Hahaha, someone's gotta show you how to land!!!
Hobby King Mini Skywalker - FPV Build
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Unfortunately I think he did that
The worse part is I was so worried about my Mini Skywalker when he said he wanted to do an FPV launch and landing. It was windy and I knew he would need to be on the ball and forceful with the model . . and then the bugger goes and does a landing like that!!
Colorex
Sorry buddy but no more, I'm the dad, you know the guy that's supposed to be showing him how to do this stuff! Man I couldn't even land his little edf properly
bmsweb
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I'll be doing a video on the Bixler and the FPV ground station shortly and I'll cover everything I'm using. Its actually a Plastic Bracket Custom designed (using rapid prototyping) for the 305 that will mount it to 10mm tubing. I'm just using aluminum Tube for the mast.
This is happening a little too often! Its not the landing we were expecting. Hey I'm pretty sure I can build stuff better than him
I would love to see him on the forum but it doesn't seem to be his thing at the moment. All his mates had FB a couple of years ago and kept on asking if he could have it too. We finally let him set up an account just over a year ago and he doesn't even look at it.When will we see Thomas on the forum?
Paul, The greatest honor a youth can give his parents is to surpass their abilities. Thomas is well on the way. WAY TO GO Thomas. It is an absolute thrill to see a young man who takes instruction so well AND is able to apply it too.
Thomas your flight is best summed up "Qapla".
If your military gets hold of these videos they may try to recruit him as soon as he is of age to fly military drones.
Thurmond
Thomas your flight is best summed up "Qapla".
If your military gets hold of these videos they may try to recruit him as soon as he is of age to fly military drones.
Thurmond
bmsweb
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Thurmond, Based on that landing he is well on his way! lol I will pass on the Qapla! He will like that
I have a feeling Qapla is about to change owners Thurmond, Based on that landing he is well on his way! lol I will pass on the Qapla! He will like that
Paul, I bet he will let you fly it all you want.
Thurmond
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I know exactly what you mean. I was building Free Flight models as a kid, but only got into RC aircraft when I started working. I look at Thomas and I think boy he's got it made when compared to me, but I guess that what Daddies are forDid not have time or money in the years between then and now.
Thurmond
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Looks good, I can't wait to see how yours comes along . . that is if you get any time
We've been flying the Mini Skywalker heaps lately and its really an awesome plane. I still can't believe how well it handles the wind! I'm actually thinking of getting another one. Once I get the SD DVR, I should produce some pretty cool footage. I might even put a KeyChain Camera on it.
We've been flying the Mini Skywalker heaps lately and its really an awesome plane. I still can't believe how well it handles the wind! I'm actually thinking of getting another one. Once I get the SD DVR, I should produce some pretty cool footage. I might even put a KeyChain Camera on it.
bmsweb
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I used an Airbrush. Only thing I needed a stencil for was the Digital Camo and the Klingon Text and Logo. I'll get some good footage of it in the Air . . it looks really cool
BTW: The digital camo was my son's idea not mine. I think we get another one, the paint job on that will be awesome . . it will be my paint scheme this time.
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I don't think I want a full size one. This smaller FPV model is great because its so tiny and all I need is the Goggles, TX and model. I don't do long range with it but man its a lot of fun
My next big project will be a Wing, but it will take a while since I have heaps of design work to do first
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