Ben Kelly Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Will multirotors be allowed to fly at these events? I would love to get some aerial video of the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Hopefully yes to that Cymas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Good news Martin! So if I bring two ...that's " een trio van Stampes". In my best Dutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Posted by Ben Kelly on 17/04/2016 10:16:03: Will multirotors be allowed to fly at these events? I would love to get some aerial video of the action. I'm not sure that mixing a drone/multi rotor with fixed wing traffic would be good idea due to the risk of a mid-air collision. In my experience planes are easier to spot in the circuit than a (usually) smaller drone. I suppose filming just one airborne plane at a time could work though? I'm not aiming to be negative, but there's a good reason that fixed wing and helis are kept apart at most flying fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Kelly Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Posted by Bill_B on 10/05/2016 19:31:40: Posted by Ben Kelly on 17/04/2016 10:16:03: Will multirotors be allowed to fly at these events? I would love to get some aerial video of the action. I'm not sure that mixing a drone/multi rotor with fixed wing traffic would be good idea due to the risk of a mid-air collision. In my experience planes are easier to spot in the circuit than a (usually) smaller drone. I suppose filming just one airborne plane at a time could work though? I'm not aiming to be negative, but there's a good reason that fixed wing and helis are kept apart at most flying fields. Even though I agree with what you are saying, (and not to mention the fact that I have been told by the organisers that drones will not be allowed to fly during the main event on the day) I believe that if a pilot was flying a drone using fpv there would be a great drop in the risk of a collision because you don't loose the depth perception like when flying a fixed wing model. Obviously the drone pilot would have to abide by all the normal rules and stay in a circuit which wouldn't be hard with a racing quad and believe me, chasing a plane around the sky with a quad is very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 If the pilot is FPV, his helper/ second pair of eyes will be there as well. Why not have an evening or first flight slot of racing in circuit...I'd like to see that Edited By cymaz on 18/05/2016 06:19:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Any chance of some clarity re Helis, fpv, multi flyers Jim, are they allowed to fly ? I've had a look through your website and can't find anything ? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I think that the problem here is that although the Quad FPV flyer may be able to see his target, the rest cannot see him. There are normally six models in the air at any one time so helis or anything else hovering about the take off area must definitely be out other than in slots of their own. Now that RCME are no longer sponsoring the July event as I have heard, then the organisers should have a free rein to run it as they please I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Southerton 1 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hi all, is this still on with the poor weather? I aim to pop over on Sunday, but the forecast seems to change hourly!! Any PB Bullets or mini Jazz going? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 There are plenty of people here camping. There's been constant flying until just now. Rain has stopped play, for the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 And.. we're flying again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Kelly Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 It's great to know that a little rain doesn't put people off the event. Looking forward to tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Posted by Martin McIntosh on 18/05/2016 15:04:43: Now that RCME are no longer sponsoring the July event as I have heard, then the organisers should have a free rein to run it as they please I hope. ooooh, nasty stuff Mr M.... RCM&E never imposed on the club or made any demands in any way through our 6 years of sponsorship. I hope this weekend goes well and I'll be at the July event, camera in hand to shoot the Ballerina builders etc. See you all there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Steady on there David! I don't think we all deserve shooting for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Sadly I can't make it this weekend, don't get back from Spain for another 9 days. I hope it all goes well. I would have brought the Tucano, it's as good as new except for needing a new motor, which won't take long. The Seafang as well, hopefully I can bring that along in July. Have a great time everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Posted by Chris Barlow on 21/05/2016 16:44:03: Steady on there David! I don't think we all deserve shooting for it! LOL, sorry Chris, hope you're finding a few rays of sunshine this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Plenty of sunshine if you're happy. Weather's not too good though. A bit windy today and now turned to sparodic showers. Better tomorrow though if anyone's coming for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL BRIDGES Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hi all going to fly in tomorrow sunday what is the grass like or is it mud.....Hope for low wind and no rain....thanks bird dog ,storch, and more coming..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Well where's the pictures then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hi Paul.Grass is fine just a bit wet at the moment. Not enough rain to make it muddy.Lots of flying this evening after 7pm. Some are still flying now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 David A, I meant this in the context that they would be able to allocate flying slots which RCME did not allow and rather cramped their usual style. No offence intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Posted by PAUL BRIDGES on 21/05/2016 19:49:04: Hi all going to fly in tomorrow sunday what is the grass like or is it mud.....Hope for low wind and no rain....thanks bird dog ,storch, and more coming..... Great shame about the Storch Paul. If it's any consolation the GMAC team awarded you the crash of the weekend award. Nice to see the shark mouth Bird Dog again. We'll have to get all 3 flying together for at least one of the Greenacres weekends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Southerton 1 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Only managed to stay for 3 hours before the wife dragged me away, but had a great time. It's inspired me to go flying more this year! Thanks to all who organised and entertained at the event! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Posted by Ian Southerton 1 on 22/05/2016 19:55:43: Only managed to stay for 3 hours before the wife dragged me away, but had a great time. It's inspired me to go flying more this year! Thanks to all who organised and entertained at the event! Ian An obvious tip if I may: Don't involve the wife in anything aeronautical. Satisfaction is then guaranteed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Kelly Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Excellent day all round, especially as the weather held out for most of the day. Just a shame that my Skybolt didn't see the day through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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