planedriver

Now this is a very ambitious project, a 1/3rd scale B17 fitted with 4 Hirth engines.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lcHP26JiLYw

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More info can be found on Google.

Apart from his building skills, I recon he must have a healthy bank balance, or did have, before the building commenced.

If there is a 24 reg Xair (factory built) then it can be used for training. I dont think there is one in the sydney region used for training but I believe there may be a bantam at the Oaks?

Maybe give David Rolf a ring on 0414 740 766 or 02 4657 2771, he'll be able to point you in the right direction. I'm sure.

Just sayin!

A plane that can hover and winch, wow learn something new each day.

the internet brings us all together

When my brother drove taxis in Sydney his nickname was The Aussie.

When I first arrived in Oz almost 40yrs ago, I drove cabs for a while too.

Not being very familiar with Sydney at the time, my name changed to Richard Cranium on a few occasions:yikes:

I've just returned from holiday and caught up with sad loss of Rosco. I'm still in a state of shock after spending 2hrs reading all the posts.

Being a safety-conscious pilot with tons of experience, it's probably one of the least expected things to have to read about.

One thing is for sure, we would have all benefitted to some extent, from his knowledge which he so freely gave to help others.

Rest in peace mate.

Had to go to Centrelink yesterday with a query about my aged pension.

They had to get a translator, as they weren't used to someone speaking English:whisper:

Glad my sister can't read this post.

I used to pinch some of her expensive petticoats to cover some of my larger models.

Fortunately she never recognized them once they were fitted to the airframes and hit with a few coats of dope.

Although my on-screen flight parameters are still not working, everything else seems fine.

Yesterday I managed to get a video with some good footage in it, but having never edited before, wondered what editing program is easy to use for newbies.

I had a quick go with Windows Live Movie Maker and Arcsoft VideoImpression2 which I have on my computer, but didn't get very far.

It's probably something I have to persevere with, to be able to shorten it, and cut out the bits I don't want.

I was wondering what programs you guy's use?

Yes , and I love your very appropriate avitar.

My mate is over the moon about how easy it is to use and fly...When I tested it a couple of months ago I think I posted in another thread about it on the forum. I really couldnt believe how good it is in all facets for the money. Eric was telling me he was flying that dji in 30 to 40 knot winds on that WA beach photo shots he said it was pretty dodgy but it did a incredible job in that wind

On-screen flight parameters are supposed to be a standard feature with the phantom 2 vision plus, but I think mine has forgotten about that:sleep:

My son had a long flight with it this morning, batteries were getting a bit low and it lost FPV also. He freaked out and said he couldn't control it.

I took over, and switched off the transmitter and after a short delay it made it's way back to the take-off point, landed itself and the motors then shut down.

All a bit unnerving for the first time, but it did exactly what it was designed to do.

Peter G.

Thanks for your input but I understand the radio works on 5.8 gig hz, but the FPV works on 2.4.

According to what I have read on the Phantom forums, if you use the popular aftermarket 5.8 gig for the telemetry, it can interfere with the radio transmissions although a lot use it. I still have a lot to learn.

Kyle. Even my girlfriend had a fly of mine yesterday and found it easy. It must be, she can drive a car, but if you're a passenger, all you need is a prayer book:pope:

Probably similar to boats. once they have enough power to lift them up on the plane, power can be reduced to around 1/3rd and they will just about stay there.

These beasts would be similar I would have thought, in that once they become unstuck and in ground effect, it would probably be similar scenario.

At first sight 8 big jets look like a bit of an overkill, but that's probably what they need for the initial lift. Just glad I'm not paying the fuel bill.

Yes Keith the gps is fine.

I can leave in the hover, put the transmitter on ground and drag the thing away 20ft or so and when I let it go it returns to where it started.

I've replaced all the cables and flight controller, reloaded the app, but still no height, speed and distance indication on screen.

It's got me beaten at the moment, but I never give up till a problems resolved.

Fantastic!

So good to see you back safe and sound Mike with lot's of stories to tell

Thanks mate i'll check that. Thought it was part of the package, but possibly it's something i'll have to add.

Kind Regards

Planey

With all of us being hooked on aviation in one way or another, I thought I'd start another thread.

I'm sure many here also have a drone of some sort to play with, and maybe in a position to help others out with interesting videos or a bit of tech help for the newbies.

I recently bought 2 crashed DJI Phantom 2 vision plus units and have been busy rebuilding one of them, and flew it for the first time today.

Before "the knockers" bombard the thread, I'd like to point out that if used in a sensible and responsible manner, they can be great fun, and if not already aware, mine include the latest software which automatically limits their operation near airports, which is a great thing.

My first videos I got this morning were to me at least, amazing!

The flight data transmitted back down to the iphone mounted on the top of my transmitter clearly show direction of flight and battery level indication, etc; but what is not displayed at the moment is it's altitude and speed.

I'm currently researching the problem as I want to get it resolved, so maybe someone here might have the solution?

Not sure if shouting "clear-prop" 4 times before flights will help.

You'd realize i'm new to this stuff, but loving it so far.

No aircraft is immune from the possibility of carburetta ice, if that was the cause in this case. The choice of carby and cowl design is very important, but so is the manner in which it is operated.

Pipers do not seem to have as many problems as some Cessna's fitted with the same engine, due partly to the engine temperature and air flow within the cowl.

It is also important that that the PIC is aware of certain conditions where it is most likely to happen, and to operate his engine in a manner to minimize the risk.

With good maintenance, and understanding temperature limitations both high and low, the Jabiru still represents a good bang for the buck.

Some folks have a feeling for engines and are mindful of what's going on under the cowl rather than just driving the thing, then the chances of some of the problems happening, can be minimized.

Accident.

Incident.

 

 

Did I get that correct or is the Rotax powered plane an incident and the Jabiru powered plane an accident?

Looks like it should be in the again soon and no fatals which is the best news

Thanks. I appreciate all the information that's come my way on the A32. Besides, the A22LS will do what I want to do just fine. I'm no longer into "get-there-quicker

What I think you're saying Keith, is sadly people have to spread some sh*t before good thing's start to happen.

Let's hope that is the case.

I would so love to be there to meet him, shake his hand for an incredible job, and buy him a much deserved cold Aussie beer, and thank him for the pleasure he's given me and others on this forum..

I got blue pills to help with that

They looked similar, but I suppose you get what you pay for these days.

Fortunately a very good outcome for all concerned.

Good that the fuel gauge wasn't too far south.

Great pictures!

Presumeably retired like me, but with more time to spare:celebrate: