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  • Developer
    Doug Weibel March 11, 2010 at 7:42pm
    Chris - I have a Zephyr kit not started yet. Pretty sure it is bigger than 42". I think it is 54". Hoping to get that fit out with Mega and FPV. The Zephyr is great because it has a really wide speed range, although you can't push it up as fast as the others.

    Currently I have a TL42. It flies like a dream. Only scary part is getting in off and back on the ground. If you have someone with a good throwing arm to launch it, then it is pretty easy. I still haven't attempted to launch it on my own. Once you get it up the only difficulty in flying it is that it is a little more difficult to keep track of orientation and it may be moving real fast ;)
  • 3D Robotics
    Chris Anderson March 11, 2010 at 4:25pm
    Doug, I'm getting Chris at ritewingrc.com to make me a Zephyr (42"). Is that what you have? What do you think? I'm never flown a real wing before (just Funjets) so I'm a bit scared....The Zephyr is designed to have room for payload, so was recommended as the best for UAV/AP...
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    Custom FPV Airframes for commercial and hobby applications including racing, aerobatics, mapping, surveillance, agriculture and exploration.
  • Admin
    Morli March 11, 2010 at 4:19pm
    good luck Guys, have Fun & don't forget to bring back the trophy :-)
  • Developer
    Doug Weibel March 11, 2010 at 3:59pm
    Well I have given up on the idea of using my ritewing. The chance of getting it back on the ground intact in the Sparkfun parking lot seems pretty slim. Sure wouldn't want to hit anybody with that.

    My other potential airframes are not as scary, but actually the worst case would be hitting the windshield of a car going down the highway and the ensuing ugliness...
  • 3D Robotics
    Chris Anderson March 11, 2010 at 3:52pm
    Last year a few people got hit by a rover (my little nephew among them). That was actually part of the fun. As long as they're little and not going too fast, nobody gets hurt. I don't think we can do much damage with an EasyStar....
  • Developer
    Doug Weibel March 11, 2010 at 3:44pm
    Gary, you have spoken my darkest fear. Hitting a bystander.
  • Moderator
    Gary Mortimer March 11, 2010 at 3:27pm
    Live video feed please, there ought to be broadband in that building and the odd bit of kit able to sent it, infact live video wifi streaming devices fitted to all aircraft I want to see it hit the tree/water/ground/bird/bystander.

    TIA

    G
  • 3D Robotics
    Chris Anderson March 11, 2010 at 3:05pm
    Excellent! If you need help with hotel selection, etc, pls ping me.
  • Tim Trueman March 11, 2010 at 3:00pm
    Well, it's official. I'm going!
  • T3
    Brian Wolfe March 10, 2010 at 9:19pm
    Have fun guys! Wish I could go.
    B
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