Gender
Male
About
Location
Bannockburn, Victoria
About Me:
Originally started aero-modelling in the early sixties - 1960's and not 1860's. I may be a bit old but NOT that old. Competed with free-models A1 gliders and contest-power. Involved with the defence forces and getting married, dropped out for a while only to start up again in the eighties. Started a local club - which to this day is till up and running. Moved to another club (because people thought I “owned” the club and therefore would not do anything without my endorsement. Result was I was appointed CFI at the new club once people got to know me and saw how I flew. Dropped out again whilst I took up flying the "real thing". Now, with a chronic back problem, it's back to RC starting with Helicopters and now Quads. Still do a bit of fixed wings stuff. Background in IT (40 years!) - and still developing, building and coding. Also involved in Amateur radio hence the call-sign.
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
Having been involved in micro-controllers the past few years and lo longer flying my own 'plane, decided to extend the grey-matter and exercise my hand-eye co-ordination into "smart flying". Bought myself a (WL Toys) Cyclone (+ camera)quad to see what it was like. Loved it just for the pure joy of flying. The Cyclone is a TOY - but a relatively cheap way of being introduced to the start UAV world. Currently building a HK 470 using the MultiWii Pro. Short-term objectives include getting a sound knowledge-base on the nuances of the TGY 9X and the UAV/multi-rotor jargon.
Hometown:
Bannockburn, Victoria, Australia
Activity Feed
"Rob,
"I wonder what does the flyer who cant work on their vehicle do?" - sadly, they rely on so called "professional experts" that undertake repairs on their behalf and charge for their so called "professional service'. Result is that they add…"
"I wonder what does the flyer who cant work on their vehicle do?" - sadly, they rely on so called "professional experts" that undertake repairs on their behalf and charge for their so called "professional service'. Result is that they add…"
"Hi Rob (& other forum members),
There are fliers and there a builders.
As much as I agree with the bulk of statements you made, trying to entice an "all thumbs" person to build a refined machine when they find folding paper aeroplanes difficult is a…"
There are fliers and there a builders.
As much as I agree with the bulk of statements you made, trying to entice an "all thumbs" person to build a refined machine when they find folding paper aeroplanes difficult is a…"
"I'm the newbie on the block but have been following the mail (thanks to Gordon's great article). I don't think there are enough accolades that could be passed on to Gordon that would do justice.
Just as an aside - "GYR" is the "Gear" toggle. Don't…"
Just as an aside - "GYR" is the "Gear" toggle. Don't…"
