So I thought to myself, "Where am I going to find a bunch of FPV pilots who are mad enough to brave the cold of winter and fly 'Caution to the Wind' despite the elements?" Then it just came to me as if by divine inspiration... Right here!
Right then, while the success of this weekend's FPV meet (29th September 2012 in Great Haseley) is fresh in our minds, I'd like to propose a winter meet up at the same venue sometime in the winter season. Naturally we will have the same facilities, as well as power points for heaters. Perhaps we should consider an entrance fee to cover the cost of renting the venue, as well as providing a cooked lunch, with soup, tea and coffee on tap all through the day. This should be around £20 a head.
I could set up an indoor video screen (projector) to view the live action indoors and with flights of 10 - 15 minutes I'm sure we'll all handle a small amount of exposure.
Let's start with a show of hands. Are you mad enough? Who's in?
Richard
Me!
Raises hand.
Jim
If it were closer maybe :( Just if it's so cold and miserable that we need heaters and stuff, then the roads are probably going to be crap and I don't fancy sitting in a winter traffic jam....
Its around 2 hours to get to you and as long as the roads are clear then I'm game. Consider my hand raised.
Cleaned the thread now that a new one has been started for the Northern meet...
As you were.... :)
Absolutely up for this one. Video screen an excellent idea, being a passenger on a flight is one of the best things about these meets, and combining this with inside and heat is good
I think these would be a nightmare for FPV on landing, you're pretty much guaranteed a noseover on every landing .. plus they're balsa which is much less forgiving than foam.
Rather you than me mate, I prefer a plane for FPV that is very stable - after all, you don't see the airframe when flying through goggles.
Nice ideas Dave, but I have to say anything that's a balsa type, or taildragger is going to be a killer. If you insist I would speak to Dizzy about this. I believe she's FPV'd or is about to, a Spitfire.
For me the best basic plane is something like an EZ, Bixler or AXN (though a bit small for me). I think the Twinstar IS still the best alternative to these. I'm still busy looking at mine - actually it's probably about an hour's work away from a maiden, but I'm having too much fun with the EZ to be arsed right now. Would you know, I actually bought a 2nd Twin 2nd hand from a BMFA geyser, apparently it's mint with a brushed set up, so looking forward to that.
Right, so you've had a set back. No problem, pick up the pieces and get back in the air asap. I assume all the FPV gear and electronics are alright still?
Richard
Dave if you'd like to set a weekend date for a re-maiden, I could do mine at the same time - up here or down there, I'm cool either way. Let me know.
Richard
Well if anybody would do a car share part way i,m game for a meet or even a sleep over somewhere to make the journey easier for me :D
I am house trained btw ;D
why is Cornwall so far from everywhere grrrr ;)
dizzy
Hi Dizzy
Modest accommodation just down the road :) http://www.manoir.com/web/olem/le_manoir.jsp (http://www.manoir.com/web/olem/le_manoir.jsp)
Richard
Whoa strewth think i can get a mortgage at my age :o
515 for the cheapest night i may have to rethink this carefully ^-^
dizzy :D
...kidding Dizzy. We're on the 'other' side of the tracks - but it's a great place to fly over :)
I could be up for this depending on the date.
Guys, all you gotta do is keep this thread alive - 'Build it and they will come!'
FYI this is the spot https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en (https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en) Enlarge the map and go down Rectory Road, it's the Playing Field with club house and tennis courts on it. If anyone who was there can do a Google Earth link that would be better.
Here are the vids from the last meet for those who weren't there - big fun!
FPV Flying Meet Gt Haseley, Oxfordshire Vid 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRXcy0OU0YM#ws)
Great Haseley FPV Meet Highlights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FFW0zHqAoE#ws)
yeah love to attend. Would give me an excuse to buy a pair of fat shark goggles.
Depending on date, I'm in, so long as I got something to fly of course
Quote from: adrenalinjunki on October 13, 2012, 09:21:12 PM
Hi Guys being completely new to FPV i'd like to attend.
I wont be flying anything mind, but would be great to see setups and some
fpv talent in action!
You would be more than welcome mate :) as is anyone else who wants to come along! And Dizzy, you can kip in my car if you like :rofl:
Jim.
My god we've created a monster. ;)
Come one come all, more the merrier.
Cheers, Mark
Hi
OK, right so we need a date.
I was thinking one of two things. Either we wait for the snow to arrive which will make it completely mental and epic in terms of footage, though access may be a problem, or... (sucking thumb)
Saturday 1st December 2012
Richard
Aitch
Good point, I'd say pay 48 hours before once we know we have a good weather window. That way we can cater for the right number of people and I'd rather people commit that way, than people decide on the day if they're not coming and we've over catered.
As with the meet we've just had, the facilities will be rented to us for £80 - £100 for the day. It has his and hers loos, a kitchen, and open plan seating area that we could use for eating, drinking, chilling and watching flights from the video stream on a big screen.
I will turn the big shower room into a hangar for plane set ups / repairs with tables and chairs (last time even with 7 flyers the main room got a bit cluttered with planes and gear) and power for charging etc.
We'll put on a brunch and afternoon lunch and have the biscuits, coffee, tea, hot choco and Gluhwein running all day.
We'll need two or three volunteers to each bring an electric heater to keep the club house warm.
Richard
I think it's awesome what you guys are doing down there .. more of it I say :D
just cleared with HQ. Can bring electic heater and also a projector for wall or screen indoor viewing if required.
what's the address?
Quote from: Steve W on October 14, 2012, 12:41:50 PM
I think it's awesome what you guys are doing down there .. more of it I say :D
Steve I used to say that to my girlfriend all the time :)
Quote from: Gav on October 14, 2012, 03:43:33 PM
just cleared with HQ. Can bring electic heater and also a projector for wall or screen indoor viewing if required.
what's the address?
Cool Gav, you're on the committee, congratulations, you are henceforth deputised!
A projector will be fantastic. I'll do the AV set up the day before and arrange a high mast for vrx's etc. Perhaps you'd like to stay over the night before? We'll host you!
Richard
Three and a half hours for me...hmmm
I'm in, day pass granted :D
Quote from: adrenalinjunki on October 14, 2012, 04:56:07 PM
Steve are you comming down?
Nah bit far for me this time mate, hopefully next year. I will be at the Doncaster meet on 25th November though that TeamFTP is kindly hosting :D
I'm game. I have a projector too if required and one of those halogen heaters that will help, so I'll bring that along. I've got some screens (2) that can also be used but normally a good white wall is fine.
Sweet numbers are gathering now :D, Gav if u wanna do a car share im in!, been there before so at least I know the way!. I also have a projector lol so 3 running?? :laugh:
Jim.
Night before get together sounds awesome for those with day / night passes. The Haseley pub does a great dinner and has good beer / Scotch. My lounge is only so big, but chat to Krikey, he and his missus stayed at a place up the road that I believe was quite reasonable. I don't think it's wise to book far in advance in case the weather is crap. Good to see this thread and meet coming alive!
So, yeah to all who offered, all that is missing are some heaters - maybe three electric and a table top projector - white wall should be fine to project to. I'll do some tests of the 3g with phone on a mast so we can explore the option of going live on justin.tv or Youtube livestream. I may make friends with the adjacent house and ask if they'll let me run a cat5 for network for same.
Richard
sounds good, you goanna try n beat Red Bulls record of 8 million online viewers? :P
Good to see numbers growing after the success of the last meet.
Hopefully Mat and me will be able to come again, wont be able to confirm untill closer to the date tho.
Bad news guys. I am working 1st December so won't be able to make the meet. :-[
Sunday's are always free for me though.
Cheers, Mark
Quote from: adrenalinjunki on October 19, 2012, 04:35:42 PM
is there not an option of sleeping in sleeping bags in the venue lol
Otherwise i have room if needed.
Could very well do as I'll be getting the keys the day before - will need blow up mattresses at least...
Quote from: Western on October 19, 2012, 08:53:12 PM
Bad news guys. I am working 1st December so won't be able to make the meet. :-[
Sunday's are always free for me though.
Cheers, Mark
No way you can get off for Saturday? Everyone has sick aunties you know :) We've made it a Saturday so if the weather goes bad there's always the option for the Sunday. If we set it Sunday, then we halve our chances of a fly good day.
R
Excellent Dave-B, you're on the heating committee then :) Hold thumbs, Twin maiden in the morning!
Western, if you dont phone in sick I will do it for you!! you MUST be there :D no pressure!
Jim.
won't be the same without Mr.Bean.
Just ordered me some fat shark Doms so I have to come along now.
Ps not sure about popping up night before. See how it goes
Gonna see if I can get one of the guys to swop shifts with me. Had too many little sickies recently to take a fake one. One strained back and two lots of Ghandis revenge!
Going to do my best though.
Wanna be there.
Cheers, Mark
Holy Moly it was friggin cold this morn at Heathrow, it's only gonna get colder before this fpv meet. Themals and tea cosy hats all round I reckon. Does anyone use those 'tit mitt' covers where you put your tx in a case to protect your pinkies? ;D
Quote from: Gav on November 06, 2012, 08:51:47 AM
Holy Moly it was friggin cold this morn at Heathrow, it's only gonna get colder before this fpv meet. Themals and tea cosy hats all round I reckon. Does anyone use those 'tit mitt' covers where you put your tx in a case to protect your pinkies? ;D
God idea Gav! Lately I've been flying nights with a hot water bottle on my lap - seems to help :)
Hi Everyone!
I have added a poll to the top of this page for you to confirm your attendance. Please to be sure to answer it.
In the next week or two we can then discuss specifics, who brings what etc etc.
I'm hoping for a frosty, sunny day. It's like that here today and the fields and scenery look spectacular!
Richard
PS - there is quite a nice hotel just around the corner for lunch :D :D :D
Evening all!
Well it's 12 days to go and we haven't spoken much about this meet for a while now. I've been contacted by some of you about whether it's still on, so can we have a show of hands again, who's in?
Just a reminder, the venue will cost us £80 for the day so within a few days we'll know how many of us are coming and that will give an idea of what it will divvy up to be per head. I'll make sure we have tea, coffee and biscuits on tap throughout the day (maybe a couple of beers added in for good measure) and my good lady is happy to cook up a heart warming lunch (we can discuss this closer to the time).
Please confirm below and say whether you can bring needed items such as a heater (we probably need 2 or so) and a projector. I'll pre-install video cables from the field into the club house with RCA's to connect to the active GS.
The long range weather forecast is only for ten days, but so far the 29th November is 10c, calm and partly cloudy with sun, so hoping it continues. I'll update on this thread at the 10 day mark and every odd day leading up to the meet.
The weather's gonna get pretty crap after this, so let's make this one to remember :)
Richard
PS: Does anyone have a 5.8 RHCP patch antenna? I'm keen to try for 4km.
Anyone keen to stay late and try some night time FPV? Sunset is 16:29pm
Still in, although with the obvious caveat that if it's due to be tipping it down with rain, then there's not much point. Other than that, I'd still come even with nothing to fly just for the fun of going passenger :)
Rich, last night I stuck a camera on my AXN... now I'm not sure if it'll stay there in flight, but it's in theory ready to FPV !
Excellent, that makes two of us so far :) You'll enjoy fpv'ing a plane. The action is a lot quicker - I'll be happy to fly wing man with you.
R
Quote from: Flyboysee on November 20, 2012, 02:17:26 AM
Excellent, that makes two of us so far :) You'll enjoy fpv'ing a plane. The action is a lot quicker - I'll be happy to fly wing man with you.
R
I'm in too, as long as its fine!
regards
Andy
So long as its no pishing down im in!
Jim.
I should be there with a friend or two all things being good. :D
Quote from: Flyboysee on November 20, 2012, 02:17:26 AM
Excellent, that makes two of us so far :) You'll enjoy fpv'ing a plane. The action is a lot quicker - I'll be happy to fly wing man with you.
R
Just keep an eye out for where it crashes for me :D
Hopefully someone is covering for me at work that day, so if the weather holds I'll be there too.
Cheers, Mark
Thanks for the quick response.
Right, so confirmed (provided good weather)
FBS
CurryKitten
Skyscraper
3DJim
Aitch
Ratty + one or two others
Western
Gav - Projector and 1 heater
I'm pretty sure Krikey is in too!
Yay!
Sounds like the same mob as last time :D
Jim.
Quote from: 3DJIM on November 20, 2012, 02:10:30 PM
Sounds like the same mob as last time :D
Jim.
I'm not a mob by Jove!
The Fast Show - We're Cockneys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BV8KfpE3BA#) :)
regrads
Andy
Opps looks like I have not registered somewhere. Yeah I will come weather permitting. Got works projector in car boot ready, for folk to display their birds eye view on a wall. I guess you have more AV cable than you can shake a stick at with your job, Flyboy?
Ps leccy heater too on standby.
Cheers
Gav
Quote from: skyscraper on November 20, 2012, 03:31:46 PM
Quote from: 3DJIM on November 20, 2012, 02:10:30 PM
Sounds like the same mob as last time :D
Jim.
I'm not a mob by Jove!
The Fast Show - We're Cockneys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BV8KfpE3BA#) :)
regrads
Andy
Lol Andy I used to love the fast show!!
Jim.
Excellent Dave, looking very forward to seeing you all there. I'll be there from early probably doing a night (???) flight to warm up etc, so come as early as you dare. I have just sort of finished the Twinstar - all systems working and 360 degree servo etc etc. All there is left to do is get the wing on and servo's connected and set FY21AP and failsafe then she should be good to go. It's had a few flights already and is a pretty cool plane - even had a crash :)
The confirmed list is now...
FBS - Venue, Food and Drink, Multi Plugs for chargers
CurryKitten
Skyscraper
3DJim
Aitch
Ratty + one or two others
Western
Gav - Projector and 1 heater
Dave_B
Guys, we could do with another heater, maybe two. Can anyone help with this?
Here's the long range weather for Oxford http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Oxford-UKXX0106 (http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Oxford-UKXX0106)
Quote from: 3DJIM on November 21, 2012, 12:53:59 PM
Quote from: skyscraper on November 20, 2012, 03:31:46 PM
Quote from: 3DJIM on November 20, 2012, 02:10:30 PM
Sounds like the same mob as last time :D
Jim.
I'm not a mob by Jove!
The Fast Show - We're Cockneys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BV8KfpE3BA#) :)
regrads
Andy
Lol Andy I used to love the fast show!!
Jim.
I Got the Boxed Set! My favourite is the bonkers painter Johnny ... Black! ... :laugh:
regards
Andy
Right, so it looks like we'll need warm clothes and heaters but the weather looks to be playing ball :) Does anyone know of a reliable wind map for the UK?
(http://s8.postimage.org/ef4taw54x/ox_weather.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ef4taw54x/)
oh good, fingers crosser and everything else crossed then!! Should burn off some electricity with the heaters on full and all that charging lol.
ps another fast show clip lmao
The Fast Show - Very drunk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPiGJBHVadA#)
Int Milk Brilliant? *CLANG*
Good site for wind - http://www.xcweather.co.uk/ (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/)
An even better site for wind - http://www.heinz.co.uk/ourfood/beans (http://www.heinz.co.uk/ourfood/beans)
;)
Quote from: Skipper Billy on November 22, 2012, 02:32:54 PM
Good site for wind - http://www.xcweather.co.uk/ (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/)
An even better site for wind - http://www.heinz.co.uk/ourfood/beans (http://www.heinz.co.uk/ourfood/beans)
;)
Heinz, that's classic! :)
I could bring a little fan heater I have, but I will have to leave around 4 pm so will have to take it back probably when it'll be most useful!
regards
Andy
just remembered I have one of those electric oil filled radiators in the attic so can bring that too, along with small fan heater. It pumps out quite a bit of heat once warmed up and dial on full blast.
lol rich, hope you're not paying the leccy bill :laugh:
The confirmed list is now...
FBS - Venue, Food and Drink, Multi Plugs for chargers
CurryKitten
Skyscraper - Heater
3DJim
Aitch
Ratty + one or two others
Western
Gav - Projector and heater
Dave_B
Krikey
Whats the damage likely to be FB?
Good question! So far if everyone comes it will be £8 a piece for the venue. Are you all keen on my food idea? If so I reckon we could work on say £15 per head (if ten flyers come) and that will cover the tea / coffee, croissants, biscuits and lunch.
Let me know your ideas on this.
Richard
Quote from: Flyboysee on November 23, 2012, 08:31:45 PM
Good question! So far if everyone comes it will be £8 a piece for the venue. Are you all keen on my food idea? If so I reckon we could work on say £15 per head (if ten flyers come) and that will cover the tea / coffee, croissants, biscuits and lunch.
Let me know your ideas on this.
Richard
£15 :o , sorry I dont eat caviar & salmon!! :D
Jim.
Jim we could have made awesome 'warm, comfort food' for the day. At an additional £7 a piece, we coud have done well. Right, we'll divvy up the £80 for the venue (please bring some cash) - you'll need it, McDonald's down the road!
What does the rest say?
:)
Quote from: Flyboysee on November 23, 2012, 11:06:33 PM
Jim we could have made awesome 'warm, comfort food' for the day. At an additional £7 a piece, we coud have done well. Right, we'll divvy up the £80 for the venue (please bring some cash) - you'll need it, McDonald's down the road!
:)
Lol!!! im sure i will pay when im freezing my ass off and you wont let me in the clubhouse :D!!
Jim.
Let's put it to a vote Jim. The options for food are
1. Pub down the road - probably £16 for a meal
2. Burger King at the services - 3 miles
3. I and my good lady put something on - maybe a curry or lamb casserole with dumplings etc etc. We then all chip in to cover costs.
I prefer option 3 mainly co's I'm not really encouraged to eat fast food and we'll have more time for flying and feasting since we don't have to break for lunch.
It's really up to you all. Please give your suggestions on 1, 2 or 3.
R
1,2 and 3 :D
Ok just 3 !
Jim.
3 sounds lovely mate, yummy!
Cheers
Gav
3 for me as well as its a high probability I will be there, only an atrocious weather forecast will deter me as it is a 2 hour drive.
The confirmed list is now...
FBS - Venue, Food and Drink, Multi Plugs for chargers
CurryKitten
Skyscraper - Heater
3DJim
Aitch
Ratty + one or two others
Western - heater
Gav - Projector and heater
Dave_B
Krikey
Electricmick
I'd go for option 3. I can supply an electric fan heater if needed.
Cheers, Mark
Quote from: electricmick on November 24, 2012, 11:19:32 AM
3 for me as well as its a high probability I will be there, only an atrocious weather forecast will deter me as it is a 2 hour drive.
Glad you're coming Electricmick!
The chance of rain has gone up to 20% and it's gonna be cold. I suggest hot water bottles too (for the lap) - there's a huge kettle with an unending supply of boiling water :)
Here's the latest weather
(http://s10.postimage.org/pbo3jsqzp/ox_2_weather.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pbo3jsqzp/)
Quote from: Western on November 24, 2012, 12:31:03 PM
I'd go for option 3. I can supply an electric fan heater if needed.
Cheers, Mark
Thanks Mark, heater will be great! If everyone comes then we'll have an oversupply of heaters, but rather that (and stays in the boot) than the alternative.
Cheers
Quote from: Flyboysee on November 24, 2012, 12:36:14 PM
Quote from: Western on November 24, 2012, 12:31:03 PM
I'd go for option 3. I can supply an electric fan heater if needed.
Cheers, Mark
Thanks Mark, heater will be great! If everyone comes then we'll have an oversupply of heaters, but rather that (and stays in the boot) than the alternative.
Cheers
Food would be good [1], but I have to go at 4 p.m. so whats the food schedule :D
[1] N.B Watch out ... I am known as the "human dustbin" at the dinner table!
regards
Andy
I'll be using a HK VTX n VRX on CH5 5.885GHz. Will flick over to another channel if needed but hopefully not.
Cheers
Gav
Option 3 - can we have curry please... it's in my username for a reason you know :D
Any idea of the logistics of the room - there's going to be quite a few models, lipos, chargers, radios, people etc etc.
Spose it might be an idea for everyone to bring a multisocket extension., unless FBS has a cunning plan already. Damn hope the supply can cope lol.
Right, thanks for the feedback guys!
I'll be making a Curry since CK asked so nicely - lamb though, not kitten if that's okay :) The food will be pre-cooked the night before (always a good idea for a curry) and I'll make a quantity based on the confirmations the night before. So I reckon get yourself a breakfast on the way in - there will be Tea / Coffee and biscuits / croissants etc, then lunch at say 13:00 (ish). Does that sound like a plan?
As to the venue I'll put tables in the two shower rooms as hangars for gear etc. and do our charging there as well. I'll bring a power extension, as well as some multi plugs.
The lounge area is big enough for 10+ to sit and eat, watch big screen etc.
As I said I'll run AV cables in from the field to connect to the projector.
CK, would you like to give live feeding a shot? I have your Easy Cap, but unfortunately I couldn't get it to work on Win 7 / 64. Sometimes there is a 3g signal available, so who knows...? It might turn out to be too much of a schlepp!
As to frequencies, although we compared notes before the last meet there were still one or two clashes (uneventful though). I reckon we just get on with it, but please make sure all planes are landed before switching on systems. People who want to do tandem flights just switch on and see what happens, then adjust. I reckon it will be pretty cold so those not flying at any given time would most likely be watching the action on the screen.
I hope the weather gods are with us!
Richard
Live feed is going to be a no go from me... I spent a few hours today just trying to feed my vrx signal into Skype, but I just couldn't get anything to play ball. Poor old Atarix was trying to FPV my car around my lounge from Italy with a view of my crappy DVR held up to my web cam.
I had exactly the same sort of Win7-64 issues on my work laptop trying to get my Dazzle running - what a nightmare. I'll grab my EzCap back if that's ok - I'll see if I can get that Skype'd up for the future at least.
Plan sounds good - looking forward to it already :)
Quote from: CurryKitten on November 25, 2012, 12:19:55 AM
Live feed is going to be a no go from me... I spent a few hours today just trying to feed my vrx signal into Skype, but I just couldn't get anything to play ball. Poor old Atarix was trying to FPV my car around my lounge from Italy with a view of my crappy DVR held up to my web cam.
I had exactly the same sort of Win7-64 issues on my work laptop trying to get my Dazzle running - what a nightmare. I'll grab my EzCap back if that's ok - I'll see if I can get that Skype'd up for the future at least.
Plan sounds good - looking forward to it already :)
Agreed CK, pain in the 4ss! I'll bring it with me...
Chalk me up for a number 3. Cheers Rich.
We will prob eat on our way to or from the meet. Thanks for the offer tho. ;D
Hi Guys,
I've been flying FPV with Ratty for a while and he's invited me along, I hope thas ok :)
Davey, you're most welcome mate - we look forward to meeting you! Try and convince Ratty to go for #3 option, then we can all break bread (and wind) together :) I'll keep it totally cheap, promise!
Aitch, if you'd like to make name tags that's cool, but I can vouch for the southern boys being a very open and friendly bunch with easy names to remember :) How did the Northern meet go anyway, I haven't heard any feedback?
Quote from: Flyboysee on November 25, 2012, 11:13:37 PM
I can vouch for the southern boys being a very open and friendly bunch with easy names to remember
Hurr, Durr and Hurr Durr? :laugh:
CheersFlyboysee!
Hey Steve W, you're not the same Steve W who uses Pistonheads etc. are you?
Quote from: DaveyLC on November 26, 2012, 09:55:59 AM
CheersFlyboysee!
Hey Steve W, you're not the same Steve W who uses Pistonheads etc. are you?
Nope not me mate although I do like my cars :)
Ah not you then.. was a guy with a VXR8.
i wish!! 6 litre v8, mmmm babeh!
Hmmm Parkzone F27C Stryker needs bit of TLC with a spare camera and now a recently aquired 200mw VTX. Do I FPV it up for something else to crash I mean fly at the meet? Hell yeah! Will be 5mins of rapid intense fpv, per flight though lol. All good fun I spose
Cheers
Gav
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/27/humy7u3y.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/27/9ysave7u.jpg)
BTW guys: Am I allowed to bring gear that is forsale? :)
Flyboysee, can we have a summary of the event, timing, location, arrangements etc. Can you make this sticky as I know the info is there somewhere but I can't find it all.
Thanks
Quote from: DaveyLC on November 26, 2012, 05:34:34 PM
BTW guys: Am I allowed to bring gear that is forsale? :)
Davey if you're a dealer personally I'd say it would not be appropriate, if private then why not list any gear you have for sale on the Classified's?
Quote from: electricmick on November 27, 2012, 02:02:35 PM
Flyboysee, can we have a summary of the event, timing, location, arrangements etc. Can you make this sticky as I know the info is there somewhere but I can't find it all.
Electricmick that's a brilliant idea, thanks will do!
Thanks
Quote from: Flyboysee on November 27, 2012, 03:26:44 PM
Quote from: DaveyLC on November 26, 2012, 05:34:34 PM
BTW guys: Am I allowed to bring gear that is forsale? :)
Davey if you're a dealer personally I'd say it would not be appropriate, if private then why not list any gear you have for sale on the Classified's?
LOL no I'm not a dealer! :D just an obsessive hoarder :D
Dude! That green stryker.... while i was scrolling down the page, it (out of the corner of my eye) looked like a dude wearing some speedos..
My eyes :(
Quote from: Steve W on November 27, 2012, 05:16:48 PM
Dude! That green stryker.... while i was scrolling down the page, it (out of the corner of my eye) looked like a dude wearing some speedos..
My eyes :(
Thanks for that SO useful information Steve! ... :laugh:
regards
Andy
Davey I think you'd do better to lose your hoard by posting on the Classified's, then offering delivery to the meet if ppl are interested in anything. You also have a wider audience by a large factor. Coming to the meet (if it happens) will be between 10 - 12. The forum has 1686 active members minus 1 (that's you!)
:)
Quote from: Steve W on November 27, 2012, 05:16:48 PM
Dude! That green stryker.... while i was scrolling down the page, it (out of the corner of my eye) looked like a dude wearing some speedos..
My eyes :(
Lateral thinking at it's weirdest :)
Me neither... and I've been there before. Although last time I had to find it by getting google maps up on my phone and driving with it held up, until I found the unmarked trail into a field which felt like driving through someones garden.
Directions, and links would be handy FBS !
Quote from: Steve W on November 27, 2012, 05:16:48 PM
Dude! That green stryker.... while i was scrolling down the page, it (out of the corner of my eye) looked like a dude wearing some speedos..
My eyes :(
Hehe yeah it does I thought the same. Weird lol
It's all fpv'd up now.
Yeah could also do with the venue address please lol
Cheers
Gav
Hi
Alright so here is the official Sticky for the meet up. If I've left anything or anyone out please let me know.
http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,9019.0.html (http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,9019.0.html)
Hoping for good weather!
R
Getting excited! :overexcited:
Thanks for the sticky Rich. I'll be there as early as possible.
Going to see if I can my OSD ready on the Sky Surfer.
Regards, Mark.
I am hot-glueing my camera to my AXN as we speak. Will aim to get up there as early as possible. Also bringing a car with a boot larger than a packed lunch box this time
Quote from: Flyboysee on November 27, 2012, 05:27:18 PM
Davey I think you'd do better to lose your hoard by posting on the Classified's, then offering delivery to the meet if ppl are interested in anything. You also have a wider audience by a large factor. Coming to the meet (if it happens) will be between 10 - 12. The forum has 1686 active members minus 1 (that's you!)
:)
Ah good plan :) I've posted my Trex600N in there but I might still bring along the FPV specific stuff I've got spare :D
Dave why not put a list on here then so the guys can see what you have for sale?
Quote from: CurryKitten on November 28, 2012, 10:16:06 AM
I am hot-glueing my camera to my AXN as we speak. Will aim to get up there as early as possible. Also bringing a car with a boot larger than a packed lunch box this time
Nice Wayne, looking forward!
Quote from: aitch on November 28, 2012, 08:04:14 AM
ooooo weather not looking too bad
bit chilly
7mph winds
bit cludy and chance of a shower while we lunch ;D
Aitch :laugh:
Sounds good Aitch! 7mph is a doddle, looks like we're on!
OSD up and running! :dancing:
Definitely need a Penquin to fit all the wiring and bits I now though.
Dear Santa......
See y'all Sat.
Mark
We had 4 in the air at once last time - takes a bit of faffing around to decide if we're all channel separated enough, but generally good fun. Surprisingly easy to lose another model that was just in front of you a moment ago :D
I'd not flown with another plane in the air before up until a couple of weeks ago - very difficult to keep a plane in view, you kinda start to oscillate up and down while trying to keep together heh. Good fun though!
Quote from: aitch on November 28, 2012, 02:49:29 PM
i want to break my group flycherry
never flown fpv with another in the air before
Aitch :laugh:
Aitch, check this out at the beginning and at 2:09 etc. A veritable chase frenzy - quad on plane, plane on plane, quad on quad...
FPV Flying Meet Gt Haseley, Oxfordshire Vid 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRXcy0OU0YM#ws)
and for the real money shot :) A bit bigger and easier to follow
Best FPV Formation Flying! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5RFU6dPy6U#ws)
Just to let you know that I plan to attend. Looking forward to meeting you all on Saturday.
Richard
YaY Richard! One more! Please see sticky on Events tab.
Looking forward!
Cheers
R
At this rate half of us will be called Richard. :P
Anyone bringing a laptop with Naza software on it?
Id like some help tuning mine if poss. It doesnt seem to be doing what i expect while im trying. I can bring my laptop if needed.
Have you been up to the field to see how wet it is Rich? Not likely to be under water, but does it get boggy?
I'm taking my Tablet rat-man, I'll download it and install it if you like :)
Schweeet!! ;D
Oh and Rich, my +1, which was Matt from last time, cant make it this time.
Quote from: Dave_B on November 29, 2012, 09:47:53 PM
Rich,
I'm booked into a hotel up the road for Friday night, so I should be with you pretty early on Sat morning to help set up. As soon as i've kicked the ar5e out of the free breakfast at the hotel anyway.
Hi Dave, that's cool! Should we meet up for a beer at the local on Friday night? Could do after 8:30 once baby's to bed :) Let me know!
if Gavs bringing the projector, can I confirm we have a screen. we'll be viewing in the day so sometimes projecting onto an off white wall has less than desirable effects. I'll bring a heater too. it's gonna be cccccooold.
I don't have a screen - wall probably be enough, wouldn't you think?
Given up on my Parkzone Stryker - will be selling it off soon. FPV didn't work too well in it. yup need something a bit slower hehe. Might still bring it just to scare myself again / play lawn darts with it. For me FPV Quad = much more relaxing.
Quote from: aitch on November 30, 2012, 12:59:29 PM
this afternoon i shall mainly be searching out warm clothing ;D
im going to look like the michelin man :P
Aitch :laugh:
I've just retrieved my ski gear down from the loft... it's all about the base layers :)
Quote from: krikey on November 30, 2012, 09:26:46 AM
if Gavs bringing the projector, can I confirm we have a screen. we'll be viewing in the day so sometimes projecting onto an off white wall has less than desirable effects. I'll bring a heater too. it's gonna be cccccooold.
Great Stuff Neil! I( can't remember if the wall is mottled or not.) If so, that will be iffy for projection. If you have the space please bring it. The other heater will be warmly welcomed.!
(http://s12.postimage.org/a3z262tft/Mad_Dogs_and_Englishmen_FPV.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/a3z262tft/)
Nothing is more apt than that image for a bunch of Southern FPVers :laugh:
Hi all,
Due to family shiz I'm not going to be able to attend tomorrow >:( , hope you all have a great day and looking forward to all the vids!
Jim.
I,m taking your advice Flyboysee will be up in warmer clime's anyway decided to put deposit down on nice scale build for winter ;D
Have fun guys look forward to the fallout after lol
dizzy :D
Quote from: 3DJIM on November 30, 2012, 07:37:54 PM
Hi all,
Due to family shiz I'm not going to be able to attend tomorrow >:( , hope you all have a great day and looking forward to all the vids!
Jim.
That's a shame dude. Family comes first though.
See you soon
Cheers
Gav
Quote from: 3DJIM on November 30, 2012, 07:37:54 PM
Hi all,
Due to family shiz I'm not going to be able to attend tomorrow >:( , hope you all have a great day and looking forward to all the vids!
Jim.
Sorry to hear that Jim, I was looking forward to catching up with you again.
Hope your problems get solved.
Cheers, Mark
P.S. I was hoping your would be bringing a certain flying Penquin.
Who will get my AXN out of the trees now (?)
Sorry you can't make it Jim. Next time.
Ah Shucks! Sorry you cant make it Jim.
Good Morning All!
It's 06:15am on the day. The wind is zero and there is a mist over the village and surrounds which looks like it will lift with the morning sun by 9am. Should make for great footage and I'll be taking off after first light to try and get it.
That said, please drive carefully and take it easy, there's no rush!
Last night I put together an intro for video's made at the meet - might be nice to fly under the same banner on our YT channels. Take it or leave it - Here it is.
Mad Dogs Meet YT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMmZHBqIRzo#ws)
You can download it with YT Downloader or PM me and I'll mail it to you - it's a small file.
I'm looking forward to meeting you all - here's to a fantastic day's flying with few, if any mishaps :)
Richard
Just climbed outta bed. B There 9 ish I spose.
See you there
Cheers
Gav
Have a great meet guys, wish I was there!
Hi Everyone!
It was great to see you all today and to meet new faces. Most of you had driven a long way to and fro. Many thanks for making it a great meet up! The day was full of action, with lots of high's and low's, as well as several maidens and firsts! All in all I think it was a fantastic success!
I'd like to propose that we make this a bi-annual event, one in summer and one in winter. How do you all feel about that?
I'm looking forward to all the videos that will come out of this meet.
Thanks again for coming!
Richard
That sounds good to me Rich.
Cheers, Mark
Thanks to Rich for organising the event. It was great to see everyone again. A real shame that Mark lost a plane.
I'm definately up for a bi-annual event. Bring on the BBQ for the summer is all I can say.
I'll come in the summer, will bring the family down too make a nice day out - especially if they bugger off to the shops :D
Hi yes I was enjoying myself till the mid air :o
Got some nice video of Dave's plank in the tree and Aitch's hex flying up close to my quad. Signing off for the rest of the weekend now as better spend some time with the family. Will cobble together a vid next week.
Putting my wreckage into a box and shelving it for a while. Will order in a boom or complete frame, cut a gimbal plate out of G10 + new set o props and fix it up over the Xmas period I reckon.
Thanks Rich for hosting and enjoy hoovering up.
Cheers
Gav
Sorry Gav! Was a pretty unlucky day for a few of us :o
I've discoverd I killed a servo too, and lots my lipo Guard.. doh :)
Final damage report:
Striped Futaba S3152 (No idea how that happened?).
Broken Control Clevis.
Snapped Motor mount.
Lost Lipo Guard.
Broken folding prop.
But she'll live to fly again :)
Sounds like you all had a ball, should be some great video`s coming soon :)
Quote from: DaveyLC on December 01, 2012, 06:54:53 PM
Sorry Gav! Was a pretty unlucky day for a few of us :o
no worries, Dave.
In hindsight, I suppose with the busy airspace, I should of stayed on the ground for a bit. But what are the chances of a comming together like that? Yes lottery ticket time! Sorry your flying had to end so quickly though. Not too much damage on both sides going by the damage reports.
till the next time :)
ok best switch laptop off now - curry is ready!
What an action packed meet, some outcomes worse than others, but an awesome day.
I can barely make a fist with my hands now after shaking that tree trying to get Dave's Twinstar out of it. Maybe Gav will feel it tomorrow as he was half way up the tree leaning out at full stretch with a pole... that's got to pull a few muscles.
Fantastic to see all of you again, and meet some new people. Special thanks to Rich for the organisation, as well as talking me through my first plane FPV flight... I'm almost a convert :D
Here's a couple of videos made with Youtubes video editor of the frosty day.
http://youtu.be/Y67gZlFgdbk (http://youtu.be/Y67gZlFgdbk)
http://youtu.be/7sDagz0Y2iQ (http://youtu.be/7sDagz0Y2iQ)
Whew! I can still type with the one finger I saved from frostbite!
Great days flying, once I found the venue :) Fascinating to see other peoples setups. Got to get my antenna tracker done!
Aitch. Hope you have sood fun with my old EasyStar. She was my first FPV vessel. Your Hexacopter was very impressive in the air as were all the multicopters. First time I have seen so many multicopters. I guess one day I will have to try making one, but my list of things to make gets longer and perhaps now is the season for some quality shed time.
Sod it though. I forgot my video recorder battery and forgot to turn on my keychain before flying so didnt get any footage. :(
Thanks FlyBoySee for organising everything and looking forward to the next one!
regards
Andy
Just a few snapshots,
Dave's plank in a tree and Aitch's Hex.
Edit more pics added:
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/02/3e3ydu9y.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/02/y3e4eja8.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/02/y2amujuv.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/02/dysa6yvu.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/02/abuzu8up.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/02/nusazu6a.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/02/ypegadus.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/02/4yqe3ema.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/02/e6etu5un.jpg)
Nice pics Gav, you and Aitch got really close. One the flip side of all the aerial shots of Daves Twinstar, here's one of you half way up the tree, showing how dense and annoying it was
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8203/8236573735_0a0bc60e2a_z.jpg)
Nice pics and vid already! Nice! I have a LOT of footage I need to get through but a bastard of a week work wise coming up so I'll have to squeeze some vids in. Did this little taster in the meantime...
Mads Dogs Winter Meet 2012 Taster (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaKfeEmdG_Q#ws)
Great vids and pics lads, Krikey that video really showed how cold it was :snowman:
Nice vids and pics lads
Thanks again Rich for organising everything. Thanks to everyone for turning up. I look forward to the next n the summer. ;D
Rich, can you PM me your paypal details so i can ship you some cash. Sorry again for forgetting to go to the cash point. :-[
Good to see so many FPV pilots in one place, before yesterday I had only met one other!
Rich, thanks for organising the meet it was a really good day.
Richard
Really enjoyed the day, meeting so many people and seeing different solutions to the same problems. Thanks for organising the event, location, tea, coffee etc.
The popularity of 5.8GHz video did cause some issues with some people waiting to fly. I guess for the future we could arrange beforehand to spread ourselves across the available frequencies. I did swap frequencies on my Skywalker during the day but it was a right pain doing this in the cold and then having to find the right channel on my ground station. We could re-invent the frequency board!
Mick
Not wanting to make things too rigid, but perhaps an informal queuing system would also be useful. Was a bit of a free for all, and I know I (accidentally) jumped in front of you on one occasion - although as it was, we didn't clash on video.
Probably easier to organise when we aren't all rushing to get in the air before our fingers fall off :D
Quote from: electricmick on December 02, 2012, 08:40:18 PM
Really enjoyed the day, meeting so many people and seeing different solutions to the same problems. Thanks for organising the event, location, tea, coffee etc.
The popularity of 5.8GHz video did cause some issues with some people waiting to fly. I guess for the future we could arrange beforehand to spread ourselves across the available frequencies. I did swap frequencies on my Skywalker during the day but it was a right pain doing this in the cold and then having to find the right channel on my ground station. We could re-invent the frequency board!
Mick
Hi Mick
It was great to meet you and seeing your interesting set ups!
This is the 2nd meet up and we had more people on the day than previously. You are right, at the next meet we could be a LOT more organised and even prior to the day we could choose channels and create more combinations on 5.8. By then I hope to be on 2.4 or better :)
Quote from: aitch on December 02, 2012, 08:58:02 PM
just uploading a video now
dont know what im missing but 4 hours to upload a 7.5min video to youtube :o
a video that will play back in 7.5mins :'(
its mad
Aitch :laugh:
I'm looking forward to that Aitch! Again, good to meet you! Maybe next time or the time after there'll be some PPG on the day :)
Looking forward to all the videos. I didn't get anything particularly exciting off my quad flights, but I loved watching what the rising sun hitting the mist did to the video. It looked like half the sky was completely on fire
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8238816863_e34c1bab37_c.jpg)
Chipped away at a video on n off throughout yesterday and uploaded it last night.
FPV Meet Dec 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omzcNwx4_mU#ws)
Looks like you guys had a great meet. I hope to be there next time
Super videos and editing, thanks for sharing.....
PK
Quote from: Gav on December 03, 2012, 08:02:41 AM
Chipped away at a video on n off throughout yesterday and uploaded it last night.
http://youtu.be/omzcNwx4_mU (http://youtu.be/omzcNwx4_mU)
Great work! Sums up the day really well... including the MidAir collision!
regrads
Andy
Cracking vids lads... TREEEES! TREEEEEEES! :)
I knew I'd shouted "trees trees" in time, I was sat there in my Fat Sharks happily watching away thinking "he's certainly coming in close here".
Gav is that my AXN in your video, or Krikeys do you know ? You had some fantastic angles using that gimbal of yours.
Nice video as well Aitch - do you have any footage of when you thought it was in RTH but actually was in manual mode ?
Quote from: aitch on December 03, 2012, 08:06:35 AM
nothing reallting here either
but here it is after a 5 hour upload :o
team aitch maddogs01dec2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpeVpxe3ZVo#ws)
no idea why the video freezes a couple of times ??? it didnt before it was uploaded !!
some ppg would be very cool richard
Aitch :laugh:
Nice one Aitch. Was really impressed by your Hexacopter.
..and just managed to spot my wing on the ground in your video!
regards
Andy
I have to say despite the mid air cheers Davey :-*, I really enjoyed myself and was fun editing up the video.
Aitch your hex was cool and I liked your name on your fpv transmission lol. Also enjoyed your video - interesting to see from your point of view.
Quad will be fine. Really pleased I used plastic screws and hex pillars on the gimbal, as they saved the plates from getting snapped.
Not sure whos plane was whos on the video Wayne appart from the one stuck in the tree lol. edit oh yeah and the one that took out my quad ;D
Glad you can sort it relatively easy :) I wasnt too concerned about the wing due to it being laminated in invincibility lol :D
I wonder if I was actually flying FPV whether the outcome would have been different? As you said to me at the field in the Video you see my pull-up into the quad, but as we all know when flying LOS you see an obstical your first reaction is pull up as most obsticals are connected to the ground :D and that would have been right about the time that everyone shouted at me "Watch out for the quad" followed by the most horible hedge strimmer-esque noise I've herd for a while!
Was there audio on the original FPV footage? :)
What an idiot I am. I posted my vid in the FPV section. Perhaps you should all move your vids there, or post in both (is that okay Ian) because people who aren't connected to this thread won't see them. And frankly, they are too good to go to waste.
Here's mine MPX Twinstar FPV Maiden at Mad Dogs HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x13f9dgatnA#ws)
Richard
I didn't really get any amazing video, but I pulled theses snippets together anyway. Silly me, YouTube told me my account wasn't in good standing anymore for using a Muse song. So that audio was hastily replaced and here's the Vimeo link who seem less fussy
https://vimeo.com/54769544 (http://vimeo.com/54769544)
Quote from: CurryKitten on December 03, 2012, 03:47:36 PM
I didn't really get any amazing video, but I pulled theses snippets together anyway. Silly me, YouTube told me my account wasn't in good standing anymore for using a Muse song. So that audio was hastily replaced and here's the Vimeo link who seem less fussy
https://vimeo.com/54769544 (http://vimeo.com/54769544)
Much better song than the YT version. Oh Wayne, next time I'll just wear a brown paper bag on my head. :) Very brill footage and action!
Quote from: aitch on December 03, 2012, 08:06:35 AM
nothing reallting here either
but here it is after a 5 hour upload :o
team aitch maddogs01dec2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpeVpxe3ZVo#ws)
no idea why the video freezes a couple of times ??? it didnt before it was uploaded !!
some ppg would be very cool richard
Aitch :laugh:
Awesome Vid Aitch! Nothing like a bit of progressive metal to wake you up in the mornings! That ballet between you and Gav was awesome :)
Some brilliant videos here guys, nice to see some fun being had :)
Woah that was close :o
Wow, the inboard footage looks way scarier than watching it happen :o
Corr blimey, yeah that was close. I was still engrossed in my fatsharks but I heard Aitch say "OK is everyone ok if I try RTH?"
Then a bit of commotion as it obviously wasn't going to plan lol.
Cheers
Gav
Great vids! Did Gav get my Sky Surfer off into the unknown, it looks like it. Had no idea it was travelling that fast. No wonder it got out of range fast.
Anyway I have started replacing the lost gear. I bought an Easystar II and Hacker motor today and also ordered a new 100mw Fatshark vtx from Simon.
Thinking about the Sony super HAD 600tvl WDR camera from securitycamera2000. Unless you guys know better.
I'm down but not out.
Cheers, Mark
Quote from: Western on December 03, 2012, 09:17:49 PM
Great vids! Did Gav get my Sky Surfer off into the unknown, it looks like it. Had no idea it was travelling that fast. No wonder it got out of range fast.
Anyway I have started replacing the lost gear. I bought an Easystar II and Hacker motor today and also ordered a new 100mw Fatshark vtx from Simon.
Thinking about the Sony super HAD 600tvl WDR camera from securitycamera2000. Unless you guys know better.
I'm down but not out.
Cheers, Mark
Hey Mark
I've put word out at the pub and the chairman knows the farmer who's fields your plane is likely to have gone down in, so let's hope it comes back.
Well done on an EZII - I can vouch for them - is the hacker motor 2200kv?
Also that 100mw vtx. Is that for the plane? I reckon you should be going for 600mw 5.8, or at the very least what I have on the Twin, a 200mw Foxtech.
Richard
Quote from: aitch on December 03, 2012, 07:09:31 PM
yes CK heres my foopar
stupid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryg0XXFci70#ws)
no music as i am having real problems with power director
every time i enabled the music the video froze during production and the whole production froze at 32s ???
Aitch :laugh:
Aitch, that does look way worse than it was... I was a bit confused at the time because I thought the multi that was higher and hovering was yours and someone else was banking down... What saved you was your gentlemanly manners. I recall you telling everyone you were going to do a test and I guess that's why you had so many interested spotters. That Hex is a beaut!
Richard
Glad to hear youre back on the horse Mark. I know that Currykitten and Atarix777 were working with some lower powered VTx but using directional antenna instead. I believe Atarix was using a Helical and an omni of some sort.
Loving the videos of the day. I think that if CK and Atarix can work out the mechanisms to do FPV via the internet, this could gieva whole new meaning to a FPV meet.
Had a 100 mw on the Surfer so went for another. Will get a more powerful one later and transfer the 100 to the quad and tri.
Will get back to you about the motor power.
Rich, thanks for putting the word out
Cheers, Mark
Quote from: krikey on December 03, 2012, 10:13:05 PM
Glad to hear youre back on the horse Mark. I know that Currykitten and Atarix777 were working with some lower powered VTx but using directional antenna instead. I believe Atarix was using a Helical and an omni of some sort.
Loving the videos of the day. I think that if CK and Atarix can work out the mechanisms to do FPV via the internet, this could gieva whole new meaning to a FPV meet.
That's all I need - Coyote or Steve W crashing my plane from 200 miles away :)
Quote from: krikey on December 03, 2012, 10:13:05 PM
Glad to hear youre back on the horse Mark. I know that Currykitten and Atarix777 were working with some lower powered VTx but using directional antenna instead. I believe Atarix was using a Helical and an omni of some sort.
Loving the videos of the day. I think that if CK and Atarix can work out the mechanisms to do FPV via the internet, this could gieva whole new meaning to a FPV meet.
Atarix wanting to be whiter than white, got a 25mw Nano Stinger VTX on his quad (which wasn't one I'd ever heard of before, but is Immersion/FatShark compatible). He was getting great range, but it on diversity with a helical and SPW on the rx which is also placed up high and away from him. So it's doable, but takes more effort. For what it's worth, I always told him to get more power. He had actually just bought a 600mw VTX, but that's destined for the car. Long range flying *will* come at some point, we just need someone with enough
stupidity vision to take part.
CK: I'll be following yours and Atarix tests as if you can get good range with less power, that surely has very positive connotations. Do you need to distance both antenna on the VRx?
Quote from: Flyboysee on December 03, 2012, 10:43:54 PM
Quote from: krikey on December 03, 2012, 10:13:05 PM
Glad to hear youre back on the horse Mark. I know that Currykitten and Atarix777 were working with some lower powered VTx but using directional antenna instead. I believe Atarix was using a Helical and an omni of some sort.
Loving the videos of the day. I think that if CK and Atarix can work out the mechanisms to do FPV via the internet, this could gieva whole new meaning to a FPV meet.
That's all I need - Coyote or Steve W crashing my plane from 200 miles away :)
:)
Hi Guys!
Just thinking about this 'Video of the Month' competition. The rules say that the video must have been made on or after the 1st December. That means footage from the meet can be used. I'm thinking about how nice it would be to do a compilation video from 'Mad Dogs' and enter it. I'd be happy to do the editing.
If you're keen and would like to be in it please PM me your email address and I will invite you to a Dropbox folder. You then edit out your best clips (short one's of great action, awesome footage etc) with a lead in to the action of about 3 seconds, as well as a lead out time of same (to make editing my side quick and easy). Render them in 1080p / 720p for Go Pro, 720p for #16 and best you can for flight cam and upload your named clips.
You could still enter full videos to the competition in your own name.
This entry will be made as a collective (aka not Flyboysee) but rather Mad Dogs Meet. I will make sure every pilot is credited etc etc.
What do you guys think?
I dont have much footage of the day due to a dodgy formatted SD card :( Looking forward to a compilation though.
Hi Guys!
I thought I'd also just mention how your money was spent.
Very simple accounting.
Outgoings:
Tea, Coffee, Milk, Bikkies, Beer (though no one drank any beer, I'm slowly working through them!) £32
Paid to Venue £90
Total £122
Money in:
Your contributions £100 (Thanks to Dave_B for playing George Osbourne)
Since most of you came from far, spent on gas and had to wake up very early, I consider the deficit of £22 a bargain :)
Thanks again for an awesome day!
Richard
Quote from: Flyboysee on December 05, 2012, 05:48:47 PM
Hi Guys!
Just thinking about this 'Video of the Month' competition. The rules say that the video must have been made on or after the 1st December. That means footage from the meet can be used. I'm thinking about how nice it would be to do a compilation video from 'Mad Dogs' and enter it. I'd be happy to do the editing.
If you're keen and would like to be in it please PM me your email address and I will invite you to a Dropbox folder. You then edit out your best clips (short one's of great action, awesome footage etc) with a lead in to the action of about 3 seconds, as well as a lead out time of same (to make editing my side quick and easy). Render them in 1080p / 720p for Go Pro, 720p for #16 and best you can for flight cam and upload your named clips.
You could still enter full videos to the competition in your own name.
This entry will be made as a collective (aka not Flyboysee) but rather Mad Dogs Meet. I will make sure every pilot is credited etc etc.
What do you guys think?
Great idea, I will let you have any video that might be worth including. By the way I like you video edits, looking forward to the compilation.
Richard
well my quadcopter is airworthy again - 1 prop and 1 replacement arm :) Oh and re sticking the Naza down again with fresh double sided foam.
Had a test fly around the garden and it was fine.
Just need to check the GPS receiver in an open space. Was not getting green flashing lights (sat lock) in the garden so will try tomorrow in an open space. Too many trees around my back garden. Fingers crossed anyway.
Quote from: Gav on December 10, 2012, 04:43:00 PM
well my quadcopter is airworth again - 1 prop and 1 replacement arm :) Oh and re sticking the Naza down again with fresh double sided foam.
Had a test fly around the garden and it was fine.
Just need to check the GPS receiver in an open space. Was not getting green flashing lights (sat lock) in the garden so will tomorrow in an open space. Too many trees around my back garden. Fingers crossed anyway.
Great news Gav!
Quote from: Flyboysee on December 05, 2012, 06:00:52 PM
Hi Guys!
I thought I'd also just mention how your money was spent.
Very simple accounting.
Outgoings:
Tea, Coffee, Milk, Bikkies, Beer (though no one drank any beer, I'm slowly working through them!) £32
Paid to Venue £90
Total £122
Money in:
Your contributions £100 (Thanks to Dave_B for playing George Osbourne)
Since most of you came from far, spent on gas and had to wake up very early, I consider the deficit of £22 a bargain :)
Thanks again for an awesome day!
Richard
Rich if you send me your Paypal details ill send you some cash. :D
Richard, if you send me your bank details, my Nigerian banker will send you some money.
Hey Ratty, if I send you my PayPal you can send me some cash too if you're offering lol
lol yer sure, just send me paypal address and password and ill put it in your account. ;D
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/11/ujyquda3.jpg)Replacement camera gibmal plate is cut out n drilled n filed to shape ready to fit, from an off cut of G10. Quad should be good as new in a bit.
Woo hoo I can sleep easy tonight. All fixed up again, it's as if nothing happened. Bar a few mud splats.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/11/eseje2um.jpg)
Will take it to the office in Shaftesbury tomorrow and try out the gps en route somewhere. Fingers crossed :D
You got yours sorted just as I smash mine up :D
Oh bummer!! How did you manage that? mid air??? :'( Doesn't look to bad though?
ps GPS seems to be working ok and I get the green flashing light - happy days!
It was a "Return To House" issue.. i.e. the Quad returned to the roof of the house and hit the TV ariel :laugh:
Hi flyboysee thanks for recommending this forum it's been very useful to fpv nonses like myself. Next time you arrange a fpv get together mate count me in..! I'm still a formation fpv virgin and would love to bring me skywalker along and meet you guys (also Any help setting up and installing fy31ap also would be great from someone in the know) tar again mate
Quote from: Skyrob on January 22, 2013, 08:18:54 PM
Hi flyboysee thanks for recommending this forum it's been very useful to fpv nonses like myself. Next time you arrange a fpv get together mate count me in..! I'm still a formation fpv virgin and would love to bring me skywalker along and meet you guys (also Any help setting up and installing fy31ap also would be great from someone in the know) tar again mate
Hey Skyrob
Welcome aboard, we'll definitely be doing another Oxon / Hants meet soon enough. Where are you based? Anywhere near Oxford I'd be happy to help out.
I've had some crashes, so I'm rebuilding my gear into new planes. Got a Penguin and Bixler2 waiting on transplants :)
Richard