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Kopi Luwak User Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Kopi Luwak. This Quadshot has been hand built and test flown by the team at Transition Robotics.
The Quadshot uses the Paparazzi UAV project software. Please visit http://paparazzi.enac.fr for more information.
|Please read the entire manual before using the Quadshot. Not adhering to these instructions may result in damage to the Quadshot or serious injury.
The Quadshot is not recommended for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
- 1 Note about "Modes"
- 2 What's in the Box
- 3 Items Required for Flight
- 4 Basic Terms
- 5 Getting Started
- 6 The Quadshot and Your Radio Transmitter System
- 7 Before Each Flight
- 8 Before the First Flight
- 9 Flying the Quadshot
- 10 Low Voltage Alert
- 11 Flying With a Camera
- 12 Removing Pylons
- 13 Repairs
- 14 Flying Tips
- 15 LED Flash Codes
- 16 Troubleshooting
- 17 Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code
- 18 Contact Information
- 19 FCC Statement
- 20 Warranty and Repair Policy
Note about "Modes"
This manual assumes the use of a Mode 2 transmitter - e.g., the throttle control is on the left and the pitch control on the right.
All uses of the word "mode" from here on are NOT in reference to the different channel mappings for transmitter sticks. This is in reference to the three different flight modes the Quadshot is capable of.
What's in the Box
The Quadshot Kopi Luwak includes:
- 1x Quadshot airframe (wing with four motor controllers, two servos, two Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 satellite receivers, xBee module on serial carrier, and Lisa/L board with Aspirin IMU mounted on flat carrier)
- 1x Gumstix Overo AirSTORM COM and accessories
- 2x Winglets
- 4x Pylon assemblies (pylon, motor, motor clip, propeller saver, 2x M3 propeller saver screws)
- 3x 8045 normal-rotation propellers
- 3x 8045R reverse-rotation propellers
- 1x Lithium-polymer flight battery
- 1x Battery bay lid
- 1x Spare receiver receiver bay cover
- 1x Parts bag containing:
- 1x xBee module
- 1x USB xBee carrier board
- 1x Kopi Luwak receiver bind plug
- 4x Propeller saver rubber bands
- 1x cyanoacrylate glue
The technical specifications of the Quadshot are listed here.
Items Required for Flight
- Battery charger suitable for the flight battery
- 2.4GHz Spektrum® DSM2 or compatible transmitter with 6 or more channels
Basic Terms
The three ways of rotating an aircraft are called pitch, roll, and yaw. Starting with an aircraft in level forward flight:
- Pitch is rotating around a horizontal line connecting the wingtips. When aircraft dive down to the ground or pull up to gain altitude, they are changing pitch. You pitch your head up and down by nodding 'yes' up and down.
- Roll is rotating around a line connecting the nose of the aircraft to the tail. You roll your head by touching an ear to your shoulder (or by doing a cartwheel).
- Yaw is rotating around a vertical line to change the compass direction the aircraft is flying in. You yaw your head by shaking it 'no' left and right.
Given that the Quadshot can both hover like a helicopter and pitch over onto the wing and fly like an airplane, it isn't always obvious what to call the "front" or the "top." For sanity's sake, we named the parts of the Quadshot as if it were flying like an airplane. Therefore:
- The Front of the Quadshot is the end with the motors and the propellers, i.e., towards the leading edge of the wing.
- The Rear is the opposite end, i.e., towards the trailing edge of the wing, or the end where the black plastic landing feet protrude from the pylons.
- The Top is the flat surface of the wing the battery and brain doors are built into. The top pylons are mounted closer to each other. The top LEDs are blue.
- The Bottom is the opposite side - the bottom pylons are mounted farther apart from each other. The bottom LEDs are white.
- The Port or Left side has RED LEDs.
- The Starboard or Right side has GREEN LEDs.
Getting Started
Install the Pylons
The pylons on the Quadshot are not permanently attached; in the event of a crash the pylons may pop out, which can help reduce damage to the Quadshot.
To install the pylons, place one hand under the pylon socket, line up the clip on the bottom of the pylon with the spar, and press the pylon straight down onto the spar until it clicks into place. You should a hear a pop as it locks in. Pull on the pylon straight out to make sure that it is locked in. The four pylons are identical and interchangeable.
Connect the Motor Controllers
Each motor is controlled by an Electronic Speed Controller, or ESC. To connect each motor, plug in the bullet connector on each of the three motor wires into the matching connector on the ESC.
|Do not mount the propellers yet. A test must be done first to check the motor rotation direction. This is described under Before the First Flight.
Attach the Winglets
|The winglets are identical and are interchangeable.
Charge the Flight Battery
The Kopi Luwak includes a lithium polymer flight battery, which allows for flight times of about 6 to 15 minutes, depending on conditions, payload and throttle settings. The flight battery must be charged before the first flight.
To charge the battery:
- After flight, allow the battery to cool to room temperature before charging.
- Place the charger and battery on a heat resistant surface.
- Charge the flight battery at a rate no higher than 2.2A (1C).
Do not leave the battery unattended while charging.
The Quadshot and Your Radio Transmitter System
Before flying the Quadshot, first get familiar with how the Quadshot responds to your radio transmitter.
The Quadshot requires a transmitter with 6 or more channels. These are defined by Paparazzi to be:
|Channel Number
|Definition Name
|Flight mode switch
|Stick sensitivity switch
|Not used
|Not used
|Not used
|Not used
|Not used
|Not used
|Not used
In this manual, it is assumed that the throttle and yaw stick is on the left, and the pitch and roll stick is on the right. The Flight Mode 3-position switch is on the left, and the Stick Sensitivity 3-position switch is on the right.
Radio transmitter with the switches labeled.
Transmitter Switches
The switches change the way the Quadshot responds to the control sticks.
The Mode Switch
The Channel 6 switch (on the left front face of the example transmitter, just above the left stick) switches between flight modes. From top to bottom, the switch settings are:
- Mode 1 - "Helicopter" mode. Used for takeoff, hover, horizontal flight, recovery, and landing.
- Mode 2 - "Trainer airplane" mode. Used for cruising forward flight.
- Mode 3 - "Aerobatic airplane" mode. Used for aerobatics.
Ch. 5: The Stick Sensitivity Switch
The Channel 5 switch (on the right front face of the example transmitter, just above the right stick) changes how sensitive the control sticks are to small movements. This is typically referred to in RC aircraft as 'exponential' or 'expo.' From top to bottom, the switch settings are:
- Expo 1 - most sensitive. If a control stick is moved halfway, the Quadshot will react with half of maximum authority. If the stick is moved all the way, the Quadshot will react with maximum authority.
- Expo 2 - less sensitive. If a control stick is moved halfway, the Quadshot will react with less than half of maximum authority. If a stick is moved all the way, the Quadshot will still react with maximum authority.
- Expo 3 - least sensitive. If a control stick is moved halfway, the Quadshot will react with even less authority than Setting 2. If a stick is moved all the way, the Quadshot will still react with maximum authority.
Beginning pilots may find that using Expo 2 or Expo 3 makes the Quadshot easier to fly, since it will not react as quickly to smaller stick movements.
The D/R A and D/R B Switches
THe D/R A and D/R B switches are not used by the Mocha, and have no effect on the controls out of the box. D/R stands for Dual Rates, and can be programmed to change the effective range of the control sticks. Please see the Mocha transmitter manual for more information.
Transmitter Main Control Sticks
The main control sticks commands the Quadshot to move. Small stick movements can have a big effect, so be conservative until you get used to the controls!
As mentioned above in the Basic Terms section, what constitutes the "top" and "front" of the Quadshot aren't as obvious as they are on regular airplanes and helicopters. This also means that "roll" and "yaw" aren't as obvious either.
To clear things up, here is a photo of the Quadshot transmitter with the yaw stick highlighted:
Transmitter with the yaw axis highlighted.
When hovering (Mode 1), with the propellers pointing up at the sky and the top lids facing towards you, imagine that it is helicopter with the nose pointed away from you. If a yaw (spin) right input is made, the helicopter nose will point to the right. If a yaw left input is made, the nose of the helicopter will point to the left. It is the same with the Quadshot.
Quadshot HOVER mode Front-to-Back view with nose and tail direction.
In forward flight (Modes 2 and 3, and Flight Mode 1 when pitched over as described below in Mode 1: Forward Flight), the Quadshot wing should be thought of as an airplane wing, with the nose of the airplane towards the propellers, and the tail towards the landing feet. If a yaw right input is made, the Airplane nose yaws right and vice-versa.
Quadshot FORWARD flight modes Top-Down view with nose and tail direction.
We have found that for all but "dyed-in-the-wool" pilots that fly only helicopters or only airplanes, this is actually very intuitive, and simpler than it seems. This is because while roll and yaw change places with respect to the Quadshot as it is flying around, they actually stay the same with respect to the pilot standing on the ground! In other words, the right stick always moves the Quadshot to its left or right, and the left stick will always rotate the Quadshot to its left or right, regardless of what it has to do to accomplish the movement.
Hovering Flight (Helicopter) Controls
Forward Flight (Airplane) Controls
Note: The controls are the same for forward flight in Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3.
Before Each Flight
Check Pylons
Check that the pylons are locked in place by pressing each pylon into the wing. If you hear a click, the pylon was not in all of the way.
Check Transmitter Batteries
Ensure your transmitter's batteries are not at a low state of charge before each flight.
Check Flight Battery
Check that the flight battery is fully charged by connecting it to a voltmeter or to your battery charger. A fully charged 3-cell lithium battery will read 12.6 volts.
Install Flight Battery
To install the flight battery, remove the battery compartment lid, marked by a battery symbol, by pressing down on the top edge.
The battery fits best with the main leads (the two biggest wires with the yellow connector) in the bottom right of the battery compartment.
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Wrap the hook and loop strap around the battery and secure tightly.
The Quadshot should be placed upright on a level surface when plugging in the flight battery and not held by hand. Connect the battery to turn on the Quadshot. After plugging in the battery, the Quadshot should be left untouched while the lights flash. This is to allow the sensors to initialize. If the Quadshot is moved, initialization can take more time or be prevented from completing correctly. Moving the the Quadshot during initialization can cause erratic flight or crashes until the power is cycled. After the LEDs have stopped blinking, put the wires in the recess above the battery. The lid will not close properly if the battery connector is placed above the battery strap. The connector is designed to fit to the left of the battery strap.
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Installed flight battery on a Quadshot with the battery compartment lid open.
Replace the battery lid by placing the bottom tabs in first and then by pushing on the top to secure it in place.
Leave Safe Mode
Once the Quadshot is turned on, it is in a "safe" mode, which means the motors will not spin and the LEDs will flash. To leave safe mode, these conditions must be met:
1. The Quadshot has been on and sitting still for more than 10 seconds.
2. The transmitter is on.
3. All four of the transmitter trim tabs are centered.
4. The left stick on the transmitter is in the bottom-center position.
5. The right stick is in the center position.
6. The Mode Switch is in the highest, or Mode 1, position.
When these criteria are met, the LEDs on the Quadshot will stop flashing and remain on.
Slow blinking: the IMU (inertial measurement unit) is aligning. The Quadshot will not fly straight until the IMU is aligned.
Fast blinking: the transmitter has not yet met the conditions stated above.
Before the First Flight
Check Motor Spin Directions
Depending on how it is connected, the motor controller can spin the motor in either direction. However, it is critical that each motor spins the correct direction. Perform this check after any time a motor may have been disconnected from its motor controller.
|Attempting to fly with any motor spinning the wrong way will result in erratic flight and loss of control. You must check the motor spin directions after connecting the motors to the motor controllers.
Perform this test without the propellers installed:
- Slowly throttle up the motors until they just start spinning.
- When viewed from above, motors A1 and B2 spin clockwise while A2 and B1 spin counterclockwise.
If a motor is spinning the wrong way, switch any two of the wires running between the motor and motor controller - that is:
- Disconnect any two motor wires from the controller
- Plug the first motor wire into the second controller connector
- Plug the second motor wire into the first controller connector
- Repeat the motor spin test until you are sure that all four motors are spinning the correct directions.
|Disconnect the flight battery until you are ready to fly.
Install Propellers
The Quadshot uses two reverse-spin propellers and two normal-spin propellers. The propellers are labelled near their center hubs. Reverse-spin propellers are labelled 8045R and normal-spin propellers are labelled 8045. When installed correctly, the lettering near the propeller hubs is on the front of each propeller (facing away from the motors).
- Reverse-spin propellers are used on motors A1 and B2.
- Normal-spin propellers are used on motors A2 and B1.
A reverse-spin propeller.
Correct propeller placement and motor spin directions.
To install the propellers:
Flying the Quadshot
The Quadshot takes off vertically, like a helicopter. before it can fly forward like a plane. Use only Mode 1 to take off, and not Mode 2 or Mode 3. Use a flat and level surface for take off. Always take off from the ground and not a table or from someone's hand. Always place the Quadshot with the motors facing up.
The Quadshot has a lot of reserve power when a camera is not installed. Because of this, takeoff requires very little throttle, somewhere in the range of 10 - 15%.
|If the Quadshot ever tips over or lands on the motors/propellers, immediately reduce the throttle to zero or the motors and ESCs will be damaged.
Smooth takeoffs take some practice - adding throttle too slowly can cause the Quadshot to skitter along the ground, where it might catch on something and tip over. On the other hand, adding throttle too quickly causes the Quadshot to rise very quickly, and you may lose control.
To take off, leave Safe Mode as described above. Slowly raise the throttle until all four propellers just begin to spin. Then, add enough extra throttle (perhaps 5-10%) to cause the Quadshot to 'pop' a short distance up into the air, and then reduce throttle a bit to settle into a stable hover. Above all, don't overreact - the Quadshot can stabilize itself as long as you give it enough throttle to stay in the air, but if you cut the throttle completely, gravity will win!
Once out of Safe Mode but before takeoff, don't move the other control sticks, since this would tell the Quadshot to pitch, roll, or yaw while on the ground.
Mode 1: Hovering and Forward Flight
In Mode 1, the Quadshot will maintain a hover attitude when no control inputs are made. It will ascend and descend depending on where the throttle is set. It will NOT stay in place if there is any wind. It will drift with the wind and only maintain a straight-up orientation.
If at any time while in Mode 1 the sticks are released, the Quadshot will return to a straight up hover orientation as quickly as possible. This is useful for emergency situations, such as if you are unsure which way the Quadshot is facing, or are about to crash. It is best to perform this with the throttle set slightly above hover power. If the throttle is set too high, the Quadshot may not have enough reserve power remaining to recover. If the throttle is set below hover, the Quadshot will immediately descend.
As the right stick is pushed forward in Mode 1 the Quadshot will pitch forward and fly "on the wing" like an airplane. Pushing the stick all of the way forwards will cause the Quadshot to fly horizontally. Because the Quadshot has a symmetric airfoil, the wing does not generate any lift when horizontal, so the Quadshot will descend, even at high throttle. To maintain or gain altitude, the wing must not be pitched all of the way over.
Centering pitch will cause the Quadshot to return to a vertical orientation.
Pulling the right stick back has the same effect, but the Quadshot will pitch backward and fly "on the wing" upside-down.
While flying on the wing in Mode 1, the yaw and roll controls will gradually change from helicopter to airplane as discussed above.
Mode 2: Forward Flight
While in Mode 2, the Quadshot will fly with its nose rotated eight degrees above horizontal unless given other control inputs (in other words, its angle of attack will be eight degrees). This generates enough lift for general flying. The Quadshot will NOT maintain altitude or direction - it will ascend and descend depending on where the throttle is set and will drift with the wind. It will only try to maintain a level orientation.
The Quadshot will also make coordinated turns in Mode 2 when roll (right stick left and right) is used. This means that the Quadshot will automatically add in a small amount of upward pitch, and yaw in the same direction as the turn. This makes turns are more graceful and require less input. Some coordination is still required in certain situations, such as at high angles of attack or high speeds.
To switch to Mode 2, first fly up to at least 15-20 meters (50-65 feet). Point the Quadshot straight up as if in hover and set the throttle such that the Quadshot is hovering or rising slowly. Flip the Mode Switch to Mode 2, or center position, and the Quadshot will automatically transition into forward flight.
It is recommended to reduce the throttle a small amount upon switching to Mode 2. The Quadshot requires less throttle to fly on the wing than to hover. Because of this, the Quadshot will fly very fast after transitioning into Mode 2 if the throttle is not reduced.
In general, make turns in Mode 2 by primarily using the roll stick (left and right on the right stick), and gain or lose altitude by primarily increasing or decreasing the throttle. Use small amounts of the pitch stick (up and down on the right stick) to adjust altitude and counteract wind.
If at any time while in Mode 2 the sticks are released the Quadshot will return to level flight. However, it will take a few seconds for the Quadshot to level off if it is descending rapidly. If you do not pull up, the Quadshot may still crash.
While in Mode 2, the Quadshot will not pitch up more than vertical and will not roll more than 90 degrees.
If at any time the Mode Switch is set to Mode 1 while in Mode 2, the Quadshot will immediately return to hover orientation. However, do not throttle up the motors much higher than what it takes to hover or they may not have enough remaining power to recover from a bad situation. This is again very useful for emergency situations, such as if the Quadshot were about to crash.
Mode 3: Aerobatics
While in Mode 3, the Quadshot will try to maintain whatever orientation you put it in. It will not recover from upset situations or coordinate turns, and will allow you to command loops, rolls, and spins.
To switch to Mode 3, flip the Mode Switch to Mode 3, the lowest position. There will be no visible change to the Quadshot orientation once Mode 3 is activated.
Remember: the Quadshot flies without returning to a neutral attitude when in Mode 3.
If at any time the Mode Switch is set to Mode 1 while in Mode 3, the Quadshot will immediately return to hover orientation.
The best method to descend quickly is to fully pitch forwards or backwards in Mode 1 with the throttle low. As the Quadshot approaches the ground, release pitch slowly and throttle up to a hover throttle setting at the same time.
- 3 pics: hover high alt, push over mid alt, hover low alt
The Quadshot can also descend vertically in Mode 1 from a hover. It can appear to be out of control during a quick vertical descent. This is because the airflow over the wing is reversed, causing the elevons to have the opposite effect of the desired controls. However, the motors overpower this effect.
To descend vertically, use a throttle position just below hover and descend slowly.
One method of landing is to descend as slowly as possible while maintaining position to avoid catching the landing gear on something and tipping over the Quadshot. This can be difficult as the Quadshot approaches the ground; the air becomes more turbulent the lower the Quadshot gets.
Another method is to get the Quadshot in a stable hover a few inches above the landing spot and kill the throttle. This will drop the Quadshot right on target and minimize the chance of breaking a propeller if it tips over, since the motors will not be turning when it lands. However, this method can potentially be damaging in other ways if used on a hard surface, such as pavement.
|If the Quadshot ever tips over or lands on the motors/propellers, immediately reduce the throttle to zero or the motors and ESCs will be damaged.
Low Voltage Alert
The Quadshot comes programmed with a low voltage alert. When the battery drops to a low voltage level, the Quadshot will flash its LEDs and 'waggle' its wings. You will see the Quadshot roll back and forth a small amount about four times per second. Sets of waggles will happen four times, about five seconds apart. During this time there is enough battery capacity remaining to fly the Quadshot nearer to you and land. If you see the Quadshot repeat the waggle warning a second time, you should land immediately! If you see the Quadshot repeat the warning a third time, you will soon lose power!
|Over-discharging the battery may damage it. Do not attempt to fly the Quadshot back to you after seeing a second warning - descend and land immediately.
The Quadshot is compatible with many hobby lithium-polymer battery monitors that beep loudly when the battery is low. Typically these connect to the white battery balance connector, and will fit inside the electronics enclosure with the beeper taped or glued to align with the provided hole. Follow the manufacturer's directions for use.
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Flying With a Camera
Only attempt flying with a camera once you are comfortable flying the Quadshot.
Camera Installation
To install a camera, remove the battery lid. Locate the supplied ¼"-20 bolt and insert it into the hole located at the bottom-center of the battery compartment. Using a coin or flat-bladed screwdriver, mount your camera to the bottom side of the Quadshot, opposite the battery door. Cameras should be attached so they are snug but not overly tight, which could damage the Quadshot or camera.
Once installed, rotate the propellers by hand and make sure that they do not hit the camera. If they do, the camera must be reoriented so that the propellers do not hit the camera. A camera this far forward also greatly impacts the stability of the Quadshot. Avoid mounting a camera that adds a lot of weight ahead or behind the camera mounting bolt.
Flying With a Camera
With a camera installed, vertical takeoff will require you to pull back on the right stick a small amount (pitching the Quadshot up) to counteract the camera's weight. If this is not done, the Quadshot will fly forward as it leaves the ground. However, once hovering, the Quadshot will compensate for the camera's weight and maintain level orientation without added pitch commands.
In general, the Quadshot will require more throttle, pitch up, or a combination of both to maintain level flight due to the added weight. This is most pronounced during the transition from Mode 1 to Mode 2.
Be aware that excess payload weight will cause the battery to drain more quickly and the motors and motor controllers to heat up. Continued flight with a heavy payload will damage the battery, motors, and/or motor controllers.
GoPro: Mounting a GoPro camera requires using its case and the tripod mount. The case is adjustable in pitch. If the camera is tilted too far forward or back when mounted to the Quadshot, the balance of the aircraft will be upset. We suggest a maximum tilt of about 45 degrees up or down from horizontal when the Quadshot is flying horizontally forward. Any more than this may make the Quadshot difficult to or impossible to fly.
Removing Pylons
To remove the pylons, first disconnect the motor wires that connect it to the ESC. Then tip the pylon to the side until you feel it pop loose and pull out. Note that excessively installing and removing the pylons will cause their clip to wear and the pylon to attach more loosely.
If desired, the pylons can be glued in permanently. Lightly sand the square carbon spar and the mating foam and plastic surfaces on each pylon before gluing with medium or thick (gap-filling) cyanoacrylate (CA) glue.
Replacing Propellers
Replace a propeller if it is bent, nicked, cracked or broken. Do not mix propellers of different brands, makes, or dimensions. The propellers that come with the Quadshot are 8 inches in diameter, have a pitch of 4.5 inches, and have 5mm center holes. The prop saver can be flipped over to accomodate propellers with 7mm center holes.
Foam and Plastic Repairs
The Quadshot is made out of Expanded PolyOlefin (EPO) foam. It is recommended that you use either medium viscosity CyanoAcrylate (CA, super glue) with a catalyst (kicker), 3M 4693H contact cement, two-part epoxy, or Gorilla Glue to repair foam on the Quadshot. It is recommended that you repair the plastic with either epoxy or CA. For small dents, creases and crushed foam, pouring boiling water on or steaming the damaged foam can help restore it to its original shape, to some extent.
Motor Adjustment
In the event of a crash, the motors are usually the first things to hit the ground. Check the motors to make sure they are clean and free of foreign objects, rotate freely, and don't have bent motor shafts. Check the motor shaft adjustment by gently pulling on the motor bell housing away from the rest of the motor (e.g., in the direction of flight). There should be little to no play. If the motor bell rises more than 1mm (about 1/32") above the rest of the motor, then it must be adjusted or the motor will no longer rotate with full power or speed, and may stop rotating completely in mid-flight.
To adjust the motor shaft, remove the propeller, disconnect the motor from the motor controller, remove the motor mount clip, and remove the motor from the pylon.
Loosen the set screw at the top of the chrome bell by one turn using a .050" hex key. Do not remove this screw. Place the rear end of the motor on a hard surface and gently press down on the chrome bell until it stops. Do not compress the parts together any further. Do not use a sudden, jerking motion. Check to make sure that there is no more than 1mm of movement. Re-tighten the set screw at the top of the bell.
Post-Crash Checklists
After a minor crash make sure to check that:
- The pylons are fully locked in by pushing them into their sockets.
- The propellers are properly mounted and not bent or broken.
- The winglets are not loose.
- The battery is secured tightly by the strap.
After a major crash also make sure to check that:
- The motors are relatively straight in the pylons.
- The motors are not out of adjustment.
- The motor mounts are not broken.
- The pylons are not overly loose when connected to the spar.
- The hinges are not ripped.
- The electronics frame is glued to the foam.
- The battery is not damaged.
- The motors are connected to the motor controllers.
If a motor is disconnected from its motor controller and/or a propeller is replaced, check that:
- The motors spin in the correct directions.
- The correct propeller is installed on each motor.
Flying Tips
Each time before you fly:
- Check that the battery in the plane is fully charged.
- Check that the transmitter batteries are fresh.
- Check that the pylons are fully seated and secured to the wing.
Fly the Quadshot in a wide open area. Do not fly near trees, poles, streets, wires, buildings, or people. Determine local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly the Quadshot.
It is not recommended to fly the Quadshot at more than 75% power when a camera is not attached. The motors are what control the Quadshot and at higher and higher speeds, the motors have less and less control authority which makes it harder to fly and stabilize.
Dual Rates
Dual rates are not recommended. Changing the dual rates will change the maximum allowed pitch and airplane yaw/quadcopter roll angles. For instance, if the pitch rates are lowered to 50%, the Quadshot will only be able to pitch forward by 45 degrees from hover when in Mode 1.
It is not recommended to use exponential if you are to use your own computer radio as there are already exponential settings coded into Lia.
LED Flash Codes
|Double blink
|Lia is aligning
|SOS (Three fast, three slow, three fast)
|Transmitter is not on or bound
|Turn on transmitter
|Rapid flashing
|Transmitter does not meet safe mode requirements
|Neutralize sticks, zero throttle, center trims, set to Mode 1
|Lia cannot stabilize
|Unplug and reconnect battery
|Slow flashing
|Battery is below 11.0V
|Land soon and recharge battery
|Rapid flashing and wing waggle
|Battery is below 10.25V
|Land immediately and recharge battery
|Motors do not spin
|Battery not plugged in
|Plug in battery
|Transmitter is not on
|Turn on transmitter
|Transmitter sticks not in neutral positions
|Neutralize sticks
|Mode Switch not in Mode 1
|Set Mode Switch to Mode 1
|Lia is not stabilized
|Set Quadshot on stationary surface for at least 10 seconds
|Quadshot flips over upon takeoff
|Incorrect propellers installed
|Check and replace propellers
|Motor(s) spinning backward
|Check motor and propeller directions
|It is too windy
|Fly when there is less wind
|Camera is too far away from wing surface
|Mount the camera closer to the wing surface
|Camera is too heavy
|Remove camera
|Quadshot constantly dives sharply
|Lids are not installed
|Install lids
|Bottom motors/propellers damaged
|Check/replace motors/propellers
|Propeller savers loose
|Tighten screws on propeller savers
|Motor bells loose or out of adjustment
|Adjust motor bells
|Camera is too heavy
|Remove camera
|Quadshot tips over upon landing
|It is too windy
|Fly when there is less wind
|A direction is held on a transmitter stick
|Center the sticks upon landing
|Camera is too heavy
|Remove camera
Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Effective January 1, 2011
A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site.
1. Model aircraft will not be flown:
(a) In a careless or reckless manner.
(b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.
2. Model aircraft pilots will:
(a) Yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft.
(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D-See and Avoid Guidance.)
(c) Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three (3) miles of an airport, without notifying the airport operator.
(d) Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement.
(e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Aircraft program. (AMA Document 520-A)
(f) Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors).
(g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document #555.
(h) Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot's ability to safely control the model.
(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode or burn, or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property.
- Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight.
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In many of my contributions to this blog since I moved across the pond, I've effused about the wonders of Norway: The scenery! The slower pace of life! The egalitarianism! Aside from the challenges of Norway's many dialects and their absurd driver's license requirements, life in Norway has been a fairly positive experience. But as we come upon that time of year when food takes center stage in our lives, I feel it is time to disclose one area in which the United States, compared to Norway, definitely has all the advantages: Food.
I love food. I'm one of those people who starts thinking about lunch just after breakfast, and dinner just after lunch, and goes to bed dreaming about breakfast. I believe food is, in the wise words of my friend Doug, life's only consistent joy.
So as I was scrolling through my Facebook feed a few weeks ago and saw a link to an article promoting The Scandinavian Diet, I could only wonder what kind of desperation a person must be experiencing to want to knowingly subject themselves to such flavor deprivation. I assumed anyone who's ever considered dieting knew that the best way to increase the likelihood of success is to find foods that allow you to minimize your intake of calories and fat without compromising flavor. If you can't find some enjoyment in what you're eating, you're not going to stick with it. From an American point of view, there is not a lot to enjoy in the Scandinavian diet.
You see, I am currently serving a six-year sentence on the Scandinavian Diet (also called the Viking Diet or the Nordic Diet). I live in a land in which tradition and convenience dictate what's available in supermarkets and restaurants, and those traditions are bland, bland, bland. Until they struck oil in the late 60s, and learned how to turn it into huge sums of money in the 70s and 80s, Norway was a poor, rocky country, where people survived off of root vegetables and the sea. Though Norwegians can certainly afford more variety these days, and they certainly love to indulge in exotic foods on their many travels, for whatever reason, old, bland habits die really hard at home in Norwegian kitchens.
While I'm more of a 'variety-is-the-spice-of life' kind of girl, Norwegians don't value variety in their diet quite as much. For breakfast and lunch, every day, most Norwegians eat open-faced cold-cut-and-cheese sandwiches called skiver (slices), or smørbrød (sandwiches) if they're fancy. Sometimes instead of cold cuts, they'll top bread or crispy rye flatbread with liver paste or a tin of mackerel in tomato sauce (colloquially called 'plane crash in a can' for its chunky, gory appearance), or add a yogurt or a boiled egg, but that's about as exotic as breakfast and lunch usually get. Most restaurants in the city center don't open before mid-afternoon, because there's just no lunch crowd; if workers aren't savoring the soup-from-a-mix in their company's cantine, they are most likely tucking in to their dry skiver from home. As for the evening meal, although more flavorful international fare such as tacos and pizza has made it on the scene in recent years, dinner is traditionally some form of meat and boiled potatoes. Norwegians love plain boiled potatoes.
This may not sound like such a big deal unless you can really understand how much I like food. And I know I'm not alone because food is about all we talk about in our 1,600 member Americans in Norway Facebook group. In fact, it has been proposed that the group be renamed Hungry Americans in Norway. There is even a whole set of unwritten rules about how one may talk about food on Facebook, and woe to those who break them (and posting pictures of food, say, from a trip home to the US? Just not done. So cruel, so gauche.). Food is a very serious topic among expats in Norway.
"Surely," you might object, "no one is putting a gun to your head, insisting you eat like the Romans simply because you are in Rome!" Ah, but if it were that simple, there would not be 1,600 Hungry Americans in Norway. It is, of course, possible to make tastier food in your own home. We have learned to make our own Mexican and Chinese dishes, but not only can the preparation be rather labor intensive, so is the hunt for ingredients. And as I've mentioned in previous posts, food is very expensive, with grocery prices 65% higher in Norway than the European average. Beef is $17-20 a pound; chicken is about $10/lb. In this context, cold cuts as a staple of the Norwegian diet is not so surprising.
The convenience issue brings us to another American criticism of food culture in Norway: the hypocrisy. Some Norwegians need to remove the frozen pizza plank from their own eye so that they might see well enough to cast out the potato chip from their brother's eye. Norwegians may not eat a lot of fatty restaurant food and they may love to criticize Americans' bad eating habits, but like busy people everywhere, Norwegians and their diet present no picture of health. If bland white fish and potatoes fill the fresh outer aisles of Norwegian supermarkets, the inner aisles are filled with frozen and other prepackaged processed foods, as in any American supermarket.
While there are lots of conflicting articles in the media about whether Norwegians are trending toward more or less healthy eating habits these days, it is clear that they do drink a lot of soda and eat a lot of prepackaged and frozen foods, just as we do in the States. For example, Grandiosa frozen pizzas are as much a part of the Norwegian diet as white fish and boiled potatoes- in fact, these two dishes now follow each other through many a family's Christmas Eve feasting. Five million Norwegians eat 45 million frozen pizzas a year, of which 24 million are Grandiosa pizzas. About 2.5 million of these are sold during the holidays (side2.no); 200,000 Norwegians responding to a 2011 poll serve Grandiosas outside the main meal on Christmas Eve.
Norwegians also drink more Pepsi Max than any other country in the world, in 2011, an average of 22 liters per person (the Swedes manage to drink only 9.5 liters per person, the article proudly notes). Little Norway, with a population smaller than North Carolina's, accounts for 9 percent of Pepsi Max sales worldwide.
So my experiences here have taught me a few things about food and culture. I've learned that Norwegians may be much more physically active than Americans, but their illusions that their greasy meatballs and potatoes swimming in gravy are really healthier than our burgers and fries are a bit silly. And I've learned that man literally can't live by bread alone. As God is my witness—as God is my witness!—I'm going to live through these six years in Norway and when it's all over, I'll never eat skiver again.

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hello mike, first tank you for sharing your experience in wood veneering project. i started to build a few serving tray for my next christmas present for my family members they will be exited im sure ,im new in veneering but i can tell you this is what i whant to do when i retire.
i have a few questions if you dont mind to answer, first what is a good thickness of veneer for double bevel technique and second supplier for veneer and third best scroll saw blade to use i owner an excalibur ex-21 scroll saw.
tank you in advance french canadian from quebec
PIerre you are very appreciated on this site keep the good work
p.s i will post a picture of my version of serving tray later
Just a quick hello, I just spent about an hour enjoying your project pages. Your work is beautiful and your willingness to share is as well.
Thank you for showing it to us.


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Difficulty: Easy-moderate. The 1.7-mile Hundred Acre Wood Trail is well-maintained and marked. The trail changes in elevation slightly and includes some challenges, including rocky areas, exposed roots and bog bridges.
How to get there: From the town of Blue Hill, drive south on Route 15-Route 176. Across from Beech Hill Road, turn left onto South Street-Route 175-Route 172. Drive 6 miles. Turn left onto Hales Hill Road. Drive 0.7 mile to a four-way intersection. Drive straight through the intersection onto High Street. About 500 feet from the intersection, the trailhead to Hundred Acre Wood will be on the left. Park on the side of the road, out of the way of traffic. Blue Hill Heritage Trust plans to build a parking area for the trailhead.
Information: Hundred Acre Wood Trail is located on a 113-acre parcel of land in north Brooklin, donated to the Blue Hill Heritage Trust in 2012 by Stephen Winthrop and his wife M. Jane Williamson. The couple wished "to conserve its natural character and share a place to walk in the woods," according to the sign at the trailhead.
The 1.7-mile loop trail was designed and constructed during the summer of 2013 with the help of consultant Cathy Rees, trail manager Ken Burgess, the trust's volunteer crew and the Brooklin Youth Corps. It officially opened to the public on Sept. 14, 2013, after a traditional ribbon cutting. Marked with blue blazes, the trail travels close to the edge of the property and passes through a wide variety of habitats.
"I would classify the trail as easy to moderate," said Burgess. "The inclines are gradual, and there are 17 8-foot bog bridges to traverse the areas that are sometimes wet."
The trail would also be suitable for advanced trail runners and snowshoers.
Winthrop, Williamson and their two daughters named the property "Hundred Acre Wood" after the fictional home of Winnie-the-Pooh, a popular children's book character created by English author A. A. Milne in the 1920s and later revived by Disney.
Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood is a magical place, home to a forlorn donkey, a bashful piglet and a friendly tiger. You won't find any of these fantastical creatures in Brooklin's Hundred Acre Wood, but you may stumble across resident Maine wildlife such as hares, porcupines, squirrels, deer and birds as you walk through a variety of forests, blueberry grounds and small wetland areas. The first map of the trail, available through the BHHT website, includes two natural highlights: a white cedar forest and a glacial erratic.
BHHT plans to construct a small parking area, but for the time being, trail users are asked to park along the side of the road, well out of the way of traffic.
At the trailhead, BHHT has posted a tick warning, a map and the following public use guidelines: carry out all trash; stay on established trails; trails are for foot traffic only; keep dogs on leash; day use only; use caution in areas of slippery or loose rocks and icy areas; camping and fires are not permitted unless explicitly authorized; hunting by permission only — contact the BHHT; in the event of an emergency, call 911; and if the trail needs attention or to report unusual activity, call BHHT at 374-5118.
BHHT — a nationally accredited nonprofit, membership-based land conservation organization founded in 1985 — currently owns or holds conservation easements on 6,293 acres of land throughout the Blue Hill peninsula, including 18 miles of hiking trails.
For information, visit bluehillheritagetrust.org or email email@example.com. You can also visit the BHHT office, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, in the William Carleton House at 258 Mountain Road in Blue Hill.
Personal note: Hundred Acre Wood is where I first saw a porcupine in the wild. Unfortunately, my dog Oreo was with me, so the event was more disruptive than I would have liked. But let's rewind for a moment.
Ever since I learned that porcupines spend much of their time climbing trees to eat bark, I've wanted to witness the act. I've lived in Maine my entire life, but the only time I had ever seen a porcupine is as roadkill or in captivity (at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray). Of course, on my many hiking trips, I've seen plenty of evidence of porcupines — teeth marks on trunks of birch and maple trees, as well as the massive piles of poop they leave at the bottom of the trees in which they sleep.
So, it's a bit of an understatement when I say that I was excited when I saw the spiky critter scaling a tree in Hundred Acre Wood on Sept. 14, the day the trail officially opened to the public. My dog Oreo didn't feel the same as I did about the porcupine. Afraid that he'd rush it, I secured his leash around a nearby tree, then approached the porcupine's tree to quickly take photos and video before continuing on the hike. I normally would have sat quietly and watched longer, but I figured Oreo's whimpering and yipping was causing the wild animal unnecessary stress.
My overall impression of Hundred Acre Wood is that it seemed a lot bigger than 113 acres, probably because of the many changes in the landscape as we walked the 1.7-mile loop. One moment we'd be walking through a cedar stand, and the next, we'd be in a sea of ferns, then following cairns through a clearing of bedrock, moss and blueberries. Needless to say, it was an enjoyable experience.


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The cross country team had a shorter run today so I got in some additional mileage before practice and met them at the field where they did 400M repeats. Legs felt good after Sunday's long run. Feeling good about the MDI marathon on October 14th.
Days continue to get shorter at an alarming rate. Currently there is 2:57 less sunlight each day and it won't be long before the nights are longer than the days (official length of day currently at 12:22). I don't mind the shorter days. It does make running a bit more challenging, but that's easily taken care of by running on roads with less traffic or ones that have ample shoulder room. Wearing a reflective vest and also a headlamp if necessary are also big helps. And those cold, winter mornings make a hot cup of coffee taste so much better... especially after a weekend long run.
Ran 4.7 miles @ 7:20/mile pace.
Paved roads.
Slightly hilly.
Lower 60s, sunny.


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I went to La Villa yesterday. The Italian proscuitto they have is just _wow_. Toscano salami is great too. I spent $50 bucks there. Their olive oil and balsamic vinegar selection is not too hot though
Safeway corporate said the Northern California stores are supposed to have the 28 oz. 6 in 1 on their shelves. If not, please contact the store and ask them to replace this item back onto the shelves. It is from loyal customers like yourself that we learn of these situations in the stores, and then we can act on solutions. I truly appreciate your inquiry and your loyalty to our 6-IN-1 All-Purpose Ground Tomatoes. To support your inquiry, I also suggest that you also submit a Product Request Form from your store manager of your Safeway store, requesting for the missing item to be restocked. The UPC number used to identify the product is # 7848510010. You should see the item in your store next week. If you do not, please email me and let me know, and I can follow-up on it further. Thank you once again.[email protected]Escalon Premier Brands1-800-343-9556x6035
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ANNAPOLIS — Some Maryland lawmakers want to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana to save money.
The state Senate advanced a measure on Wednesday that would eliminate jail time for possessing less than 10 grams of marijuana.
If passed, those caught with small amounts of marijuana would face a $100 fine in civil court.
Under current law, a person holding less than 10 grams of marijuana could face up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine.
The bill's sponsor, Baltimore County Democrat Sen. Bobby Zirkin, says the measure would save the state money by relieving the strain such crimes put on the criminal justice system.
The legislation drew concern from Sen. E.J. Pipkin, a Cecil County Republican, who worries that the measure could increase drug use among young people.


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LANSING (AP) -- Steelhead are starting to show up in streams in east-central Michigan, giving anglers another outlet for fishing, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report.
While some lakes to the north may have enough ice for fishing, the southern half of the Lower Peninsula is still experiencing no ice or unsafe ice conditions, so some are now open water fishing, the DNR said. It said anglers should remember that river ice is usually not safe because of moving water. All ice needs to be checked carefully before proceeding and no one should fish alone, it said.
Lake Erie: Open water fishing is producing some walleye in Brest Bay.
Huron River: Steelhead have been caught downstream of Flat Rock.
Detroit River: Perch and walleye anglers are in the lower river but catch rates were hit-or-miss. Walleye were caught by those jigging in the Trenton Channel near the Edison Plant. Those fishing the protected inlets caught perch and panfish.
Lake St. Clair: Is producing some perch but catch rates were still hit-or-miss.
Lexington: The ice was holding but certainly not getting any thicker. Most anglers are staying close to the shoreline. Perch fishing was spotty with a lot of sorting to do. A couple steelhead or brown trout were caught on minnows or spawn.
Port Sanilac: Has been an open water fishery from shore and small boats. A few browns were caught on live minnows, and steelhead when casting.
Harbor Beach: Anglers sorted perch taken in the City Harbor and Offshore Marina but the ice was poor. The Edison Plant was off-line so shore anglers were casting in the channel in the afternoon after the skim ice is gone.
Saginaw Bay: Ice conditions continue to deteriorate around greater Saginaw Bay, so ice fishing is giving way to boat and shore fishing in many areas. Ice anglers off Palmer Road were taking a few perch in 1 ½ to 3 feet of water. Mornings were best but anglers reported seeing, hooking or breaking their line by large pike. A few perch were caught off White's Beach, Cody-Estey, Pinconning, Newman, and Townline 16 Roads, but ice conditions were deteriorating. Those inside the Linwood Marina were still sorting through a lot of small perch to get a few keepers. Ice off the Bay City State Park is pretty much gone except for about 100 yards of shore ice. A few boats were fishing out on the bay as the ice at the mouth of the Saginaw River has broken up. Those trolling crank baits in 17 feet of water caught walleye. Some are walking to the Hot Ponds off Jones Road and catching walleye after dark. Those taking machines out near Vanderbilt Park have gone through the ice. Anglers were going up to two miles off Sunset Bay and Thomas Road however the ice is changing daily so anyone thinking about going out that far will need to use extreme caution. At Sebewaing, anglers inside the marina are sorting perch while others have returned to using a regular pole for perch fishing in the river, which opened up last week. Some were still ice fishing behind the sugar factory and at Geiger Road but ice conditions were listed as poor so the area is not safe. At Bay Port, ice fishing was concentrated along the south edge of Wildfowl Bay as ice conditions north of there were not safe. At the Filion Road access site, spearing shanties have been pulled ashore as Mud Creek has opened up and was taking out the ice near shore. At Port Austin, spearing shanties have also been pulled to shore.
Saginaw River: Fishing was not that good near the confluence of the Tittabawassee and the Shiawassee River, but it does improve as you go downstream of the ramp at Rust Avenue. Boat fishing was the order of the day on all area rivers. The best walleye fishing was from Zilwaukee downstream to the ramp at Cass Avenue but anglers had to sort through a lot of sub-legal fish to find keepers. Most are vertical jigging while drifting. Further downstream in Bay City, walleye anglers were sorting out the small fish. Perch anglers fishing from boats did well in the Bay Aggregate Cut. It is now possible for boats to launch off the ramp at Patterson Road which is at the mouth of the river. A few made their way through the ice flows to get to the Lower Bay but watch the channel to make sure ice does not close it off when you're trying to come back in.
Tittabawassee River: The boat ramps at Gordonville Road, Imerman Park, and Center Road were free of ice but catch rates were slow as it appears the walleye are not up that far.
Quanicassee River: Is open and anglers are perch fishing from shore and small boats. Lots of sorting is necessary to get some keepers.
St. Joseph: Boats fishing on Lake Michigan were taking limit catches of coho along with a couple steelhead. Pier anglers caught coho and whitefish.
St. Joseph River: Steelhead fishing was very good at the Berrien Springs Dam. Walleye were also being caught.
Gull Lake: In Kalamazoo County had boat anglers catching a few smelt.
Grand River at Grand Rapids: Continues with good steelhead catches by those using jigs and wax worms or wobble glows. Off the east side boat launch and the Post Office, anglers are using pink or chartreuse yarn with 4 to 6 foot leaders with ½ ounce of weight. Off the east wall, try jigs with wax worms about 4 to 6 feet down. Walleye action was good off the east side wall with bucktail jigs and minnows. Those fishing off Wealthy Street and Fulton Street caught steelhead and walleye with chrome Hot-n-Tots with red lips or chartreuse floating rapalas.
Grand River at Lansing: Steelhead fishing is keeping anglers busy. Fish have been caught near Ionia in Prairie Creek and in Sycamore Creek. Try pink or chartreuse yarn or flies. Pike have been caught on sucker minnows.
Lake Lansing: Anglers are open water fishing and catching pike on sucker minnows.
Jackson County: Has little to no ice available for ice fishing.
Muskegon River: Steelhead anglers are active with fresh fish being taken. Walleye have been caught in Hardy Pond and some of the fish were in excess of 5 pounds.
White River: Steelhead activity slowed but fish are still in the river system.
Grand Lake: Has ice anglers and good perch fishing.
Long Lake: Also has ice anglers catching fair to good numbers of perch.
Thunder Bay River: Is producing a couple steelhead and the occasional brown trout below the 9th Street Dam. There is ice on the turning basin upstream of 2nd Avenue but it may not be safe. Anglers caught the occasional walleye, pike, brown trout or steelhead. Ice conditions in the boat harbor might firm up by the weekend if temperatures return to normal for this time of year.
Hubbard Lake: Continues to have what most anglers consider unsafe ice conditions.
Au Sable River: Is producing unusually good steelhead fishing below Foote Dam. The ramps were open but the ramps may still have ice on them so be prepared.
Higgins Lake: Has ice however anglers need to watch for soft ice near the creek mouths. With no snow or slush, the ice is extremely slippery so bring your ice cleats. Perch were caught off the South State Park and along the ridge between the west launch and the Sunken Island. Smelt were caught in the evening off the west launch.
Houghton Lake: Ice anglers are doing well for walleye, perch and pike. Anglers have started fishing along the west side of lake but for now, foot traffic only in this area. Perch were caught from the weed beds along the south shore. Try minnows just off the bottom in 6 to 10 feet of water. Pike have been caught all day long when using tip-ups. Walleye was best in the early morning or late evening along the north shore and in the East Bay.
Tawas Bay: Ice anglers are still venturing out to fish walleyes in 15 to 20 feet of water off Jerry's Marina, and they're getting a few. Those out spearing are getting a few pike. Perch fishing is hit-or-miss with a lot of sorting for some 7 to 9 inch keepers. A couple small brown trout were caught in the harbor.
Au Gres: Anglers are seeing lake trout in 5 feet of water off Booth Road and Santiago Road. Try moonshine lures with minnows. Anglers need to use caution in this area and travel by foot only. Perch were caught in the harbor and channels.
Au Gres River: Has good steelhead fishing in the lower river.
Ice conditions are marginal on the bigger lakes. Pike have been caught in smaller lakes throughout the area. Anglers who have access to boats capable of fishing the Great Lakes will find yellow perch at several locations when weather conditions allow for safe travel.
Lake Skegemog: Anglers are catching good size pike.
Lake Cadillac: Is producing bluegill, pike and crappie.
Lake Mitchell: Is also producing bluegill, pike and crappie.
Portage Lake: Yellow perch are starting to show up.
Manistee River: Good weather has produced some nice steelhead catches below Tippy Dam. Cold water temperatures have the fish holding in the deeper holes.
Pere Marquette River: Continues with good steelhead fishing.
Haymarsh Lake: In Mecosta County is producing limit catches of northern pike.
Lake Gogebic: Is producing a few walleye.
Little Bay De Noc: Ice conditions were about the same but the thicker ice was in the northern bay. Some have started fishing in the southern waters but caution needs to be used. Pressure cracks have been dangerous this year and are causing problems for those trying to cross them. Anglers have been marking the most dangerous areas with orange cones or small trees. Walleye anglers were fishing between the Escanaba River and the ship docks however this area is dangerous! Whitefish were caught out from the Terrace when jigging spawn or minnows in 30 to 40 feet of water. Anglers could see good numbers of perch however few wanted to bite. The better catches were near Butler Island in 10 to 20 feet of water and Gladstone Beach in 20 to 25 feet of water. The head of the Bay has been quiet this year. Some walleye and perch have been caught but the numbers have been down from previous years.
Au Train Lake: Reported good catches of pike and perch.
Thunder Lake: In Schoolcraft County had good days and bad days for panfish.
Indian Lake: Was starting to produce some good catches of walleye.
Munuscong: Anglers are perch fishing in 3 feet of water near Grassy Island. Catch rates were poor but an all-day effort may result in 20 to 30 fish. Try jigging or using tip-ups with minnows. A few walleye were caught as deep as 25 feet of water.
Cedarville and Hessel: Some nice 12 to 15 inch perch were caught in 10 to 14 feet of water in Musky Bay and Hessel Bay. Wigglers, minnows and spikes worked best but getting the fish to bite has not been easy. Be sure to use caution and watch the ice around and off the points.


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'Who Killed Santa?' still packs holiday punch
Neil Haven's "Who Killed Santa?" - being staged here for the fourth time - is among the final holiday shows to open in Milwaukee.
That's no accident. It's when we've already had one too many Christmas cookies that we're primed for the good time this show delivers, as it fosters sympathy for whoever stabbed Santa with a sharpened candy cane.
This Santa - once again played by Bo Johnson - has it coming.
When we first see him, Santa is already drunk, even before his first Christmas party guest arrives.
That would be Frosty, a rod puppet handled by Nate Press, in a show where the four characters played by Johnson are the only full-fledged humans.
Frosty is soon joined by a Tiny Tim (Amy Geyser) obsessed with losing his virginity, a Rudolph (Brittany McDonald) whose sexuality is ambiguous, a grungy drummer boy named Steve (Rich Pendzich) and a drummer girl named Chastity (Liz Shipe), although chaste she isn't - any more than this show is appropriate for kids.
When Santa isn't mauling Chastity, he is hastening his own doom by asking Frosty to pull cookies out of the oven, displaying his rampant homophobia and insulting Tiny Tim's manhood.
While these cuddly puppets accuse each other of murder through raunchy sendups of holiday tunes, we're never actually told who killed Santa. Late in the show, three "elves" chosen from the audience mull over what they've seen and make that call, triggering one of four alternative endings.
But even if Johnson's Santa weren't such an equal opportunity offender, the motley crew of losers gathered around him might eventually have worked up the nerve to do him in.
Each of the four suspects has spent far too long as either a marginal figure in a larger Christmas narrative (Tim, Steve) or as an often put-upon underdog in their own (Rudolph, Frosty). True to the first Christmas story, they collectively give the last a chance to be first - turning the world upside down by allowing the puppets to pull the strings, while making their master dance.
In addition to Johnson, the real masters here are the puppeteers who bring these characters to life.
Press' Frosty is as lovable, and infinitely more dimwitted, than the original; it took an elfin jury as twisted as this play to pin the crime on him during Sunday night's performance.
Also true to prototype, McDonald's Rudolph can be vulnerable - at least before morphing into a boisterous drunk with an improbable story you must hear for yourself.
Shipe's Chastity retains her innocence even as she flouts her sexuality; Geyser's smitten Tiny Tim does the same, although he talks a good game through Geyser's cockneyfied accent.
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More than 61% of U.K. consumers say they'll use the web to find Father's Day gifts this year, compared with 46% of U.S. consumers who say the same. Father's Day this year falls on Sunday, June 16.
Those numbers come from two surveys. Price comparison site PriceGrabber.co.uk surveyed 447 U.K. shoppers online between May 13 and June 3. Web-only mass merchant Overstock.com Inc. surveyed 400 U.S. shoppers online between June 3 and June 10. Overstock is No. 31 in the Internet Retailer 2013 Top 500 Guide.
Brits also plan to spend more on their dads than U.S. shoppers. The majority of respondents to the PriceGrabber survey said they plan to spend £25.00-£49.00 (roughly $39-$77) on Father's Day gifts, while Overstock's U.S. respondents said they plan to spend $10-$50 on their dads this year.
The National Retail Federation trade association projects that Father's Day this year will draw $13.3 billion in total spending in the United States, according to a poll of 5,706 consumers conducted May 1-8 for the NRF by consumer research company BIGinsight. Of the consumers in that poll, 29.8% say they'll shop online for Father's Day this year, up from 28.4% in 2012.
Additionally, 20.3% of consumers in the poll that own tablets say they'll use them to make a Father's Day purchase this year, the NRF says. Meanwhile 51.5% of tablet owners in the poll say they'll research products, compare prices, redeem coupons and look up store information on their devices before purchasing a gift; 42.6% of smartphone owners in the poll say they'll do the same with those devices.


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ORLANDO, Fla. – Police arrested a 21-year-old homeless man on allegations of raping a woman inside a downtown Orlando parking garage.
Tobias Tremayne Franklin was arrested on charges of sexual battery with a deadly weapon or physical force, kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery.
According to Orlando police, the woman was walking in the garage, located at 62 West Jefferson Street, around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday when she was grabbed by the neck from behind by Franklin, who threatened to kill her if she screamed.
Franklin covered the woman's mouth and nose and twisted her arm behind her back before raping her, police said.
The victim told police she was first attacked in the stairwell on the sixth floor of the garage, but then Franklin dragged her into the main portion of the garage.
A security guard patrolling the garage noticed the incident, causing Franklin to run away.
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Apart from a number of casting announcements over the last few months and an initial teaser, we haven't heard much from History's upcoming original series 'Vikings,' set to premiere on March 3. The series takes a fictional, yet historical look at the Viking age, recruiting a number of recognizable stars to swing swords and shields. And even though the series won't officially debut until March, how would you like to see the bad-ass opening sequence? Get a sneak peek of 'Vikings' inside!
It'll be a while yet before 'Vikings' officially sets sail on the History Channel March 3, but Deadline managed to pillage and early bit of goodness from the MGM TV produced-drama: its watery, stylistic opening credits!
'Vikings' follows actual historical figure Ragnar Lothbrok, considered to be the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. According to the show's initial descriptions, "legend has it that he was a direct descendent of Odin, the god of war and warriors."
Having previously cast veteran actor Gabriel Byrne for the series, 'Vikings' features Travis Fimmel in the central role of Ragnar Lothbrok, Viking hero of the tale, while joining him are Jessalyn Gilsig ('Glee') as Siggy, the wife of Earl Haraldson (Byrne), Gustaf Skarsgard as Ragnar's friend Floki, Clive Standen as his devious cousin Rollo, and Katheryn Winnick as first wife, and warrior Lagertha.
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Spicy tagine lamb kefta with buttery couscous
A spicy Moroccan concoction of lamb balls (kefta) and buttery couscous – very tender and exotically flavored if you stick to the original recipe (we didn't). Plus, after some polling of a few friends roughly my age, why is it that we seem to have fewer close friends as we grow older? Is it okay? Is it normal?


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Is the Securities and Exchange Commission becoming interested in genealogy?
Because of a new regulation for hedge funds which will take effect March 2012, the SEC has come up with a definition of "family members"
According to the SEC family members include all lineal descendants of a common ancestor (going back 10 generations) and the spouses of such lineal descendants. The descendants can be by blood, adoption, legal guardianship, step-children...
You get the idea. It's pretty much open-ended. For example, one of my ancestors going back 10 generations is my 8th great-grandpa Jacques Cornelise Van Slyke who was born circa 1640 in New Netherland (present day New York). Can you imagine how many descendants there are? So a hedge fund manager would be smart to contact a genealogist like me who has researched the Van Slyke descent from Jacques to the present day. Think of all the potential investors' names I could give them!
The first question that came to my mind was - who on the SEC is going to verify that an investor is indeed a lineal descendant of a common ancestor 10 generations back? Do they have a permanent genealogist on staff?
Also, does a hedge fund manager have to provide primary documents proving the lineal ancestry of each of his/her investors? It sounds similar to submitting an application for DAR membership, or acceptance of a Loyalist or Metis ancestor!
Or can a Hedge fund manager make the claim that each of their investors are indeed family members, and the onus is on the SEC to prove otherwise?
Hey if there's an opening for a genealogist or two or three at the SEC, I'm available! And I know many other genealogists who'd be perfect for the job.
With thanks to Laurie Bennett of Forbes.com who told me about the SEC definition of family members and sent me a link to her article "The Family That Hedges Together...."
December 21, 2011
Hey SEC do you need a genealogist on staff?
2 comments:
- Susan Clark said...
Do you suppose they would pay as much Fannie May did for its historian?
- Laura Cosgrove Lorenzana said...
I used to have my Series 7 license, so would that make me *more* qualified as a genealogist? Sign me up for that job too, please. ;-)
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Several weeks ago, the Canton South Class of 1958 lost a true friend and "mate." Richard T. Kiko was all of that and more ("Canton auctioneer Dick Kiko dies," Oct. 22).
I grew up with this farm kid, shared time in grade school and high school. Dick never lost the love for his classmates. He remained himself, true to his ideals and had not one pretentious bone in his body.
We worked together on class reunions for years, and we all enjoyed our time together. Sept. 28 was the last time we saw Richard, at our 55-year class reunion. Bright smile, shiny hair, he stood tall amongst us. This sweet gentleman visited every table, spending time with each and every one that evening.
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The presence or absence of a comma makes a difference in the meaning of the sentence. In sentence one, "like" means "in the same manner as".
Consider the following:
What does John do for a living?
1-He teaches English like me.
Does 1 necessarily imply that he teaches English in the same manner as I do, or could it just mean that he teaches English for a living and so do I?
As in: 2-He teaches English, like me.
(In other words, could the context permit us to take off the comma without changing the meaning?)
The presence or absence of a comma makes a difference in the meaning of the sentence. In sentence one, "like" means "in the same manner as".
However, given the context, I'd say the answer is that he does the same job- the question doesn't call for a description of the way. As punctuation standards are so low and mixed in English, BE at least, then I'd plump for this answer regardless. I can't see the speaker meaning the opposite, but then we BE speakers are a bit sloppy.
I agree with everything you said. (Sometimes I am too picky about punctuation.)Originally Posted by tdol
And I'm a BE speaker. The comma is a hit and miss affair for most here.
It is a well known fact that native English-speakers are sloppy when it comes to using commas in writing (and not only native English-speakers). But I think if you listen to them, you'll be able to hear the commas, and they are used correctly.
I wouldn't ordinarily have thought of punctuation as something that occurs in speech.
It does, though.


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Music and fitness go hand in hand--after all, we need at least 125 BPM to get our run on. But actually listening to the tunes can sometimes become a bother while you sweat. Sure, there are tons of $5 pairs you can snag on the street. But what about something a bit more costly--with the promise of extra functionalities? We had to wonder what's so special about SOUL Electronic's Fly in-ear headphones that launched last month and retail for $150. With a price tag so hefty, we asked, are the buds worth breaking the bank for?
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- Three sizes to choose from: Each set of Fly earphones comes with three sets of rubber "ear tips," the padded part that fits into your ear. Sizing down to the small made a big difference in how well they stayed in my ears. (Although they still weren't perfectly secure.)
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- Comfort: After wearing these for two hours straight at the cafe, my ears weren't sore the way they are when I wear my regular Apple earbuds for even a fraction of that time. I'm definitely packing these on my next flight.
- The look: There's no doubt about it, these are some sleek and sexy headphones.
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LCU athletics celebrates on Saturday with 2 wins, Hall of Fame
By Justin Tierney
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[February 18, 2013]
Saturday was a day of
celebration at the Laughlin Center on the campus of Lincoln
Christian University.
The men's team won by a final score of 74-37, behind the hot
shooting of senior guard and Olympia High School graduate Brady
Cremeens scored 24 points, including six 3-pointers, in his final
regular game for the Red Lions. The 3-point barrage added to a
career total that may put him in consideration for a Hall of Fame
induction some day. Cremeens is the school's all-time leader in
3-point field goals.
LCU coach Davis Hodam was pleased to see Cremeens perform well on
Senior Day.
"Obviously, Brady Cremeens will be missed," said Hodam. "He's one
of those guys, you can't replace his competitive edge, his desire to
be the best at all times and his ability to score the ball. You
can't duplicate that with just anybody. Tonight was just one of many
steps along the way for him in his career here."
The Red Lions took control of the game from the start, jumping
out to a 13-0 lead in the first four minutes behind 3-pointers from
Cremeens, Collin Mattingly and Nathan Pelehowski. Another Cremeens
trey at the halftime buzzer gave LCU a 34-19 advantage going into
halftime. Emmaus would never threaten the Red Lions' lead in the
second half.
Hodam credited the fast start to the intensity of his starting
lineup, comprised entirely of players in their final season in the
"I give credit to our seniors for that," said Hodam. "We started
four seniors and another player who is leaving the program. I think
we went on emotion and passion. We just wanted to take advantage of
that opportunity. I credit that to them. They played wonderful
together, with a lot of emotion and energy. They get all the credit.
"All of those guys who hit shots, they're shooters. So it didn't
surprise me at all that we hit those first couple of shots."
In addition to Cremeens' scoring totals, the Red Lions got 14
points from freshman AJ Kuhn and eight points from senior Nick
The entire roster saw playing time in Saturday's contest, which
was pleasing to Hodam.
"It's a good way to end the regular season, knowing that we have
a tough regional game coming up," said Hodam. "It's great to give
the guys a reward for all the hard work in practice. We have 15 guys
who deserve all the playing time I can give them. I wish I could
give them all more.
"To be able to finish strong, with a nice victory that gets
everybody a chance to play, that was very important."
Kirkpatrick, Carson lead Lady Red Lions
The LCU women's team defeated Emmaus Bible College 51-37 to open
Saturday's events.
The Lady Red Lions were led by 23 points and 12 rebounds from
Mariah Kirkpatrick and a triple-double from Alicia Carson, who
finished with 12 points, 10 blocks and 24 rebounds.
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The win came in the absence of leading scorer Tatiana Colclasure,
who missed Saturday's game with concussion symptoms.
"Wednesday when we played at Eureka, Tatiana Colclasure got a
concussion in that game," said LCU coach Amanda Bowman. "So she was
not allowed to play today because she still has a little bit of a
headache. We anticipate that by Monday or Tuesday, she could be
In Coclasure's absence, Bowman said she counted on other players
to step up, along with greater intensity on the defensive end.
"They stepped up pretty well, which I expected them to do," said
Bowman. "We had some girls who don't normally play as much as they
did today, they stepped up. We just had to contain them more, and
we've got to be able to make up for the scoring without Tatiana."
Bowman said the win has been part of a trend of improved play in
the spring semester, which has the coach feeling optimistic heading
into the regional tournament.
"We play in the regional tournament this coming weekend. We are
ranked No. 5 out of six teams," said Bowman. "We lost a couple of
tough ones to the No. 2 seed and No. 4 seed. But we've come a long
way since the first semester. We have had some really good chemistry
here of late, and I think as long as we've got everybody back
healthy, we'll do pretty good in the regional tournament."
Robbins, Crawford, '03 volleyball team inducted into Hall of Fame
In between games, fans were treated to a ceremony recognizing the
accomplishments of a former player, former coach and a national
championship team.
Brittany Robbins, Ken Crawford and the 2003 national champion
volleyball team were each inducted into Lincoln Christian
University's Athletic Hall of Fame.
Robbins, an LCHS graduate, was inducted for her excellence in
women's basketball. She is the school's career scoring leader with
2,396 career points. She was a two-time first-team all-American and
led the program to a Final Four appearance as a senior in 2004.
Crawford was the head volleyball coach from 1991 to 2006. During
that span, Crawford took the program to nationals 11 times,
including five Final Four appearances and two national
championships, in 1998 and 2003. Crawford finished with a record of
452-196 in his career.
The 2003 volleyball team is the most recent athletic team from
Lincoln Christian University to win a national championship. The
team finished their season with a record of 36-4. Team members were
Abbie Cole, Amanda Cole, Lauren Cox, Mindy Crawford, Katie Geisler,
Bethany Harris, Amanda Healey, Leslie Johnson, Kari McFadden, Jeni
McLaughlin, Sarah Nichols, Christen O'Malley, Jennifer Shurtz,
Stephanie Williams and Christian Wright.
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During a company conference call with financial analysts last week, Tom Brown, the chief executive of LRAD, a military contractor, informed investors that sales were rolling in, not just from Chinese government agencies and the U.S. Navy, but also from American law enforcement.
LRAD manufactures an acoustic cannon that can be used as either as a mounted loudspeaker or as a weapon to fire deafening noises at crowds of people
Over the last year, following a wave of protests over officer-involved killings of black Americans, LRAD has seen an uptick in inquiries from police departments around the country.
Brown told financial analysts in a May conference call about the "renewed interest" from police departments. "A lot of grant money starts to flow to law enforcement, and we're getting a lot of inquiries" following protests, he said. One inquiry he mentioned came from the Maryland Sheriff's Department following the protests in Baltimore regarding the death of Freddie Gray.
Speaking to investors, LRAD executives explained that their product was on site in Baltimore, on loan from Montgomery County, Md., though officers ended up not using it on demonstrators. But, the LRAD executives added, the New York Police Department used the cannon as a loudspeaker to order demonstrators in Union Square who were holding a solidarity protest in support of the Baltimore actions to disperse.
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