This is an example of what’s know as “FPV”, or “First Person Video.” Basically, a miniature wireless video camera is installed on a model airplane, and you fly the plane while looking through either virtual reality goggles or else a monitor… the results are pretty amazing!!
“A restored B-17 bomber will visit Santa Barbara from April 23 to 25 during a 60-city “Salute to Veterans” national tour. It’s one of two Flying Fortresses scheduled to land on the Central Coast this spring. The other will arrive in Santa Maria in May. During its Santa Barbara visit, “Aluminum Overcast,” the Experimental Aircraft [...]
Courtesy TerritorioScuola I have said many times that the French are 10 years ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to glider aerobatics, and videos like this (from 2001!!!) are the reason…
Eté 2009 au Ménez-HomUploaded by PLP35. This is a great video from France showing the joy of R/C glider flying. These guys fly their beautiful crunchies as though they were Weasels! Tres cool
The boys and I went to Shoreline Park for day two of this year’s Weaselfest. We were there instead of Ellwood due to the strong southeast wind ahead of the storm that’s due to come through later today. We had a great time and Jose Luis did his very first loop and roll! So proud [...]
Another shot from this year’s Weaselfest (day one at Ellwood). It’s almost hard to believe that these have been happening for seven years now. So much fun and such great people. Can’t wait for next year!
It’s April and that means one thing: Weaselfest! This year is the 7th annual event. The wind was pretty light but very flyable for a Weasel, and much fun was had. Jose Luis is really into it, which of course is music to my ears. We’re headed back tomorrow for day 2!
Well this one is right up my alley… someone built an electric-assisted recumbent bicycle using a R/C aircraft motor and components to make it happen. Very cool! Talk about two loves coming together Source
Now *this* is pretty cool! A guy stationed at the South Pole, Antarctica brought along an R/C rock crawler for fun and amusement in his off hours. He ended up driving it in a 2 mile “around the world” race held on Christmas Day. Pretty cool! Link: [url=http://www.rccrawler.com/antarctica.html]http://www.rccrawler.com/antarctica.html[/url] [img]http://www.rccrawler.com/articles/antarctica/12sm.jpg[/img]
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