kevin922

This guy had a video featured on the front page of myspace (not this video) but i like the sound effects on this one here

Anyone have any experience with this product? I'd be interested in hearing how successful it is.

Well they must have had two episodes with skydivers, because in this episode "he" was a she.

I was watching the online shows of Identity (http://www.nbc.com/Identity) and one of them has a "Skydiver" on the show as one of the people who you have to guess their identity. Anyone know who the skydiver is ? Kevin

here GlobalSat DG-100 is a GPS data logger that records track data from the received GPS signal. With a GPS logger and antenna built in a miniature construction, DG-100 features an all-in-one, cost-effective GPS logger solution. The DG-100 records time, date, speed, altitude and GPS location at preset intervals. Based on the SiRF star III chipset, DG-100 offers accurate position tracking capabilities. All recorded GPS information can be downloaded to the computer. It is a convenient, economical way for later review of your recorded histories. Simply connect the DG-100 to your PC or Notebook, and then download the track-log to your PC for use with Windows based software utility. User can easily export the recorded points to Google Earth and Google Map. It is ideal application in fleet management, marine navigational aids, traveling and consumer personal use. You also can use the DG-100 as an USB GPS mouse. It is another good feature for DG-100. Features SiRF StarIII chipset 20 channels Allowing user to store up to 50000 points. Two NiMh batteries for more than 20 hours continuous operation. USB interface Power On/Off button for easy use. Three preset saving intervals (Time/Distance) can be selected by slide switch. Three LEDs to show the status of GPS, battery and memory. MMCX port for external GPS antenna. USB G-mouse function. User friendly Windows based software utility. User may use the software utility to do the following functions: Upload recorded data Change Recording Interval Configuration setting Delete corded data Exporting and mapping your recorded data: Exploring to KML (Interface with Google Earth) Show recorded data on Google Map Text format Excel file format Specifications Electrical characteristics GPS standard : SiRF Star III GPS antenna : Built-in patch antenna Operation time : Up to 20 hrs Charge time : 7 hrs Battery charging: USB connector @ 350mah Power button Power On/Off : Press and hold for 3 second to On/Off the device Instant save : press button once to save a waypoint manually when device is active Status LED's • GPS status : Flashing green - GPS position is fixed Steady green - GPS position is not fixed • Power status: Solid Red - • Device is power on Flashing red: device is in low battery power Solid amber - battery is being charged • Memory status Flashing blue: memory is 2/3 full Solid blue: memory is full

I have a blade CP.. i can fly it without crashing but i'm still learning.. I went to the hobby store and bought an aluminum rod which was the perfect size for a tail boom... lighter, stronger, cheaper. Also have a wireless camera for it. They're fun, they get expensive quick though! (just ask Skymonkey1)

Chuck, Where are these plastic blades you speak of? Kevin

Hey, if anyone in here jumps in romania shoot me a PM. Have a question.. Thanks, Kevin

That sucks! Your next purchase should be this: Spektrum DX6

I didn't want to stray the other thread too much from it's intended purpose, so for all you LCD TV/HDTV buffs, a few questions: 1) I'm looking at the Sharp 37D90U (37 inch, 1080p, w DVI input). The size is right, and ultimately I want to run my computer into it via a DVI run through the wall so that I can use a wireless keyboard/mouse to have TV access in my living room. With that in mind: A) What is the best way to accomplish this run? I'll probably need 50 feet - I've seen mention of DVI over fiber, unsure about that. The 50 foot DVI cables i've seen are pretty pricey. 2) I'm thinking about hanging the tv on the wall - are there any suggestions on how to do a clean install with respect to all the cables for power, components, etc? 3) Any comments about that particular TV? 4) There was also a post about HD movies on DVD, I assume you need a special DVD player such as blue-ray in order to view those? Thanks ! Kevin

Awesome pictures, I have to come to keys boogie next year.

I believe that is scott "BLAND" - nice flying with you medusa.. How's the extranet? Kevin

I've been in a few different chilis restaurants in different states and have noticed some of the same photos tacked on the wall.. I'm guessing they are some kinda stock photography (I originally thought "oh cool, this must be the owner doing various things") anyway - one of the photos is a group of guys huddled around what appears to be a king air ready to go skydiving.. they are all experienced jumpers, and it appears to be a NY DZ.. anyone know the story behind that photo?

Yep, but my goal was to find out what DZ.commers jumped where.

Anyone live/jump in Oklahoma? If so WHERE!? What is the "popular" dropzone and how far is it from Oklahoma City? (and for the bonus question, include if you fly wingsuits) Thanks!

Has anyone talked with the folks at JII-Wings lately? I've been trying for a few weeks to get in touch with them via the info email address with no luck.

wonder if it was because of the materials used and the ease of prep/ sewing? anyone know off hand if the factory they were made in still open? I hope that an updated Phi in some form or another comes back at some point. It did show it self to be an interesting design.. just not sure it worked how they expected it to.. I was told it had something to do with production times, etc... but who knows

Check this out here you'd think they'd get some better gear to throw on that guy

$4.00! Cheap crash! Wait 'til you break a set of graphite blades and a boom on a gas job, and find you also need a new main shaft, feathering spindle, stabilizer bar etc... Oh believe me i've gone through probably 6 sets of carbon fiber blades.. if you know a cheap alternative to those let me know!

Pretty cool. Is it lighter? I bought two, both the same length however one was thicker on the inside. The thin one (which is easily bendable) is lighter but the thick one is either the same weight or slightly heavier - but much more durable. The blade had no problems flying with it.

So I broke my tail boom a couple of days ago and went into hobby town to get a replacement... at 4.00 a pop i feel it is pretty pricey for a graphite rod. So, I picked up a 1.50 almuminum (I think it is aluminum) piece that was a perfect fit! They sold them for general purpose building (trains, planes, etc). Threw some super glue on it and shoved it in and away I went. Much cheaper than replacing the normal tail.

It starts that way, as the battery gets lower you do have to adjust it while it is flying.

Due to the fact that the tail is run from a seperate motor not a belt or shaft, the trim for the anti torque pedals (the one on the bottom left) starts on one side and moves to the other as the battery runs down. So don't center that one. Quote This is a true statement, but don't you still start with it centered on the remote and then as the battery drains adjust it to the left or right or whatever while it is flying? I apologize if i'm giving bad advice - I just taught myself how to fly the thing..

That cracks me up...

I didn't have a dremel so I made it work :) Your milage may vary. Have you done any adjusting with the two settings on the 4-in-1? I found when I was learning that one of them was causing the heli to turn to the right on its own. (Make sure on the remote everything is trimmed to center) Congrats on not crashing yet :)