ALL FPV Videos

  • caa-drone-registration--i-caved

    CAA Drone Registration - I caved.

    Seeing as how it's now "law" to be registered as a drone operator (even though I fly model aircraft), I figured it was best to be seen to comply with the rules - even ...

    Read More 23 January 2020
  • why-you-should-buy-decent-servos-for-your-rc-planes

    Why you should buy decent servos for your RC Planes

    An illustrated guide to stock banggood servos in the SkySurfer.

    Read More 20 January 2020
  • xiaomi-fimi-a3-protective-bag

    Xiaomi Fimi A3 Protective Bag

    I bought this bag not only to protect the Xiaomi Fimi A3 gimbal, but also so I can carry it around on my back while I'm out cycling. Pretty nice and cheap ...

    Read More 26 September 2019
  • xiaomi-fimi-a3-overview

    Xiaomi Fimi A3 Overview

    Picked this Xiaomi Fimi A3 drone up from Banggood (AFFILIATE LINK: https://bit.ly/2Lgzq3e ) because I reeeeeally wanted a ready to fly drone with decent ...

    Read More 22 September 2019
  • my-lidl-glider-conversion-build

    My Lidl Glider Conversion Build

    Bought a couple of chuck gliders from Lidl the other day (only 8 quid each!), I've converted one of them to RC - here's what I've done. Nice little plane actually ...

    Read More 27 May 2019
  • initial-zohd-dart-thoughts-

    Initial ZOHD Dart Thoughts ...

    Banggood sent me the KIT version of this aircraft to review. While I wasn't impressed with the plastic motor mount (which has sheared off 3 times now) the plane ...

    Read More 15 May 2019
  • how-to-balance-this-zohd-dart

    How to balance this ZOHD Dart??

    Why is it tail heavy with only a 30g motor? Surely a 2200mAh 4s battery should offset it? Does it NEED a stabiliser to actually fly?

    Read More 21 February 2019
  • xplane--dc9-full-circling-ils-approach-into-glasgow-egpf

    X-Plane - DC9 Full Circling ILS Approach into Glasgow EGPF

    A full approach into EGPF in the DC9, starting just south of the GOW (Glasgow) VOR on 115.40, then a 14 mile run to the North East heading 55 degrees before ...

    Read More 06 February 2019
  • z84-cruising-in-the-cold

    Z84 cruising in the cold

    Was very cold out today, bad video reception on 5.8GHz too because of the mist but it would have been rude not to go out for half an hour since it was so calm.

    Read More 20 January 2019
  • how-easy-would-it-be-to-build-a-sub-250g-fpv-f16

    How easy would it be to build a sub 250g FPV F16?

    I saw Bruce's video about his sub-250g Bonsai wing this morning and I thought I might as well do some weighing of my own. I wanted to see how easily I can ...

    Read More 13 January 2019
  • housekeeping--getting-ready-for-a-new-flying-season

    Housekeeping - Getting ready for a new flying season

    So the weather has been a bit pants and there's only one way to get around the monotony of it - do all of the niggly little things you need to do before super fun ...

    Read More 12 January 2019
  • skywalker-wing-attachment-mod--toilet-seat-bolts

    Skywalker Wing Attachment Mod - Toilet Seat Bolts

    I think it was Pudsey who did this mod a while ago and I'd been meaning to redo my old Skywalker for a while - I really don't like the elastic bands that attach a ...

    Read More 11 January 2019
  • my-first-fpv-meet-of-2019

    My First FPV Meet of 2019

    So I went across to the hallowed Turf Fields for the first time in a couple of years to meet up with Ginner, Keukpa and Faffer for a mornings flying. Good fun - not ...

    Read More 06 January 2019
  • first-z84-flight-of-2019-and-first-visit-from-the-fpv-gods

    First Z-84 Flight of 2019 and First Visit From the FPV Gods

    So I took the Z84 out for a quick flight this morning only to be greeted with a blank DVR - the video feed wasn't working. I took the plane back home and ...

    Read More 04 January 2019
  • the-one-time-i-flew-my-avios-bush-mule-in-fpv

    The one time I flew my Avios Bush Mule in FPV

    I found this video from earlier in 2018 - this was the first FPV flight with my Avios Bushmule Twin . Unfortunately I got telemetry errors immediately after takeoff, ...

    Read More 03 January 2019
  • a-quick-update-vlog--september-2018

    A quick update vlog - September 2018

    A quick update on what I'm flying because it's Sunday evening and I'm bored. Maybe you are too.

    Read More 16 September 2018
  • my-tbs-disco-vs-my-immersion-vortex

    My TBS Disco vs my Immersion Vortex

    This is why I never fly the TBS Discovery any more. Oh I know, it can be fixed and improved etc ... but who has time for that? And would it even get close to the ...

    Read More 31 August 2018
  • xplane-11--helicopter-demo-bell-429-air-ambulance

    Xplane 11 - Helicopter Demo, Bell 429 Air Ambulance

    This is a demo of my flying the Bell 429 Air Ambulance above Newcastle Airport in Xplane 11 using the Ortho scenery. OBS munched the video quality but in ...

    Read More 18 August 2018
  • early-doors

    Early Doors

    Couldn't sleep, so took the z-84 out for a quick blast around the fields.

    Read More 23 June 2018
  • xplane--6-mile-final-into-liverpool-eggp-in-the-dc9

    X-Plane - 6 Mile Final Into Liverpool (EGGP) in the DC9

    I've been practicing VOR/NDB navigation in X-Plane using the DC9, here's the landing back into Liverpool after a short trip from Liverpool to the Wallasey VOR, ...

    Read More 19 June 2018
  • annotated-z84-flight-around-my-field

    Annotated Z-84 Flight Around My Field

    So tonight was a fantastic night for flying, join me while I cruise around with the Z-84 and show you the sights.

    Read More 15 June 2018
  • z84--a-nice-little-circuit-around-the-field

    Z-84 - A Nice Little Circuit Around The Field

    What a beautiful night it was tonight - perfect flying weather, so here's a very quick circuit around where I fly.

    Read More 15 June 2018
  • fitted-a-new-mobius-to-the-z84

    Fitted a new Mobius to the Z-84

    I couldn't be doing with the terrible footage from the 808 #16 camera I installed, so I put a new Mobius onto the wing (having lost one already). It's worth the risk ...

    Read More 13 June 2018
  • a-notverypro-landing-into-innsbruck-xplane

    A Not-Very-Pro Landing into Innsbruck [X-Plane]

    First go flying the DC-9 into Innsbruck. Why did it have to be windy??

    Read More 12 June 2018
  • can-the-z84-be-any-good-as-a-slow-cruising-fpv-platform

    Can the Z-84 be any good as a slow, cruising FPV platform?

    Yes it can - I decided to try having a nice little potter around with the Z-84 tonight in low winds and it was pretty relaxing. I was VERY disappointed with this 808 ...

    Read More 03 June 2018
  • z84-flybys--live-view

    Z-84 Flybys - Live View

    I do believe I've gotten her flying nicely again :) All working fine - RTH, stabilisation, trims - all good. Now we can go a bit further again.

    Read More 03 June 2018
  • losing-a-territorial-dispute-with-a-friendly-dog

    Losing a territorial dispute with a friendly dog

    I'm just glad he didn't wizz on ME. Also, I think the guy thought I was looking at him through the goggles lol.

    Read More 15 May 2018
  • fixing-the-frsky-module-in-my-9xr-pro

    Fixing the Frsky Module in my 9XR Pro

    I noticed that the Frsky module kept powering down and wondered why - I opened up the module and noticed that the header pins had some movement, which ...

    Read More 05 May 2018
  • z84--what-really-caused-the-crash

    Z84 - What really caused the crash

    So I took the wing out again today to see if my fixes last night (control throws) had fixed the issue. She flew off into the blue yonder and I did a circle, then decided ...

    Read More 05 May 2018
  • rip-mobius-camera--z84-accident

    RIP Mobius Camera - Z-84 Accident

    No flying in this video* So I tried to perfect the Z-84's flying characteristics and get rid of the "nodding" effect on the pitch axis by adjusting the control throws - bad ...

    Read More 04 May 2018
  • z84--a-quick-evening-flight-out

    Z-84 - A Quick Evening Flight Out

    Getting my bearings in this new spot, so I decided to just do a quick flight with the Z-84 to check all was in order. Good news... 1km out, no telemetry alarms, ...

    Read More 03 May 2018
  • fpv-vlog--z84-flying-with-my-daughter

    FPV Vlog - Z-84 Flying With My Daughter

    So we had a quick night's flying and I took the z-84 wing for a quick spin. Good way to spend time with my little un - she's showing an interest, so why not? :)

    Read More 28 April 2018
  • my-9yr-old-daughter-tries-the-fpv-goggles-on

    My 9yr old daughter tries the FPV goggles on

    Took my 9yr old with me for some flying before she went to bed and she wanted to have a look through the goggles - looks like we might have a new pilot coming through the ranks :)

    Read More 28 April 2018
  • windy-fpv-maiden-flight--wing-wing-z84

    Windy FPV Maiden Flight - Wing Wing Z-84

    Well I couldn't wait any longer, I was itching to fly this little wing FPV and despite the wind I decided to go out tonight and get it over with. The forecast for the next few days is "mostly...

    Read More 26 April 2018
  • wing-wing-z84-no-throttle-launch

    Wing Wing Z-84 No Throttle Launch

    This footage is in memory of BigT's hand which he gave* to the FPV gods in sacrifice on 24/04/2018 while launching his Z-84. This unfortunate event prompted me to see if I could launch my...

    Read More 25 April 2018
  • z84-mobius-positioning-experiment-1

    Z-84 Mobius Positioning Experiment #1

    So I canned the previous idea and mounted the mobius on the nose of the Z-84 to get a clearer view - here's the result.

    Read More 25 April 2018
  • z84-mobius-positioning-experiment-1

    Z-84 Mobius Positioning Experiment #1

    So I fitted a Mobius HD camera to my Wing-Wing Z-84 in what I thought was a good position - it didn't affect CoG but there was too much of the aircraft and nose in shot. So, we go again. I...

    Read More 24 April 2018
  • wing-wing-z84-maiden--woo

    Wing Wing Z-84 Maiden - Woo!

    Why did I wait so long to fly this plane? I love it. A bit of work on the gains of the T1000FC I have onboard and she'll be reet ... what a lovely plane to fly :)

    Read More 22 April 2018
  • wing-wing-z84--t1000fc-ready-to-go

    Wing Wing Z84 + T1000FC Ready To Go

    So I pulled my finger out and got the little wing ready to fly. It is powered by a 2250 3s battery, has a T1000FC flight controller with GPS for return to home and stability. Full spec: Wing...

    Read More 22 April 2018
  • mini-talon--cruising-smooth-and-low

    Mini Talon - Cruising Smooth and Low

    Final flight of the morning as the battery was running low but the footage is lovely and smooth - nice to have the plane flying well and reliably for a change.

    Read More 21 April 2018
  • mini-talon--pushing-out-a-bit

    Mini Talon - Pushing Out A Bit

    First proper FPV flight with the Mini Talon today, I did a few circuits testing PA and RTH then went out a little further, just the 1.2km skew to skew but still enjoyable in the nice calm weather....

    Read More 21 April 2018
  • bush-mule-fpv-maiden-and-mini-talon-cruising

    Bush Mule FPV Maiden and Mini Talon Cruising

    So I got up nice and early this morning to get this Bush Mule maidened in the nice, calm, still air. However the FrSky telemetry was giving me range warnings so I had to bring her back in...

    Read More 21 April 2018
  • avios-bush-mule-maiden

    Avios Bush Mule Maiden

    Even in wind It flies brilliantly - but I'm terrible at landing it. Oh well!

    Read More 20 April 2018
  • lets-go-flying--mini-talon-part-1

    Lets Go Flying - Mini Talon Part 1

    So I took the mini talon out to fly after doing some tweaks yesterday - I moved the Runcam forward so that it wasn't having its whitebalance upset by the presence of the nose in the live view,...

    Read More 14 April 2018
  • vikcam-vk5-test-on-minitalon

    VikCam VK5 Test On MiniTalon

    So my wife bought me this 4K actioncam for Christmas and this is the first time I've tried it - looks like it's okay to me considering how foggy it was. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vikcam-Action-Unde...

    Read More 13 April 2018
  • bumbling-around-the-water-tower

    Bumbling around the Water Tower

    Just a quick flight with the Vortex - been a crazy few weeks, needed 20 mins to myself tonight.

    Read More 05 April 2018
  • rssi-on-the-vortex

    RSSI On The Vortex?

    Can you help me with these RSSI questions I'm having about the Vortex? 1) it seems to be getting higher the further away I get which is the opposite of what I'd expect 2) It shouldn't be...

    Read More 10 March 2018
  • learning-how-to-use-my-left-thumb--immersion-vortex

    Learning How To Use My Left Thumb - Immersion Vortex

    I spent some time today just cruising around with the Vortex learning how to use my rudder properly - it's amazing how much I use it compared to flying fixed wing, and I never realised just...

    Read More 07 March 2018
  • immersion-vortex-285--day-2

    Immersion Vortex 285 - Day 2

    I decided to practice some more today with slow and steady flying just to get my hand in, I flew a couple more packs after this one and I'm slowly getting the hang of it.

    Read More 05 March 2018
  • skygazing--immersion-vortex-285-maiden

    Skygazing - Immersion Vortex 285 Maiden

    So I bought a racing quad off Coyote from FPVHub.com ... this is the maiden flight (apart from a brief hover in the garden). It flies well compared to my TBS Discovery, but I have a lot of...

    Read More 04 March 2018
  • tbs-discovery-with-bad-gains-from-inside-the-car

    TBS Discovery with bad gains from inside the car

    Caution - not much flying in this video because I cocked up the gains after moving back from 4s to 3s and the quad was uncontrollable - but, you can see my basic ground setup for flying inside...

    Read More 26 February 2018
  • happy-new-fpv-plane--2018-begins

    Happy New FPV Plane :) 2018 Begins

    So I decided to ask santa for a nice new plane and he certainly delivered. The Avios BushMule is a 1500mm twin motor aircraft which I've kitted out with the usual gear; Runcam Owl 2, Cyclops...

    Read More 02 January 2018
  • mini-talon--coming-in-hot-again

    Mini Talon - Coming In Hot (again!)

    Well, it's been a while since I have been out and about - to be honest with you, it's been my own fault - I've been assuming the worst will happen with the planes ...

    Read More 03 December 2017
  • t1000fc-flight-controller-setup-on-9xr-pro-transmitter

    T1000FC Flight Controller Setup On 9XR Pro Transmitter

    Just for my reference really, how to get the T1000FC working reliably. a) the Autopilot Mode channel HAS to be Channel 4 b) Create 3 mixes on the FULL ...

    Read More 14 November 2017
  • wing-wing-hello-is-steve-there

    Wing Wing! Hello? Is Steve there?

    Hello fans! It's been a while, I hope you're all well - in this video I discuss my new plane that will hopefully allow me to get out and fly a bit more, as well as some ...

    Read More 14 November 2017
  • fsx-innsbruck-visual-08-circling-approach-in-a-737

    FSX Innsbruck Visual 08 Circling Approach in a 737

    Sorry for crap framerate- laptop chokes when recording 1080p and playing the game at the same time, this is a complicated simulator and combined with the ...

    Read More 24 October 2017
  • when-the-rain-comes-in--skywalker-dawn-flight

    When the rain comes in - Skywalker Dawn Flight

    Was doing a little bit of patrolling the empty fields for deer (didn't see any :( ) this morning just after the sun came up, and Mr Drizzle decides to show his face.

    Read More 29 August 2017
  • my-fpv-groundstation-case-setup

    My FPV Groundstation Case Setup

    Just a brief overview of my current groundstation - its a little ropey but it works well and gives me everything I need for flying while protecting my stuff and making ...

    Read More 28 August 2017
  • runcam-owl-night-flight-test-with-skywalker

    Runcam Owl+ Night Flight Test With Skywalker

    Fantastic camera this! For £31 it's a bargain. HD camera is Firefly 7s that copes pretty well with low light as well for what it is.

    Read More 23 August 2017
  • best-runcam-owl-plus-settings-for-low-light-flying

    Best Runcam Owl Plus settings for low light flying

    Here are the settings I use on my Runcam Owl Plus which sits on my Skywalker. Bear in mind I normally fly in low-light conditions such as early morning or late ...

    Read More 23 August 2017
  • narrated-camera-test--come-fly-with-me

    Narrated Camera Test - Come fly with me

    bad picture at times is due to me flying behind the helical on my groundstation, plus it's inside the car* Testing the Skywalker at about 8:30pm just before dark to ...

    Read More 22 August 2017
  • kersplop-mini-talon-battery-shift-on-launch

    Kersplop! Mini Talon battery shift on launch

    Forgot to secure the velcro, also... that prop sounds terrible. No damage though, woohoo.

    Read More 17 August 2017
  • skywalker-rth-testing-and-a-nice-greased-landing

    Skywalker RTH testing and a nice greased landing

    Not a fan of the Tornado RTH if I'm honest - in an earlier flight I had it set to 70m altitude and the plane started to dive to reach this altitude before coming home.

    Read More 09 July 2017
  • fpvhub-interference-example

    FPVHub Interference Example

    Just a video showing some interference at a particular part of my field. Mini Talon first, then Skywalker Thread: http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic ...

    Read More 04 July 2017
  • fpv-vlog--skywalker-revolution-thermal-shutdown

    FPV Vlog - Skywalker Revolution Thermal Shutdown

    Had some good flying with the Skywalker tonight but on the last flight the ESC decided it had enough and shut itself down due to the heat - oops!

    Read More 19 June 2017
  • mini-talon-diagnosis

    Mini Talon Diagnosis

    Just finding out why the Mini Talon wouldn't throttle up - turns out my reversing the polarity on my camera has somehow killed my ESC - I have no idea how that ...

    Read More 19 June 2017
  • fpv-vlog--mini-talon-fail-but-skywalker-saves-the-day

    FPV Vlog - Mini Talon Fail But Skywalker saves the day

    Took my Mini Talon out for a quick flight to test the Runcam Owl Plus, but for some reason the throttle wouldn't work. So I had to quickly nip home and get my ...

    Read More 19 June 2017
  • dead-hs1177--double-check-your-connections

    Dead HS1177 - double check your connections!

    I done a boo boo when transferring components across airframes.

    Read More 10 June 2017
  • mini-talon--proof-that-i-do-still-fly-sometimes-

    Mini Talon - Proof that I do still fly sometimes :)

    This is the first flight from last night with the Mini Talon just checking all was in order before I ran a full battery through her. She was a little bit tail heavy (as you ...

    Read More 05 June 2017
  • mini-talon-flying-really-nicely-now-

    Mini Talon flying really nicely now :)

    Just some brief flying bits from tonights beautiful weather in North Lincolnshire. Plane is flying well, although I'm still using that horrible NTM 1400kv motor ...

    Read More 07 April 2017
  • ntm-2836-1400kv-fail

    NTM 28/36 1400kv fail

    So this motor has been pretty ropey ever since I got it and now it's definitely seen better days so it's getting chucked!!

    Read More 30 March 2017
  • the-next-big-thing---nano-f16-fpv--

    The next big thing - Nano F16 FPV :)

    Well my next FPV project will be this little F16 i picked up from Century Models for the princely sum of £5.99 - hopefully I can find some nice small components to ...

    Read More 30 March 2017
  • turnigy-9xr-gives-up-the-ghost

    Turnigy 9XR gives up the ghost

    How to cure constipation? Have an intermittent power fault on your transmitter while your Mini Talon is cruising along. Have ordered a 9XR Pro as an upgrade ...

    Read More 12 March 2017
  • mini-talon-crash-on-launch---plop

    Mini Talon Crash on Launch - PLOP!

    Oops! I thought the CoG was correct after temporarily removing the HD camera .. it wasn't :)

    Read More 09 March 2017
  • quick-test-of-firefly-7s-camera

    Quick test of Firefly 7S Camera

    So this arrived from Gearbest so I thought I'd give it a whirl in the car. Audio sucks, but the image is pretty decent - better than my Go Pro 3 Silver was.

    Read More 01 March 2017
  • tbs-discovery--dustin-off-my-fingers

    TBS Discovery - Dustin' Off My Fingers

    Took the TBS Discovery out for a quick blast this afternoon primarily to test all is well after last times little hiccup. Took the gimbal off so it's raw GoPro Hero ...

    Read More 17 February 2017
  • solved--almost-crashed-tbs-discovery-due-to-imu-issue

    SOLVED - Almost crashed TBS Discovery due to... IMU issue?

    SOLVED. Turn out I had a dodgy servo connector on my rudder. Plugged the quad into Naza Assstant and noticed the rudder wasn't having any effect on the ...

    Read More 04 February 2017
  • testing-runcam-owl--on-the-skywalker-at-dusk

    Testing RunCam Owl + on the Skywalker at Dusk

    Default settings, but with Colour mode locked on for night vision mode. Bad reception because my groundstation antenna is a helical and was pointing out the ...

    Read More 08 January 2017
  • fpv-gods-having-a-good-laugh-again

    FPV Gods Having A Good Laugh Again

    Warning - contains a little swearing :) I really do have the shittiest luck. First my antenna broke, then my mobius wouldn't record - then the plane couldn't be flown ...

    Read More 19 December 2016
  • setting-up-the-mini-talon

    Setting up the MIni Talon

    So, in order to get some FPV in this weekend (good weather by the look of it :) ) I needed to check the Mini Talon was flying properly. Thankfully, yes - she is :)

    Read More 16 December 2016
  • skywalker-onboard-footage

    Skywalker Onboard Footage

    Nothing special, just Cyclops Tornado OSD footage from the flight earlier today. Not bad reception considering the 3 turn helical was inside the car pointing at ...

    Read More 15 December 2016
  • the-skywalker-finally-flies-and-lands

    The Skywalker Finally Flies (and lands!)

    No departing tails today, nor snapping camera mounts - she flew as she was meant to - amazing what a little bit of fettling of the control surfaces can do. I should ...

    Read More 14 December 2016
  • trimming-and-ap-setup-with-the-skywalker-and-mini-talon

    Trimming and AP Setup with the Skywalker and Mini Talon

    After setting up both aircraft on the bench, all there is left to do is dial in the gains while they're in the air. Sounds easy doesn't it...

    Read More 11 December 2016
  • trimming-the-mini-talon--post-flight-report

    Trimming the Mini Talon - Post Flight Report

    Now that I have installed a Cyclops Tornado in the Mini Talon, I need to get it all trimmed up properly. Not impressed with how it flew, so I have some work to do.

    Read More 05 December 2016
  • my-fpv-groundstation-in-a--standard-bq-toolbox

    My FPV Groundstation in a Standard B+Q Toolbox

    Some people like a tripod for their FPV Groundstation but I find them way too fussy, non-protective and lacking utility. So in proper BODGE style, I have my own ...

    Read More 04 December 2016
  • why-all-the-vids-fpv-talk-2

    Why all the vids? FPV Talk #2

    Why am I making so many vids lately? Here's why (in case you're interested)

    Read More 04 December 2016
  • skywalker-revolution-tip-stall

    Skywalker Revolution Tip Stall

    Oops, ran out of skill and wind.

    Read More 03 December 2016
  • fpvhub-quoting

    FPVHub Quoting

    It's fucked!

    Read More 03 December 2016
  • the-fpv-gods-strike-again

    The FPV Gods Strike Again

    D'oh! Looks like I missed a little issue from my last crash with the Mini Talon - the deans connector has come detached from the cyclops tornado current sensor.

    Read More 03 December 2016
  • any-idea-how-i-can-rescue-this-microsd-card

    Any idea how I can rescue this MicroSD card?

    This MicroSD card works in my GoPro for about 4 seconds before it turns off, and when I used it in my phone it was causing freezing issues etc. Is there any ...

    Read More 02 December 2016
  • new-mini-talon-and-which-esc

    New Mini Talon and... which ESC?

    New Mini Talon has arrived but I'm not convinced they're advertising the correct ESC to use with this model. What do you think? Not subscribed? Click the button ...

    Read More 02 December 2016
  • fpv-talk--december-update

    FPV Talk - December Update

    Talking about the Mini Talon, Improving my FPV, and How to fly without annoying people?

    Read More 01 December 2016
  • fpv-flying-compilation-2016

    FPV Flying Compilation 2016

    Not much flying this year due to a newborn baby, copius amounts of house renovations, work stresses and .. you know the drill. LIFE!! Anyway - here is some ...

    Read More 27 November 2016
  • mini-talon-crash-ezuhf-lockout

    Mini Talon Crash (EzUHF Lockout)

    So my first flight in six weeks went well - 20 yards of range with the EzUHF on a mag-mount antenna I bought off ebay. Lesson learned :D.

    Read More 19 November 2016
  • overview-of-external-uhf-antenna-for-fpv

    Overview of External UHF antenna for FPV

    SO I've decided to fly from inside the car this winter to keep my pinkies warm and I needed a way to get my video and transmission signals outside the car for the ...

    Read More 10 November 2016
  • rainy-day-with-the-x4-fpv

    Rainy day with the X4 FPV

    Since I've rebuilt my TBS Discovery I figured that it would be a good idea to train my thumbs again by giving the old X4 FPV quadcopter a quick run around the ...

    Read More 20 September 2016
  • t1000fc-rth-works--mini-talon

    T1000FC RTH works :) Mini Talon

    Just checking it works, I left it up there for 15 minutes and it never deviated at all ... thumbs up for T1000FC flight controller.

    Read More 10 September 2016
  • mini-talon-t1000fc-testing-in-the-wind

    Mini Talon T1000FC Testing in the Wind

    So today was a bit blowy so I figured what better chance to test the stabilisation mode of the T1000FC autopilot. I only flew LoS so it was never going to be ...

    Read More 08 September 2016
  • mini-talon--t1000fc-post-flight-report

    Mini Talon - T1000FC Post Flight Report

    I fitted the T1000FC flight controller to my Mini Talon and initial testing didn't exactly go to plan - the position of the GPS and the control box made the plane very ...

    Read More 05 September 2016
  • mini-talon--my-build-overview

    Mini Talon - My Build Overview

    A quick look at how my Mini Talon turned out and the stuff I'm planning on doing with it now that I've got it flying nicely.

    Read More 05 September 2016
  • mini-talon-fpv-dusk-flight

    Mini Talon FPV Dusk Flight

    Short flight with the mini talon just before I went home as it was very dark. Still flying brilliantly. I think I'm going to put a Cyclops Storm in it as I'm nervous about ...

    Read More 03 September 2016
  • mini-talon-fpv-maiden--quick-checkflight-around-the-field

    Mini Talon FPV Maiden - Quick checkflight around the field

    Took the Mini Talon out around the local field to check all was in order - Good video link, good control link, plane flying well. Ready to have a good play with her ...

    Read More 30 August 2016
  • dont-land-your-mini-talon-like-this

    Don't land your Mini Talon like this...

    I really should stop flying "line of sight" - it's dangerous. These Mini-Talons fly forever so need to land either long, or shallow .. not high and steep like this one.

    Read More 28 August 2016
  • xplane-10--circuit-at-doncaster-egcn-in-a-737800-simulated

    XPlane 10 - Circuit at Doncaster EGCN in a 737-800 (Simulated)

    In this video I show you how to fly a missed approach from runway 20 at Doncaster Sheffield (Robin Hood) Airport, or EGCN which is the ICAO code. Sorry for ...

    Read More 28 August 2016
  • piper-pa28-dusk-landing-at-doncaster-egcn-in-xplane-10-simulator

    Piper PA28 dusk landing at Doncaster (EGCN) in XPlane 10 Simulator

    SIMULATION! Trying my hand at flying the Xplane version of the Piper PA28 at Doncaster that I flew in for real the other day. Landing runway 20, winds 11kts at ...

    Read More 10 August 2016
  • introductory-flight--piper-pa28-warrior-at-doncaster-sheffield-flight-training-egcn

    Introductory Flight - Piper PA-28 Warrior at Doncaster Sheffield Flight Training (EGCN)

    So I've decided to do my EASA-LAPL private pilot license, this was my introductory flight in full. Sorry for bad sound etc, this was my backup GoPro Hero after the ...

    Read More 10 August 2016
  • something-a-little-different--innsbruck-lowi-08-circling-approach-with-xplane

    Something a little different - Innsbruck (LOWI) 08 circling approach with Xplane

    In this video I attempt to show you how to takeoff from Innsbruck airport in Austria, then fly the world famous dangerous circling approach to runway 08 from the ...

    Read More 18 July 2016
  • coming-in-hot--skywalker-revolution-1720

    Coming In Hot - Skywalker Revolution 1720

    Battery getting low, would have struggled to do a Go-Around so had to land her one way or the other. Was a little too high, nothing to it but to dive and manage ...

    Read More 28 May 2016
  • skywalker-revolution-fpv-landing

    Skywalker Revolution FPV Landing

    Nice little flight with the Skywalker, here's the landing in manual mode (after PA mode tried to kill me earlier :o )

    Read More 22 May 2016
  • skywalker-1900-vs-electricity-cables

    Skywalker 1900 vs Electricity Cables

    There can only be one winner. Who says flying "LoS" is safer? Not with my depth perception it isn't! :) Not any real damage (rudder tore off) but I've decided to ...

    Read More 04 May 2016
  • x5-wing-vs-fire

    X5 Wing vs Fire

    Next up from the RC crematorium, a Skywalker X5 wing.

    Read More 24 April 2016
  • flyingwings-falcon-vs-fire

    FlyingWings Falcon vs Fire

    Cremation of my old Falcon wing.

    Read More 24 April 2016
  • heres-the-fpv-aircraft-ill-be-flying-this-summer

    Here's the FPV aircraft I'll be flying this summer

    No flight testing this year, the Skywalker is grounded so these are the aircraft I will be flying over the next couple of months.

    Read More 15 April 2016
  • caution-terrain-live-view

    Caution! Terrain! (Live view)

    Here's the same "landing" from the live cam.

    Read More 27 February 2016
  • caution-terrain

    Caution! Terrain!

    I used to be good at landing, but now I have a disease that makes me crap at it. I either crash into the ground or myself. This could have been one wet and ...

    Read More 27 February 2016
  • its-raining-again

    It's raining again

    What's an FPVer to do??

    Read More 21 February 2016
  • fpvcamper-van-project--part-one

    FPV/Camper Van Project - Part One

    1997 Chrysler Voyager - in this video I show you my old MPV which will be converted to a camper van / fpv project over the next few months. I need to spend ...

    Read More 07 January 2016
  • awoooooga-no-coffee-left

    Awoooooga! No coffee left!

    Just thought I'd see how the GoPro Silver 3 copied in low light as I made an emergency dash for coffee tonight.

    Read More 05 January 2016
  • merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, folks - Let's make 2016 a good one.

    Read More 24 December 2015
  • my-6-year-old-flying-my-tbs-discovery

    My 6 year old flying my TBS Discovery

    I forgot I'd recorded this a while back - I set my Naza up with a throttle hold (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ODaibx2f1A) so that my daughter could fly ...

    Read More 19 December 2015
  • air-ambulance-takeoff-at-night

    Air Ambulance Takeoff at Night

    Emergency for one of my neighbours in November 2015, not sure what happened.

    Read More 29 November 2015
  • uk-drone-register-web-app

    UK Drone Register Web App

    Visit www.ukdroneregister.co.uk More info: ==== The UK Drone Register is a project I have built to allow the general public an opportunity to return downed ...

    Read More 27 October 2015
  • dawn-colours--skywalker-1900

    Dawn Colours | Skywalker 1900

    I got up early today to catch the sunrise. This Skywalker flies so nicely in the still morning air. Sadly the beautiful ground mist burned off very quickly (in minutes) ...

    Read More 20 October 2015
  • dont-you-just-hate-it-when-jello-ruins-the-footage

    Don't you just hate it when jello ruins the footage?

    Took the Spyder quad out this morning and saw some nice stuff - of course I had jello come in and ruin the mobius footage. Boo!

    Read More 19 October 2015
  • skywalker-1900-at-dusk

    Skywalker 1900 at Dusk

    I'll give the Mobius camera its dues, it was very dark compared to how this video came out so it did quite well but very overexposed... when I took the goggles off ...

    Read More 12 October 2015
  • skywalker-1900--1km-again-a-little-higher

    Skywalker 1900 | 1km again, a little higher

    Just keeping my hand in and gaining confidence, another quick run to 1km with the Skywalker. Going to start pushing it a little further over the next couple of ...

    Read More 10 October 2015
  • steve-1--0-panic-disorder--skywalker-to-1km

    Steve 1 - 0 Panic Disorder | Skywalker to 1km

    Yes, it's only 1km. No distance really. But a big milestone for me and one that I achieved today after 4 years of bottling due to panicking. (See previous video!)

    Read More 04 October 2015
  • fpv-mental-issues-and-me

    FPV, Mental Issues and Me

    If you're interested, find out why I don't fly very far in my FPV videos - it's not that I don't have confidence in my gear (if only!) it's because I'm a mentalist.

    Read More 01 October 2015
  • skywalker-1900-gimbal--flight-test

    Skywalker 1900 Gimbal | Flight Test

    Well the gimbal footage is pants but then again I didn't tweak any of the settings of this crappy el-cheapo brushless gimbal yet, and I was also flying LoS which ...

    Read More 30 September 2015
  • why-i-dont-fly-very-far-when-i-fpv--because-im-a-mentalist-ha-ha

    Why I don't fly very far when I FPV - because I'm a mentalist ha ha

    I thought long and hard about posting this because frankly it's fairly personal - but I want to get over this situation I find myself in, not only to enjoy FPV more but to get my life back...

    Read More 29 September 2015
  • skywalker-landing-gear-test

    Skywalker landing gear test

    Fitted some landing gear to my Skywalker ... I need to learn how to land without bouncing into the car... steering works alright though, and no problems taking off ...

    Read More 27 September 2015
  • lets-fly-1--the-window-seat

    Let's Fly #1 - The Window Seat

    Dawn, November 2015 - Skywalker 1900 - Wing View. Enjoy.

    Read More 20 September 2015
  • skywalker-1900--knee-surgery-required

    Skywalker 1900 - Knee Surgery Required

    Got to watch out for the bounce...

    Read More 20 September 2015
  • skywalker-los-flying-filmed-by-allanah-aged-6

    Skywalker LoS flying, filmed by Allanah aged 6

    She did quite well while I was flying and trimming the Skywalker .. apart from putting her finger across the lens, heh.

    Read More 13 August 2015
  • oops

    Oops

    Skywalker lands in a dyke due to crap eyes in the goggles.

    Read More 08 August 2015
  • skywalker-1900-fpv-in-the-wind

    Skywalker 1900 FPV in the wind

    Just a quick short test of the Skywalker in 15mph winds - no problem at all, just the speed was not working on the OSD. Neither airspeed or groundspeed - odd.

    Read More 07 July 2015
  • catching-the-skywalker

    Catching the Skywalker

    Challenge on FPVHub set by BlueFlyer - challenge accepted! Wouldn't want to take this to the face though!!

    Read More 06 July 2015
  • tornado-osd--skywalker-rth-test

    Tornado OSD & Skywalker RTH Test

    Long time no see! Finally looks like I have gotten my Cyclops Tornado RTH working on my Skywalker, here's a short line of sight video while testing it out.

    Read More 05 July 2015
  • skywalker-1900--cyclops-tornado-testing-in-sunset

    Skywalker 1900 - Cyclops Tornado testing in sunset

    So I bought a Cyclops Tornado OSD + FC to replace the crappy Turnigy T1000FC that never worked properly... here's a trim flight and testing a couple of flight ...

    Read More 27 May 2015
  • skywalker-1900-gliding-down

    Skywalker 1900 Gliding Down

    Nice and steady in the glide, it certainly doesn't mind staying up in the air :)

    Read More 17 May 2015
  • fpv-skywalker-1900-cruising-around

    FPV Skywalker 1900 Cruising Around

    Gave up on work for the morning to take the Skywalker out since it was such nice weather, here's the first flight. GoPro3 Silver recording, Mobius as Live camera.

    Read More 15 May 2015
  • tbs-discovery-fpv-crash-into-crops-recovery--then-crash-into-car

    TBS Discovery FPV Crash into crops, recovery ... then crash into car

    First trip out with the TBS Disco for a while, and I managed to pile it into a field because I reduced throttle too much while descending. God bless my £2 beeper, ...

    Read More 10 May 2015
  • tbs-discovery-fpv-landing-into-the-car

    TBS Discovery FPV "Landing" Into The Car

    I decided it would be a good idea to attempt some landings into the car with my TBS Discovery while flying FPV. No pain no gain.

    Read More 10 May 2015
  • skywalker-1900--ease-of-launch

    Skywalker 1900 - Ease of launch

    Using the T1000FC stabiliser, it's fair to say the Skywalker is easy to launch...

    Read More 28 April 2015
  • skywalker-1900-windy-landing

    Skywalker 1900 Windy Landing

    Very windy up in North Lincs today, Skywalker handled it no problems at all :)

    Read More 28 April 2015
  • skywalker-1900-windy-landing

    Skywalker 1900 Windy Landing

    Very windy up in North Lincs today, Skywalker handled it no problems at all :)

    Read More 28 April 2015
  • nifty-camera-mount-for-the-mobius-on-my-skywalker

    Nifty camera mount for the möbius on my Skywalker

    A nice side effect of using the 6mm nylon bolts to secure my Skywalker wings + canopy.

    Read More 24 April 2015
  • dont-film-and-fly-almost-stuffed-it

    Don't film and fly... Almost stuffed it!

    I decided it would be a good idea to film my Skywalker while I flew it. It wasn't. Holding the iPhone and the transmitter at the same time almost cost me dear!

    Read More 23 April 2015
  • skywalker-1900-sunset-fpv

    Skywalker 1900 Sunset FPV

    Skywalker 1900 Camera: GoPro 3 Silver. Pootling around with the Skywalker. I was testing RTH for the most part but it wasn't working. Also, my pan servo failed ...

    Read More 23 April 2015
  • skywalker-1900-maiden--onboard-view

    Skywalker 1900 Maiden - Onboard View

    Maiden flight of the Skywalker as seen from the onboard GoPro.

    Read More 20 April 2015
  • skywalker-1900-maiden

    Skywalker 1900 Maiden

    Filmed with GoPro3 headcam. What a lovely plane this is - so docile but plenty of power too. No problems, except RTH didn't engage. I think that's a bit of stupidty on my behalf though, as...

    Read More 20 April 2015
  • skywalker-1900-brief-walk-around

    Skywalker 1900 brief walk around

    I finally snapped and decided to finish off the Skywalker today - maiden shortly.

    Read More 19 April 2015
  • first-run-up-of-the-skywalker-1900

    First run up of the Skywalker 1900

    Just fitted motor, need to get this project in the air as I've had it since the start of February and summer is coming up fast! Control surfaces and FPV left to do .

    Read More 15 April 2015
  • how-to-set-throttle-hold-on-the-naza-with-a-turnigy-9xr

    How to set throttle hold on the Naza with a Turnigy 9XR

    I have a need to keep the throttle set to 50% while teaching my daughter to fly the quad... Here's how to do it :)

    Read More 08 March 2015
  • testing-naza-failsafe-on-my-tbs-discovery

    Testing Naza failsafe on my TBS Discovery

    Bought a Turnigy 9XR and set up failsafe on the switches, this is the first test.

    Read More 08 March 2015
  • tbs-discovery-night-headlight

    TBS Discovery Night Headlight

    Just a very quick flight with my TBS Discovery after fitting a 3W LED headlight from these guys: ...

    Read More 27 February 2015
  • tbs-discovery--nasty-crack-in-my-gopro

    TBS Discovery - Nasty Crack in my GoPro

    Got a horrible crack in my GoPro today at the Turf Fields, North Lincolnshire. Hopefully won't show up in the next flight.

    Read More 15 February 2015
  • axn-crash-after-my-mate-fixes-my-video-antenna

    AXN Crash after my mate "fixes" my video antenna

    Crashed my AXN after my friend decided to "fix" my video antenna which apparently was pointing in the wrong direction... I immediately lost video (the antenna ...

    Read More 15 February 2015
  • altura-zenith-x8-at-the-turf-fields

    Altura Zenith X8 at the Turf Fields

    A 20 grand multirotor at the turf fields. Nice bit of kit, and some hooning around in manual mode :)

    Read More 15 February 2015
  • me-and-isaac-shaking-it-off

    Me and Isaac shaking it off

    Pretty much a damn disgrace, ha ha.

    Read More 14 February 2015
  • axn-speed-runs-and-hands-off-landing-

    AXN speed runs and hands off landing :)

    Repaired the AXN nose and now it is my "beater" plane. Just did some quick speed runs after an FPV flight and then decided to let it land itself :)

    Read More 08 February 2015
  • tbs-discovery--650m-personal-best-to-water-tower-ditch-run-car-chasing

    TBS Discovery - 650m Personal Best to water tower, Ditch Run, Car Chasing

    Well here is my personal best so far with the TBS Discovery, a quick run to the water tower, then the long slog back into the wind. Couple of short speed runs and ...

    Read More 07 February 2015
  • axn-final-flight--crashed-then-flew-then-retired

    AXN Final Flight - Crashed then Flew then Retired

    Well, it's goodbye to my trusty AXN as I have bought a Skywalker 1900. Typical luck caused this flight to be cut short. This was supposed to be a personal best of ...

    Read More 06 February 2015
  • tbs-discovery-early-morning-run-out-water-tower--bridge

    TBS Discovery Early Morning Run out, Water Tower + Bridge

    Just practicing flying the quad. Quick run out to 400m or so, then some speed + atti tests, looking at the water tower and a little bridge I found :)

    Read More 06 February 2015
  • disco-hovering-against-the-moon

    Disco hovering against the moon

    Warning, boring :)

    Read More 03 February 2015
  • tbs-discovery-first-night-flight

    TBS Discovery First Night Flight

    Warning - highly boring video ahead!!! Decided to take the Disco down the lane from my house to see what it was like to fly in the pitch black dark with a "normal" ...

    Read More 03 February 2015
  • naza-lite-upgrade-to-naza-m--tbs-discovery-plus-blooper-reel

    Naza Lite Upgrade to Naza M - TBS Discovery plus blooper reel

    Upgraded my TBS Discovery Naza Lite to the new Naza-M firmware and now it flies really nicely - so screw you DJI for releasing crap firmware, my level of guilt ...

    Read More 03 February 2015
  • fpv-channel-of-the-week-1

    FPV Channel Of The Week #1

    Not so weekly channel of the week... TheGodFarmer. Some phenomenal footage from this little known channel which, given the quality of the piloting and ...

    Read More 24 January 2015
  • dvr

    DVR

    Read More 23 January 2015
  • axn-speed-upgrade--7x5e-prop

    AXN Speed Upgrade - 7x5E prop

    Fitted a much fatter prop to my AXN to see what would happen. Very quick now, great climbing ability too - endurance is compromised though,. and the motor ...

    Read More 23 January 2015
  • snow--axn--short-flight--vtx-test

    Snow - AXN - Short Flight - VTX Test

    Short flight, I was testing my video transmitter (250mw) because my 600mw was terrible this morning. Lo and behold I had perfect video throughout the flight.

    Read More 19 January 2015
  • converting-a-35mhz-futaba-t7cp-radio-transmitter-to-use-a-frsky-24ghz-external-module

    Converting a 35mhz Futaba T7CP radio transmitter to use a FrSky 2.4GHz external module

    In this video I quickly run through the steps I took to rescue my weekend - I smashed my Turnigy 9X on the concrete floor by mistake and was "without ...

    Read More 13 January 2015
  • bixler-takeoff--keukpa-stylee

    Bixler Takeoff - Keukpa Stylee

    Aerial footage of Keukpa's Bixler taking off .... someone feed Liam some spinach!

    Read More 04 January 2015
  • skywalker-x5-maiden-flight-and-blooper

    SkyWalker X5 Maiden Flight (and blooper)

    Rebuilt my old X5 wing.... I used a 950kv motor with a 10x3.8 DJI multicopter prop, which wasn't the optimial setup to say the least. Although it flew, it was ...

    Read More 04 January 2015
  • tbs-discovery-fpv-spot-landing-on-the-car-roof

    TBS Discovery FPV Spot Landing On The Car Roof

    Decided to practice spot landing on my car roof while I flew FPV from the nice and warm inside :)

    Read More 30 December 2014
  • tbs-discovery--manual-mode-fpv

    TBS Discovery - Manual Mode FPV

    My first flight with the TBS Disco using manual mode while I fly FPV. I could only stay really close in due to battery limitations in the cold, but I wanted to get my ...

    Read More 30 December 2014
  • axn-fpv--mobius-low-light-test

    AXN FPV - Mobius Low Light Test

    Just flying my AXN with the Mobius as the flight camera. The plane is pretty tail heavy (watch for the tip stall on launch!) as I have the elevator + rudder servos on the tail, and I have taken...

    Read More 26 November 2014
  • dodgy-axn-maiden

    Dodgy AXN Maiden

    I (re)maidened my old AXN after almost a year (and a rather swift build the previous evening). It flew fine until the elevator servo started playing up. Somehow ...

    Read More 18 October 2014
  • short-clip-of-a-new-flying-location

    Short clip of a new flying location

    Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated! ... moving house, and working + DIY = no spare time. What little time I have had I've simply been flying and ...

    Read More 14 October 2014
  • fpvraptor-fpv-maiden

    FPVRaptor FPV Maiden

    Few quick circuits to trim her out, FPVRaptor lives again.

    Read More 18 September 2014
  • fpvraptor-resurrected

    FPVRaptor Resurrected

    Quick flight of the FPV Raptor I've brought back to life.

    Read More 17 September 2014
  • my-first-night-flight

    My First Night Flight

    Decided to chuck the Bixler up pretty late in the day to see how the Sony camera handled the light - great fun!

    Read More 22 June 2014
  • tbs-discovery-takeoff-fail

    TBS Discovery takeoff fail

    NO DAMAGE! Accidental manual takeoff by mistake, off the rabbit hutch with a VERY nose heavy Discovery = fail.

    Read More 21 June 2014
  • tbs-discovery--crash-into-wall

    TBS Discovery - Crash Into Wall

    Pilot error .. gust of wind pushed the quad into the house, I paniced and throttled back too much. NO DAMAGE!

    Read More 21 June 2014
  • tbs-discovery--testing-gimbal-in-the-dark

    TBS Discovery - Testing gimbal in the dark

    Ran out of light tonight, so decided to stick the headlights on and do some testing in the dark. Still work to do.

    Read More 21 June 2014
  • facetracknoir-installed-on-fs2004

    FaceTrackNoIR installed on FS2004

    Using FaceTrackNoIR with the iFly 737 NG to track my head movement in the virtual cockpit.

    Read More 21 May 2014
  • fpv-for-fun--10-minutes-at-the-field

    FPV For Fun - 10 Minutes at the field

    Some days it's just nice to cruise around and have some fun. HK Bixler 1.1, 2200kv motor, 40A ESC, 6x4 Prop, GoPro 3 Silver, 2200mAh battery, Turnigy 9x w/ ...

    Read More 24 April 2014
  • bixler-speed-run

    Bixler Speed Run

    Quite quick really, but 4400mAh only lasts 6 minutes ... eek.

    Read More 23 April 2014
  • bixler-climb-test--4400mah-up-front--gopro

    Bixler Climb Test - 4400mAh up front + GoPro

    Just as the rain started to come in I thought I'd do a quick check flight. Bixler flew perfectly.

    Read More 21 April 2014
  • gopro3-low-light-test

    GoPro3 Low Light Test

    Chucked the GoPro 3 on the Bixler to test its low light capabilities as I wasn't happy with the old GoPro Hero I had on.

    Read More 17 April 2014
  • what-a-bollocks-landing-that-was

    What a bollocks landing that was

    Almost landing the Bixler into a very special place. 7x5 prop works well! Plenty of climb power :D.

    Read More 15 April 2014
  • short-flight-around-the-local-wind-turbines

    Short flight around the local wind turbines

    Just scoping out a new place to fly on the way home from the shop. Very windy.

    Read More 09 April 2014
  • isaac-likes-the-parrot

    Isaac likes the parrot

    Lol.

    Read More 01 April 2014
  • finwing-air-titan--maiden-flight

    FinWing Air Titan - Maiden Flight

    Mark Wingad flying his Air Titan at Crowle Turf Fields, very very nice plane!

    Read More 09 March 2014
  • zoom-zoom

    Zoom zoom

    Flyby of the TBS.

    Read More 01 March 2014
  • teaching-the-boy-to-fly--dancing-with-quads

    Teaching the Boy To Fly - Dancing with Quads

    Short clip from tonight while teaching Jay to fly his Twister quad copter, as videoed from my TBS Discovery.

    Read More 28 February 2014
  • early-morning-tbs-disco-mooch-around

    Early Morning TBS Disco Mooch Around

    Early morning TBS Discovery flight while I was dropping my daughter off. Music by Fred Bouchal.

    Read More 28 February 2014
  • end-of-2013--beginning-of-2014

    End of 2013 - Beginning of 2014

    A few clips from the last few flights which have been few and far between. Crap editing as usual but hey, flying :P.

    Read More 24 February 2014
  • bixler--crap-fpv-landing

    Bixler - Crap FPV Landing

    This is what happens when your headwind disappears when you're on final approach. PLOP!

    Read More 22 February 2014
  • axn-maintenance-hatch

    AXN maintenance hatch

    Quick vid showing the maintenance hatch in my AXN for quick access to the esc and motor wires.

    Read More 25 January 2014
  • showing-naza-throttle-problems

    Showing naza throttle problems

    Sorry for useless flight footage but this is 100% throttle despite everything being calibrated properly. UPDATE it was a bad ESC on the front right arm. Swapped ...

    Read More 04 January 2014
  • naza-throttle-issues-

    Naza throttle issues :(

    Any ideas? No settings have changed whatsoever.

    Read More 03 January 2014
  • tbs-discovery-naza-lite-flyaway

    TBS Discovery Naza Lite Flyaway

    My Naza Lite stopped responding to commands today. Theory is that the gains are too high for the winds and the Naza somehow became confused/overloaded.

    Read More 03 January 2014
  • train-follow-with-the-axn

    Train Follow with the AXN

    A couple of short clips from a flight with the AXN.

    Read More 16 December 2013
  • question--crashing-down-feat-one-republic

    Question - Crashing Down [Feat. One Republic]

    No copyright infringement intended.

    Read More 09 December 2013
  • new-holland-floods

    New Holland Floods

    Short video from this morning, very windy so was pretty nervous about flying the quad around water and traffic, anyway here's a couple of short clips.

    Read More 06 December 2013
  • low--fast--dumb-thumbs--broken-bixler-or-does-it

    Low + Fast + Dumb Thumbs = Broken Bixler. Or does it?

    I got a little bit enthusiastic earlier and stuffed the Bixler into the deck at full chat... but did it live?

    Read More 23 November 2013
  • quick-train-follow-and-almost-landing-into-the-fence

    Quick train follow and almost landing into the fence

    As title really, first little FPV flight of the day with the Bixler. A quick follow of a train, then a not-so-spot landing...

    Read More 23 November 2013
  • bixler-11-pootling-about

    Bixler 1.1 Pootling About

    I've just set up my Bixler again - here's a little video of me cruising around my local field making sure everything is working ok.

    Read More 06 November 2013
  • graveyard

    Graveyard

    Goxhill Churchyard early in the morning. I flew this line-of-sight as I forgot my FPV transmitter battery. As usual, bad timing because of Windows Movie Maker, but ...

    Read More 18 October 2013
  • allanah-singing

    Allanah singing

    Read More 15 October 2013
  • gopro-test-30fps-001

    GoPro Test 30fps 001

    Read More 15 October 2013
  • more-gimbal-testing

    More gimbal testing

    More tweaking of the servo gimbal. Still got jello :(

    Read More 14 September 2013
  • tbs-discovery-with-quadframesde-servo-gimbal--testing

    TBS Discovery with Quadframes.de Servo Gimbal - Testing

    Got the gains set a little higher now - finally starting to get somewhere, it's not vibrating as much now either since I cabletied the Naza module down hard. Sweet!

    Read More 13 September 2013
  • tbs-discovery-quadframesde-servo-gimbal-testing

    TBS Discovery Quadframes.de Servo Gimbal testing

    Testing my quadframes.de servo gimbal. Still some work to do though especially on the roll axis.

    Read More 13 September 2013
  • hey-there

    Hey there!

    Just some frolicking n the hay at sunset .. shame Windows Movie Maker has broken the breakpoints in the editing, it was all syned until I uploaded it - ah well!

    Read More 08 September 2013
  • tbs-discovery-crash

    TBS Discovery crash

    Any ideas why, folks? Took me ages to find it!

    Read More 29 August 2013
  • tbs-discovery-fun-flight

    TBS Discovery Fun Flight

    Just me having some fun with the TBS Discovery - I'm still in atti-assist mode for the most part which means I'm not unleashing the full power of the Naza and ...

    Read More 27 August 2013
  • mooching--and-close-call-with-a-fence

    Mooching - and close call with a fence!

    Just a little fly with the TBS, nothing special.. need some better brakes on the TBS Disco though lol.

    Read More 25 August 2013
  • tbs-discovery-play-around

    TBS Discovery Play Around

    Just a quick little flight with my TBS Discovery before the light dropped. Still just testing out Naza Lite gain adjustments.

    Read More 17 August 2013
  • my-wife-son-and-6-month-baby-bump

    MY wife, son and 6 month baby bump!

    I decided to do a quick video of my wife, my son and her baby bump at 6 months old. Annoyingly I had my camera set in a "dark" mode instead of "auto", and I also didn't have it pointed properly...

    Read More 10 August 2013
  • servo-gimbal-prototype-with-2-axis

    Servo gimbal prototype with 2 axis

    Who says British manufacturing is dead... 2 axis vtail mixer driven gimbal for my keychain cam... Works quite well with the naza lite! Need some better components though.

    Read More 10 August 2013
  • tbs-discovery--naza-lite--maiden-hovering

    TBS Discovery + Naza Lite - Maiden Hovering

    This is the very first "flight" of my TBS Discovery with Naza Lite + GPS. Not bad at all :)

    Read More 02 August 2013
  • fpv-bixler-before-the-storm

    FPV Bixler before the storm

    Just tootling around the sky with my Bixler, it's nice to cruise around sometimes without blasting all over the place.

    Read More 30 July 2013
  • sony-webbie-mhspm1-test-on-bixler

    Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 Test on Bixler

    I want some clearer footage than my #16 keychain cam, so I decided to put my Sony MHS-PM1 camera on the wing of the Bixler and see how it handled the low ...

    Read More 29 July 2013
  • isaac-learning-to-eat-with-a-fork

    Isaac learning to eat with a fork

    Lol.

    Read More 27 July 2013
  • bixler-sunset-and-nice-glide-to-landing

    Bixler Sunset and nice glide to landing

    A quick flight to see the sunset over the Humber Bridge, then a nice glide down to a precision landing - hit my face with the wing though, lol.

    Read More 26 July 2013
  • flyingwings-falcon-wing--shortest-flight-ever

    Flyingwings Falcon Wing - Shortest Flight Ever

    I taped my wires down to give this wing a quick fly - unfortunately the wing is covered in a nice oily substance which meant only one thing - the tape wouldn't ...

    Read More 25 July 2013
  • quick-bixler-fpv

    Quick Bixler FPV

    Last light of the day, took the Bixler out for a quick sortie :)

    Read More 22 July 2013
  • teamftp-playing-with-the-bungee-cord

    TeamFTP playing with the bungee cord!

    Haha - bit too much tension, gutted I missed the start!

    Read More 21 July 2013
  • launcher-failure

    Launcher failure

    Lol... That wasn't meant to happen.

    Read More 21 July 2013
  • bormatec-maja-fpv-plane--maiden-launch-failure-

    Bormatec Maja FPV plane - Maiden launch failure :(

    Turf fields meet maiden flight goes wrong for this beauty of a plane.

    Read More 21 July 2013
  • tracks

    Tracks

    Got very bored with the FPVRaptor tonight (just won't climb :( ) so decided to practice some low-level flying instead. Bixler 1.1 has been ordered, I like smaller ...

    Read More 11 July 2013
  • tbs-caipirinha-slow-pass

    TBS Caipirinha slow pass

    This great wing flies nice and slowly too ...

    Read More 07 July 2013
  • tbs-caipirinha-almost-gives-me-an-unwanted-haircut

    TBS Caipirinha almost gives me an unwanted haircut!!

    Aside from the decapitation I almost suffered, this fly past was great! :D.

    Read More 07 July 2013
  • tbs-caipirinha-fly-past-and-landing

    TBS Caipirinha fly past and landing

    TSB Caipirinha flown by TeamFTP of flybys.co.uk doing a low pass and then almost landing on MarkLincs...

    Read More 07 July 2013
  • stop-press-marklincs-landing-in-for-once

    STOP PRESS!!! MarkLincs landing IN for once!!!

    FPVHub meet at Crowle, MarkLincs landing well with his SkyWalker after some low tree-dodging action :)

    Read More 07 July 2013
  • fpvhub--crowle-meet-lincolnshire-june-2013

    FPVHub - Crowle Meet, Lincolnshire. June 2013

    Excellent day out with some of the lads from FPVHub, filmed in North Lincolnshire. Sorry for bad editing, i did this twice after the editing software screwed up ...

    Read More 10 June 2013
  • fpv-raptor-in-the-wind

    FPV Raptor in the wind

    FPV Test flight of my FPVRaptor in the wind which was over 15mph, to be honest it flew better than normal because the climbrate improved lol. Impressive plane ...

    Read More 04 June 2013
  • fpv-exploring--marsh-lane-new-holland

    FPV Exploring - Marsh Lane, New Holland

    I decided to do an early morning flight this morning after dropping my daughter off for her bus - this time in a slightly different location at the other side of my ...

    Read More 03 June 2013
  • fpv-emergency-landing

    FPV Emergency Landing

    Did a high speed pass with the FPVRaptor and well, somehow the propeller decided to shrug off its mortal coil and disappear into thin air. Luckily I was close by ...

    Read More 02 June 2013
  • a-quick-narrated-flight-with-the-fpvraptor

    A quick narrated flight with the FPVRaptor

    Nothing special really I'd been trying out the Frsky and I decided to do a quick narration as my last flight of the day, it's a short one because my dinner was nearly ...

    Read More 01 June 2013
  • my-supportive-wife

    My Supportive Wife

    My wife decided to come along to watch my fly FPV, full of support as usual...

    Read More 26 May 2013
  • sunset-flight

    Sunset Flight

    Flying the FPVRaptor late in the evening, just wanted to check out the sunset :)

    Read More 25 May 2013
  • selflanding-fpv-raptor-after-rc-lockout

    Self-Landing FPV Raptor after RC Lockout

    MY Turnigy 9x decided to lock out on me at only 300m! Somehow the plane then managed to land itself without me having control - woop! Just goes to show ...

    Read More 19 May 2013
  • fpvraptor-mods-and-failsafe-test

    FpvRaptor mods and failsafe test

    Just showing some mods I've done to my raptor, and testing what happens when radio control is lost from my 9x transmitter.

    Read More 16 May 2013
  • relaxing-fpv--sometimes-its-nice-to-chill-out

    Relaxing FPV - Sometimes it's nice to chill out

    Sometimes it's nice to just chill out and fly the plane without focusing on getting a nice video or anything like that - just learning the aeroplane and buzzing the ...

    Read More 07 May 2013
  • fpvraptor-crash

    FPVRaptor Crash!!

    Turns out 2.4GHz doesn't travel very well through my body and trees... lost LoS - d'oh!! Rookie fail.

    Read More 07 May 2013
  • fpvraptor-cruising-around

    FPVRaptor Cruising Around

    Cruising around with my FPVRaptor.

    Read More 06 May 2013
  • fpvraptor-in-the-wind

    FPVRaptor in the wind

    15mph wind today, FPVRaptor lapped it up with 2x2200mAh batteries up front for ballast :) This thing will FPV very nicely in the wind.

    Read More 02 May 2013
  • fpv-raptor-flight-testing

    FPV Raptor Flight Testing

    Bit windy, but wanted to test out the FPV Raptor hand launch as it's proving to be a bit of a pain in the backside. I'm also on omni antennas as my skews broke ...

    Read More 01 May 2013
  • bixler-launch

    Bixler launch

    Marklincs launching keukpas Bixler at the FPVHub Northern Meet 2013.

    Read More 28 April 2013
  • isaac-is-easy-to-entertain

    Isaac is easy to entertain

    Read More 28 April 2013
  • fpvraptor-fpv-maiden

    FPVRaptor FPV Maiden

    Bit windy but I needed to maiden this - I think my skew antenna on the goggles needs replaced - I had a crap video signal tbh considering I have the new ...

    Read More 24 April 2013
  • fpv-raptor-maiden

    FPV Raptor maiden

    Maiden of my FPVRaptor, just a quick flight LoS - I really like this plane, it just needs a couple of tweaks.

    Read More 20 April 2013
  • isaac-doesnt-want-to-sleep

    Isaac doesn't want to sleep

    My son Isaac went to bed but we heard him laughing at... Well, himself...

    Read More 12 April 2013
  • axn-rises-from-the-ashes-and-takes-on-the-wind

    AXN rises from the ashes and takes on the wind

    20-25mph winds so I thought the AXN could do with an airing :D.

    Read More 02 April 2013
  • x5-gyro-testing--one-elevon-gain-turned-up-too-high

    X5 Gyro Testing - One elevon, gain turned up too high!

    So I put a gyro on one of the elevons of my X5 to smooth the flight out. Instead of turning the gain down, I turned it up - and this is what happens due to the ...

    Read More 19 March 2013
  • more-x5-mods

    More X5 mods

    Just a couple of mods to the X5 to (hopefully) improve its flight performance and my FPV experience.

    Read More 15 March 2013
  • x5-fpv-flight

    X5 FPV Flight

    I remembered my DVR battery this time! Well, this is my 2nd FPV flight with the X5. I added about 80g nose weight and she flies sooOOoo much nicer. Big up to ...

    Read More 14 March 2013
  • my-x5-setup

    My X5 Setup

    So this is my Skywalker X5 Wing, sorry about the camera work and the crap audio but you get the drift. FPV maiden tomorrow methinks! Woohoo :)

    Read More 12 March 2013
  • x5-check-flight-crap-quality-sorry

    X5 check flight (crap quality, sorry!)

    Another flight of my X5, have got new servos, nylon hinges (thanks WalneySkyland for the tip!) and I've covered it in clear duct tape for reinforcement - flies well ...

    Read More 12 March 2013
  • skywalker-x5-maiden-flights

    SkyWalker X5 Maiden Flights

    Maiden flights of my SkyWalker X5 Wing.

    Read More 06 March 2013
  • axn-crash-while-flying-fpv

    AXN Crash while flying FPV

    I was flying around with the AXN when the 9x receiver went into failsafe at around 200m. NOT happy but it seems that the stock ESC caused it. When will I ever ...

    Read More 28 February 2013
  • antenna-diagnosis-flight

    Antenna Diagnosis Flight

    A quick flight to record what happens with my antennas at the various places in my field.

    Read More 27 February 2013
  • quick-axn-flight-at-the-oil-processing-plant

    Quick AXN Flight at the Oil Processing Plant

    On my way back from dropping my daughter off at the bus stop, I decided to fire up the old AXN and test out my new lipo. It was just a short flight as I only had ten ...

    Read More 27 February 2013
  • circuits

    Circuits

    I had ten mins early the other morning to do a quick flight so I flew some simple circuits, I wanted to test the Sony Webbie HD cam in "challenging" light ...

    Read More 22 February 2013
  • axn-fpv-hd-and-crashing

    AXN FPV HD and Crashing

    First flight of my AXN with the Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 onboard. I paid £24 for this off ebay, very nice results... although it is quite heavy as you will see.

    Read More 09 February 2013
  • axn-gyro-test

    AXN Gyro Test

    Found one of my gyros (hooray) after thinking I'd chucked them out so decided to do a quick checkflight ahead of the weekend while I was out and about this ...

    Read More 08 February 2013
  • axn--close-in-blasting-around

    AXN - Close in Blasting Around

    Having a ball with the AXN, did my first FPV barrel rolls today, great fun. Starting to enjoy this plane now. 107kmh max too :) (66mph)

    Read More 22 January 2013
  • axn-personal-best-1--skew-testing

    AXN Personal Best #1 - Skew Testing

    Testing my fixed skew antenna and it's working great! Went up higher than I normally do to have a glide around then some blasting about low in the snow ...

    Read More 17 January 2013
  • axn-fpv--minus-7-celcius

    AXN FPV - Minus 7 Celcius

    Cold this morning but not misty like yesterday. Got my new wide angle lens fitted, the view was much better - now I just need to get my skew fixed so I don't have ...

    Read More 17 January 2013
  • axn-fpv-flight-in-the-freezing-mist

    AXN FPV flight in the freezing mist

    6C here in North Lincolnshire, so I decided to go to the field to check out the mist that was hanging over the village :)

    Read More 16 January 2013
  • fpv-in-the-snow-with-the-axn

    FPV in the snow with the AXN

    Some nice fresh snow on only the 2nd AXN flight. Schoolboy error meant that my camera was panned 45 degrees throughout the entire flight and I didn't realise ...

    Read More 15 January 2013
  • quick-test-of-cyclops-osd-display-mode-switching

    Quick test of Cyclops OSD display mode switching

    Got the OSD working and wired up a servo channel so that I can switch modes while in the air from the Turnigy 9x transmitter.

    Read More 10 January 2013
  • jay-learns-to-fly-his-hk-trainer

    Jay learns to fly his HK trainer

    Took my son Jay to fly his new HK Atom trainer. To be honest I wasn't impressed, it was only a 2mph wind and there was next to no control, primarily because ...

    Read More 10 January 2013
  • axn-build-overview

    AXN Build Overview

    Here's a quick overview of my latest FPV build, an AXN Clouds Fly Floater Jet. Enjoy.

    Read More 09 January 2013
  • minus-three-eff-pee-vee

    Minus Three Eff Pee Vee

    Very cold early morning (-3C) but no wind. The sun was coming up so I thought I'd put the Easy Star up where she belongs and have a quick cruise around (until ...

    Read More 13 December 2012
  • narrated-early-morning-fpv-flight

    Narrated Early Morning FPV Flight

    Another narrated close in flight around my village in North Lincolnshire, much better video link today :)

    Read More 11 December 2012
  • first-fpv-narration-attempt

    First FPV Narration Attempt

    Well, 3rd actually. Technology has been mocking me of late :-) Thanks to Coyote for the DVR - I'll upload a better narration now that I know what I'm doing.,

    Read More 10 December 2012
  • fpv--landing-at-my-feet

    FPV - Landing at my feet

    Always nice to not have to walk to the plane after landing...

    Read More 04 December 2012
  • fpv--live-overlay

    FPV - Live Overlay

    Overlay of "live view" (my actual view is many times better than this image!) while I do a quick flight - had to land quickly, as my live view became blurry when the ...

    Read More 30 November 2012
  • fpv--greasing-the-landing

    FPV - Greasing the landing

    I've had worse landings than this one :)

    Read More 30 November 2012
  • fpv-meet-at-eagle-rc-heli-club

    FPV Meet at Eagle RC Heli Club

    Unofficial FPV meet in North Lincolnshire - here's some of the things Mark (MarkLincs), John (Keukpa) and myself (Steve W) got up to :)

    Read More 17 November 2012
  • keukpas-bixler-2-maiden-crash

    Keukpa's Bixler 2 Maiden Crash

    Either the prop is on backwards (looks fine) or, I think, needs more nose weight.

    Read More 16 November 2012
  • windy-fpv

    Windy FPV

    Just a short FPV flight with the Easy Star in 10-15mph winds, seems to handle it really well to be honest.

    Read More 14 November 2012
  • last-flight-of-the-day

    Last flight of the day

    Nothing spectacular, but a nice end to a good days flying :)

    Read More 11 November 2012
  • what-type-of-interference-is-this

    What type of interference is this?

    Warning - crap DVR footage, but what kind of interference is this?

    Read More 11 November 2012
  • bit-windy

    Bit windy

    Just a brief flight in the wind with the Easy Star.

    Read More 05 November 2012
  • teamftp-comes-to-play

    TeamFTP comes to play

    Simon flies his Zephyr II over the Humber Bridge, this is the takeoff and landing.

    Read More 02 November 2012
  • fpv-field-cruising

    FPV Field Cruising

    Cruising around the back field with the Easy Star.

    Read More 13 October 2012
  • fpv-at-the-park

    FPV at the Park

    Since I have range issues, I figured I'd do some close-in flying at the local park. Two goals, two crashes and plenty of fun :)

    Read More 08 October 2012
  • radio-lockout

    Radio lockout

    This was caused by the VTx being mounted on the tailboom, interfering with the 35MHz antenna. I've since moved the Vtx to the canopy area, and no more ...

    Read More 08 October 2012
  • just-some-low-cruising-around

    Just some low cruising around

    Had ten minutes on the way home from Tescos so decided to chuck the goggles on and do some low level flying around.

    Read More 06 October 2012
  • sudden-downpour

    Sudden Downpour

    Just took off with the Easy Star, then the heavens opened so I had to make a quick landing.

    Read More 04 October 2012
  • fpv-flying-with-coyote

    FPV Flying with Coyote

    Flying my Easy Star in North Lincolnshire, this was the first flight of the day checking to see if my Futaba range issues were solved - they weren't, but I still had ...

    Read More 04 October 2012
  • a-short-quick-fpv-flight

    A short quick FPV flight

    Just a quick close-in and low FPV flight with the EZ* before the sun dies. Only had 1/2 a battery as well. I just wanted to check to see if I'd sorted my glitching ...

    Read More 22 September 2012
  • coyotes-x8-after-4-days-lost-in-a-field

    Coyotes X8 after 4 days lost in a field

    Coyotes X8 ... post rescue and pick up.

    Read More 20 September 2012
  • humber-bridge-from-rc-plane

    Humber Bridge from RC plane

    Disappointing footage from my Easy Star of the Humber Bridge. Weather was crap, cloudy & windy, and I was using a #11 cameras which I mounted badly so ...

    Read More 11 August 2012
  • easy-star-cruising-around

    Easy Star Cruising Around

    Just a quick cruise around my new patch, line of sight flying but testing the gyro gains out in fairly blustery conditions. Fun was had, that's the main thing :)

    Read More 31 July 2012
  • ez-wing-view

    EZ* Wing View

    Just testing an alternative camera placement on the EZ*

    Read More 29 July 2012
  • engine-failure

    Engine failure

    Easy Star is having motor issues...

    Read More 21 July 2012
  • flitetest-hquad-maiden

    FliteTest H-Quad Maiden

    I built an H-Quad after watching the FliteTest guys fly theirs, and I'm pretty impressed with the results so far. This is the maiden flight.

    Read More 16 July 2012
  • buzzing-around-and-landing-practices

    Buzzing around and landing practices

    Just some quiet flying around with my Easy Star, with a few landing practices thrown in for good measure.

    Read More 28 May 2012
  • low-and-slow-with-the-easy-star

    Low and slow with the Easy Star

    Just some pointless line of sight flying with the Easy Star after getting kicked off my usual FPV flying location :(

    Read More 24 May 2012
  • quick-los-easy-star-blast-with-touch-and-go

    Quick LoS Easy Star Blast with Touch and Go

    Just wanted to check my new prop (motor sounds different as this one is actually balanced, lol), and the #11 HD camera in low light.

    Read More 23 May 2012
  • how-not-to-land

    How NOT to land...

    Almost took myself out :)

    Read More 17 May 2012
  • easy-star-with-fpv-pod-nonfpv-check-flight

    Easy Star with FPV Pod, Non-FPV Check Flight

    Just a quick non-FPV blast around the local industrial place to check all is well with the CoG on my Easy Star, after the re-installation of my FPV gear using the ...

    Read More 17 May 2012
  • fpv-maiden-of-the-easy-star

    FPV Maiden of the Easy Star

    I was sat at home, looked outside and saw how great the weather was. I was supposed to be waiting for my DVR to arrive before I flew FPV as I had no ...

    Read More 08 May 2012
  • windy-easy-star-flying

    Windy Easy Star Flying

    Testing my E-SKY Rate Gyro in the wind with my Easy Star. This test was flown to determine the flight characterisics of my plane in higher-than-usual winds so ...

    Read More 07 May 2012
  • fpv-and-los-crash-compilation

    FPV and LOS Crash Compilation

    A quick video showing some of my less successful flights over the last year... it's all fun and games folks :)

    Read More 24 April 2012
  • easy-star-crash

    Easy Star Crash

    A quick video showing an EZ* crash from today, elevator collet nut came off, meaning no elevator. No damage though, not even a dent :)

    Read More 23 April 2012
  • easy-fly-glider-montage-non-fpv-better-quality

    Easy Fly Glider Montage (Non FPV) Better Quality

    Some footage from todays flights with the Easy Fly Glider. As usual, I had some shitty luck with my FPV gear so I had no choice but to try and make the best of it ...

    Read More 13 April 2012
  • axn--some-late-evening-flying-around

    AXN - Some Late Evening Flying around

    Non-FPV flying with my AXN FPV platform, fully loaded. Has an e-Sky gyro on the roll axis to stabilise the footage from the #3 keyfob cam (with 2.8mm jelly lens)

    Read More 05 April 2012
  • hobby-king-f16-pusher-prop-conversion

    Hobby King F16 Pusher Prop Conversion

    I converetd my F16 from a 50mm EDF to a 6x4 prop on a 2650kv motor, works much better :)

    Read More 25 March 2012
  • soft-easy-fly-glider-landing

    Soft Easy Fly Glider Landing

    Typical landing..

    Read More 17 March 2012
  • tricopter-fpv-2

    Tricopter FPV #2

    Crash with the tricopter, FPV stylee.

    Read More 12 March 2012
  • first-tricopter-fpv

    First Tricopter FPV

    My first FPV attempt with the Tricopter at the local field.

    Read More 06 March 2012
  • tri-battery-test-1800mah-2c

    Tri Battery Test 1800mAh 2c

    2 cell battery this time, tricopter.

    Read More 04 March 2012
  • tri-battery-test-1000mah-3c

    Tri Battery Test 1000mAh 3c

    A test of the flight time with my tricopter on a 1000mAh 3cell - battery is a Gens Ace.

    Read More 04 March 2012
  • tricopter-precision-landing-attempt

    Tricopter Precision Landing Attempt

    Having fun with the tricopter in the kitchen.

    Read More 03 March 2012
  • tricopter-v3-maiden

    Tricopter V3 Maiden

    My tricopter made out of a delrin frame from xframes.org and pine arms - maiden flight.

    Read More 03 March 2012
  • tricopter-rebuild

    Tricopter Rebuild

    I rebuilt my tricopter - stripped excess wire and weight from it to get more flight time now that I know all of my gear works.

    Read More 25 February 2012
  • tri-in-the-garage

    Tri in the garage

    Dialling in my tricopter after some repairs.

    Read More 23 February 2012
  • frosty-foggy-axn-flying

    Frosty Foggy AXN Flying

    Had planned to fly FPV today but the XT60 connector on my ground station snapped off - DOH! So, here's some LoS flying at my field in the cold :) Enjoy.

    Read More 07 February 2012
  • fpvuk-intro-2

    FPVUK Intro 2

    Another quick sequence to use as an intro to my vids...

    Read More 05 February 2012
  • no-fpv-for-me-today

    No FPV for me today

    Too hazy and the cameras just fogged up instantly!

    Read More 05 February 2012
  • girly-hand-launch-fail

    Girly Hand Launch Fail

    What happens when you don't eat your spinach and you decide to hand launch your heavy AXN.

    Read More 03 February 2012
  • axn-ditch-crash-and-rescue

    AXN Ditch Crash and Rescue

    Aileron servo failed and I slammed into a ditch.

    Read More 28 January 2012
  • axn--frosty-flying-crash

    AXN - Frosty Flying Crash

    Flew too low with the AXN and caused a repair to become unrepaired. Gravity bites back.

    Read More 15 January 2012
  • axn--frosty-flying

    AXN - Frosty Flying

    Some early morning flying with my AXN.

    Read More 15 January 2012
  • axn--frosty-weather-crash

    AXN - Frosty Weather Crash

    Was flying LoS with the AXN and I went too low straight into the rock hard icy ground. Oops. All fixed now.

    Read More 15 January 2012
  • glider-crash

    Glider Crash

    Had a silly crash, don't know why :(

    Read More 11 January 2012
  • axn-fpv-video-link-dies

    AXN FPV Video Link Dies

    Flying my AXN with FPV Goggles and the feed dies - eek.

    Read More 30 December 2011
  • axn-floater-fpv-maiden

    AXN Floater FPV Maiden

    FPV flying with my AXN floater - mixed success really, my vtx is piss poor and needs replaced.

    Read More 30 December 2011
  • axn-maiden

    AXN Maiden

    Maiden flight of my AXN Clouds Fly Floater Jet, winds slightly blustery but no problem really.

    Read More 30 December 2011
  • chris-j-flying-his-easy-star-hd

    Chris J flying his Easy Star (HD)

    Chris flying his Easy Star in his local park with a wind vortex due to trees on three sides and a stiff brezze.

    Read More 04 December 2011
  • my-first-fpv-flight

    My first FPV flight

    No editing, this was my first FPV flight back in June :)

    Read More 03 December 2011
  • easy-fly-glider--flight-4

    Easy Fly Glider - Flight #4

    Just gliding around (line of sight) with my Hobby King Easy Fly Glider.

    Read More 21 November 2011
  • easy-fly-glider-flight-3

    Easy Fly Glider Flight #3

    This is the third flight with my Easy Fly Glider, doing some trimming.

    Read More 19 November 2011
  • easy-fly-glider-unboxing

    Easy Fly Glider Unboxing

    Unboxing my new Easy Fly Glider from Hobby King.

    Read More 11 November 2011
  • death-of-my-wildhawk

    Death of my WildHawk

    My WildHawk met its sad end on a blustery day in October 2011 - RIP.

    Read More 03 November 2011
  • wing-maiden

    Wing Maiden

    My scratchbuild wing, the maiden flight.

    Read More 25 October 2011
  • f16-maiden

    F16 Maiden

    Maiden flight of my F-16 made out of depron foam.

    Read More 16 October 2011
  • rebuild-maiden

    Rebuild Maiden

    I rebuilt my plane having ripped out its guts. Couldn't throw it out, not after all we've been through, so rebuilt - turned a bottle into a canopy, and here's the ...

    Read More 04 October 2011
  • giant-cod-dv-d005-camera-test

    Giant Cod DV D005 Camera Test

    Early morning test (7:30am)

    Read More 09 September 2011
  • mini-dv-d005-low-light-test

    Mini DV D005 Low Light Test

    Test video of my Mini DV D005 camera from Giant Cod, just before the sun went down.

    Read More 08 September 2011
  • collision-course

    Collision Course

    Had a nasty control problem today, caused me to slam into a house :( Plane is "fixed" now though, although a bit rougher and bent than it was beforehand... :)

    Read More 01 September 2011
  • lakeside-fpv

    Lakeside FPV

    A beautiful day in North Lincolnshire - time for some FPV :)

    Read More 22 August 2011
  • fully-immersed

    Fully Immersed

    My first Fully Immersed flight, without being able to see over or around the goggles.

    Read More 19 August 2011
  • rc-plane-camera-towing-fail

    RC Plane Camera Towing Fail

    I decided to build a little tow plane out of polysterene to pull behind my RC plane - all was well, until it blew up on take off, heh.

    Read More 13 August 2011
  • old-camera-fixed-lighting-test

    Old Camera Fixed Lighting Test

    Test of my old Turnigy gumstick camera which I think I've fixed - woohoo!

    Read More 03 August 2011
  • slow-flying-bumpy-fpv-fun

    Slow Flying, Bumpy FPV Fun

    Calm wind, but very bumpy/turbulent. Decided to do some really slow FPV to get used to the stalling characteristics of the plane through the goggulars.

    Read More 31 July 2011
  • lucky-escape

    Lucky Escape

    I had a great flight tonight but had a lucky escape after a bit of pilot error.

    Read More 30 July 2011
  • humber-estuary

    Humber Estuary

    Mixed FPV and LoS flying around the Humber Estuary, North Lincs.

    Read More 30 July 2011
  • rear-view-fpv

    Rear View FPV

    A nice flight tonight, starting with a view from the rear of the plane.

    Read More 25 July 2011
  • new-location-and-tree-crash

    New Location and Tree Crash

    Found a new location and flew FPV. Then, line of sight flight and I had a close encounter with a tree. Too close...

    Read More 25 July 2011
  • calm-flying

    Calm Flying

    Some nice calm flying around my house late evening.

    Read More 24 July 2011
  • glitching-horribly

    Glitching Horribly

    Some glitching going on right here!

    Read More 11 July 2011
  • late-evening-cruising-and-approach-practicing

    Late Evening Cruising and Approach Practicing

    Some quiet cruising around New Holland with the goggles on.

    Read More 10 July 2011
  • landing-practices

    Landing Practices

    Late evening landing practices, this one with a missed approach.

    Read More 04 July 2011
  • fpv-at-goxhill-airfield

    FPV at Goxhill Airfield

    FPV flight at the old RAF Goxhill Airfield in Lincolnshire. Too windy and had to make a sharp exit, but there's always next time - I *will* get some decent footage of ...

    Read More 04 July 2011
  • my-first-fpv-landings

    My First FPV Landings

    Here are my first two FPV landings with the WildHawk, blustery conditions - winds about 10mph.

    Read More 30 June 2011
  • slow-flying-and-cruising-around

    Slow Flying and Cruising Around

    Just a simple flight tonight, nothing special just cruising around with the goggles on at a reasonable altitude, then a couple of quick passes - enjoying myself, and ...

    Read More 28 June 2011
  • flying-around-and-railway-buzzing

    Flying Around and Railway Buzzing

    Some orientation practice, FPV stylee.

    Read More 28 June 2011


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