FlyingMonkey

Actually, that was the servos glitching. I can't remember if I shut off the radio, if I took it with me, or if I left it there. The whole thing was a bit of a blur. I ran and grabbed the safety pole from the swimming pool (yes, I edited quite a bit of the boring stuff out of the film).

I thought that last bit was essential to the story. I love the editing program that came with my apple. I will be doing more films in the very near future. I have a couple hours of AV that's just been sitting, because the previous version of iMovie that I had, was much less friendly.

Biplane Murphy

I think that should be entered in an AV contest.

FlyingMonkey

I have the workings for the Nap o the field one...

I just haven't started putting it together yet.

Pudknocker71

Nice video. Now we need on of those flying subs like you see in cartoons. Yep you need floats on that plane but keep the camera submerged. Take off from the water. Fly around then land again. Call it Flight of the Bumble Fish.

FlyingMonkey

The trouble with keeping it submerged, is that the drag would prevent it from being able to take off from the water.

offtom

You don't get much more "Nap o the field" than being "In" the field. That was pretty neat Fred.

FlyingMonkey

wait until you see what I put together for that...

pd1

Nice video FM.

Paul

FlyingMonkey

thanks guys, I appreciate the comments....

now I am inspired to go get more footage.

Lieutenant Loughead

So put a servo on it -- sort of like a "retractable underwater camera".

I know Fred already answered you, but I'd like to throw another thought into the discussion... There are two different types of Low Voltage Cutoff -- "Soft" and "Hard". "Hard" will kill the motor completely, when low voltage is detected. "Soft" will cause the motor to "hunt", very much like the video. This "hunting" is supposed to be your clue to land, but I've found that "soft" cutoff tends to kill my LiPos (maybe because I can't always hear the "hunting" motor)...

rea59

Great Vid FM!

At least your's was trying to see under the water...mine usually try to see under the asphalt

FlyingMonkey

I could do something like hydrofoils maybe, as it speeds up it lifts from the water

Liquidity

Could be a soft cutoff instead of a hard cutoff. That could be the reason his motor didnt stop.

FlyingMonkey

Well, at the end there, as I mentioned, I was pulsing it.

It WAS an eflite 25 amp esc. I never adjusted it in any way, just plugged and played.

aviatordave

Your awards showcase would look better with an AV award.

Lieutenant Loughead

YEAH! I second that motion!

Can we have a vote? All those in favor...

Yep -- that ESC uses soft cutoff...

http://www.e-fliterc.com/ProdInfo/Fi...025_manual.pdf

FlyingMonkey

It sure would, wouldn't it.

I'll see what I can do about that.

FlyingMonkey

lets wait until I actually enter something into a contest

Pudknocker71

Back to the camera in water thing. What kind of camera is it? You said it's waterproof but I can't think of many in that category.

Lieutenant Loughead

LOL -- but that's my point. You should get an award for the video you shot -- without any contest.

Pudknocker71

I'll post a Stryker going 105. The whole video is 5 sec. long.

FlyingMonkey

It's a Pentax Optio W30.

It's good down to 10 feet, for up to two hours. Hardly something I would take scuba diving, but to keep sand (which has killed two cameras already) and moisture out, especially moisture induced by water landings... it works great!

FlyingMonkey

Thanks, I am editing my Nap o' the Earth video now. I think it's a keeper.

Pudknocker71

Wow...that's a nice piece of equipment your taking a chance with. Geez your plane doesn't cost that much. No wonder why it took nice video though.

Just yahooing around and found some small waterproof camera/video recorders for under $50. Not much in MP but might be fun. No AP planes plans yet though.

FlyingMonkey

The biggest risk is if I have a flyoff...

and even my name on my plane wouldn't help that, as remote as many surrounding areas are.