Hank - RC Aircraft and Boats
 

Cute boat: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...tr-v2-PRB4250B

There, now no one can bitch about the lack of boating content.

I'm about to decide that in order to get into the current crop of RC airplanes, the various
transmitters, electronic speed controls, battery elimination circuits, the lithium polymer batteries
and their chargers, balancers, brushed and brushless motors, etc., one needs an EE degree at a
minimum.

But, I went out a few days ago and watched a few RC airplanes being flown. I've got the bug.

Hank - RC Aircraft and Boats
 

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:42:28 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

Cute boat: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...tr-v2-PRB4250B

There, now no one can bitch about the lack of boating content.

I'm about to decide that in order to get into the current crop of RC airplanes, the various
transmitters, electronic speed controls, battery elimination circuits, the lithium polymer batteries
and their chargers, balancers, brushed and brushless motors, etc., one needs an EE degree at a
minimum.

But, I went out a few days ago and watched a few RC airplanes being flown. I've got the bug.

===

This stuff is only going to get better over time. I was looking at a
spec sheet the other day for a thumbnail sized micro chip that
contained not only a 3-axis gyro but also 3-axis accelerometers and a
magnetic compass sensor - everything you need for an inertial
navigation system, automatic flight controls and an auto pilot. The
retail price was only about $40 which blew me away. It's only a small
step from there to creating a helicopter that almost anyone could
learn to fly in very little time.

Hank - RC Aircraft and Boats
 

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 13:07:24 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:42:28 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

Cute boat: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...tr-v2-PRB4250B

There, now no one can bitch about the lack of boating content.

I'm about to decide that in order to get into the current crop of RC airplanes, the various
transmitters, electronic speed controls, battery elimination circuits, the lithium polymer batteries
and their chargers, balancers, brushed and brushless motors, etc., one needs an EE degree at a
minimum.

But, I went out a few days ago and watched a few RC airplanes being flown. I've got the bug.

===

This stuff is only going to get better over time. I was looking at a
spec sheet the other day for a thumbnail sized micro chip that
contained not only a 3-axis gyro but also 3-axis accelerometers and a
magnetic compass sensor - everything you need for an inertial
navigation system, automatic flight controls and an auto pilot. The
retail price was only about $40 which blew me away. It's only a small
step from there to creating a helicopter that almost anyone could
learn to fly in very little time.

Like this?

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...yro-GWSPG03#t3

Note the review.

Here's the technology on airplanes: And, it doesn't add a whole lot to the price of the airplanes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKA88noI9rY

Hank - RC Aircraft and Boats
 

On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 11:42:28 AM UTC-5, John H. wrote:
Cute boat: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...tr-v2-PRB4250B



There, now no one can bitch about the lack of boating content.



I'm about to decide that in order to get into the current crop of RC airplanes, the various

transmitters, electronic speed controls, battery elimination circuits, the lithium polymer batteries

and their chargers, balancers, brushed and brushless motors, etc., one needs an EE degree at a

minimum.



But, I went out a few days ago and watched a few RC airplanes being flown. I've got the bug.

Purchase a " Park Flyer " first. They fly slow, electric, and are easy to learn the basics on.
You can certainly destroy an expensive Model quickly in that R/C hobby. Thats why I went into Boats.

Hank - RC Aircraft and Boats
 

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 13:35:51 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 13:07:24 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:42:28 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

Cute boat: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...tr-v2-PRB4250B

There, now no one can bitch about the lack of boating content.

I'm about to decide that in order to get into the current crop of RC airplanes, the various
transmitters, electronic speed controls, battery elimination circuits, the lithium polymer batteries
and their chargers, balancers, brushed and brushless motors, etc., one needs an EE degree at a
minimum.

But, I went out a few days ago and watched a few RC airplanes being flown. I've got the bug.

===

This stuff is only going to get better over time. I was looking at a
spec sheet the other day for a thumbnail sized micro chip that
contained not only a 3-axis gyro but also 3-axis accelerometers and a
magnetic compass sensor - everything you need for an inertial
navigation system, automatic flight controls and an auto pilot. The
retail price was only about $40 which blew me away. It's only a small
step from there to creating a helicopter that almost anyone could
learn to fly in very little time.

Like this?

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...yro-GWSPG03#t3

Note the review.

Here's the technology on airplanes: And, it doesn't add a whole lot to the price of the airplanes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKA88noI9rY

===

Yes, although I think the chip technology has already advanced well
past that point. It's only a matter of time before it shows up on
real helicopters.

Hank - RC Aircraft and Boats
 

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:58:36 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 13:35:51 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 13:07:24 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:42:28 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

Cute boat: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...tr-v2-PRB4250B

There, now no one can bitch about the lack of boating content.

I'm about to decide that in order to get into the current crop of RC airplanes, the various
transmitters, electronic speed controls, battery elimination circuits, the lithium polymer batteries
and their chargers, balancers, brushed and brushless motors, etc., one needs an EE degree at a
minimum.

But, I went out a few days ago and watched a few RC airplanes being flown. I've got the bug.

===

This stuff is only going to get better over time. I was looking at a
spec sheet the other day for a thumbnail sized micro chip that
contained not only a 3-axis gyro but also 3-axis accelerometers and a
magnetic compass sensor - everything you need for an inertial
navigation system, automatic flight controls and an auto pilot. The
retail price was only about $40 which blew me away. It's only a small
step from there to creating a helicopter that almost anyone could
learn to fly in very little time.

Like this?

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...yro-GWSPG03#t3

Note the review.

Here's the technology on airplanes: And, it doesn't add a whole lot to the price of the airplanes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKA88noI9rY

===

Yes, although I think the chip technology has already advanced well
past that point. It's only a matter of time before it shows up on
real helicopters.

I'd expect it's already there.

Hank - RC Aircraft and Boats
 

On 3/4/14, 11:42 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
Cute boat: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...tr-v2-PRB4250B

There, now no one can bitch about the lack of boating content.

I'm about to decide that in order to get into the current crop of RC airplanes, the various
transmitters, electronic speed controls, battery elimination circuits, the lithium polymer batteries
and their chargers, balancers, brushed and brushless motors, etc., one needs an EE degree at a
minimum.

But, I went out a few days ago and watched a few RC airplanes being flown. I've got the bug.


You can store the RC plane with the guitar you can't play, the golf
clubs with which you can't play, and the guns you can't shoot straight.

Hank - RC Aircraft and Boats
 

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:08:58 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 3/4/14, 11:42 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
Cute boat: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...tr-v2-PRB4250B

There, now no one can bitch about the lack of boating content.

I'm about to decide that in order to get into the current crop of RC airplanes, the various
transmitters, electronic speed controls, battery elimination circuits, the lithium polymer batteries
and their chargers, balancers, brushed and brushless motors, etc., one needs an EE degree at a
minimum.

But, I went out a few days ago and watched a few RC airplanes being flown. I've got the bug.


You can store the RC plane with the guitar you can't play, the golf
clubs with which you can't play, and the guns you can't shoot straight.

Rancorous, FOAD? Jealous? Something's eating at you, almost continuously. Wonder what it could be?

Hank - RC Aircraft and Boats
 

On 3/4/14, 5:11 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:08:58 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 3/4/14, 11:42 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
Cute boat: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...tr-v2-PRB4250B

There, now no one can bitch about the lack of boating content.

I'm about to decide that in order to get into the current crop of RC airplanes, the various
transmitters, electronic speed controls, battery elimination circuits, the lithium polymer batteries
and their chargers, balancers, brushed and brushless motors, etc., one needs an EE degree at a
minimum.

But, I went out a few days ago and watched a few RC airplanes being flown. I've got the bug.


You can store the RC plane with the guitar you can't play, the golf
clubs with which you can't play, and the guns you can't shoot straight.

Rancorous, FOAD? Jealous? Something's eating at you, almost continuously. Wonder what it could be?


Jealous of what, pray tell? Certainly nothing in your life or closet of
possessions.

BTW, I tried out (handled and dry fired) a new S&W 686 Plus down here.
It's the seven shot six shooter. :) 4" barrel, very nice. I just can't
get my brain around a seven shot six shooter. Also comes in a six shot
model. Might get one when we return to the Frozen Tundra of Maryland.

82F on the beach today.

Hank - RC Aircraft and Boats
 

On Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:11:11 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

Rancorous, FOAD? Jealous? Something's eating at you, almost continuously. Wonder what it could be?

===

It's always about envy.