HD Scale FPV - with Headtracking

FoamyDM

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Greased wheelie landings with headtracking FPV in a scale Pilatus PC-21. So smooth you
can’t tell when the wheels touched down...
GReat work @FPVAirCombat - You have done a superb job, on the setup, the flying, the cockpit details. I know most of us here would love to learn more about how you built it.
 

FPVAirCombat

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Thanks FoamyDM. Here’s a short clip of the FPV setup of previous version which crashed last year. I am still using the same gimbal and FPV system. Currently still tweaking the Version 2 setup to try and fit the canopy back on - solving VTX cooling and visual distortion concerns. Will post my progress here.

 

FPVAirCombat

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Here are a couple of pics of my current fpv setup with ruler for size reference:
 

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FPVAirCombat

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Practicing traffic pattern/touch and goes like full scale pilots do during training,trying for nose high greaser consistently

 

FPVAirCombat

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Fast speeds and FPV flying does not mix well. Much more intense than chasing the Cub.
Formation from taxi to takeoff to landing - no cuts.

 

FPVAirCombat

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Practicing basic airmanship stuff like short approaches, touch & goes, turn around a point and basic aerobatics while giving joyrides to a couple of licensed pilot friends. Verdict: why pay $200/hour for full scale plane rental when scale FPV flying is more fun - G forces not withstanding - and don’t have to deal with air traffic control.
 

FPVAirCombat

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Practicing close formation with a friend. Video includes audio of us talking at the flight line to coordinate our formation from takeoff to landing. Turned out surprisingly well for our first flight together. I got on station at 2:00.

 

FPVAirCombat

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Here’s the view of my plane - front quarter - from the belly of his plane. A perspective rarely seen in RC. Stabilized at 1:51.

 

FPVAirCombat

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Sharing my flying bud’s video of our T-33’s in formation. He designed and 3d printed his own head-tracking turret. I flew lead. Watch in 4K large screen. Credit: AeroCali