Marius Grigonis
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Skywalker landing gear

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Jun 7, 2012. 13 Replies

Hey guysjust wondering what landing gear on Skywalkeryou are using. I've seen a lot of pics but not a lotof info what size, what manufacturer, how tomount it, etc.ThanksMariusContinue

motor choice/flight duration for quad

Started Nov 30, 2011 0 Replies

Hey guys, I've been pondering this in my head for a while but still cannotget it straight.... Consider two motor choices for a quadcopter: 1) AC2830 - 850kV, best when used with 10x45 prop2) AC2836 -…Continue

magnetometer purpose

Started this discussion. Last reply by Marius Grigonis Oct 10, 2011. 3 Replies

 I tried posting this in newbie thread...but didnt get any response back.I'll try it here ;)could someone explain me  the advantages of adding a magnetometer to arduplane? I understand it is…Continue

magnetometer on arduplane

Started Oct 5, 2011 0 Replies

Hello community, would you mind explaining me  the advantages of adding a magnetometer to arduplane?I understand it is optional, but what exactly are the advantages it would provide in terms of plane…Continue

 

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Richard replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"Skywalker Param file - Not Wanting to Hijack your Thread Marius, but noticed you are flying a skywalker. Are you using APM? I am using APM2 with the skywalker and the standard .param file form the wiki, But am getting undesirable results even…"
Jun 7, 2012
Marius Grigonis replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"Rick thanks for your posting. Indeed it is a pretty cool video. After long consideration I decided not to go with Skywalker. Even though the price was pretty good the shipping costs from China  looked a little bit too much. Considering that I…"
Mar 15, 2012
Rick replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"Hi there Marius. There is a guy on youtube that flies one especially for FPV that uses landing gear and tail steer. Here's the link to a youtube video of his ( there are lots of really great videos actually ) - very…"
Mar 14, 2012
Ryan replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"I got the landing gear I described above from Tower yesterday. They are too stiff. I am just going to try the wire tricycle gear that came with the fiberglass plane but use some larger wheels. Should work. I fly off grass that is kept fairly short.…"
Jan 18, 2012
Striker replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"I have seen many guys with landing gears on the SW, lots on you tube too with no complaints. Yes you need short grass and no rocks."
Jan 18, 2012
Martin Szymanski replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"I fly mine in the grass when it grows. The wheels might bump on a hard landing and tear off some foam structure on the frame depending on how it weighs."
Jan 17, 2012

ModeratorBrian replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"I've flown a lot of "chuckers" and I would only recommend the skid.  You will get a lot of weakness in the area where you mount the landing gear.  The ply piece is not big enough to allow for long-term use on anything but…"
Jan 17, 2012
Striker replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"With such a heavy payload it is better to have a landing gear. I will be getting a sky walker soon and will include the belly pan so that I could install a landing gear. I had a Radian Pro which I made a landing gear for and will use the same with…"
Jan 17, 2012
Marius Grigonis replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"Thanks for the links guys. I will look them up."
Jan 16, 2012
Ryan replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"HI, I am assembling a fiberglass skywalker now and am planning on using these. I will make a small plywood mount plate with some balsa contoured filler pieces. Hopefully this thing will be nice and soft. If it is too stiff I plan on…"
Jan 16, 2012
Michael Wooten replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"I agree with you Marius, Hand launching the skywalker with 2 batteries, 2 cameras, video tx, etc will make it hard to hand launch. The landing gear concept makes so much sense...but it does add drag, and it will make for shorter flight…"
Jan 16, 2012
Marius Grigonis replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"Thanks for your comments. You are making a good point. I don't have a skywalker yet, but considering getting it. From what I read, with a lot of gear loaded, it can become quite heavy. Launching a brick is no fun either. I'd rather have it…"
Jan 12, 2012
Björn Geir Leifsson replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion Skywalker landing gear
"I'd suggest you forget about landing gear. To make something that doesn't break off every other landing it will add weight. Drag and weight mean less flying time. Just throw the thing and land in the grass ;) Put some smooth tape on the…"
Jan 12, 2012
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Skywalker landing gear

Hey guysjust wondering what landing gear on Skywalkeryou are using. I've seen a lot of pics but not a lotof info what size, what manufacturer, how tomount it, etc.ThanksMariusSee More
Jan 12, 2012
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Marius Grigonis posted a discussion

motor choice/flight duration for quad

Hey guys, I've been pondering this in my head for a while but still cannotget it straight.... Consider two motor choices for a quadcopter: 1) AC2830 - 850kV, best when used with 10x45 prop2) AC2836 - 880kV, best when used with 12x45 prop I understand that the second choice would result in more thrust than thefirst one. I also understand that the second choice would result in morecurrent draw given the same throttle setting. Given the same battery and all other things being equal/identical, is…See More
Nov 30, 2011
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Marius Grigonis replied to Marius Grigonis's discussion magnetometer purpose
"Thanks guys. This is very helpful."
Oct 10, 2011

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