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    Phantom 2 wouldn't power down!

    Thanks for the reply's The Phantom is flying again and seems to be working perfectly ok. I did pair the controller back up with the aircraft as I'm pretty sure that some of the commands weren't being received. I'll give my vendor a call today and see what they think might have initially caused...
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    Phantom 2 wouldn't power down!

    Hi guys have any of you had the unfortunate experience of a Phantom 2 refusing to power down? I tried landing mine today and it wouldn't shut off, no matter how many times i tried the manoever. Eventually it decided to give in and quit blade rotation at about 17% battery, which was a relief...
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    BNUC-s vs. RPQ-s?

    Hi Mike I've not done a flight test yet, that is something i'll be expected to do once the BNUC group are satisfied that the CAA will approve my operations manual. The whole process is done in 4 stages. 1. Theory course and exam (Leeds or wherever) 2. Operational Manual 3. Flight test 4...
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    BNUC-s vs. RPQ-s?

    Well that was fun! Just a shout out to David and anyone else i met over the last couple of days at the EURo BNUC-S course in Leeds who might be reading this. I have to say that I gained a great deal of knowledge and understanding about the industry in general as well as meeting some friendly...
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    BNUC-s vs. RPQ-s?

    i'll ask about. thanks
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    BNUC-s vs. RPQ-s?

    That's very reassuring! I was hoping it would be something along these lines. Perhaps they will have sorted out their admin and such in the mean time. I wonder if they'll use a different map for their course based in the north of England? Once again thanks for the info. I'm definitely...
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    BNUC-s vs. RPQ-s?

    Quick update I've just received my handbooks through the post! Will be having a couple of hours reading and then going out for a fly this afternoon... :nevreness:
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    BNUC-s vs. RPQ-s?

    that's great. Thanks Ben
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    BNUC-s vs. RPQ-s?

    Hi Stratifier, It's good to know that there are a few of us in a similar situation. Perhaps we will be able to gather some group motivation/inspiration! Are you aware of any examples of past examination papers or indicators or what type of questions we might expect to answer, from either the...
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    BNUC-s vs. RPQ-s?

    Again, thanks Andrew! You're right. I'll embrace the experience for what it is and give it my best shot. appreciate the support. ta
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    BNUC-s vs. RPQ-s?

    Thank you Benjamin :) You've no idea how much a warm welcome can reassure someone. Can't wait to get stuck in now!
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    Hello from Yorkshire

    Just about to embark on a BNUC-S course and am keen on improving my skillset and all round knowledge of all things MR Currently learning on a Phantom 2 with 3D gimbal and GoPro FPV
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    BNUC-s vs. RPQ-s?

    Hi everyone What a great forum and some really useful threads and posts have already caught my eye. I'm a novice with very limited airtime and experience in MR piloting (I currently fly the Phantom 2 with 3d gimbal and GoPro3) and have just applied and paid for my ground school BNUC-S with...
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