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About Me:

M.S. computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Not quite politically correct Artificial inference is a huge interest Work in target discrimination


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Romantic about beautiful flight RC soaring and electrics as a hobby I see no difference between high tech RC and UAVs, except for weapons capability and legal flight restraints


Hometown:

USA


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Stephen Wuest replied to Brad Hughey's discussion The Case for Large-Scale Electric Multicopters
"In the model airplane community, it is accepted that 1/3 of the lift of a fixed airfoil comes from the bottom, and 2/3 from the top. Propellers are treated as a type of airfoil. It has been interesting to read your comments on the design of…"
Jun 15, 2015
Stephen Wuest commented on Paul's blog post FAA Scans the Internet For Drone Users; Sends Cease and Desist Letters
"I'm not implying anything that I did not explicitly address (above). 
There are a couple of concerns that I have as a hobbyist in America:
1. The FAA seems to want to declare the entire hobby of RC flying as a subset of full-sized aircraft,…"
Sep 11, 2014
Stephen Wuest commented on healthyfatboy's blog post Ground/Air Drone Delivery
"I can't see the desirability of complete drone delivery from a warehouse (I wouldn't want low level drone highways and their sky pollution). Robotic vehicle delivery seems feasible, but I don't see how drones would fit into that picture. It's not a…"
Sep 10, 2014
Stephen Wuest commented on Austin H's blog post Micro Aerial Vehicle GPS denied navigation
"Now the problem is to put object avoidance on the same platform. "
Sep 10, 2014
Stephen Wuest commented on Quadzimodo's blog post Need to Know - Export Controls
"Good questions brought up, about what the line is between nonmilitary and military technology. There are extensive lists of controlled "capabilities" in the US (hardware and software) that are illegal to export without government approval. Unless a…"
Sep 10, 2014
Stephen Wuest commented on Paul's blog post FAA Scans the Internet For Drone Users; Sends Cease and Desist Letters
"You're right that the AMA and the broader hobby and FAA airspace are different topics. But the FAA is looking seriously at the AMA and its clubs'  safety regulations, and my comments from the standpoint of an AMA member are relevant.
If you look at…"
Sep 9, 2014
Stephen Wuest commented on Wayne Rochat's blog post Nearest airfield locator : A Drone Logbook / sUAS Logbook to manage flights, battery, maintenance, job approvals etc
"An app to locate airspace of surrounding airports, is a really good idea. In America, I wish that the FAA would place all AMA flying fields on their GPS maps for pilots of full-sized aircraft. AMA flying field are a fixed hazard, just like high…"
Sep 9, 2014
Stephen Wuest commented on Wayne Rochat's blog post Nearest airfield locator : A Drone Logbook / sUAS Logbook to manage flights, battery, maintenance, job approvals etc
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Sep 9, 2014
Stephen Wuest commented on Paul's blog post FAA Scans the Internet For Drone Users; Sends Cease and Desist Letters
"That something is somone's hobby, does not make it legal. And there are other complications. In Arizona, my hobby may be barbecuing, but I can't do that at the AMA club because of serious wild fire dangers. So the government does have the right to…"
Sep 9, 2014
Stephen Wuest commented on Paul's blog post FAA Scans the Internet For Drone Users; Sends Cease and Desist Letters
"In America, the AMA sanctions flying at accredited AMA flying fields, within line of sight. Flying anything outside these guidelines should not be confused with AMA model flying. Commercial "drone" pilots often disregard AMA safety rules by flying…"
Sep 9, 2014
Stephen Wuest replied to Don Brooks's discussion Question about rear prop on a tri
"With all motors in a single plane, you want to find the average thrust line. But this is not what you're asking. Any thrust line above the wing will tend to push the nose down. Any thrust line below the wing will tend to push the nose up. Torque…"
Dec 27, 2011
Stephen Wuest replied to Craig Audiss's discussion Pretty discouraged Right now
"NO need to be discouraged! Until you've toasted about 3 dozen planes, you have not seen many of the things that can go wrong! The difficult thing is having the guts to learn to fly.
 
1.  get the basics very close to right before you launch
CG about…"
Nov 10, 2011
Stephen Wuest replied to Craig Audiss's discussion Need Advice on Gas Planes
"What is your flying skill level? (If none, you need to learn how to fly first.)
What types of planes are they? (Different types require different skill levels.)
Do you have a computer RC flight simulator? (Fly the same type of plane on a simulator…"
Nov 10, 2011
Stephen Wuest replied to Danny Lombard's discussion GlobalHawk UAV w/70mm EDF Kit
"Ducted fans are really inefficient.
Go prop, and use the biggest prop possible (lowest rpms.
The hobbyking global hawk is a foamy. It is a disposable experiment, but not as reliable as a builtup plane."
Nov 10, 2011
Stephen Wuest replied to alex jack's discussion Is a RC Pusher Jet a good uav platforms
"Speed and efficiency of flight are important. Look at the type of the airfoil (effects flight speed, and glide efficiency), and whether or not you can put a power system on it that is acceptable. For efficient flight, you will need lifting wings…"
Sep 27, 2011
Stephen Wuest replied to Jeff's discussion To aileron or not to aileron that is the question.
"Stability in level flight is a different topic than dihedral.
You can get the equivalent of dihedral by sweeping back the wings. Or having a high wing design.
Ailerons are really nice for levelling out the wings for squirelly landings. Dihedral in a…"
Apr 15, 2011
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