Flite Fest 2016 World Record
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Spitfire222
Not a skater
Ok guys, drum roll.
Unofficial count is.....
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179!!!
Unofficial count is.....
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179!!!
TomChambers
Junior Member
Well Done !!!!!
Well Done to all the participants... Was watching Via Periscope Here in the UK!!!
Well done on an excellently organised event and Fingers crossed World Record Breakers!!!!!
Regards
Tom
Well Done to all the participants... Was watching Via Periscope Here in the UK!!!
Well done on an excellently organised event and Fingers crossed World Record Breakers!!!!!
Regards
Tom
Spitfire222
Not a skater
Great videos guys, thanks for sharing! I'm pretty disappointed that I wasn't able to survive the attempt. I was flying my Nutball with a Spektrum AR400 receiver using my DX7G2, and I browned-out a few seconds after take off. Anyone have any idea what could have been done to prevent that? 
I saw a local news report stating that the unofficial count was 159 instead of the 179 I mentioned above. Can anyone that was there confirm what the announcement over the PA system was? Did I mishear 179, or did the news crew get the incorrect number?
I saw a local news report stating that the unofficial count was 159 instead of the 179 I mentioned above. Can anyone that was there confirm what the announcement over the PA system was? Did I mishear 179, or did the news crew get the incorrect number?
Strix
Member
Is this the same newspaper article that said Flite Test was started by Chad Kapper, Josh Bixler, and _John_ Scott? And that the slogan is "entertaining, education, and evaluating the world of flight"? LOL
What are the chances that they got the number of planes correct?
http://www.cantonrep.com/news/20160716/flite-test-event-puts-159-radio-planes-in-air-at-once
Whatever the exact number, we certainly beat the record and I'm thrilled to have been a part of it!
What are the chances that they got the number of planes correct?
http://www.cantonrep.com/news/20160716/flite-test-event-puts-159-radio-planes-in-air-at-once
Whatever the exact number, we certainly beat the record and I'm thrilled to have been a part of it!
I didn't fly as there were more than enough planes, but I was glad to have helped as a time keeper. Thanks Michael and Jonathon for all the hard work setting this up. Dharanflyer/Michael was also a great MC and announcer in addition to being the event coordinator. Sorry my first draft of the essay assignment wasn't good enough
I also want to add that it was great working with Michael and Jonathan at the entrance to ftff as parking volunteers on the first full day for the mid afternoon shift in the hot Sun. They were also stellar in that role and I was amazed to learn that this was the first major rc event you've ever attended!
I also want to add that it was great working with Michael and Jonathan at the entrance to ftff as parking volunteers on the first full day for the mid afternoon shift in the hot Sun. They were also stellar in that role and I was amazed to learn that this was the first major rc event you've ever attended!
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DharanFlyer
Active member
We had 159 when I talked with the paper. When the five stewards re-checked my count they got 179.
So the 179 is the official number being submitted to GWR.
All of the videos and pictures are great! Please keep them coming so I can include them to GWR to help cement our proof and get it officalized.
Also, thank you EVERYONE who helped and who participated. Was an amazing sight to see.
So the 179 is the official number being submitted to GWR.
All of the videos and pictures are great! Please keep them coming so I can include them to GWR to help cement our proof and get it officalized.
Also, thank you EVERYONE who helped and who participated. Was an amazing sight to see.
Spitfire222
Not a skater
Ok good, I'm glad I didn't report an incorrect number!
Is this the same newspaper article that said Flite Test was started by Chad Kapper, Josh Bixler, and _John_ Scott? And that the slogan is "entertaining, education, and evaluating the world of flight"? LOL
What are the chances that they got the number of planes correct?
http://www.cantonrep.com/news/20160716/flite-test-event-puts-159-radio-planes-in-air-at-once
Whatever the exact number, we certainly beat the record and I'm thrilled to have been a part of it!
Good point! And you're right, whether it's 159 or 179, the record was broken by a lot.
Is there any way that you can tell me my number, Mike? I'm pretty sure I was in the 140's and was in flight 4. Thanks!
"We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions, We are the champions
No time for losers 'cause we are the champions of the Guinness Book of World Records!"
Congrats to all 300 who attempted the record!
#181/Successful Flight.
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions, We are the champions
No time for losers 'cause we are the champions of the Guinness Book of World Records!"
Congrats to all 300 who attempted the record!
#181/Successful Flight.
DharanFlyer
Active member
I didn't fly as there were more than enough planes, but I was glad to have helped as a time keeper. Thanks Michael and Jonathon for all the hard work setting this up. Dharanflyer/Michael was also a great MC and announcer in addition to being the event coordinator. Sorry my first draft of the essay assignment wasn't good enough
I also want to add that it was great working with Michael and Jonathan at the entrance to ftff as parking volunteers on the first full day for the mid afternoon shift in the hot Sun. They were also stellar in that role and I was amazed to learn that this was the first major rc event you've ever attended!
That was mostly due to failure in clear instruction on my side.
Thanks for the help again makattack!
DharanFlyer
Active member
Patrick -
I can. You are not on the spread sheet so I have to dig through the paper sheets. I will get it out to you soon. I will get everyone's up so they have it.
BridgeInspector
Flite Test Groupie
Great videos guys, thanks for sharing! I'm pretty disappointed that I wasn't able to survive the attempt. I was flying my Nutball with a Spektrum AR400 receiver using my DX7G2, and I browned-out a few seconds after take off. Anyone have any idea what could have been done to prevent that?
Not fly with 300 other transmitters on.
Kidding aside.
Sorry yours didn't make it but the attempt was on a huge scale and at least you were there!
Mine too did lose signal unfortunately while landing and luckily no one was hurt, as it was already gliding slowly toward the runway before coming into the area the pilots were standing.
Here is what I checked before our successful attempt with a FT Tiny Trainer and Lemon DSMX.
Fully charged Tx batteries- Properly placed Rx antennas - 90 degrees to each other, outside of the plane and not near other electronics
- A plane the glides without power (perfect CG) so when the brown out occurs it doesn't nose into the ground and gives a chance for recovery.
- Failsafe to set controls in a position to maintain a course - Ex. slight up elevator, slight left rudder and zero throttle.
There is a blurb on an old FT forum post here you can read about DSM2 and DSMX
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