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Castaic, CA


About Me:

Electronic hobbyist all my life. Aerospace tech for 25 years Control Systems Tech for 25 years


Hometown:

Castaic Ca. USA


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Donald B Andrews left a comment for Neal McBurnett
"Sad news-
I left the barn door open when I went to lunch.
It must have drifted out and gone bye-bye.
I wont be starting a new one until my hobby budget builds up again."
Jan 8, 2010
Donald B Andrews left a comment for Donald B Andrews
"Oh and another thing. Our lit. tells us to stuff a straw in the stem if we want to fill out the envelope. Just blow it up."
Jan 4, 2010
Donald B Andrews left a comment for Donald B Andrews
"The girl at the market that filled mine just stuffed a nozzle in. She said it automatically seals but can be refilled if you don't squash the bulge on the stem."
Jan 4, 2010
Donald B Andrews left a comment for Neal McBurnett
"Neal:
Motor plugs are reversed to reverse the air flow if needed.
It looks like we have to figure out how it is working and how we want it to work by our selves.
Perhaps thats the fun of do it yourself kits."
Jan 4, 2010
Donald B Andrews left a comment for Neal McBurnett
"Hi Neil
I'm at the same stage and having fun. My blimp flies ok but it goes its own way so far.
See my page."
Jan 4, 2010
Donald B Andrews left a comment for Donald B Andrews
"Now I'm flying.
I have no rc.
The current problem: When the blimp is above shoulder height one motor spins.
Below shoulder height the other motor spins.
The blimp responds to a beacon with green leds but I haven't found a way to get it to fly…"
Jan 4, 2010
Donald B Andrews left a comment for Donald B Andrews
"Ha ha
The girl at the supermarket that fills balloons showed me how."
Dec 29, 2009
Donald B Andrews left a comment for Donald B Andrews
"Blimp electronics looks ok
now I need to fill the envelope
how does the helium port work?"
Dec 27, 2009
Donald B Andrews posted a discussion
I have built it and powered it.now I need to fill the envelope.I don't recognize the helium portHow do I fill?.
Nov 21, 2009
Donald B Andrews left a comment for Chris Anderson
"Thanks Chris.
I kept looking on Drones site and found Hobby King.
I've ordered parts
You made a comment about The battery hat comes with the kit.
It would have saved me a lot of time if you did include the battery and charger.
So I look forward to…"
Oct 8, 2009