thanks for that mjc1970
Just over a week to go guys and I am getting paranoid about the weather. It changes depending on what website you look at.
http://www.forecast.co.uk/bardney.html (http://www.forecast.co.uk/bardney.html)
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/LN3_5TP (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/LN3_5TP)
I have also put a weather widget on my website. Talking of which, it has a few pictures of Bardney on there for those of you that haven't been before.
www.bardney-flyers.co.uk (http://www.bardney-flyers.co.uk)
For any of you that are wondering, we don't eat our young in Lincolnshire, we are mostly fairly sane(ish)
Quote from: Chris in Kabul on April 19, 2012, 02:29:09 PM
For any of you that are wondering, we don't eat our young in Lincolnshire, we are mostly fairly sane(ish)
Obviously never been to my village.
QuoteFor any of you that are wondering, we don't eat our young in Lincolnshire, we are mostly fairly sane(ish)
Obviously never been to my village.
Maybe should have been more specific on that i.e. people "from" Lincolnshire don't eat their young. What people from further north or south do is entirely their own business.
;)
Lol, glad that`s cleared up :)
Hope the weather ok, I`ve just sticker`d up the Skywalker with Bardney sticker
lol Chris :laugh:
I've still to finish my EasyStar build, got completely side tracked with work :o
Hey Chris
Can you put me down as a tentative yes, probably only going to make 1day so will choose the best weather day
hoping to have 2 fully ready planes so long as I dont crash and burn them before the off
woohoo
Are you bringing the new ZII 6lennn? Look forward to see it if so.
Cheers
Matt
yes mate, I should have the zeph as all Im waiting for is the 2nd battery, it must be on a slow boat from china
will also have the pheonix
I have another wing which I may bring along as I dont like the way it flys, could do with someone else having a go and letting me know what they think, it has either cg or thrust angle probs, kinda flys like a pancake under power, glides fine though
cant wait tbh
:(
Looks like Saturday is the best day (for now) ... Sunday is apparently rainy, and winds 23 km/h Gusts: 58 km/h
http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/bardney/ln3-5/daily-weather-forecast/329063?day=10 (http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/bardney/ln3-5/daily-weather-forecast/329063?day=10)
See how it is closer to the time.
When's the North East Scotland FPV meet ;D ?
Lol, a bit far for me to nip down to Bardney from Aberdeen during my Higher exams :D
Bardney Forecast.
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/bardney (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/bardney)
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can Monday swap with Sunday please? Thank you!!!
Being as close as we are Steve, we can go down there anytime.
If all else fails we can just make it closer to the summer, I am coming down this year for certain
Uhoh, here it comes...
This is going to sound fairly crappy but I don't think I will be coming after all now because my Easy Star motor is bust and that's basically all I have to fly - I've ordered another but who knows if it will arrive on time, and I certainly won't have too much time to test the plane out beforehand.
Aside from that, the weather on Sunday is looking rubbish and I wouldn't fly in high winds / rain anyway. http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/bardney (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/bardney)
Having said that, once I have my gear sorted I'm up for meeting anywhere weather permitting so while events have conspired against me for this, I'm still up for a meet on a different day.
Sorry guys, nowt I can do though.
in that case I invoke the rain gods on your house for the next 40 days....
It's 10:10am now and probably not raining with you but I have commanded it to start pouring down on you in the next half hour ;D
PK
It is raining actually, lol.
Look - if my motor arrives, there's a chance I can go (because I really want to) but I don't want to have to turn around on Saturday afternoon and say "i cant come" and let everyone down at the last minute. Like I say, I'm up for a meet sometime else, whether that be during next week, next weekend or in October lol.
It's not that far to Grimsby Model Centre Mr. Steve. 20 minutes tops. :D
Quote from: Steve W on April 25, 2012, 11:20:22 AM
I don't want to have to turn around on Saturday afternoon and say "i cant come" and let everyone down at the last minute.
Unfortunately that's how I'm going to have to play it, if Sunday looks wet/too windy then no flying :(
PK
god luck for the weekend chaps, not likely to make it now as im needing some lipos again for the zeph and the phoenix is a bit wind shy
too long a trek to not fly
someone take some video plz
have fun
A washout on Sunday unfortunately by the looks of things:
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/bardney (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/bardney)
I bet you are all wondering how Saturday went at Bardney......
It was a little windy but not as bad as last year. One or two showers and rather chilly but that didn't stop a Skywalker flying along with a wing flown FPV and chasing a Sebart model being flown by the club Chairman.
Free burgers helped with the socialising and all those that braved the weather enjoyed the day.
Well before the day was over not only the club Chairman, but other members were already extending a further invite for September with hopefully better weather.
I will check my next leave schedule and put up a definate date in a couple of weeks.
As for tomorrow, I will make the decision when I get up whether to go flying depending on the weather of course, but i'm not going to hold my breath. It rather looks like a building day is forecast to be fair.
I'd just like to thank those that attended and look forward to the footage over the next day or two.
A big thank you to Bardney Flyers for the warm welcome as usual and the enthusiasm shown to us FPVer's.
More Later........
Despite the bad weather it was a good day out thanks to Chris and the other members of the Bardney Flyers Club. Sadly, due to the weather, there were only three FPV guests but we managed a few flights in 20-30mph wind between the showers. However, a great club site, superb facilities and a very friendly welcome. The tea, coffee and cheeseburgers were much appreciated, thanks. I will post some video once I have edited it.
The club has invited us back later this year, Chris will advise the date and we just need to fix the weather.
Nice one guys, great news that you got some flying in.
:) G
Despite the early rain and biting wind, I really had a great day at the Bardney Flyers Model Club. Chris and the members laid on a warm welcome and great hospitality and it was a shame more FPVers didn't make it. It was good to meet electricmick (Mick) and I hope we can arrange some flying together very soon given we live very close. It would be great if we could arrange another meeting in September when hopefully we can have better weather and a few more FPVers, that said, even with the wind today, it was good to get in the air and have three FPV flights with my modified Swift II. Come September, I should have my Zethyr II all ready!
Here are some pictures from the day and I'll post a video very shortly to show how windy it was.
Once again a big thanks to Chris for organising and the hospitality of the Bradney Flyers.
Steve and Mick check they have a good picture!
(http://s7.postimage.org/whoe23n8n/P1030989.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/whoe23n8n/)
Mick at the controls braving the wind!
(http://s14.postimage.org/6t1ouzizx/P1030991.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6t1ouzizx/)
Mick's Excellent tracking ground station
(http://s7.postimage.org/jp4vfx10n/P1030992.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jp4vfx10n/)
Mick's Skywalker
(http://s11.postimage.org/itv2zzpbz/P1030984.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/itv2zzpbz/)
Great pictures, that ground station looks fantastic.
I really want to fly at Bardney since it's so close to me in terms of a meet but I won't/can't fly in big winds yet.
Some video from my GoPro. At about 1.30 the wind was strong enough that although the plane was facing North the OSD data said we we travelling South - busy going nowhere as the lyric says.
Bardney Flyers 28 April 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W42Jaswnz8Y#ws)
Good place to fly as the old runways or chicken houses are hard to miss.
Looks like you had great fun, we deffo need one in the summer, it was too much of a gamble to come off a night shift and travel all that way with todays dismal weather forecast, but I will make Bardney this year
Excellent footage. I can't help wondering how many Lancaster crews have seen a similar view at about 3:30, straight along the main runway, Some with engines out or maybe shot up......
Anyway how does the 15th/16th of September grab anyone for the next attempt?
BFMC are having a "glider" weekend but have asked FPVUK to come along again.
There will be a glider tug available for those that want to FPV an aerotow launch.
Let me know your thoughts guys
DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for any occurring weather on that weekend.
Hopefully the weather will play ball, stuck it in my calendar.
Here's Mick's flight above from a different perspective.
Believe it or not, the wind noise reduction setting on the camera was enabled! :'(
Bardney Flyers Model Club - FPV Meeting - April 2012 Lincolnshire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t_DgnJjBRg#ws)
September sounds good to me Chris. I too have made a note of it and will come along.
Many thanks once again.
I noticed a couple of you were talking about it on the shoutbox last night.
The Bardney Meet is still on for the 15th / 16th September if anyone is interested.
Those that have been before will vouch for the fact that they are a very welcoming and friendly club.
The last 2 meets were dogged by highwinds but those that came enjoyed it I believe.
There is plenty of good accomodation around the area and a couple of good pubs.
For the more adventurous you might like to sleep in the "haunted" control tower.
So who's coming along? Don't give me the distance excuse as I doubt anyone will be travelling further than me from Afghanistan.
(ok I am not just travelling home for the meet)
Let me know if I can assist with anything as I am a local after all.
If the weather is good on the day I'll be there Chris, can never tell until the sun shines though so don't want to confirm yay or nay ... it's only a short distance from me though so no excuses if it's a nice day, as long as other people are going heh.
As long as it is not pee'ing it down or blowing a gale i will pop down.
Anyone need Location codes for GPS or SATNAVS?
Unless you know the area it's not that easy to find.
Yes please - post code will do for me.
I will be there all being well on the Saturday.
I thought I would put up location details as I find that always helps if you are going somewhere.
For those of you with SatNav it will be fairly easy. Just punch in LN3 5TP The site is located next door to a large chemical company called OMEX and they have a tower with their name on it so you shouldn't miss it.
The location is an old WWII airfield in Bardney, Lincolnshire.
It is a very picturesque area and steeped in history. From the air you are able to see the whole of the old airfield layout from where Lancaster bombers were flown.
Close by you have, RAF Coningsby, Woodhall Spa and Lincoln with its own cathedral and castle.
Having experienced firsthand the accommodation around there I can guarantee a warm and friendly stay if required.
I personally live almost an hour away from there but prefer to fly there to any other club closer to me.
A little more detail on the site:
There is 240 volt electricity for charging etc.
A fully fitted kitchen.
A work area for fixing those slight mishaps.
Hot and cold running water.
Tea, Coffee and soft drinks and more than likely burgers etc throughout the day.
There are a few very nice public houses within a mile of the site for those that fancy a larger lunch.
Hi all, got room for a little one? Ive never flown with any other fpv'ers let-alone met any!!!
What are the rules on kit & staying over night, can we camp on-site? Am a fully paid up member of the bmfa, got my card but forget where the insurance paper is.
Hi Flyn.
Sent you a PM.
I'm off on the 16th but dont finish work until 6am that morning :(
Ah so you'll be up and about :) See you there! lol
I feel a sick day coming on the 15th :)
I gotta say I'm really looking forward to this, I've already talked a mate of mine into coming as well. Should be a great chance to meet like minded flyers & soak up what everyone's doing with their kit, plus it'll be a chance just to take to the air somewhere new!
I really hope I don't get booked for work that weekend & more importantly I don't need to stop in at a model shop on the way to buy a boat to FPV instead!! I may just close the diary for that weekend too!
The 15th September is firmly marked on my calendar and Steve and I will be there again to enjoy the warm welcome from the Bardney Flyers Model Club.
Having attended this event earlier in the year, I can certainly recommend it an it would be great to see a few other FPVers turn out too.
Looking forward to it and keeping my fingers crossed for some nice weather and a little less wind this time!
Well it seems we have a lot of interest in the meet this time. Best I warn the Bardney Chairman to get more burgers in.
Will be good to have a few more there this time.
Any question on accomodation guys, let me know in plenty of time.
Quote from: Chris in Kabul on August 15, 2012, 02:22:47 AM
Well it seems we have a lot of interest in the meet this time. Best I warn the Bardney Chairman to get more burgers in.
Will be good to have a few more there this time.
Any question on accomodation guys, let me know in plenty of time.
Dude, can you ask the chairman if we can camp on a corner of the field or in the car park or somit? No fires goes without saying.
:D
oooo its my weekend off and only 30mins away from me :)
Hey Flyn, I believe it's private land that the club rent and don't know if the owner will allow it.
I'll ask the chairman today and let you know.
Last time he said people could stay in the tower which is reputably haunted so it's up to you. :run:
Quote from: Chris in Kabul on August 15, 2012, 09:27:29 AM
Hey Flyn, I believe it's private land that the club rent and don't know if the owner will allow it.
I'll ask the chairman today and let you know.
Last time he said people could stay in the tower which is reputably haunted so it's up to you. :run:
Cool mate thanks for enquiring for me, haunted control tower could be fun. Just got a set of Headplay goggles in the mail today, can't wait to use them!!!
Just had a talk to the Chairman of BMFC and he and the members are looking forward to us going down there again.
He wants to put some FPV gear in a towed glider which could be interesting.
I am going to put some gear in my BE2c rear seat so if the weathers calm enough for the old lady to fly, that also could make for some good authentic looking footage. I'm not practiced enough to go under the goggles with the old girl but passenger rides could be a winner.
Let's all pray to the weather God's guys as quite a few should be coming this time.
Man I really hope we get some nice weather, should be a good one!!
Hi Chris
I'd like to attend... I only live in Sleaford, so not far at all. Would be great to meet some other FPV'ers, it seems we're a fairly rare breed.
Could you PM me some details (rules etc) please.
Spooky.
Quote from: Spookfish on August 24, 2012, 10:29:55 PM
Hi Chris
I'd like to attend... I only live in Sleaford, so not far at all. Would be great to meet some other FPV'ers, it seems we're a fairly rare breed.
Could you PM me some details (rules etc) please.
Spooky.
not a million miles away I fly just outside Lincoln FPV :)
I'm a little further out, just south of Peterborough. Bit of a drive up but still not too bad.
QuoteI thought I would put up location details as I find that always helps if you are going somewhere.
For those of you with SatNav it will be fairly easy. Just punch in LN3 5TP The site is located next door to a large chemical company called OMEX and they have a tower with their name on it so you shouldn't miss it.
The location is an old WWII airfield in Bardney, Lincolnshire.
It is a very picturesque area and steeped in history. From the air you are able to see the whole of the old airfield layout from where Lancaster bombers were flown.
Close by you have, RAF Coningsby, Woodhall Spa and Lincoln with its own cathedral and castle.
Having experienced firsthand the accommodation around there I can guarantee a warm and friendly stay if required.
I personally live almost an hour away from there but prefer to fly there to any other club closer to me.
A little more detail on the site:
There is 240 volt electricity for charging etc.
A fully fitted kitchen.
A work area for fixing those slight mishaps.
Hot and cold running water.
Tea, Coffee and soft drinks and more than likely burgers etc throughout the day.
There are a few very nice public houses within a mile of the site for those that fancy a larger lunch.
As for rules. The usual frequency controls will be used for those on 35Mhz. If a lot turn up don't be surprised if the host club ask for your transmitters to be booked in for this reason. It makes sense and could save a model.
We are possibly looking at alternating the flying between us FPVers and the LOSers to make it fair.
Although they didn't ask for it last time it would be advisable to take your FPV or BMFA insurance.
There will be a brief by the chairman prior to commencing flying giving the local rules and non flying areas.
Both the last 2 meets have been very successful althought he weather was crap both times. the whole idea of the meets is to show FPV in a good light especially at a BMFA affiliated club.
Safety is paramount as always guys, for those of you who have not flown with others before, please listen to the brief for circuit directions etc and follow their lead.
One simple rule is "always stand in the pilots box while flying and always communicate your intent to take off or land with others already flying."
Everything will become clear on the day(s)
Sweet I'm looking forward to it.
What are the rules regarding buddy leads?
Spooky
Quote from: Spookfish on August 25, 2012, 11:27:39 AM
Sweet I'm looking forward to it.
What are the rules regarding buddy leads?
Spooky
+1 (prob a must)
Ah this sounds awesome! I only live in Lincoln, and my gf lives in Bardney.... so I'd love to come along to this and meet some flyers and FPVers.
Are none members welcome, possibly with the intention of joining the club? ;)
Cheers,
Keukpa
Another Lincolnshire flier? Welcome .. I'm up at Barton-Upon-Humber, right at the bridge.
Thanks :)
Have you ever crashed your craft into the drink? Done that a few times myself! :/
I'm in Lincoln (City of) right in the centre. :)
Keukpa
Are you coming on the 15th Sept Steve, it would be good to meet you?
I was talking to the Bardney Flyers Chairman at the NATS on Saturday evening and they're looking forward to seeing a few more FPVers there this time, albeit, keeping fingers crossed for better weather this time!
Cheers
Matt
Weather permitting, yup. Would be good to meet you too, I've enjoyed watching your vids on YouTube for a while.
Cool and likewise mate. Fingers crossed all round then for some good weather!
Quote from: keukpa on August 29, 2012, 11:56:17 PM
Ah this sounds awesome! I only live in Lincoln, and my gf lives in Bardney.... so I'd love to come along to this and meet some flyers and FPVers.
Are none members welcome, possibly with the intention of joining the club? ;)
Cheers,
Keukpa
I'm like 5 mins away I live in north Hykeham
Awesome! That is close!
Thanks for the PM, but for some reason the Forum wont allow me to send PMs, no idea why...
You seem to have much more stable videos than me, better quality and cover much further range, I'm hoping I can learn a thing or two from you guys! When I can send PMs I'll show you some of my videos!
Cheers,
Keukpa
keukpa
When you reach 20 posts you will be able to send PM's.
We had a lot of spamming a while back and put this restriction in place.
Hope you can make the Bardney meet, sounds like a few coming. Just hope the weather holds out as the last 2 meets have been gale force winds almost.
If you need to know anything you can e-mail me on
[email protected]
Hi Chris,
Ah, only 5 more posts to go then! :)
Yeah, I'm certainly going to try and make the Bardney meet, would be crazy not too considering I'll be IN Bardney! :)
Also, certainly need some tips on FPV from you guys, I've only been flying for about a month or so, and want to ensure my equipment is working OK etc.
I'm going to the club this Saturday to meet Brian? Just to say hello and introduce myself.
Look forward to meeting you!
Cheers,
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on August 30, 2012, 11:46:00 AM
Hi Chris,
Ah, only 5 more posts to go then! :)
Yeah, I'm certainly going to try and make the Bardney meet, would be crazy not too considering I'll be IN Bardney! :)
Also, certainly need some tips on FPV from you guys, I've only been flying for about a month or so, and want to ensure my equipment is working OK etc.
I'm going to the club this Saturday to meet Brian? Just to say hello and introduce myself.
Look forward to meeting you!
Cheers,
Keukpa
Yea,
I'm close but I do not fly at Bardney
Quote from: MarkLincs on August 30, 2012, 12:16:45 PM
Yea,
I'm close but I do not fly at Bardney
I've been looking for some flying clubs. I'll have to try the eagle one you sent me too! More the better :)
Cheers,
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on August 30, 2012, 05:39:35 PM
Quote from: MarkLincs on August 30, 2012, 12:16:45 PM
Yea,
I'm close but I do not fly at Bardney
I've been looking for some flying clubs. I'll have to try the eagle one you sent me too! More the better :)
Cheers,
Keukpa
Well its my weekend off and you can come visit not a problem I'll Pm my number later so if you want to you can come and visit and have a fly :)
The Heli guys will be around but its never busy busy so we'll get the odd flight in :)
Quote from: keukpa on August 30, 2012, 05:39:35 PM
Quote from: MarkLincs on August 30, 2012, 12:16:45 PM
Yea,
I'm close but I do not fly at Bardney
I've been looking for some flying clubs. I'll have to try the eagle one you sent me too! More the better :)
Cheers,
Keukpa
Hi,
phone number sent via PM
Also you've not said if you can already fly ?? unless I missed it ?
Mark
Thanks, got your PM, I'll text you my number. I'm going to the Barney club tomorrow, but if you're free Sunday I could come have a play?
Can I fly? Hmmmm..... not sure if I'd call it flying, but I can get it off the ground ;) I'll let you decide if you want to call it flying! hahah
Cheers,
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on August 31, 2012, 12:08:02 PM
Thanks, got your PM, I'll text you my number. I'm going to the Barney club tomorrow, but if you're free Sunday I could come have a play?
Can I fly? Hmmmm..... not sure if I'd call it flying, but I can get it off the ground ;) I'll let you decide if you want to call it flying! hahah
Cheers,
Keukpa
Your more than welcome to come and play sunday :)
off the ground is easy its getting back on the ground thats the fun bit... or not!
Quote from: MarkLincs on August 31, 2012, 12:27:05 PM
Quote from: keukpa on August 31, 2012, 12:08:02 PM
Thanks, got your PM, I'll text you my number. I'm going to the Barney club tomorrow, but if you're free Sunday I could come have a play?
Can I fly? Hmmmm..... not sure if I'd call it flying, but I can get it off the ground ;) I'll let you decide if you want to call it flying! hahah
Cheers,
Keukpa
Your more than welcome to come and play sunday :)
off the ground is easy its getting back on the ground thats the fun bit... or not!
have you ever been in the situation that a plane DIDN'T come back to the ground? :D
Ah yes, I should probably add that I don't fly planes (although I will be building one at some point), my FPVing is done via a quadcopter. :)
Cheers,
Keukpa
Quote from: hase2 on August 31, 2012, 02:03:32 PM
Quote from: MarkLincs on August 31, 2012, 12:27:05 PM
Quote from: keukpa on August 31, 2012, 12:08:02 PM
Thanks, got your PM, I'll text you my number. I'm going to the Barney club tomorrow, but if you're free Sunday I could come have a play?
Can I fly? Hmmmm..... not sure if I'd call it flying, but I can get it off the ground ;) I'll let you decide if you want to call it flying! hahah
Cheers,
Keukpa
Your more than welcome to come and play sunday :)
off the ground is easy its getting back on the ground thats the fun bit... or not!
have you ever been in the situation that a plane DIDN'T come back to the ground? :D
its how they get to the ground thats intresting :D
Quote from: keukpa on August 31, 2012, 02:10:27 PM
Ah yes, I should probably add that I don't fly planes (although I will be building one at some point), my FPVing is done via a quadcopter. :)
Cheers,
Keukpa
I can teach you to fly if required and I'll let you have a go with my skywalker :)
Quote from: MarkLincs on August 31, 2012, 04:10:31 PM
I can teach you to fly if required and I'll let you have a go with my skywalker :)
Sweet, sounds awesome! I'll PM you my number and a video of my flying! (I've broken 20 posts now!)
Hope the weather holds out!
Keukpa
Hi Guys,
The Bardney FPV meet is fast approaching so I thought i'd keep the thread alive once again.
I'm finally home in 6 days time. It has been a long 17 weeks in Afghanistan this time and looking forward to a break.
I got an e-mail from Bardney yesterday and it seems they are looking forward to some FPV action. Here's a short quote from the e-mail.
QuoteHi Everyone
Firstly i would like to remind everybody that the Scale Day is on Sunday and the following weekend is fpv weekend and it would be nice for a grand turnout as we have had in recent years,(plus im ordering burgers and i cant eat them all...subject to belief.!!)
For those of you that turn up you will understand the part in brackets as soon as you see Tyrone. He's far from undernourished could be a way of describing him.
Any questions guys, now is the time to be asking.
KEUKPA
Did you get to the Bardney club and meet the guys?
Here's the forecast a week out:
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/Bardney (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/Bardney)
Not looking the best at this stage, but we live in hope that this will change!
If it was this weekend it would be perfect - typical!
If the weather is crap this time I give up.
3 Events organized now with the 1st two being windy.
If this one is, as I say I'm giving up organizing another.
You've got the backing of a great club and forward thinking Chairman who is open to FPV as long as it's done sensibly. Even if it is windy, it won't stop me attending, I'll still fly as I did before and if I can have a good natter about FPV with like minded individuals and learn something as well as hopefully giving something back, then that will be a good day for me!
We appreciate you taking the time to organise Chris, so don't get down beat about the weather! None of us can change that, but we'll try to make the most out of it and keep our fingers crossed that the forecast is wrong!
tbh take the weather forecast with a pinch of salt anyway, it says it's supposed to be 21mph gusts outside at the minute, yet if I look out the window the birds are flying around and the trees aren't even moving....
With only a few days to go before the Bardney meet I have taken to sacrificing the odd chicken and praying to the weather Gods.
Let's see if it works :D
I am looking forward to it!!!
I am also dancing round the garden naked with nothing but a fig leaf, screaming to the gods of water to stay away!!!
Quote from: shuntridge on September 08, 2012, 09:11:58 AM
I am looking forward to it!!!
I am also dancing round the garden naked with nothing but a fig leaf, screaming to the gods of water to stay away!!!
Simon,
now i'm worried....
okay I'm now going to go and call the men in white coats to fetch you!
:D :D :D
Quote from: shuntridge on September 08, 2012, 09:11:58 AM
I am looking forward to it!!!
I am also dancing round the garden naked with nothing but a fig leaf, screaming to the gods of water to stay away!!!
PK books electric shock therapy session to blank out mental picture he can't get rid off :o
Fig leaf? I'm praying to the gods of WIND to stay away, let alone water. :o
Quote from: Steve W on September 08, 2012, 03:09:45 PM
Fig leaf? I'm praying to the gods of WIND to stay away, let alone water. :o
:laugh: :laugh:
You would need your "Spotter"!!!
The forecast is getting better! :D :D :D :D :D
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/Bardney (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/Bardney)
Keep dancing, bitch! lol
Quote from: Steve W on September 08, 2012, 03:55:35 PM
The forecast is getting better! :D :D :D :D :D
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/Bardney (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/Bardney)
Keep dancing, bitch! lol
I'm dancin' I'M DANCIN....... :laugh:
Good Lord what I started here. :-[
If the wind is slight I may get my beauty out to display as well on the day(s)
Well I think all the chicken sacrificing and Shuntridges fig dancing seems to be working. each day I look at the weather forecast the wind is getting lower. 7- 9 mph when I just checked so anyone should be able to manage that wind speed.
I'm outta Kabul for a day in Dubai Head office tomorrow and then leaving for Manchester on the 03:00 flight Wednesday morning, if I make it out of the Irish Bar to the gate that is.
Hopefully we will have a good turn out.
Lol, I`m still attending this weekend, if the weather spoils it ( again ) so be it ! At least we can meet up :)
Indeed - what day are you going down?
Sunday by the looks of things, off a night shift, should be fun :)
ouch! rather you than me mate lol
At least Ill have a really good excuse for crashing :)
Ah just get a few hours extra kip on Saturday, you'll be reet :) Couple of red bulls!
How many people are coming from Oop North?
Have you worked a route out yet? I suppose you could come in from Goole if you came down the A1 and started across towards Hull, then take the M180 to Scunthorpe. We could meet up at the big roundabout at Scunthorpe right at the top of the A15, and convoy down towards Lincoln?
Basically this route .. convoy meet point @ B http://goo.gl/maps/KVHzJ (http://goo.gl/maps/KVHzJ)
At least I won't be the only tired one there... I will be getting in at 5am, few hours sleep then on my way ;D ;D
Gonna go A15 route myself from Doncaster. Well pop onto to it about half way..
You going across from Gainsborough?
Talking of Convoys -
Anyone else going from the South - up the A46 want to meet Saturday am ??
So... provisional attendee names:
1. Steve W
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I have a little stash of firstpersonview.co.uk stickers if anyone wants them, they're only little tiny things but £10 each ONO :laugh:
Quote from: Steve W on September 10, 2012, 09:53:32 PM
So... provisional attendee names:
1. Steve W
2. wgt40w (Saturday)
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I have a little stash of firstpersonview.co.uk stickers if anyone wants them, they're only little tiny things but £10 each ONO :laugh:
well i'm 30 mins away...
Put my name down on that list, I'm there sat & sun!
So... provisional attendee names:
1. Steve W
2. wgt40w (Saturday)
3. Flyn ( saturday )
4. Coyote ( Sunday )
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add me both days might not be flying though just watching and learning :)
I've got a pass out for the weekend ;D so assuming I can get a B&B, I'll be there Sat & Sun morning along with my FPV wingman Steve.
So... provisional attendee names:
1. Steve W (Sunday, prays to god his gear is all working beforehand)
2. wgt40w (Saturday)
3. Flyn ( saturday & Sunday)
4. Coyote ( Sunday )
5. MarkLincs (Sat & Sun - Maybe just watching)
6. mjc1970 (Matt) & steveduke916 (Sat & Sun) (Sunday depending on whether we can get a B&B)
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Nah, guys put me down for both days!
1. Steve W (Sunday)
2. wgt40w (Saturday)
3. Flyn ( saturday & Sunday)
4. Coyote ( Sunday )
5. MarkLincs (Sat & Sun - Maybe just watching)
6. mjc1970 (Matt) & steveduke916 (Sat & Sun) (Sunday depending on whether we can get a B&B)
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Sweet ;)
I can do either day or both, weather depending. Hope this wind dies down!
1. Steve W (Sunday)
2. wgt40w (Saturday)
3. Flyn ( saturday & Sunday)
4. Coyote ( Sunday )
5. MarkLincs (Sat & Sun - Maybe just watching)
6. mjc1970 (Matt) & steveduke916 (Sat & Sun) (Sunday depending on whether we can get a B&B)
7. Spookfish (Jules) (Sat and/or Sun)
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Just so everyone knows, I'll be the bald, shifty looking one carrying reams of duct tape :laugh:
Lol I'll be the one battling to remain concious
Quote from: Coyote on September 11, 2012, 04:41:34 PM
Lol I'll be the one battling to remain concious
Don't drink and fly
Too right Drink n Fly, Redbull gives you wings ! :)
1. Steve W (Sunday)
2. wgt40w (Saturday)
3. Flyn ( saturday & Sunday)
4. Coyote ( Sunday )
5. MarkLincs (Sat & Sun - Maybe just watching)
6. mjc1970 (Matt) & steveduke916 (Sat & Sun) (Sunday depending on whether we can get a B&B)
7. Spookfish (Jules) (Sat and/or Sun)
8.TeamFTP - S.Huntridge (Sunday from about 12'ish - getting in at 5am so Red Bull'ed to the max)
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Anyone fancy a meet up in McDonalds or something first to grab a brew, or is there coffee onsite?
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 06:54:26 PM
Anyone fancy a meet up in McDonalds or something first to grab a brew, or is there coffee onsite?
The wife has threatened to make some buns n' cakes for the day!!!
Even if I do say so, she makes some wicked buns!!!
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 06:54:26 PM
Anyone fancy a meet up in McDonalds or something first to grab a brew, or is there coffee onsite?
They tend to have stuff on site at bardney or used to...
You won't go near a McDonalds on the way to Bardney as I recall the nearest one you would be miles away from it, its on outercircle road Lincoln.
For people coming from the south and up the A46 its just off the A46 at South Hykeham opposite Pennels garden centre
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 06:54:26 PM
Anyone fancy a meet up in McDonalds or something first to grab a brew, or is there coffee onsite?
McDonalds
1) Just off A46 as the Lincoln bypass is approached from the South.
2) Just off the A46 at the northern end of Newark, where the A1 junction is.
I'd be happy to meet at either or maybe both !!
PS On the Saturday I will also be bringing a couple of helicopters, which I would like someone else to fly to check them out.
Any heli pilots going on Saturday ??
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 08:19:10 PM
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 06:54:26 PM
Anyone fancy a meet up in McDonalds or something first to grab a brew, or is there coffee onsite?
McDonalds
1) Just off A46 as the Lincoln bypass is approached from the South.
2) Just off the A46 at the northern end of Newark, where the A1 junction is.
I'd be happy to meet at either or maybe both !!
Problem is Steve will approach from the north A15 I suspect
But I know where Bardney club is and I can meet at Number 1 any coming from the south and then lead you all onto Bardney...
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 08:21:33 PM
PS On the Saturday I will also be bringing a couple of helicopters, which I would like someone else to fly to check them out.
Any heli pilots going on Saturday ??
Hum... been to long for me to touch one really...
what are they ? flybar or flybarless ? I.C or electric ?
note: Bardney club does not let no one without a BMFA 'A' hover a heli solo you need to be on a buddy lead as I recall...
Quote from: MarkLincs on September 11, 2012, 08:23:47 PM
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 08:21:33 PM
PS On the Saturday I will also be bringing a couple of helicopters, which I would like someone else to fly to check them out.
Any heli pilots going on Saturday ??
Hum... been to long for me to touch one really...
what are they ? flybar or flybarless ? I.C or electric ?
note: Bardney club does not let no one without a BMFA 'A' hover a heli solo you need to be on a buddy lead as I recall...
Helis are:
1) Thunder Tiger Innovator MD530 electric with flybar.
2) Align Trex 600 electric with flybar & scale Ecuriel body.
I am perfectly capable of hovering both of them, but have never had any connection with bmfa.
Quote from: MarkLincs on September 11, 2012, 08:22:39 PM
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 08:19:10 PM
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 06:54:26 PM
Anyone fancy a meet up in McDonalds or something first to grab a brew, or is there coffee onsite?
McDonalds
1) Just off A46 as the Lincoln bypass is approached from the South.
2) Just off the A46 at the northern end of Newark, where the A1 junction is.
I'd be happy to meet at either or maybe both !!
Problem is Steve will approach from the north A15 I suspect
But I know where Bardney club is and I can meet at Number 1 any coming from the south and then lead you all onto Bardney...
Would be happy to meet up at No 1, yet do not need to be 'led'. Lincoln to Bardney, then on to Baumber = one of my favourite Impreza driving roads !
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 08:54:13 PM
Quote from: MarkLincs on September 11, 2012, 08:22:39 PM
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 08:19:10 PM
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 06:54:26 PM
Anyone fancy a meet up in McDonalds or something first to grab a brew, or is there coffee onsite?
McDonalds
1) Just off A46 as the Lincoln bypass is approached from the South.
2) Just off the A46 at the northern end of Newark, where the A1 junction is.
I'd be happy to meet at either or maybe both !!
Problem is Steve will approach from the north A15 I suspect
But I know where Bardney club is and I can meet at Number 1 any coming from the south and then lead you all onto Bardney...
Would be happy to meet up at No 1, yet do not need to be 'led'. Lincoln to Bardney, then on to Baumber = one of my favourite Impreza driving roads !
Nice car :)
and I'll follow you because I'd just get over taken :)
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 08:51:25 PM
Quote from: MarkLincs on September 11, 2012, 08:23:47 PM
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 08:21:33 PM
PS On the Saturday I will also be bringing a couple of helicopters, which I would like someone else to fly to check them out.
Any heli pilots going on Saturday ??
Hum... been to long for me to touch one really...
what are they ? flybar or flybarless ? I.C or electric ?
note: Bardney club does not let no one without a BMFA 'A' hover a heli solo you need to be on a buddy lead as I recall...
Helis are:
1) Thunder Tiger Innovator MD530 electric with flybar.
2) Align Trex 600 electric with flybar & scale Ecuriel body.
I am perfectly capable of hovering both of them, but have never had any connection with bmfa.
its there Rules not mine!
Nice Helicopters
I can recommend the burgers they cooked for us at Bardney in April! They made us very welcome and plenty of tea and coffee on offer.
I'm sure they won't mind you taking your own food to heat up if required too.
I fly helicopters and can test them out for you if you wish (assuming mode 2?). I may throw my little Blade 450X in the back of my car too. Great little helicopter that!
PS. I have my BMFA A certificate in both Fixed Wing and Helicopters, so there shouldn't be an issue there :)
Don't want to jinx it but forecast is looking like light winds! And there was me thinking Bardney was a designated Hurricane zone!
Are you coming along Simon ?
Quote from: mjc1970 on September 11, 2012, 09:10:51 PM
I can recommend the burgers they cooked for us at Bardney in April! They made us very welcome and plenty of tea and coffee on offer.
I'm sure they won't mind you taking your own food to heat up if required too.
I fly helicopters and can test them out for you if you wish (assuming mode 2?). I may throw my little Blade 450X in the back of my car too. Great little helicopter that!
PS. I have my BMFA A certificate in both Fixed Wing and Helicopters, so there shouldn't be an issue there :)
Many thanks - will take you up on your offer - SATURDAY & YES both Mode 2 Throttle on left
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 09:36:16 PM
Many thanks - will take you up on your offer - SATURDAY & YES both Mode 2 Throttle on left
No problems. I have a B&B booked now, so I intend to be there Saturday and Sunday am. See you there.
Cheers
Matt
Excellent stuff guys, I'm looking forward to this now :D
I'm coming down the A15 myself, no idea if anyone else is but the McDonalds I'll probably get a coffee from is a bit of a detour intowards Scunthorpe for a couple of miles onto the South industrial estate where Argos and Morrisons are... or I could just make a flask heh.
What sort of time are most people hoping to arrive at Bardney on Saturday ??
Good question, I was thinking 10am might suffice but I'm not averse to coming down for sunset :D
I'm just not sure how much flying I'll be able to get in with 2 lipos and no field charger :(
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 10:20:48 PM
Good question, I was thinking 10am might suffice but I'm not averse to coming down for sunset :D
I'm just not sure how much flying I'll be able to get in with 2 lipos and no field charger :(
Understand 240v elec available at Bardney (as long as you don't want the kettle !) - I will have a charger with me that can charge 4 batteries at the same time - what connectors does your battery have on it ??
I'm aiming between 9am and 10am.
Bring your charger Steve, there are facilities to charge your batteries there. I'm going to bring my charger which is one of those which will do four lipos at once. I use XT60 and Deans connections, so unless you use anything different to that, your welcome to charge your batteries on my charger. If you use anything different, just bring the leads with you and I'm sure they'll work in mine.
I use deans .. my charger is a 1 Amp balance charger, takes about 2.5 - 3 hours to charge + balance a 2200mAh battery... :laugh:
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 10:31:08 PM
I use deans .. my charger is a 1 Amp balance charger, takes about 2.5 - 3 hours to charge + balance a 2200mAh battery... :laugh:
We'll soon get those cooked for you then!
Quote from: mjc1970 on September 11, 2012, 10:33:11 PM
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 10:31:08 PM
I use deans .. my charger is a 1 Amp balance charger, takes about 2.5 - 3 hours to charge + balance a 2200mAh battery... :laugh:
We'll soon get those cooked for you then!
@mjc1970 - Are you going to take your 'welders' helmet ? If so I'll also take mine - so we can look daft together !!
And I will be taking a couple of cameras to record the occasion :)
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 08:21:33 PM
PS On the Saturday I will also be bringing a couple of helicopters, which I would like someone else to fly to check them out.
Any heli pilots going on Saturday ??
Hi bud,
I've got a Heli bmfa "A" & fly a trex 600 E flybar, I can check you heli's for you if you like, balance your mains & tail blades & then the whole heads on each Heli - it makes a massive difference to how they fly.
Hopefully I'll be bring mine toting a dslr to record the day.
Quote from: wgt40w on September 11, 2012, 10:36:48 PM
Quote from: mjc1970 on September 11, 2012, 10:33:11 PM
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 10:31:08 PM
I use deans .. my charger is a 1 Amp balance charger, takes about 2.5 - 3 hours to charge + balance a 2200mAh battery... :laugh:
We'll soon get those cooked for you then!
@mjc1970 - Are you going to take your 'welders' helmet ? If so I'll also take mine - so we can look daft together !!
Nah, it's been sold on eBay now! Less the cloverleaf that is! ;) I'm sure we'll all look daft as it is with our Fatsharks on!
Quote from: Steve W on September 11, 2012, 10:40:32 PM
And I will be taking a couple of cameras to record the occasion :)
I have 2x GoPro's and a couple of mounts that I will bring so can strap on / velcro to various aircraft if people want.
I reckon this could easily turn out to be a fantastic day given the sound of it - cheers to Chris for sorting it out, looking forward to saying hello again bud.
Can't wait especially if the Wx plays ball :D
I'm quite looking forward to it I mist say - should be a good one.
Got a new plane to try out too!
Damn 24 hours travelling home and my thread goes wild. Nice to see some good interest though.
My good lady has decided to do a BBQ on Saturday evening so i'll be leaving slightly earlier than I had hoped but will be there early enough to have a good day anyway.
I will be bring the skywalker that was ready 6 months ago but due to weather (as usual) it is still waiting.
Everything is on charged or charging and ready to roll.
I have the FY21 in the SW yet to try out as well.
If anyone needs B&B's there's a list further down this thread somewhere of good ones.
Looking at todays weather in NE lincs I have sent the missus out to get a few live chickens in just in case.
Quote
or I could just make a flask heh.
Steve, why would you need a flask I doubt if it'll take you an hour to get there.
Takes me 40-45 minutes.
If any one has any questions on the day or on the way my number is 07805369457
Anyone coming up or down the A1 to Lincoln or along the A46 and your passing Newark these guys are a 2 min diversion and well worth dropping in for bits and bobs and they had Graupner 10x5s for Quads as well
http://www.gliders.uk.com/ (http://www.gliders.uk.com/)
For those of you with SatNav the postcode for the site is LN3 5TP
my number is 07805369457 for any last minute questions or problems finding it.
Just trying to keep the Bardney thread on top as it's tomorrow :D
I'm just finishing off the last few bits on my new Mk II Rookie before I add some decals and stickers ready for the maiden at Bardney tomorrow! Looking forward to it.
(http://s17.postimage.org/608isyuvv/2012_09_14_09_15_41.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/608isyuvv/)
The weather tomorrow (Saturday) looks promising... Sunny all day, all be it with a 12mph westerly wind (gusting upto 23mph).
Spooky.
The weather for Sunday is not quite as good... Cloudy with a 16mph south westerly wind (gusting to 28mph).
Spooky.
Aaargh, wonder which would be the best day to go now then.
I have no choice, Sunday it will be :)
Yea ok, Sunday it is for me as well to be honest I need the Saturday for doing the Easy Star up :laugh:
Can I get someone's phone number in case my randomly accurate sat nav doesn't get me right where I need ? :)
I'm on 07990523015 ... would be good if other people posted theirs up too, I'm not exactly sure where I'm going myself :laugh:
Count this rookie in, i hope to make it around 11....
Bring it on!
sweeeet
Guys just use the postcode which Chris provided earlier in the thread. When you see the chemical factory you're pretty well there. The club is just to the left of the chemical factory down a small road.
Now let's load the car up! See you there :)
Just to reiterate the details.
For those of you with SatNav the postcode for the site is LN3 5TP
my number is 07805369457 for any last minute questions or problems finding it.
Weather Update for you all
Sunny with wind speeds of 12mph according to the BBC
so anywhere between 10/20mph then ;D ;D ;D ;D
but its a stunning morning in Lincoln :)
Have a great day guys, leave some burgers for tomorrow! :P
Clear blue skies at Bardney!
Not having fun at all!
Jealous! It better be as nice tomorrow! What time will you guys be up and about flying? I might just come down early and kick the day off nicely :)
Quote from: Steve W on September 15, 2012, 01:39:37 PM
Jealous! It better be as nice tomorrow! What time will you guys be up and about flying? I might just come down early and kick the day off nicely :)
YEP the weather is AWESOME TODAY!!! Defo hope it is the same tmoz when I pop down for a fly!!!
We are stopping at a B&B in Bardney so should be here about 9am if not earlier.
Cracking weather today with just a gentle breeze.
The Hampsha / Oxon massiv are coming tomorrow :)
Looks excellent, hope its as nice tomorrow :)
Quote from: Flyboysee on September 15, 2012, 03:28:22 PM
The Hampsha / Oxon massiv are coming tomorrow :)
oh god, lock up your animals.
Quote from: Steve W on September 15, 2012, 04:00:13 PM
Quote from: Flyboysee on September 15, 2012, 03:28:22 PM
The Hampsha / Oxon massiv are coming tomorrow :)
oh god, lock up your animals.
I am sure they will bring up their own supply in their car boots!!!
It was good to meet a few of the guy today
Good weather, may get chance to drop in Sunday as well
Photos will have to be uploaded later
Brilliant day's flying with one brown pants moment from the Spook! One of his nine lives very much used up!
Yeah, came down for an hour or so earlier, was busy :) with lots of gear that I was drooling over, especially a real nice bright green Zephyr II, apologies to the chap but his name slips my mind :D
Can't wait to get down there tomorrow morning :D
Top day out!
Well worth the trek up to the flying site.
Great to meet everyone and thanks for all the advice, especially Matt and Steve (the ET guru!) cheers guys!
Gutted I can't be there tmrw. Hope the weather holds out for the day.
Cheers
Colt
Just got in from a great day at Bardney, its a brilliant club, they couldn't have been more welcoming. Met a great bunch of guys and the weather was spot on.
The Zeph's 5th flight (3rd FPV) nearly ended in a long walk followed by some tree climbing and a lot of swearing, but thankfully, more due to luck than anything else, it all turned out peachy. Sadly I forgot to turn the GoPro on, so no vid.
Thanks Steve for the hand launch and getting the tracker pointing back at the plane.
Going back again tomorrow for more FPV fun and frolics!
Spooky
Quote from: KevChallis on September 15, 2012, 10:14:39 PM
Yeah, came down for an hour or so earlier, was busy :) with lots of gear that I was drooling over, especially a real nice bright green Zephyr II, apologies to the chap but his name slips my mind :D
Cheers Kev, that'll be my Mean Green Zeph!
Spooky AKA Jules.
Pictures From Saturday
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I have no idea why but for stupido reason I cannot upload more than one picture per post
Could be user error maybe.. but the pictures are only 98k no where near 512k max size
You should be able to add 20 per post Mark
Quote from: Spookfish on September 16, 2012, 01:24:19 AM
Quote from: KevChallis on September 15, 2012, 10:14:39 PM
Yeah, came down for an hour or so earlier, was busy :) with lots of gear that I was drooling over, especially a real nice bright green Zephyr II, apologies to the chap but his name slips my mind :D
Cheers Kev, that'll be my Mean Green Zeph!
Spooky AKA Jules.
Yes it will be, I can remember your name now you say it haha. ;)
Not as warm today, but half a dozen flights in already.
4 hours sleep, one bacon sandwich, one can of red bull.... one Zephyr ZII and a DJI F450, lets make my way to Bardney!!
I attended Bardney yesterday, Saturday. A great day out, only made possible by the organisational skills of Chris (in Kabul) and the co-operation of the other Bardney Flyers Members - WHO COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE WELCOMING.
Bardney is a great example to all other bmfa affiliated Clubs. Their Members readily accepted that we were ALL sharing the same passion - TO FLY, albeit flying a variety of differing types.
On Saturday flown were FPV, Stunt planes, EDF jets, Wings, Towed Gliders and even Helicopters.
We all got on very well - and THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE.
Why any other bmfa clubs are 'sniffy' about FPV I really cannot imagine.
Bardney & Chris - you are a great bunch - I welcome any future chance to visit you again - if I lived nearer I would have joined on the spot.
A day to remember - especially seeing Spooky's My Flydream Tracker suddenly in mid flight turn 180 degrees away from the plane !
Quote from: Coyote on September 16, 2012, 04:44:25 AM
You should be able to add 20 per post Mark
what it should do and what it does are two different things :+ :+
Z's together
Very Nice :)
I have a feeling Ian (Coyote) may be adding to this thread soon.
Nice to see you eventually mate, hope all ended well........
I'll be doing a write up over the next couple of days when I catch up with my TODO list that has slipped 2 days.
Simply a MASSIVE THANKS for a fantastic day. Even though it was windy we still managed to get some good flying in. ;D ;D
As for Coyote :'( :'( NOT GOOD AT ALL!!!! Feel his pain!!!
Thanks again to all at Bardney Flying Club. A great bunch of folks and a stunning site to fly from!!
Quote from: Flyn on September 16, 2012, 03:25:53 PM
Z's together
Great pics and GREAT WINGS!! Great to see them flying together!!
Another great day at Bardney! Quite a bit windier today but we got the Z's up in the end. Tracker still not playing ball, a few people seemed to be having GPS issues though so maybe it was just a bad location/day for GPS. The Eagle Tree boys didn't seem to be having any GPS probs though (I'm using EzOSD Team Black Sheep Edition).
A huge thanks to Chris (in Kabul), and all the other Bardney Club members for letting us come and play on their patch, it's a great club and has been an awesome weekend.
Spooky
Some pics from today:
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Nice pics. Great action shot of Simon (TeamFTP) launching the X8.
Spooky
Here's the X8 launch. Only a short clip taken from my phone.
http://youtu.be/lL_yP6DIieI (http://youtu.be/lL_yP6DIieI)
Was a great day ( even with mishap ) I totally enjoyed myself, met some great FPVUK members and couldn`t have asked any more of our hosts. Hats off to Bardney`s members :)
Given your last GPS position, the height you were at and the fact it was down wind. I'd be looking in the circl
and thats a great hunting spot I will check it out
I dont think it will of crossed the B125 though...
but will check out the area :)
Steve that's two but crack shots now :)
Very good to meet everyone today - despite no flying for me in mega wind [still taking it easy], it was great to meet you all. Was a day of ups and downs to be sure. Nice to mix with the club guys as well.
Richard
Best weekend flying I've had for a very long time & it was great to meet other FPV'ers at last, what a cool club - thank you Bardney!! Just a real shame about Ian's poor X8.
I recorded a few people's flights on my ground station so I'll edit some good bits & post it.
Also Simon (Team FTP) I hope you got some good footage of my Zeph in the air today, I'll look forward to seeing it!
I echo the sentiments of everyone who went, fantastic club and great to meet some usernames even if I did forget everyones names immediately :laugh:
Here's hoping the X8 turns up safe and sound, it's a great looking bird.
FPV meets 3D - FPV Meet Bardney Sept 2012 - Eagle Tree OSD / Keycam #16
Thanks to the Bardney Model Flyers Club for hosting an excellent weekend of FPV flying. Great to meet a number of the guys from FPVUK.org and see some of the great kit on show. Thanks Flyn for capturing this OSD video with your ground station! I'll be in touch matey!
This video was taken on Saturday afternoon and shows me flying FPV with my Graupner Rookie as the Bardney Chairman Andy Gedney puts on an excellent aerobatic and 3D show with his Edge 540. Great flying Andy and once again many thanks for yours and the Bardney's hospitality. Look forward to see you again in 2013.
http://youtu.be/VGebSYGvlns (http://youtu.be/VGebSYGvlns)
Quote from: Flyn on September 17, 2012, 01:02:31 AM
Best weekend flying I've had for a very long time & it was great to meet other FPV'ers at last, what a cool club - thank you Bardney!! Just a real shame about Ian's poor X8.
I recorded a few people's flights on my ground station so I'll edit some good bits & post it.
Also Simon (Team FTP) I hope you got some good footage of my Zeph in the air today, I'll look forward to seeing it!
Yep was an awesome meet!!!
Got some footage of the zephyrs flying, would not say it is great but good at least. Best bit was following the Piper Cub, pretty much up it's ass!!
Anyone else sunburnt? My face and head are lobstered :laugh:
I have a nice glow! Although I made sure I slapped plenty of sun cream on over the two days. :cooldance:
No suncream here, paying for it ... blisters, agh!
10am till around 3pm
Right over 20 miles driven
loads of Farmers ploughing now have my phone number including some Farm mangers who has his game keepers on the look out.
Walked more than I care to mention as well, so many white carrier bags from a distance a flick of white off to look and nope.
But hopefully anyone stumbles across it they'll give me a bell
Quote from: MarkLincs on September 17, 2012, 05:26:34 PM
10am till around 3pm
Right over 20 miles driven
loads of Farmers ploughing now have my phone number including some Farm mangers who has his game keepers on the look out.
Walked more than I care to mention as well, so many white carrier bags from a distance a flick of white off to look and nope.
But hopefully anyone stumbles across it they'll give me a bell
Good work Mark!!!!! I am sure he will appreciate it loads!!!!! :D :D :D
Big time thanks to Mark, that`s above and beyond the call of duty mate, greatly appreciated :)
Top fella Mark.... have a Karma on me :thumbsup:
(I reckon it's gone to FPV heaven and is still floating round up there !)
Top work Mark.
I'm starting to think
a) it's buried in a bush somewhere really obsecure (sods law with all the nice flat fields around!)
b) it's somewhere else completely .. the wind was pretty high on the ground, god knows what it was like up there. Last frame showed ~600 foot high at 30kmh, in ABM mode it could have gone for a while I reckon.
Fingers crossed
Quote from: Steve W on September 17, 2012, 09:42:50 AM
Anyone else sunburnt? My face and head are lobstered :laugh:
I'm looking rather radiant!
Spooky
Here's the Eagle Tree flight path of one of my Bardney FPV Flights with my 35Mhz Rookie. 0.5km to the old runway where the buildings are.
(http://s9.postimage.org/52gi9d2bf/Bardney_FPV_Eagle_Tree_Flight_Path.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/52gi9d2bf/)
Quote from: Coyote on September 17, 2012, 06:43:04 PM
Big time thanks to Mark, that`s above and beyond the call of duty mate, greatly appreciated :)
Hi there. I know a farmer who has found an X8 DELTA WING on their land over at Baumber(about 9 miles from Bardney). I did a bit of detective work and found this forum via google and saw a member has lost one at the weekend. If the owner(or someone who knows them) would like to contact me via email
[email protected] then I will put you in touch with the farmer. The model is being stored in his garage, so it is safe. If the owner would like to give a small donation to our village church fund, as a thank-you, that would really be appreciated!!!
Kindest Regards,
Crystal
Woohoo! I can pick this up if you like Coyote :)
Cricklechat, you have email - phone me on 07990 523015.
Quote
Hi there. I know a farmer who has found an X8 DELTA WING on their land over at Baumber(about 9 miles from Bardney). I did a bit of detective work and found this forum via google and saw a member has lost one at the weekend. If the owner(or someone who knows them) would like to contact me via email [email protected] then I will put you in touch with the farmer. The model is being stored in his garage, so it is safe. If the owner would like to give a small donation to our village church fund, as a thank-you, that would really be appreciated!!!
Kindest Regards,
Crystal
I can collect it for Ian and hold it if he says yes to this, I can have it collected tonight/Friday and delivered to Ian friday afternoon maybe ?
Snap LOL
Steve, Looks like we replied same sort of time
Well ain't that brilliant!!! Pleased the model is safe an can get back to its rightful owner,
Also pleased that there are good people out there, that go out of their way to get something back to its owner, and not just flog it on eBay!!
:)
That is awesome news!! A big thanks for getting in touch with the forum and letting us know. I am sure Coyota is well happy!!!
Let's hope it is up and flying again very soon.
COYOTE:
Suggest you put a couple of Contact Phone no. Labels on your X8 in case it strays again.
PS Why did it 'stray' this time ??
Happy for you it has been found - bet you were already thinking what to build next if it wasn't found !!
Wooohoo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get in there !!!!!!!!!!!
Many many thanks to the finder and to you Crystal for getting in touch, that more than made my day :)
I can`t believe someone found it :) :) :)
Cheers Steve for collecting it for me :)
I had a contact number in it wtg40w but it was an old one, I took it out but never got around to renewing it. However the massive FPVUK stickers seemed to have done the job just fine :)
Well, it's in safe hands now and not too shabby considering it's been outside in the elements for 4 days straight.
Damage:
Go Pro gone
Motor gone (and mount obliterated!)
Wingtip snapped off (and it had been repaired previously).
VTX antenna is pancaked :laugh:
One battery puffed up
In terms of searching, DAMN we were close on the day!!!! Argh how infuriating is that!
(http://www.intothebluerc.co.uk/public/x8search.jpg)
See for yourself:
Coyotes X8 after 4 days lost in a field (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7RExF92SnE#)
Looking forward to seeing her fly once more! With, *cough*, both batteries plugged in this time ;D
It's always so refreshing to find out there's lovely people out there who would find a plane with no contact details on it, and then go out of their way to try and reunite it with the owner by looking at the stickers, and then using google.
It was our pleasure to help reunite. Hopefully, the missing bits will be found upon another search by Ant. You guys were SO close on Sunday to where it was!!! Lucky really that it made it over the very busy A158 road or it may not have faired as well as it did!!!
Best of luck to Ian with the repairs and getting it flying again.
Kind Regards,
Crystal.
Quote from: Steve W on September 21, 2012, 12:14:08 AM
Well, it's in safe hands now and not too shabby considering it's been outside in the elements for 4 days straight.
Damage:
Go Pro gone
Motor gone (and mount obliterated!)
Wingtip snapped off (and it had been repaired previously).
VTX antenna is pancaked :laugh:
One battery puffed up
In terms of searching, DAMN we were close on the day!!!! Argh how infuriating is that!
See for yourself:
Looking forward to seeing her fly once more! With, *cough*, both batteries plugged in this time ;D
I CANT GET OVER WHERE IT LANDED!!!! :o :o :o
We used that wood with the bit missing in the middle to locate its rough landing site on Google Maps if you remember. I said "Oh it must have drifted down wind" DOH!!!!!!!!! >:( >:(
Can not get over how close we were to it.
Well at least it is back.
PHEW!!! ;D ;D
More good news, I just fired it all up to check systems:
WDR camera is working perfectly, and also FY31-AP OSD is displaying on the live feed :)
Woop! More ££££ saved.
A couple of pics from the day:
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Slightly off topic but what will you be doing with the damaged air frame? I may be able to make use of it if you're binning it.
Cheers
Rob
I`m going to transplant everything I think Rob, the winglets been repaired once over,it probably be ok. The motor mount would need a fair bit of work though.
The airframe would be skipped so yeah if you want it its your mate. The body itself is fine.
Nice one! So long as the out shell is resonable enough condition i can patch any dints or dings for what i have in mind.
Would you mind sending me some pics of the damage to me at robert_haines at yahoo dot com please?
Yeah can do :)
Just wondered if you've had chance to send any pics through?
Ta
See the video I posted, you can see whatever you like lol.
Yup thought that as soon as i posted. D'oh!
I tried to go to Steve`s today to pick it up Rob, but that went very wrong. I ended up turning back after being sat on the A1 for 3 hours to be told it was then closed due to the flooding. Then spent another 3 hours trying to get home because all the roads I`d used to get there were now closed :(
Just not me week is it lol. Loose a plane, laptop dies, loose my job and get stuck for a whole day going no where lol
That's what you call a hell week!
Yeah ive just seen the floods on the A1 on Calendar. We've been on flood alert at work with the Aire right next door.
There's no rush, its a winter project. Let me know when you go for it as im near the A1 in Pontefract.
Just got your PM Coyote but i cant reply due to my lack of posts.
Hi All,
Just been talking to Andy, Ex-Chairman of Bardney Flyers.
He decided to stand down after 3 years in the job to concentrate more on "Just flying"
He did say however, that the club enjoyed our visit and actively encouraged me to arrange another meet.
I guess we must have made a good impression on the club once again.
Thanks for that must go to the guys that attended on one or both days for making the right impression.
As I don't know the New Chairman as I did Andy I guess I will have to make a start at getting on his good side.
Anyway if anyone is interested in a meet in spring then I will set about arranging it once again. I am back around the 11th of May that time.
I don't think I need to do a write upof the day as again those that attended have done that already in this thread. Cheers Guys.
Hi Chris,
Cool glad the club liked our visit - gotta say I had a ball.
I'm well up for another meet next year!
I'm a definite next year, count me in.
Next year - yes please (and a few more burgers could be sold I reckon)