nonstoprc

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Seems more advanced AMA sequences has lots of maneuvers and it is quite possible to miss so a caller is helpful. But most of time during practice, there is no caller available.

I am wondering if any body is using some recording device during the flight to help with the sequences. The real issue with a recorder is how to trigger it to announce the upcoming maneuver.

Any thoughts?

woodie

try this link about modifying a MP3 player to be your 'caller'.

Woodie

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4515347/tm.htm

petec

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I modified a cheap San Disk MP3 player for exactly that reason. All I did was find the contacts for the play button and brought out a pair of leads to a momentray switch.

rgreen24

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We rich guys buy the 14mz and use that LOL

exeter_acres

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I'm poor... but love my 14,,,,

and memorize the sequences......

nonstoprc

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Thanks for the MP3 idea. It is definitely feasible. I also found voice-activated idea is interesting (e.g., Microsoft Voice Command on iPaq. or VAC MP3) will report back.

I recall I have recommended something similar to 14mz's mp3 playback feature in a separate RCU's thread. Should apply a patent first!

Exeter_acres,
If you do not need the fancy 14mz mp3 component, send it this way. LOL.

nonstoprc

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Voice control for iPod: http://www.accendaproducts.com/description.htm

I think this device, if works as advertised, will make hands-free voice control possible over the entire sequence. One can also step it backwards in case a maneuver is to be repeated.

patternflyer1

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Try this one. I had this saved in my fav's.
http://www.reganspace.com/Planes/index_plane.html

petec

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I wonder how it will work with any background noise. My field gets pretty loud in the pits, and the user guide says it needs a relatively quiet environment.

Now if it had noise cancelling built in or a gating function like a mic processor so it takes X amount of db audio to open the gate so loud noises in close proximity would cause it to register we could have a real winner.

Pretty neat device though.

Jetdesign

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This is such a great topic/idea! I've got a small mp3 player which I think has the same button for play and pause - have to check. If it does, I can tape it to the bottom of my radio so I can hit the button when I'm ready for the next move, and hit it again to pause.