I just came across these videos

[Bob Moore]

Possibly quite a common sight for many on here, but I was impressed by the video of this rc jet, which has been clocked at 586 kph, or 366 mph. Especially the 'real' jet sound after some of those passes.  Wow. Watch it full screen on the YouTube link?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTHWBSluUjU

 

 

 

Not sure what I thinkabout this one though. Especially the low level flying along a road?

 

What kind of tx/rx gives that kind of range?

 

 

http://vimeo.com/6917628

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[birdy]

I saw it too... He must have brilliant eye sight. 

[Bob Moore]

Bionic eyesight even?  When I first saw the speed claim I wondered if they were talking scale speed or something.  But laser speed 366 mph, phew!

[john haz]

I wish I had a tenth of his eyesight / skill / pocket money !

[Pete B]

Blimey, that would take your eye out, wouldn't it?

 

Pete

[Josip Vrandecic -Mes]

Technically it is all clear... but this little skinny RC pilot ..impressed me..what a eyesight to pass through the electric lines ...Thanks Bob.

[boggy]

after taking off straight into the sun!! incredible orientation skills

[Tim Mackey]

Just remember all you non sloper guys - the latest speed record for a glider beats that easily.

HERE

....and  this record was beaten again earlier this year.

HERE

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[Peter Miller]

Actually that isn't a road, it looks like a model runway as there are two dead ends.

 

As for the rest and safety concerns. I won't comment

[Bob Moore]

I was referring to the Vimeo video linked, 'fly by wire', or whatever they call it.  Ritewing Zephyr with ezOSD   (On board video camera and flying by viewing onboard live video output.) 40 secs into the vid, and at other times,  that is most definitely a road, there are cars driving along it!

 

I must say I was impressed by the video info though. Obviously has onboard gps as well as it was giving distance from take off waypoint, direction of  take off waypoint, altitude, battery  voltage, current draw, speed etc.  Presumably , apart from visuals from his local knowledge , when above cloud level he must have been getting it back to him by gps?

 

I just figure it might be a little dangerous to rely on the technology. A loss of his visual, or power at some point could have had some consequences.

[Bob Moore]

Hi Tim

Re the glider high speeds. While looking at some of the linked videos I came across this. I don't really understand how he is using the airflow on the lee side of the slope to gain his speed. Maybe someone could explain the theory please?

 

 

I also found some other very impressive looking rc jets on you tube.  (Have a look at the rc  Blackbird?)

 

This Phantom is just beautiful! (In real life of course they had a very bad safety record.)

 

 

 

 

[Tim Mackey]

Bob , try this.

[CARBON_ROD]

   Jeeeeeeez! That was fast How the hell does he keep on top of that speed ?

[Engine Doctor]

sorry posted in wrong place.

Edited By Engine Doctor on 10/11/2010 20:21:11