secant0give Wrote: (19-03-2013, 10:38 PM) -- The Russians made an early jet fighter that used a piston engine to drive the compressor and a combustion chamber like a conventional jet engine. The idea...

Hi Ben, As the other Angus (who doesn't own a UM stryker), can you fill me in on where you found it so cheap? After flying the other Angus's one, it made me want one of my own. Plus I've got a stack...

A really good episode of flite test: http://youtu.be/yKuq8T7KMa0 Don't try this at home of course, but it does sound fantastic!

Here's hoping someone dumps a big load of old lipos on that persons front gate.

Thanks Dave, that was great. Loads of great footage. Here's hoping that my English language is, let's say, not bad getting from all the Russian translated commentary. ;)

Cheers Steve, I'll check it out next time I see you at the field. I took the retract apart completely to replace the plastic HK trunnion with the metal one, you are so right that it's a fiddly bugger...

Glad to hear the modification was a success. If you get the time, I might ask you to show me how you applied your dentistry skills as I've got the same issue. Well, that and my nose wheel getting pro...

Those videos of the mosquito were great, thanks guys! There is nothing quite like the sound of a Rolls-Royce merlin engine. Here is a video with many more crackling merlins for your enjoyment. I...

Worked at Bombardier in Canada last year and walked to and from the office through the Global bizjet production lines. It's a pretty amazing place to be, especially if you enjoy industrial deafness f...

It sure looked graceful on Sunday Steve. Now to craft the worlds noisiest prop, to give that scale Wirraway sound. :)

That sounds like a great upgrade Steve, I look forward to seeing it as well. It might be the shot in the arm that makes the durafly trojan an exciting machine.

Thanks guys, I think I might bring her down the field for one of you experts to have a look at first. It looks as though Phillip Workshop has stopped carrying spares for FMS sadly. And Gary has the...

Does anyone know if anywhere local would do replacement parts for FMS stuff? A very helpful family member managed to drop a big sheet of 12mm ply onto my Stuka in the garage, and the fuselage is now ...

That looks fantastic Gary, look forward to seeing down the field sometime.

Date: 12 July 12 Conditions: Steady breeze and some gusts Aircraft: E-Flite MiG-15 Ultra Micro DF A few days ago, I got a great birthday present from my mates, the brand new E-Flite MiG-15 UM. To...

That was awesome today Steve. All of us watching were sure your Rare Bear was toast after that accident with it's wing off etc. But a few minutes in the van and she was going again. I'm certain yo...

I'll work there, we can get paid in planes and speedys, right? Maybe we can skip the whole MSY, dept. of fair trading step though...

Many thanks Steve, My order has shipped, but that would be a great backup in case it doesn't show up before the weekend.

Late reply, but I'll be along.

gbanger Wrote: (04-03-2012, 09:52 AM) -- Hi Angus Looks great mate. On the servos issue, if you need a servo reverser I have 3 of them that I bought for a project that I dont need. If you would like...

I can attest that the fuse bolts that hold the engines to the pylons on most airliners are pretty epic. Funnily enough, they are called fuse bolts because they are intended to shear in case of a crash...

Maidened my durafly Trojan today and from my newbie perspective, she is a ripper. Claudio kindly buddied with me on the first takeoff, trimming it out and landing but the whole flight was stable and w...

Went down the field this morning with Claudio and it seemed pretty good, especially now it's nicely mown. Hi to everyone else who was down there too. A bit wet on the side nearest to the powerlines, b...

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3c6fMql2uk&feature=player_embedded Some video of another Sukhoi in a low pass... :shock: You'd want to hope that the FOD had all been cleared off that runw...

Hi Guys, Finally got around to putting the FMS Stuka together, spent the afternoon with Claudio getting things all set. She looks amazing and properly intimidating, the nav lights are a nice touch ...

Funny, I seem to manage similar stuff in the sim while actually trying to maintain a hover. The duration tends to be a lot less though. :)

Cheers George, I'm already looking at it, would you believe. Delivered at 2pm this arvo, now that is service seeing I only paid for it last night! I can second Steve's opinion on bright hobbies, v...

Hey guys, I won the eBay auction, it should be delivered in a few days with a bit of luck. Just wanted to thank everyone for the advice, looking forward to building this beast. :D

gbanger Wrote: (03-02-2012, 08:15 AM) -- Never mind flying, after Rob's post we better put in a group order for gopher wood. Anyone know if HK sells by the cubit? :shock: -- If it keeps up like thi...

Yeah, thanks George and Steve. The auction is going well so far, fingers crossed.

Thanks Chris, Might duck up there and see what they have. Angus.

Thanks guys, It was reading the RCGroups thread that sold me on the idea of the Stuka, looks really scale and seems that it would handle the field size and conditions ok. I'll definitely reglue t...

Hi everyone, I've got my eye on the 1400mm FMS Stuka, and wondered what experiences people had getting FMS models into Australia. Any places to recommend or avoid? Thanks.

Wow, that's an amazing video. Even more amazing was the resilience of the T28s. All the best with the repairs guys.

G'Day all, I've met a few members down at the field recently, but thought I'd post here to introduce myself properly. I'm a newbie to the hobby, still learning the basics of fixed wing. I've also tr...