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Originally posted by Hoomi View PostThat's one big drawback to our club's firm rule against any drones or quads - we can't get cool in-flight videos like those.
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Originally posted by Oxotnik View Post
Hey, I know you!!! I was the guy at the Fly-in with the Flightline P-38, FMS 1.6m P-51D, Flightline Spitfire, and a half dozen or so 1.4m and 1.1m warbirds. I went back today to the fly-in today. We were doing a foamy frenzy at 1100, and the sky suddenly darkened and winds picked up. We barely got our planes down before the heavens opened up. Torrential downpour. Sorry that your Marauder and Bearcat didn’t cooperate yesterday. Hope to fly with you again soon.
Chuck
Nick
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I had a bad blackout today while flying my A10. It was on final when I felt light headed and really dizzy. The next thing I remember is the plane on the ground with busted nose, nose gear and right side main torn off. I felt completely out of it for a out 15 seconds. Second most scary thing that happened to me since I got the TBI in Iraq. I hate my life sometimes mainly when crap like that happens. Makes me feel better off not alive. The last time it happened it put me on the ground and I had to be helped back up, but that time I was able to land before it knocked me down, this time I didnt go down I dont think but I cant remember anything that happened between the final and impact. Starting to wonder if I need to stop flying.
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Mate, that is sad to hear. But hey, you still gotta live. It is a worry if you are driving a vehicle though. It would be devastating to lose your licence because of that.
Sorry about the A10, buy that can be repaired/replaced. Just look after yourself. (It would have to be the A10 wouldn't it) :(
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Originally posted by Mad Baron View Post
I thought I had met you before at a fly in last year. After looking at my Bearcat I just need another fuse and some decals. I plan on sending the receiver to futaba to make sure it isn't damaged in the crash yesterday.
Nick---
Warbirder
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I'm thinking that as well. To have a backup guy stand by incase of an emergency. That and having a chair out there and sit and fly. Which is normally what I do when I fly alone at the house. So far I been good while I'm in a chair. When I got home I did fix the A10. And got a chance to take a nap as well.
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View PostI had a bad blackout today while flying my A10. It was on final when I felt light headed and really dizzy. The next thing I remember is the plane on the ground with busted nose, nose gear and right side main torn off. I felt completely out of it for a out 15 seconds. Second most scary thing that happened to me since I got the TBI in Iraq. I hate my life sometimes mainly when crap like that happens. Makes me feel better off not alive. The last time it happened it put me on the ground and I had to be helped back up, but that time I was able to land before it knocked me down, this time I didnt go down I dont think but I cant remember anything that happened between the final and impact. Starting to wonder if I need to stop flying.
Anything to help. I am here... Jerry
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FPV messes with your balance system and if you have other issues that can make you dizzy, you need to be doing it sitting in a chair. Your eyes see the way the airplane is moving but your inner ear doesn't agree. It can cause disorientation and nausea, among other issues.
People can get used to it and some adapt faster than others.
My FPV plan is to build one of the "Fly-Seats" with simulated Piper Cub stick, throttle, etc linked to the transmitter.FF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.
current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs
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Yeah I always do sit in my chair when I do fpv. You are very correct, I cant stand while flying fpv at all, or I topple over like a house of cards. Just wasnt thinking when I flew the A10 about 20 minutes later I would have a problem from standing while flying. Problem was I guess was I was up helping my son fly his plane before I setup the A 10. I didnt sit the entire time between flights from the fpv flight on to the A10. (Hardway) thanks brother means alot to me.
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