Charlie Burtoff
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Charlie Burtoff commented on Mark Harrison's blog post Short clip of Memorial Day DIY Drones Fly-in
"@R_Lefebvre It was at zero throttle when I armed. My usual procedure is to give just enough throttle to get the props moving after arming then try to get to just under half throttle pretty quickly to get up and out of the ground effect. On this…"
Saturday
Charlie Burtoff commented on Mark Harrison's blog post Short clip of Memorial Day DIY Drones Fly-in
"I have a neat video from this event :)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9DQWzIcylo"
Friday
Charlie Burtoff commented on jasonshort's blog post ArduCopter Loiter Tuner / SIM
"I would donate! It would be neat to have an web based sim where you enter all your copter measurements, motor speed, weight... Then get an starting spot for PID's specific to the parameters you enter :)"
May 21
Charlie Burtoff commented on Hai Tran's blog post APM GCS for iPad one step closer
"I know this is an old post but I wanted to update my earlier comment to let everyone know that this is actually possible now with iOS 5 and Bluetooth 4.0 low power. Bluetooth 4 low power devices can be accessed with the iOS 5 CoreBluetooth framework…"
May 16
Charlie Burtoff commented on jasonshort's blog post ArduCopter Loiter Tuner / SIM
"This is amazing! Great work Jason!"
May 16
Charlie Burtoff commented on Guido's blog post The importance of choosing right propeller
"I find the Gaui 8" props are really well balanced right out of the bag, I still balance by adding tape over the leading edge but its usually really close already. "
Apr 22
Charlie Burtoff commented on Ron Curry's blog post How long will unregulated FPV and RC last?
"Ron, what would you think about UAV and FPV pilots using an ADS-B devices on the ground to ensure the flying sites are not having conflict with regular air traffic. Check out http://www.coaa.co.uk/planeplotter.htm there is a DIY receiver…"
Mar 31
Charlie Burtoff commented on Hunter Parris's blog post DIY UAS Project Design and Development
"@Hunter, there is an update to the ardustation it supports APM now. http://code.google.com/p/ardustation-ii/ ;"
Mar 11
Charlie Burtoff commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post Please welcome ArduPilotMega 2.0!
"I didn't read all 45 pages but has anyone weighed the new board? Also can anyone comment if its possible to use a spectrum satellite or a SBUS connection to cut down the wires? I know the APM 1 needed an additional add on to interface with the…"
Dec 27, 2011
Charlie Burtoff commented on Hai Tran's blog post APM GCS for iPad one step closer
"The docs for the library from redpark state Apple wont accept submissions of app's designed to work with this device at this time. :( I really hope they change that or anyone wanting to do this would need to be a registered developer to be able…"
Jul 19, 2011
Charlie Burtoff left a comment for Charlie Burtoff
"Thanks Tim! I bought some cheap arrows at the sporting goods store a while back. Sounds like I'm set! Thanks for posting those plans awesome plane!!   Charlie "
Jun 14, 2011
Tim McMahan left a comment for Charlie Burtoff
"Hi,    I got your message about the spar.  I used two CF arrow shafts joined together for one ginormous spar.  I get them USED for less than a dollar a piece from a local archery guy."
Jun 14, 2011

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At 10:46am on June 14, 2011, Tim McMahan said…

Hi,

   I got your message about the spar.  I used two CF arrow shafts joined together for one ginormous spar.  I get them USED for less than a dollar a piece from a local archery guy.

At 10:49am on June 14, 2011, Charlie Burtoff said…

Thanks Tim! I bought some cheap arrows at the sporting goods store a while back. Sounds like I'm set! Thanks for posting those plans awesome plane!!

 

Charlie 

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