Mowing 75 degree slope mower

woodlandfarms · May 24, 2008

J_J · May 24, 2008

That is a neat mower. Wonder what it cost?

MossRoad · May 25, 2008

Pretty neat! Did you watch the videos? It is very quiet.

catsco · May 28, 2008

That is quite a machine.

Since it uses petrol and weight is in kilograms, I assume it's like most innovations in machinery - not available in the U.S.

Might be useful on properties in my area. 2:1 slopes are the flat areas, undercut past vertical common in the rocks, our house and driveway built into a 1:1 slope.

woodlandfarms · May 28, 2008

You know, to operate it you have to see it. I would not want to climb down your slopes, holding the remote controller, and try to get this thing to do its trick...

cqaigy2 · May 28, 2008

woodlandfarms said:
You know, to operate it you have to see it. I would not want to climb down your slopes, holding the remote controller, and try to get this thing to do its trick...

I was thinking the same thing. I mean all you'd have to do is trip over your feet and im guessing be at your neighbor's in no time.

SpringHollow · May 28, 2008

Carl,

That's what they make those little remote controlled helicopters with the cameras for. Wouldn't be too bad if they had auto pilot for hovering. (having fun trying to picture Carl keeping the two different remotes straight)

Ken

woodlandfarms · May 29, 2008

I used to build flying model airplanes as a kid. You know, out of Balsa and skin. i got reall good at building them, but could never afford to fly them. I built at least 50, if not more... People would buy them from me and I would go watch them fly.

So, flash forward to 10 years ago and the ex-wife is yelling in my ear I need an outdoor sport. So I go buy a starter kit. Radio, Ready To Fly airplane. Engine... 15minutes into the first flight I bury the thing deep into the ground. Talk about the destruction of the childhood dream.

I have NO eye hand coordination. None... Me no do remotes... ****, I can't make my tv work half the time.

3238dpw · May 29, 2008

woodlandfarms said:
I have NO eye hand coordination. None... Me no do remotes... ****, I can't make my tv work half the time.

You guys crack me up

ray66v · May 29, 2008

A Company called Real Flight makes a simulator for R/C Airplanes and Helicopters. The simulator uses a controller just like you use on these aircraft. If you start out with that for a while, (about a year), you can learn to fly anything well.

I wonder if an add on program for a slope mower is in the future?

BobRip · May 29, 2008

woodlandfarms said:
I used to build flying model airplanes as a kid. You know, out of Balsa and skin. i got reall good at building them, but could never afford to fly them. I built at least 50, if not more... People would buy them from me and I would go watch them fly.

So, flash forward to 10 years ago and the ex-wife is yelling in my ear I need an outdoor sport. So I go buy a starter kit. Radio, Ready To Fly airplane. Engine... 15minutes into the first flight I bury the thing deep into the ground. Talk about the destruction of the childhood dream.

I have NO eye hand coordination. None... Me no do remotes... ****, I can't make my tv work half the time.

Don't kick yourself for not being able to fly a plane the first time out. Pilots take many hours to get used to it. Fly the simulator for a while and then buy a new plane. Don't loose your dream to easily.

woodlandfarms · May 29, 2008

I fly real planes. Actually, I am a hangglider pilot, and am working on my private license. I have about 10 hours of stick time in helicopters (jet rangers and robinsons)..

Still, those little buttons and the gentle touch are completely baffling me...

ray66v · May 30, 2008

woodlandfarms said:
I fly real planes. Actually, I am a hangglider pilot, and am working on my private license. I have about 10 hours of stick time in helicopters (jet rangers and robinsons)..

Still, those little buttons and the gentle touch are completely baffling me...

I am a seasoned fixed wing pilot, with helicopter training, and other than the theory of flight, and understanding of what the control surfaces do, it really does not help with R/C flying.

You have to develop the muscle memory and be able to use the correct inputs without a thought. Especially if you are going to fly Heli's.

The sim is the only way to do that, without going broke. I was damaging my R/C heli at about $150 a pop every hour or so of flying.

woodlandfarms · May 30, 2008

I have to say I have never sweated so much than trying to hover a real helicopter. That took far, far more skill than I was capable of. I mean, flying the thing was a cakewalk compared to hovering. If you guys ever want to have the heck scared out of you take a couple of hours in a robinson and tell them you want to practice hovering... I don't know why but the Jet rangers are a bit easier... Maybe they are less susceptible to motion with their weight.

Down the street from me is a model airplane park. We occassionally use model helicopters in my work (both to destroy and to use as camera platforms). The half dozen "pilots" practice everyday or two to keep their hands sharp. It is crazy what these guys do with the model helicopters and how precise they can get.

Reg · May 30, 2008

It has a nicely rounded top, my guess is that the one in the picture hasn't been rolled since it's current top coat of paint was applied.
I'd still like to see some sort of a roll cage over it.

So, how do you get seat time when driving one of these things remotely ?
No fun.

ray66v · May 30, 2008

woodlandfarms said:
I have to say I have never sweated so much than trying to hover a real helicopter. That took far, far more skill than I was capable of. I mean, flying the thing was a cakewalk compared to hovering. If you guys ever want to have the heck scared out of you take a couple of hours in a robinson and tell them you want to practice hovering... I don't know why but the Jet rangers are a bit easier... Maybe they are less susceptible to motion with their weight.

You want to sweat, teach.
The larger the Heli, particularly the mas of the blades, generally the more stable, and easier it is to control. This includes R/C.
Robinson R22's not a good trainer, way too sensitive. Bell 47, (M.A.S.H. chopper), is a very good trainer. You will master it much faster.

woodlandfarms · May 30, 2008

$125 Per hour training rate for a 172 in Ca. $250 to $1000 per hour for Robinson to Jet Ranger... Saddly unless I am renting them for work I cannot afford the stick time in a helicopter...

ray66v · May 31, 2008

woodlandfarms said:
$125 Per hour training rate for a 172 in Ca. $250 to $1000 per hour for Robinson to Jet Ranger... Saddly unless I am renting them for work I cannot afford the stick time in a helicopter...

Those are actually pretty good prices.

woodlandfarms · May 31, 2008

Dated prices. I have not flown in over 6 months. Who knows what fuel is costing these days... But LA is pretty cheap as there is so much competition...