Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 72 Location: Central California (Coastal)
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:21 am Post subject: Big Lama vid
I'm gettin' a little better in very light wind. Haven't crashed in quite some time. Sorry for the flying out of the camershot, I don't have a cameraman and still trying to find good little spot for the camera.
I'm also not very hot on the editing.
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 2073 Location: Hudson, Florida, USA
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:30 am Post subject:
Good show menakit1. Looks like the Lama and you are getting along very well.
I started a spreadsheet on all my helicopters so I can determine how much per flight of fun it cost. I broke the metal rotor head on my Falcon and the wife so a little nasty with the expense of maintaining the fleet of helicopters.
Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 72 Location: Central California (Coastal)
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:07 am Post subject:
Thanks PJ,
I'm still in love with this heli and I'm up to three batteries now... on relatively calm days I'm flying around 6 times in-between work/school. Contrary to all advice given by everyone I've read from, I really just can't use flight simulators to get myself prepared for the next level of heli... so I'm using this as much as I can to get ready for one I step up. And I won't be stepping up for quite some time, until the tail in/nose in/side in controls are better than second nature to me.
Been thinkin' about making my next level heli, a trex 450. Not sure though. I got couple months to decide.
Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 4718 Location: Santo Estêvão, East Algarve, Portugal. Now 82, but still feels 22.
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:15 am Post subject:
Hi menakit1,
Good video, I found the only way to keep the model in camera is to strap the camera to the Tx and use the aerial as a sight. Seems to work quite well as long as you don't tip the Tx sideways as I tend to do when flying, always to the left for some reason, haven't worked out why. Getting back to your take off spot was great, I like that.
I think the T-Rex would be great as long as you are happy about selecting the parts and building. Just one question, why can't you learn from the sim? You're the first one to say this and I'd really like to know why.
Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 72 Location: Central California (Coastal)
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:15 am Post subject:
tombo242 wrote:
Hi menakit1,
Good video, I found the only way to keep the model in camera is to strap the camera to the Tx and use the aerial as a sight. Seems to work quite well as long as you don't tip the Tx sideways as I tend to do when flying, always to the left for some reason, haven't worked out why. Getting back to your take off spot was great, I like that.
I think the T-Rex would be great as long as you are happy about selecting the parts and building. Just one question, why can't you learn from the sim? You're the first one to say this and I'd really like to know why.
I can honestly say that there is no way I would have thought of strapping the camera to the Tx. I'm gonna try it sometime.
The sim question... is a good question. And I have only an illogical answer: I just can't stand practicing without the real hands on experience, ESPECIALLY if it reminds me of a video game. When I'm out there with a real rc heli - I am constantly alert of the fact that my money is on the line which makes the learning process (in my brain) faster and my willingness to do crazy stunts absolutely ZERO.
Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 72 Location: Central California (Coastal)
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:42 am Post subject: strapped the camera to TX
Tombo242,
I couldn't wait to try the camera strap to the Tx... so here it is: instant gratification. And boy do I suck at it. It takes a considerable amount of concentration to fly the heli and point the Tx directly at it the whole time... ESPECIALLY when landing close to you. So, it'll take some practice.
Thanks for the advice:
Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 4718 Location: Santo Estêvão, East Algarve, Portugal. Now 82, but still feels 22.
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:18 am Post subject:
For a first try that is excellent menakit1, barely goes out of shot. Makes a big difference doesn't it? You must be in the States, it was dark for me when I wrote that reply.
Takes some practise, but it does come. Not a thing that you can use a sim for really!
On the sim point I find that if I count each crash at around $25.00 (USD for you, €20.00 Euros for me) repair cost and keep a log of the total, when it reaches enough I have to take the wife out for a great meal (or whatever she wants). This adds a spice to the sim and takes away the "Can't Lose" syndrome. Your repairs really do set you back in real time and that eats into your real repair fund.
Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 72 Location: Central California (Coastal)
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:41 am Post subject:
Oh yah man... I'm out here in CA. RIGHT by the ocean which is not so hot for wind conditions. So my learning curve has been a little steep, 'cause I'm not fond of flying indoors.
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 2073 Location: Hudson, Florida, USA
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:00 am Post subject:
You did a good job with the camera. Looks like you got the Lama mastered.
I hit my F-150 today flying the Lama in the garage. It was so winding and the Sion was already out so I tried flying with just one car out. Got to close to the truck. Put four scraches in it. Didn't hurt the Lama. Well two new 'A' blades. Guess I need more practice. Thought I was pasted the Lama but I guess not.
Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 72 Location: Central California (Coastal)
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:28 am Post subject:
Ouch.. I would seriously go crazy on myself if I put a scratch in my car with a freakin' heli. When my wife's car was out, I flew it ONE TIME in the garage... and kept having thoughts of scratchin' my audi. I landed and took my butt back out to the windy back yard...which forced me to wait for better weather.
These heli's really teach patience. I love'em.
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 2073 Location: Hudson, Florida, USA
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:35 am Post subject:
It sure is pretty there in Portugal tombo. You must be very proud of your home. It’s so nice.
What helicopter were you using for the video. The B400 or your co-axial. I did notice an error. I saw house slippers on the pilot not sandals. I also noticed a very long antenna on your transmitter. What is the frequency in Portugal?
I must get a camera. But next month. I just dropped another $ 160.00 us on Blade Pro parts.
Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 72 Location: Central California (Coastal)
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:58 am Post subject:
pjdog wrote:
menakit1:
What camera do you use?
Jack
I'm using an old 5.1mp nikon coolpix p2. I bought it way back when and I've been satisfied with it all these years. Still works great - seein' as how my hobby was never photography... but I DO take alot'a pictures on my travels.
Nikon makes good stuff.
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