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Interesting looking airframe

Posted by Gary Mortimer on November 5, 2007 at 12:09pm

Whilst perusing RC groups I came across this challenger review, looks just the job for aerial photos, combining size (lifting ability) and a rear mounted engine. I'm sure it would'nt take too much effort to make this a tail dragger. No prop in forward facing shots.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=722800

Whilst your there its worth having a look at the UAV forum as well, fantastic amount of information.

http://www.rcgroups.com/uav-unmanned-aerial-vehicles-238/

I suspect most people here are already members.

This weekend I acquired a new airframe, a Cessna 182 which I will have a crack at getting together tommorrow, its built just minus radio. I also managed to hard land and break in two a chums big stick which I am busy repairing for him. Whoops, sorry Johan. At a club to boot so many witnesses, Johan was then to suffer more bad luck when a chap had a midair with his second aircraft.

I spent today in Nambiti Game Reserve which helped remind me of why I started this UAV mission, I don't seem to have progressed very far but perhaps am more aware of all the problems I might encounter now. (Well beginning to be more aware) One thing is for sure, thermal imaging is going to have to be the way forward in dense bush.

But for now to bed.

Gary Mortimer




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    Gary Mortimer November 5, 2007 at 8:47pm
    Thanks for that chaps, I have a couple of other airframes to sort out first and will then consider it. I suspect the import fees to South Africa will be out of this world though!!
  • Patrick Egan November 5, 2007 at 4:39pm
    Fly’s great soon as you get the bugs worked out of the electric conversion. Mine is modified to carry the Canon G7 or 9 (inside) or the Lumix slung under the belly.
  • Jeffrey Johnson November 5, 2007 at 12:48pm
    Patrick Egan on the RCAPA board has built one of these Challenger IIs for Aerial Photography work. He should certainly have some insight for you if you intend to build one. ... http://diydrones.com/profile/PatrickEgan ...
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