Headed down to the club field today before it got too windy and got a couple pics. Not my bird on the table there.. one of the member's. I'll have to get the Mavic out there for some video one of these days...
Mother Nature is really having a laugh on us this year. We often brag that we enjoy all four seasons in West Virginia, but lately, we have been enjoying them all in one weekend.
So I snuck one past her yesterday while it was 80 degrees with 4 mph wind. Today it's 39 degrees with 35 mph winds.
As promised! The winds mellowed out a bit yesterday. So I ran a couple batteries through the PT-17 early morning. Then went back later and everyone was gone for the day. Perfect time to get the Mavic up for some video. This is our little piece of cut out, semi-carpeted, desert. Has a spot for RC Cars, Helicopters and Drones (although they allowed to fly on the main field from Stand #5), and Small Electrics (also allowed on the main field). The smaller 3D fliers tend to use that area though. Not the best, needs some grass!, but it serves it's purpose.
Not the best, needs some grass!, but it serves it's purpose.
My only experience with that type of mother nature was when I rode Route 66 through Arizona.
How do the electric motors (or gassers) hold up with the sand being ingested :Thinking:
I'm thinking as much as I hate winter here in the northeast, I do like the grass and cooler summer temps ;)
My only experience with that type of mother nature was when I rode Route 66 through Arizona.
How do the electric motors (or gassers) hold up with the sand being ingested :Thinking:
I'm thinking as much as I hate winter here in the northeast, I do like the grass and cooler summer temps ;)
Come to East Tennessee (Still part of free America), beautiful scenery, great weather and home to Tirediron Aviation:Cool:
Come to East Tennessee (Still part of free America), beautiful scenery, great weather and home to Tirediron Aviation:Cool:
I know.....I know.....you keep at it George but I do know what the temps are there in summer. ;)
I forgot to tell you how I know.........my youngest brother has lived in Knoxville for 25+ years :P
My only experience with that type of mother nature was when I rode Route 66 through Arizona.
How do the electric motors (or gassers) hold up with the sand being ingested :Thinking:
I'm thinking as much as I hate winter here in the northeast, I do like the grass and cooler summer temps ;)
That's a nice ride through there,too!
The ground surface, especially on the runway, is actually pretty hard. The only time sand becomes a real issue is when the winds kick up dust devils. Which are called out when seen for pilots to avoid. I've yet to hear anyone complain about sand in motors or whatnot, but I do see your point there. There are much nicer club fields around, like the one F22trainer flies at. This one is just convenient as far as location (and annual dues) for me. Just 20 minutes up the road from the cotton fields I fly around behind my home.
I just started flying RC planes this past autumn, and joined the Southern Arizona Gliders and Electrics club in Marana (just outside of Tucson). Here's the video from my first flight with the Flyzone Sensei. I had the mode set to "Intermediate," which limited how much control I could give, hence the kind of bouncing effect, especially at take-off. I found it more annoying than helpful, and have left the WISE stabilization off for subsequent flights.
SAGE is good group - friendly, helpful members, and a mostly relaxed atmosphere. Due to the field's proximity to Marana Airport, no drone flying is allowed, but the field is accessible to members 24/7.
As promised! The winds mellowed out a bit yesterday. So I ran a couple batteries through the PT-17 early morning. Then went back later and everyone was gone for the day. Perfect time to get the Mavic up for some video. This is our little piece of cut out, semi-carpeted, desert. Has a spot for RC Cars, Helicopters and Drones (although they allowed to fly on the main field from Stand #5), and Small Electrics (also allowed on the main field). The smaller 3D fliers tend to use that area though. Not the best, needs some grass!, but it serves it's purpose.
Ok, so since no one else is asking but everyone else including me is thinking...........
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