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Old 21st May 2007 | 20:05
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SilsoeSid

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Hi TGZ,

The whole problem with the project was this slow speed capability, ie none. Which is why it was so crutial to re-engage the rotors quickly.

As mentioned before, this was its downfall. When it slowed down too much the yaw forced a spin which in most cases, without sufficient height was uncontrollable. In the vid here, you can see he nearly lost it, but managed to boost the thrusters (@25 secs) during the recovery and was able to gain height and fly away from what was without doubt impending disaster.
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