We can't help FT just by complaining, we have to give suggestions, and ideas.
I'll lead off. I think FT needs to have more fun. We need more of the old, "dont care if we crash, lets go have a great time". Maybe more faceoffs, or more broken planes.
I'll lead off. I think FT needs to have more fun. We need more of the old, "dont care if we crash, lets go have a great time". Maybe more faceoffs, or more broken planes.
This ^^.
The Tie Down Challenge they did recently really had the feel of the Flite Test I love the best. Glider Golf to a lesser extent, but still in that vain (vane?). I miss them laughing and having fun. Setting up just challenges or fun little things that for the most part can be done at home. Balloon pop, spot landing, bomb drop, etc.
Other great recent ones that pop into mind are the Star Destroyer episode, the Sportster Pylon Racing, Airplane vs Drill, FT Mini Arrow launch, and Firefighting Drone.
I realize there is a limit to what you can do with those types of things. Some less "let's have fun" ones like the FPV goggle review versus a straight up sales pitch is much more along the lines of what I like. e.g. the upcoming/recent "Tiny Whoop Killer". Why isn't the Blade 200 and the new Induxtrix up against it? I'd personally find it much more enjoyable to see all three being put through their paces instead of just a episode devoted to the new Graupner product.
Great question! Nothing fresh from FT recently I'm afraid. The Bloody Wonder has been redesigned many times and now a redesign of the Arrow is coming up. It also appears that anything Graupner will get much attention and a favorable review. Have I outgrown FT or have they outgrown me? I never thought for a moment that I would get so bored of FT. Only the FT Forums hold my interest now.
And Peter just left - he was a good technical designer. I hope. I haven't actually flown my Sea Otter yet
"Laws changing"? How does this impact Flite Test? I suppose some of the pyrotechnic episodes could impact insurance rates.
Mike
PsyBorg, You, my friend, are absolutely correct. I was in a fairly serious car accident last week and as I sit here trying to heal my broken bones my mood has sagged. Taking my frustration out on the FT guys and those that follow these forums is not fair play on my part. I never meant my comments to be anything but constructive. Thanks for the verbal slap in the head and I'll try to do better. Blue sky to you all! Steve
Haha I like the otter. It flies great.... In my opinion.
Things like FAA tightening up watch, and stuff. Like you said, pyrotechnics would be off the menu, and some other fun things.
I personally miss episodes like when David was speed testing his spitfire I think, and flew it 80mph nose first 15 feet away from the camera. Epic crash, epic episode. I personally want to see more like this. More 'test' and less "review".
I think the guys just have too much on their plates. FF2016 was huge, then the flugtag, now they are prepping for FFWest. They are working on expanding their distribution to Europe. They have taken on the vlog. Obviously FF2017 is less than a year away lol. With Peter leaving and the new hires getting adjusted. There seems to be to much happening ATM. I do agree that these "review" episodes are a bit smelly, but I would imagine they are less time consuming. 2 episodes a week and now 2 vlogs a week is a lot.
PsyBorg, You, my friend, are absolutely correct. I was in a fairly serious car accident last week and as I sit here trying to heal my broken bones my mood has sagged. Taking my frustration out on the FT guys and those that follow these forums is not fair play on my part. I never meant my comments to be anything but constructive. Thanks for the verbal slap in the head and I'll try to do better. Blue sky to you all! Steve