Going closer for FPV

My dream of flying higher into the sky almost closer than ever taking first step closer to reality, being up there watching the land from above from birds eye view is moments to be thrill about.  My first step started yesterday when i decide to push my flying skill higher than what people think was limit.  After weeks of flying a 450 size radio control heli i think it was about time to put all those flying fear aside and set my dream towards the sky higher beyond expectation.  Few days before i have multiple crashes and leardn few rational lesson about flying a heli.  Every crash and fixes is worth doing for the sake of learning and skills building.  A day before yesterday Sunday flight i've made some mods to my MINI DV video cam unit a clone of MD80 video recorder with its case removed and replace with lighter battery for ease to lift the device off the ground, it was strapped to the helicopter skid grip so this will be my first try to see hows my flying will be up in the sky.  In the morning i so some preparation and testing before initial flight on the afternoon.  In the afternoon i made my first high altitude flight at high speed mimic scale heli cruising  in one huge loop around safe flying zone but flying distance limited to my human visual range but i think its best i can do right  now.  I manage to flew 6x rounds, was a bit scary but its worth an adrenaline shots, thrills and excitement of flying.   You can view here some First Person View recorded video onboard my heli as i control from the ground here posted in youtube.  At the end of the day it was an awesome Sunday ever, put a big smile as i get back home, now pondering what's up next for this coming weekend.

My Videos:

Windy upper land

Our Sunday ride went very easy, not much of a challenge. Just going up the hill and enjoy the beautiful view below us; fields of plantation and dense forest on our south side. The wind kind of cool and breezy too at 4pm.

Sunset horizon

Sunday return! hot and dry... i love it...at least save me some cleaning task. Throught the day the scenery been all golden yellow sunlight as we travel in and out of dry barren forest. Thanks goodness i've been more prepared for long rides by sleeping more than 12 hours to keep my body feel refresh and energized. My bike performed superb excellent after been well serviced and maintained by my 1st class bike mechanic. Grass lands, dusty trails , hills and valleys, cold drinks and adrenaline speed junks are what my Sunday is all about that outs me a big grin in my smiles.

Slummy City

Early in the morning i went off shopping for Chinese New Year supplies for next day festival. Its about 40 minutes drive to the city which is the hometown where i originally born. The city is very small, packed and not much to shout about, it very slummy, quite place to be and not that busy during peak hours. The city is very much "Village City" where much local come from outskirt of the city to do businesses and there not much development, commercial or tourism value yet. As for retirees and old people this is perfect place to be away from capitalism. As i move about in the only shopping complex in town theres not much things attract me to buy and appreciate only good fast food and local cakes to keep me enjoy for the day. By 8.00pm the city is very much in silent mode and not much of a night life. Everyone is at home with family and friends.

Long hard day

Sunday is like obligation to ride, as we aged we gain some fat under the skin. So we hit the trails. The trails were very muddy took out 60% pedal power effort. At the end of the day we huff and puff down taking our breath, relaxing and all we have in mind was cold chilling fizzy carbonate drinks. Will have some bad news with muds all over my bike, car and clothings. Expect 40% brain functionality next day.

Up and down we go.

Another episode going and down, up and down, up and down again. Just like any Sunday on mountain bikes.

Mind boggling ride.

Last Sunday was a bit mind boggling, despite having going up and down and swirling around dusty and muddy path venture in a new trails, were very much low on fuel after running for hours. Unlike our previous ride this one comes to a dead stop where no ones knows where we are actually going. Were are on top of the work looking high into blue horizon searching for an exit. 1 hour before dark we continue crept through murky dead forest....no joy. At 6.45pm we manage to find our way out by climbing over dense bushy trails leading to the edge of the highest clif where we have to climb down to nearest logging trails which we have to danggling our self going down the steep ravine aided with the help of few riders hand to keep us hagging down slowly toward the ground. 10 minutes before Sunday handful of rider manage to move on to pass by 5 final hill climb before escaping the dark forest. At 7.00pm its totally dark. Since i forgot to bring by portable headlight i have to chase our leading rider Richard who's on his HID light as my only hope of light source. Dangerously we travel at staggering speed blindly on rough and unpredictable trails guided only by narrow spot of lights. 5 minutes before reaching the destination we arrive at local tarmac road which leads to our finishing point where we park our car. Sign of relieve we sped happily for home.