Aussieflyer38 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Hello everyone. Been AWOL for a bit, that's life. Had a very small quickie (flight ) the other day, will post a pic later. Quite frankly, a quickie flight is about all I'm capable of these days. Looking to get airborne a bit more this year. Got a birthday present from wife today, very nice, a Grass Monkey kit, something to get into tonight . I've seen it on YouTube looks good can't wait to give it a try. Hope to be able to get around the Forums over the next few weeks, looking forward to seeing your pics. Regards, Don 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 great to see you back, I have no idea what a Grass Monkey kit is though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Happy Birthday Don. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Looking forward to your return Don, stay frosty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 As long as its not a Brass monkey kit Happy Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Happy Birthday Don, get or stay well. Have some more quickies, flights for sure. And lebt us know what a grass monkey is… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Hi Don. Good to have you back. Hope all your flying is good this year, and may you and the monkey enjoy many coconuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Happy Birthday Don. Have another quickie (beer that is). Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Hi Don Happy birthday! Good to have you back Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 So, first off, great to hear from you Don! I hope things go better for you, improve or life in general just goes well for you from here on out As to all those wondering what a Grass Monkey Kit is, it's an IR head tracking setup, similar to a TrackIR kit. I don't how good they are in comparison to TrackIR, but I am sure Don will let us know Oh, and Happy Birthday Don! Cheers, Landon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 17 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Happy Birthday Don. cheers Iain Thank you Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 18 hours ago, wain71 said: great to see you back, I have no idea what a Grass Monkey kit is though? Thanks mate. As Langdon said, similiar to a TrackIR but a lot more affordable. gave it a quick whizz last night after setting it up, and it works very well. I had TrackIR a few years back, but ran into trouble with it and got no help from them so chucked it in the bin. So by comparison at first try, this seems to be as good. It will be all I need anyway. and beats having to put up with MSFS camera system which I never liked, even with the drone. Regards, Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musterpilot Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Happy birthday mate have a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 16 hours ago, adambar said: Looking forward to your return Don, stay frosty. Thanks Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 15 hours ago, Taph said: As long as its not a Brass monkey kit Happy Birthday LOL, no Taph, it's summer here and as you would know, things can get a bit sweaty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 14 hours ago, Stillwater said: Happy Birthday Don, get or stay well. Have some more quickies, flights for sure. And lebt us know what a grass monkey is… Thanks Gerold. Grass Monkey is the same as TrackIR, probably not as sophisticated, but does the same job for a lot less $$$$$. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 11 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Hi Don. Good to have you back. Hope all your flying is good this year, and may you and the monkey enjoy many coconuts. Thanks Rodger. Doc's got me on new meds, so I hoping to be able to get more flying in, and keep an eye on what you lot are up to Don 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 11 hours ago, flyingleaf said: Happy Birthday Don. Have another quickie (beer that is). Stay safe. Thanks mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 9 hours ago, renault said: Hi Don Happy birthday! Good to have you back Cheers Pete Thanks Pete, hopefully I'll be back a lot more. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 8 hours ago, Sniper31 said: So, first off, great to hear from you Don! I hope things go better for you, improve or life in general just goes well for you from here on out As to all those wondering what a Grass Monkey Kit is, it's an IR head tracking setup, similar to a TrackIR kit. I don't how good they are in comparison to TrackIR, but I am sure Don will let us know Oh, and Happy Birthday Don! Cheers, Landon Hi Landon, yep you're right on the money - same as TrackIR, the low budget model. Thanks for the best wishes, I am heaps better, but still on a time limit for computer/flying time. But I'll make the best of what I've got, do some flying and post a couple of pics. I'm pretty impressed with the Grass Monkey on my initial test, easy to set up, and seems to work fine. Just need to get a few flights in, it does get a bit of getting used to, mainly head movement. I remember having the same thing with TrackIR when I bought it, many moons ago. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Great report Don, sounds good. I will look forward to more of your feedback as you get used to the new kit Landon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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