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RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - secant0give - 23-06-2011
might see you there
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - Claudius - 23-06-2011
(22-06-2011, 10:52 PM)samste Wrote: Planning a afternoon Fly Tomorrow, Thursday.
Post if anyone is keen
Keen and able. Got a time in mind?
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - smuzz - 23-06-2011
It's pretty windy out here right now though! I'd leave my hat at home if I were you
Steve's FunJet/Stryker would be alright, but anything else would find the conditions difficult.
Good luck!
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - secant0give - 23-06-2011
(23-06-2011, 02:10 PM)yarrumevets Wrote: It's pretty windy out here right now though! I'd leave my hat at home if I were you
Steve's FunJet/Stryker would be alright, but anything else would find the conditions difficult.
Good luck!
It might calm down a bit later on
I'm just doing some wiring on the Yak
I've been looking at different connectors on the net as well
while waiting for the wind to abate a little
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - samste - 23-06-2011
Sorry guys got caught up with work, and could not reply till now.
I have just turned up at field.
Quite windy as Steve said. But I enjoy a challenge.
Will be down for an hour as have to head off later to work again.
Steve
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - kizza42 - 23-06-2011
(23-06-2011, 03:03 PM)secant0give Wrote: I've been looking at different connectors on the net as well
while waiting for the wind to abate a little
Are you being sold on Andersons Power Poles hype!?
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - Claudius - 23-06-2011
(23-06-2011, 03:15 PM)samste Wrote: Quite windy as Steve said. But I enjoy a challenge.
Will be down for an hour as have to head off later to work again.
Will try to catch you...
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - secant0give - 23-06-2011
(23-06-2011, 03:16 PM)kizza42 Wrote:(23-06-2011, 03:03 PM)secant0give Wrote: I've been looking at different connectors on the net as well
while waiting for the wind to abate a little
Are you being sold on Andersons Power Poles hype!?
No not really I was looking at the EC5 connector but I think even a deans plug will do as they are rated at 60A continuous and will handle 100 at a burst
I plan on using a Maximum burst power of 3000w probably only about 1000 continuous so at 47V ie 12S that's 63A burst and only 21 continuous
A Deans should do it easy, until I get my hands on some EC5s
I have to go to Jaycar to get some magnets shortly, they have Anderson plugs so I'll have a look at them there. I've never seen one in the flesh
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - Claudius - 23-06-2011
Just back from a quick flight at the field with Steve B.
(23-06-2011, 03:45 PM)secant0give Wrote: I have to go to Jaycar to get some magnets shortly, they have Anderson plugs so I'll have a look at them there. I've never seen one in the flesh
I've used 350A ones with success before. Bit of overkill for these purposes though
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - Drew - 03-07-2011
It's my pseudo birthday tomorrow and I've got flight clearance from about 10:00am - 1:30pm @ the field.
Is there anyone who wants to share some sky (any chance that someone might have a key)?
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - Drew - 04-07-2011
Sadly, the wind looks like it has picked up. I think I'll swap the flying time for building time instead
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - robair - 04-07-2011
Gday Drew
Hope you are having a good pseudo b/day.
If anyone is planning to fly tomorrow you may wish to re-think, 50kmh winds forecast.
Cheers
Rob B
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - smuzz - 07-07-2011
Willy is talking-up the conditions for tomorrow - only 7km/h winds for the morning. This looks too good to pass up! Who's on for ''chocks away'' tomorrow morning then?
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - Servo - 07-07-2011
Yes, its looking promising, where did you have in mind, McCoy or Penrith.
The postman just delivered my replacement Kinetic so will need to build that tonight.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - smuzz - 07-07-2011
I was thinking McCoy - I'll go over later today and have a look at the field before getting back here with a report.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - secant0give - 11-07-2011
Was thinking of going for a few flights tomorrow morning (tuesday), The weather looks good with only a very light breeze forcast.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - smuzz - 11-07-2011
Yes Jason - I think that's a very good idea. I've rearranged my schedule for tomorrow and Owen is on school holidays so it should be a good option.
What time were you thinking of?...
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - gbanger - 11-07-2011
Hey Steve can you check out the main runway tomorrow and let me know if it is dry enough for push mowers.
Gazz
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - secant0give - 11-07-2011
(11-07-2011, 02:17 PM)yarrumevets Wrote: Yes Jason - I think that's a very good idea. I've rearranged my schedule for tomorrow and Owen is on school holidays so it should be a good option.
What time were you thinking of?...
I was thinking about getting there earlyish 8:30 to 9:00 and hopefully staying till about lunch time.
Would be nice if we could organise a key for the gate
But if not I'm not that adverse to walking in
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - smuzz - 11-07-2011
OK Jason, I can probably be there by 0900 if you wouldn't mind starting then I'll make sure you can drive in.
Let me know if that's suitable for you.
No worries GG - I'll check over both strips carefully and get back to you.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - secant0give - 11-07-2011
(11-07-2011, 07:02 PM)yarrumevets Wrote: OK Jason, I can probably be there by 0900 if you wouldn't mind starting then I'll make sure you can drive in.
Let me know if that's suitable for you.
No worries GG - I'll check over both strips carefully and get back to you.
0900 will be excellent !! Thanks Steve !!
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - smuzz - 11-07-2011
See you there then Jason.
Can you email me please mate? Just to fine-tune arrangements (stevem@eng.uts.edu.au)
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - smuzz - 14-07-2011
Think I might charge a few batteries tonight - if there's no rain and wind tomorrow morning then Owen and I will get some circuits in before I head off to work in the afternoon.
Post here if you're interested!
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - samste - 14-07-2011
(14-07-2011, 09:29 PM)yarrumevets Wrote: Think I might charge a few batteries tonight - if there's no rain and wind tomorrow morning then Owen and I will get some circuits in before I head off to work in the afternoon.
Post here if you're interested!
I might join you guys Tommorow morning as keen to give Stryker Q a Maiden before work what Time where you Thinking ?
Steve
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - smuzz - 14-07-2011
We wouldn't get there before 9:00am Steve, more than likely about 9:30am - does that suit you?
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - samste - 14-07-2011
(14-07-2011, 10:00 PM)yarrumevets Wrote: We wouldn't get there before 9:00am Steve, more than likely about 9:30am - does that suit you?
Ill see how i go, as i may have to start early now, otherwise i will be down on Sat.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - smuzz - 14-07-2011
OK mate - well, we'll only be there if there's no wind and rain anyway. Wind might not stop your StrykerQ but it grounds our planes (at least at the gale-force type we've been getting this last month or so).
Catch up whenever,
Steve
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - Too Drunk to Fly - 01-08-2011
Who wants to chuck my Kinetic for a maiden tomorrow?
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - gbanger - 01-08-2011
Chuck it yourself mate, it is a lot easier that you think, throttle up to about 2/3's and thrown the little sucker at the sky at an angle that would try to hit the top of our beloved power lines, not to steep or it could stall, slightly lower is better, Its all smooth sailing after that, but if you would really prefer assistance I can't help till Wednesday. Before you give it a whirl make sure you have double checked all your control surfaces and that they are as neutral as you can get them at centrer stick and your C of G is where it should be.
Gazz
RE: Sticky: Flying this Week... - kizza42 - 01-08-2011
Kinetics are a bit of a bitch to trim thanks to the all moving tail stab. Arron, if you can't get any takers, just try a few power off glide tests from the top of the hill near Grace to get it trimmed out then go from there.