Finally Airborne !!!!!
Introducing, JATAYU (जटायु) a dual-rotor RC chopper. A sweet souvenir from Malaysia!!!
Cost: 120 MYR (Approx. 2000₹)
Flying at Sadashivgad, Karwar (Karnataka):
Carried out most of the take-off and landings (& crashes). Also did a bit of Night flying here.
Flying at Shivaji Park, Mumbai:
(With Akshay Narkar)
The one with >60ft free-fall. Missing tail fan & loose tail light. But the Heli still flies fine!!
Cost: 120 MYR (Approx. 2000₹)
As the time flies by, day by day, year by year the focus starts drifting from small battery operated toys to the toy cars, the remote controlled cars....... and eventually lands up on the flying models (In my case). And once you get totally involved in the hobby, even your wildest imagination cannot stop you from thinking about it. From the busiest hour or in your deepest sleep, its still there, somewhere, what you are most inclined to, wanted thing of your life. For me its RC Heli......
The First Flight
(Also the first crash :p )
A fine sunday morning at Meru Valley, IPOH City Malaysia. Thought, would take Heli for a quick 'morning-flight'. Took the 2 ft. long birdy and kept it on the ground. Slowly moved the throttle stick, and watched as the heli lifts up smoothly. But as it takes off from ground, it runs into a self rotational motion, resulting in a slight 'rotation about own axis'. My fingers reach for the trimmer control, and try to stop the rotational motion. But the logy controlling of an amature Pilot.... It drifts towards right and rams into a nearby tree.
Well Lucky that JATAYU survived. Not much damage done, but a good lesson learnt.
Why I call it Jatayu (जटायु):
In Hindu Mythology, Jatayu is a demi-god, in form of a Vulture, who was known for valour. He gave his life, fighting against a demon (राक्षस) named (रावण), who was abducting Sita (सीता), wife of Lord Raam (राम). For full story click here.
Jatayu (my Heli) has survived many crashes, endured robust flying sessions at different locations. Hence I feel apt to call it Jatayu!!
The First Flight
(Also the first crash :p )
A fine sunday morning at Meru Valley, IPOH City Malaysia. Thought, would take Heli for a quick 'morning-flight'. Took the 2 ft. long birdy and kept it on the ground. Slowly moved the throttle stick, and watched as the heli lifts up smoothly. But as it takes off from ground, it runs into a self rotational motion, resulting in a slight 'rotation about own axis'. My fingers reach for the trimmer control, and try to stop the rotational motion. But the logy controlling of an amature Pilot.... It drifts towards right and rams into a nearby tree.
Well Lucky that JATAYU survived. Not much damage done, but a good lesson learnt.
Why I call it Jatayu (जटायु):
In Hindu Mythology, Jatayu is a demi-god, in form of a Vulture, who was known for valour. He gave his life, fighting against a demon (राक्षस) named (रावण), who was abducting Sita (सीता), wife of Lord Raam (राम). For full story click here.
Jatayu (my Heli) has survived many crashes, endured robust flying sessions at different locations. Hence I feel apt to call it Jatayu!!
Flying at Sadashivgad, Karwar (Karnataka):
Carried out most of the take-off and landings (& crashes). Also did a bit of Night flying here.
Flying at Shivaji Park, Mumbai:
(With Akshay Narkar)
The one with >60ft free-fall. Missing tail fan & loose tail light. But the Heli still flies fine!!
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