18-10-2009, 02:12 PM
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18-10-2009, 02:39 PM
hmm damn,you did achieve one of your goals tho it kinda does look like its stolen now ... 
what a devastating weekend for planes..
perhaps it follows a period of bad weather.. maybe we dont fly as often as normal during the bad weather and then it comes good we all get down there and well .. you know what i mean..
what a devastating weekend for planes..
perhaps it follows a period of bad weather.. maybe we dont fly as often as normal during the bad weather and then it comes good we all get down there and well .. you know what i mean..
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18-10-2009, 05:47 PM
Bad luck Rob.
I actually missed the "event" as I had just finished a flight and was walking back to
the pits and had my back to you.
Hope it all goes back together easy for you.
paul
I actually missed the "event" as I had just finished a flight and was walking back to
the pits and had my back to you.
Hope it all goes back together easy for you.
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18-10-2009, 08:38 PM
Good Luck with your repairs Rob - and I was feeling a little sad about my little mishap with the bushes on my baseleg. Wasn't a good weekend for gliders - and others by the sound of it (wasn't down at the field today). I don't think I'll bother repairing my glider. I think the structure is still OK and I'm sure it's going to get a few more dings while I'm gaining experience. Thanks for your flying tips - (avoid tight turns down low without ample elevator and/or power else you go from gliding to free falling!)
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18-10-2009, 09:17 PM
robair Wrote:Gday All
Please ignore my previous post, OR, read it all is if it was in past tense!
Powerlines 1, Robair Glider 0.
Photos soon!
Those damn power lines, they lay dorment for a such a long time then suddenly they wake up and feed on what ever is nearby.
I know the feeling Rob my A10 was lunch once.
Like they say in the classic tv series
Quote:We have the technology...We can make him better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster."
P.s On a lighter note you made it into the Airplane Challenges Hall of Fame
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19-10-2009, 08:45 AM
Gday Steve
I forgot about the Hall of Fame. Glad some "good" can come out of this.
Cheers
Rob B
I forgot about the Hall of Fame. Glad some "good" can come out of this.
Cheers
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19-10-2009, 12:10 PM
I had a dream last night, and it was a goody, went a bit like the photo below! Wahahahaha, take that ya bastard tower!!!!
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19-10-2009, 07:23 PM
lol Rob i like the way you think..
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19-10-2009, 10:19 PM
Hi Rob,
Remenber one thing - Power Lines are made round to go round.
You are not a true member till you have kised the power lines.
Having done it I speak from experience and there are plenty of others as well.
Hope you get her up and flying again soon buddy!!!
ops: ops: ops:
Remenber one thing - Power Lines are made round to go round.
You are not a true member till you have kised the power lines.
Having done it I speak from experience and there are plenty of others as well.
Hope you get her up and flying again soon buddy!!!
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20-10-2009, 10:09 AM
dingy Wrote:Hi Rob,
You are not a true member till you have kised the power lines.
will climbing the tower do? i dont really want to have to aim the funjet at them this week to feel accepted
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20-10-2009, 12:24 PM
Hi Rob
Two repairs going on here from last Saturday.
The ARM had a U/C mount give way from a crash and repair done last year.
The Katana didn't pull out of a spin quick enough. Pilot error !!.
Two repairs going on here from last Saturday.
The ARM had a U/C mount give way from a crash and repair done last year.
The Katana didn't pull out of a spin quick enough. Pilot error !!.
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20-10-2009, 01:28 PM
Gday All
Seems that there was a few hits over the weekend, hope we all get our aircraft back in the air OK? I must say I am a bit surprised that amongst all the carnage I have not seen Kieran's name mentioned/ involved/ implied/ blamed at all.
Kev -I think climbing the towers should be adequate for "acceptance" purposes however there is, as always, no substitute for the real deal.
Needless to say I have been feeling oh so blessed each night as I reassemble the wing jigsaw puzzle. :roll:
To punish myself for my error I took my wifes advice re colour scheme, prepare to see the glider back in Pink and Black as soon as the next Hobby King group order gets processed and delivered. Which will hopefully be very soon as the Aussie $ is very strong right now!ops:
Cheers
Rob B
Seems that there was a few hits over the weekend, hope we all get our aircraft back in the air OK? I must say I am a bit surprised that amongst all the carnage I have not seen Kieran's name mentioned/ involved/ implied/ blamed at all.
Kev -I think climbing the towers should be adequate for "acceptance" purposes however there is, as always, no substitute for the real deal.
Needless to say I have been feeling oh so blessed each night as I reassemble the wing jigsaw puzzle. :roll:
To punish myself for my error I took my wifes advice re colour scheme, prepare to see the glider back in Pink and Black as soon as the next Hobby King group order gets processed and delivered. Which will hopefully be very soon as the Aussie $ is very strong right now!
ops: Cheers
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20-10-2009, 03:27 PM
Rob,
You are aware that Kieran did manage to have an 'incident" on the weekend?
Seems he tried to fly his T28 inverted without the use of a battery.
Pretty good feat if you can achieve it, but unfortunately it wasn't to be and
he is now minus 1 battery.
In the process he managed to dislodge his cockpit and needed the assistance of
Steve and his ladder to retrieve it from a nearby roof.
Paul
You are aware that Kieran did manage to have an 'incident" on the weekend?
Seems he tried to fly his T28 inverted without the use of a battery.
Pretty good feat if you can achieve it, but unfortunately it wasn't to be and
he is now minus 1 battery.
In the process he managed to dislodge his cockpit and needed the assistance of
Steve and his ladder to retrieve it from a nearby roof.
Paul
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20-10-2009, 03:45 PM
Yeah, you know its a bad weekend if I crash a plane 
The tally for last weekend alone is:
Paul 1: P51
Chris 2: T28 and Spitfire
Kieran 1: T28
Darren 1: Mirage
Rob 1: Glider
Steve 1: Katana
Kev J 1: Skyfun
Kev B 1: Easy Star
Steve M 1: Fw-190
Colin 1: Easy Star
Ingo 1: Cub
John J 1: Glider
Shit, I think we need a minutes silence!
The tally for last weekend alone is:
Paul 1: P51
Chris 2: T28 and Spitfire
Kieran 1: T28
Darren 1: Mirage
Rob 1: Glider
Steve 1: Katana
Kev J 1: Skyfun
Kev B 1: Easy Star
Steve M 1: Fw-190
Colin 1: Easy Star
Ingo 1: Cub
John J 1: Glider
Shit, I think we need a minutes silence!
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20-10-2009, 04:07 PM
... and to make matters worse, after the "Black Weekend", the conditions at the field right now are unbelievably perfect! Just the faintest breeze noticeable through the trees every now and again, temperature mild, visibility perfect .... just got nothing to fly, bugger it all.
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20-10-2009, 04:41 PM
Hey!!! You forgot:
John J X 1 Glider.
Admittedly it's just a dent in the leading edge of the wing & the plane's probably still airworthy.
But it made a distinct & loud thud as it unexpectedly fell down from baseleg into the bushes (and into a branch).
John J X 1 Glider.
Admittedly it's just a dent in the leading edge of the wing & the plane's probably still airworthy.
But it made a distinct & loud thud as it unexpectedly fell down from baseleg into the bushes (and into a branch).
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20-10-2009, 04:52 PM
Gday All
Holy crap, what a killer weekend!!!
Nice work from Kieran, always creatively raising the bar!, or is that lowering?
I vote John's glider for the BEST SOUNDING CRASH, it sounded bloody awesome crunching its way through the foliage, especially when he left the prop briefly running to bash up the tree a bit more for its audacity to intervene on finals. Love your work mate!!!
Cheers
Rob B
Holy crap, what a killer weekend!!!
Nice work from Kieran, always creatively raising the bar!, or is that lowering?
I vote John's glider for the BEST SOUNDING CRASH, it sounded bloody awesome crunching its way through the foliage, especially when he left the prop briefly running to bash up the tree a bit more for its audacity to intervene on finals. Love your work mate!!!
Cheers
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20-10-2009, 06:40 PM
lol ....
"oh the humanity!"
"oh the humanity!"
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20-10-2009, 09:45 PM
Well after the great weekend all we need is more flyn NOT Crashin!
I have installed the SUPER WHATA SHAFT from Kieran's DVD / CD ROM
Machined by Kevan modifed slot by Ingo.
Fixed the Wing / Engine Mount / Landing Gear / Wing straps plus plus..... Cub is ready to go..............
Best flying ever last Sunday must of had more than a dozen flights ..that why it crashed the Cub was fatigued not ME!
Hope to repeat the flying NOT the crash next Thurs Arvo. :P :P :P :P
I have installed the SUPER WHATA SHAFT from Kieran's DVD / CD ROM
Machined by Kevan modifed slot by Ingo.
Fixed the Wing / Engine Mount / Landing Gear / Wing straps plus plus..... Cub is ready to go..............
Best flying ever last Sunday must of had more than a dozen flights ..that why it crashed the Cub was fatigued not ME!
Hope to repeat the flying NOT the crash next Thurs Arvo. :P :P :P :P
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21-10-2009, 07:44 AM
Hi Kieran,
Add an extra to your list:-
Colin 2: Easystar
Small White Cessna - Left hand roll & left the wing behind
List does look sad!
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Add an extra to your list:-
Colin 2: Easystar
Small White Cessna - Left hand roll & left the wing behind
List does look sad!
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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21-10-2009, 08:33 AM
Gday All
As an antidote to the above litany of carnage my Uber Cub has been given the good to go from Darren so expect to see a new "face" at the field on Saturday weather permitting!
Cheers
Rob B
As an antidote to the above litany of carnage my Uber Cub has been given the good to go from Darren so expect to see a new "face" at the field on Saturday weather permitting!
Cheers
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21-10-2009, 11:55 AM
OOOOH nicey nicey 8-)
perhaps dont fly this one like you stole it.. maybe like you just borrowed it
perhaps dont fly this one like you stole it.. maybe like you just borrowed it
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21-10-2009, 06:45 PM
Oh the Carnage of Planes last weekend.
Well i have been lucky to have the chance this week Mon,Tue and Today to get my Funjet up for a couple of quick flights at the field before driving home from work as have been working nearby.
Well the Weather has been good till Today as i got down at 5pm and had couple of flights, the wind picked up gusting around.
Hoping for good weather tomorrow afternoon for all.
A quick note If any one is thinking of buying the wireless remote battery monitor,
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...oduct=7216
I would not Recommend as it range is very limited in the air from the test i did on Tuesday out at the field , it kept beeping when it was out of range which i felt was pretty poor in the open area.
(May need Steve's tweaking and modding to get it to work better, thats if i can, Thinking of longer TX Rx antennas ?)
Will give it another go on Thursday.
Steve
of Planes last weekend.Well i have been lucky to have the chance this week Mon,Tue and Today to get my Funjet up for a couple of quick flights at the field before driving home from work as have been working nearby.
Well the Weather has been good till Today as i got down at 5pm and had couple of flights, the wind picked up gusting around.
Hoping for good weather tomorrow afternoon for all.
A quick note If any one is thinking of buying the wireless remote battery monitor,
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...oduct=7216
I would not Recommend as it range is very limited in the air from the test i did on Tuesday out at the field , it kept beeping when it was out of range which i felt was pretty poor in the open area.
(May need Steve's tweaking and modding to get it to work better, thats if i can, Thinking of longer TX Rx antennas ?)
Will give it another go on Thursday.
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22-10-2009, 08:42 AM
Grey looking morning but hopeful that
afternoon will be ok.
I'll be down at the field around 4:30pm.
Hope to see you all there.
Paul
afternoon will be ok.
I'll be down at the field around 4:30pm.
Hope to see you all there.
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26-10-2009, 08:59 PM
Hi all
Mick if you want to fly during the week, We do try to get together Thursday afternoons.
I would keep an eye out on this thread as like me and others we will try to post here before they go down to fly either in the morning or afternoon. Or sms club members to see if anyone is interested and have free time as sometimes i finish work early or i start late.
Steve
Mick if you want to fly during the week, We do try to get together Thursday afternoons.
I would keep an eye out on this thread as like me and others we will try to post here before they go down to fly either in the morning or afternoon. Or sms club members to see if anyone is interested and have free time as sometimes i finish work early or i start late.
Steve
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29-10-2009, 06:38 PM
Hi All,
I have tomorrow (Friday 30th) off and was wondering if anyone was gonna go for a fly? I have some stuff to do but I'd be able to pop down in the afternoon if anyone else was gonna go.
Mick
I have tomorrow (Friday 30th) off and was wondering if anyone was gonna go for a fly? I have some stuff to do but I'd be able to pop down in the afternoon if anyone else was gonna go.
Mick
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29-10-2009, 08:23 PM
Mate, I'd be happy to meet you down there at around 2:30-3:00 and buddy you on some flights on either your or my plane, bring your TX. I have to be home by 4:30ish so earlier the better.
29-10-2009, 10:09 PM
Kedumba Wrote:Hi All,
I have tomorrow (Friday 30th) off and was wondering if anyone was gonna go for a fly?
Mick
Sounds good, just finished the repairs to my Easystar, so weather permitting will be down there.
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30-10-2009, 06:59 AM
kizza42 Wrote:Mate, I'd be happy to meet you down there at around 2:30-3:00 and buddy you on some flights on either your or my plane, bring your TX. I have to be home by 4:30ish so earlier the better.
Sounds Good, I'll aim to be there between those times and i'll be eager to maiden my T28. See you there.
Thanks
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01-11-2009, 07:16 PM
Anyone going flying tomorrow, Mon 2nd or Tues 3rd? I've got a couple of days off and hoping I could go fly again
Mick
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