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RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - samste - 16-09-2012
I'm Heading Down Shortly for an afternoon Fly
Steve
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - samste - 16-09-2012
Field Conditions this afternoon were Perfect and a lot of Fun.
And was Pleasantly surprised that there were quite a few people Still Down There Enjoying the Conditions Too.
Steve
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - smuzz - 16-09-2012
Yep - you're right Steve!
I had to break out the sunscreen lotion for the first time since last summer! Good conditions though, good company, loved the afternoon ...
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - samste - 28-09-2012
So if the weather is Good Tommorow, which is hard to tell at the moment.
Who is thinking of coming down for a Fly ?
I was thinking of doing a mini sausage sizzle bbq if there is a few coming down.
Steve
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Raptorfly - 28-09-2012
(28-09-2012, 04:42 PM)samste Wrote: So if the weather is Good Tommorow, which is hard to tell at the moment.
Who is thinking of coming down for a Fly ?
I was thinking of doing a mini sausage sizzle bbq if there is a few coming down.
Steve
I'm keen to fly if its good. Might have to skip the Susage's as I'm on a diet. But will appreciate the smell.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Steven - 28-09-2012
I'm coming down tomorrow, weather prevailing. 1930's day for me, with the Stinson and the Waco.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - gbanger - 28-09-2012
Its supposed to be raining and as windy as crap tomorrow morning mate... so I will probably give the flying a miss tomorrow and fly Sunday instead... but as always will watch the sky ...
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Flying fisho - 28-09-2012
Am always happy to fly, but I don't trust willey. Am always happy for a sausage sizzle too (my favourite meat). Have found a way to assist the diet with them. If you break them in half before you eat them, the calories fall out, that way I can keep in shape (round is a shape)
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Steven - 28-09-2012
Yeah, I'll be making a call in the morning, you never can tell.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - secant0give - 28-09-2012
It will be interesting to see how the field fairs tomorrow, It's raining steadily here at Seven hills at the moment
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Too Drunk to Fly - 28-09-2012
Not heavy but constant, strato-cumulus as apposed to cumulonimbus (typical thunder cloud)
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Flying fisho - 28-09-2012
Cumulus-paininarsus, means no flying & soggy rolls for the sausages and a trip to PEMAC on Sunday
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - gbanger - 29-09-2012
Well men its 11pm and its still fallin down quite heavily... I think you will find that these particular clouds are actually Cumulus Pissinonus... recon its gonna rain till the morning ... recon you can say goodbye to flying this weekend.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - samste - 29-09-2012
(29-09-2012, 12:03 AM)gbanger Wrote: Well men its 11pm and its still fallin down quite heavily... I think you will find that these particular clouds are actually Cumulus Pissinonus... recon its gonna rain till the morning ... recon you can say goodbye to flying this weekend.
If anyone is venturing down to see what the conditions are like, post the outcome
Thxs Steve
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Flying fisho - 29-09-2012
Just had a walk on field. From SE end of field is firm underfoot until pilot box but from there on has pooled water & all with surface water. Is flyable if able to complete landing left to right before the pilot box. Drive in is all firm but clay visable on wheel tracks where was previously covered with road base.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - gbanger - 29-09-2012
I might drop down for a fly this afternoon but will probably be flying out west tomorrow.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - samste - 29-09-2012
(29-09-2012, 10:15 AM)Flying fisho Wrote: Just had a walk on field. From SE end of field is firm underfoot until pilot box but from there on has pooled water & all with surface water. Is flyable if able to complete landing left to right before the pilot box. Drive in is all firm but clay visable on wheel tracks where was previously covered with road base.
Thanks for the Update Wayne
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Steven - 29-09-2012
I'm out for tomorrow (and monday), working.... So I will see you all next week....
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - chrism - 29-09-2012
Have been down to the field twice today, once at around 9-30am and again at 3-30pm and I am pleased to say that a lot of the water that was covering the western end of the strip this morning has gone leaving a couple of large puddles.
If we have the continued winds overnight and no further rain I believe that we should be able to fly tomorrow, but be aware that your models will probably need a clean after you have finished flying.
The driveway in is fine thanks to Steve's efforts with the bob cat and recycled road base.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - samste - 30-09-2012
Flying Today ????? Wind ?????
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/observations/sydney.shtml
Steve
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - smuzz - 30-09-2012
Tomorrow looks better, I think - I'm going to have a look at the runway again later and post back here.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - gbanger - 30-09-2012
The field is fine Steve, I just got home from a few hours at McKoy... its still a little damp at the top end but overall its sweet as!
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - smuzz - 30-09-2012
Thanks Gazz - that saves me making the trip out!
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Flying fisho - 30-09-2012
At the field today, I picked up 2 screws with knurled knobs. I believe they are used to screw wings onto the fuse. Anybody missing these screws, I still have in my possession.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Raptorfly - 30-09-2012
(30-09-2012, 07:07 PM)Flying fisho Wrote: At the field today, I picked up 2 screws with knurled knobs. I believe they are used to screw wings onto the fuse. Anybody missing these screws, I still have in my possession.
Thanks for finding them Wayne. They are for my big cub. I can collect them if you are flying tomorrow.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Flying fisho - 01-10-2012
Sorry George, have promised a day out with the other half today. Next weekend maybe or if more urgent, ring me, My phone number available in members only thread
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Frank - 01-10-2012
Is anyone flying today? I'm heading down now.
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - secant0give - 01-10-2012
Yes I'll be there and I'll bring the shade house
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - rustty1 - 01-10-2012
Yes I'm heading down shortly with the 600 heli and maybe a test flight on the old 2.8m glider
RE: Sticky: Flying this Weekend... - Drew - 04-10-2012
Hi all. I'm still lurking and wanted to tell you about my fun in the sun yesterday. It has bee na beautiful couple of days here and on the weekend I actually reached the joyous position of having all my planes repaired and flight worthy.
My original orange plane (yes steve, the wooden on I first brought to the club) suffered from a post launch cartwheel after the main servo tray came loose within the fuse. A bit of more nose work and resticking the tray had it in the air. It still felw well but I had accidentally added far too much down thrust and although landed very nicely, it received an adjustment after returning home.
The Cessna 182 didn't come out bcs I only had a short flight window. It's most recent mishap was caused by me practicing spins and spinning one too many times
. It managed to pull up in time for a stiff belly flop.I received a Hobby King Extra 260, balsa, 1.2M for my birthday and on maident, the canopy flew off and took out the right hand half of the stabiliser and elevator. fortunately, the control servo was connected to the left hand side of the elevator and I was able to bring it in for a safe landing. I re-maidened this and it initially looked amazingly tail heavy!! On landing, I discovered the elevator control had slipped, introducing 10 degrees up elevator at netutral stick!!! When this was rectified at the field, it flew wonderfully and will soon become my favourite plane. (I am using the power system from the HK MX2 which never performed to my satisfaction).
My ultra reliable Hawk 80 profile foamy also flew well and provided some low emotional investment fun dive bombing magpies who were grazing on the field.
I'm still scratch building a 1.4M Katana. It is up to installing gear and covering. Other projects and fear of failure have allowed me to procrastinate on finishing this one.