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  1. Vortex

    First A$$ View

    Hey Kloner, Good on you. I did the very same thing as you're doing but a few years ago now. Started with models and was seduced by helis and still fly model helis today......My favorite is powered by a Wren44 Gas turbine :) I went all the way to a Commercial License and now fly Warbirds every...
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    foldable X8 with 28" props or the klappfixx XXL

    Hey Ferdinand, Looking very good. What is the all up weight with batteries and retracts?? Thanks.
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    Gimbal for SkyJib and DSLR

    Looking at your gimbal I'd think it should carry the D600 without too much trouble. The most important thing with any of these brushless gimbals is to get the camera balance as close to absolutely perfect as possible. That way the motors don't need to work as hard and if you have small motors...
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    Aeronavics / Droidworx Droidworx Retracts - Servo keeps pushing when legs are up

    Hi Gary, From memory it flashes quickly when the gear is up and slowly when it's down ......Or the other way around. I think it's more of a condition monitoring light than anything. <Edit> I just found the instructions :) Solid Blue = Retracts Disarmed. Toggle the gear switch through one...
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    Aeronavics / Droidworx Droidworx Retracts - Servo keeps pushing when legs are up

    There is a very basic manual which has a little on the subject right at the end http://aeronavics.com/technical/downloads/type-product/skyjib-6/ Aeronavics have fitted a circuit board which controls the gear travel and you cannot adjust the end points on your transmitter. This is what you need...
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    Mikrokopter Mikrokopter FC2.5, RECOMs just burned out??

    I'm using the MK FC2.5 with a Hercules III and I2C control......So far it seems to be working perfectly with the advantage of Herc Board telemetry via the MK FC and MC20
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    Aeronavics / Droidworx Aeronavics Skyjib X4 build

    Hey Nic, Yes I got an answer on ground clearance........I'll ask about the length of that piece if string later ;) Regards, Lance
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    Mikrokopter Mikrokopter FC2.5, RECOMs just burned out??

    I have a MK FC2.5 and have had no trouble whatsoever with it.......I might have just started something saying that too!!!!
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    Lion Power Batteries

    I placed an order with a Chinese retailer and with the order I received a Lion Power 3S 10400 40C battery pack. I asked them if they could supply more and can't so I have been looking and can't find another retailer who sells them. Anyone know where I can buy them?? I'm looking for another 3...
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    G'Day All

    Sounds like a good plan SM......The Cairns Miniature Heli Club is a good place to start. Drop in and see Bernie.....He has been flying MRs for a while now and I'm not sure where's he's at with them now, but has a heap of experience and is a really nice guy. From my experience the TBS Disco is...
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    G'Day All

    Hi SM and welcome to the MR Forum. Let me know when you go MR fishing.......I might just come watch ;) Regards, Lance
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    New Skyjib8 Retractable UC & AV200

    Yes, it has the 360 kit
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    New Skyjib8 Retractable UC & AV200

    Hahahaha...Not really ;)
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    New Skyjib8 Retractable UC & AV200

    You're trying to butter me up??? ;)
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    New Skyjib8 Retractable UC & AV200

    Make me an offer I can't refuse and its yours :)
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    New Skyjib8 Retractable UC & AV200

    Assembled but never flown brand new Retractable SJ8 undercarriage and AV200 gimbal Reasonable offers
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    Aeronavics / Droidworx Aeronavics Skyjib X4 build

    How much clearance do you have from the bottom of the camera rails to the ground?? Thanks
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