Mad Dogs 6, Spring 2014

[DaveyLC]

I'm all for slots but I think if a group decide they want to fly with each other and group their slots,  let them crack on :D

[CurryKitten]

I'm all for slots but I think if a group decide they want to fly with each other and group their slots,  let them crack on :D

The idea behind this was to avoid any monopolization of slots.  So worst case scenario a group of 4 decide they want to all fly together, and each of them has a consecutive slot, then the same 4 people could fly exclusively through all those slots and cut everyone else out for maybe an hour or two.  The reality is very unlikely to happen - it's bad enough getting 3 people up together isn't it.

Like I said, we can happily switch the rules around, so if everyone (or at least most people) think it's all ok for people to fly in consecutive slots if they are flying with others, then cool - we'll do it.

[krikey]

I think the likelihood of organising fellow flyers that have a slot directly after is going to be awkward, perhaps its enough to just say "please think of your fellow pilots" Im not sure what detriment there would be to other slots if we all decided to fly with Dave in his slot, other than a huge amount of fake snow and falling electrical components. This would of course result in more slots opening up later.

Sure some people might get more flying than others but that's not unfair, as long as people have booked their slots, they could always approach other pilots and ask to fly with them.

Lets go with the whiteboard idea and the booked pilot has the final say so as to who flies with him. I think that 30 minute slots is a good idea as it allows all the pilots in the slot to figure out frequencies etc. and still gives a good 15-20 min flight time.

I'll dust off the whiteboard and bring out the dry markers.

There is a possibility that I may be in the middle of a house move so may not be able to make it (boo) but I'll arrange for the "whiteboard of truth" to be delivered safely to CurryKitten for the day if needs be.

[DaveyLC]

I'm not suggesting people just dive in to other peoples slots (oo that sounds saucy).

But there maybe a gentlemen's agreement between some of us, I know I have no problems flying with other Immersion 5.8 users as long as they aren't on channel 3 :)

[Brucey]

Could we add vtx and rc freqs used by each pilot (just for info rather than slot planning.)
It would just be nice to see at a glance what is being used.

[Ratty]

Agreed, was just about to suggest that.   ^^^^

Would also make it easy to look who is flying and what is being used.

I fly on EZUHF and us immersion 5.8 ch 5.   ;D

[CurryKitten]

I'm not suggesting people just dive in to other peoples slots (oo that sounds saucy).

But there maybe a gentlemen's agreement between some of us, I know I have no problems flying with other Immersion 5.8 users as long as they aren't on channel 3 :)

The person who's slot it is controls who else is allowed to switch on as well.  You can fly around if given the ok by whoever and visa versa (as long as you are not on consecutive slots (unless we change that - but it stands at the moment).  But arrange it up front, rather than saying "can I switch on and see what happens" to someone already flying.  Channel separation doesn't mean that much if you are 20m away and the other guy is 2km away.

Could we add vtx and rc freqs used by each pilot (just for info rather than slot planning.)
It would just be nice to see at a glance what is being used.

Yep, absolutely, meant to say that in my first post

[Brucey]

Yep, absolutely, meant to say that in my first post

Yeah sure you did :-P

[Western]

Ok guys. Just looked at my work rota and I'll be working that Saturday so will have to drop out.
At least there will be a space for someone else.
How does Rich always manage to pick a weekend I'm working.
Regards, Mark

[Marcin_GUmeR]

I'm flying EzUHF and hopefully 1.2ghz video (yet to arrive). If not ImmersionRC 5.8GHz is my backup.

Will pay later after work :P

Many thanks to organizers!

[Brucey]

Ah crap. Looks highly likely I won't be around for the meet now. I was hoping to get back the day before, but it's not looking good now :'(

[DaveyLC]

Sort it out Brucey! :D

[Brucey]

Mate! I know!

[CurryKitten]

Yes, sort it out - I want to see how fast the souped up 4S Venturi can go round the extended race course). 

[krikey]

I may have to buy a new Venturi then and be an honorary Bruce for the day (and take all the credit) I've got all the gubbins except for the actual airframe.