Raven Racing Series

Brucey · January 30, 2015, 02:56:33 PM

Inspired by the NEFPV and CO guys over on FPVLAB, some of us from the UK FPV Thread have decided to build our own spec wings for formation flying and racing at meets. Anybody is welcome to build one of these, the more the merrier!

Airframe: Flyingwings Raven (no modifications to airfoil)
Lamination: Optional (leading edge protection recommended)
Motor: Included motor
ESC: Included ESC
Propeller: Included prop (APC 6x4)
Battery: Max 30C 1300mAh
Servos: Any servos (7.5-9g recommended)
Flight controller/stabiliser: Not allowed
Camera: Any camera
OSD: Optional
VTx: Any frequency (no max power for time being)
Radio control: Any frequency

Thanks to Rob from Flyingwings for doing a deal on the wings. Here's a clip of two Ravens flying in formation taken from the website:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAA3L_GNc00#t=327

skyscraper · January 30, 2015, 03:09:41 PM

Sounds cool to me. :) however the links are all knacked.. got quaotes and stuff..?

regards
Andy

Brucey · January 30, 2015, 03:17:56 PM

Fixed... I think!

iPeel · January 30, 2015, 04:29:37 PM

Pah', my Rocket Raven's illegal before I've even maidened it, now I know how Colin Chapman felt.

sykick · January 30, 2015, 04:33:20 PM

I'm in, wing ordered, now I just need to find some magic smoke to go in it......

Sounds like fun.......

rgds,
Marcus

Brucey · January 30, 2015, 04:40:28 PM

Quote from: iPeel on January 30, 2015, 04:29:37 PM
Pah', my Rocket Raven's illegal before I've even maidened it, now I know how Colin Chapman felt.

Ha! Got a ground effect racer!

iPeel · January 30, 2015, 05:20:21 PM

Quote from: Brucey on January 30, 2015, 04:40:28 PM
Ha! Got a ground effect racer!

The ground inevitably has an effect on anything I attempt to fly.

As soon as the weather clears I say we get a course set up at the Bury Field.

Brucey · January 30, 2015, 05:23:25 PM

Roger that, need to buy a raven first!

CurryKitten · February 04, 2015, 07:36:19 PM

I'd not noticed this thread here, but coincidentally saw it on RCGroups, and checked with Brucey if it was him :)

Well, totally count me in, sounds like great fun. I love the idea of racing the same spec'd wings - it's all about the tight lines and avoiding iPeel hitting you :D

At the very least I'm always up for some close quarters formation even if I don't get to do any proper racing. c'mon, who else is in ?

karlak · February 04, 2015, 11:06:49 PM

I was OK until I saw -

Flight controller/stabiliser: Not allowed

hehehe ;D

philf · February 04, 2015, 11:10:56 PM

I'm in ;)

skyscraper · February 05, 2015, 06:12:58 PM

I'm in... Just got to press the button :)

regards
Andy

Dodge · February 06, 2015, 02:44:00 PM

Gonna try keep tabs on here, as well as on RCGroups =]

Anyone around Manchester/Warrington/North Birmingham? gonna have a meet up once everyone's setup

If it works out well, a think a high speed series would go well!

skyscraper · February 06, 2015, 04:03:50 PM

Hey I'm looking to buy some laminate from Flyingwings. How much do I need to cover my Raven?

regards
Andy

Brucey · February 06, 2015, 06:54:34 PM

Hmm, not sure, email Rob

Raven Racing Series

Dodge