If miraculous weather happens tomorrow, I will be coming down. Somehow, I am not predicting a miracle -- but I sincerely hope I am wrong.

Kedumba Wrote: (12-06-2011, 06:55 PM) -- Hi All, Just a simple one. If I know the current draw of my plane and the capacity of the battery, is there a simple way to calculate flight time? eg My ...

I think the vibration would be much less if we didn't stick the camera to the canopy. Next time, I'll take the canopy off and stick the camera directly to the battery poking out the front of the frame...

How will the Yak 55 shape up to the Extras?

brotherblonde Wrote: (09-06-2011, 06:07 PM) -- Dave, I think that monster Heli of yours can handle anything Mrs Nature serves up. ........the question is, can you? :) -- I think so :thumbup: ...exce...

I am planning to be there most days. Wife out at state netball championships every day over the long weekend so I have a (long) weekend pass. Eye on the weather though. Looks breezy.

Another option: Try looking at LiFe batteries. I think they have similar discharge capacity to LiPos but don't have the high voltages which means they can be direct connected like NiCd. All our charge...

Love the workshop. I am sure there is one of everything I need in there (...somewhere?).

gbanger Wrote: (04-06-2011, 05:58 PM) -- Congratulautions Andrew Looked sweet mate, well done. Now I dont think ive seen Dave do one yet, your next challenge is a 360 degree roll Gazz -- And you'd ...

Well done BB. Congratulations on passing through the upside-down barrier.

Terrific chaps! Looking forward to tomorrow. Northerner... you have progressed well grasshopper (!!). (Kung Fu speak). BB, in the words of some famous Aussie, "She'll be right mate!! ".

northerner Wrote: (03-06-2011, 07:52 PM) -- I'll be there at 9 Dave. Looking forward to it! Graham -- Got the drive gears sorted? I'm guessing yes. See you there Graham. We'll be walking in due ...

Batteries on charge ready for tomorrow. The large end of the cross strip looks just fine for helicopters. If anyone else is up for heli sessions tomorrow, please join me around 9am. Hopefully Brotherb...

brotherblonde Wrote: (02-06-2011, 04:38 PM) -- Dave, I can see straight away what the problem is..IE9 and a PC :) (Written using Firefox on a Macbook Pro) :) ;) -- I agree BB. At home I use a Mac. ...

Pictures from yesterday's field inspection is posted in #139. First image is the decent area of dry/firm grass at the factory end of the cross strip. The other is the lake that has formed at the inter...

BB, if the weather stays fine (Friday is supposed to nice and sunny) then I am planning to fly Sat morning. The factory end of the cross strip has a large area of dry, low cut grass so would be perfec...

Hmmm... somehow I double posted :confused:

Driving through this morning so stopped for a squiz. I have photos but left the phone at work (D'oh). I will update the post tomorrow with photos. Field is wet as expected. Main runway and cross st...

Great plane Paul. Looks great. Nice finish.

An idea... let's build depron electric boats. PRCBC? Secant0give should be able to whip something up for trials by Sat :) .

Love the sound of the twin engines.

Yes, there are multi-bladed head options available aftermarket. You might need to search through some of the other well known RC Heli forums to find information, or perhaps join and ask. The Trex600 i...

northerner Wrote: (27-05-2011, 11:09 PM) -- I'll be down, hope to see you all with my Gaui 550 finally in the air!! Graham -- That will be good to watch given the facelift and the performance mo...

Happy birthday Gazz. The big "5 .. 0.." . Have a good one.

Yes, I am in as well. It would be good to go for bronze. Might have to start practicing those last three compulsory moves (that i've been avoiding) for a crack at gold.

robair Wrote: (23-05-2011, 06:50 PM) -- Gday Dave and kieran Thanks for the info I will liase with John and see what we come up with. In regards to the soaring star I have made some major changes ...

Added auto-rotation information to post #1

Rob, I sold my TT soaring star to Joe (Mister Twister). That needs a bigger prop as the standard one is still on it (but with a bigger motor). Might be good to include him on that too. He will need on...

yarrumevets Wrote: (22-05-2011, 08:28 PM) -- Hmm - I didn't know that Dave ... interesting. Thanks! -- Steve, that rule really only applies when you want to look after your batteries and get maximum...

Is this going to be something that can fly at the field or is it a dedicated large area plane (with longer runways etc)? Looks like some serious performance in that set-up. Suspect too "hot" for the f...

You can get 2 x 4S batteries in series and shrinktube them together or use them separately without shrinktubing them Only rule is that the pairs should be kept together and not mixed. This is for int...

Where's the Benney Hill music?

I'm planning on being there in the morning as Sunday is out for me (family stuff). Fog could be a pain. Not sure how the fog effects radio though. Could be a Spektrum DSM thing ;) . Will see how thing...

Hi there Whitey. Welcome to this forum. The guys fly all sorts of planes (electric only) and there are fliers ranging in skill levels from ultra newbie to instructor rated. Best drop down one Sat or S...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbDsmxfu8S8

gbanger Wrote: (15-05-2011, 06:17 PM) -- They go off like a brides nightie. Gazzzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa -- Or like sh*t off a shovel? :D

brotherblonde Wrote: (15-05-2011, 05:15 PM) -- Now Dave, THAT is one way to hand launch a heli! :) :) -- Just like the TV advertisement, BB: "It slices... it dices... and it juliennes!".

Well, those that flew today would agree that is was a superb day. A light breeze with a deep blue sky to fly around in. I wont go through the names of people that flew today as it was a long list. Co...

robair Wrote: (14-05-2011, 07:31 PM) -- Gday Dave I can't interpret the gold wings requirement as needing the spin to be uncontrolled, whatever that means. However what you have described would be...

I got an idea. The issue is recovering from an "uncontrolled" spin. Do a power climb facing outer space then cut the throttle dead and put the TX on the ground for a few seconds (look mum.. no hands!)...

I flew my (2) batteries out on the Logo early before taking youngest to netball. Nothing left to fly after lunch so you will see me bright and early tomorrow. And what a nice surprise this afternoon ...

gbanger Wrote: (13-05-2011, 09:46 PM) -- See you at 7 Dave. I think I will drop the height of the beast 1 click. After our last effort I know the strip was pretty good but I think a little bit more ...

gbanger Wrote: (13-05-2011, 08:01 PM) -- So Dave Do you think the main strip needs mowing. Keeping in mind, thick not necessarily long grass plays havoc with small undercarriages. If it does I will ...

Kieran, When I was looking around for a club to join I did some research to make sure flying at prospective clubs was covered and legitimate. I think MAA MOP042 Clause 3.2 covers insurance for prospe...

Some are planning to come down early and give the field a mow. Even if that were not to happen, the field is fine for flying. The cross strip is perfect. The elves must have cut the strip through the ...

I can help. I need to leave by 9.30 though so best if we start early again. * * * * * Edit: checked out the field 10am this morning when travelling through. The council has been and cut a stripe th...

There is the possibility that the connections from the balance lead to the cells might be a bit suss. I have seen a few forum posts where this has happened (Turnigy and Nanotech). Best way to check is...

Good luck with the maiden. Gazz will tell you to make sure you have batteries that haven't lost their mojo to make sure you don't plant your EDF in to the grass at the end of the runway. :D

Want a laugh, check out this Japanese TV show as "grand master" pilots take their Eskys (no, not a brand of coolers) etc through an obstacle course to acheive glory. Some cracker stacks. Banzuke!! ...

You could also try lengthening the stick. That way the thumb movement doesn't translate to as much "digital" movement inside. I found the reverse helped when I wanted more sensitivity. It would make s...