FlyingWings Venturi FPV Evo

Brucey · February 05, 2015, 08:05:01 PM

Quote from: Cypher on February 05, 2015, 06:12:23 PM
Less efficient when spinning, more efficient when not spinning.

My prop is always spinning!

iPeel · February 05, 2015, 08:40:42 PM

Quote from: Brucey on February 05, 2015, 08:05:01 PM
Quote from: Cypher on February 05, 2015, 06:12:23 PM
Less efficient when spinning, more efficient when not spinning.
My prop is always spinning!

That grass doesn't cut itself!

Brucey · February 05, 2015, 09:04:26 PM

Lol!

iPeel · February 06, 2015, 06:31:14 PM

Quote from: Cypher on February 06, 2015, 05:44:56 PM
ipeel, what type of spray paint did you use on the foam?

Just regular Halfords stuff, any acrylic spray paint should be fine mate.

iwan_canobi · February 06, 2015, 07:41:03 PM

Ok so I've just pushed the button on one of these now! Swapping out my Skywalker since it never gets used!

Need to decide on the power setup now though, is an inrunner motor recommended?

iPeel · February 06, 2015, 07:55:27 PM

Quote from: iwan_canobi on February 06, 2015, 07:41:03 PM
Ok so I've just pushed the button on one of these now! Swapping out my Skywalker since it never gets used!

Need to decide on the power setup now though, is an inrunner motor recommended?

Buy this, looks perfect and a decent price.

Brucey · February 06, 2015, 08:12:13 PM

Quote from: Cypher on February 06, 2015, 07:44:33 PM
Wahey Ewan! You and me, loch Lomond, formation flying... Deal?

Love my OS motor mate... A few pennies but worth it!

Sounds idyllic, bit of a road trip for me!

Brucey · February 06, 2015, 09:59:33 PM

Cool

iwan_canobi · February 06, 2015, 10:32:53 PM

Looks good ipeel, may go with that!

A Loch Lomond version of mad dogs would be awesome! I know the perfect spot! :)

Gundummy · February 07, 2015, 07:43:27 AM

I had the same problem... but it made no difference tbh

iPeel · February 07, 2015, 08:58:03 AM

Oh, that's to hold the lid in place at the front in theory, but I didn't use that approach. You're better off laminating the lid with extra film at the front and using that extra film to fix the lid to the frontside of the ply at the back of the camera bays to create a hinge.

See this post.

My plate is there (GoPro mount) but not doing anything.

The plate you do really need is a similar affair at the back of the gubbins bay, on mine that's got a velcro strap as has the back of the lid and this fixes the hatch in place.

Brucey · February 07, 2015, 05:15:31 PM

Finished! Well just the wing tips to stick on (any suggestions?) And a config for Ruby from Jim.
It's worked out 300g lighter than before. Can't wait to try it!

iPeel · February 07, 2015, 05:54:54 PM

Fantastic job mate, good work. I just stuck my winglets on with POR but yours may be a bit bigger than mine.

Are you maidening tomorrow? I was planning on going to the Barn Field in Olney as the weather looks pretty calm.

Brucey · February 07, 2015, 05:59:48 PM

Thanks, I've got a set of smaller ones too.
I will maiden tomorrow IF Jim gets back to me in time!
What field is that? The normal one in Olney?

karlak · February 07, 2015, 06:41:49 PM

Quote from: Brucey on February 07, 2015, 05:59:48 PM
Thanks, I've got a set of smaller ones too.
I will maiden tomorrow IF Jim gets back to me in time!
What field is that? The normal one in Olney?

Let me know if you are going guys. I am oncall tomorrow, but will swing by if free.