[gbanger]

Howdy all
Flying this weekend may not be possible.
I just went down to the field to drop of a radio I picked up for a new member and walked in for a look.
The main runway is under 6 to 8 inches of water and litterally has ducks and other water birds frolicing in the lake.
So you wont be flying today and quite possibly tomorrow either. There is a lot of water running accross the field.
Gazz

[paulj]

Guess that means it will be ideal conditions for the motor bikes
within the next few days then.

[smuzz]

Guess that means it will be ideal conditions for the motor bikes
within the next few days then.

Yes, I had this same thought late last night ... they may try and make an effort tomorrow some time depending upon how quickly the lake drains off. Have to keep an eye out.

[Drew]

We went down for an explore and an excuse to visit bunnings onthe way home .

Here's some photos. Unfortunately, although there's plenty of room for the bipe, I never did get around to putting the strut in place. I had it up real high and let Oscar have the controls with the warning that he needed to do tiny movements. Two corners later, the wing collapsed and we stood back to watch it plummet to the ground (luckily not the pond!).

If you're hoping for some fathers day flying maybe you'd better find another field.

[samste]

We went down for an explore and an excuse to visit bunnings onthe way home .

Here's some photos. Unfortunately, although there's plenty of room for the bipe, I never did get around to putting the strut in place. I had it up real high and let Oscar have the controls with the warning that he needed to do tiny movements. Two corners later, the wing collapsed and we stood back to watch it plummet to the ground (luckily not the pond!).

If you're hoping for some fathers day flying maybe you'd better find another field.

Thanks for The Field update photo,s Drew, unfortunate for your bipe.

Would love to get moving the field web cam project going so we all can see the field conditions.

Steve

[samste]

Guys if the weather is good tommorow and only if it is good, i will be down at the field as i'm keen for a couple of hours flying.
I guess hand launching will be Fine.

Steve

[robair]

Gday Steve /All

Interesting forecast following, the current synoptics are quite unusual thus resulting in the severe weather in Vic and South NSW and the protracted rain that occured today. I was surprised by Gazza's photos of the field, I did not think we had that much rain.
I am unsure about this forecast in regards to model flying tomorrow as the TAF today did not seem to entirely relate to what actually occured here at Toonie. I am going to post this TAF however would like to request the additional and totally learned input of Cpt Reitsma as to what he thinks will actually happen tomorrow. After all it's fathers day!!
Also..
Andrew, I'd like to work and learn from you in regards to getting a good weekend forecast system for the field, hope you are agreeable to this.

0937 UTC 04/09/10 AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA
GENERAL MET MESSAGE BRIEFING



Prepared for: ROBFLIGHT

YSSY
IDN42901
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES

SYDNEY AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING
ISSUED AT 0558Z ON THE 04/09/2010 [1558 ON THE 04/09/2010 LOCAL]

SYDNEY TAF: (THIS TAF MAY NOT BE THE LATEST ISSUE)
TAF YSSY 040441Z 0406/0512
01020G30KT 9999 -RA FEW010 SCT025 BKN045
FM040900 33020G30KT 9999 -RA SCT025 BKN045
FM041400 31020KT 9999 SCT025 SCT045
FM042300 29020G30KT CAVOK
FM050900 25015KT CAVOK
INTER 0406/0412 6000 -RA BKN010
RMK FM040600 MOD TURB BLW 5000FT TILL042400
T 20 20 18 16 Q 1005 1005 1006 1006


TAF SUMMARY:
A DEEPENING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM IS SITUATED IN BASS STRAIT AND WILL
MOVE TO THE SOUTHEAST TOMORROW. FRESH TO STRONG AND GUSTY
NORTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL TURN NORTHWESTERLY THIS EVENING AS THE LOW
CONTINUES EAST, THEN MORE WESTERLY TOMORROW BEFORE TURNING
SOUTHWESTERLY TOMORROW EVENING AS THE LOW MOVES INTO THE TASMAN. A
CLOUD BAND ASSOCIATED WITH THIS LOW IS PRODUCING THE LIGHT RAIN WHICH
WILL CLEAR OVERNIGHT, SOME PERIODS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY AND LOW
CLOUD CAN BE EXPECTED FROM THE RAIN. THE LOW HAS GENERATED
SIGNIFICANT WINDS ALOFT SO MODERATE TURBULENCE CAN BE EXPECTED AT
TIMES.

THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL:
NIL CHANCE WITHIN 20NM OF SYDNEY AIRPORT.

OTHER POSSIBILITIES:
20% CHANCE THE WIND WILL NOT TEND NW (33020G30KT) UNTIL LATER THIS
EVENING, AROUND 12Z AND WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS REQUIRING AIRPORT
WARNING.
20% CHANCE WIND REMAINS STRONG AND GUSTY ALL NIGHT.
+/- 2 HOURS ON TIMING OF SW CHANGE TOMORROW.

SYDNEY OUTLOOK:
MONDAY : MOSTLY SUNNY. CITY MAX: 19
TUESDAY : SHOWER OR TWO. CITY MAX: 18

CODE GREY:
NO.

REGARDS
CHRIS UNTIL 7PM, THEN RICHARD.

NOTES:
1. THIS BRIEFING IS NOT AMENDED BETWEEN ROUTINE ISSUES. FOR
OPERATIONAL PLANNING, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE LATEST TAF OR
TTF.

[dingy]

Hi Guys,

Depending on the weather & state of the field I am intending going down to the field after 1pm.

The boss has given me her blessing & all is OK.

Is anybody else considering on going down?

If someone is going down in the morning can they post some info about the field condition?

I have texted Chris & he has indicated he might be going down.

Hope to see you there guys & have a Happy Fathers day.

[samste]

What a Beautifully day blue sky everywhere.
Damn shame though the Wind is Terrible at the moment.
And Thanks Steve for the Field update i thought it would be soggy but it didn't bother me as hand launching is fine.

Steve

P.s Happy Fathers Day to all

[kizza42]

Ok, Who ordered up the Gale Force Winds????

[robair]

Dunno mate?

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...duct=10102&Product_Name=Gale_Force_Winds (40_Knot_version)

I am assuming it is the Bind and Fly variety.
Cheers
Rob B

[gbanger]

Yeah Good one Rob.
Field update.
Went down at 11.30 this morning to see how the field was recovering from the rain and I am happy to say that if it wasnt for this bloody wind. We could use the strip. It is 90 % dry. Still might get in a quick flight late today if this wind abates.
Gazz

[brotherblonde]

Rob,
thanks for your faith in my ability. I arrived back from Perth at 6am this morning and the TAF indicated a potential hard time for the 767 landing at SYD...let alone a model!!!

To use my extreme wisdom in this matter, I'd say today was sunny and windy!

As to getting a weather forecast system for the field, I'm sure there is something out there that we can access.

[robair]

Gday Andrew

Yep, I am sure there is something out there, I am working on "combining" the YSBK YSRI and YSSY TAF's to try and get a better picture. The weather itself is not too hard, it's calculating the winds accurately that is giving me grief.

FYI I am flying up to Brizzy on QF508 (767) on thurs morning (9th), always love flying QF as the 767 is one cool machine, usually end up on VB's 37's. Back on fri morn on QF511, 737-800 for that sector.

Cheers
Rob B

[brotherblonde]

Ahhhh, missed you by 1 day! I'm going up & back this Wednesday. Oh well, plenty more flights left in us both.

[robair]

Gday Andrew

Yep, I'm sure our paths will cross eventually, I am back and forth to BN regularly. Next time I see you will discuss the best way to TAF merge. Or, other options. I'll be able to talk heli's with you soon too, just got a good one off Gaz.

Cheers
Rob B

[SydRob]

Weather looking promising for this weekend

Sunny on Saturday and Sunday. Wind speeds and direction in picture.

   

[kizza42]

Weather is absolutely guaranteed to be perfect on Saturday/Sunday; I have to go to Armidale

[samste]

Weather is absolutely guaranteed to be perfect on Saturday/Sunday; I have to go to Armidale

Lol Kieran Thats always The way.

Don't Threat everyone about Weekend Weather Forecasts, It'll be Soon Daylight Savings and then will Get Some Nice afternoon Flying In Like Last Year.
Flying was Done about 4 PM on wards to Dusk Wednesday, Thursday.


Steve

[gbanger]

I droped in for a quick fly this afternoon.
The ruway is compleley dry after last weeks deluge.
It is in urgent need of a good mowing.
The rain and spring warm weather has got the foliage on the move.
The grass is starting to play havoc with my landing gear, but all in all looking good for the weekend.
Might have to give Darren a ring and see if he will lend me the mower.

[dingy]

It would be great if we could manage to mow before the weekend it would benefit all

Maybe we can do something about on Friday afternnon - if Daaren cannot mow I would be happy to take a few hours off work,

Garry we could mow in the afternoon - are you free then?

What do you think we could take turns on the mower - I have used it before - depends on Darren?

Maybe Darren is free then - better than mowing in flying time in the weekend.

[kizza42]

Darrens gonna mow Saturday morning

[gbanger]

Any idea what time on Saturday Kieran.
It would certainly give everyone more flight time if it was done during the week or even at a Sparrows fart (that means early) on Saturday.
If Darren would like a break. I have my GOLD MOWER BLADES and am available to do it any afternoon this week after 3pm or any time Saturday morning after 7am.
Just trying to help
I dont however have a tow bar on the Clubby and would need said mower delivered to said paddock.
Cheers
Gazz

[samste]

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN60901/...94763.shtm

It says its Penrith Base but It actually gets its infor from Prospct dam weather station, Sydney Station so its usually pretty accurate for seven hills area.

Steve

[kizza42]

Only problem with the Prospect AWS is that it only updates 4 times a day if we're lucky. Better off with Fairfield/Horsley park.

[dingy]

Hi Guys,

Here's hoping tomorrow will be fine especially after last weekend effort.

I shall be looking forward to seeing all who are up for the sky & beyond.

Not too far beyond I hope - depends on my trasmitter & receivers.

All the best guys, see you in the morning.

[smuzz]

... and it's blowing a gale out at Toonie again right now No chance of a quick afternoon flight today - it would blow a dog off a chain!

Willy says that it should be 8 km/h morning and evening tomorrow though, so let's hope!

[samste]

... and it's blowing a gale out at Toonie again right now No chance of a quick afternoon flight today - it would blow a dog off a chain!

Willy says that it should be 8 km/h morning and evening tomorrow though, so let's hope!

OK Who Upset Aeolus the Wind God, Just apologize so we can Fly Tomorrow.

(LOL I Been Watching To Much Mythology Movies Lately)

Steve

[dingy]

Hi Guys,

For those who may be coming down tomorrow, I shall be there around 8.30am - hopefully before the wind or weather changes.

Hope to see you there!

[paulj]

Hi Guys,
Sorry I won't be down the field this weekend. Looking after the grandson while
his Dad celebrates his birthday...
Was hoping to bring my new camera down to test out before Temora next week but
will be tied up until late afternoon so I guess everyone will have gone by then.