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Posted by jjmelo | Apr 20, 2023 @ 02:28 PM | 7,318 Views
FAA says not more RC! California Floods & Clubs Events - Episode 002 (41 min 14 sec)


In episode 2 of the J+J RC Show, hosts Julian Melo and Jason Shumway discuss the new FAA rulings affect the RC Hobby, how an abnormally wet California winter has affected Our Model Aviation Club, and they explore their recent projects in the world of RC and FPV. More: https://www.jjrcshow.com/
Posted by jjmelo | Apr 12, 2023 @ 01:47 PM | 5,843 Views
Saab Viggen 37 mk. 3 - Landing gear + rudder (3 min 22 sec)


Full build log: https://www.flitereport.com/saab-vig...ar-and-rudder/

Welcome to the 3rd update of the half-3D-printed, half-foamboard Saab Viggen 37 - The Show Must Go On, where I add a servo to the rudder and landing gear, straight from the spare parts drawer.
Posted by jjmelo | Apr 04, 2023 @ 03:07 PM | 7,320 Views
Twin Otter chases Extra (1 min 29 sec)

Posted by jjmelo | Apr 01, 2023 @ 07:44 PM | 8,434 Views
Draco & Fox FPV Proximity (4 min 6 sec)


Chasing Jason's 3m Fox Glider aboard the Draco - HDZero FPV DVR
Posted by jjmelo | Feb 12, 2023 @ 03:41 PM | 9,003 Views
Tundra on Floats vs Danger Drone FPV Chase (3 min 1 sec)


Chasing Jason's Durafly Tundra on float with 6S Danger Drone - Lake Robin
Posted by jjmelo | Jan 28, 2023 @ 09:13 PM | 6,947 Views
Chasing Carl’s Dragonfly (1 min 42 sec)


Danger drone chasing Carl’s Dragonfly from MotionRC – Robin’s Field, January 28, 2023. https://www.flitereport.com/chasing-...agonfly-video/
Posted by jjmelo | Jan 23, 2023 @ 12:27 PM | 5,503 Views
Draco over water - FPV - HDZero + iNav (2 min 49 sec)


Draco returns to survey the results of the atmospheric river (heavy rainfall) in SoCal. Elite Draco - HDZero FPV DVR - Mateksys Board + iNav + TBS Crossfire for long distance
Posted by jjmelo | Jan 16, 2023 @ 04:12 PM | 6,483 Views
Draco Slip n' Trip (2 min 6 sec)


Small, tiny mishap aboard the Eflite Draco - HDZero FPV DVR footage.
Posted by jjmelo | Jan 15, 2023 @ 01:16 AM | 6,261 Views
RC Beginnings - HD FPV Goggle Battle - Episode 001 (1 hr 4 min 30 sec)


In the premier episode of the J+J RC Show, hosts Julian Melo and Jason Shumway discuss how they got into the RC hobby and what led them to FPV. They discuss the battle of the high-definition FPV goggles and how to get into FPV as a beginner. https://www.jjrcshow.com/
Posted by jjmelo | Jan 13, 2023 @ 12:39 AM | 7,547 Views
Looney Loops F-14 Tomcat FPV (2 min 56 sec)


Doing big lazy loops aboard the F-14 Tomcat from E-Flite (Twin 40mm EDF). HDZero FPV DVR.
Posted by jjmelo | Dec 29, 2022 @ 07:59 PM | 8,656 Views
Posted by jjmelo | Dec 27, 2022 @ 01:13 PM | 8,531 Views
Tomcat in the Santa Ana winds (3 min 40 sec)


Flying the F-14 Tomcat twin 40mm EDF from eFlite - 4S 2,200 LiPo. HDZero FPV DVR footage. I think I nailed the landing, finally!
Posted by jjmelo | Dec 07, 2022 @ 02:23 PM | 11,504 Views
C-130 - Night Flight (1 min 48 sec)

Posted by jjmelo | Jul 25, 2022 @ 01:38 AM | 7,126 Views
Bob Hoover Tribute (2 min 58 sec)


Touch and goes + slow flying aboard the Eflite UMX AeroCommander Shrike - Bob Hoover tribute. Catch Antuan landing his MIG 21 Fishbed as well.
Posted by jjmelo | Jul 17, 2022 @ 04:35 PM | 5,420 Views
Red Viper - Rolls & Loops (3 min 8 sec)


Light acrobatic flight aboard the Red Viper (E-Flite Viper 90mm EDF) - DIY afterburner (info here: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...DF-afterburner). Robin's Field - Sylmar, CA - July 17, 2022.
Posted by jjmelo | Jul 07, 2022 @ 01:16 AM | 9,870 Views
Touch and Goes at Night - HDZero FPV (2 min 55 sec)


Practicing touch and goes with the Night Timber - HDZero DVR footage. iNav OSD + Crossfire. Robin's Field - Sylmar, CA. July 5, 2022