hbb3367
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I came back to flying Helis when I found the technology had improved (SAFE and such), making learning curves simpler. I started out with the Blade 200SRX. But then I found the world was invaded with quadcopters. As a big fan of Horizon Hobby, I purchased many of their quads.
Then I found Flight Test and immediately was hooked. I feel like they are the Josh's that taught me to appreciate fixed wing flight. On one episode they had a Sportsman S+ and they handed the controller to Jen (wife of Josh B). I went out the next day and got me one of those...a great learning airplane.
I have built so many of their planes, my little bride of 39 years organized an intervention. "you have got to stop" was the general theme. I have retired a few and lost a few to Mother Nature, but below is my operational inventory. in no particular order...
Then, typically from evaluations seen on the FT channel I have purchased:
I have 6 Radios, 3 pairs of FPV Goggle (Dominator V3 my fav) and a staggering inventory of parts.
I found an ebay sale last month...5 mini quads (not micro) that I knew were quite capable for a 100 bucks...typically 39.95 each. I bought 10. I put 4 in the xmas children's toys box at my office and gave the rest away to any young person that showed interest while I am flying at the school across the street. (this in fashion with Josh's mission to get more people in the hobby.)
So, am I a fan of flight, or a fanatic that must stop like the little bride thinks. You can bet on what I think...
Jack
- Nano QX (regular, FPV, and the 3D)
- The QX 180
- QX 200
- QX350
- Chroma
- Plus several more indoor quad fliers, my favorite being the Latrax Alias.
Then I found Flight Test and immediately was hooked. I feel like they are the Josh's that taught me to appreciate fixed wing flight. On one episode they had a Sportsman S+ and they handed the controller to Jen (wife of Josh B). I went out the next day and got me one of those...a great learning airplane.
I have built so many of their planes, my little bride of 39 years organized an intervention. "you have got to stop" was the general theme. I have retired a few and lost a few to Mother Nature, but below is my operational inventory. in no particular order...
- Storch
- Spear (2)
- Versa pusher, Versa Tractor, Blunt Nose Versa.
- Mini Arrow. (2)
- Sportster (2 minis and 2 FT's)
- Sparrow (3)
- Vector
- F22
- Mini OA1
- Mini SE5
- Tiny Trainer (2)
- Mini Guinea (2)
- FT 3D
- Bloody Wonder
- FT Mustang
- Mini Speedster
Then, typically from evaluations seen on the FT channel I have purchased:
- Sportsman S+
- The N-ROCH 3D
- The Sukhoi SU 29 3D
- The YAK 54 Mini 3D
- The Walkera F210 racing quad
I have 6 Radios, 3 pairs of FPV Goggle (Dominator V3 my fav) and a staggering inventory of parts.
I found an ebay sale last month...5 mini quads (not micro) that I knew were quite capable for a 100 bucks...typically 39.95 each. I bought 10. I put 4 in the xmas children's toys box at my office and gave the rest away to any young person that showed interest while I am flying at the school across the street. (this in fashion with Josh's mission to get more people in the hobby.)
So, am I a fan of flight, or a fanatic that must stop like the little bride thinks. You can bet on what I think...
Jack