Episode 45 - Nova FPV Preperation Testing

This week I focused on getting the Nova ready for the FPV system I'll be installing, and it flew great!

I added a new wing that has a larger wingspan (62in.) and better locations for the ailerons (closer to the wing tips for greater leverage). This added a little more stability, slowed the airplane down a little, and allowed for the additional weight.

I also tested the wing loading by using the heavier battery (a 4.4Ah battery that weighs in at 12oz) and 4oz of extra dead weight to simulate the FPV gear that will be added next week.

Lastly, flying it in heavy wind (10-12 mph) was a pretty good test of it's general strength and stability. It handled it very well, and has inspired me to get some stabilization to help me out.

So far so good! Can't wait to FPV maiden the Nova!

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[RcTranMD]

use low throws in the wind cause the control surfaces to be more sensitive and use that rudder in landing

Also when you land try to make it just stand still and carfully set it dowm thas what I do

[MyGeekShowdotcom]

@RcTranMD Good tips... I'll try that!

[Joshdearth]

Looks like the instability in those wind gusts is mainly from the low wing loading. An autopilot/stabilizer like the FY31AP would be nice but if you're going to eventually go with the ardupilot you shouldn't waste your money since the ardupilot does stabilization and so much more.

[MyGeekShowdotcom]

@Joshdearth Ardupilot is on the list for January/February!

[KBERockets]

Looks good so far but you still need to paint her ;-)!

What do you thing how she will handle the additional weight of the gopro and your fpv system?

[MyGeekShowdotcom]

@KBERockets I know, I know... light blue is not the best for visibility!

FPV weight will be no problem, I don't think the GoPro will be bad either. I may make an even larger wing to help out...

[12robot345]

Nice landing! Looking great. 

[seepoleseeui]

You might want to try angle the motor up more. I believe U get better handling.

[elmardus]

@MyGeekShowdotcom I have sent you a PM on your forum... That was the easiest way to send pics... 

[dietcoke1996]

Looking great on the scratch built FPV, Trent. I'm looking forward to your success. I am also looking to build a design like yours with bluecor. Keep up the awesome job!

[epet52]

Put a gyro on the roll axis would help with the wind handeling also

[connorchapmanc]

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[OctopusHook]

I noticed that the spot you are going to mount your FPV camera looks like it'll be positioning the camera parallel to the wing. I think at that angel your likely to only see a little bit of the horizon and mostly sky. So you might want to look into mounting it in such a way so its angled down a bit. Well, good luck!

[OctopusHook]

For better landings in the wind pick a spot well away for up wind obstructions such as cars buildings and trees. You wand the air to be as smooth as possible. Obstructions up wind of your landing zone will create turbulence witch could slam the plane into the ground. But with anything it just takes practice. Fly in the wind as much as you can!

[RyGuy5320]

@MyGeekShowdotcom Video title is misspelled ;) "Preperation"

Just saying, watching the awesomeness now!

[adit1001able]

really sad cuz i lost my fpv plane ......stupid turnigy 9x