Chris Mc Wrote: (29-03-2014, 05:18 PM) -- Okay guys, time to pick your brains. I recently bought a Hk 1600mm Spitfire from Rob. Everything is fine with it except the Retracts are in opposite direc...

My advice would be to stay away from those charging issues in the first place and run 2 x 4S batteries. Most of the people I know that fly with big power (Over 6S ) all fly with 2 batteries in series...

Congrats Chris Your a good pilot and the wings are well deserved. Just remember to relax and enjoy it up there! Gazz

Everyone has a different approach to the care, charging and maintenance of Lipo's. I use a very different approach to Jasons,but it has served me well for over 5 years now. I use a very expensive 14...

Here is a facinating look at how clever the Ford Motor company was BEFORE the Americans even entered the war.... Most impressive. http://www.youtube.com/embed/iKlt6rNciTo?rel=0.

Sorry I can't make it down to help out.... but as usual I'm stuck at work till late. Gazz

Is anyone apart from me going to up for a nice early 2014 flight or 20, I plan on being at the field by 8.30, see you there. Gazz

Nice to hear Frank, and a nicely written report, glad it went well. Sounds like a keeper..... Gazz

I had a HK Stuka Steve and if I slammed the elevator back hard it would roll straight over onto its back, took a little getting used to. Gazz

Congratulations to Steve Chin who passed his Bronze Wings today. Unfortunately his little Fly cat met its demise while Steve was attempting to carry out a dead stick. Dead stick really meant dead st...

I will be down bright and early tomorrow Simon, I plan to be there by 8.30, see you there Gazz

Raptorfly Wrote: (02-12-2013, 08:04 PM) -- http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__39360__Skymaster_V2_Plug_and_Fly_Trainer_Airplane_Balsa_Ply_1005mm_PNF_AUS_Warehouse_.html I recommend this on...

secant0give Wrote: (04-12-2013, 03:35 PM) -- I found I could order 2 of the white ones in the one shipment and the postage for both together was $116. That was the best I could get as far as ship...

You can't go wrong with one of these, value for money and proven track record, they really are a terrific aircraft, and they fly better with and electric conversion than they do with those noisey petr...

Anything with SPECTRUM written on it will be just fine.:D

This isn't a doco its just some magic footage my brother sent me of a GPS approach flying a KC 30 into Queenstown NZ. It has been sped up to fit the music, he's a clever dood I think.... http://ww...

Absolutely... What a great day.... the PEMAC boys and HK get a big Bravo Zulu for a terriffic, proffesional, safe and well organised day out, the only negative was they were not expecting so many peop...

I know 2 other people who are both very experienced pilots that owned this particular aircraft, they both said that they wouldnt say they were real 3D aircraft but were pretty good for what they are a...

Looks like you are getting there George..... I think you have the paitience of a saint!!!! Gazz

Using dry air is critical to a ggod finish when spraying your own mixed paints, however a good presure regulator with a in built moisture trap is more than enough for model aircraft spraying. Thursda...

I've been spray painting Motor bikes, cars and boats for over 25 years Steve. If you would like me to drop by one afternoon, I can give you a personal tutorial which will be ten times more helpful th...

wingtipper Wrote: (01-11-2013, 09:56 AM) -- here is an amazing spitfire live footage video( SHORT DOCUMENTARY) . tear jerking stuff . ENJOY http://www.youtube.com/embed/ie3SrjLlcUY -- A tear jerker ...

I agree with Steve 100% I have not owned the Durafly or the Dynam but I have flown both of them on a number of occasions, particularly with maidens to help nervous pilots with their first flight and ...

Just letting everyone know that the council has removed the rubbish from the front gate and the field is accessable again.

Lookin good mate, very impresed with the progress thus far. Gazz

John Here is the link to the retracts I installed in the Rare Bear http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=23483

An outstanding landing George, it certainly was a text book display of how to land a plane without a nose wheel... well done mate.:D The applause from the crowd was a nice touch at the end of the lan...

No problems Simon Your kids are welcome as long as you supervise them and keep them clear from the flight line. We fly mainly each weekend from about 8.30 till 2 ish, hope to see you down at the fie...

I haven't put one in mine yet Wayne because the batteries etc. have been coming down colder than a blue whales left knacker... so I just haven't bothered, but your power system is very different to mi...

Damn straight if would sport... and thats why I'm flying tomorrow, besides that I had a heap of chores I've been promissing the missus I would do for ever... so I'm in the good books now! See you in ...

Im not running the pull pull system Wayne, and for memory Frank is using the same set up as me. If you look at the specs supplied they suggest mounting the rudder servo at the back to save weight, y...

No problem at all John, might catch up next weekend!

Don't do that Wayne, vernier the threads and let me know what size they are. I may well have a set of dies at work and can run the threads down for you, then you can just cut them off to length and a...

I dont want to sound like a smart arse mate but have you checked the length of the other rods supplied, those ones look like the elevator/ rudder rods. If they are the wrong length then I recon a trip...

I don't recall having any issues with mine either Wayne. Here are a few shots of my Aileron installation. :D I used extra long servo arms that I bought from Hobbies in the Hills to get the throws I ...

I'd like to have a really good look at that airframe next time we cross paths, mate... but I'm flying out west tomorrow.

Nice pick up Andrew.... good to see some one is paying attention!

What model do you want to put the spoilerons on Steve. Aircraft that land like Hotliners need them and really floaty aircraft like the Eflite Apprentice are easier to land with them deployed because...

Yeh I agree Wayne, the forecast for tomorrow looks better, so I will fly tomorrow as well.

Just got home from the MAS NSW meeting and it rained most of the way home (Parramatta to Kellyville). Not looking to good for the morning. But we will keep our finger crossed.

Jason I noticed a few posts back that you need a couple of Cam speed props. I have two 4.5 x 4.5 Cam speed props if you need them. Let me know Gazz

Wayne Iv'e got a brand new unopened 13 x 8 APC in my box of goodies. I will bring it down tomorrow. What do you mean HK don't sell 'em. Iv'e just found a 13 x 8 Light Electric Turnigy prop. I will ...

Ben I have a roll of the HK hinging tape, if you are flying Saturday bring your plane down and I will help you replace it, it only takes 5 minutes. Weather permitting I will be at the field from 8.30...

What do you mean "one of the best looking planes in the air" they are THE best looking plane in the air ... period!

Hey Wayne I know you loved your MXS-R but it was probably just a little to heavy and that is a big problem when you are trying to take small steps to flying bigger aircraft. I also know that you were...

Looks the goods Frank...... you really can't beat FMS's bang for your buck.

I'm pretty sure he used these. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9218__Canopy_Lock_30x8mm_10pcs_bag_.html Gazz

Thanks for taking the time to read our build thread Space Angel. You will love the big Super Tucano, they fly very scale, the only problem with the airframe is that it is very heavy, once you add all...

That's a great idea Chris. Time for an all in working bee, I cant help but I can carry the drinks.(with one hand)

You don't want tubing mate, you need solid billet.