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RC Aviation Adventures
Добавлен 12 май 2015
This RUclips channel is for various interesting or funny things that I come across.
Baudis GP15 JETA / GP Racer overview & maiden flight with Jetec E-80
I thought it'd be useful to some people out there if I made a video that covered some of the aspects of the Baudis GP15 JETA scale moulded glider. There is lots to say about this model but I've covered some of the main bits of info. I was missing when it came to putting the model together and taking it out for its maiden flight.
This is the standard carbon layup 160g carbon / herex / 50g glass. The colour is a white with a custom grey wing decoration to match the fuselage decals. I ordered the GP Racer / GP15 combo which means I got two 1st rate models for an excellent price as they share the same wings. I decided to go with the Jetec E-80 in the GP15 and left the GP Racer as a pure glide...
This is the standard carbon layup 160g carbon / herex / 50g glass. The colour is a white with a custom grey wing decoration to match the fuselage decals. I ordered the GP Racer / GP15 combo which means I got two 1st rate models for an excellent price as they share the same wings. I decided to go with the Jetec E-80 in the GP15 and left the GP Racer as a pure glide...
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Baudis Skywalker XL (5m) on the slope
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 года назад
I've had this model for about a month or so now. It is an absolute monster, and is a very capable model in many conditions. I have the standard 3.8 version as well and they are such different beasts. I absolutely love them both! :) Currently flying with: Leomotion 4038-2200 spinning a GM 18x10 prop Jeti Mezon 120 ESC Turnigy NANO-TECH 2700MAH 6S LiPo Jeti Power-ion RB 3100 2S1P with Jeti DSM ES...
NAN Explorer BF slope soaring (and hovering) at Haresfield Beacon, UK.
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.4 года назад
I've been flying the Explorer for a few weeks now and have taken it out in all kinds of conditions from a fair breeze (8 knots or so) to dead air. I'm pretty much a slope only flyer and this model is simply stunning. One of my all time favourites. It indicates lift better than anything I've flown and the big flying surfaces give ultimate control. I've set up crow brakes (butterfly) on this mode...
Explorer BF F5J - aileron servo and IDS installation
Просмотров 10 тыс.4 года назад
I wanted to make a really detailed video on installing the IDS for wing servos. I'll be using my new NAN models Explorer BF for this install. This install will be similar to any other moulded glider wing, and in fact I've used it on some non-moulded wings as well, like my Blanchard Calypso 6. When I was new to this topic it took me a long time to find all the info I needed to get this job done,...
Baudis Skywalker maiden flight. Selsley Common, UK. 3rd Jan 2020
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.4 года назад
Three days into the new year and the Skywalker is in the air! I was VERY impressed with how this model flies. If you're thinking about getting one, just do it, you won't regret it. I had three flights on January 3rd, each one pushing the model that bit further. It's a beautiful machine, and definitely a keeper! Not the best quality video but it captured the moment fairly well. I've digitally zo...
Baudis Skywalker 3.8m moulded RC glider unboxing
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.4 года назад
So my Skywalker arrived this week and I thought I'd make an unboxing video for all you folks out there. This is one beautiful glider and so well made. I'll be using MKS HV6130s on all surfaces except for the elevator which will use an MKS HBL6625. I'll be blogging the build on my website over the coming weeks so stay tuned to www.rcaviationadventures.co.uk for more RC action :)
Slope soaring Stuart Blanchard Calypso 6 - Selsley Common Westerly slope, UK
Просмотров 2084 года назад
Very light winds on this day on Selsley at 4-5 mph. Lift was really smooth though but the day was cut short due to some really heavy showers passing through.
Chris Foss Phase 6 at Frocester Hill in the tail of ex-hurricane Dorian
Просмотров 6414 года назад
Ex-hurricane Dorian passed by the UK after it wreaked havoc in the Caribbean and North America. By this stage wind speeds were down to just 25-30mph gusts - perfect for slope soaring a Chris Foss Phase 6. The lift was bumpy at times but cleared up as the afternoon went on.
Sailplanes International Osprey 100 Maiden Flight - Selsley Common May 2019
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.5 лет назад
This is the first flight of my new Osprey 100. The wind was light and hitting the westerly slope of Selsley Common. The lift was patchy but the model required only a little up trim to fly hands off. A little too much weight in the nose. After this flight I also reduced the elevator throws a touch as well to make it a little less twitchy in pitch. The model was built from plans and some laser cu...
Simprop Solution XL 4m sailplane slope soaring - Selsley Common, UK. May 2019
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.5 лет назад
I got my old Simprop Solution XL going again after a while away from the slopes and it's nearly back to its former glory. In celebration I thought I'd do a quick video to share. Lift was fairly patchy and the wind was pretty light at only 8-10 mph, so it was a bit of a struggle to get the glider much higher for any aerobatics. This was its second outing in recent times of the Solution, the firs...
Iron on heat shrink film removal tip
Просмотров 5475 лет назад
This is a method I use to remove stubborn old heat shrink film. The subject is a Model Technology Calypso 6 that was in a bit of a state! I've found that more expensive films such as Oracover or Profilm tend to come off easier, whereas the cheaper films leave behind a bit of a mess, unless you use this technique ;)
RC aviation workshop tour
Просмотров 3885 лет назад
I thought I'd do a little tour of my workshop to show you guys around. For more vids and RC Aviation fun head to my website - www.rcaviationadventures.co.uk
Align T-Rex 550L Dominator helicopter onboard GoPro
Просмотров 1858 лет назад
Testing out my new GoPro Hero 4 Black onboard my 550L. Unfortunately I dropped the throttle too low on finals and the helicopter suffered a hard landing which chipped one of the tail blades - now replaced! The rest of the heli is all okay though, thankfully.
Onboard Align T-Rex 550E - Turnigy HD ActionCam
Просмотров 1378 лет назад
This footage was captured on the 4th April 2016 onboard my Align T-Rex 550E. The Turnigy ActionCam is okay, but as you can see the footage isn't amazing quality. Not least the vibrations onboard seem to turn the ground into a sort of jelly? Saying that it is only about £25 so I can't complain. Interestingly the 550E didn't handle any differently with the camera sticking out of one side. Even at...
Tamiya Hornet RC car - onboard GoPro footage
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.8 лет назад
Onboard a Tamiya Hornet 1/10 RC car. It's quite a surprise what the suspension goes through! This was actually shot with a Turnigy ActionCam, which is similar, but probably not a good as a Go Pro Hero.
Align T-Rex 550L Dominator maiden flight
Просмотров 13 тыс.9 лет назад
Align T-Rex 550L Dominator maiden flight
Align T-rex 450L Dominator - 2nd Flight
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.9 лет назад
Align T-rex 450L Dominator - 2nd Flight
Certainly gobbles up the sky, thanks for sharing. Have spent a huge amount of time flying on that slope so great to see someone else enjoying it. Recently taken to walking to my flying slopes, this one is around 4 miles each way. 😄👍
Ahhhh I think we met a few days ago on the other side of the valley, I was flying the Fosa and my other Skywalker :)
Hi, awesome video. Can you please share what ESC did you use?
Thanks. I use a Jeti Mezon 160 Lite with the Jetec. It pulls about 140A with the throttle wide open. The ESC runs into a Jeti DSM ESC with a Jeti Power-ion RB 3100 to provide some battery redundancy 👍
Brilliant detailed installation thank you.
you're very welcome. I'm glad it was useful 👍
OP, I hope you're alive and well since this is the last video you've uploaded. I was wondering what sort of problems you encountered with the idea of mounting the ESC to the forward part of the bulkhead/jetec 80? One other question...does the size of the opening for the Jetec concern you as a point of structural failure?
Hi there. I've not had any issues at all. The ESC is mounted to the side of the fuselage, behind the bulkhead. Cooling seems fine and the Jetec retracts with a small amount of clearance between the fan casing and the top of the ESC. I can see how the size of the opening could be a structural concern, but again, I've not had any problems with this. I have only had one 'heavier' landing and I did not have an issue - thankfully! Saying that, a buddy of mine did have a bad landing that caused a small fracture behind the fan opening. There was more damage to other parts of the model so I would not say the opening is any more vulnerable than any other part of the airframe. Overall I find the build quality to be superb. I hope this helps!
Hi, do you or any other people still regularly fly on Selsley common? I've taken my Vortex 3 up there on a few occasions but never flown with anyone...
Hey man. Yeah I still fly there, I think club fliers tend to be Sunday mornings, but it's no where near as busy as it once was. I hope to see you up there one day! 👍
just watched you gp video , all be it a year ago , im well interested in purchasing can i contact yourself direct
Yes please do. You can contact me on my website rcaviationadventures.co.uk
Nice. Since 3 years ago when you did this video did you try some new IDS install like Thomas Liu or Oberflug Modellbau ?
Hummm no. I've only used Servorahmen and Baudis so far, I'll check them out 👍
Dear, I'm not confident in my English... If I understand well, according to what you have said the GP Racer is closed to the Skywalker 3.8? I own a SW and was interested in the GP Racer... If you can confirm that the performance of these 2 gliders are very similar? Thank you for your video
Hi there, thanks for the comment. I've flown the GP Racer for a while now it has quickly become my favourite glider. The 3.8 Skywalker is fantastic but the Racer can fly in much calmer conditions and finds lift very well. The GP Racer wing seem is a little more suited to finding thermals and I would say is more efficient than the Skywalker. I tend to fly the Skywalker in stronger winds now, and the GP Racer for pretty much everything else. I still love them both, but the Racer really suits my flying style. It's a superb glider. I now fly the Racer more than any other model I have, but I prefer to fly in calmer conditions where the lift is a little more scarce. I hope this helps.
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Hello! You've done a real service for people like me that are interested in purchasing this model. I'm sold on the Jetec 80 install that's offered by Baudis. I noticed that you did not include landing gear in your model. May I ask why?
Sorry for not replying sooner! I only fly from slope, not flat field, so there was no need to add the extra weight for me. If I were aero towing or launching and landing from flat fields I'd have included the gear.
yes, please do the same on the Skywalker XL ;-)
Your mix of roll with the flaps seems too excessive. On the full size it is about 40% mix and works well on my 6m ASH 26. Very nice model.
If you do your wiring like this the wires of the motor will brake in short time because they are not flexibel, also if the wire move at the soldering point of the esc it will break also - this is dangerous - please dont do it like this
Thanks for the comment. I really had trouble with the wiring because they leads are not long at all. I'd love to see how others do it. Maybe the leads need extending a bit, but I am reluctant to do so.
Great review dude ... I'm glad you like the GP15 👍
Cheers man. I love the combo for sure. Very different to the SW! Hope to catch you on a ridge soon ;)
@@rcaviationadventures7698 Yes for sure!.. and an utterly diff flying experience than the SW 👍
what radio is that?
This is a Jeti DS-16 mk2 NG 👍
Bravo.Thenks
nice Video, well done review/overview. Flying Video of "GP RACER" would be fine & further Skywalker XL videos. Thanx.
Thanks a lot. I’ll definitely get to the Racer and the Skywalker comb in that case 👍
Great video - you communicate lots of information. I think that comes from knowing your subject.
Thanks Andrew 👍
Excellent! Is that Pole Cottage?
Thanks Philip, the maiden was in the Brecon Beacons. I live down the south west but I do hope to get up to the Long Mynd at some point 👍
Thank you for your content. Very Good Video and Review.
You’re welcome bud, thanks a lot for the comment 👍
I have a double carbon GP15 with FES and a GP Racer fuselage. I disagree with you about landing. I find it one of my easier planes to land. In your video you show your landing flap at about 40 degrees, but later on the flaps go down almost 90 degrees. This is how I have mine and it makes a huge difference. Also I suggest you try having the ailerons on the inboard flaps only work when you move the aileron stick above half travel. It means you get full ailerons when you need it, but most of the time only the ailerons move. I also have a 3.8m Skywalker, so look forward to your review of it.
oh, for a minute there i thought u built that plane
very interesting. why not go with all-flying ailerons?
Ooooooooooooooooooo Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 🤘
Very enviro friendly sailplane, only have to charge the lipo once a year! Nice to not have music, can actually hear how quiet it is in the air. I have a whistling Valenta Sharon 4200, just love these bigger birds.
Excellent video, thanks for taking the time. I am expecting a new Orca Pro next week and will be installing the same ids (kst but same system). Nice trick with the cling film round the servos ! I have a 4m BF as well with the same mks servos, but bought it second hand so ids already in and i love it. I have been flying it in wind and off the slope heavily ballasted (it is a triple carbon wing). Without ballast i am at 1.7 kg, and i am adding 750 g. It is not really in it's element flying fast (anyway that is my excuse for the orca). For the epoxy i have a little suggestion , rather than the plastic bag i use a syringe ' ( no needle) and surprisingly because the nylon is so smooth that also comes clean after it has set and can be re-used. For difficult bits i stick a bit of heat shrink on the end and that is great for getting glue in difficult places. For my explorer bits I use F5Jpro in Greece, great service, i think they are vey close to NAN and get deliveries very quickly. Can't wait for some decent weather ! I have been using 850 mah 3s batteries in the explorer which i find a bit small two climbs and a decent reserve, but i don't fly competition so wanted something a bit bigger but still thin enough to fit right into the slim fuse, just found these in case you might like to give them a try hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-1500mah-3s-30c-lipo-e-flite-compatible-eflb15003s.html had to shorten the wires and change the plug but really good value and gives me a bit more time for fun flying. All the best, and thanks again, Rod
Thanks Rod. Love the idea of the syringe and heat shrink! I also have an Orca arriving soon, C64 X tail :D Be interested to hear your thoughts on it!
I learned something - Thank you! Happy Flying Year!
This is a verry Nice work shop 😉😉😉😉
Yikes ...... that looks fun, what a super location and what a shapely bird !!
What a stunning place to fly.
Good to see your Explorer in the air. I am looking for a model that is reasonably tough and durable. Does the Explorer seem OK in this respect? Also looking for something that will penetrate well and is easy to thermal - sounds like that's definitely the case. Hoping for some slightly calmer weather for flying my Geronimo. Happy flying.
Thanks for doing this excellent video - I am thinking of getting an Explorer myself, so this is very relevant - I am hoping that you will cover Flap install and the installation of the tail control servos.I am also keen to hear what you think about its flying qualities. By the way, I am just up the road from you in Cheltenham.
Hi Justin. I’ve actually recorded the flap install vid but I need to edit it and upload it. You’ve reminded me to get to that ASAP! Honestly the BF is an absolutely fantastic glider. I was in 4mph winds a few days ago on Selsley and it was finding lift and thermals everywhere. It’s absolutely magic. I managed 1,600ft in one thermal. With the big flaps you can descend nearly vertical and not gain airspeed. Mine is the standard version and comes in at just around 1250g all up. More than happy to chat more if you want to message me 👍
@@rcaviationadventures7698 Hi again - looks like the messaging option is no longer available on RUclips. I do have some questions about the Explorer BF - it sounds like the glider I am after... or maybe the Q version. Is the Standard version reasonably durable and tough? Is it easy to assemble/disassemble on the field? I am also looking for something that has nice flight/handling characteristics - ie easy to thermal. It would be good to see some video of your machine in flight. Did you get yours through ACE Model? Justin
Lovely flying
Nice build, you forget how pretty the Osprey series are. It's Gillies BTW not Giles LOL :-)))
Hey Neil! Thanks for the comment, and thanks again for the ribs, they made the build really smooth and made the wings really efficient! I've amended your surname in the post by the way. At least I got your name right on the build blog on my website :D lol
I'm glad that storm was good for something. Nice flying.
Love that sound when it passes close.
Me too! Thanks for dropping by 👍
Very nice! I see you took the trouble to drill all the boundary energising holes on the wing; I didn't bother because I doubt there was much science behind the feature. I maidened mine at Selsley more than 18 months ago. It has the same channel setup as yours and I also wish it had brakes. Mine is a portly 5.2 Kg with a painted finish and a 1000 watt electric setup. I hope we can fly our Solutions together one day.
Hey Ken. Thanks for the comment. Yeah I think I saw your vid the other day I think. Is your Solution the green one? I did drill the holes, but like you said I'm pretty sure it doesn't do anything aerodynamically useful. Interesting that you maidened yours more recently, they stopped making the XL a while ago didn't they? Was it a local model shop find or something? They seem like quite rare birds these days, so it's great that there's a couple flying locally now :)
Hi. Yes, mine is the Kawasaki green one. I bought my kit from Antics in Gloucester in 2000. Then it lay in my attic for 15 years+ unbuilt while I gained a family.
Ahhh very good! I remember many happy visits to Antics, not been there in years though. Happy flying, hope to catch you soon :)
Very Nice Video! Keep it up! :-)
nice ground shot
Looks like you need to add more gane brother tails not locked in🚁
+helibird7 Yeah thanks for that, it was a tad on the wobbly side on this flight! :D
very nice heli
Nice flight =)
+Edtheham Thanks a lot. The weather's been so bad recently I haven't taken the 550L out that much!
nice flight! I am running a Gpro FBL great bit of kit !
Peter Jordan Yeah I'm really liking the GPro myself. Had to make some adjustments to the 550 today, it was so easy with the bluetooth divide and m phone to adjust the settings at the field between flights :)