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Forum: AMA Discussions
01-30-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

A completely agree. At a minimum, I am guessing...

A completely agree. At a minimum, I am guessing that a ballistic parachute will be required for certification in most countries. They may even require a mechanism that allows the pilot to have some...
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,179
Posted By N410DC

I had the old Ultra Sport .40 ARF many years ago,...

I had the old Ultra Sport .40 ARF many years ago, long before is was discontinued. It was probably the best flying airplane I've ever had. Glad to see that it's been revitalized!



The Taipan...
Forum: Sport Flying
01-05-2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 151,819
Posted By N410DC

Very interesting. A little less expensive that...

Very interesting. A little less expensive that the Great Planes Giant Stik. (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?I=LXKJY0&P=8), with more features (e.g. flaps, optional float kit, and...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-12-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

My guess is that the plaintiffs are going after...

My guess is that the plaintiffs are going after the insurance companies that cover the facility and/or the he event company that ran the wedding reception.

The fact that he wa fying the drone on...
Forum: Sport Flying
12-05-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 151,819
Posted By N410DC

Back in the day, Futaba, JR and Airtronics were...

Back in the day, Futaba, JR and Airtronics were pretty much the only choices out there. Poor reliability and support can can kill a mighty 400 pound gorilla.
Forum: Sport Flying
11-17-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 151,819
Posted By N410DC

Indeed. This is one of the most attractive...

Indeed. This is one of the most attractive features. I cut flaps into my Tower ARF, but I would prefer a more "ready-made" solution, if possible,



I have also seen reports of problems with the...
Forum: Sport Flying
11-15-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 151,819
Posted By N410DC

I was interested in getting a .40 sized Ultra...

I was interested in getting a .40 sized Ultra Stik ARF, but it does not look they are made anymore. Does anyone know where I can get my hands on one?
Forum: AMA Discussions
11-09-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

The hobby stores are between a rock and a hard...

The hobby stores are between a rock and a hard place. From a pure sales efficiency standpoint, it's a really bad idea to tell a prospective customer than they are going to have to invest a great deal...
Forum: AMA Discussions
10-27-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

Wow, first we get multitudes of reports regarding...

Wow, first we get multitudes of reports regarding DSM-2 reliability, and now this.

IT firms and hackers often play a ongoing cat-and-mouse game. The firm develops a "secure" technology, a hacker...
Forum: AMA Discussions
10-11-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

Ahh, nice catch. On your part, and his part....

Ahh, nice catch.

On your part, and his part. ;-)
Forum: AMA Discussions
10-11-2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

Though I personally would not have flow there, I...

Though I personally would not have flow there, I cannot see where he violated any laws, or FAA or AMA regulations/guidelines (assuming that the local government had no regulations that banned model...
Forum: AMA Discussions
10-10-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

Good points. It would not be an iron-clad case,...

Good points. It would not be an iron-clad case, but the FAA might just get pissed enough to try to make an example of him.
Forum: AMA Discussions
10-10-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

Since he is making $30,000 plus per month flying...

Since he is making $30,000 plus per month flying drones, the FAA may decide that he is a commercial sUAV operator. Perhaps the FAA should look into his actions, and his sAUV pilot qualifications (or...
Forum: AMA Discussions
08-03-2016, 06:09 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

Excellent point. The prosecutor has to be very...

Excellent point. The prosecutor has to be very careful when deciding which charges to file. That said, most prosecutors simply file as many charges they can think of, in the hopes that at least one...
Forum: AMA Discussions
08-02-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

I agree with Sport_Pilot. He flew too close to a...

I agree with Sport_Pilot. He flew too close to a full scale aircraft. This contrary to the AMA safety code (and probably the guidelines of any other CBO that I may not be aware of,) and will thus...
Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,179
Posted By N410DC

It is hard to say. A tuned pipe will give you...

It is hard to say. A tuned pipe will give you extra RPMs, which will probably equate to extra speed. How much speed you will get is dependent on a number of variables, such as aircraft weight, the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
05-16-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,851
Posted By N410DC

Good point. Perhaps one of these...

Good point. Perhaps one of these (http://www.idigitaltimes.com/alcohol-sensors-cars-new-technology-could-shut-down-vehicles-if-blood-alcohol-level-448376) should be installed in every airline...
Forum: AMA Discussions
05-02-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

I have never flown a flybarless chopper (well,...

I have never flown a flybarless chopper (well, not outside of RealFlight,) so I can't really comment about their stability vs. multirotors. However, I do have more concern about irresponsible pilots...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-21-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

It was announced today that the aircraft may have...

It was announced today that the aircraft may have hit a plastic bag, not a drone (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/21/drone-believed-to-have-hit-british-airways-flight-may-have-been/).

I...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-18-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

True. There has been exactly 0 evidence thus far...

True. There has been exactly 0 evidence thus far to suggest that it was a sUAV of any type. They can't even tell if the plane was hit by an object in the first place.
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-12-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

...and you don't have to register with the FAA!...

...and you don't have to register with the FAA! (I don't think so, at least, as long as the aircraft is light enough and only has one seat.)
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-12-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

Very good question. Since it's a manned aircraft,...

Very good question. Since it's a manned aircraft, it should be regulated just like any other manned aircraft. Currently, a small "hoverboard" may theoretically fit into the Ultralight category, which...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-10-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

The Huffington Post has some stories that are...

The Huffington Post has some stories that are true, and others that are completely false. I am going to have to pull out the BS card on this one.

The picture of the quad on the desk shows that it...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-28-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,851
Posted By N410DC

Though I have not seen any ting to back it up, I...

Though I have not seen any ting to back it up, I am guessing that the FAA will eventually develop a new "UAV" category for the pilot's license (the current "manned" categories are Airplane,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-25-2016, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,073
Posted By N410DC

The technology has already been miniaturized to...

The technology has already been miniaturized to the point where it can be carried by many model aircraft. The cost is still an major issue, though. Currently, the cheapest "ADS-B Out only"...
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