freeflysoul 0 #201 February 1, 2013 Quote I'm pretty disappointed with Recon. I pre-ordered my goggles before the end of november and therefore i was supposed to get the damn thing before the end of december...then was pushed to January. But that's not the worst, now everyone seems to be getting their goggles lately but not me. Instead i got an email from Recon saying that they just realized that when i pre-ordered the Flight HUD they somehow didn't charge me tax causing a delay in the shipment of the package for an additional 2 weeks!!!! What's the point of pre-ordering as soon as the project started if their not even paying attention to the details. They had well over 3 months to catch on to this mistake..... Not impressed! Having similar problem here... Just received an email from italian custom asking 103 euro's for VAT, custom charges and a 34,00 eur fine because they declared a lower value and the custom asked me to send them a copy of the HUD order, of my CC receipt, of my ID and a long series of declarations about my purchase... And my package is locked at the custom since 12 days... Totally disappointed!!! 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
WickedWingsuits 0 #202 February 2, 2013 If anyone figures out who the contact is at Recon please let me know. I emailed Tom a few times but no response. I want to understand if there is a customer feedback plan to the firmware updates.Summer Rental special, 5 weeks for the price of 4! That is $160 a month. Try before You Buy with Wicked Wingsuits - WingsuitRental.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skywombat 0 #203 February 4, 2013 Okay, I am stupidly tired right now, but for anyone who wants to try converting their data, the following may be useful. ZIP file: https://github.com/evilwombat/flight-converter/archive/master.zip Github: https://github.com/evilwombat/flight-converter That should convert the Recon DAYxxxx.RIB files into GPX files that you can load into Google Earth and see your flight. Just uncheck "Adjust altitude to ground level" when importing, or it won't be very exciting. Don't forget to install java. I'll write better documentation later ;). Also, I'll try to get drag-and-drop conversion for Mac working later (I don't actually own one). But if you're handy with Terminal, you should be able to do something like java -jar FlightConverter.jar DAYxx.RIB (Just copy the file off the HUD first). Windows users can drag-and-drop files onto Convert_Win and it should "do the right thing". Linux users - just launch the JAR file with RIB files as arguments. Maybe I'll turn this into a new thread later, but sleep is really getting the best of me right now. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemanphil 0 #204 February 4, 2013 Hi i was wondering if anyone has jumped their recon flight hud;s yet... If so how long did it take for u to get a gps fix and did it stay while climbing to 13000ft ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky12345 0 #205 February 5, 2013 so, does recon deliver their promise "If you’re a skydiver, wingsuit pilot, or BASE jumper, this project has the potential to change your time in the air, forever. A heads-up display will provide an instrument cluster of Forward Speed, Glide Ratio, and Altitude that is accessible at just a glance. The most subtle of movements – a twist of the wrist, a roll of the shoulder, a slight forward lean – have tremendous effects on human flight. By having a HUD, not only will you be able to see how you’re flying, but you will also be able to tweak and adjust your movements in real-time so that you can fly better." ??? or its useless in the air? u can make google earth pic u posted with a $60 taiwanese matchbox size gps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf62 0 #206 February 5, 2013 More importantly has anyone managed to "fly like Jeb" yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleGobble 0 #207 February 5, 2013 QuoteMore importantly has anyone managed to "fly like Jeb" yet? I'm too scared that someone is going to move my balloons... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky12345 0 #208 February 5, 2013 QuoteMore importantly has anyone managed to "fly like Jeb" yet? and did HUD help anyone "STOP FALLING. START FLYING." ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skywombat 0 #209 February 5, 2013 My glide improved by 0.2 in two jumps based on seeing the glide on-screen and then asking for advice about how to improve that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky12345 0 #210 February 5, 2013 QuoteMy glide improved by 0.2 by 0.2 from what value? and how do u know its not wind? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skywombat 0 #211 February 5, 2013 1.2 -> 1.4. I am still learning. But it is a learning tool. Glide increases right as I change body position. Winds were constant that day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky12345 0 #212 February 5, 2013 QuoteGlide increases right as I change body position. how long does it stay? it could be a temporary "mini-flare" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrCat 0 #213 February 5, 2013 Ok, third time lucky - I've been trying to submit a reply to this thread since saturday.. Jumped the HUD on saturday afternoon. I synced the altitude in on the ground and then left the remote in my kit bag. It was fun heading up in the plane watching the speed and altitude climb :) I changed my mind about where to have the goggle strap - I had been planning on putting it on the outside of my helmet but decided in the end to wear my helmet over the strap. Exited the plane, goggles lifted, eyes watered, liquid pooled in the bottom of my eye - couldn't see the HUD = unable to fly like Jeb. Oh well. Uploaded the tracks to recon easily enough (except for the fact that the win 8 metro version of IE does not support the recon plugin) Issues. 1. Next time I will wear them on the outside of my helmet. 2. Can you see your handles?? With difficulty is my answer. Awesomeness? Totally. Everyone who saw them said they looked weird. Everyone then got told to put them on. Everyone then couldn't believe it. Gimic or not - they do have one hell of a "wow" factor amongst skydivers...Jump more, post less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skywombat 0 #214 February 5, 2013 I know someone who lost his while wearing them outside of the helmet, so make sure they are strapped down well. There may be a helmet clip you can use. Have not had issues with goggles flipping up, but they can shift around and make the screen hard to see. There needs to be an option to make glide the bigger of the two numbers. Seeing handles? With difficulty indeed. I pull higher to get extra time to deal with things. Arguably "flying like jeb" would make this program not applicable ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky12345 0 #215 February 5, 2013 QuoteGimic or not - they do have one hell of a "wow" factor amongst skydivers... so its just to look cool to look like u know what ur doin' lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrCat 0 #216 February 5, 2013 Quote Windows users can drag-and-drop files onto Convert_Win and it should "do the right thing". Maybe I'll turn this into a new thread later, but sleep is really getting the best of me right now. Steve Awesome program - worked very nicely. Thanks :)Jump more, post less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #217 February 5, 2013 I doubt I'll get to try mine before April. Thanks to all you guys who are identifying the issues and bug fixes. ... 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
GobbleGobble 0 #218 February 5, 2013 Quote I doubt I'll get to try mine before April. Thanks to all you guys who are identifying the issues and bug fixes. Here's hoping there will be some forth coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrCat 0 #219 February 5, 2013 QuoteQuoteGimic or not - they do have one hell of a "wow" factor amongst skydivers... so its just to look cool to look like u know what ur doin' lol No one thought they were cool until they put them on. So they don't make you look cool - mind you being a wingsuiter full stop makes you pretty dam cool !! But I've kind of thought about this and perhaps we are missing something here. These goggles are incredible. Yep, they could be a bit better in a few ways but how was I missing that "wow" factor that everyone else seemed to get? In reality they are seriously super trick and do show how far technology has progressed.Jump more, post less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamburglar 0 #220 February 6, 2013 I wouldn't get my hopes up high on Recon fixing or updating this unit. I offered to give my input on how to make the product a better one (not needing the remote to start and not displaying the cumulative feet fallen in a large popup). Their customer service basically said tough luck and they are not able to tell me when and if they will make any updates. It makes me not only not want to buy another one of their products, but actually tell everyone else how bad their customer service is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shredex 0 #221 February 6, 2013 Quote to look like u know what ur doin' lol On the contrary. If you know what you are doing then you don't need the goggles. The purpose of the device is to LEARN about what effects your flight. And MrCat, Why the f**k do you use Internet Explorer?! IE is the absolute worst Internet browser on the market today. Ask any computer tech. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrCat 0 #222 February 6, 2013 Quote And MrCat, Why the f**k do you use Internet Explorer?! IE is the absolute worst Internet browser on the market today. Ask any computer tech. In your opinion. I'd suggest you ask a computer tech "What is the one thing that the metro version of IE does that no other PC based browser currently will do??"Jump more, post less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky12345 0 #223 February 6, 2013 i get it..... to learn to fly like jeb with handles under the suit lol front page Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shredex 0 #224 February 6, 2013 It's a great device, with or without jeb. Of course since he is involved, though, everyone is going to bash it Handles under the suit? Some people prefer f**king fat chicks. Some people prefer believing there is a god. Some people prefer to BASE jump. When you have over 2000 BASE jumps, suddenly jumping a BASE rig out of a plane isn't a big deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky12345 0 #225 February 7, 2013 Quotesuddenly jumping a BASE rig out of a plane isn't a big deal it is for the pilot if smth happens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
