Back at the Bench

Its been a while since my last post, I got busy again, first off FPV. I will be building testing and flying FPV for the first time, I bought all the parts for the basic FPV setup, 5.8Ghz system, 600tvl camera and Hobbyking V2 goggles.

I have set the system up, but I am still having issues with the system. Motor + esc interference was a problem at first, but by using ferrite rings this was quickly eradicated. Problems are still present in the system. As the Video Tx is subjected to any vibration, it starts to scramble the signal. Its is baffling me But I will get round to fixing it up somehow.

Next thing is I started to build again, which is nice, this time around I downloaded the free FT Spitfire plans from the Flite Test website. They are excellent and clear to use, also there are build videos of the planes which help a lot. The following photos are of the progress so far. As it sits now its "ready" to for the maiden flight , I will try to airbrush and paint the plane on a later date. The electronics in the plane are:

4 x turning 9gram servos
1450kv Turnigy Motor (165w) and 7x6 propeller
Frsky V8R4-II reciver
Zippy 2200mah / 3000mah Mystery Battery


Its not the prettiest of things right now, especially with the masking tape, but it will do for the maiden flight. I will be covering the fuselage with tape and then panting it completely.

Thats it for now and Happy Flying.

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