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  1. PhoenixSA

    First flight ....... and I had to turtle it!

    Definitely considering the lanyard now! Lesson learned about the self correction during "hand catch"!!!! Pushing battery button whilst props spinning didn't work for me at all, that's for sure! And spinning props ......... Ouch against the legs but surprisingly only grazes and no blood on impact.
  2. PhoenixSA

    First flight ....... and I had to turtle it!

    So I've been too busy at work since I got my Air2 and clearly didn't read anywhere near enough instruction material. What could go wrong anyway, right? Up she went like a breeze and I was gentle on the sticks getting a good feel and getting my head around the left, right, front to back, frack...
  3. PhoenixSA

    OZ members?

    Thanks Ruud, Great reference, he's a talented young guy. I'll definitely look at his filming tutorials!
  4. PhoenixSA

    OZ members?

    Thanks all for the warm welcome!! I plan to be a regular here, so no problems with contributing photos and vids when I get to that stage. Just looking through our local regulations and requirements. Fortunately I'm on a few acres here and should get plenty of practice and flights whenever I...
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    OZ members?

    .... so brand new, haven't even left the ground yet with my Mavic Air 2 yet. But eager to put Paris Creek, South Australia as a pin point on the map.