[Stuka]

Thanks for letting us know Kev. Will lift it off you this coming weekend. As it is, when I went home I found a spare one which needs some attention and an extra Pilot to boot. In the meantime I shall get it ready plus a magnet.

Regards

The canopy still has the magnet stuck to it that should have stayed attached to the fuse, looks like the glue failed.

That will make my life easier!! Will still have to buy some just in case!!

[~KevJ~]

Here is some video of Kev's Sebart Sbach maiden flight.

Looking nice, Kev. Hoping to soon join you for some SBach fun with it's smaller HK cousin...

Nice one mate I almost bought one of those it will be interesting to compare , I actually prefer the colour scheme on the hk version too but I wanted a sebart Cause I knew it would be flawless straight out of the box

[Claudius]

Nice one mate I almost bought one of those it will be interesting to compare , I actually prefer the colour scheme on the hk version too but I wanted a sebart Cause I knew it would be flawless straight out of the box

At 1000mm, it'll be a fair bit smaller than your SebArt.

And I do prefer the regular Thunderbolt colour scheme on the HK one too, but after looking hard at the SebArt I went with "cheap and nasty" after figuring I'd be too precious with nice model as my first aerobatic composite.

[gbanger]

Don't sell yourself short Claudio, we dont think you are too precious........ mate!
You will probably be pleasantly surprised with the HK's performance... but....ffs!! just make sure you give the thing a chance and give it decent pair of testicals

[Skidz]

... just make sure you give the thing a chance and give it decent pair of testicals

You pushing Hacker motors again?

[gbanger]

Didn't think of it that way Dave, I was referring to the fact that most HK aircraft packages are usually way underpowered and if Claudio wants to dabble in a little bit of decent 3D he would need to purchase said pair. .... but as you pointed out ....... if you're gunna give it pair ...... a Hacker is a pair to be proud of...

[secant0give]

Yep a decent motor and ESC and don't go too heavy on the batteries. Just enough to balance it you don't need great flight duration but you do want light weight.

Should be a beautie !!

[Claudius]

Don't sell yourself short Claudio, we dont think you are too precious........ mate!

Thanks Gazz... um, I think

just make sure you give the thing a chance and give it decent pair of testicals

A "pair" for it is already in the post, but not sure if you'd call it decent or not. It is a light airframe however (should be clear under 1kg RTF), and so looks like a good match for it based on rcgroups experience. It's also the v2 version of the airframe (v1 was a bit of a dog apparently).

That said, you'll hopefully be pleased to hear I'm planning on a Hacker A30-10XL v2 and a CC Ice 75 for another project though

[samste]

Hi All, this is just Post Update to Non Members that are thinking of heading down to Visit this Weekend and are checking if Flying is Happening this weekend.

The Field Is Currently Un Serviceable for Flying This Weekend 03 to 04 March

As Members Know the Field is based in a Flood Retention Basin and as one of our members recently said just recently, the Key Word Is Retention.
With all this Rain we have been having our Field has been hit Hard and there isn't much we can do but wait for the rain to stop and for the Field to dry out Enough to go in to get it Serviceable again which may Take Several weeks by the looks of it.

Unfortunately Weather conditions are not going our way at the moment and the Field is Pretty Much Flooded Runway and all surrounds.

I would also like to Thank members who have helped in The past with the Hard work in Getting the Field ready for the Weekend for not for your support and help we wouldn't have been able to Fly between the Rain Deluges.
Lets Hope The Weather starts going our way Sometime in the near Future and our Field can get back to its Brilliant Glory for All To Enjoy

Steve

[Flying fisho]

And to the person/people who has angered the rain gods (wont mention robs name), can he please apologise & reverse the forecasted next 30 days of rain.

[Skidz]

For those that head to PEMAC, I don't think that is gonna be a good idea. Richmond and Windsor bridges are expected to close tomorrow arvo with the Nepean at 5.5 metres now that Warragamba is discharging. I'd think their field would be underwater.

[secant0give]

It must be float plane time??

Or does that risk really annoying the gods???

[samste]

For those that head to PEMAC, I don't think that is gonna be a good idea. Richmond and Windsor bridges are expected to close tomorrow arvo with the Nepean at 5.5 metres now that Warragamba is discharging. I'd think their field would be underwater.

I Think your Right There Dave, I'm not sure if i'm right or not but i heard earlier Tonight it could rise up to 12 m, that would definately flood alot of area, Pemac Included.
Steve

[Steven]

That being that... when is the next indoor session?

[Skidz]

Today... In my lounge room. .

[robair]

G'day all

I am standing on the field as I write, nowhere near as bad as what I expected.
The field is not underwater however quite slushy. Bottom of driveway being protected by 9 ducks and an attack ibis.
Will post some pics as soon as I work out how. If the sun was out the field would be flyable (just) for small or hand launched stuff.

Cheers
Rob B

[corsair_pilot]

I know I'm tempting fate at the moment, but assuming it doesn't rain between now and the weekend (highly unlikely I know) is anyone planning on being down at the field?

[paulj]

Still a bit too early to say what's happening on the weekend.
Pretty safe bet that if the field is in good enough condition and weather is fine
there will be a few of us around.
Watch this space on Friday night and you will get a better idea of who is going
to be there.

[smuzz]

I haven't had a look at the field for over a week, so don't know what sort of condition it's in - other than to say that it would definitely need mowing, if (and that's a big "if"), the ground would accommodate mowers.
As I'm typing this, there is thunder rolling and Willy is saying bad things about rainfall later today and through most of tomorrow ... doesn't look good at this stage.

[samste]

Rule No 1
We Shall Not Talk about The Flying to just before we Go and Fly or we may upset the Rain Gods.

And the Rain Gods are very Touchy and the moment espeacially with one of us threating to " %@%$#^& " to them, and we shall not name who or we may evoke a major downpour..

Steve

[robair]

G'day Steve

I rarely get to finish work on time (1730). Today was one occasion where I knew I would actually be able to not work back.
So, the torrential downpour that hit at, I kid you not, 1728 was NOT appreciated.
As such I was compelled to send my "thanks" to the weather gods.
Thought I'd let you all now so you can prepare for the tornado that is likely to hit toonie in an hour or so when I get off the train.

Cheers
Rob B

[corsair_pilot]

I must apologise for invoking the wrath of the weather gods that have caused ths sudden and torrential downpour.
I was also hoping that it would get their anger out of their system earlier allowing for some respite down the track.
For now I will save my "when are we flying" questions until friday night

[robair]

G'day All

I can say with certainty that today Gazz could probably launch one if his vessels at the field. Walking past the canal that goes under fitzwilliam on the way to the station at 0615 the water had about 30cm to go before overflow.
I have never seen the level that high before.

Cheers
Rob B

[corsair_pilot]

Parra river is up over its banks, and now is covering the footpath that follows the river through Parramatta.
There is plenty of water out there! I was looking at getting myself a Cessna with floats on it... starting to sound like a good idea!!

[samste]

Seriously This Weather just Fricken @#@#%@#

Prepare for Sacrificing planes to the Weather gods.

I know Rob's Got Plenty and Gazz has some Nice ones they may like too, shinier the better.

Steve

[wingtipper]

well i have 2 beut planes that require a maiden flight . not in this weather . the only bright side of the equation is that i have 3 planes in amazing condition hanging up in my garage .
used to be into RC BOATING AS WELL , should of kept the outboard speedboat .

[corsair_pilot]

With all this rain I could just go and build a wig, then I shouldn't have too many issues
   

[Claudius]

Seriously This Weather just Fricken @#@#%@#

Prepare for Sacrificing planes to the Weather gods.

I know Rob's Got Plenty and Gazz has some Nice ones they may like too, shinier the better.

Unfortunately, it seems things have progressed past the point where a mere plane sacrifice will be sufficient.

With all this rain I could just go and build a wig, then I shouldn't have too many issues

So torn between asking where that ekranoplan model can be found, and knowing I don't need another project for a while...

Edit: Why did I go looking... why!? http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1160230

[samste]

Unfortunately, it seems things have progressed past the point where a mere plane sacrifice will be sufficient.

Lol Are you Thinking what I'm Thinking , where are you Hiding rob ?

[robair]

Hmmm, I am not sure I like the way this is going;
I seems that my aircraft or myself are possibly going to be sacrificed for a supposed greater cause.
If this is going to be the case I wish to choose my method of death as my aircraft are 100% off limits.
Without going into too much detail my demise would need to involve about 20 nymphomaniac supermodels (female) and an olympic pool full of beer.

Cheers
Rob B