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09-06-2011, 02:55 AM | #641 (permalink) |
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There are always possibilities..
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09-06-2011, 03:34 AM | #643 (permalink) | |
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It's not that apparent in most applications because normally we care about a horizontal fix only. Night, stop being so enigmatic, you'll drive me insane!!! An auxiliary vertical gyro-based altitude tracking sensing? IR distance-measuring laser system incorporated into the vertical sensor? Naah, they get insanely expensive over a few meters of the range... Ultrasonic? Cheap, but not very reliable, cost and power go quickly up with the distance....
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09-06-2011, 06:35 AM | #644 (permalink) |
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jperkosk I did some tests a few years back and under some unfavorable conditions (I live on 6000' altitude, high plains surrounded by some relatively distant mountains, but generally excellent view of the sky) I measured over a hundred of meters (300 feet) vertical drift within the period of 3-4 minutes .
It's not that apparent in most applications because normally we care about a horizontal fix only. This would indicate flight angles need a little tweaking in your application Night, stop being so enigmatic, you'll drive me insane!!! An auxiliary vertical gyro-based altitude tracking sensing? IR distance-measuring laser system incorporated into the vertical sensor? Naah, they get insanely expensive over a few meters of the range... Ultrasonic? Cheap, but not very reliable, cost and power go quickly up with the distance.... All I can say is be patient my friend... there are things in R&D that may well surprise you in the not so distant future.
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01-07-2012, 02:02 PM | #646 (permalink) |
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re: T-rex EFL Pro with Co-Pilot II?
Hi just want to know if the CP2 will work with the T-rex 500 EFL pro with the micro beast installed?
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01-07-2012, 03:00 PM | #647 (permalink) |
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YUP, does just fine... take off first then activate the CP2......
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01-07-2012, 07:09 PM | #649 (permalink) |
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A photo will not help that much, but I will talk you thru it.....Larry
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09-29-2012, 07:22 AM | #650 (permalink) |
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Will the Co-pilot 2 Work in this Field
Hi, I ordered a Co-pilot 2 for my Trex 500 electric, but after doing more reading I am wondering if it will work in the field in front of my house. The space is about 600 feet long and 200 feet wide, but is surrounded by trees that are about 75 feet tall on the sides of the field, and hills that are about 500 feet high further out.
The "angle" to see clear sky is about 45 degrees to the east and west and about 25 degrees to the south assuming I am somewhere in the middle. The angle would get even steeper if I flew near the "sides" of the field. |
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09-29-2012, 08:14 AM | #652 (permalink) |
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Man, this thread has SO many posts! The title should be changed from FMAs "new" co pilot II to just 'co pilot II review.' But, after 20 days, editing is no longer available (dont get that one...every other rc site can be edited indefinetly.)
Thats the problem w/ threads that have too many posts to read through. One can't find the answer they're seeking if they have a question / issue. But, thats where a new post comes in I guess... I cant believe there's 88K views on this single thread! WOW! |
09-29-2012, 08:26 AM | #653 (permalink) |
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Thank's Skyquest. I was beginning to worry. I will just practice near the middle of the field and go to the club field when I develop more skill. I am at the point where I can hover sort of OK on a buddy box, but will occassionally "lose it" and need my instructor to take over. I'll have him check it all out and preflight it once I get it installed and practice at the club field. Then maybe I will be able to practice alone from my home field, which will give me much more chance to practice.
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09-29-2012, 10:51 AM | #654 (permalink) |
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Thanks Skyquest. I was a little worried when I read more about it.
I have been on the buddy box and can hover sort of OK, but I let my instructor take it once in a while. I will have him check it out after I do the install at our club field. But I am hoping I can practice at my home field because I don't get in much practice at the club field with everyone else taking turns. I had not dared to do this on my own because there is no doubt that I would crash, but I am hoping with a little more instruction and CP-2 I can get in more practice at home. I can stay in the middle of the field at its widest point and take it to the club field when I want to fly greater distances or fly a bit higher to get more out of the tree shadow once I get the hang of it. |
11-03-2012, 05:51 PM | #655 (permalink) |
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Nightflyr where did you get those skids on your Heli?
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11-05-2012, 11:15 AM | #656 (permalink) |
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What skids on which heli??????
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11-05-2012, 11:20 AM | #657 (permalink) |
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Sorry....many pages ago in this thread you had pictures of a yellow trex 500 that looked like it could not only float but also had springs in the middle to absorb hard landings? I like them but have never seen them before...
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11-05-2012, 08:36 PM | #658 (permalink) |
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Is this the one your asking about???
If so, I do believe I gave this one to Tim @ FMA
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