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Archive for September, 2013
Posted by GBLynden | Sep 28, 2013 @ 03:22 PM | 6,271 Views
My friend John was testing out his new home built quadcopter at our flying field. He flew it super high, played a game of tug of war with it as he was experimenting with the onboard GPS with his new GoPro Hero 3 camera onboard the aircraft.

It amazed me at how well the GPS worked as he pulled on it. I could feel the prop wash from a pretty good distance away.

FPV Quadcopter with GPS and GoPro Hero 3 Twilight Flight and Tug of War (4 min 27 sec)

Posted by GBLynden | Sep 26, 2013 @ 07:47 PM | 5,978 Views
This video is an unboxing and review of the OES Pack Sentry Hyperion Battery Checker, which is used by me and many others as Lipo Battery Checker. I purchased this for $31 from Amazon.com.

In the video I discuss the features of it and provide a brief overview on battery maintenance. I also explain why one needs a lipo checker or voltage tester.

I don't have much for review notes since I have used my RC flying mentor's checker just like this for quite a while and have always wanted one. There is a knock-off version of this available on Hobby King, but it is ALWAYS sold out. In the years to come I hope to be happy with my battery tester choice.

Unboxing and Review OES Pack Sentry Hyperion Battery Checker - Lipo Battery Checker (6 min 49 sec)

Posted by GBLynden | Sep 26, 2013 @ 02:36 AM | 5,836 Views
This video was taken at Bell Air RC Flyers RC Field and includes a number of low passes and tons of tricks my friend John performed for the camera. He is smooth on the sticks and likes to show off.

Enjoy!

John's 3D Flying Edge (6 min 31 sec)

Posted by GBLynden | Sep 24, 2013 @ 10:49 PM | 6,436 Views
This 3D Flying Pilot RC YAK M55 100cc Fuel Powered RC Plane was an amazing sight to see in the air and on the ground. It is a 33% 107" YAK.

Of course, this isn't your average radio-controlled aircraft. It it is an amazing machine capable of fantastic 3D Flight.

3D Flying Pilot RC 33% 107" YAK M55 100cc Fuel Powered RC Plane (6 min 27 sec)

Posted by GBLynden | Sep 22, 2013 @ 02:42 AM | 5,644 Views
This video is footage of FPV Flying with the Zebro 52 Flying Wing and Impressive Multiplex Cularis Glider viewed from ground. It is a nice and relaxing look at RC flight in a less than ordinary application.

I had never really given much thought to an RC glider until I recorded this recently. It could be fun to own one like this!

FPV Flying with the Zebro 52 Flying Wing and Impressive Multiplex Cularis Glider viewed from ground (8 min 36 sec)

Posted by GBLynden | Sep 20, 2013 @ 02:36 PM | 5,732 Views
It is amazing how well this little plane flies in very strong winds. My friend being a very good pilot doesn't hurt either of course:

E-Flite UMX Carbon Cub SS BNF RC Plane in Strong Winds at Bell Air RC Field in Ferndale, WA (4 min 14 sec)

Posted by GBLynden | Sep 20, 2013 @ 12:46 AM | 5,600 Views
This was a fun flight I had with my UMX MiG before I maidened my UMX Habu.

Enjoy!

E-Flite UMX MiG 15 DF Ultra Micro EDF Jet with AS3X and Birds at Bender Field (3 min 23 sec)

Posted by GBLynden | Sep 18, 2013 @ 10:53 PM | 6,366 Views
If you have never seen the Parkzone Wildcat fly in person, I hope this video does justice to just how well this plane flies. It is smooth flying and dynamic in the sky once the pilot is used to flying it:

Parkzone F4F Wildcat WWII Warbird RC Plane at Bender Field (3 min 36 sec)

Posted by GBLynden | Sep 17, 2013 @ 10:09 PM | 6,307 Views
I do not recommend anyone do what I did at the start of this video. Learn from my mistake:

Parkzone T-28 Trojan Parkflyer with Bonus Take Off and Landing (2 min 55 sec)

Posted by GBLynden | Sep 16, 2013 @ 11:41 PM | 6,383 Views
Everything is still stock (except the battery) and it flies great after many crashes and 100's of flights:

Hobbyzone Champ Ultra Micro Trainer RC Plane at Bender Field in Lynden, WA (2 min 18 sec)

Posted by GBLynden | Sep 14, 2013 @ 04:25 AM | 6,402 Views
This footage was taken out at the Bell-Air RC Field in Ferndale, Washington. My buddy John was working out some bugs with his real jet turbine engine before he took it to the skies the following day.

John's RC Jet with Real Jet Turbine Engine - Warning VERY LOUD! (1 min 23 sec)