I just got one similar to Steve B for $30 from Bunnings (actually went there to buy a Rake!). The open carry bag with lots of Lipo pouches around the sides.

I'm still transmitterless (I should ring the repairers soon to see how it's going). I'll be doing chores at home instead. Have fun guys. Hope to get down to the field in a weekend or two if I get my R...

And I still don't have a Transmitter and am still grounded. Wife is happy though as we're putting our house on the market and have extra time to tidy it up. Phoned OMP in SA today, where my DX7 is bei...

It's been about 4 weeks since my DX7 died (still not repaired - have to get an update). I guess if it had to happen at least it's at a time when like everyone else, I wouldn't have gotten much flight ...

Thanks for the offer Gary. I'll get an update on repairs and get back to you. Aside from the weather, the timing is actually good as I also have a lot of work around the house to do in preparation for...

And I just got back my DX7 today! Actually it's morphed into a DX7se. OMP couldn't repair mine - they changed the board but the error persisted so they gave me another Radio, a later version I gather....

I'm back to being annoyed! Looks like my Phoenix Flying is finished unless I find a cheap Radio to use with it. The DX7 I sent for repair was replaced with a DX7se. Now this is supposed to be a superi...

Ahh! Good old Hobbyking. I'll have a look. Thanks Kieran. Actually Kieran, has the Tx Battery I ordered landed yet? I don't want to screw up this new Radio as well (with my dodgy Batt).

Bummer - another Aircrash Investigation. Luckily the Pilot ejected moments before impact. Not sure exactly what happened. It felt like Radio failure (which would be ironic as I just added the orange r...

Actually Gazz, I agree with you. After pottering around with the bits for an hour and struggling to glue one of the many pieces (onto a bent airframe), its probably not worth the effort. And Orange re...

No, I realized how flimsy the original foam ones were so I fitted 30mm Balsa elevons with hinges. At the time of the crash I was flying straight down and trying to give up elevator to loop it around t...

I did bind the Orange Receiver with Sat attached as I had to rebind all my planes again with the replacement of my Tx to a DX7se. However, I didn't notice (or even look for) a light on the Sat. Intere...

Not sure what I want or how much I need but could I please have: 4 X 6mm 2 X 3mm Thanks Drew.

Alas, until we sell our house we have another Open House tomorrow afternoon, so frantic cleaning/tidying tomorrow morning & no time for flying. Father's Day Sunday means probably won't make it down th...

I'm off to Canberra for a few days this weekend. I'll pick up my allocation some other time. Thanks Drew.

Popped in for some flying at the other site. Great venue with plenty of open space and good to have a paved surface for geared aircraft. Stopped in at Hobbies in the Hills and accidently bought a Blad...

popeyepete Wrote: (23-10-2011, 06:02 PM) -- omuzz95 Wrote: (23-10-2011, 01:51 PM) -- Some photo's from today :) -- John, how does he Stinger fly? I have one coming this week. Are you flying with ...

I also recorded it on my PC. I can provide a copy on DVD for anyone who wants a copy. Also recorded a good doco "Lancaster at War" (bomber) last week which I can add.

Fair enough, sorry only just read your post Steve. Will head to area 51 as well in that case.

Hi Graham, Sorry, only just noticed your post. Sorry to hear that you have to give up your chopper but if it's still for sale, I'm happy to take it off your hands. Post me back or my number is : John...

Thanks Dave. As you know, I missed out on this chopper when you originally sold it. I'm just waiting for Graham to get back to me. Do you know if it's still for sale? He posted this sale 2 weeks ago b...

I hear you Graham. I only took up this hobby after my boy was 4 years old. Hopefully you won't have to have too long a break. I'm free most evenings if you'd like me to pop round with the cash. Let me...

My Brother Tony is a member at PEMAC and invited me so I'm heading to Penrith tomorrow. As long as I get some flying in & the swap meet should be interesting.

*** SOLD !!! *** I am now the proud owner of this (bigger than I thought!) Heli. Picked it up the other night and bought a Spektrum 6200 full range receiver for $45 from the PEMAC swap meet yesterda...

Thanks Rob, I am more aware of the dangers today after talking to Dave & Others & some graphic Youtube clips. When you think of it, it is 1000Watts plus of power sitting in one place waiting to smack ...

Fair enough Dave. I've been doing a bit of theory reading online and revisiting my DX7 manual for the various Heli settings. It's starting to make sense although I'm not even sure which way the swash ...

Sorry Guys... what were you saying...? too distracted by Simon's Avatar.

Well I just need to learn to fly these Helis! Took mine around the Block to a secluded old Quarry with enough room for Hover practice. The grass could use a mow though resulting in having to clean a ...

Hmm... a bit of a dangerous oversight on my part. I went to tinker with my Heli and noticed that the Receiver cut out and servos stopped working. Then realized the small Lipo supplying power to the BE...

Thanks Dave, I do disconnect the BEC battery lead - just need to charge it after each day's flying. I'll have have a good look around the motor and ESC wiring and joints and see what I can find.

Like most others I was very disappointed to hear of the demise of area 51 last night, especially while contemplating the condition of McCoy. However, having recently crossed over to the other (Heli) ...

Bummer... stopped to have a fly of my Stinger 64 and managed to bend it. Wasn't happy just breaking the nose off but had several more frustrated attempts at hand launching only to put a few breaks and...

Dave, I found that power glitch problem with the Gaui. You were right about it being in the high current wiring. One of the ESC plugs came off when I disconnected the Lipo. A bad solder joint and dry ...

Went through my batteries practicing hovering at the old quarry around the corner. Glitches seem to be gone although as you said dave, the tail did kick once or twice. Also I think one of mybatteries ...

Yeah, thanks Gazza. Was thinking of popping down for a fly in the morning (weather depending). The freshly mown field will be much appreciated.

Heading down to McCoy with my Heli & a plane soon. Hopefully the predicted 30km wind will hold off.

Called out to work today. Looks like I was going to miss out on flying as well anyway.

Called out for work, so wont make it down (again!). Thanks for distrubuting the shirts Steve. I'll have to pick my 2 XL another time.

I guess I'll see you guys in a month or 2. On top of the weather, I'm moving house mid Feb & now have no time spare the next few weekends, maybe more. I guess I can gaze at my planes & helis as I pass...

Or you can go a little smaller and get this Blade 450 BNF from Hobbies in the Hills for $350. http://www.modelflight.com.au/products/Blade_450_3D_Helicopter_RTF_Mode_1-8733-60.html?gclid=CLaTuYHFga4CF...

I almost had a similar disaster while charging Lipos on my quad charger. I was charging several Lipos and a Lead Acid battery but had gotten the leads mixed up and found later that I was charging a 3 ...

...and here comes the rain. 1:30am, about to go to bed and noticed the rain starting (at Cherrybrook). Rain radar shows a large front of rain just about to hit us.

Has anyone had trouble with the Softstart on their Heli? I just stripped a few teeth on a Main Gear of my Gaui 550 this morning. It's happened because the Soft Start on my Turnigy Plush 60A doesn't w...

Actually that makes sense Dave. I've been reluctant to position the collective at 50% as you say, thinking that with whatever is wrong, the motor will spin up suddenly and definately strip gears. As y...

I was thinking the same thing as far as spool up test with blades off - far less load. Makes you realise how much force is exerted on the gears - with the motor out, I have to apply a fair bit of forc...

Tonight (Goodfriday) at 9:30 - 11:10pm on SBS: Bomber Boys - RAF Bomber Command Story. Next Mon 9April, CH7 10:30pm - 12:30 WW2 Lost Films - The Air War. Next Friday 13April 9:30pm, SBS, Dambust...

I've had this plane for about a year - actually took it for a fly in the local park this afternoon. I also just epoxied the firewall on. I've had a few minor crashes & it's pretty sturdy due to it's l...

I'll take the Mustang Airframe Kieran (If no one else has claimed it). My favourite Warbird - nice big size too - should be able to something interesting with it!

Very impressed with Zeejays Hobbies. Ordered metal swash (& other bits) for my mCPX on Wed and it was on my Kitchen bench next day when I got home from work. So easy to replace parts on the mCPX. Had ...

So much for metal swash for the mCPX. I still managed to break it! A couple of bingles in the local park and I broke a ball link off the swash. I think the link attaches to the ball tighter than on th...