Southampton/hampshire flyers

[Flyboysee]

Called the HCC, waiting on return call, been away. Just thinking about it, sometimes after for permission is asking for trouble??? I really don't think we'd have hassles at Stoney Cross as we could go in about 50m and be well camouflaged. That would give a reasonable height and distance range in 3 directions taking elevation and trees into account. Navigation should be easy cos of intersecting roads and motorway.

I reckon we Nike it, and if we get trouble, there are lots of spots close by to go to. My only concern would be weather / wind.

What do you guys think? My weekend pass has been authorised :)

[hase2]

I'm up for it.

[CurryKitten]

Lets just go for it, "proper" flying areas seem to be few and far between. 

[Flyboysee]

Cool, so would the man in charge please declare this meet open and happening. I am available Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd and will be camping at Stoney Cross.

[krikey]

Heh. There is no man in charge :) I raised the question regarding meeting up with a few people and I'll be there. Looking forward to seeing other FPVers, leeching ideas, blagging freebies and generally being annoying asking stupid questions.

[CurryKitten]

krikey, you've been nominated as the man in charge - congratulations.  Can someone tell me what to put into my sat nav to get me there (I'll be coming up the M3 I would guess).  What time(ish) are we meeting up ?

[krikey]

This should help:

https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=50.912761,-1.65002&spn=0.002855,0.008256&t=h&z=18

[krikey]

Just thinking about an altenative too with some space and not on FoCo land. Maybe this place on the Avon near Christchurch?

https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=50.75151,-1.77448&spn=0.002878,0.008256&t=h&z=18

[Gav]

Grooovy!  I've got a pass from HQ  to attend this ere fpv funfly meet on the 1st Sept.    Fingers
crossed weather is forgiving.

might not be gps enabled by then but should have my 450 naza with 2 axis cam gimbal all rigged up for a test.  Not sure to just use live out on gopro for fpv or add a mini fpv cam that I have in stock. hmmm  I know the light level on the gopro av out is a bit dark hmmm.

[3DJIM]

Nice one Gav, will be good to get many quads together!!!, Krikey we can just nip up the road a bit if it comes on top and look for FB's EZ* !!


Jim.

[3DJIM]

Evnin peeps!

Had a quick fly at stoney cross on me way home tonight! (I pass it every day)  was about 20mph+ wind blowing me about summit wicked!, was testing new gopro strap down and graup 9x5 on tbs discovery....was very windy and flew LOS as no spotter. Need to go to 4s on 9x5 Graups but on the whole felt much better, gopro is now vibe free too after I balanced the crap out of the props. :D

Jim.

Stoney Cross Big Wind!

[Gav]

Looks good.  So you like 9" props now over the 10" ones?  More stable for you or you like the quicker response better manoeverability?
ere Jim any chance you could bring a length of mig wire for me on the 1st? thank you if yes ;D 

[3DJIM]

Hi Gav,

Not sure I like the 9's more just trying to get the frame to fly how I like, and was a bit peeved that I could still see the 9" props in the cam view even tho the designers try and flaunt the fact that the arms are out of the way, Im not sold on the frame yet but need more tweaking time.

No probs ref the wire I will bring a few meters for ya.


Jim.

[3DJIM]

If we get the go ahead I'll try and come across from Petersfield (east edge of Hampshire).  I'll check with the wife to see if we have "plans" that weekend (I often discover we have plans for things which I knew nothing about).

Not sure what I can bring along; Twinstar probably won't be finished by then, and my Sky Surfer is without FPV gear at the moment, but if all else fails I'll try and come along to say hello.

Does anyone know of any good sites North or East of Southampton? Most of my current sites are further East of Petersfield, into Sussex, so a bit of a hike for you guys down in Southampton.

Are you 'Jayyyyyyyyyyyyyy' on youtube? He from petersfield too!

Jim.

[Randall]

Is there any meets coming up ? New to fpv but flying for year would love to see some kit in action.