"Eagle: Thank you for posting this! I've been sick the last few days and life in general got really busy all of a sudden and we didn't get a change to post the video here yet... You beat us to it! Thanks!
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Getting started in FPV/Drone: MyGeekShow
Started this discussion. Last reply by UnmannedTechShop.co.uk Nov 18, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys! So 2012 is going to be MyGeekShow’s year of “Technology Aided Flight” where I’ll focus on going from just flying around the field, to full FPV and waypoint supported autopilot. I’m doing…Continue
Tags: My Geek Show, MyGeekShow
Is this a good FPV set up?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Brooks Jul 5, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This is what I'm thinking for my first FPV set up... anything that sticks out to you as good/bad? Airplane Tx: Turnigy 9x…Continue
Tags: My Geek Show, MyGeekShow, FPV
Model Airplane to Fly Across The United States!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Trent at MyGeekShow May 14, 2011. 8 Replies 4 Likes
I've decided its time to get serious. I've announced my new 5 year project: To fly an RC airplane 3,000 miles to cross the United States.Most of the flight will be FPV style, but 90% of the trip will…Continue
Bluecor Fan Fold Foam and Hot Glue: Good Building Materials?
Started Apr 9, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
I did an episode on the strength/properties/durability/etc. of Bluecor Fan Fold Foam and Hot Glue to test their ability to be good building materials for some future drone airplane I'll be building.…Continue
Tags: Built, Scratch, Fan Fold Foam, Bluecore
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Gerard Toonstra commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Flying Wing Testing - No Stabilizers and Expos"These winglets force the tip vortex entirely to the outside, allowing the entire wing span to produce lift. This therefore increases your aspect ratio a bit and this lowers stall speed a bit. Doubt that this impact is noticeable on model aircraft…"
DeveloperRyan Beall commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Flying Wing Testing - No Stabilizers and Expos
"One thing to think about with this kind of design is the aero going on around the tips. Ideally you have a little twist in the wing to reduce the lift distribution at the tips to prevent tip stall. Winglets in this case also will help…"
ModeratorGary Mortimer commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Flying Wing Testing - No Stabilizers and Expos
"+1 with John says. Don't add too much of anything in your radios it makes sorting out AP integration much harder."
DeveloperJohn Arne Birkeland commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Flying Wing Testing - No Stabilizers and Expos
"I love you enthusiasm.
You wing has relatively small control surfaces, so expo is not really needed. On a 3D aerobatic airplane with HUGE control surfaces that can more close to 90 degrees each direction, you want expo to calm things down during…"
Trent at MyGeekShow posted a blog postFlying Wing Testing - No Stabilizers and Expos
While adding the AMP to the Shrike, we wanted to understand Flying Wings a little better and explore expos. We incrementally increased expose to 0%, 30%, and 60%, then flew the Raptor with the existing vertical stabilizer at 100%, 50%, and 0%. We were surprised to find that it flew just fine with 0% stabilizer! This test was in low wind, however, so it will be interesting to try it again in higher wind and to hear from others' experiences.-Trent & Nick--Raptor--Tx: Flyer9x with er9x…See More
j.baum53 commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Final "Non-APM" testing of the Shrike"good luck with your APM-ify-ing, looks cool"
"What Nick is questioning is the affect of motor torque on the airframe...but that is a LOT of elevon trim and torque doesn't seem like the prime suspect. With that much trim any command that will push the elevon further in that…"
Carl La France commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Final "Non-APM" testing of the Shrike"Glad you guys got the COG it trimmed out and flying level Good Luck"
ModeratorGary Mortimer commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Final "Non-APM" testing of the Shrike
"Once you fit the APM fly around a bit and log your flight speeds. Then select the cruise you need. Don't try and fly too fast in auto, the NAV will suffer. Only change one setting at a time. If you change more than that you won't really…"
James Magos commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Final "Non-APM" testing of the Shrike"Hi guys, you could try adding a washer or two to the right upper corner and 2-3 on the right bottom skrew of the motor, to ad some down thrust.
Assuming the fuselage is perfectly aligned:
trim up both sides, shows that you propably ironed reflex…"
ModeratorRobert Sinclair commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Final "Non-APM" testing of the Shrike
"if the prop is spinning counter-clockwise(looking at it at 9:30) the force on the craft will be clock wise. Up on the left side and down on the right. I don't think that would have that much affect stabilization. I think you…"
Trent at MyGeekShow posted a blog postFinal "Non-APM" testing of the Shrike
In preparation to adding an APM & FPV gear we tested the Shrike after some minor adjustments to CG and trim, and conducted weight testing by adding 130g of dead weight, and then 250g of dead weight (which represents our APM2, FPV gear, and an extra battery). It took the weight no problem, and our adjustments allowed the plane to fly perfectly without assistance.Whats next? PUTTING ON THE APM!!! We can't wait...-Trent and Nick--Shrike--Tx: Flyer9x with er9x firmware by ParkeFlyer …See More
Hans Cappelle commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Successful Shrike Re-Maiden"Or just give it bigger wings. It should fly slower then. Google wingloading.
Nothing wrong with lots of cargo. But the fuselage could be shaped more dynamically. Like a drop of water with a sharp point up front.
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John Hestness commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Successful Shrike Re-Maiden"I like the cargo truck/space shuttle design. Many planes are so cramped for space they end up with equipment sticking out or hanging on the side of the plane. It is nice to have room for testing and prototyping. …"
Carl La France commented on Trent at MyGeekShow's blog post Successful Shrike Re-Maiden"Make your self a weight and balance jig. get yourself a piece of 2 by 4 one foot long get get two pieces of 1/2 inch dowel 6 inches long drill taper one end of each dowel to a point drill two 1/2 inch holes 1 inch deep…"
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Flying Wing Testing - No Stabilizers and Expos
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 4:04am 4 Comments 3 Likes
While adding the AMP to the Shrike, we wanted to understand Flying Wings a little better and explore expos. We incrementally increased expose to 0%, 30%, and 60%, then flew the Raptor with the existing vertical stabilizer at 100%, 50%, and 0%. We were surprised to find that it flew just fine with 0% stabilizer! This test was in low wind, however, so it will…
Continue Final "Non-APM" testing of the Shrike
Posted on May 19, 2012 at 3:42am 6 Comments 1 Like
In preparation to adding an APM & FPV gear we tested the Shrike after some minor adjustments to CG and trim, and conducted weight testing by adding 130g of dead weight, and then 250g of dead weight (which represents our APM2, FPV gear, and an extra battery).
It took the weight no problem, and our adjustments allowed the plane to fly perfectly without assistance.
Whats next? PUTTING ON THE APM!!! We can't…
Continue Successful Shrike Re-Maiden
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 3:38am 7 Comments 2 Likes
We successfully re-maidened the Shrike! Turns out that our elevons had excessive throws, we had insufficient expo's and the wing mounted too far to the nose causing a tail heavy environment.
It's still a little tail heavy, but we're getting closer! Anything you notice that demands to be fixed/improved?
See you Saturday,
-Trent & Nick
--Shrike--
Tx:…
The beginning - Understanding prop variables for efficient long range flight
Posted on May 12, 2012 at 6:43am 6 Comments 1 Like
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After flying the raptor several times with the 8"x4" prop, we felt like we were stuck in 2nd gear not harnessing the full potential of the motor. We decided to fly the raptor…
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 12:37pm on September 11, 2011,
ModeratorBrian said… Trent, check this post/project out. I think it's right in line with your goal.
Regards - Brian
- At 1:21pm on March 10, 2012, Stan Virgint said…
You have a cool channel I want to build a flying as well with center fuse for little more room
what are you using for your hot wire power supply?
Thanks Stan
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