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Lucas Weakley
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This is a biweekly show that brings you into anything and everything RC
Stratolaunch Second Flight - Low Pass (April 29, 2021)
Since Strato isn't one of our projects anymore...
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6000 Subscribers!!! - Thank You!
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Thank you so much for subscribing! It seems I'm a little late with the upload, but here is a quick (unscripted) look at what I've been up too. By the way, I'm pretty sleep deprived here, so don't pay attentions to all the repetitive phrasing I uses haha. More content to come!
Atlatl Launch RC Glider
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This video has been a long time in coming. I've had this idea for years, but never found the time to test it out... Until now! The results were a little underwhelming, but I do plan on trying to perfect the idea in the future. The idea of having a small glider that I can fly around for fun almost anywhere is way to enticing to abandon. Video Credit: Atlatl in Slow Motion By, Paleomanjim2 ua-cam...
Scratch Built RC Engineering Test Plane
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This is a plane I've wanted to build for a while. Buster will allow me to test ideas and designs like asymmetric platforms, oblique wings at subsonic speeds, cambered vs deflected airfoils, and be the test bed for some personal KF airfoil research. If you'd like to build Buster and follow along with my experiments, you can purchase PDF plans using the link below. All the funds I receive go dire...
I'M BACK!!! - RCPowers F-18 Build
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Watch as I rediscover my passion for RC! It's been awhile since I've built or even flown an RC aircraft and in this video I share the reasons why. Now with some more time, a beard, and a new intense interest in the hobby, I'll be creating more flying projects and content for this channel. Subscribe to not miss out! This is an amazing plane by RCPowers. Dave is actually the sole reason I'm in th...
I Learn How to Fly Paramotors - With AviatorPPG
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AviatorPPG Interview: ua-cam.com/video/8LgEcvP2-Kw/v-deo.html Towing Original VIdeo: ua-cam.com/video/h4lmRhTOtOI/v-deo.html AviatorPPG: www.aviatorppg.com/ My Website: lucasweakley.com/
00 - The LogBook Podcast Introduction
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Here's my newest project, a bi-weekly podcast all about aviation stories. More information and the rest of the episodes at: thelogbookpodcast.com/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logbook/id978833445?mt=2 Overcast: overcast.fm/podcasts/show/287110/09zqQL Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-logbook?refid=stpr
$50 Plane Challenge - IncomingRC
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Parts List, PDF Plans, Kit: lucasweakley.com/product/50-plane-hardware-kit/ Build Videos: Power Pod: ua-cam.com/video/thtgMAeZ3to/v-deo.html Mini FT Delta: ua-cam.com/video/KFZKUi_56Os/v-deo.html Bumble Bee: ua-cam.com/video/ofaqWFDlF7A/v-deo.html Mini Maker Trainer 2: ua-cam.com/video/1qvn1lCrRrs/v-deo.html Music: From The Dust - "Keep it Moving" ua-cam.com/video/9Gw31qSpTNw/v-deo.html
MH Tricopter 3D Printed Tail Build
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Here is a quick video showing the construction of the upgrade to the wooden tilting tail assembly that used to come with the Maker Hangar Tricopter Kits.
ERAU College Success
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So I go to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) now studying for Aerospace Engineering. For my University 101 class we had to interview 2 people about college success. More RC videos to come, thanks for sticking with the channel!!!
3D Printed Aerial Video Quadcopter Design - IRC
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I’m back!!!!! Maker Hangar 2 is over and I’m back in my channel. Due to popular request, in this video I’ll be showing you around my quadcopter, the Tetraeta 2. Kits won’t be sold but you can build your own if you have access to a 3D printer. More videos to come! Subscribe and stay tuned! Last Episode: HURC Maker Trainer: ua-cam.com/video/qE5vtXc2kI8/v-deo.html Motors: www.headsuphobby.com/Emax...
Head's Up RC Maker Trainer - Incoming RC
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Heads Up RC: www.headsuphobby.com/ Parts List: 450 Zoom Brushless Motor: www.headsuphobby.com/Power-Up-450-Zoom-Outrunner-Brushless-Motor-H-225.htm 40 Amp ESC: www.headsuphobby.com/HURC-40-Amp-Brushless-Motor-ESC-G-645.htm 2200 mah Lipo Battery: www.headsuphobby.com/111v-2200mah-50C-EZ-Flite-Pro-Lipo-Battery-with-T-plug-F-216.htm 9 gram Servos (x3): www.headsuphobby.com/Towerpro-9g-SG90-Sub-Mic...
Super Kinetic 815 Review - Incoming RC
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My first review for HobbyKing! I love this plane, it flies so well and its pros definitely outweigh the cons. Be sure to go check out this plane on HobbyKing! Check it out here: www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=39853&aff=678992 Music: Airplane Mode Josh Woodward (joshwoodward.com/) Morning Blue Josh Woodward (joshwoodward.com/)
BBTV - Maker Hangar
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Maker Hanger is finally out!!! This has been a work in progress since January and I think it came out really well. Episodes come out Tuesdays and Thursdays on MAKE's youtube channel (ua-cam.com/users/makemagazine). Maker Hangar Episodes: ua-cam.com/play/PLwhkA66li5vCTL5lUm0zoCBBY4LNPTGeO.html Make: makezine.commakezine.com Music: Meizong - Colossus: ua-cam.com/video/f0muJGNEfko/v-deo.html
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BBTV - 9XR/Orange T-Six Reviews
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Here's a review of the Turnagy 9XR and Orange T-Six. I'm getting into the Physical and programable Pros and Cons of the radios and not their specs. Music: Morning Blue Josh Woodward (joshwoodward.com/)
BBTV - FIRST, Drone News, and More!!!
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BBTV - FIRST, Drone News, and More!!!
BBE - I'm Still Alive!!!/Team 3 Quad
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BBE - I'm Still Alive!!!/Team 3 Quad
BusyBee Extras - Update/1000 Subs/and More!
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BusyBee Extras - Update/1000 Subs/and More!
BusyBee TV - Ultra Micro T-28 Review
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BusyBee TV - Ultra Micro T-28 Review
BusyBee Extras - Pylon Racer/Super FPV40 Flights - Interactive Video
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BusyBee Extras - Pylon Racer/Super FPV40 Flights - Interactive Video
BusyBee TV - Scratch Build Troubleshooting (Part 2)
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BusyBee TV - Scratch Build Troubleshooting (Part 2)
BusyBee Extras - End of Summer Fly-In
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BusyBee Extras - End of Summer Fly-In
BusyBee TV - Scratch Build Troubleshooting (Part 1)
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BusyBee TV - Scratch Build Troubleshooting (Part 1)
In Australia the local aborigines had their own version of the Atlatl, they called it a womera. Basically the same device, it allowed them to throw a spear at a kangaroo faster and further thanjust using their arm.
The key to bungee launches is to move the hook well ahead of the cg, like 2-3 inches... Then when you let go, dont point it up at the sky.. Point it directly ahead.. Dont touch the elevator.. It will climb all by itself.. If you try and pitch up, it will loop or stall hard on the winch.. If the cg is too close to the neutral point, it will drag its nose in the dirt.. Oh and at least 50% expo on the elevator...
Great video. I'm thinking about getting into paramotoring so I've been reading and watching videos about it a good bit. Initially I was thinking I could just do my due diligence researching and get up there without training but after watching this it seems like it's really worth it and rewarding to take a training course. It seems like it's a great sport to get into. Thanks for posting
Thank you for this. I think I'll buy the eflite umx conscendo instead. You provided a real service. I almost bought one of these. I am glad I saw your video. Thank you for the honest review.
I've had a similar idea rattling around in my head for a few years. I think you can solve all your problems by having the atlatl attach point ahead of the cg.
Very interesting project, great experiments and story. DLG's typically have 3 portions the flaperons can be: launch, thermal and cruise. This works because the flap positions change the centre of lift (for/aftward) along the wing cord (which works like making a small tweet to the C/G portion) This however flaperons require a conventional tail design as doesn't work on a flying wing design.
What if the atlatl grabbed the plane at the CG point rather than the rear end?? That ought to eliminate the sudden down force at the end of the launch stroke. Using Hi-Starts or winches on our gliders, the attachment point was ALWAYS at or very near the cg.
Building and trimming a model glider is a bit harder than expected eh? You would be better off buying a glider that works and adapting the atlatl to it. Also I don't think a tail launch is the best idea. If your atlatl used the wing peg to launch a working glider, you could compare techniques. This was a total fail.
Need to think along the lines of a trebuchet mechanism on your atlatl arm. This would greatly reduce the angular loads and increase the intended velocity. Let's see what you can do with this?
A very useful and worthwhile analysis of this plane.
The incidence of the stab is easy: it must be parallel to the direction of flight. For the wing, it will vary from 0º to some positive degrees. My Funglider (great little all purpose model) has a full moving stab too.
Thank you for the great info!
Did you take decalage into account to combat the porpoise?
Why build a new design by guesswork, when there are hundreds of proven old timer designs for free?
I launch mine vertically and landing them horizontally..no parachute. No pvc..paper or plastic tubes instead.
Lucas weakly 9 years ago😅
Your Rc gear is way too heavy and the glider is gliding way too fast.
I just bought gear but haven't flown or trained. 1 thing i dont like about paramotor training is the cost. I think its like $300 to take a motorcycle class.
It is a lot easier to die in a paramotor vs. a motorcycle. More complexity in the thing you're learning = more expensive training. It's well worth the course for the peace of mind.
Launch from the CG
A rubber band gun launcher should be investigated. Need a hook built into the carbon fiber tube just behind the CG
I WAS GOING TO SUGGEST THE SAME IDEA....A HAND HELD CATAPULT ....
I had a similar idea when throwing the dogs ball using the throwstick. I wanted to launch a glider using a throwstick but... I would attach the stick on a hook at the cg and not at the tail.
Love this stuff, reading about it always made my head spin.
Very interesting thanks bud start my training in a month 👍
Hello 👋, liked your experiment. You might want to double the length of your throwing arm. Put a hinge in the middle of the arm that will stop whin it is strate. Move the ancer point ahead of cg & center of pressure. Just a thought wish you luck.
Didn't anyone ever tell you to always hold the model AT THE CG point when you toss it. The force, when applied applied to the tail, will always cause the rear end to try to trade places with the front end. Accelerating Force applied at the CG will be more effective. Think of it like this; You are standing on the middle of a skateboard and someone shoves you with force -you and the board both accellerate at the same speed. Now, have someone violently shove the BACK of the skateboard (and not you) and the board will shoot out from under you. This why your plane goes wonky when you are swatting it with the atlatl.
NO VOLUME When you speaking??? rest of vid ok.
Doesn’t look real. Crazy.
Dah....range is a function of sensitivity not # of receivers. More receivers means you can catch signals in different orientations easily...
no such word as levelly---its just level
the title of your vid is ridicolous, your plane can nothing, your ideas are 50 years too late
this is similar to an idea i had to launch a glider with a sling so you have a string attached to the nose of the glider with a little hook and swing it over arm and launch it like how a trebuchet would idk if it would work but itd be cool to try it
i just had another idea, what if you attach a long string to the wingtip of a glider and discus launch it by swinging it from the string, you could make it go really fast
i think its really funny you used 3d printed parts for an ancient invention
Really enjoyed the LED installation. I often wondered why they had didn't have a LED installed to let you know that your charger was working correctly or simply that your batteries were being recharged without question . But anyway well done
Un sacré look
the stability is also iffy because the contact and pivot point is at the very end of the plane. If the launching / pivot / connection spot was at the CG, maybe that is more controllable. No?
Thank you very much my friend, you are great. Thanks to you, I fixed my radiocontroller.
A spear is not only flexible but it has also no wings that would gave him lift at the front. The lift of the wings and the downwards kick at the end at release of the atlatl make the glider almost stall. You should try to make a bolt at CG and the atlatl with a kind of fork where the bolt fits into. when at release at almost vertical position the fork must be open to give it free..
Love from Bangladesh ♥️😊
Great video, calm and clear instructions covering exactly whats needed. I had a little carbon fibre stock and used a little ca glue to fix it. The Black cf made it look almost factory.... nah maybe not but it works 😉. Anyway, it saved a radio from the scrap pile.
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Why not move the launcher forward ?
the main difference in these brands is going to be in their parts, assembly and "quality control " process......both may have similar general range, however the odds of an Orange Rx leaving the factory and sold to the consumer with some type of electronic defect is going to be much higher than a Spektrum ..........
To keep my spinner in place I put a tiny dab of blue RTV in the hole and put it back, checked for alignment and left it to dry for 24 hours. RTV is easily removed yet strong enough to hold the spinner on. It wouldn't work for structural repairs. Medium cyanoacrylate would work and can be removed (softened ) by repeated applications of acetone. (Finger nail polish remover) The acetone may eat the plastic film, so you're on your own trying that. I haven't had to use it yet.
Your videos are very very interesting presented in a very approachable way. Excellent.
NO HOT GLUE.. Please people watch a couple other videos first.. and dont forget Horizon Hobby has live product support.. always ask them what to use for adhesive.. its free to ask. But could cost you hundreds if you use what some random dude on UA-cam put. That's probably why he didn't fly it after the repair. Yeah common sense. No hot glue. Some people like to put bad information on purpose. This guy is cool he just doesn't know any better. Also 5 minute epoxy... bad idea....!! Good luck scraping that off for another repair.
Big thank you for introducing me to this rc aviation hobby ❤️❤️!! Happy to see the new video 👍🏼
why you got paper my guy
Wow! 😮
why aren't the tails connected?
you work for strato now?