[NSRCA-dist1] Telemetry

[Scott Smith]

Completely agree, we don’t want the pilot having a different view point than that the judges, or vice-versa.  That could easily be regulated and enforced.  Without that explicitly called out, one could argue FPV is needed for safety purposes due to failing eye sight!

 

Although that would be an interesting new event….do you think a pilot would be able stand through an entire sequence or would vertigo get the better of them?

 

From: Dave Lockhart [mailto:DaveL322 at comcast.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2015 8:08 PM
To: 'Scott Smith'; 'CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT'; learn2turn at yahoo.com
Subject: RE: [NSRCA-dist1] Telemetry

 

Is FPV telemetry?  How about a HUD showing the flight path of the plane overlayed on a geometric box?  With incremental displays of each maneuver?

 

No telemetry…other than for specific safety purposes.

 

Regards,

 

Dave

 

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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-dist1] Telemetry

 

I hear what you’re trying to say but don’t we labor over color schemes (well, not me) to provide info on attitude?  Don’t we listen intently to the prop noise to get clues on airspeed?  And callers whispering hints?

 

I think the intent is the pilot fly the airplane.  Anything that introduces an automatic correction to a control based on onboard sensors (gyros, autopilots, GPS, altimeter, maybe timers, whatever) is what should be illegal.

 

I say give the pilot as much data as they can process…as long as only they process it.  Telemetry is cheap and becoming standard fare, let’s embrace it!

 

 

Ken,

 

I had a crazy year last year.  Both son’s each bought a house, a new granddaughter, my youngest graduated high school and went off to college…I’m lucky to have survived!  So I didn’t get a chance to meet you in 2014.  2015 is looking much better for pattern.  I am fortunate to represent D1 on the Aerobatics Board so I will be voting on your behalf (assuming you’re AMA D1).  Admittedly  I am stirring the pot a little to get a conversation going so I can hear your opinions.  Thanks for voicing yours!

 

Scott 

 

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Subject: [NSRCA-dist1] Telemetry

 

I'm a newbie by my $0.02 on telemetry is anything that would provide info on flight characteristics-- altitude, attitude, airspeed, climb rate, g-force, etc. would certainly be against the spirit of flying the plane via manual controls based on VLOS POV.  I don't think it should be legal.

 

-Ken K.

 

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