ITS BOOKED, so get ready for the BEST FPV MEET SO FAR....... ;D
Spring NORTHERN MEET 2013 is all booked for the 28th April 2013 (lots of notice so you can get it in your calanders).
It will be at Campsmount School just North of Doncaster, DN69AS. Plenty of hotels and cheap....erm things...in Doncaster.
This one I am hoping to do it all a bit different than just a fly in.
As there are so may who come on to this forum for advise an help I thought it would be a great idea to set up some "workshops" to help people out.
These will be ran at timed slots for rounghly 20-30mins and will take the following formats:
1: Beginners - All the basics on FPV such as equipment, staying safe, planes, mulitrotors etc etc.
2: Intermediate - Things such as extending range, antenna basics, OSD's, autopilots etc etc.
3: Advanced - Long range, antennas, waypoints, firmware etc etc.
I already have one VERY WELL KNOWN member who has offered to help out in these workshops.
They will be fully interactive and will be presented on a big screen with the help of a visualiser so you can all see the fine details!!
There will also be FPV clinics, again at timed slots, (not for you to show us your cool scars, or I have this strage growth on my...). These will be there to get some advise from people how can help you out. So if there is a problem with equipment or other issues you should be able to get them sorted on the day.
There will be a "Cool technologies" area showing off laser cutting and hopefully 3D printing. There will be some cool keyrings to take home.
I have booked the portable big screen so we can have the simulator on it so people can "have a go" at FPV without the danger of stuffing it in.
Of course there will be flying both inside and outside.
Indoor stuff is limited to genuine INDOOR MODELS ONLY and quads in a set part of the sports hall which will be taped off. No large helis or large planes. Basically if it is going to kill someone please do not fly it inside :D
Outdoor flying is open to anyone and everything. The sports field is HUGE and there are some great flights to be had from there, plus the bonus of goal posts to fly through!! There will be some fun challenges to do including limbo and fastest flight etc. I should even be able to get hold of a speed gun, that would be cool!!
There is going to be a great deal of planning involved in this as I want it to be a great event for all involved and to be really helpful for those starting out in FPV or those who just want to find out more. I am going to put it in RCME and RCMW, might even put it on the BMFA website.... Manny might pop along ;D
Any ideas / suggestions or offers of help and participation would be greatfully recieved.
The local press are invited and should be coming as they are really interested in this sort of stuff.
I have had a word with God and he said the weather will be good for this one!!
Thanks and I hope to see you there.
Simon.
Cool mate,
Would love to come along & help out, as long as Ican get some flying in too ;)
Brilliant - well, this was one of my new years resolutions so count me in! As said last time I'm willing to help clean up afterwards if need be!
Quote from: Flyn on January 11, 2013, 04:00:15 PM
Cool mate,
Would love to come along & help out, as long as Ican get some flying in too ;)
That is exactly why the workshops are at timed slots so people who are kind enough to run the are not stuck / loosing flying time.
Any time to help other who attend would be really appriciated...
Quote from: Steve W on January 11, 2013, 04:02:30 PM
Brilliant - well, this was one of my new years resolutions so count me in! As said last time I'm willing to help clean up afterwards if need be!
Thanks mate help would be fantastic.
There is no wind on the 28th April like the last meet ha ha!!!
Hi Simon.
First on the list. Ha ha. Come to the last one you set up and enjoyed it very much. Waiting for goggles etc. to arrive so I can start on down the FPV path. Can't wait. PS. Hope the bacon butties are on the menu again. :laugh:
M.
good stuff :)
count me in again...
i will remember the TX this time!!!! haha
simon.
Drone, don't panic the butties will be on again!!
Phibin, ha ha you will forget the model this time, doh!!!
Look forward to seeing you all there.
This sounds like it could be a right ball :)
In the diary, hope the weather is better this time.
Weather is a PROMISE!!!..... well fingers crossed at least :laugh: :laugh:
Aitch if you could bring that along it would be awesome to display what it can do. I can get some material for you through work.
Coyote, it will be an awesome event. Lets make it the best so we can show off what we do!!
Mick, it will be great to see you, what you gonna bring to fly?!?
You know, with the level of attendance and the gear on show if we had our heads on properly we could do something really cool along the lines of inviting a TV crew from Look North or something to showcase "drones" and this hobby in a really good light....
Would need some scripting though and obviously permission from the landowners but surely something could be done if we put our heads in gear...?
Quote from: Steve W on January 11, 2013, 08:34:41 PM
You know, with the level of attendance and the gear on show if we had our heads on properly we could do something really cool along the lines of inviting a TV crew from Look North or something to showcase "drones" and this hobby in a really good light....
Would need some scripting though and obviously permission from the landowners but surely something could be done if we put our heads in gear...?
I have spoken to them and they are up for it already (my Dad works for ITV).
I just did not know if it would scare people off from the event?!?!!? I will see what people think about it on here but I am in 100% agreement with you about showcasing what the hobby is and proving that most of us / some of us and not peeping toms :laugh: :laugh:
Also sounds like you are putting yourself forward for the scripting ;D ;D
Well im up for it
My wedding anaversary is the week before so ill buy her a bunch of flowers and i get a day out lol
Cu all soon
Simon well up for helping out - just shout if you need anything and I'll tell you if I can or not :laugh:
I live fairly close by so willing to come over if you want to get our heads together too.
Quote from: Steve W on January 11, 2013, 10:08:05 PM
Simon well up for helping out - just shout if you need anything and I'll tell you if I can or not :laugh:
I live fairly close by so willing to come over if you want to get our heads together too.
You have a big bridge on your doorstep that needs flying so may pop over to you as soon as I have a plane that I am happy to do the trip with!!
Sweet! Should do it while there's snow on the deck, will look cracking!
p.s. - plenty of scope for launch and landing:
http://goo.gl/maps/NU9JM (http://goo.gl/maps/NU9JM)#
There's a car park 20 metres away behind the abandoned house :)
There's a chance that I will be working in Nottingham around that time, If I am, I will try to get there.
:) G
Quote from: Teamftp on January 11, 2013, 08:20:09 PM
Mick, it will be great to see you, what you gonna bring to fly?!?
Skywalker, X8, Zephyr II and my quad but probably not all to be flown. Looking forward to it.
Mick
Quote from: g.collins on January 11, 2013, 10:29:22 PM
There's a chance that I will be working in Nottingham around that time, If I am, I will try to get there.
:) G
It would be fantastic if you could make it. Bring some of your super clever well made toys to wow people with!!
Quote from: Steve W on January 11, 2013, 10:14:23 PM
p.s. - plenty of scope for launch and landing:
http://goo.gl/maps/NU9JM (http://goo.gl/maps/NU9JM)#
There's a car park 20 metres away behind the abandoned house :)
That looks great!!!
Oh I am slightly scared ha ha!!
Snow on the ground will be awesome!! Should be snowing Monday so lets see if it stays?!?
I'm def up for this too, count me in dude!
Awesome stuff.
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on January 12, 2013, 07:37:17 PM
I'm def up for this too, count me in dude!
Awesome stuff.
Keukpa
SWEET!!!! Nice one.
Quote from: aitch on January 12, 2013, 05:19:45 PM
G if your working nottigham way and need somewhere to lay your head your welcome to our spare room
were just between j28 and j29 of the M1
just so long as you don't mind dogs lol
Aitch :laugh:
That's a theory kind offer bud, its all up in the air at the moment, but it may be 3 weeks out of 4 each month, so P may be looking for something more permanent, but as I say I'm not sure yet. I will be lucky if I can bring one plane or quad, I will be traveling up on the train, my 70cc car wouldn't make it that fare. :laugh:
:) G
Sounds brilliant, count me in ;D
Quote from: aitch on January 13, 2013, 12:36:22 PM
the hubsan just died :o
so no indoor model for me
Aitch :laugh:
Whats up with it??!?!!
They are easy to fix.
Yay! I should be off work so I will be down if I am at home. :-) I'm really looking forward to this. Has anyone thought of posting this on multirotorforums, I think a lot of uk guys on there would be interested.
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Simon, any chance of you bringing it forward a week or 2? Or putting it back to the first 2 weeks in April? Ive miscalculated and I will miss it as it stands :-( Youve got a knack of arranging these things for when Im not around, Im beginning to get the impression you dont want me to go to them ;-) lol
EDIT:- Forget all of the above Simon, my head is well and truely burried up the old rear end. My contract finishes the end of March and I may still be around for this if I dont get snapped up straight away by another company. For some reason I thought the date was February... not April!! All being well I will see you there.
P.S The mrs is away most of the second weekend in february if anyone fancies meeting up!
Quote from: ROVguy on January 18, 2013, 09:00:06 PM
P.S The mrs is away most of the second weekend in february if anyone fancies meeting up!
I am fairly sure there are more "specialist" websites to sort you out here ha ha ha ha!!!
Will be great to see you at the meet mate!! Also will pop across to you when your back mate.
Quote from: Teamftp on January 18, 2013, 09:31:53 PM
Quote from: ROVguy on January 18, 2013, 09:00:06 PM
P.S The mrs is away most of the second weekend in february if anyone fancies meeting up!
I am fairly sure there are more "specialist" websites to sort you out here ha ha ha ha!!!
Well I wouldnt know about that Simon! lol
Yeah would be great to meet everyone. I will give you a buzz when Im back, just another 10 days or so to go, not that Im counting!! Lol, to fill in my time onboard Im coming up with a design for a new quad. Im thinking of incorporating an interesting idea, but Im not sure how well it would work, if at all.
It's in the diary Si. Sounds like it'll be a goodun. Should have the new ZII built by then. She's gonna be sexy... Oh yeah. :licklips:
ah 28th of April I can make this Event count me in :)
Quote from: MarkLincs on January 25, 2013, 07:48:16 PM
ah 28th of April I can make this Event count me in :)
Thats great news!!! Be great to see you there.
Will be good to see you there buddy!!!
Great ! just saw this DOH! I will be up for this if not away on holl's. :laugh:
Cheers MIKE. :D
It will be a great meeting.
There will be a few indoor things to have a play with so don't worry if you can't bring anything.
Shall I bring my two AR Drones? :) We can fight with them!
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on February 08, 2013, 05:51:32 PM
Shall I bring my two AR Drones? :) We can fight with them!
Keukpa
Is that even a question?!!?
DAMN RIGHT YOU SHOULD!!!!
They've got that augmented reality thing going on haven't they? Is it possible to project it from an iPhone or something somehow?
yeah, I can put it on a projector, if there is one there!
Quote from: aitch on February 08, 2013, 06:33:17 PM
its a go for the 3d printer
should be able to print a quad frame out
Aitch :laugh:
Thats great news.
Many thanks for that as I am sure people will be well impressed.
Thanks in advance.
Simon.
Nice..... :)
Sounds good! I'll be bringing more kit than I can shake a stick at! :D
Hopefully a fully built wing too! ;)
Keukpa
I am laser cutting a mini TBS discovery frame for the Hubsan X4 on Tuesday!!
Now that should look cool ha ha!!
Quote from: Teamftp on February 08, 2013, 06:46:30 PM
I am laser cutting a mini TBS discovery frame for the Hubsan X4 on Tuesday!!
Now that should look cool ha ha!!
this is my x4, bit bigger though, this is 200mm square, I wonted to buy a x4 and make a H frame for it.
:) G
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/sidewinder_zps2f5eccc9.jpg)
Well that is simply awesome G!!
I am in :) this time no helis!!!!!
ill bring my axn :) and hubsan x4!
A 700?? How big is that??
haha!!!!
that was my 600 andy!
and that will not be flown again :L
BIG HELIS BARRED!!!! After nearly loosing my head last time :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Well that is unless you are flying them outside.... then it is fine!!
haha! ill never do that again! moment of madness and utter stupidity!
you tryed catching the darhm thing :L
Quote from: liambaker996 on February 10, 2013, 03:51:54 PM
haha! ill never do that again! moment of madness and utter stupidity!
you tryed catching the darhm thing :L
Yeh and had to catch your plane yesterday to stop it getting mined by a tree :laugh: :laugh:
haha!
personally if it was me i would have let the tree have mined it i would rather save my head! the speed that went into your hands was mad :L
Quote from: liambaker996 on February 10, 2013, 03:56:13 PM
haha!
personally if it was me i would have let the tree have mined it i would rather save my head! the speed that went into your hands was mad :L
Love the fact the wings have finger imprints now :laugh: :laugh:
haha :) gives it a nice touch ;)
Filled our pants im still scrapping it out lol there is only liam that can try and fly a 600 trex indoor INVERTED! !!!!!
May be the hubsan x4 is right up ya street m8
Well safer
C u all soon
Quotefly a 600 trex indoor INVERTED
wTF lol... glad i didnt bloody come now!
Vid? :D
shhhhhhhhhhh no there is no videos. not that i want published online anyway.
id say the quad that tryed returning to home through people was worse haha
im not ashamed to say i 'ducked and covered' when the carbon started flying! lol
looking forward to the next one...
but no hellis plz haha they do scare me a bit! :laugh:
simon.
I would definitely like to see as video!
haha.
end of the day it was daft.
the guy who did film it kindly said he would not publish it due to me been sponsored and also it would not show the event in a good light would i.
What helicopter?!?!? It did not happen!!!!!!!
never saw nuffink guv! i was "otherwise engaged" down the corridor. looking forward to it. i confess, i haven't finished my f330 yet, as during the winter my other hobby takes over a bit.
Just a thought ,but would it be good if everyone put a sticker on their hat or "T"shirt with their forum name on so we know who is who? (?)
Just my two bobs worth :laugh: MIKE.
Sounds like an idea to me.
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Quote from: micarus on February 16, 2013, 11:25:13 AM
Just a thought ,but would it be good if everyone put a sticker on their hat or "T"shirt with their forum name on so we know who is who? (?)
Just my two bobs worth :laugh: MIKE.
Great idea.
I have made some rather cool laser cut name tags to help out.
Going to put all names on them to help out.
Cheers
sounds a great idea!
you love making things huntridge :)
are we having a pits are one side ect this time?
Liam
Sure am. A pits area for flyers only and a viewing area with hard hats and a cage of steel in case you fly!!
Quote from: Teamftp on February 16, 2013, 01:35:54 PM
Sure am. A pits area for flyers only and a viewing area with hard hats and a cage of steel in case you fly!!
Dont be saying things like that haha you know I csn fly well in thr right amount of space for the model.
Just a quick HELLO and to say I am currently sorting out some timings for the Presentations.
I have decided to run the following Presentations:
10:30 - Beginners guide to FPV.
11:00 - Intermediate guide to FPV.
11:30 - Advanced guide to FPV.
Each presentation will last 10-15 minutes and will be run by some well known members of this forum.
As an added bonus between 12:30-1:00 there will a "Workshop" session where there will be "experts" on hand to help out any problems or questions you may have about FPV or equipment.
Flying will be all day from 10:00 till 1:45 (we need to be out by 2:00).
We have a big indoor hall for SMALL stuff and out side for, well anything really!!
There will be a flight line and a pits area both indoor and out.
We also have an fenced off court that could be used for testing / calibrating quads etc. Or who is mad enough to bring a control line...FPV??
Hope to see you there.
Postcode: DN6 9AS
Simon.
28th April?
Keukpa
Spot on this sounds like it will be a cracking day!
Ill be on hand to help with setting up in the morning huntridge :)
Liam
Quote from: keukpa on March 12, 2013, 05:56:08 PM
28th April?
Keukpa
Yep, the day before my 36th Birthday!! I expect cake!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:
If people can start copy n' pasting the list below and start adding their names I would be greatful so I can have an estimate on numbers.
I will be coming to the Northern Meet on 28th April 2013:
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4.
5.
6.
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5.
6.
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6.
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.
9.
10.
And ME tooooooo.
:
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.
10.
With great pleasure I am happy to confirm the following:
1: Beginners - All the basics on FPV such as equipment, staying safe, planes, mulitrotors etc etc. - Presented by SteveW and Keukpa.
2: Intermediate - Things such as extending range, antenna basics, OSD's, autopilots etc. - Presented byTeamFTP, GinnerFPV and Liambaker996.
3: Advanced - Long range, antennas, waypoints, firmware etc. - Presented by Coyote.
These session will be ran at the times above and will be done with the projector and examples of what can be done.
THIS IS A MUST for people who want to find out more about FPV and thanks to the above will be a very informative day!!
:
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL :+
You know what would be awesome if anyone has some spare gear ... FPV Races. Put camera in front of your face, and wearing goggles you have to navigate an assault course looking through the goggles :D
Trickier than it looks - may require public indemnity insurance lol. Bet it would be fooking funny though :laugh: :laugh:
Glad to hear it simon don't forget the fpv car haha
Quote from: Steve W on March 12, 2013, 08:24:36 PM
You know what would be awesome if anyone has some spare gear ... FPV Races. Put camera in front of your face, and wearing goggles you have to navigate an assault course looking through the goggles :D
Trickier than it looks - may require public indemnity insurance lol. Bet it would be fooking funny though :laugh: :laugh:
As wrong and un'PC as this sounds I tried it at school with a girl who uses an electric wheelchair.
She decided she wanted to try and drive the chair with the goggles on, I clearly thought this would be an awesome idea and hilarious..... IT WAS!! Crashed into about everything and ran over my foot ha ha!!!!
Will sort this out for the meet.
Marcin "is in 50/50 for now" as it's 185miles one way for me and no clue I work that day or no. :scottish:
Quote from: Teamftp on March 12, 2013, 08:39:30 PM
Quote from: Steve W on March 12, 2013, 08:24:36 PM
You know what would be awesome if anyone has some spare gear ... FPV Races. Put camera in front of your face, and wearing goggles you have to navigate an assault course looking through the goggles :D
Trickier than it looks - may require public indemnity insurance lol. Bet it would be fooking funny though :laugh: :laugh:
As wrong and un'PC as this sounds I tried it at school with a girl who uses an electric wheelchair.
She decided she wanted to try and drive the chair with the goggles on, I clearly thought this would be an awesome idea and hilarious..... IT WAS!! Crashed into about everything and ran over my foot ha ha!!!!
Will sort this out for the meet.
darhm why did i have to leave school so soon :L
lmao simon
50/50 here as well. trying to make it
I will be there
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
Mick
Well I suppose that someone has to be No 13 . . .
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
13. Baxtonmoor
And can I book for the beginners tutorial please?
Quote from: Baxtonmoor on March 15, 2013, 03:28:27 PM
Well I suppose that someone has to be No 13 .
my lucky no. :)
Quote from: Baxtonmoor on March 15, 2013, 03:28:27 PM
Well I suppose that someone has to be No 13 . . .
And can I book for the beginners tutorial please?
Lucky for some ;D ;D
Yep pop along it will be a very informative session.
There is also the workshop later on to ask plenty of questions if you need some more answers. Make sure you have a good natter to everyone there. You will find out loads!!
I'm planning on WWIII I'm gonna use my AR DRones to take out planes and helis and Quads.
Then film the resultant destruction! :)
Keukpa
Keukpa we'll have to have some sort of collaborative online session based on what you're going to talk about to all the people with great expectations for our beginners session :laugh:
Good call Steve, we should do some brainstorming of topics to begin with, and then see which ones we can do! I'm happy to talk about anything to do with electronics, RF, PC control, PCTx, Etc!
Keukpa
I should be there, so stick me down on the list.
Rich
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
13. Baxtonmoor
14. ROVguy
15. Faffer
Been waiting for number 13 to be used ....
Richard
dont forget to add your names guys this event is going to be great!
Liam
Put me down too! I don't want to miss this one. :laugh:
MIKE. :D <one point arrival specialist> :o
3 WEEKS ON SUNDAY :funfunfun:
Quote from: Drone 5 on April 02, 2013, 09:38:45 PM
3 WEEKS ON SUNDAY :funfunfun:
Yep not long!!!!!!
Got all the stuff booked such as the projector etc etc so will defo be FUN!!!!
Also had a word with God and he said the weather will be great..........we shall see eh?!
Woohoo first meet of the FPV season for me, can't wait :D
Yep, but have you got the bacon butties sorted?
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
13. Baxtonmoor
14. ROVguy
15. Faffer
16. micarus
Quote from: Drone 5 on April 02, 2013, 09:55:23 PM
Yep, but have you got the bacon butties sorted?
I have had to buy 6 pigs after the last event!!!
Quote from: Steve W on April 02, 2013, 09:54:23 PM
Woohoo first meet of the FPV season for me, can't wait :D
be good to meet you steve :) bringing the axn?
Liam
If it doesn't die before hand yea, and the X5 with any luck :D
Yay! count me in guys - looking forward to it :D
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
13. Baxtonmoor
14. ROVguy
15. Faffer
16. micarus
17. mrwilljackson
Be great to see you there Will.
This is going to be a great event so sign up ASAP.
I will do a timetable for events very soon.
Simon
this event is not far away now guys! its going to be great!
get your names down!
Liam
I have been promised good weather!! It will be the start of the summer of FPV?!?
April the 28th you say....
Well its my weekend off and what else would I do....
count me in :)
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
13. Baxtonmoor
14. ROVguy
15. Faffer
16. micarus
17. mrwilljackson
18. MarkLincs
Yep I'm looking forward to this - I do believe it is two weeks today :)
Simon ,what time are you starting this ? or have I missed something <as usual (?)>.
Cheers MIKE. :D
Quote from: micarus on April 15, 2013, 10:44:43 AM
Simon ,what time are you starting this ? or have I missed something <as usual (?)>.
Cheers MIKE. :D
Nope.... just not done timings yet. Will do it shortly for you.
Simon.
Hi FPV'ers
The date is only a couple of weeks now, 28th April.
Doors open at 10:00am and we have the place till 3:00pm.
Flying is on ALL DAY LONG indoors and outdoors NON STOP. There will be a flight line in operation and the rules are as follows:
No NON flyers and spotters beyond the flight (no exceptions).
No children near the flight line unless with an adult - keep them safe please!!
No flying over spectators / behind the flight line / no flying towards the flight line.
All people flying FPV must have a spotter, there will be people available if needed.
No large helicopters / planes indoors.
It is the pilots responsibilty to check radio / video frequencies. CHECK BEFORE YOU TURN ON.
No VTX / 35mhz to be turned on unless you are on the flight line. YOU MUST CHECK WITH PILOTS FLYING / ABOUT TO FLY.
STAY SAFE AT ALL TIMES, first aid is available and the Sports Hall staff are the designated First Aiders for the event. Please report all injuries (hopefully none).
As this is an event to "help out" we are running workshops and presentations:
1: Beginners 11:00am - All the basics on FPV such as equipment, staying safe, planes, mulitrotors etc etc. - Presented by SteveW and Keukpa.
2: Intermediate 12:00pm - Things such as extending range, antenna basics, OSD's, autopilots etc. - Presented byTeamFTP, GinnerFPV and Liambaker996.
3: Advanced 1:00pm - Long range, antennas, waypoints, firmware etc. - Presented by Coyote.
These session will be ran at the times above and will be done with the projector and examples of what can be done.
There will be an FPV WORKSHOP running through the day with people on hand to help answer your questions. There will be someone there to help out!!! If you have a problem with equipment please pop it along and I am sure we shall be able to help.
Flying tuition will be availble through myself and probably others if you need it. I am also happy for people to try out the Fatshark goggles and have a seat in the plane whilst it is flying to experince FPV. There will be a simulator running to so you can try out both FPV and LOS flying.
GCollins is brings the 3D printer so you will be able to see some of his fantastic creations.
THIS IS A MUST for people who want to find out more about FPV and thanks to the above will be a very informative day!!
Postcode is DN69AS - Campsmount School.
Any problems or any other ideas for the day let me know.
Indoor precision flying?!?!?!
oh is gordon coming? Sweet! Will be great to meet him.
Public maybe attending this event. Although NOT advertised there maybe a few people turning up. It will be made clear for them NOT to go near aircraft / the flight line but feel free to shoot on sight any that do.
I have asked the local paper, doncaster Free Press to come along to see the event as it will be great for some positive publicity to show we are good people and not a bunch of peeping tom's intent ont aking over the world whilst looking in to people private affairs..... we shall leave that to Google!!!
Speak for yourself :D :laugh:
Sounds like a fine plan. Will get it sorted!!
Please put a post in the ground and put a name tag on it for me, so at least im there in spirit, its to many miles for me to be there in person.
im in Nottingham now, but going back home this Friday.
:+ G.
Ahhhhh shame G,
Will get the 3D printer from here doing something in your memory ha ha!!
Maybe I could print a G.Collins memorial ha ha ha ha!!!
The workshops sound just what I want for the future. Great stuff. :D ;D
Yep they will be really good and informative and should give a lot of people a nice heads up on what to do in FPV.
Please put me down for a name tag. I'm going to try and get there. Have started the journey into fpv. Plane, tx, rx and jr frsky 35mhz conversion ordered. Archos delivered. I have a family committment on the same day so will have to see. Planning to be there.
That's good news worthawiggles.
Right I have booked the projector etc etc.
How about a few hoops and things for indoor and outdoor precision and fun events or do people just wanna fly?!?
anything big enough to fly a axn through outside? hoops ect?
i dont mind destroying it :L
Name badges!!!
I am going to laser cut a load of Zephyr style name badge out next week so we know who is who....
The list so far is:
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
13. Baxtonmoor
14. ROVguy
15. Faffer
16. micarus
17. mrwilljackson
18. MarkLincs
If you want a badge, and who doesn't stick your name to this list (Copy and Paste it into a reply) and I will cut them out Tuesday for you folks!!!
All are welcome and if you want some advise and to see what FPV is I highly suggest popping along.
Also clearly gonna be a great day for us "seasoned" FPV'ers to get together!!!
The date is only a couple of weeks now, 28th April.
Doors open at 10:00am and we have the place till 3:00pm.
Flying is on ALL DAY LONG indoors and outdoors NON STOP. There will be a flight line in operation and the rules are as follows:
No NON flyers and spotters beyond the flight (no exceptions).
No children near the flight line unless with an adult - keep them safe please!!
No flying over spectators / behind the flight line / no flying towards the flight line.
All people flying FPV must have a spotter, there will be people available if needed.
No large helicopters / planes indoors.
It is the pilots responsibilty to check radio / video frequencies. CHECK BEFORE YOU TURN ON.
No VTX / 35mhz to be turned on unless you are on the flight line. YOU MUST CHECK WITH PILOTS FLYING / ABOUT TO FLY.
STAY SAFE AT ALL TIMES, first aid is available and the Sports Hall staff are the designated First Aiders for the event. Please report all injuries (hopefully none).
As this is an event to "help out" we are running workshops and presentations:
1: Beginners 11:00am - All the basics on FPV such as equipment, staying safe, planes, mulitrotors etc etc. - Presented by SteveW and Keukpa.
2: Intermediate 12:00pm - Things such as extending range, antenna basics, OSD's, autopilots etc. - Presented byTeamFTP, GinnerFPV and Liambaker996.
3: Advanced 1:00pm - Long range, antennas, waypoints, firmware etc. - Presented by Coyote.
These session will be ran at the times above and will be done with the projector and examples of what can be done.
There will be an FPV WORKSHOP running through the day with people on hand to help answer your questions. There will be someone there to help out!!! If you have a problem with equipment please pop it along and I am sure we shall be able to help.
Flying tuition will be availble through myself and probably others if you need it. I am also happy for people to try out the Fatshark goggles and have a seat in the plane whilst it is flying to experince FPV. There will be a simulator running to so you can try out both FPV and LOS flying.
GCollins is brings the 3D printer so you will be able to see some of his fantastic creations.
THIS IS A MUST for people who want to find out more about FPV and thanks to the above will be a very informative day!!
Postcode is DN69AS - Campsmount School.
Any problems or any other ideas for the day let me know.
Indoor precision flying?!?!?!
Simon
Please add me to the list
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
13. Baxtonmoor
14. ROVguy
15. Faffer
16. micarus
17. mrwilljackson
18. MarkLincs
19. Worthawiggles
please add me to the list
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
13. Baxtonmoor
14. ROVguy
15. Faffer
16. micarus
17. mrwilljackson
18. MarkLincs
19. Worthawiggles
20. tommyd
Excellent this is looking like it's going to be a brilliant meet :D
21. hase2
I'll be there !
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
13. Baxtonmoor
14. ROVguy
15. Faffer
16. micarus
17. mrwilljackson
18. MarkLincs
19. Worthawiggles
20. tommyd
21. hase2
22. eSoarer
Change of times:
Sorry due to the gym moving to a summer time table the time have changed a little.
Doors open at 9:00am
Finish at 2:00pm
Also got name badges done, 30 of them. Pick these up on the way in and there will be a marker to scribble onto them.
Got 30+ keyrings done on the laser cutter to!!!
Can we continue to fly outdoors after 2.00pm?
Thanks for the heads up TeamFTP.
Good shout electricmick! Please can we play outside mr organiser man? ;-) lol
if not im sure we could find some where close by ?
would be good if we could stay out and play though :)
Liam
Man I hope the weather is as good on Sunday as it is today! Beautiful, more please!!
I'm sooo sorry guys, but I have to pull out of this :'( soooo sorry, turns out the gf needs her car to go to Nottingham, so I have no transport :'( so so so very sorry :'(
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on April 20, 2013, 06:26:23 PM
I'm sooo sorry guys, but I have to pull out of this :'( soooo sorry, turns out the gf needs her car to go to Nottingham, so I have no transport :'( so so so very sorry :'(
Keukpa
darhm thats gutting! was looking forward to seeing the bixlers john!
is nobody passing who could help you with transport?
Liam
I would give John a lift but my parents might be moving next weekend so I cannot say if I'm going now 100%
I might be on house moving duties
I may be persuaded to reroute into Lincoln on my way, it's a bit of a detour though :laugh:
instead of 37 miles, it becomes 84 miles :D
I'm up for this. I want me a Zephyr name badge :P... and I can pick you up on my way John.
There you go!!! No excuses John!!! Guarantee a good meet [where you don't get shot down by overenthusiastic reckless Zephyr pilots :laugh:] and you'll get a fresh dose of enthusiasm - sometimes feels like you're on your own, I can tell you!
weather is looking good well done si!
http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=uk714day;page=2;ct=~DN69HB;sess= (http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=uk714day;page=2;ct=~DN69HB;sess=)
I second that. Weather looking good. Can't wait. Like a child waiting for Christmas. ;D :P
Nice one Simon
Quote from: Andy66 on April 20, 2013, 09:19:54 PM
I'm traveling from warrington, am I passing you John?
My mum lives in Runcorn! But alas, I'm in Lincoln!
Keukpa
spookfish said he would pick you up john^^^
Liam
Quote from: liambaker996 on April 21, 2013, 09:33:11 AM
spookfish said he would pick you up john^^^
Liam
Yup, I live in Sleaford so I can pick you up no problem. Drop me a PM mate.
WEEK TODAY!!! BOOM!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Free hug for anyone who kidnaps keukpa from Lincoln and drags him along to the event so he can see why he MUST NOT sell his gear!!!!
;D ;D
Hummm,
Interesting concept...I'm coming up from Stamford and could make a detour via Lincoln, Would be happy for a Kidnap, (metaphorically speaking of course) but hugs, though generously offered, I would have to pass on.
Key rings ready!
Are you ready for the best event of 2013 so far?!?
(http://s2.postimg.org/iteghg49x/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/iteghg49x/)
Can't wait !!!!
Quote from: Teamftp on April 23, 2013, 01:42:25 PM
Key rings ready!
Are you ready for the best event of 2013 so far?!?
(http://s2.postimg.org/iteghg49x/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/iteghg49x/)
Wow, they are coolio!
Quote from: keukpa on April 20, 2013, 06:26:23 PM
I'm sooo sorry guys, but I have to pull out of this :'( soooo sorry, turns out the gf needs her car to go to Nottingham, so I have no transport :'( so so so very sorry :'(
Keukpa
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Just noticed this post.....
We are coming to kidnap you!!!!!! :o :o
I hope it's ok if a couple of non FPV (but very interested in starting) flyers come along from the Holme On Spalding Moor BMFA club. It's an unmissable opportunity to see the experts in action !
The lectures should be great too.
Best regards,
Trevor and John.
Experts
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: Mirabile Visu on April 23, 2013, 03:08:29 PM
I hope it's ok if a couple of non FPV (but very interested in starting) flyers come along from the Holme On Spalding Moor BMFA club. It's an unmissable opportunity to see the experts in action !
The lectures should be great too.
Best regards,
Trevor and John.
MORE THAN WELCOME!!!
Just not sure what time the EXPERTS arrive, in the meantime you should see plenty of people flying around like fools with things stuck to their faces with their heads in strange positions!!
Look forward to seeing you there.
Simon
***INSURANCE***
This event is a COME AND FLY event. I nor anyone else will be checking your insurance status. HOWEVER I strongly recommend you have suitable insurance for flying your aircraft. You can get it from many places. If you need advise please search through the forums on here, you will find loads of information.
You are flying next a multi-million new build school, near people, and near cars in a car park not to far away. Should the worse happen YOU THE PILOT WILL / ARE RESPONSIBLE....
Also please keep animals, children and wives under control at the event!!
That said it will be a great day and no-one will crash / die ;D ;D
Quote from: Teamftp on April 23, 2013, 03:19:31 PM
That said it will be a great day and no-one will crash / die ;D ;D
You on tea duty that day then? :laugh:
Quote from: Steve W on April 23, 2013, 03:22:49 PM
Quote from: Teamftp on April 23, 2013, 03:19:31 PM
That said it will be a great day and no-one will crash / die ;D ;D
You on tea duty that day then? :laugh:
Think I best be ;D ;D
Speaking of which there is a kettle / microwave etc etc we can use if anyone wants to bring some food to heat up.
Simon....wanna try flying my new Bixler? ;)
Keukpa
QuoteSimon....wanna try flying into my new Bixler?
Fixed that for you :D
I wonder if it's too late to organise a swap-meet type thing, you buy mine I'll buy yours type thingy mabobbie? People could sell antennas and stuff? That way we can hide stuff in the car from the missus instead of it being delivered :whistle:
Quote from: Steve W on April 23, 2013, 05:06:35 PM
QuoteSimon....wanna try flying into my new Bixler?
Fixed that for you :D
I wonder if it's too late to organise a swap-meet type thing, you buy mine I'll buy yours type thingy mabobbie? People could sell antennas and stuff? That way we can hide stuff in the car from the missus instead of it being delivered :whistle:
Lol nice!!
Well, flying, or flying 'into' they all end the same way!! LOL
(http://s22.postimg.org/luchavjh9/IMG_0138.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/luchavjh9/)
Keukpa
lol
Swap meet!! Yep can sort that. Will organize getting some tables sorted and pop a message on here shortly...
Oh, I have to bring some dosh then. ;D :D
Great idea
Hey can i come please please please can I
Her indoors has just given me a day pass (100 mile trip there and another 100 back) but just love to know all about FPV!
Please can I
Iain
PS weather is looking GOOD!
Whoop, I just got a day pass too. 150 miles each way though :o
Quote from: fpvlegend on April 23, 2013, 10:48:59 PM
this could befun :)
There is no could about it!!!
THIS WILL BE FUN :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Hope to see you there.
Quote from: Brucey on April 23, 2013, 09:07:57 PM
Whoop, I just got a day pass too. 150 miles each way though :o
WOW EPIC TRIP!!!!
Will send some last minute weather advise on the morning early doors and late Saturday evening.
Simon.
Quote from: skyman(iain) on April 23, 2013, 08:14:02 PM
Hey can i come please please please can I
Her indoors has just given me a day pass (100 mile trip there and another 100 back) but just love to know all about FPV!
Please can I
Iain
PS weather is looking GOOD!
MORE THAN WELCOME!!!!
Is there anyone attending who will be selling matched skew antennas?
BRING AND BUY SWAP MEET
I am going to put out a load of tables for people to come a sell their unwanted planes and gear.
Please only bring stuff that works and is in good order.
Buyer is responsible for checking the goods please to make sure they are what they want and are functioning correctly. Seller responsible for the goods at all times when they are for sale, keep an eye on your stuff to keep it safe.
HOPE TO GET SOME BARGAINS!!!!
A weather update Saturday evening would be good!
cannot wait!
ill also give a out of the window report on the day as the school is only up the road from me :)
Liam
Holy Sunshine Batman!!!!
It only looks like we may have some good weather on Sunday!!
Forecast for Askern (DN69AS) is sunshine and 7mph winds.
Fingers crossed it stays like this YEEEEEEHAWWWWW!!!
This is the location - yes ??
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Campsmount+School,+DN69AS.&hl=en&ll=53.625229,-1.187081&spn=0.005001,0.015085&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=10.211444,30.893555&t=h&hq=Campsmount+School,&hnear=DN6+9AS,+United+Kingdom&z=17&iwloc=A (https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Campsmount+School,+DN69AS.&hl=en&ll=53.625229,-1.187081&spn=0.005001,0.015085&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=10.211444,30.893555&t=h&hq=Campsmount+School,&hnear=DN6+9AS,+United+Kingdom&z=17&iwloc=A)
Sure is.
We are in the Sports Hall which is bottom left of the complex.
We have full use of the field to which is clear off all goal posts etc as it is now summer term!!!
The area is great for FPV and we should get some fantastic flights in ;D ;D
Address is:
Campsmount School
Ryecroft Road
Norton
Doncaster
DN6 9AS
Can I come please, I have a million questions :-)
Quote from: AD6HLE on April 24, 2013, 03:35:25 PM
Can I come please, I have a million questions :-)
More than welcome. That is one of the main points of the event. Answer all those questions you have about FPV, that and a great days flying of course!!
Going to be a busy busy day!
Lots of crashes and fun! :)
Keukpa
If the weather is as good as it looks I'll be outside all day - bringing a car battery for mucho charging action :D
Quote from: Steve W on April 24, 2013, 05:34:30 PM
If the weather is as good as it looks I'll be outside all day - bringing a car battery for mucho charging action :D
There are LOTS of plugs for charging to around and about the sports hall.
Yea but that means being indoors :laugh:
Quote from: Steve W on April 24, 2013, 06:19:52 PM
Yea but that means being indoors :laugh:
.... extension lead ;D ;D
Quote from: Steve W on April 24, 2013, 06:19:52 PM
Yea but that means being indoors :laugh:
depends how many lipos you have, charge while flying. i assume you have a charge bag/box. btw simon, if you want to see my insurance, you'll need a laptop, so i can get into my email. i don't own a printer!
Quote from: Teamftp on April 23, 2013, 03:19:31 PM
***INSURANCE***
This event is a COME AND FLY event. I nor anyone else will be checking your insurance status. HOWEVER I strongly recommend you have suitable insurance for flying your aircraft. You can get it from many places. If you need advise please search through the forums on here, you will find loads of information.
You are flying next a multi-million new build school, near people, and near cars in a car park not to far away. Should the worse happen YOU THE PILOT WILL / ARE RESPONSIBLE....
Also please keep animals, children and wives under control at the event!!
That said it will be a great day and no-one will crash / die ;D ;D
Details about insurance...
Look forward to meeting you.
you got my text si?
Liam
Yep replied?!?!?
my phone must be off its trolley a few people have textme but i have got nothing :(
Quote from: Teamftp on April 24, 2013, 10:16:47 PM
Quote from: Teamftp on April 23, 2013, 03:19:31 PM
***INSURANCE***
This event is a COME AND FLY event. I nor anyone else will be checking your insurance status. HOWEVER I strongly recommend you have suitable insurance for flying your aircraft. You can get it from many places. If you need advise please search through the forums on here, you will find loads of information.
You are flying next a multi-million new build school, near people, and near cars in a car park not to far away. Should the worse happen YOU THE PILOT WILL / ARE RESPONSIBLE....
Also please keep animals, children and wives under control at the event!!
That said it will be a great day and no-one will crash / die ;D ;D
Details about insurance...
Look forward to meeting you.
Im just printing mine out now.... just in case... lol
i keep mine stuffed in the back of my flight case
Does the FPVUK insurance provide you with TeamFTP cover??
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on April 24, 2013, 11:02:47 PM
Does the FPVUK insurance provide you with TeamFTP cover??
Keukpa
What could possibly go wrong.
You name any single incident where I have caused any issue.....
Good point...
non-spring to mind....
No bixler crashes, or mid-air collisions, and certainly no Cathedral demolitions....
Keukpa :P :P :laugh: :laugh: :P :P :o :P :P :laugh: :laugh: :P :P
no crashing into my new bixler ;) :L
Or my Sky Surfer, Hexa if Ive managed to repair it in time and definitely not the Venturi if Ive finished building it!!! I soooo cannot wait for Sunday!!! I will pretty much have 3 Maidens to do!!
Quote from: keukpa on April 24, 2013, 11:10:42 PM
Good point...
non-spring to mind....
No bixler crashes, or mid-air collisions, and certainly no Cathedral demolitions....
Keukpa :P :P :laugh: :laugh: :P :P :o :P :P :laugh: :laugh: :P :P
Ahhhh forgot about those ones..... erm!!!
FOOTWEAR
As a bit of PLEASE HELP OUT kind of note can I please ask that people if possible can you bring FLAT shoes, no stillettos (not sure who) or outdoor shoes. Both will damage the sports hall flooring / trasnfer mud. If at all possible a spare pair of shoes would be great.
CHARGING
There are various points around the sports hall to charge you lipos etc etc. HOWEVER if anyone has some 4 way plug adaptors it may help out.
Doors open at 9:00am and we have the place till 2:00pm. (MUST BE EMPTY THEN)
Flying is on ALL DAY LONG indoors and outdoors NON STOP. There will be a flight line in operation and the rules are as follows:
No NON flyers and spotters beyond the flight (no exceptions).
No children near the flight line unless with an adult - keep them safe please!!
No flying over spectators / behind the flight line / no flying towards the flight line.
All people flying FPV must have a spotter, there will be people available if needed.
No large helicopters / planes indoors.
It is the pilots responsibilty to check radio / video frequencies. CHECK BEFORE YOU TURN ON.
No VTX / 35mhz to be turned on unless you are on the flight line. YOU MUST CHECK WITH PILOTS FLYING / ABOUT TO FLY.
STAY SAFE AT ALL TIMES, first aid is available and the Sports Hall staff are the designated First Aiders for the event. Please report all injuries (hopefully none).As this is an event to "help out" we are running workshops and presentations:
1: Beginners 11:00am - All the basics on FPV such as equipment, staying safe, planes, mulitrotors etc etc. - Presented by SteveW and Keukpa.
2: Intermediate 12:00pm - Things such as extending range, antenna basics, OSD's, autopilots etc. - Presented byTeamFTP, GinnerFPV and Liambaker996.
3: Advanced 1:00pm - Long range, antennas, waypoints, firmware etc. - Presented by Coyote.
These session will be ran at the times above and will be done with the projector and examples of what can be done.
The projector will also be used for Pheonix RC simulator, you can FPV on it and LOS. My laptop is VERY SLOW but runs it. If anyone has a faster one with it on it maybe helpful?!?!
There will be an
FPV WORKSHOP running through the day with people on hand to help answer your questions. There will be someone there to help out!!! If you have a problem with equipment please pop it along and I am sure we shall be able to help.
Flying tuition will be availble through myself and probably others if you need it. I am also happy for people to try out the Fatshark goggles and have a seat in the plane whilst it is flying to experince FPV. There will be a simulator running to so you can try out both FPV and LOS flying.
I am going to bring the 3D printer so you will be able to see how they work.
THIS IS A MUST for people who want to find out more about FPV and thanks to the above will be a very informative day!!
Postcode is DN69AS - Campsmount School.Any problems or any other ideas for the day let me know.
Simon
Super excited for this now :D
Simon....as we have to be out by 2pm....is there any 'after dinner' flying planed? Maybe at the usual place??
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on April 25, 2013, 03:34:58 PM
Simon....as we have to be out by 2pm....is there any 'after dinner' flying planed? Maybe at the usual place??
Keukpa
Sounds like a FINE PLAN TO ME....... keep it a special secret though shhhhhhhhh :laugh: :laugh:
This is the place we have.
(http://s22.postimg.org/75bcnxshp/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/75bcnxshp/)
(http://s22.postimg.org/llu0orsl9/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/llu0orsl9/)
I'll bring the donuts!
TOP MAN!!!
:D
We are bringing some of Marie's cupcakes :-)
if we are out afterwards i could always bring the little genny?
Liam
genny???
Keukpa
Quote from: ROVguy on April 25, 2013, 10:44:06 PM
We are bringing some of Marie's cupcakes :-)
Sod flying! :D
Wow they're stunning - almost too good to spoil by biting. Almost.
WOW! Amazing! :) Yummy looking indeed!
The ones she's doing will be chocolate sponge with white chocolate buttercream. The ones you saw take too long to do, she says they are 'works of art' PMSL. She won't be doing many, but I will get her to save one for you lol
I'll dodge by Tescos and pick up a few packs of jaffa cakes
Shall we set up a cakes, cooking and knitting corner for the wives?!?! :laugh: :laugh:
Depends - has anyone got a cauldron?? :laugh:
What about those of us without wives?? Can we set up a 'spare wives' stand? :P
Keukpa
I ain't got a wife either John ;-) but she has got a cauldron we can borrow. Lol
Quote from: keukpa on April 25, 2013, 11:42:54 PM
What about those of us without wives?? Can we set up a 'spare wives' stand? :P
Keukpa
Fairly sure they call that "Dogging"......
lol .. fpv, cakes, dogging - this is going to be a brilliant meet!
Forecast is looking good. A bit of wind but that is alway good!!!!
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/askern#?tab=fiveDay (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/askern#?tab=fiveDay)
I have created a load of name tags for the event plus 30'ish key rings to take home.
When you arrive please grab a name tag and pop your FORUM NAME on it so we know who is who, will save the "So who are you then" conversations ;D ;D
Thanks and I look forward to meeting you all.
Simon.
Quote from: Teamftp on April 26, 2013, 02:54:32 PM
Forecast is looking good. A bit of wind but that is alway good!!!!
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/askern#?tab=fiveDay (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/askern#?tab=fiveDay)
visability is very good!
so atleast we should have no problems in the air :) abit of wind to slow us down on approach and a nice bit of lift on take off is good :)
Liam
Looking forward to this one even though I think only the Hex will make it at this point
SWEET!!! I know pleanty are looking forward to seeing you and the Hex.
IT IS ONLY A DAY AWAY!!!!
excited, AAARRGGHH, and a little apprehensive about flying. not that good yet, i have some spares though!!! lol.
Well the weather has taken a turn for the worse :(
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/DN69AS (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/DN69AS)
Doh :( have the x4 for some indoor fun maybe we will get abit of a break at some point!!
well an f330 isn't that big, so i'd say it's sports hall sized just pootling about.
Banner added for a live link. As long as you have a spare video output free on your ground station you can be linked up for everyone on the forum to watch your flights live :)
Coyote,
I have that nextwave RX box I made.... channel selectable... we could just hook that up if you like?
Keukpa
You could john, but that limits it to just people on Immersion gear flying on 5.8ghz.
All I need is a spare video output for anyone`s ground station and then its not limited to any frequency
Quote from: Steve W on April 27, 2013, 05:10:12 PM
Well the weather has taken a turn for the worse :(
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/DN69AS (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/DN69AS)
The rest of the week is looking good though!
Quote from: Coyote on April 27, 2013, 09:05:18 PM
You could john, but that limits it to just people on Immersion gear flying on 5.8ghz.
All I need is a spare video output for anyone`s ground station and then its not limited to any frequency
Ah, yes. opps! LOL
Well for people who don't have a GS and only fatsharks, we can use it :D
Of course :)
final preperation under way charging nearly complete!
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Yep I'm all sorted now, just chillaxing and looking forward to an AWESOME DAY!!!
Have fitted landing gear (including a tail 'wheel' made out of cotton buds!!!) to my Raptor :laugh:
Nearly there, forgot about the beatle quad for faffing about indoors, so that`s charging now
Whats the postcode btw ?
dn6 9as
Thanks Liam :)
not a problem ian....should be good fun with a few indoor quads and a few obsticals about ! :) pylon racing would be good ;)
I'll bring my X4 too as battered as it is :laugh:
Forecast looks good.......ish!!!
Bright and early for the best weather, gets some gusts around lunchtime.
11-15mph winds with some gusts. Get ya cycle clips on you may need them!!!
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/askern#?tab=fiveDay&fcTime=1367103600 (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/askern#?tab=fiveDay&fcTime=1367103600)
Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
REMEMBER: Gates open at 9:00am so do not panic if you get the at 8:30 and it looks all shut!!
I'VE GOT A CAR!!!!
Awesome Keukpa!
So to recap, attendee list:
1. TeamFTP
2. GinnerFPV
3. Liambaker996
4. Steve W
5. Keukpa
6. Aitch
7. Coyote
8.Drone 5
9.quadbod.
10.Phibin (aka simon.) i will be ther tx in hand this time LOL
11.Andy66
12. Electricmick
13. Baxtonmoor
14. ROVguy
15. Faffer
16. micarus
17. mrwilljackson
18. MarkLincs
19. Worthawiggles
20. tommyd
21. hase2
22. eSoarer
This is certainly going to take a logistics genius to work out flying times! Happily I'm just as happy watching people fly with my goggles :D
And me!
Batteries charged, car fueled up, ready to go!
wow thats a big trek, safe drive Brucey
Safe trip everyone. See you in a few hours!!
Simon.
Out of the window report!
blowing 6-8mph winds grey and overcast........bit nippy
but hey ho the sun should be out later hopefully! see you all soon.
Apologies to all but something came up and had to cancel the trip, hope you have a great day. Fly safe and enjoy it.
Thanks Simon/TeamFTP for organising this - I had a great time, lovely to meet some FPVers off here and even some BMFA members who came down to see what FPV is all about.
Hope you enjoyed my beginners presentation, wasn't particularly sure what to say or do and it was a bit nerve-wracking since I went first but I hope the new people got an idea of what FPV is about and the best way to get started :D
Enjoyed the birthday cake as well!!! So thanks to Mrs TeamFTP for that :D
Shame we had a lot of wind though - one day we'll organise a meet where we can actually fly properly, for those who flew it looked bloody choppy up there.
Here's to 2014!
Was a great day and yep the wind did get the better of us in the end.
A big thanks to everyone who managed to turn up today and I hope you all had a good day. To echo Steve's comments it was nice to see people from other BMFA clubs coming across to find out more. I am more than convinced that we did the hobby proud.
A special mention to Steve, John and Ian for producing and presenting such fantastic and informative sessions which proved super successful.
A big thanks to Marie for the cakes and of course my missus for te birthday cake, not forgetting John and the 400 dounuts!!!
As ever great to meet like minded folks and it simply proves what a great community we have on FPVhub. Keep up the good work folks.
Will pop some pics and video on later.
Thanks again to all!!!!
another great meet :)
and a great turn out too.
thanks again simon for taking the effort to get us all together!
really enjoyed it yet again,
just was a shame about the weather (wind), im sure next time I will get a fly in?!?!
thanks to all who turned up, for a great day...
and to those who took the time and effort to try enlightening us all in the dark arts.
im really looking forward to our group pic at the end :laugh:
simon.
Was a great meet, thanks Simon for all the hard work, great to meet the newcomers and catch up with others I`d already met before :)
Here are a few pics from the meet I got :
More :
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/cayote64/DSC05213_zps4b647ef5.jpg)
Some cracking pics!
Love that last pic!
Great to meet you all, bit windy but glad I got one flight in.
Thanks for organising. Although not flying yet was a great meet for learning. Everyone is very generous with time and knowledge. Was well worth the drive.
Have a nice short vid of kepula's parrot drone with a mini quad piggy back and take off. Have just opened a you tube account but can not upload at the moment. Will work it out after I have finished baby feed and nappy change. Have to give the wife a break for my day pass.
Hunting for a downed skywalker brought home how easy it is to lose a plane.
WW
Quote from: Coyote on April 28, 2013, 06:09:33 PM
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/cayote64/DSC05213_zps4b647ef5.jpg)
Looks like you had a brill day.. great pic btw
Quote from: Worthawiggles on April 28, 2013, 07:16:39 PM
Thanks for organising. Although not flying yet was a great meet for learning. Everyone is very generous with time and knowledge. Was well worth the drive.
Have a nice short vid of kepula's parrot drone with a mini quad piggy back and take off. Have just opened a you tube account but can not upload at the moment. Will work it out after I have finished baby feed and nappy change. Have to give the wife a break for my day pass.
Hunting for a downed skywalker brought home how easy it is to lose a plane.
WW
Look forward to the video.
Thanks for popping down.
Yeah was a good shot, I like it cropped too :
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/cayote64/DSC05213_zps5139c2ce.jpg)
could be a new forum banner pic? :laugh:
simon.
Many thanks, to everyone who helped organise today's event. It was well worth the drive up to the north ;D
Quote from: phibin on April 28, 2013, 07:42:16 PM
could be a new forum banner pic? :laugh:
simon.
YEP!!! I 2nd That!!
To all those that organised the event well done
Wind was interesting for sure :)
Sorry I had to leave but the 2nd event I had to nip to was good where I won a tex100 heli !
Also got to check out a new gimbal design and I like it a lot :)
Well worth the trip today - many thanks to Simon and everyone - just a few boring pics from a few dozen I took today !
Thanks to simon for a brilliant day!
some pictures here....more to follow...also thanks to ginnerfpv for the lift to school and andy66 for the lift to badsworth and home!
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I now realise how bald I really am!!!
Embrace it!
Was a good day .. shame about the weather but was still good to see you all and some or the 2nd time.... lets hope the next meet the wind will not be there and we can all enjoy
Richard
Few pictures from TeamFTP of the day:
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Awesome photos guys! I love the one of me launching the sky surfer! Perfect timing. It was fabulous meeting everyone, it was an excellent day. A big pat on the back to Simon and the guys involved in organising today's event, well done, you did a brilliant job.
Slide show of photos:
FPV Northern Fly-in Doncaster, Picture Slideshow. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaZw334M9tE#ws)
right guys! as requested by TeamFTP here is the picture of my parking with the axn!
the axn come down over 1km from our flying site!
caption time!!!! post your captions!
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Quote from: liambaker996 on April 28, 2013, 10:07:56 PM
right guys! as requested by TeamFTP here is the picture of my parking with the axn!
the axn come down over 1km from our flying site!
caption time!!!! post your captions!
(http://s23.postimg.org/kfpqsrohj/axn_parking.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/kfpqsrohj/)
Clamp Company come along and look at it..
"where/How do we Clamp it"
Nice! The wind must have pushed it like crazy
Quote from: liambaker996 on April 28, 2013, 10:07:56 PM
right guys! as requested by TeamFTP here is the picture of my parking with the axn!
the axn come down over 1km from our flying site!
caption time!!!! post your captions!
(http://s23.postimg.org/kfpqsrohj/axn_parking.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/kfpqsrohj/)
That has to be the best "Crash" parking I have ever seen!!! AWESOME!!!
Gave up with trying to crash into planes today so thought I may attack the local wildlife!!!
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For future reference you're supposed to display one of these in the windscreen:
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Short vid of keukpa's Parrot drone with a mini quad piggy back and launch taken at todays Northern Meet...
Parrot Drone with a mini quad copter piggyback and launch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rno0_ntsjFw#ws)
WW
Excellent pictures / videos everyone, lol Liam, couldnt have landed better :)
Bixler launch Bixler launch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWRMM3g6cec#ws)
Flight of the buzzard!!
FPV bird near miss - Kestrel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG8d4qXM-1s#ws)
Flying video from the meet, 15-20mph winds....delightful!!!
FPV Northern Meet, Doncaster UK First Person View flying. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORm8lTIqFcM#ws)
Sweet videos Andy, thanks again for popping up.
Yea they're really good - nice greased landing too :D
Very nice Andy :)
Wow, some really really amazing photos and videos here.
Was a fantastic meet, really good meeting people, and seeing kit and flights, and even the odd destruction here and there (not me this time).
I thing this was a resounding success and thanks to everyone that made it happen, especially TeamFTP for organising it....
Roll on the next meet!
I must say, from the above, my fav pics are the disabled parking bay, and the one of marks hand launch....looks fantastic.
My fav video has to be the dual quad launch of ARDrone and Hubsan x4 :D
Fantastic!
Keukpa
Well done guys, I so wish I was there today, I tried the live video a few times, but no joy.
Some of those photos where class, I love the one with you all wearing Goggles. ;D
I also loved the shots of Steve and Teamftp giving a lecture.
Looked like a class day all round, well don.
;) G
A nice collection of vids and pics guys well done looks like an enjoyable day had by all :D
dizzy
thanks to all for a great day and taking the time to enlighten us on the finer points of what it takes to have an enjoyable safe FPV flight and know what to do if things go wrong
great presentations, friendly atmosphere and fine day all round
till next time
Tommy
looks like a great day for you lads, & the weather didn't look to bad although a bit windy I gather, just hope the southern one in a few weeks is as well supported,
well done you guys.
A word of thanks to Simon and the guys for a brilliant introduction to FPV. We were the two BMFA blokes who came down from the Beverley area to see what it was all about. It was great to look through the Fat Sharks and see the view. The lectures were most informative too, and have sparked my interest. I'll be following the FPVHub with great interest. I have just ordered my first FPV plane, a Hobby King Skywalker. I noticed that most flyers at the meeting were using Bixlers (or similar), but I prefer to use a larger model to begin with. I'll be back soon when I have built the Skywalker for equipment advice.
Thanks once again to a very friendly bunch.
Cheers,
Trevor
Nice to meet you Trevor, thanks for coming!
From my point of view it was nice to be able to put across where we're coming from and hopefully with people actively working on behalf of this community we can get those legal issues solved for safety's sake thus ensuring that everything we do is above board. We're a harmless bunch intent on having fun with our planes, nothing sinister despite what some would have you believe :)
See you next time (and hopefully I'll pop over to Beverley at some point seeing as how it's just up the road :) ).
Yep thanks for coming Trevor, I hope we have enlightened you in to the world of FPV and done the sport proud.
Like SteveW I will make sure I pop up for a fly at your club soon.
Simon,.
I would just like to add what a great day I had. Thanks to Simon for organising it and the others for the workshops.
When is the next one Simon, soon I hope. :) :D ;D More more more.
Was nice to put faces to names.
Just going through all the photos and videos. Great work Guys.
I love my skywalker too! It's just do darn BIG :D
Not had much chance to fly yet, but hoping over next few weeks :)
I need to get some more batteries for her too! :D
Keukpa
Keukpa, bring it with you tomorrow. Ive got a couple of 5A 4S's you can borrow!
Sweeeet!
I'm working till 11am tomorrow (got to give my students a mock exam) then speaking to some guy about drones...then free. I could be there at 1pm? If that's not too late?
Keukpa
That's fine mate. You got my address yes?
Yuppers!
Sweet, I will see you then!
Thanks to Simon, Coyote and everyone else for organising a realy good meeting, I enjoyed meeting some of the forum guys and potential f.p.vers but hope my demo of what can go wrong < with my ex Skywalker > didn't put anyone off :laugh:
These things happen :'(
Everything from the plane still works exept I lost the gps unit from my suppo o.s.d :-X
Special thanks to the guys who helped me get it all back to the car < you know who you are ;D>
looking foward to the next one and hoping it's not as windy :o
Cheers MIKE. :D onward and upward. :P
Quote from: Steve W on April 28, 2013, 10:22:45 PM
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I did.!
Good job Liam did not park on your cars roof :laugh:
Quote from: Teamftp on May 01, 2013, 02:11:38 PM
Good job Liam did not park on your cars roof :laugh:
could give it a try next time ;D :laugh:
Quote from: liambaker996 on May 01, 2013, 07:23:52 PM
Quote from: Teamftp on May 01, 2013, 02:11:38 PM
Good job Liam did not park on your cars roof :laugh:
could give it a try next time ;D :laugh:
No chance Liam, I drive faster than I walk :laugh:
Cheers MIKE.
Damn! I missed this. When is the next one?
There will be another one VERY SOON. If you are local to me get in touch and we can meet up for a fly. There are a few of us going out to crash...... sorry fly... on Monday.
I believe he said the go pro stopped andy :(
Liam
Yea we tried watching it on the projector screen at the meet but it cut off about 20 secs before the crash :(
Quote from: Andy66 on May 06, 2013, 06:21:43 PM
Mike did you have the go pro footage of the sky walker crash?
Sorry Andy, I,v been away !, We ran the vid from the GoPro but it stopped before impact so unlucky there , but most of the gear was recoverable ,so ordered a Bixler to get back in the air fast. ;D
Cheers MIKE. :D