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Jeeeez, don't want much do you. Decided it looked too busy with the croc too...

Don't forget inflatable dartboards and ejector seats on helicopters

Just had a look and he uses the same switch as I have gone for, but may be cheaper as from a different manufacturer. He only has the one sensor so the two LEDs are overkill really. EdwardC: http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/sear ... breadCrumb There are two manufacturers, Gem and Honeywell... The deisgn id so very simple, nothing to go wrong really. Ben

You're right Gordon, I guess we should always know how much fuel is in the can. But, like on a car, it would be nice to have a little reminder maybe? For the times you're having such a good flight, times literally flying...and before you know it, the motor is coughing and spluttering...

Ok, slightly revised. No roo flying, and also added the aboriginal symbols for sun/star, rain and rainbow/cloud

Oh ok, well I worked it out a bit cheaper... Miniature case: £1.59 Green LED (8mm): 39p Orange LED (8mm): 39p Red flashing LED (8mm): £1.09 3 Level Sensors: £40.98 Sundries (washers etc): £3.00 TOTAL: £47.44 Plus, assuming it works, it can be bought it kit form and made yourself...or pay a bit extra for the PMC, prebuilt version. You also have the choice of going for a simpler version with only the one sensor and flashing red LED for when you are low...

I looked at Jim Weirs site just now, that 'PCB' looks a right mess! This kit is for 'fluid' so will need to take into account the properties of petrol. I like the LED arrangement; http://www.electronic-circuits-diagrams ... ckt6.shtml Some more info here, schematics etc...; http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=914185 Can we not have this sensor at whatever litre we decide is 'turn around now', then simply run it to a small 'hobbie' box mounted on the chassis with an LED and 9v battery inside? Or, another two or three if you want 'full' tank, 'half' and 'low'... http://docs-europe.electrocomponents.co ... 40c2e2.pdf a single sensor is only £13...

Jeeez, that is expensive. I'm seeing a niche.... Also think about optical sensors...RS do one, http://philippines.rs-online.com/web/se ... breadCrumb Or, purpose built for RD helicopter...will just need to extend probe; http://www.ronlund.com/Merchant2/mercha ... Code=GEMFG

Capacitance is the way to go. I have a schematic around somewhere for a similar monitor I made for my nitro car a few years back. Essentially the same thing but on a smaller scale. I'll post back when i'm home and on my PC. You can also buy specific RC fuel level gauges...

Just a couple of quick ideas...

Jolly good, did you get jiggy with it at parajet? Sorry again for the damage...let me know about the prop...if you can't fix it, I have some great paint I picked up from Halfords

Somehow the pictures of me have vanished... Have a looksie here for some of dave, colon, alistair and the bailey guy! http://www.huffhuff.co.uk/dev/ppg/141208 I would put them in album but can't see batch import and just about to pop out. Ben

Another good thing about being on this forum, not just the wealth of information...but the 'comradery' Thanks for all your well wishing and reassurance that i'm not the only one. I've finished sulking now, so no more ego stroking needed - thanks for your kind words...and next time I WILL NAIL IT

Sorry pete, didn't see you post in there. I wasn't directly into wind to start, then mind went blank. Something freaked me out for some reason, but don't know what (fear, trepidation, who knows. My ex says it's because i've always been afraid of commitment). I kept thinking I was going to get pulled back and hit the cars...and trees...and fence...which actually then caused me to do just that. Self fulfilling prophecy I guess. I literally just froze. I know what to do in that situation but just didn't do it. It didn't help that I didn't commit fully on the power, I staggered it initially which started the ball rolling (well, it was me rolling actually). I was under instruction, with Simon. He was on the radio telling me what to do, but my hands just weren't doing it! Then it all happened a bit too quick with the crosswind, what with the trees and barbed wire. I guess it was the impact that bent the frame, which then hit the props during the 180 over the fence. So, nobody to blame but myself. Just gotta get back on that horse...when I get the bill for the repairs to Simons motor...

yNot speaking on his behalf but Edwardc isn't too far from high wycombe!

Very wise and prophetic SLiM... ...I just feel a numpty. But getting over it now though - not put me off at all, still as eager as I was a week ago!

Nuff said!

Have you filled in your first flight log? Not sure how many seconds I was in the air for...t

Fair play welder, I was actually waiting for you to pipe up

...about 60ft in wrong direction, through the barbed wire fence and into the other field! One bent titanium frame, three carbon props destroyed, all clothes wripped. One extremely damaged ego! So, sorry to everyone, especially Alistair who's day I ruined...and Simon for the minor scuffs on the parajet! I'm off to get the rope and find a nice high beam!!!! On the plus side, Dave finally got into the air so congrats (any chance I can borrow your motor for some practice...)! Ben the fence magnet

Literally on a1 now heading your way in hope the fog clears. Will be going on m25 if anybody wants to catch a lift 07751 696 249

What's the weather like? Anyone going up today? Huh Simon, huh huh huh?

Jeeez, you don't have much luck do you?!? Please don't say you didn't tighten the bolts?!?

You mean my sun dance didn't work Oh hang on, I was puting left foot in not left foot out! Arghhhh!

I've taken the day off on Friday in the hope of coming down to the flagpole. I've been doing a sun dance all morning!