[~KevJ~]

good idea Rob, ill be wanting to have a look at how you have that setup in the cub next time its down.
also how did the cub come up after the mishap?

[robair]

Gday Kev

The cub incident was a f#$kup not a mishap, oddly enough I did exactly what I was afraid of doing, over-rotating and not being positive enough with the rudder after I just got a wheel in the longer grass.
Having said that, some glue, some covering and some VB will see her right again lickety split. If it wasn't so freakin hot the last few days she would be done already. I have also run out of VB, I am going to rectify this right now!!!!!!

Cheers
Rob B

[Kedumba]

Anyone got plans to go flying this week? I'll b able to get down from around midday this week.
Mick

[samste]

Gday Mick i may be able to get a quick fly about mid day between jobs will post about 1/2 hour before heading down if can make it.
Steve

[helijeli]

I'll be popping down to the field tomorrow morning from around 8:30am for an hour or 2 (weather permitting).
Walking in with 1 or 2 planes in hand.

[dingy]

Hi Guys,

Weather permitting I shall go down to the field this afternoon ( around 5.30pm) for a couple of hours, that is not raining & not too windy.

I'm back at work hence the late start.

[chancol]

Ingo,

If you do go down to the field. Please let me know an hour before if you can. I like to do the same.

Colin

[samste]

gday all heading down to fly be there in an hour
Steve

[dingy]

Hi,

Looks okay so I am going down this afternnon - be there around 5.15 to 5.30pm.

Seeya

[chancol]

Hi, not feeling so well. So, will give it a miss today.

[helijeli]

Was actually heading to Winston Hills shops after dinner so I stopped at the field at 7:30pm for a quick flight or 2 before it got dark. Ingo & Steve had already left - the gates were locked - so I started to walk in with gear in hand. A sign of the times or maybe I'm just paranoid - but there was a group of around 5 or 6 young guys hanging around in the concrete channel thing as you walk in (that gets graffitied sometimes) and I immediately felt vulnerable as far as being out in the middle of an isolated field with no one else around. I decided to turn around and head to the shops instead - annoying when I was already there and looking forward to a flight. Maybe being overly cautious - I'm OK with being there first thing in the morning alone - just make sure I keep my fingers away from spinning props & have my mobile on hand.

[dingy]

Hi John,

Steve left about 6.00pm I stayed till 6.45. Ther was nobody there whern I left & locked up.

I can see you point about being by yourself it is a bit of a nervous feeling.

Having said that I had no idea anybody else was coming down.

Not having taken a charger to the field I exhasted all my batteries because all I was doing was taking & landing.

Maybe we should consider on the private members area having all phone & email contacts listed for all members?

This will ensure anybody can be contacted & reached if required for flying, info etc...

I contacted a few members but they a prior arrangements, maybe above could solve the problem to contact members?

[robair]

Gday All

In regards to the "graffiti crew", as you may know I have to walk through there with my planes to get to the field.
I have found them to be either completely disinterested or very friendly, I have heard many good comments about how cool they think us flying is. They always ask about how fast our planes fly and when I mention Steve's 200kmh effort they are blown away!!!
No guarantee though however my experiences have been OK!!!!

Cheers
Rob B

[helijeli]

Hi Rob,
I'm sure you're right - most people are good. I guess you hear so many negative stories about gangs and violence & such that you can feel nervous in some situations.
Ingo - being able to contact each other is handy - I do have your mobile - last night was just a last minute decision to pop down to the field - wasn't really expecting you guys to still be there - obviously, don't feel any obligation to to hang around if I haven't let you know I'm coming & I thought it was a bit late anyway. Didn't consider the Safety/security aspect until I was walking in and heard several voices from below. ( Now I am sounding paranoid!)
Anyway maybe see you guys tomorrow.

[helijeli]

Weather permitting I'll be heading down to the field Monday & Tuesday Afternoon around 5pm for an hour or 2. Wife & boy are away camping & I have the time free.

[dingy]

Hi John,

Cannot make it this arvo, the weather isn't looking good here, too windy.

Shall be there tomorrow if weather is OK - arpong 5.15 to 5.30pm

Seeya

[helijeli]

The weather's pretty windy here at Silverwater too (work). I'm hoping it'll die down by the time I get home at 4:30pm. I did have tomorrow free as well but turns out I've got an appointment at around 5:30pm. Hopefully it'll be quick and I might get to the field by 6:30 or so. Don't wait for me if I'm late. I'll have to play it by ear and I might see you if things work out.

[chrism]

John/Ingo,
I think I'm good to join you tomorrow afternoon from about 5-30pm if it is not too windy.

Chris M

[helijeli]

Hope to see you there Chris/Ingo.
Chris, how did your air to air Video go?
I'd be interested to see footage of my Lark cruising around from an aerial perspective, if you managed to capture some glimpses.

[dingy]

Hi Chris / John,

Weather looking good @ the moment, keep in touch & if possible give an update to weather conditions around or near the field this arvo.

Hope it holds so we can get in some flying!

[chancol]

I am hoping to join you this afternoon around 5:45 if I can manage.

[paulj]

Won't make it myself, but just looking at the weather here in Winston Hills
at 3:40pm. Not a cloud in the sky and my big gum tree across the road is bearly moving.
Looks like you are going to have a great evening's flying guys.

Paul

[chancol]

It is in deed quite windy in where I live. I am puzzling.

[helijeli]

A bit of wind around Baulkham Hills.
Just about to pop off to a doctor's appointment at 5:45 or so.
Hopefully down at field 6:30 or so. Could be later though (you know how doctors can keep you waiting).
Don't wait for me if you need to close the gates. I'll take my chances.

[dingy]

Hi Chris / John,

Good to see you both made it down to the field. The wind was sure a test & not to mention the sun!

It was good experience thou & went well for the three of us. The gusts that came ealier were unbeleivable sure rocked my cessna.

All planes came home in tack after we all exhasted our batteries.

A great afternoon guys.

[dingy]

Hi Guys,

If the weather is good this arvo I was considering flying if anybody else would like to go.

Shall post another listing later to confirm

[dingy]

Hi Guys,

I'm going flying this arvo be there around 5.15pm for anyone that's interested.....

[samste]

I too should be right to fly around 530pm after work appointment, fingers crossed.

Steve

[kizza42]

Busy fixing T28 for Australia Day!

[dingy]

Hi All,

If the weather holds - No Rain / Wind I shall go down this afternoon for an hour or so.

Shall be there around 5.15 - 5.30pm if any body wants to join in.

See ya