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That's according to comments by Russell Coutts, the CEO of Oracle Team USA.
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You probably already knew that, but more confirmation came today in a San Francisco Business Times conversation with the Odd Job to Ellison's Goldfinger, Oracle Team USA's CEO Russell Coutts. He told them that, "the chances are good" for a return to San Francisco. "Everyone agrees on our side that it's a fantastic venue," he said. The article went on to say that, "Cup sailors had enjoyed competing close to the shore where they could hear the screams of spectators [...] and it gave TV a spectacular backdrop to the racing action."
But the return of the America's Cup is as uncertain as a lead by Team New Zealand. Ellison and the city are currently negotiating about the particulars of re-staging the races. San Francisco has suggested that Cup organizers use Piers 27-29 for viewing and team bases, as well as other facilities on Piers 19.5, 23, 31, and 80.
Oracle Team USA won the Cup after it was found to have cheated during one of the races. Despite Ellison's and some politicians' rosy predictions, at last count staging the Cup had cost the city $5.5 million in tax dollars. In news that was sure to prick up the ears of John Gollinger and Art Agnos, Coutts told the Business Times that, "there are other political influences within the city that can change" the return of the Cup.
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Did the Congress bet wrong on Ashok Gehlot?
Rohit PariharJaipur | Sunday, September 16, 2012
For past two years there has been continuous discussion within the party on replacing Gehlot with a dynamic face who could deliver.
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Two recent surveys, about the prospects of Congress in Rajasthan if general elections were to be held now, have drawn identical conclusions: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot can't make the party win.
According to the survey the Congress is likely to get just 5 seats out of 25; a loss of 15 from the 20 berths it won in 2009.
However, what has the party more worried is that Gehlot falls short when compared to BJP's Vsaundhra Raje's popularity. With State Assembly Elections due in December 2013, the Congress seems resigned to a likely wash-out.
For past two years there has been continuous discussion within the party on replacing Gehlot with a dynamic face who could deliver.
Yet, he has survived to stay on and on. The party is wondering whether it will help at all to replace him now.
A very vocal view within Rajasthan Congress is: Why he was picked up as chief minister in the first place despite his disastrous stint in power earlier?
Gehlot was dropped three times from Union ministries due to his ineptitude when he was a Member of Parliament.
A strong anti-incumbency against Shekhawat's eight years in power was the reason Congress won in 1998. Gehlot himself admitted that the party won without making any effort. Gehlot then succeeded in becoming chief minister surpassing veteran Paras Ram Maderna, the highly regarded Chadan Mal Vaid and contemporary Girija Vyas. Congress had calculated that a young chief minister would be able to deliver but Gehlot failed.
Gehlot's lack of political strategy meant that in his first three years of office he brought no value addition to the party's rule, specifically with respect to raising money for the state. By the time he got around to borrowing money it was too late to launch schemes that could be implemented in time for the 2003 assembly elections.
Gehlot also earned a reputation of talking big, making grandiose announcements without actually doing anything. His claims of extraordinary drought relief measures and free distribution of wheat did have a feel good impact on people within the state. He emerged as a popular leader in surveys done in the run-up to elections in 2003 but by the time polling day came, voters no longer bought into his claims as there was nothing on ground.
Many politcal observers feel his past track record is the reason Gehlot has been getting such bad press ever since he assumed office again in December 2008.
Gehlot also proved ineffective at managing his administration and ended up alienating employees, most of who reacted by voting against him in 2003.
Consequently, in his first five-year-tenure, Gehlot lost every election; general elections to local bodies to panchyats to almost all bye-elections. Follwoing his assembly debacle Gehlot was ordered to stay away from Rajasthan by the high command.
It was C.P. Joshi, as PCC chief, who was responsible for the party's revival in the state. Joshi's management brought the Congress back to power in Assembly Elections 2008 but on a narrow margin. Compared to Vasundhra Raje's superior administration skills and vision, Gehlot seemed like an absolute rookie, an impression which is deep seated in the public's perception of Congress in Rajasthan.
Unfortunately for Congress, Joshi lost the assembly elections by one vote and it is only now that the Rajasthan High Court has declared that election invalid. The ideal way for the Congress would have been to make Joshi CM in December 2008 itself and let him win from any other assembly seat within six months.
However, Gehlot and his lobby in Delhi sabotaged that attempt. Joshi tolerated it and worked hard as state president. He worked wonders for the party in the Lok Sabha elections in 2009 and won a Parliament seat from Bhilwara.
Thereafter he tried to expand the party's base by suggesting that those who lost elections not be accommodated in official bodies.
Joshi wanted to reward those who were denied tickets but who kept working hard for the party in the hope of recognition or otherwise. Gehlot veiwed Joshi's attempts as a challenge to his authority as he wanted to reward his men who were either losers, incapable of winning any election or advisers with vested interests.
Gehlot ultimately ensured that Joshi was removed as PCC chief. Gehlot kept rewarding non Congress MLAs in lieu of their support to his government, ignoring loyal MLAs.
The high command even now continued to allow Gehlot to run state affairs, through Chander Bhan who replaced Joshi, and the government as personal property. Gehlot appointed most of his loyalists - mostly incompetent, responsible for his 2003 defeat and poor governance - to various bodies.
Whosoever, including Joshi, tried to criticise Gehlot, was silenced by the high command. Sonia Gandhi herself protected him.
Now she has realised that a defeat in Rajasthan will be blamed on her entirely. And party is wondering if it is too late for damage control by a leadership change.
The high command is now reportedly looking at leaders like Joshi, Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and Sachin Pilot and PWD Minister Bharat Singh to do fire fighting for the party. Any of them will accept the challenge to bring Congress back in the race but the generally accepted view is that Gehlot may have done far too much damage to give the party any realistic chance in the next elections.
Gehlot is not willing to quit and has off late been openly displaying his resentment by refusing to visit flash flood victims in the state. In fact he refused until Sonia Gandhi decided to do it herself. He seems to have lost the desire to govern whatever little he is capable of.
Corruption is at its peak and the way he sold Jal Mahal and Mansagar lake almost for free to build a massive commercial complex, has damaged whatever little credebility he was left with. The common man feels he can do nothing; he can neither get roads repaired, nor new ones built and can't protect government land.
Many crucial posts in the state government are lying vacant with additional charges being given to look after them.
On many occasions, it is only court directives which make his government work.
But that will not fetch Congress votes.
A late acceptance of Gehlot's inabilities will cost Congress dear in assembly polls.
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► Todd Cooper Memorial Grants for Technology and Equipment of $500 each went to Christopher L. Sugiuchi of Chase Street Elementary School and Jennifer Thiel of Gaines Elementary School to buy video cameras and editing software for classroom projects.
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Just curious in how hard it would be to create and implement a language pack for my scripts. How would I go about doing this?
Its not really difficult at all, but it depends completely on what you have. Instead of doing any word hardcoded, you would create say a phrase index. So you would take your database, add a phrase table that has say, a variable name, a language set (this I would do just an id for, and link it to another table for the languages), and a replacement set. Actually, it depends on how much replacement you want to do, you may want to add a pageset or something for it, like so:
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$lang['id'] = 1; // This is an auto incrementing number, not nessessary, but nice to have.
$lang['language'] = 2; // Lets say 2 is equal to english.
$lang['variable'] = 'replace_my_words_with_phrase';
$lang['replacement'] = 'I\'m being replaced by an English phrase.';
$lang['group'] = 'global';
Ok, so we have a table, inside is phrases that we would like to use. I have added the group option to help balance the load a little bit. To use a group option you would need to state it at the beginning of a script:
$langroups = array('global', 'news'... etc.);
function language()
global $langroups, $userprefs, $defprefs, $langroups;
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/* We have a language set, so default is english, but a user has stated spanish.
Good to go. If user has stated nothing, or set = -1, revert to default.
$languagebase = mysql_query("
SELECT lang.id, lang.charset, lang.title, words.id AS wordid, words.language, words.variable, words.replacement
FROM languages AS lang
LEFT JOIN words AS words
ON lang.id = words.language
WHERE lang.id='" . $langset . " AND words.group IN ('" . implode("', '", $langroups) . "')
// If you have a lot of words to replace, you may want to use two queries, as I find a join takes longer.
while ($conver = mysql_fetch_array($languagebase))
$langwords["$conver[variable]"] = $conver['replacement'];
return $langwords;
$lang = language();
// To use:
echo $lang['welcome_to_my_site'];
// This should display the words, Welcome To My Site, in which ever language is now set.
Please note that I have not tested this code ONE BIT. It should work, but its different than the one that I have used. The most important thing to remember IMO is to add the groups section to it, so that you can maximize the number of words used and not overkill your database. In either case, it would always be extremely extensive, and expect a higher load time. You could attempt to cache the information if you would like, though I'm not certain how that will really effect your load times in the long run.
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This Blog is here to help others who are interested video piloting/Driving in the newly growing and exciting Hobby of First Person View (FPV or RPV) that has become popular with Radio Controlled airplanes, R/C helicopters and more resently cars and boats.
What is First Person View? also known as FPV, it's an intelligent term given to video-piloting by one of the pioneers of this kind of flight (cyber-flyer*) describing the use of video camera(s) to pilot a RC heli/plane by sending the video back to the user by a wireless transmitter/ receiver so the user will see what the plane sees. So in short this puts you in the pilot seat of your RC airplane.
For a lot of people this makes flying RC even more fun and gives the user a real sense of controlling their aircraft/vehicle. Most people who enjoy piloting by video and do well with it are typically persons who like video simulation games like flight simulators. Among others are Full-size aircraft pilots, they seem to pick it up quite easily.
The uses of FPV are vast for all kinds of fun projects. So be safe, have fun and follow all local, state and national laws.
The Mission
This Blog is here to cover projects relating to FPV wireless camera equipment, GPS, On-Screen Displays, Head-Trackers, etc...and how to use them with your R/C aircraft. It does not cover aircraft set ups or motors. There are plenty of Hobby Shops and Websites that have great information already on these subjects.
It 's believe by myself and others that First Person View piloting will be a big part of the future of radio controlled hobbies and this site is here to help others understand what is needed to get involved. Since FPV piloting is fairly new idea to the RC hobbyist, it can seem difficult to get started and with it being a new way to pilot RC this can make most hobbyist confused when researching for it.
So we saw a need to help the newbie who is looking for the fun part of this hobby and not wanting to spend hours or days deciphering all the forum info relating to FPV, you can easily get lost in all the "jibber jabber" and different equipment being used and developed for it. We hope to make it easier to understand so you may better enjoy this exciting part of the hobby.
In no way do we think we'll be able to answer all of your questions but hope this site will help you with the basics. If you have questions that haven't been answered here please check out RCGroups FPV forum where there's a lot of helpful FPV Pilots that will try to answer it for you.
What it takes to get Started in FPV Piloting:
If you are new to wireless video the first thing is to get a wireless video system that will fit your needs. First you must consider what type of FPV piloting you will be doing, long range or short. Long range will require more equipment and a powerful wireless transmitter 200mw or more. We will assume that you already have a RC Plane, Heli, Car or boat and are familiar with the radio controlled hobby.
If not we suggest you start with a Radio Controlled Aircraft/Vehicle and become good at controlling it before you ever try FPV piloting. Even though some hobbyist may think it's easier to control a RC aircraft/vehicle through the use of FPV it's not. Most people who have done it will tell you it is hard to get it at first but worth the reward once you master it.All you really need to get started with FPV is a:
1. Small light weight security type color camera like the KX-131(5 volts) or the KX-151(12 volts) (CCD is preferred) Available from (www.readymadeRC.com) (www.rc-tech.ch) (www.nghobbies.com) (www.futurehobbies.com)
2. Wireless video Transmitter and matching Receiver (www.readymadeRC.com) (www.rc-tech.ch) (www.nghobbies.com) (www.futurehobbies.com)
3. Monitor bigger then 7" or video goggles (most popular) for the pilot to view. (Fat Shark) (Head Play)
4. A separate battery to run the video equipment inside the aircraft, using planes battery can make for poor video and if the aircraft battery runs out you will lose your video feed (Video Drop Out). Try to keep all your equipment using the same voltage like all 5volts or all 12volts, most companies have both.
Not all wireless system are "Plug N Play" like the PilotViewFPV from Hobby-Lobby starter system so some soldering skills maybe needed depending on what you purchase. Older systems come with bulky RCA/BNC stereo/TV connectors which most serious FPV Pilots like to replace with smaller, lighter servo type connectors espically if space and weight are a issue.
You will be better off understanding how Radio Controlled vehicles operate and what type of equipment will be needed before you start.
A good platform for FPV is a well built RC Aircraft/Vehicle keeping in mind that you will be adding more weight for a Video Transmitter (about 2oz), Camera (1.5oz) and a separate power source (battery 2oz) and that's just the basics.
Another thing to consider is the aircraft. Electric RC has come a long way in the past couple of years with the newer Brushless Motors and Lipo batteries that allow for longer flights. They're recommend for FPV over gas (nitro fuel) and don't have the mess associated with fuel.
Trainer aircraft can make a good platform and some modifying of the equipment location may be necessary to keep the center of gravity (CG) correct along with a more powerful motor, larger prop, etc...
Some popular planes for getting started in FPV are the Multiplex (MPX) Easy Star and Twin Star II which are made from a durable EPP foam. There's also the electric Telemaster, GWS Slow Stick, some flying wings, etc... Even though you might be a expert flier we suggest starting with something like the Easy Star plane when trying FPV for first time.
It's also a good idea to have a plane dedicated just for FPV as changing back and forth will cause you more headaches. Once you have the plane you will need to install your wireless camera gear. It's a good idea to keep the wireless video TX 10" or more away from the planes RX and antenna and try to keep servo wires separated from video wiring. This will keep any interference down to a minimum or none. Camera mounting is usually in the cockpit area giving a pilots view.
Some FPV pilots prefer to see apart of the aircraft's nose and some don't want anything but the view so final camera placement will be up to you. Another great way to practice FPV is to use a simulator like G4 RC Flight Sim which allows you to fly from the cockpit view (not able on photo fields). I use the simulator for FPV helicopter practice and has helped tremendously, not to mention cutting down on repairs from crashes and saving money.
To get started with FPV you will need the following:
1. Small light weight security type color camera like the KX-131(5 volts) , KX-151(12 volts) or a Higher quality SN555 (CCD is preferred) Available from (www.readymadeRC.com) (www.rc-tech.ch) (www.nghobbies.com) (www.futurehobbies.com)
2. Wireless video Transmitter and matching Receiver (www.readymadeRC.com) (www.rc-tech.ch) (www.nghobbies.com) (www.futurehobbies.com)
3. Monitor bigger then 7" or video goggles (most popular) for the pilot to view. (Fat Shark) (Head Play)
4. A separate battery to run the video equipment inside the aircraft, using planes battery can make for poor video and if the aircraft battery runs out you will lose your video feed (Video Drop Out). Try to keep all your equipment using the same voltage like all 5volts or all 12volts, most companies have both.
Not all wireless system are "Plug N Play" like the PilotViewFPV starter system from Hobby Lobby so some soldering skills maybe needed depending on what you purchase. Most come with bulky RCA/BNC stereo/TV connectors which most serious FPV Pilots like to replace with smaller, lighter connectors epically if space and weight are a issue.
Most popular recommended set-up for basic First Person View, FPV piloting:
1. **Multiplex EasyStar with a brushless motor (2400kv-3000kv, 6x5apc prop) and matching ESC (25-35 amp) Hi-Tec HS-81 servos**
2. Futaba , 9C (9channel), 12Z, 14MZ if you plan on using a plug n Play head-tracker (Head-Tracker not recommended for beginners)
3. KX-131(5v) or KX-151 (12v) camera (mounted on Pan & Tilt servos if using Head-Tracker)
4. 50mw to 500mw 2.4ghz or 900mhz wireless audio/video transmitter with whip antenna
5. Matching wireless receiver with a patch antenna (standard whip is fine for short range flights)
5a. 5v voltage regulator for 5v wireless gear not necessary for 12v gear
6. Separate 2 cell (for 5v) or 3 cell (for 12v) 480mAh Lipo battery for powering wireless video gear
7. Video goggles or monitor with good resolution
**It's a good idea to go with a brushless motor when adding the extra weight of camera equipment. It's been reported the stock brushed motor set-up may still work with the added weight but performance will be lacking.
Note: If using a 2.4ghz radio like Spektrum/Futaba it will be necessary to use a 900mhz(.9ghz) or 1300mhz (UK) wireless video system and not a 2.4ghz system due to interference with 2.4ghz radios.
Your First FPV Piloted Flights
Once you have done a range test you should fly your new FPV plane in normal view until you get the hang of how your new plane flies and get all the trims set to your liking. When you feel comfortable to move on to FPV it is recommended that you don't use a Head-Tracking Gyro with a pan and tilt set-up for your first few FPV flights and that you use your camera in a fixed position Pointing Straight Ahead (don't point camera down). This will help with visual flight (VFR) in allowing you to put the horizon in the center of the screen during level flight you will be better able to till whether your climbing, descending or banking a lot easier.
This will also help you become oriented with your aircraft and what to expect while flying FPV.
Another good idea and can't be said enough is "Have a Spotter" to watch your aircraft. Having a spotter is a important FPV tool and if possible have your spotter hooked to your radio with a buddy box/trainer cord. If you become disoriented or lose video feed you'll be able to select your trainer switch allowing the spotter to take over your aircraft until you can regain it. Don't fly over 400' altitude (FAA rules in US) keeping in mind that your spotter must be able to see your plane and it's orientation. Try to keep level flight and refrain from doing loops, rolls, hammer heads, etc.. until you become a good FPV pilot.
Piloting by FPV takes a lot of concentration and can be hard at first so if your thumbs (fingers) are shaking that's normal for most newbie's but should go away after a few flights. Don't fly to far!!! Most first time FPV pilots fly out of range on there first flights and it's easy to do so stay close by and expect shorter flights since most new FPV pilots tend to use more power, practice flying slow at a safe altitude (100').
At this time some RC clubs may not allow you to fly FPV (AMA rules) so check with your local club if you intend to fly there. Most FPV pilots fly in unpopulated areas in the middle of nowhere which is highly recommend for new FPV pilots.
Landing should be done without FPV piloting until you become comfortable with flying in this mode. Just like when you first started to fly it will take lots of practice and will be very rewarding when your able to do it.
Taking it to the Next Level
Once you get the hang of FPV piloting you might want to add a GPS along with a On-Screen Display (OSD) to give you more info on your aircraft. This can be a good tool and the information can be recorded to your laptop, DVR, etc... Also recording the GPS information can help recover a lost aircraft if it should go down. Just review the recording and get the location of last position and using another GPS to guide you to the location of your downed aircraft.
One problem with GPS on a RC plane is the lag time from the 4800 baud rate most OSDs work with. This causes the information on the OSD to be behind on location, speed and heading.
It's usually only about 4-6 seconds and if you keep your maneuvers slow it shouldn't be an issue. Another thing to keep in mine is the GPS gives you ground speed and not airspeed. So if your climbing, lets say vertical, your ground speed may only be a couple of mph where airspeed could be 25 mph. There are faster systems now on the market (Dragon OSD) at the 5hz rate that will allow for much closer real-time GPS on-screen updates.
You also may want to get a set of video goggles (if your not already using them), then maybe adding a Head-Tracker Gyro and camera mounted to Pan & Tilt servos. This allows the FPV pilot to look around while flying. If you chose to do this first start with the pan only until you get use to it, and then add the tilt. Good luck, Have Fun and BE SAFE!!!
Note: Not all radios are compatible with using a Head-Tracker Gyro (HT) set-up. Check manufacturer for compatibility with your RC radio.
Head-Tracker (HT)
Head-Tracker Gyros are becoming very popular when used with goggles and a Pan and Tilt servo set up for FPV pilots. The Head-Tracker sends the pilot head movements to the servos that are mounted to the camera giving you the ability to look around from the RC aircraft (also known as HT/HAT). Most Head-trackers require you to plug them in through the trainer port on your radio and then programming of the radios trainer menu to assign channels to control the aircrafts pan & tilt servos. Futaba 7 channel or higher (FF7/7C, FF9/9C, 12Z, 14MZ), is recommended or any radio that allows trainer port programming but check with the manufacture of the Head-Tracker gyro you plan on using for compatibility. If you don't have a compatible radio then a separate radio can be used to operate Head-Tracker and Pan n Tilt servos if you don't mine digging into it. This requires some basic knowledge of RC radio equipment and you will be transmitting on 2 frequency at the same time so this can be a problem if you fly at a club field where flyers have to wait for available frequency.
As of now HT's have some small issues that cause the servos not to return to center when the pilots head re-centers straight so a push button (included with HT) needs to be placed in reach of your fingers that when you push the button the cameras servos re-center. The main reason this this happens is the inability for the Head Tracker to calculate diagonal head movements. This button is also commonly used for programming the Head Tracker gyro.
Programming a HT's is mainly selecting what 2 channels you want the HT to be assigned too like for example Tilt maybe assigned to Radio TX channel 7 and Pan assigned to channel 8, usually any Channel from 1 to 8 can be selected.
Here in this video JMSTECH demostrates how a Head Tracker (HT) operates with Pan & Tilt servos.
Q and A, FAQs
Q. What does FPV stand for ?
A. FPV is short for First Person View.
Q. What's the difference between FPV and UAV?
A. Typically a UAV will be controlled by a autopilot using GPS and some may not even have a camera . The user will pre-program waypoints and then the UAV will fly autonomous to the set waypoints. With FPV a pilot will do most of the flying by video camera.
Q. Do I need too or should I join the AMA?
A. The AMA is not for everyone. The AMA is a insurance carrier and is not a ruling body of R/C aircraft. Their rules are for the AMA insured and are Not Laws but rules at AMA fields and events.
Q. Does anyone make a Plug n Play wireless camera system. Something that I can plug in and not have to cut wires or add different connectors?.
A. At this time some companies have Plug n Play wireless systems for FPV like Hobby Wireless, NG Hobbies,, but this does not mean other equipment will work with it like GPS, OSD. Most of these however have big bulky RCA connectors so some people like to replace them with smaller servo type.
Q. Why would a GPS be used with FPV?
A. A GPS unit can be a useful device when used in a RC aircraft along with On Screen Display (OSD) It overlays the GPS info onto the viewing screen, giving the FPV pilot information on his/her aircrafts location, speed, altitude, heading, etc....
Q. Do I have to have a On Screen Display (OSD) and a GPS to do FPV flying?
A. No, for many years hobbyist have been piloting there RC aircraft without the use of a OSD and GPS data . But it is a good idea and getting the info to the pilot is a useful tool but not needed.
Q. I noticed that some wireless systems are on 2.4ghz, 1.3ghz or .9ghz (900mhz). Why is this and what frequency is better?
A. The 900mhz came around first then later the1.3/ 2.4ghz which is now the most common. There all good but the 900mhz has more range and penetrates around obstacles a little better along with less video drop outs. Also with the new Radio Controlled 2.4ghz radio systems that are out now, like Spektrums DX7, Futaba FASST are becoming even more popular and there is less chance of interference when using the 900mhz wireless camera equipment. If using a Spektrum 2.4 radio the AR6100 RX has been reported to have glitches when placed near a video transmitter.
The AR7000 / 9000 is recommended. Personally I've never had a problem with using a AR6100 when it's more then 8" from A/V TX.
Q. Can I use one of those eBay cheapy wireless cameras?
A. Not a good idea, most of those cheaper wireless systems found on sites like eBay don't have enough range for aircraft but for the boat and car hobbyist they might work ok. The way to tell if it's a cheap system is if the receiver has a tuning knob on it.
Q. Can I use a 2.4ghz Radio like a Spektrum DX7 with 2.4ghz wireless video gear?
A. Although some hobbyist have been able to use the 2 together by powering the video gear up first (which you should away's do 1st). There are a lot of people that have reported trouble with the 2 together with much shorter range so it is not recommended.
Q. Do I have to fly with goggles or can I use a monitor ?.
A. No goggles are needed and some pilots don't like them. A monitor can be used just fine. A monitor size 7" or larger is recommended.
Q. What is Head Tracking gyro and why would I want it ?
A. Head Tracking (HT) is mainly used with a pan/tilt servo mounted camera. Mounting the Head Tracking Gyro to goggles will allow the FPV pilot to control the camera with head movements. Example: FPV pilot is flying and looks down and to the left while wearing the Head Tracker, this motion is transmitted to the pan/tilt servos allowing the pilot to see down and to the left while flying. HT's are not necessary to fly FPV and most new pilots use the rudder stick for panning with no tilt servo.
Q. Can I use the Head Tracker with any camera and radio equipment ?
A. Yes any small camera for FPV can be used but as far as R/C radios there are some compatibility issues with most radios that are still being resolved. Some HT's have issues like drifting and not returning to center after looking around so they have a Re-center button to reset the servo back to center. Futaba 9 channel and higher is the best choice for head trackers and work with all HT's available today.
Q. What is a Diversity Receiver and do I need one?
A. A Diversity RX is a receiver devise that has 2 antennas and sometimes 2 RX mounted on it which then can automatically choose between the 2 picking the one that is receiving the better signal. Most FPV flyers won't need it if using 900mhz but if you tend to fly in a populated area or high and far it's a good idea to use one.
Q. Do I need a Amateur Radio License (HAM) to fly FPV?
A. For most wireless video equipment that is of high output and depending on what country you live in you may need a HAM license to operate. Even though some lower powered units don't necessarily require a license to operate it's a good idea to get one even though you may never be asked for a lic# but this may change in the future so get one. Most classes our done in one day at a community center or local school and the test is simple, not as hard as some may think. Check the FCC website for more info.
Q. What is a Omni antenna?
A. A Omni antenna (usually a rubber whip) is a antenna that receives or transmits a radio signal in all directions.
Q. What is a Patch antenna and do I need one?
A. A patch antenna is a type of antenna that is used for receiving/transmitting (mostly used for RX with FPV) a radio signal in the direction it is pointed (Directional). It's not necessary but is a good idea because it will cut down on interference from other signals from other sources that are not in the direction of your aircraft. Note: For best reception keep a patch antenna close to the ground (0-12")
Q. What is a Ground Station?
A. A Ground Station is typically a case that houses all of your video equipment for FPV piloting such as wireless video receiver (RX) , TV monitor, video recorder, amplified video splitter, battery, etc...
Q. Do I need a audio mic with my wireless video system?
A. Although there's a lot of videos on the internet of FPV flights with added music it is a good idea to have audio during FPV piloting. This will allow the pilot to hear what the aircraft is doing, like whether the motor(s) is running or not and some speed controls (ESC) will beep when batteries get low so hearing from inside the aircraft is very handy tool.
Q. What is a Downlink / Uplink mean?
A. A downlink is to describe the signal being sent back by way of the aircrafts TX (video) to the receiving ground station. A uplink is info being sent to the aircraft from the ground like a R/C radio TX.
Q. How should I point my video Tx/Rx antennas
A. You should always try and point your whip antenna straight up or down for the best performance (vertical) and if using a patch RX antenna always try and point it towards your aircrafts predicted flight pattern for best results. Patch works best closest to the ground.
Q. What is a Dashboard when relating to FPV Piloting ?
A. A dashboard is exactly what it is, It's usually a basic monitoring device like a voltage LED bar mounted in front of the on-board camera so the FPV pilot can see the info. Some pilots use this as a cheaper alternative to using a OSD.
Q. What's the better radio system for long range flights. The newer 2.4ghz radio or the older standard FM/AM 72,36,50mhz
A. The FM/AM radios at 72,36,50 MHz will have further range then the newer 2.4ghz radios. FM will have a basic range of 1 to 1-1/2 miles and a J pole type antenna can be added for more range where 2.4ghz will only have 1 mile range at best. Keep in mind that you can't see an RC plane at 3/4 miles away and adding wireless video gear can shorten the aircrafts range also.
Q. What's the main difference between a CMOS camera and a CCD camera when used for FPV?
A. The CMOS camera sensor does not have a shutter. It scans the the image from the lens line by line instead of snapping a full frame at once like a CCD camera does. Because of this the CMOS can have waves or ripples in the video if there are vibrations generated from the aircraft/vehicle. Most prefer the CCD with a 1/3" lens image sensor.
Keep FPV flying safe. And of course, HAVE FUN!
Disclaimer: ** Use of the information on this site is at your own risk. Radio Control hobby can be dangerous and can cause injury or even death. BE SAFE!!!**
R/C models should be flown under the supervision of an experienced adult pilot. This Blogs authors are NOT responsible for any personal injury, property damage, or financial loss resulting from using the published information in this blog. Do not attempt to do anything published on this site.
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Digital Video Recorders
The best video recordings are still done with an older Digital tape (DV). I've tried just about every type of SD card, Hard Drive, Laptop USB, V-mate and a hand full of other recorders and DV still has the best quality. These should be easy to find on eBay used and cheap. Most of the time cheaper then a new type of recorders that still don't have the quality of DV.
90% of Camcrders do not have A/V inputs. Here's a list of DV camcorders that have Audio/Video inputs by Wobby .
MV600i Mini-DV
MV5 Mini-DV 1CCD
MV5i Mini-DV 1CCD
MV5iMC Mini-DV 1CCD
MV500i Mini-DV 1CCD
MV530i Mini-DV 1CCD
MV550i Mini-DV 1CCD
MV630i Mini-DV 1CCD
MV700i Mini-DV 1CCD
MV730i Mini-DV 1CCD
MV750i Mini-DV 1CCD
MV830i Mini-DV 1CCD
MV850i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX200i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX250i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX330i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX350i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX20i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX25i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX30i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX35i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX40i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX45i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX3i Mini-DV 1CCD
MVX2i Mini-DV 1CCD
DM-XM2 Mini-DV 3CCD
DM-XL2 Mini-DV 3CCD
DCR-TRV900 mini dv
DCR-SR100 HDD, 9.6 mbits on high quality mode
DCR-PC8 Mini-DV
DCR-PC9e Mini-DV
DCR-PC100 Mini-DV
DCR-PC101 Mini-DV
DCR-PC105 Mini-DV
DCR-PC108 Mini-DV
DCR-PC109 Mini-DV
DCR-PC110e Mini-DV
DCR-PC120 Mini-DV
DCR-HC30E Mini-DV
DCR-HC32E Mini-DV
DCR-HC39E Mini-DV
DCR-HC42E Mini-DV
DCR-HC90E Mini-DV
DCR-PC1000E Mini-DV
DCR-PC55E Mini-DV
DCR-PC350E Mini-DV
DCR-VX2100E Mini-DV
DCR-TRV11 Digital-8
DCR-TRV22 Digital-8
DCR-TRV33 mini dv
DCR-TRV350 Digital-8
DCR-TRV351 Digital-8
DCR-TRV38 mini dv
DCR-TRV39 mini dv
DCR-TRV460 Digital-8
DCR-TRV60 mini dv
DCR-TRV70 mini dv
DCR-TRV80 mini dv
DCR-TRV950 mini dv
DCR-TRV480E Digital-8
GR-D73 Mini-DV
GR-D93 Mini-DV
GR-D230 Mini-DV
GR-DX57 Mini-DV
GR-DX95U Mini-DV
GR-DX107 Mini-DV
GR-DX77 Mini-Dv
GR-DX97 Mini-DV
GR-D240 Mini-DV
GR-D290 Mini-DV
GR-DF470 Mini-DV
GR-DZ7 Mini-DV
GR-PD1 Mini-DV
GR-X5 Mini-DV
NV-GS200B Mini-DV
NV-GS250B Mini-DV
NV-GS400B Mini-DV
PV GS250 Mini DV
VP-M110 SolidState
VP-X110 SolidState
VP-D270i Mini-DV
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The new site when it's up will be: www.FPVpilot.com and may have a support forum .
Hi crash9
came across your thread will have a full on my desktop. On iPhone. At present my
flyer Handel is RichardVRFlyer for YouTube and vimeo. I run a personal website www.rcflying.com.au. I need to revamp the site.
Crash9 your FPVPilot website is really sweet, I've send the link of your website to a friend who wanted to know about FPV (without having to ask me questions everytimes he has a new one) and now he's flying (with my help as a spotter) really good with the right equipment.
Cheers !


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I had a few Snowflake (Hydrangeas quercifolia) and decided to add more. Bought some at a local nursery labeled as "snowflake" but they don't look the same to me. My existing snowflakes have double blooms and the new ones don't. Were the new plants mislabed or do snowflakes vary?
Oakleaf Snowflake Question
The first photo is definitely not Snowflake. Take it back if you can
Have a look at this site. I have Snowflake, and it definitely is not one. I tried to order a second Snowflake at the beginning of the season, but it is very popular. Chris at Plant and Gnome , in a very upfront manner, told me that he did not have them. It flies off the shelf because Michael Dirr declared it the best (I agree). Indeed, Hydrangeas Plus promised me one and gave it away (guess who I don't order from?) But, as the article notes, some suppliers are selling singles as doubles.
Do try to take it back. I bought mine, and Alice, in bloom from a garden center.
Thanks so much! I thought so, but it's nice to have it confirmed by folks who really know.
They were not cheap either. They were in five gallon containers and cost $75.00 each.
Ouch! Definitely take it back if it cost that much. I wonder it this was Snow Queen instead which is nice but it isn't Snowflake.
That is a RIDICULOUS price. Something along the lines of $45 is on the high side!
I got 3 foot snow queens from Plant and Gnome for $20 each. Three of them plus shipping was $70. If that is indeed a Snow Queen ththen this is highway robbery!
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No it has machine printed label that clearly i.d.s it as "Snowflake". Just want to be triple sure before I take it back.
We have a large wooded lot and Ive become a big fan of oakleafs. Of the many varieties I've planted 'Alice' has performed best. Snowflakes are my favorites but I've had poor luck in obtaining decent plants a few years back through mail order I purchased. five. When they arrived they were the sorriest looking little root stocks in torn up old grocery bags. And they were not cheap. When it comes to Snowflakes nurserymen must see me coming and know I'm an easy mark :) Only one of those plants made it through the Texas summer. I bit the bullet and bought these last two expensive ones because they were big and healthy.
Ellen Huff is very nice too - better than Alice for blooms - much larger florets and holds color longer. Little Honey is wonderful just for the golden colored leaves.
I'll check those out. So where is a good place to purchase them?
Try Plant and Gnome. I've made four purchases. Huge plants, low prices, excellent packaging, and low shipping. I got my Snowflake from him. And when I tried to get more this spring and he did not have them, he was honest about it. You will not find lower prices.
And he answers his phone!
It's such a lovely plant. No wonder we all covet it!
Plant and Gnome sends bareroots. That's why the shipping ($10!) is so low, even though it is through Fex EX. I got three foot bareroots - three of them, plus shipping, for $70.00. Containerized plants of that size cost about $50.00. His were $20. (my first Snowflake, a few years ago, was $12!) I think it is because he and his wife do everything. A most unconventional man - a Brit in West Virginia?
I'd prefer to wait till fall to plant them. I'm in Texas and getting plants through the summer can be a challenge here.
And again thanks for sharing your knowledge with me.
Yes, plant them in the Fall if you can afford to wait. I try not to plant anything in July-August. Where did you get that Snowflake, Siggy? Mail order or local? I have not seen anything but Alice and Pee Wee's sold locally. Just make sure the soil drains well as I lost an Alice about 3-5 years ago when we had heavy rain weekly from Spring thru July. My Alice was planted under a maple for shade protection but it still got root rot (that is oakleaf hydrangeas main weakness).
Luis, I bought them at Covington's in Rowlett. And I should mention they've always been good to me and I'm sure they'll take them back. It's nice to know there's someone knowledgable about hydrangeas in our area. Have you ever tried growing the variety 'amethyst'? All the ones I grew died. Those I know were in raised beds.
No, I have not seen too many oakleafs for sale locally although they are drought tolerant. I have only seen the wine red blooms in pictures from Internet / mail order sources. How long did yours live? Did you get to see their bloomage before they died? Do they have nice fall color (pictures usually do not show that)?
I think the amathyst lasted a year. We had just moved to this house and I planted many oakleafs of many varieties. All at that go around were purchased online. All were small. The amathyst never got very big or did well. So I wasn't viewing it at its best. Its blooms we're so so and it had fall color noticeably showier than the others. But again it isn't a fair comparison since all were still tiny. When the amathyst died I moved an Alice in the exact spot. And the Alice is now over seven feet tall.
I also have an Alice. It has been in for years and is a very sound plant. I read Michael Dirr's original "Hardy Trees and Shrubs" and then his book on hydrangeas. I choose Snowflake (which he just loves and said has been a staple in his yard for close to two decades) and also likes Alice. At the time, those were the two that he said had the strength to keep their branches from drooping entirely to the ground. He was in Georgia. In his book specifically on hydrangeas he also noted that Snow Queen tended to "fizzle out" in the south but did well in the north. Snow Queens are a somewhat common sight up here. But I have the only Snowflakes and Alices I've ever seen, and I drove up to Milaegers in Racine (no mail order) to pick out my plants in bloom.
He also spoke very favorably of Alison, which I have never seen anywhere. He stated that Harmony and Roanoke had flowers so big that the branches arch, that being one of his reasons for being a Snowflake fan.
I took Dirr's recommendations for every tree and shrub in my yard and have been very happy. He has a followup book "Hardy Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates". I'll bet it's in your library, and it's an informative, and very entertaining read - tons of pictures, and lots of comments and recommendations. He'll tell you what he likes, and very amusingly, what he doesn't like.
Yes, Alice is the one that died on me due to root rot. Way too much rain that tropical year! You really need to pick a good spot where water will drain away or suffer when rains come in bundles (it was an El Nin~o year; that triggered the exagerated amounts of rainfall here). I am trying Pee Wee now in a different spot as the old location is now sunny. I also used expanded shale this time to help absorb and release water just in case we get another large rain spell.
Luis, I can't pretend to have your leval of expertise (you are obviously THE hydrangea guru) but I do think that hydrangeas in general are somewhat choosey about location, soil and water. I was made a gift of a landscape sized Endless Summer by a builder who went overtime and somewhat over budget. He was such a nice young man (26) controlling his first project, and so I didn't make a big deal of it. I installed it against a wall on the south side of my yard, and I would water it every week with two gallons from a container, or with a soaker hose for 15 minutes, and fertilize it once a month.. It just thrived. I used to go out and visit it as though it was a pet. It was so lovely, and I never would have bought it.
They popped up all over my community, in very conspicuous places. One person put 12 along the cement walkway on the north side, in front of his house and they all died. I have read a lot of comments about the experience that they don't live or thrive. I am the take care Momma of my plants (I have been accused of caressing every leaf) but I think I was just lucky.
Yes, they can be choosey, can't they! How has your experience been with your ES, Snowflake and Alice? Which one your are most happy with?
Oh, and how sad for those 12 hydrangeas! And now that I think about it, how expensive too!!!
My experience with all three has been nothing but excellent. Snowflake is the one that makes my heart beat fastest. So spectacular! So huge! It stops traffic. I love the different and unusual in a plant that is relatively widely available, at least up here.
Alice is like a more delicate kind of Snowflake. Perhaps 80% of the size of Snowflake. It's more demure, and when I put the two together, I find myself completely charmed by it. I wouldn't choose it over Snowflake, but I love having both.
When I was given an Endless Summer, I appreciated the gesture, because it was a big one. And it was being heavily promoted, which always turns me off. But I found a great place for it, and did my usual research on "ok plant, what do you want"? Then it turned into a gorgeous thing. That is why I am so happy to have found the new ones. This is a plant that is substantial and beautiful. It has more heft and a feeling of mass than the oakleafs, and forms a great contrast. I love the progression of the flowers. The last picture is in fall, on a foggy morning, with the grasses beginning to bloom. It gives you an idea of the size.
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Romney: 'Victims' comment not elegantly stated
COSTA MESA, Calif. Republican Mitt Romney is trying to head off a new distraction for his campaign after a video surfaced showing him telling wealthy donors that 47 percent of all Americans �believe they are victims� entitled to help from the government that permeates their lives.
At an impromptu news conference Monday, Romney offered no apologies, conceding the comments were not �elegantly stated� and were spoken �off the cuff.� The Republican presidential nominee said the remarks showed a contrast between President Barack Obama�s �government-centered society� and his belief in a �free-market approach.�
�Of course, I want to help all Americans, all Americans, have a bright and prosperous future,� Romney told reporters.
Obama�s campaign pounced on the video, which was obtained by the magazine Mother Jones and released only hours after Romney�s campaign outlined a new strategy to try to rejuvenate a struggling campaign. The video�s emergence came as advisers to the former Massachusetts governor tried to reassure party leaders and donors about Romney�s strategy amid concerns that the race could be slipping away.
�There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what,� Romney is shown saying in the video of a May 17 fundraiser in Boca Raton, Fla. �There are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe that government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you name it.�
Romney said in the video that his role �is not to worry about those people. I�ll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.�
In a 7-minute news conference with reporters before a fundraiser near Los Angeles, Romney did not dispute the authenticity of the hidden-camera footage, but he called for the release of the full video, instead of just the clips posted online. He sought to clarify his remarks but did not apologize when a reporter asked if he was concerned that he may have offended people.
�It�s not elegantly stated, let me put it that way. I was speaking off the cuff in response to a question. And I�m sure I could state it more clearly in a more effective way than I did in a setting like that,� Romney said.
About 46 percent of Americans owed no federal income tax in 2011, although many of them paid other forms of taxes. More than 16 million elderly Americans avoid federal income taxes solely because of tax breaks that apply only to seniors, according to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center.
Real estate magnate Donald Trump, a Romney campaign surrogate, said he thought the former Massachusetts governor should say he�s sorry for his remarks.
Interviewed on NBC�s �Today� show Tuesday, Trump said, �What he said is probably what he thinks. ... He�s saying that that�s not what he really meant. I�m sure he wishes he hadn�t said it.�
But Trump said that Romney �won�t get the votes of a lot of people he�s discussing. ... Do not apologize.�
The video was the latest headache for Romney�s campaign, which has tried to focus attention on a weak economic recovery and make the case that the Republican�s business background would help spur the economy. In recent weeks, it has dealt with the fallout from Clint Eastwood�s rambling conversation with a chair at the Republican convention and Romney�s omission of the war in Afghanistan or thanks to the troops in his primetime convention speech.
The eruption of violence in Egypt and Libya last week prompted Romney to issue a statement assailing the Obama administration before it was known that an American ambassador and three other U.S. citizens had died in Libya, a move that generated criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike.
A series of polls have shown Obama with an edge nationally and in key battleground states, leading Republicans to implore Romney to give voters more specifics on how he would govern. The new approach aims to improve Romney�s standing in the lead-up to the first presidential debate on Oct. 3.
Obama campaign manager Jim Messina quickly issued a fundraising appeal based on the video, telling supporters, �If we don�t come through for President Obama right now, this will be the guy making big decisions that affect us and our families every single day.�
An Obama adviser said the Democratic campaign might use Romney�s comments from the fundraising video in television advertisements. The official wasn�t authorized to discuss campaign strategy publicly and requested anonymity.
Romney�s campaign released a separate television ad, arguing that the president�s policies �are making it harder on women.� It cited unemployment and poverty statistics for women in an attempt to close the gender gap that has shown women favoring Obama.
Associated Press writers Steve Peoples and Kasie Hunt contributed to this report.
Last updated: 4:37 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2013


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Pols eye markets for signs of trouble
A growing number of lawmakers fear only one thing can bring the fight over raising the national debt limit to an end: market turmoil.
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are nervously watching financial markets and ratings agencies for fresh signals that they must overcome a bitter impasse that has left both parties digging in and has put the health of the economy on the line.
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It's another sign of how far Washington has moved from hopes of reaching a sweeping compromise aimed at reversing record-high budget deficits to now scrambling to avert a crisis of its own making.
"If at some point, market forces decide that a deal is not there, then you'll see a huge reaction," said Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.). "How huge? I don't know."
"The reality of the marketplace is going to create a lot of second thoughts," said Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.).
"External forces could be part of this," Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin said Tuesday. "I hope we don't reach that point."
"I think there's pressure there, and everybody's paying attention to it," said South Dakota Sen. John Thune, No. 4 in GOP leadership. "There are clearly consequences and indications if we don't act."
The economic and political implications of the fight are hard to overstate. If Washington doesn't raise the debt ceiling by Aug. 2, the country could default on some of the millions of bills it owes domestically and abroad, creating a crisis of confidence and sending the world's economy into a tailspin.
Facing a $14.3 trillion debt and fiscal mess at home, Republicans have demanded that any increase in the national borrowing limit be met by an equal amount of spending cuts. But efforts to cut a bipartisan deal on a sweeping deficit-reduction package have stalled over demands by Republicans that no tax increases be attached to the plan, and Democrats' refusal to allow deep cuts to entitlements like Medicare without revenue raisers.
Since last Friday, when talks broke down between House Speaker John Boehner and President Barack Obama, and since congressional talks yielded no fruit over the weekend, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has dropped, including by 91 points Tuesday. Analysts say the financial markets still anticipate Congress will reach a deal by next week; if not, it's anybody's guess how they'll react.
"With some estimates that the government's cash flows are better than expected, I don't expect much market reaction until next week at the earliest," said Brian Gardner, Washington analyst with the financial services firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. "These are unchartered waters, and no one really knows."
Ratings agencies, like Standard & Poor's, have warned that a failure to produce a credible plan to reduce budget deficits could cost the country its AAA rating, a decision that could lead to a surge in interest rates and affect households across the country.
"I have been afraid for some time that that's going to have to happen" to get a deal, said Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), referring to a sharp drop in the market.
Frank was chairman of the House Financial Services Committee the last time Congress caused a major panic in the markets. On the eve of the 2008 elections and as the country faced a deepening financial crisis, the House rejected the highly unpopular bank bailout plan, leading to a 778-point drop in the Dow, the single largest day skid in history. Spooked lawmakers eventually pushed the bill into law.
While proponents say the $700 billion legislation stabilized the financial system, it remains one of the biggest political liabilities for lawmakers who voted for it — a political dynamic at play in the current debt ceiling fight.
"I think some people seem to think that these things are fantasies," Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) said Tuesday when asked if a deal is only possible after a financial crisis hits. "They are not."