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I think I may be back on the buddy lead this summer.about 30 years after I last used it!
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I had no idea til it happened to me that it coul happen at such a young age. I am generally pretty fit for my age too…
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The worst bit was this happened on Monday, and ir was 45th birthday on the Friday!!!!
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Hi everyone- as some of you have no doubt noticed, I’ve not been posting here for the last week or so due to circumstances beyond my control. M starting my rehab now though and will be back as ugmwnted by a 3d printed titanium plate in my head to protect my bran over where the surgeons removed a section of skull to relieve pressure!
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Fly fly Dg808 4mtr
MattyB replied to chris collis's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
Not personally, I've sen plenty of FlyFly models down the years though. Once suitably reinforced they fly well, so I don't doubt this one will too. Certainly spend some time reading that RCGroups thread @Dickw and I linked above though; there is lots of first hand experience in that thread. -
Fly fly Dg808 4mtr
MattyB replied to chris collis's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
I’m not a huge fan of 125s as the geartrains were always a little fragile, but they will be more than man enough for the job torque wise. If you have them already, might as well give em a go. PS - This is the RCGroups monster thread, I’ve linked to a search for “servos” that should hopefully help. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?searchid=94711995&query=Servos -
Fly fly Dg808 4mtr
MattyB replied to chris collis's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
No need for anything special servo wise on a FlyFly IMO - anything that fits should do the job torque wise, the airframes (particularly the tails) tend to be the limiting factor on these. -
Remember, this is practically the only flyer in the country who appears to be in love with the idea of RID, despite the fact the regs as proposed pose a significant risk of his flying site being barred from use. I wouldn't waste your time expecting a fully reasoned rationale from someone who believes an increased volume of unenforceable regulations results in increased compliance...
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Indeed. The only common link I've seen between RF "failures" is in the humans in charge of them - those people who actually take the time to understand their kit, read the instructions and install (and power) their setups almost never have problems. Those who don't often have a failure on one brand, bad mouth it to all and sundry, then have a similar issue on their new transmitter. Strange huh... 🧐 PS - OP @David Davis 2, don't forget the added advantage of all the challenger brands like Frsky, Radiomaster Jumper is that RF and RX battery telemetry is built into all the RXs pretty much as standard, so if you have done a poor install or something has gone awry with your power supply, the TX will chirp to let you know automatically.
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I take it that is the TX16S you are talking about. I don't disagree that it would be too big for some, but they have other TXs too that are smaller (the TX-12 and Boxer) that all feature the same RF functionality and programming (e.g., way more than any mainstream brand mid-range set), so this is not really an issue any more. UK Supplier HobbyRC - https://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/radio-transmitters Boxer TX12 v2 (only seems to be available in ELRS form these days though, so probably won't suit the OP)
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PS- Playing with the variables on eCalc can also be a good way of learning the relationship between prop size/pitch, motor Kv, cell count, and motor mass. They also have a setup finder tool as well, though not all the services are free... https://www.ecalc.ch/
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Sorry, but I'm not a fan of the "just ask George" approach. Sure, he is knowledgeable on sizing powertrains, but shouldn't a newcomer really develop some knowledge of how their model is powered and why we size stuff a certain way? Without developing this they will be forever reliant on others and/or are much more likely to have an escape of magic smoke?! Far better to teach the man to fish... Hmm, suggesting a motor isn't terribly useful either without a prop or cell count recommendation - remember, the OP appear to have no experience of electric flight. @PeteC, here are some resources that should help you to pick up some of the basics - get a brew on and spend an hour or so leafing through them, then come back with questions and we will try to help: Crib sheet on powertrain selection from 4-max Another decent article on core concepts and sizing kit (the example at towards the bottom is useful) Threads on ESCs. motors and batteries in the beginners e-flight forum:
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No, the problem is multi faceted, and essentially boils down to : The economics don't work for most private buyers (especially since the government have removed all the subsidies now) The infrastructure to support EVs isn't increasing fast enough. This is especially true if you have no way of charging it at home off-peak. Potential buyers are worried about fire risks and insurance costs since Luton and the recent London bus fires The most "affordable" current EVs don't have sufficient range to allay the fears of people for whom it would be their primary vehicle (and I say that as someone who likes the EV driving experience and would like to own one). Add in the fact that the government has pushed out the date that new petrol and diesel cars can be sold til by 5 years, and it's not that surprising that EV sales have stalled. I suspect UK Gov are going to have to start incentivising again if they want private buyers to start making the jump in more significant numbers...
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Slope soaring, an ideal entry into learning to fly RC model aircraft?
MattyB replied to Rich Griff's topic in Beginners
Yeah, I'm pretty sure my Dad still has a copy on his bookshelf too, though haven;t seen it for a few decades. -
Slope soaring, an ideal entry into learning to fly RC model aircraft?
MattyB replied to Rich Griff's topic in Beginners
Yeah, those don't have the famous Duralene fuselage (from Bob Martin models in the states) the original did, though. The story of those is quite interesting... https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1853243-What-ever-happened-to-Dura-lene-Rumors-and-Facts