Cool. I’m around 10% faster than yesterday 
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The current leaderboard shows this currently 
, just in case there are any pedants here (Oh yeah, me I guess 
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Super 
Not so super for me if you do it with your first flight at your weekend meet though.
Looking forward to seeing your photos and videos from it, as it’s a great drone.
I am claiming an update to the mavic 4 pro category of 55.6 mph, being an increase from my first effort of 50.1mph, as per my airdata link yesterday, and the corresponding small step up the leaderboard please @Committee 
So you’re needing to top 56.8 @Topscooby at least, in the quest for 60+.
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Be careful with your challenges Ian 
Andy @Topscooby is coming to the meetup on Sunday where he has many friends.
At least a couple of whom will happily tow his M 4 P behing their racing drones on a bit of bungee cord. At least 100 mph we reckon …
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AirData will reveal all, though. 
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… as in, going in one direction whilst pitched in the opposite direction trying to resist and remain within its GPS limited speed.
Anyway, I doubt any FPV would win that tug-o-war.
Now I know how to share this Airdata thing, i’m going to see what speeds I get over the Solent. 
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That will make the best video
Whether @Topscooby is a willing participant or not remains to be seen.
Being his maiden flight won’t be a problem though, not like the days of running in a new engine for 1000 miles.
Got to go for it I reckon
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Thanks a lot. I’ve screenshot it for posterity
I see now, Mr I’ve Been Knocked Down to 22nd place 
With a distinctly second-hand drone, five years old, weighing nearly six times your expensive brand-new kit which beat it by a whopping 0.23 miles per hour or about 0.35%.
Game on! 
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Not far behind @DeanoG60 in the Air 3S category.
Do I claim a spot on the leaderboard for my Air 3S speed this afternoon…
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Yes. Yes you do 
Leaderboard updated and the DJI Air 3S moves up two places.
Congrats on your new Speed Freak badge @uav_hampshire 
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Not the first speed record to be set at Calshot:
Calshot was the site for significant air speed records, most notably when Flt. Lt. George Stainforth set the world air speed record in 1931, becoming the first person to fly over 400 mph in the Supermarine S.6B seaplane. This was a key moment in a series of high-speed achievements at Calshot, including wins in the Schneider Trophy contests, which the RAF High Speed Flight based there for preparation.
Key speed records and events at Calshot
- 1931 World Air Speed Record:
Flt. Lt. George Stainforth flew the Supermarine S.6B to a record speed of 407.5 mph, breaking the 400 mph barrier.
- Schneider Trophy:
Calshot was the base for the High Speed Flight preparing for these international races.
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The Supermarine S.5 won in Venice in 1927, leading to the 1929 race being held at Calshot.
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The Supermarine S.6B won the 1931 Schneider Trophy at Calshot, securing the trophy for Britain.
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Seaplane speed record (1925):
The Supermarine S.4, which made its maiden flight at Calshot, raised the world’s seaplane speed record to 226.752 mph.
Significance of these records
- These achievements drove advancements in aircraft design and engine technology.
- The success at Calshot was crucial for the development of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which went on to power famous aircraft like the Spitfire and Hurricane.
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I live 10 mins down the road… I’m very well acquainted with the history of RNAS/RAF Calshot.
Sorry, not directed at you, rather included for the general audience especially those unlucky enough not to be living in Hampshire or too young to remember when Britain had an innovative aircraft industry …
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