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Not Sure commented on Hugues's blog post How-to "catapult launch" and Arduplane (XUAV Talon)
"Put a rod out further along the chord to prop the chord up higher, and you won't see that nasty stall characteristic as it's coming off the launcher, as it's trying to pull the plane down, and it's wanting to go up.  The rod can be something simple…"
Sep 4, 2014
Not Sure commented on Rolf Stefani's blog post Airbus submits patent application for windowless jet cockpit. Fully opaque cockpit would let pilots navigate with viewscreens and holograms
"they already have a windowless cockpit, it's called a very expensive simulator..."
Jul 10, 2014
Not Sure commented on Jethro Hazelhurst's blog post Balancing Carbon Fiber Props : The Right Way!
"Never sand a model/uav prop, that is unwise.  Always add really thin tape.  Worst case scenario if you ever loose the tape inflight, you'll have a slightly unbalanced prop.  You don't get second chances with a weakened propeller. "
Jun 4, 2014
Not Sure commented on Greg's blog post Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority scrambling to roll out drone public awareness campaign
"Understanding the necessities of PPL as a standard for all pilots of aircraft (manned or unmanned) in commercial airspace is a base line for aviation competency.  Unmanned aviation shares the skies with manned aviation, it is not the other way…"
Apr 17, 2014
Not Sure commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Analysis of FAA appeal in the Trappy case: Agency created its own problems
"what part of "aircraft" is unclear?  ...seriously"
Apr 14, 2014
Not Sure commented on Simon Kerr's blog post Concerns about lack of UAV regulation in New Zealand - complete with sensationalist headline.
"Well he flies the quad just about as good as, if not better than most rc pilots...

Reading between the lines, and what he is highlighting is that the risk potential for damage or unwanted activity is very high as the process for ensuring safe UAV…"
Jan 26, 2014
Not Sure commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Using GoPros for aerial surveys
"using a gopro for digital photographs and thinking it a good thing is like brushing your teeth with peanut butter....

maybe gopro will one day fix the problem of fisheye lenses and ship them with lens options, or they can continue to not listen to…"
Dec 9, 2013
Not Sure commented on Chris Anderson's blog post "Train driver flummoxed after drone hits Sydney Harbour Bridge"
"fly your drone in another country they said.....see the world through a camera they said....wait a minute, this is sounding familiar..."
Nov 26, 2013
Not Sure commented on Chris Anderson's blog post More on textbook delivery drone concept
"I'll help ya out here boys, cause pipe dreams can exist.

CASR101 - the document you need to read and love.  In it describes how you can't fly over a populous area, fly beyond line of sight, and fly in controlled airspace.  These can be explained to…"
Oct 16, 2013
Not Sure commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post Trappy's Counsel File Motion To Dismiss
"arguing semantics or what exactly each word means or how something is worded is entirely moot.  He knowingly operated an aircraft in a manner that is against the laws of that country. 

It's always great to see a cool video, but do it properly by…"
Oct 8, 2013
Not Sure commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post Trappy's Counsel File Motion To Dismiss
"Hope he has a good lawyer, cause he'll need it. 
I can say, if he flew in Australia with the same regard to aviation law, he'd be in much more hot water than what is currently being aimed at him in the USA..."
Oct 4, 2013
Not Sure commented on Alan Sanchez's blog post GoPro Hero 3+ Announced
"but a hero3 black edition is only $280?"
Oct 1, 2013
Not Sure commented on Jack Crossfire's blog post Why the drone crashed into the stands
"If I had someone tell me they have never forgotten to do something, they are by definition not human."
Aug 31, 2013
Not Sure commented on AKRCGUY's blog post DJI has officially released the H3-2D Gimbal for $699!
"You can't ignore the price tag as realistically, the end product i.e. the video you get from the hero3 is no better than open source or other alternatives for brushless gimbals at a fraction of the price.  People can say 'oh it's the research cost',…"
Jun 19, 2013
Not Sure commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post DJI Phantom Vision
"pity it's a quad, zero redundancy"
Apr 8, 2013
Not Sure commented on Scott James's blog post Melbourne UAV is out of the Outback Challenge
"quote "are they the only guys being eliminated for not enough hours?or was it "the politics of committee' *( seen their rig crapped their drawers and got the team eliminated on a frivolous "technicality"?)"

What exactly are you trying to say in the…"
Aug 16, 2012
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