gbanger Wrote: (09-09-2011, 09:00 PM) -- You are charging your batteries so you can enjoy the hobby you love, bloody hell, is everybody else as frustrated/annoyed as I am with this rediculous weather...

Conditions looking nice for a quick morning flight out there. Anyone heading over?

robair Wrote: (11-09-2011, 09:08 AM) -- Your challenge now if you choose to accept it would be to guide a student around a single circuit using only the words and phrases below -- Wouldn't the true...

chrism Wrote: (11-09-2011, 09:46 AM) -- I intend on going down to the field at around 9-30 for an hour or so. -- See you there.

Anyone tempted by the new, 90mm bigger brother? (suspect a bit out of my league speed-wise just now... but it helps to have aspirations :) ) http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__15536__ViperJ...

Popped down to the field again today - definitely an improvement on the (better than expected, but marginal) condition that greeted those of us who ventured there on Sunday. No standing water. Cros...

yarrumevets Wrote: (21-09-2011, 08:43 PM) -- I like to think I've got a sense of humour, but this is testing that out to the max ... -- How's that sense of humour holding out Steve?

gbanger Wrote: (24-09-2011, 05:38 PM) -- Hobbies In The Hills Has Moved -- Dropped in today myself - they are still in the middle of setting up, and it looks like they are going to have a very nice...

gbanger Wrote: (29-09-2011, 10:24 PM) -- Im curious Claudius. With the range available from Eflite.... Why the beast? -- Why not? :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_BIltyrwzo Saw it at an i...

All good questions Dave. Can't wait to see you in the air with it! Congrats. And, in case you were wondering, the spinning bit goes at the front :lol: /runs

As Dave says, linear regs are less efficient - the excess voltage for a given load current is dissipated as waste heat (often just a zener diode to clamp the voltage and a couple of resistors). Swit...

Skidz Wrote: (03-10-2011, 04:03 PM) -- Claudio: Found out why the cigarette lighter PZ charger was showing an error. -- Bugger. That's why I asked what the input source was, and when you said the c...

Cool story... and now I understand the "The next post is for Gazz" reference! Dave, maybe call me next time. If a 3S/2200mAh got you out of trouble, imagine what 45S 160000mAh could do! :D

Nice Jason. Enjoyed reading through the build thread. Very interested in talking to you more about this next time we're at the field. Any idea what the AUW is looking to be (minus FPV gear)? (regar...

Hey Gazz, Thanks for taking a look for me! I've got one of each of these on order: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=10985 http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/sto...

gbanger Wrote: (11-10-2011, 07:42 PM) -- If its that crappy I think I will give tomorrow a miss. -- Are you still thinking of going Gazz? Weather is looking too good to miss right now... contemplat...

stillflyin Wrote: (15-10-2011, 01:47 PM) -- Thanks to Chris for hand mowing the strip and taxiway and then Darren who did a lot more with the ride on. Around 12 members there this morning. Flying was...

paulj Wrote: (16-10-2011, 03:49 PM) -- Don't want to spoil anyones fun but feel I need to remind everyone of the flight line etiquette of calling out ones intentions when flying. I noticed today t...

srl Wrote: (18-10-2011, 07:06 PM) -- Still flying Wednesday Claudio ? -- Sure am - weather forecast looks good and batteries on charge now :) Name a time and I'll meet you at the field.

srl Wrote: (18-10-2011, 09:33 PM) -- 9.30? -- See you then.

yarrumevets Wrote: (31-10-2011, 10:57 PM) -- If anyone is interested, then let's organise going as a "PRCAC mob" and we can enjoy some agoraphobia and have a bit of fun! -- Good plan. I'd been hopi...

Date: 29 Oct 11 Conditions: Passable, threatening to rain, light to moderate crosswind. Aircraft: HK UAV 168 (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=17106), 2x 4S 2200mAH...

samste Wrote: (01-11-2011, 03:49 PM) -- Planning for a mid week Fly, Was Thinking Thursday afternoon or maybe Tommorow Afternoon. -- Might be able to make a Wed afternoon session - please post if y...

wingtipper Wrote: (06-11-2011, 11:35 AM) -- i have a cessna 182 RTF which JASE has given a couple of filghts for me -- And which looks very nice and scale in the air. Welcome Frank! :)

Was a "tentative yes", but looks like I won't be able to swing this tomorrow - might squeeze in an early visit to Area 51 if open. Hope you guys have a good day out!

robair Wrote: (14-11-2011, 12:06 PM) -- Gonna be a hoot getting a 64mm mercury EDF installed, and hacking it up to get a B2 like planform. -- That's one build thread I'll be hanging out for - would...

Sorry Steve, didn't catch this till just now. Was hoping for an afternoon flight, but not looking good based on the wind picking up now...

Skidz Wrote: (17-11-2011, 09:06 PM) -- What are you guys with flap enabled planes doing and what are the pros and cons of switch v dial? -- I'd say it's a matter of personal preference, but I'd haz...

I don't know if it's convention or not, but I like to start with all switches facing away from me (flaps up), and switch "down" for flaps so that the position of the switch mimics the surface. Don't ...

Skidz Wrote: (19-11-2011, 06:03 PM) -- several cornflakes later... [Very nice looking plane in Red/White US Navy trim. Easy to see]. -- Indeed, it looks a lot bigger in that picture than I expecte...

chrism Wrote: (22-11-2011, 10:18 PM) -- Let me know if there is anyone out there interested in joining me. -- I'd be interested in a flight tomorrow, but doesn't look like the weather is (even if t...

Ugh, what a mess :mad:

My latest back burner project arrived yesterday - known variously as the Mugin or Bigboy. Never flown, partially built by previous owner, filled with FPV gear, but (despite first appearances) needing ...

Thanks for the mowing Chris! Don't think I can make it tomorrow morning, else I would. I may be in the vicinity of Fagan Park later in the day, so if the weather plays nice I might drop in to HEMFC (...

7. You don't know what do to with yourself on the weekend

Hi guys, I've started window shopping for an electric glider for a(nother) possible UAV project. Perhaps in the 7-9 ft wingspan range. Built up construction a must (kit would be ideal). Capable of ...

samste Wrote: (03-12-2011, 08:21 AM) -- I am at area 51 today -- So is my Stinson... perhaps permanently. :shock: Most remarkable thing is how utterly unremarkable an incident it was. Was...

samste Wrote: (03-12-2011, 06:50 PM) -- Here is the Clip Of The Jason and Steve Encounter -- Nasty! :( It looked like that came out of nowhere for both of you, and both moving in the same direction...

kizza42 Wrote: (11-12-2011, 09:13 PM) -- Any preference on construction? -- Not too fussed with the fuselage, but definitely looking for basla/ply with the wings - i.e. built-up/ribbed construction...

Thanks Dave - super generous of you. I'll give you a call to perhaps organize a visit to see if it fits the bill.

kizza42 Wrote: (15-12-2011, 05:22 PM) -- Gaz, go a GoPro, you wont regret it -- I'll echo that. If you're looking to get something cheap and nasty, you could try something like: http://www.hobb...

Claudius Wrote: (13-12-2011, 12:17 PM) -- Thanks Dave - super generous of you. I'll give you a call to perhaps organize a visit to see if it fits the bill. -- Actually Dave, on reflection I think I...

gbanger Wrote: (19-12-2011, 04:50 PM) -- OK, this one is a request for opinions on my NEXT purchase. Option 2: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20400__Sbach_342_1900mm_Gas_30cc_ARF_AUS_...

Nice work Jason - looks like a heck of a rebuild effort!

Flying fisho Wrote: (31-12-2011, 10:24 PM) -- Spot on Steve, but again I thank you guys for your efforts. Trying not fail from a lack of trying, spotted this one http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...

Thanks for the update Steve - that does bode well for the future.

robair Wrote: (16-12-2011, 08:44 PM) -- At 2.6m glider should not be allowed to have mini in its name. -- Hard to argue with that. :) robair Wrote: (16-12-2011, 08:44 PM) -- Gazz pointed this b...

Stephen L and I are heading down for a morning flight around 10am - in case anyone would like to join us...

Started to have my doubts as I headed to the field, thinking we might get rained out, but it turned out to be a fantastic day. Perfect conditions, with barely a breath of wind for much of the day. Fi...

Another vote for Option 4: Get Phoenix and a nicer Tx (a Dx6i or better) separately - perhaps negotiate a better deal with the local hobby store if you buy at the same time.