Recent content by Trmills

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    Do you ever change your props or just when you crash and chip or break them?

    It's always good to check both your props and mounts before and after each flight. They need to be in good condition. Also, after installing the props, check each prop for excess play. If one prop seems to have more play in the fit than the others, verify if it is abnormal. One way would be to...
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    New pilot - My thoughts after a few flights!

    Having a check list is a good idea, particularly when first starting out. My wife joined me for my first flight and damed near choked me when I spent so much time checking and re-checking everything before actually flying. I only used beginner mode for the first flight, I've never used auto...
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    Your current flight records

    I've gotten less flight time in this summer than I wanted. Hopefully will get out to fly more 2017 than I did in 2016. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots
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    Safe location to calibrate IMU?

    I found by checking with a Spirit level, that my office desk is dead level. Great place to calibrate the IMU following an update. As for the compass, I calibrate that on site before each flying session. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots