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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 14:12:23 GMT
I've managed an ENTIRE flight without a crash!! Uploading it now, check back in about 1 hour Must be viewed in full screen / 720 mode to appreciate the flying skills Please excuse my horrible singing on the classic track in the background, I am still minus teeth and sound horrendous.... I forgot the camera records the sound too
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 15:10:54 GMT
Had a very close look Ian and not too sure I "want" to adjust the settings just yet.... I'm still tuning myself in to the standard mode and am managing to control the helicopter a lot better now..... the "video" should be ready in 5 minutes
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 15:24:23 GMT
Drum roll..........
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2011 15:25:57 GMT
OK Mike. You have pretty good control now anyway. The change doesn't make it faster; it just makes the controls react faster so you can get out of trouble a bit quicker.
I think for a faster ride, it's the single blade calling!!
The thing is, I've flown really crappy ones for quite some time, so I've always been in danger of an accident, but these are a doddle.
I spent this afternoon bombing my daughter which was quite funny. She threatened to tell my Mum!!
The best way is slow and easy and only when you have space and feel confident, start the tricks!!!
When I started with this sad hobby, I did it through little steps. It does pay off since it avoids those crashes. I haven't crashed it at all and in fact, it's quite a slow one in comparison to what I've been using. It's slightly less stable outside because it's so light and it has a full body. The Blades are better ion that respect, but this is absolutely spot on for indoors.
Try hovering and correcting the wandering with the joysticks. Really tiny movements that hone up your stability very quickly.
At this rate, your mate is going to be quite impressed with what you've done, but I suspect he'll put you through all kinds of hurdles to get it under control. (Or at least the club will)
It really makes you want to fly a big outdoor one doesn't it?
Ian
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2011 16:22:11 GMT
You have a good grip of that, Mike. You love the pirouettes eh? You'd be throwing up in there!! Actually, you have a good space there to fly it in without banging it. Trouble is, if you bang them hard, they can be a bit unstable in flight and wobble around so they become very hard to fly. You have a good take off there and a landing as well. The take off is always hard because the rotors make a bubble of air underneath them so the heli tends to try to slip off the bubble sideways or forwards or backwards as you're going up. Give it a tine forward thrust and it'll take off like a real one instead of straight up!! We're sad buggers eh? However, this thread has been read 1000 times nearly!!!! So you guys reading, buy a heli and we can all fly over the house and bomb the cat, dog or daughter!! You could put the settings up, Mike. You have it under control. It doesn't actually go faster, it just reacts faster. Ian
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2011 16:53:07 GMT
It's Mikes videos! I'm always waiting to see if when the whirlybird goes out of shot it will return the opposite side of the screen Of course the crashes are the best bit I remember from the RC buggies that these damn things are addictive! When you go outside and start divebombing we'll need a Flight of the Valkyries back track Flight people, flight flight people.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2011 17:16:35 GMT
You're right, they are extremely addictive. If you want your mind taken off work, these things do it!! You have to concentrate quite hard to fly them. A real heli reacts slower and in comparison you make minor adjustments whereas on these things, the adjustments are relatively crude by comparison in relation to its size. The stunt stuff in the air is pretty easy 'cos there's nothing to hit. The problems come when a wall gets close - it attracts the heli or the ceiling, or even worse, both!!! Then you're fighting strong air currents and your first tendency is to panic and overcompensate and then ...... boom!! You're on the edge of disaster with a mini heli. The other complication is you're not in it, so left/right changes, depending on which way you're going, rather like the cars. Ian
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Post by pcourtney1 on Sept 17, 2011 19:03:25 GMT
indeed, I have been flying Robinson R22's out of Panshanger, near Hatfield for a long time, but I have put my name down for one of these to play with, it is the black one at the end of the clip, fingers crossed they are going to be manufacturing them in the UK now that they have the investment backing from the Kuwaiti's www.pegasusheli.com/images/seepegasusfly.swfgoo.gl/n1Bon
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 19:23:16 GMT
That's because we are all just a bunch of boys at heart and boys love their toys The main man is hopefully coming over tomorrow with his helicopters so, if he doesn't mind, I'll take a video of him flying one.... probably the MCX2 so he can show us just what can be done with it.... I think his has the rod like tail boom on it plus a few other tweaks. He has also built a strange helicopter out of an airfix type kit and it flies! He actually builds his own too which is quite a skill It would be great if a few members here got on board AND uploaded some vids to youtube... that's another "first" for me, I always thought you had to pay to upload stuff onto youtube but you don't.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2011 19:54:36 GMT
I thought so as well. My camera is HD so it would probably take ages to get it on there.
I'll have a look.
Simple flight is best to start with, although I know it's a bit boring but it's the going up and down that presents a lot of danger!!! (and walls)
When your mate comes round, maybe he'll give you some really good tips. Those really experienced guys really know their stuff and also know the pitfalls.
Ian
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 20:18:52 GMT
I thought so as well. My camera is HD so it would probably take ages to get it on there. I'll have a look. Simple flight is best to start with, although I know it's a bit boring but it's the going up and down that presents a lot of danger!!! (and walls) When your mate comes round, maybe he'll give you some really good tips. Those really experienced guys really know their stuff and also know the pitfalls. Ian A 220MB vid takes about an hour to upload to Youtube..... it converts it into a compressed piece of shite but it is still "viewable".
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 20:19:17 GMT
I like it!!
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 20:37:52 GMT
A "ceiling" hit this time No damage done I am happy to report She had a pretty soft landing..... You know what, I ONLY crash when the camera is running.... it must be a form of stage fright No music on this one, just the sound of the MCX2 in flight..... a bit of a breeze outside so no way can I fly outdoors or this thing would end up landing in the Shetlands. 720 HD / Full screen is best:
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 20:48:35 GMT
Tomorrow I shall be flying in one of the toilets, I will do a room a day , I will use the toilet seat as a launch pad. The kitchen will be fun and so will the CD room (where all my CD's are stored)..... I can make a few helipads out of stacks of CD's Not sure how this thing will fly in the old part of the building but will hover it above a coal fire to see how it performs ONLY when I am full control of it
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2011 20:54:06 GMT
That looks fine. It looks like you're getting very close to the wall though. I always worry about that!!
When you get anxious, you're dropping the throttle and then compensating by revving up quick!!!!
Did the heli get attracted to the wall? Then you had to think ..... which way to turn the rudder?
I use a heavy reverse if I get in that position so it comes right back from the wall.
The only thing is that a smooth ride doesn't look so good on a video. Like Chris said - he likes the crashes!!!!
Anyway, you're doing a lot of direction changes there.
Ian
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 21:01:04 GMT
That looks fine. It looks like you're getting very close to the wall though. I always worry about that!! When you get anxious, you're dropping the throttle and then compensating by revving up quick!!!! Did the heli get attracted to the wall? Then you had to think ..... which way to turn the rudder? I use a heavy reverse if I get in that position so it comes right back from the wall. The only thing is that a smooth ride doesn't look so good on a video. Like Chris said - he likes the crashes!!!! Anyway, you're doing a lot of direction changes there. Ian I am DELIBERATELY taking it close to the edge to learn how to control it near walls / ceilings.... easy enough to fly in free space but "edging" takes a bit more skill, I am learning how to compensate for the "edge".... I reckon, once I have flown in every room in the house, that I can become one man in perfect unity with his machine type of thang.... just a matter of time
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 21:02:22 GMT
I am compensating by remaining "calm"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2011 21:05:05 GMT
I am compensating by remaining "calm" Not easy is it? Get your wallet, fill it with £55 and throw it at the wall. Feels a lot better. Ian
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 21:10:30 GMT
She seemed so happy out there.... almost dancing
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 21:14:37 GMT
I am compensating by remaining "calm" Not easy is it? Get your wallet, fill it with £55 and throw it at the wall. Feels a lot better. Ian Touchwood..... I have had a fair few "crashes" (on camera) and ZERO damage has occured.... they are quite resilient little things.... as long as you throttle down immediately (when you hit a wall) it should be OK..... Some damage "could" be done to the blades if you kept the throttle up
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 21:20:31 GMT
By the way, spare blades are a couple of quid a pop and I don't "plan" on replacing my blades ever..... almost hitting a wall? Throttle down and take better care next time..... there is "skill" required here Ian, and (with everything) it will take time to become a master..... I have stopped trying to run before I can walk and am now practicing precision takes offs and "hovering" accurately with aid of the trimmers..... slow steps, it's the only way to go
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2011 21:25:50 GMT
She seemed so happy out there.... almost dancing I thought that was a really good 'un and then you did the ultimate kamikaze to Pink Floyd. You finished with a drug trip ......... That one was quite touching. Ian
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 21:33:26 GMT
She seemed so happy out there.... almost dancing I thought that was a really good 'un and then you did the ultimate kamikaze to Pink Floyd. You finished with a drug trip ......... That one was quite touching. Ian c'mon man.... your turn to embarrass yourself Get that camera a rollin' and upload a few "flights" All good stuff mate.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 21:44:22 GMT
I thought that was a really good 'un and then you did the ultimate kamikaze to Pink Floyd. You finished with a drug trip ......... That one was quite touching. Ian c'mon man.... your turn to embarrass yourself Get that camera a rollin' and upload a few "flights" All good stuff mate. You should be used to the pressure of being under a camera
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 17, 2011 21:49:48 GMT
Anybody seen Mick (helliharris) lately? he is a professional helicopter pilot, (Falklands war / RAF trained).... I'm sure he would have a few tips and tweaks
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