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Forum: RC Jets
01-01-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

CASA generally does a good job and gets things...

CASA generally does a good job and gets things done fast compared to the FAA. I worked with them a lot in my previous job and any special approvals we needed were processed quickly enough.

I am...
Forum: RC Jets
12-31-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

Yes dynamic soaring is really impressive. I saw...

Yes dynamic soaring is really impressive. I saw that video a while back and just watched it again. Incredible speeds and great skill.
Forum: RC Jets
12-31-2015, 11:17 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

What part of "I live in Sydney Australia" did you...

What part of "I live in Sydney Australia" did you miss?

We are allowed to fly RC at local parks. Fixed wings, helicopters and multirotors are all fine. We have to keep 30 meters away from people...
Forum: RC Jets
12-31-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

LOL, clearly you entirely missed my point again. ...

LOL, clearly you entirely missed my point again. Enjoy your jets and Happy New Year.
Forum: RC Jets
12-30-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

Don't get me wrong, My fixed wing planes have...

Don't get me wrong, My fixed wing planes have given me years of enjoyment. If I didn't have to drive an hour to a turbine approved flying field I'd probably have one or two in the fleet also.
...
Forum: RC Jets
12-30-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

LOL, good idea, but now you are comparing apples...

LOL, good idea, but now you are comparing apples to oranges - these GPS equipped self stabilised machines are not the ones I am talking about.

I am comparing fixed wing flying to flying acro...
Forum: RC Jets
12-30-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

Yes what gives with that weather? we are seeing...

Yes what gives with that weather? we are seeing it daily here on the news also. I hope 2016 brings a better year for all of us. CASA can be goofy sometimes too but they have treated me well over...
Forum: RC Jets
12-29-2015, 11:22 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

Exactly my point. You have no interest in flying...

Exactly my point. You have no interest in flying a multi like this and I have no interest flying an RC jet around the sky. No challenge in that from my perspective but if you enjoy it that is cool...
Forum: RC Jets
12-29-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

Agreed, its a circular discussion though because...

Agreed, its a circular discussion though because what I find exciting might be boring to others and vice versa.

I flew pylon racers in he early 80's so raw speed stopped producing adrenaline over...
Forum: RC Jets
12-28-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

You just described my last full size job. ...

You just described my last full size job.

Flying anything with a high wing loading, full or model size is just a matter of angle of attack control and not getting behind the drag curve.
Forum: RC Jets
12-28-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

I had not seen that video before - you are right,...

I had not seen that video before - you are right, flying like that will do nothing good for the hobby either. He should have known better.



Like anything, its a personal preference and...
Forum: RC Jets
12-28-2015, 02:32 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

The form you download is for commercial UAS, You...

The form you download is for commercial UAS, You have to click on the "Register my drone" button. That is where the FAA wants you to register.
I realise some people don't like their fixed wing...
Forum: RC Jets
12-27-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

I can't fly like that either but its fun trying. ...

I can't fly like that either but its fun trying.

I think we agree that the problem is not multi rotor pilots who fly safely like this. It is the uneducated who buy cheap plastic toys and fly...
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2015, 07:44 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

Yes Grant is a talented pilot and also one of the...

Yes Grant is a talented pilot and also one of the nicest and most down to earth guys I have met in this hobby. (No pun intended)

I realise the programming side of flying multicopters is not...
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

Yes those three you mention are designed to be...

Yes those three you mention are designed to be easy enough for anyone with no prior experience to fly and have very weak performance. Two are basically just toys without any power or weight to cope...
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

Yes those cheap plastic toy self stabilised...

Yes those cheap plastic toy self stabilised multicopters are very easy to fly and would be boring to most traditional RC Pilots. I find them boring too.

If you ever have the chance to fly a high...
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

What model drones did you fly?

What model drones did you fly?
Forum: RC Jets
12-25-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

Using the Dictionary and ICAO (International...

Using the Dictionary and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) definition of a drone, arguing that fixed wing RC model aircraft are not drones is as pointless as holding a pistol in your...
Forum: RC Jets
12-24-2015, 12:16 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,496
Posted By Rob2160

Define a Drone? The definition has existed...

Define a Drone?

The definition has existed long before multicopters appeared in this hobby.

Look it up in any dictionary

All RC flying machines are Drones. Fixed wing, helicopter and...
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