samste Wrote: (02-06-2012, 07:53 AM) -- Storage - A metal Tool Box is a great way of storing them as you can place them in and close the lid, you can line the inside with Cloth Tape so theres no poss...

disoriented Wrote: (20-03-2014, 06:16 PM) -- or in a pseudo-parallel configuration where each of the balance plugs is inserted into a separate 4S socket on a paraboard. That would cause each cell to ...

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...

Nice job Gazz. Congrats! Any chance we might see the beast at McCoy next weekend?

gbanger Wrote: (30-10-2012, 04:58 PM) -- I would put a GPS in the sucker and get a proper top speed reading over 100 meters or more... that would save a shit load of muckin around... don't you think!...

BenR Wrote: (28-11-2012, 01:52 PM) -- The plane definately wanted to sink on me. Stock it is suggested that you use a Eflite 2S 180mAh battery. The additional battery I bought was a nanotech one at 2...

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...

Popped down quickly this afternoon for the maiden of my CloudsFly / AXN Floater Jet. As stock, no real issues -- bit of a tendency to pitch down with power, and will modify for a little more elevator ...

gbanger Wrote: (03-04-2011, 08:19 PM) -- I looked very stable in the sky and I was very impressed with the magic turbo prop like sound the twin rig made. -- +1. It definitely has a nice note to it ...

Can you find an excuse for another $3.05? If so, put me down for one of these: http://www.modelflight.com.au/products/Spektrum_REMOTE_Receiver_SUIT_AR7000_AR9000-3793-18.html (yes, I am after the...

No worries kizza

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 ...

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_...

Wow! Just... Wow!

Nice Gaz. Look forward to hearing how she flies - I had been contemplating this or the Parkzone A5 Icon every time I went past to check on McCoy after a belt of rain. BTW, if you like that sort of t...

kizza42 Wrote: (17-04-2012, 09:37 PM) -- How much electronics you gonna cram into it ;) -- The equipment bay is positively cavernous. kizza42 Wrote: (17-04-2012, 09:37 PM) -- I like the composi...

Got some hangar time in today on the X-8. Almost ready - just need to fit control rods, electronics and motor, as well as fixing a great number of cosmetic screw-ups (all mine) that won't matter on...

George: Hacker A30-10XL v2 with a Castle ICE 75. Aaron: look here - http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1555543 Or just go get the black one I was too impatient to wait for: http://www...

That is a nice looking plane there Frank - look forward to seeing it fly. Happy Birthday John!

srl Wrote: (17-07-2012, 07:06 PM) -- I only have this. -- Ooo, very nice SRL. Ready by next Wed? :)

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! :)

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

Another vote for "Not a beginners plane". Good information here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1430036 (and it seems like all banana hobby threads, slowly devolving into reports o...

BenR Wrote: (16-03-2013, 09:49 PM) -- I remember a while ago (probably last year) seeing someone who was setting up a stryker ultra micro for a maiden flight. Im thinking of getting one - do people h...

yarrumevets Wrote: (16-04-2012, 01:14 PM) -- Yeh, yet another one of the great things about the PZ T-28 is its versatility - the range of different power-trains and batteries that it appears to be ab...

Anyone keen on a fly at the virtual field tonight? Say 7:30 - 9pm?

Steve B, Jason and I are in now. Attempting Yak combat - it's getting expensive in here.

I'll be there with an EF-1. Look forward to meeting you Rod!

gbanger Wrote: (06-08-2012, 08:14 PM) -- I needed to go and see my therapist.................. so I went and bought a new Seb Sukhoi 50 today......... -- Your therapist needs to move out of that ho...

Will be there - RareBear (FFC)

If anyone else is interested and able to make this event, please let us know!

secant0give Wrote: (17-03-2013, 10:20 PM) -- Guy's I'm amazed !! What a top day!! I must say I had a fantastic time -- Despite my lacklustre flying, had an awesome time - was great to have an eve...

stillflyin Wrote: (17-03-2013, 09:52 PM) -- Found It (I ain't afraid of Red Belly Black Snakes!) Jason retrieves Claudio's wayward plane. -- That was a particularly champion effort... I reckon I...

Skidz Wrote: (08-03-2011, 06:44 PM) -- That looks absolutely awesome. -- +1. Just brilliant. Are you planning on adding collision boxes for things like the willows and powerlines (seems appropr...

Very cool Mick (and I've a copy now, so it's no longer crawling!) Works just as ordered. :thumbup: Concur with Steve's thoughts re: one vs multiple authors. (CVS? /shudders)

yarrumevets Wrote: (12-03-2011, 09:21 PM) -- I've got a session on the go at the moment, just to see how things go with a multiplayer arrangement there. So far I've been flying around for about an h...

yarrumevets Wrote: (12-03-2011, 11:07 PM) -- Did your online Phoenix session cut out? -- just noticed that you'd left the session, but I had no network connection. Should be right again now though. ...

Can I suggest a title: "PRCAC: we'll teach you to fly and have fun doing it. But landings are your problem." :) Nice job Andrew.

Hey SRL, Jason and I were talking last week about coming along on Sunday. Just reading through the thread now... Jason, looks like a $15 entry fee, and you'll need to be there at 8:30am to register....

secant0give Wrote: (02-09-2012, 10:11 PM) -- Claudio, test flew his new rarebear sadly it didnt make it into the photo but will definatly next time. -- Starting out of 3S, and it felt faster than I...

SRL flew brilliantly for a well deserved win - a stand-out moment of the weekend was when his victory roll after the final race turned into a victory rolling circuit! Was well pleased with my flyin...

srl Wrote: (04-12-2012, 07:59 PM) -- Really enjoyed the weekend. Everything I had planed came true! -- It sure did. srl Wrote: (04-12-2012, 07:59 PM) -- The reason I was faster was a good reli...

secant0give Wrote: (08-04-2013, 04:37 PM) -- I'm putting a few more in the in mould this week. I should have a few ready if Anyone wants to fit them for Sunday It's the work of a just a couple of m...

secant0give Wrote: (09-04-2013, 11:16 AM) -- No probs Claudio I'll lay some up for you -- Thanks Jason!

smuzz, I've got both configurations. Can't tell the difference...

smuzz Wrote: (22-05-2013, 08:19 AM) -- Thanks mate, sounds good. -- And if you'd like a properly awful result, try gold gloss enamel spray paint (like I did on my most recent bear). You're welcome ...

Dammit Jason, let me get a shot at a win in EF1 first before you invite a horde in! :)

gbanger Wrote: (06-08-2013, 05:26 PM) -- Those combustion engines just sound like WAY too much work for me. -- Right. When I got home from the event, I plopped the planes on the shelf, put the batt...

Looks like I'm missing out on Richmond for the second year running :evil: Was really looking forward to seeing the PRCAC team clean up at a nice local event too! Good luck SRL, Frank(s?) and Jason(...

Hi Frank, I've let them know you're attending. Unfortunately, I very likely will not be able to make it... so I sincerely hope you put in your best times of the year this weekend. :) Give 'em hell...