piisfish 140 #101 November 3, 2012 Quote Despite all technical improvements, I ordered my Recon HUD not for trusting on them for my life, but just for fun and to have an instrument showing plus or less how I'm flying my ws. Like a Flysight... The use of these tools should be reserved to advanced pilots, not for beginners, and not forgiving the normal awareness required for any kind of skydive (or BASE Jump). This would be a first step on improving instruments to aid the ws piloting... Let's see what technology can do for our sport. Recon has done the first step... all true, except that it is not the 1st step same here, got one for the fun, and to see if it can help understanding the performance. if anyone wants to order a HUD, referral "vamped" scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflysoul 0 #102 November 3, 2012 Naaaa... Referral "sunder" 3,2,1,C-YA!!! V. BASE #1075 / BMI #I-002 / PFI #042 / EGI #104 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alygator 2 #103 November 4, 2012 try "verify" its a lot better!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemanphil 0 #105 November 16, 2012 Does any one know when these are going to ship...as the deadline has been moved to the 26th of Nov... will they ship later or ???? want to try it asap lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shredex 0 #106 November 16, 2012 Why did they extend the deadline when they met the requirements like 3 days after it was first published? lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemanphil 0 #107 November 17, 2012 Ermmmmm think the dollar sign might have something to do with it lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verticalflyer 11 #108 November 17, 2012 Unless they have a very fast production line I am guessing with 540 units ordered already waiting time may be awhile yet. Or the delay in start may just be the stand up of the production line? maybe an update will arrive while they hold all the money.Dont just talk about it, Do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrCat 0 #109 November 21, 2012 Just received this email Quote First of all, we want to take this opportunity to say how excited and impressed we are by the response and enthusiasm shown for Recon Labs’ Flight HUD project. We have extended the project till November 26, but please don’t worry, this will not delay the production or shipping of your Flight HUD. We are still on track to deliver Flight HUDs as promised before the end of the year. We will do our best to keep you updated as we pass each stage of production and shipping. Currently, prototypes are being tested for performance and QA by some of the top skydivers and wingsuit pilots in the world – including most of the WWL competitors – in an effort to make sure that Flight HUD truly does transform your time in the air. As we have had a number of questions, we’d like to take this opportunity to address a few of them. First of all, Flight HUD is a Recon Labs project and will not be available after the close of the project. You will not be able to buy a Flight HUD from retailers or from our online store in the immediate future. After the enthusiastic reception, we will certainly be looking at how we can evolve Flight HUD out of the Recon Lab incubator, but to those of you who know people who are sitting on the fence, this opportunity to get a Flight HUD ends on November 26. For those who are wondering what will be included in your Flight HUD package, we will be shipping you a Recon MOD Heads-up Display with the Flight HUD software installed, a pair of UVEX G.GL9 goggles (if you wish to customize your lens, you will need to get in touch with the goggle manufacturer to purchase alternative lenses), a wireless Bluetooth remote, and an AC adaptor and USB charging cable. Flight HUD is also compatible with Engage, our latest platform for you to review your trips and data, where you can upload your flights via your computer, and learn from the data to enhance your performance. We know you are all anxious to get your hands on your Flight HUD, and we also can’t wait for you to all take flight! Thanks again for your support of this Recon Labs project, Jump more, post less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alygator 2 #110 November 27, 2012 "Flight HUDs ordered before 11/20/2012 will be shipped by Dec 31, 2012 Due to overwhelming demand, Flight HUDs ordered after 11/20/2012 will be shipped before Feb 15, 2013" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoValidTitle 0 #111 November 30, 2012 I'm curious to hear from people who have tried it. When I called them a month or so ago they gave me a few very disappointing answers. I asked them how frequently the display updated the altitude. I knew they said the speed would update once per second, but they told me the altitude would only update on the display every TEN seconds. No, they didn't tell me 10Hz, I know the difference. The person that called me may have not known the difference. But to me the alti only displaying updates every 10 seconds is very disappointing. The other thing I was disappointed to hear is that there will not be any sort of SDK. It's all closed.Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shredex 0 #112 November 30, 2012 In all honesty you shouldn't be flying it if you can't gauge altitude with your eyes. The point of this product is to help dial in a good glide ratio and forward speed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoValidTitle 0 #113 November 30, 2012 QuoteIn all honesty you shouldn't be flying it if you can't gauge altitude with your eyes. The point of this product is to help dial in a good glide ratio and forward speed. That's not a justification for a lousy product feature.Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotteo1 0 #114 December 15, 2012 You have to look at this product as a big step in an exciting direction. Sure it will probably seem like junk when new versions become available, but it has to start somewhere. BTW... I ordered mine, Jeb approved should count for something! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,070 #115 December 15, 2012 Is there a predicted delivery date yet?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #116 December 15, 2012 Quote Is there a predicted delivery date yet?1st batch (of the 250 first orders) should be shipped, according to the website, before december 31st 2012scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoValidTitle 0 #117 December 18, 2012 Slightly frustrated. Just got this a few minutes ago: QuoteDear James, We're getting close to the end of December and we know you're anxious to hear an update on the status of the Flight HUD project. Unfortunately, there has been a delay to our ship date due to key components from our suppliers being delayed. Flight HUD will ship by the end of January, latest. We will send you another update when your specific ship date in January is finalized. Thank you for again for your support and patience! We know Flight HUD will be worth the wait. Sincerely, Dan Eisenhardt President & CEONothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifell 0 #118 December 18, 2012 The news about these just keeps getting better and better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eriks-Angelos 0 #119 December 18, 2012 yep, just heard it too.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,070 #120 December 18, 2012 QuoteSlightly frustrated. Just got this a few minutes ago: QuoteDear James, We're getting close to the end of December and we know you're anxious to hear an update on the status of the Flight HUD project. Unfortunately, there has been a delay to our ship date due to key components from our suppliers being delayed. Flight HUD will ship by the end of January, latest. We will send you another update when your specific ship date in January is finalized. Thank you for again for your support and patience! We know Flight HUD will be worth the wait. Sincerely, Dan Eisenhardt President & CEO How come I'm not getting these informational emails? I was order #70-something.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eriks-Angelos 0 #121 December 18, 2012 QuoteQuoteSlightly frustrated. Just got this a few minutes ago: QuoteDear James, We're getting close to the end of December and we know you're anxious to hear an update on the status of the Flight HUD project. Unfortunately, there has been a delay to our ship date due to key components from our suppliers being delayed. Flight HUD will ship by the end of January, latest. We will send you another update when your specific ship date in January is finalized. Thank you for again for your support and patience! We know Flight HUD will be worth the wait. Sincerely, Dan Eisenhardt President & CEO How come I'm not getting these informational emails? I was order #70-something. check your spam folder, that's where mine was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,070 #122 December 18, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteSlightly frustrated. Just got this a few minutes ago: QuoteDear James, We're getting close to the end of December and we know you're anxious to hear an update on the status of the Flight HUD project. Unfortunately, there has been a delay to our ship date due to key components from our suppliers being delayed. Flight HUD will ship by the end of January, latest. We will send you another update when your specific ship date in January is finalized. Thank you for again for your support and patience! We know Flight HUD will be worth the wait. Sincerely, Dan Eisenhardt President & CEO How come I'm not getting these informational emails? I was order #70-something. check your spam folder, that's where mine was. Mine just arrived.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifell 0 #123 December 18, 2012 Apparently this a canadian company but the product is built in mexico the original HUD they had prior to the flight HUD is also not shipping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
callahan 0 #124 December 19, 2012 I have a really bad feeling about this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #125 December 19, 2012 Relax. Delays happen, I've been in contact with the Recon team giving feedback on the prototype HUD. They are on the ball and motivated to make a great product - they are not going to run off to Mexico with your money BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
