*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON CORONAVIRUS*   WHAT IS HAPPENING?   As all are almost certainly now well aware, there is a pandemic taking hold across the globe. The cause of this pandemic is a virus kno...

G'day gents, In line with the easing of social distancing guidelines and updated advice from our state delegated authority we will be reopening the flying field from tomorrow. The gates have been r...

*NOTIFICATION OF CLOSURE OF MCCOY PARK FLYING FIELD* In line with the Prime Minister’s request for all Australians to “stay at home” the PRCAC Committee has resolved to close the McCoy Park Flying ...

G’day Gents, Due to the newly announced lockdown for Greater Sydney our flying field will be closed until it is lifted or alternative advice is provided. Thank you for your cooperation. Jason

G'day all, Please be advised that (weather permitting) we will be hosting the second round of the summer fpv drone racing series at the PRCAC field at McCoy Park on Sunday the 3rd of December (Sund...

Hey guys, Does anyone know where I might be able to have the following parts milled from aluminium? http://av8r.tech/render.jpg I’m after two of the tiny bracket and one of each of the larger...

Hey Guys, The Australian Drone Racing Open is on this weekend out at Mowbray Park Farm in Picton. Informal and open flying activities start tomorrow and qualifying on Saturday. The real action ha...

Hi Guys, I just finished writing up 4 FPV quads for Drone Magazine, in doing so realising just how much of an incredible value proposition the FuriBee X215 Pro (https://www.gearbest.com/brushless-f...

Gabino_Huerta Wrote: (11-04-2020, 07:30 PM) -- Any news about this? I went for a run in the morning and I can't understand how come the golf driving ranges are still open but not our clubs where we ...

Gabino_Huerta Wrote: (12-05-2020, 05:27 PM) -- Hey can we have a Google spreadsheet or something similar to "book" our visit to the club?, I might go on Sunday morning with a visitor, if possible... ...

Gents, Sadly, it seems that NSW has some way to go before we’re likely to contain the spread of the latest dominant strain of SARS-CoV-2. Field will remain closed to all activities until the current ...

Calling all members - Please peruse (this) (http://forum.rcflyingclub.com/showthread.php?tid=1454) thread. http://av8r.tech/InternalM.jpg

dfw Wrote: (29-04-2017, 03:06 PM) -- Tech question : Just finished a 180 size build, F4 flight controller and latest Betaflight, BL Heli, D-shot 300 ESC;.s Flies stable, not obvious oscillations....

dfw Wrote: (30-04-2017, 08:57 PM) -- Took it to the field today, flying great :) Motor problem is solved, not sure why. I did re-calibrate gyro's in Betaflight ( But the quad was already hoverin...

Hey guys, I have been having a fair bit of fun with the multiplayer flying in Liftoff. Any of you guys interested in co-ordinating a few virtual free flys and races one evening?

dfw Wrote: (09-05-2017, 09:05 PM) -- can do, need more practice, proof being me skillfully landing my Eachine in the Swamp during camping last weekend :( How does Thursday 8pm-ish work out ? -- ...

dfw Wrote: (09-05-2017, 09:05 PM) -- can do, need more practice, proof being me skillfully landing my Eachine in the Swamp during camping last weekend :( How does Thursday 8pm-ish work out ? -- ...

dfw Wrote: (11-05-2017, 09:12 PM) -- logging in soon [hr] in, we have a room name ? [hr] I will create a private room called PRAC, you won't see the room, so need to enter the room name to enter. --...

Dirk, Not sure if you are still keen, but I will log on to Liftoff multiplayer this evening again at about 8pm. Might do so from the desktop rather than the laptop this time round so I can pump up ...

robbo Wrote: (12-09-2017, 07:15 PM) -- Ok... I am seriously considering the 'set alight' suggestion. I've decided to refit this quad with new FC and ESC. This is the first time I've gone to buy thes...

robbo Wrote: (12-09-2017, 09:38 PM) -- I like the KISS idea... keeping thing simple, though matching kiss esc are expensive... would i just put a chesper blheli dshot esc with it ok. -- I used kiss...

Baz Wrote: (12-09-2017, 10:01 PM) -- Or buy local, cant recommend Next FPV enough for quad gear. https://www.nextfpv.com.au/collections/flyduino-kiss/products/kiss-fc-32bit-flight-controller Good l...

Baz Wrote: (13-09-2017, 08:03 PM) -- Well just could not help myself. Been looking to upgrade and wanted a 200mm frame so bought the helix ZX5 package while poking around Next FPV. https://www.next...

robbo Wrote: (29-09-2017, 11:16 AM) -- Question... I am missing something... Quad flys fine, but when I do a roll I punch throttle, pull back, roll... and the thing falls out of the sky... no rollin...

Here is a pic of my latest fpv quad build. It is constructed exclusively from gear I had here in my parts bins, aside from 16 x 6mm M3 screws which I pilfered from a 7 year old AIO desktop PC. The m...

BOB Wrote: (19-10-2017, 12:51 PM) -- Hi guys. My black mamba is been playing up I think it’s the controller?, What happens when I take off its very wobbly can’t get it to hover in after about 30 seco...

BOB Wrote: (19-10-2017, 05:40 PM) -- Newsflash think I’ve worked what’s happening did a bit of reading and recently relocated the batteries so if the information is correct all I need to do is to rec...

BOB Wrote: (19-11-2017, 03:04 PM) -- Hi guys. Got two quick questions question one came across a quad with rear arms longer than the front one approximately 1 ½ times?, Also found a website that sai...

srl Wrote: (24-07-2021, 05:34 PM) -- Its finished and flying. Very happy with the result, 94grams with batteries. Here's a short youtube after I remembered to turn the camera on. Our yard is a lot s...

robbo Wrote: (03-08-2018, 11:37 PM) -- Any recommendations on cheapest way to/place to buy 3d filament? -- HobbyKing. I have a 0.5kg roll of black 1.75mm ABS filament here, still sealed in its vacu...

Busboy Wrote: (02-12-2017, 10:32 AM) -- Hey Jason, What is happening with tomorrow? Will it be a play be ear situation with the forecast rain and see how the field holds upI should be there to help o...

I have consulted with Rob and advised Dave, who has warned and fielded questions from his competitors. It’s still on like Donkey Kong.

kizza42 Wrote: (12-08-2019, 08:52 PM) -- There are politics at play with the Jumper radio with the firmware it is based off. It wont necessarily get as good support from the OpenTX team as FRSky does...

Wow, my mind is blown! Mate, when I suggested you document your journey so to assist others how may wish to tread the same path… well, I didn’t expect you to go to so much trouble. Fantastic wor...

And, $20 for every drone. Which could cost hundreds, even thousands, per annum.

What’s the name of the park?

Yeah, zero flying allowed there. You can only do what you can do mate. I've had a similar result offering advice in a similar situation.

Well, that’s a relief.

robbo Wrote: (02-07-2017, 05:58 PM) -- Just reminding members of the Facebook Group now set up. If you havent yet joined please do... you can find the group here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/P...

It’s gonna scream for sure.

Stephen, Looks like really excellent little jet judging by the yt reviews. I can’t wait to see it in the flesh. If you are keen enough to upgrade the motor from the get go then may I suggest tha...

It doesn’t really strike me as a micro fpv racer, rather more of a micro fpv long ranger, but you have forgotten more than I have ever known about fast flyers... so, I look forward to seeing what you ...

secant0give Wrote: (11-04-2020, 08:48 PM) -- https://www.gearbest.com/rc-airplanes/pp_009301426366.html?wid=1433363 They are back!! and nicely priced at $55 you cant beat that The big one is ...

Those three brushless out runners look to be good for about 60-80W to my eye. Would probably be good enough for a Bixler or similar sized aircraft.

Hi guys, Those living local to the club, and elsewhere, may have noticed an increase in military aircraft over our fine city in recent weeks. I have attached a letter received in relation to this ...

Hi Bob, Yeah, if it rains Wednesday and/or Thursday we’re unlikely to be able to do much with the coral trees... or perhaps even anything at all. We’ll do the best we can if the weather doesn’t cau...

Hi guys, Our Bushcare workday scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled AGAIN due to bad weather. The next day Micaela is available is the 20th, which won’t work due to Easter. So it looks like ...

[COPIED FROM THE MEMBERS AREA, FOR ANY NON MEMBERS WHO MAY WISH TO COME DOWN AND LEND A HAND] G'day Gents, Our second of 6 Bushcare Workdays for 2019 is scheduled for this Saturday, 5th of April...

Anyone visit the field this past weekend?

Hey guys, Please don’t forget that we have a Bushcare day scheduled for tomorrow. While it is likely going to be too windy to fly afterwards we do still plan to use the morning to hit the coral tre...