Another Reckless Video Flight by JettPilot and Wife .... :(
11-28-2006, 03:35 AM
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RE: Another Reckless Video Flight by JettPilot and Wife .... :(
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/GenPDF.asp?id=CHI06MA121&rpt=p
Several factors contribited to the crash. If the hand off between control point 1 and control point 2 was done properly, the UAV would not have crashed. The hand off was performed by humans. Even the most prepared and well trained can screw-up. I do not disagree with bkdavy's recomendation, just pointing out it's not fool-proof.
Several factors contribited to the crash. If the hand off between control point 1 and control point 2 was done properly, the UAV would not have crashed. The hand off was performed by humans. Even the most prepared and well trained can screw-up. I do not disagree with bkdavy's recomendation, just pointing out it's not fool-proof.
11-28-2006, 06:10 AM
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RE: Another Reckless Video Flight by JettPilot and Wife .... :(
In combination with the failsafes (which are usually anything but), proper voice communication between the two control stations, relatively low flight speed, and high altitude, should make the handoff easy to coordinate. Its a common technique in long range UAV operations.
Finally got to look at the video - is that a modified SPAD Debonair? Looks like a Deb with an extended nose to support a larger fuel tank and additional weight in the tail section for batteries and transmitters. Am I wrong?
Brad
Finally got to look at the video - is that a modified SPAD Debonair? Looks like a Deb with an extended nose to support a larger fuel tank and additional weight in the tail section for batteries and transmitters. Am I wrong?
Brad
11-28-2006, 09:24 AM
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RE: Another Reckless Video Flight by JettPilot and Wife .... :(
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http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/GenPDF.asp?id=CHI06MA121&rpt=p
Several factors contribited to the crash. If the hand off between control point 1 and control point 2 was done properly, the UAV would not have crashed. The hand off was performed by humans. Even the most prepared and well trained can screw-up. I do not disagree with bkdavy's recomendation, just pointing out it's not fool-proof.
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/GenPDF.asp?id=CHI06MA121&rpt=p
Several factors contribited to the crash. If the hand off between control point 1 and control point 2 was done properly, the UAV would not have crashed. The hand off was performed by humans. Even the most prepared and well trained can screw-up. I do not disagree with bkdavy's recomendation, just pointing out it's not fool-proof.
12-04-2006, 07:25 PM
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RE: Another Reckless Video Flight by JettPilot and Wife .... :(
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That is COOL ! I didnt even know something like that existed [X(] I am a ham, but dont know anything about packet radio. I could get a 2 meter radio anywhere, it would make a great way to keep track of the plane.
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That is COOL ! I didnt even know something like that existed [X(] I am a ham, but dont know anything about packet radio. I could get a 2 meter radio anywhere, it would make a great way to keep track of the plane.
JettPilot
My little airstrip is just north of the RC car track.
http://www.rsnw.com/screen.jpg
Could have a much better map now-a-days.....
12-07-2006, 11:58 AM
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RE: Another Reckless Video Flight by JettPilot and Wife .... :(
Great Video JettPilot (as usual) Is that a new airframe, it looks a little different than the ones you have shown before.
12-09-2006, 12:50 PM
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RE: Another Reckless Video Flight by JettPilot and Wife .... :(
The Tiny Track 3 looks like a really neat thing, I will have to add that to my plane one of these days 
The plane is a new one, I wanted something small that would be easier to carry around and setup. I still have the larger plane for longer range and faster flying. Here is a picture of the new plane.
The plane is a new one, I wanted something small that would be easier to carry around and setup. I still have the larger plane for longer range and faster flying. Here is a picture of the new plane.
