My First FPV Flight:)

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 7:45 pm

I was being sarcastic Tony LOL still steam powered here in the Highlands:)

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:16 pm

http://youtu.be/mpFmn_nHw5I After an epic upload time to youtube:( A breezy Sunday practicing FPV:) Dont think it comes across in the video but the wind was gusting quite strong:)

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:14 pm

Wow Graham, that was nothing short of superb mate, very well controlled. Great flight..

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:23 pm

Thanks Tony:)

KevG · Post by **KevG** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:50 pm

Very nice Graham, good flying mate,

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:50 pm

Nice one Graham. You got it dialled second flight.

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:50 pm

Cheers Kev:)

Stambo · Post by **Stambo** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:18 pm

Nice going Graham, it does not take long to grow a bit of confidence.
Some of those turns were looking quite coordinated.
These things need more throttle manipulation than you are used to on a heli.
Start anticipating loss of altitude on turns with a little throttle.

How long did it take for your hands to stop shaking?

More suggestions
Don't try to hover yet, especially in those winds, it's probably one of the more difficult things to do.
Just do slow circuits of the football field, keep going forward. Speed increases with confidence.
Start getting as low as you are comfortable with, that path on your right is good to follow.
Maybe a few figure 8s to break up the "boredom"

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:47 pm

Thanks Stambo:) I found turning the hardest. First couple of batteries i did like you said, short forward flights and landing. The problem i had was the wind was gusting and kept blowing me away.

I am pretty good at hovering, been practicing in doors with my Blade qMX:)

I will try the slow circuits and figure of eights. Wont get out till next weekend now:( Toodark when i get home from work:(

No shaking this time:) it was brilliant

The best bit was seeing the view made nose in so easy:)

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:15 pm

Lee wrote:Nice one Graham. You got it dialled second flight.

Still flying on factory settings:)

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:51 pm

Dialled as in you didn't lose control

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:43 pm

Ahhhh:)

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:50 pm

Maybe that's why I keep crashing coz it's not dialled.... I'll give it a ring....

HeliBaby1527 · Post by **HeliBaby1527** » Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:23 pm

That's so awesome, G! You are the man...

Damn, I was sweating out that first one, Lad! Great recovery!

Your home/town is so beautiful! The landscape takes this "flatlanders" breath away!

Can't wait to see more...makes me feel like I'm right there with ya! Awesome job!

All my best,
Terry

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:34 pm

Thanks Terry:) Loads of great views to follow this weekend weather permitting:)

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