Recent content by Alan B

Thanks Al. Next time I'm out I'll try same locations with same batteries. I'll let you know how I get on. Be great if other people could join in if they can help with compass error or signal issues.

Night flights are fun. Let me know how you get on Al

That's weird. It was my second battery when all my errors triggered. Wonder if a cold battery may be the issue. But somehow I doubt it. I've done all the usual checks and calibrations IMU and compass. Everything seems ok then mid flight compass errors. Bloody scary

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Hi All. twice now in different locations i have had the dreaded compass error,, on my P3A Both times i have switched to atti mode and managed to bring the bird home, really not sure what causes this though. No buildings, trees, power lines etc. Any help much appreciated.

Thanks for the reply and advice. i am a novice and should have done more research. but but thanks to people like yourself who take the time to respond, i can always improve my skills and learn from more experienced pilots. Thanks again.

same happened to me today, for no reason the P3A went compass error exit GPS. done started to drift away. i panicked and pressed the return to home key. Nothing for about 10 seconds, then it came back. No damage other than needing new underwear. Compass would not calibrate, moved to a new...

Different thread here, sorry but no response to my last 2 questions, probably not using the site correctly. Anyhow, anyone got a P3A if so do you hear a fan like sound. any advice much appreciated

i use 30 and 10