Thanks for all your hard work Kieran, the board looks really good. I can't make it to the field this weekend but will be hitting the simulator hard. On the positive side I have started the build of m...

Do we need to organize a working bee this Saturday to repair the damage? Everyone to bring a shovel?

Now for a really big electric plane: http://www.elektor.com/news/brushless-m ... paign=news (http://www.elektor.com/news/brushless-motors-and-lipo-batteries-take-to-the.1032841.lynkx?utm_source=UK&ut...

Hi, My Easystar is ready for its first flight this weekend but I'm worried about the length of the leads from the esc to the brushless motor. Its a pusher and the leads are about 300mm long. Does a...

Thanks for the replys, been busy at work and did't have time to reply. re the wire size the wire gauge out of the esc (30amp) is much larger than the wire size that comes as part of the motor so I gu...

~KevJ~ Wrote: -- thats a great idea kev. I was running realflight g4 from a laptop onto a 100 inch screen at home initially.its how i became comfortable with mode 1 orientation! -- Standing in front...

Just checked out your Group Order thread Kieran, looks good. You are spending a lot of your time on our orders (and we do appreciate it) and I was wonder what automation could be done to lessen the lo...

[quote="kizza42"]These beauties are awesome to fly, paintwork commenced today on mine: Wings will be done in the same colour. Looks great, is that colour Red or Bright Orange, unfortunately my monit...

kizza42 Wrote: -- Its supposed to be cherry red but yeah, the grey foam and dodgy job from me have dulled it a bit. -- is there a primer coat or undercoat under the cherry red?

yarrumevets Wrote: -- No flying for me again this weekend - gotta drive to Griffith (!) for a kids sporting event. Have a great weekend gentlemen, and see you on the 18th and 19th. Steve -- There ar...

My EasyStar finally got bloodied last weekend. After two successful flight at the field on Saturday morning with Darren’s very capable hands in reserve I drove 220km into the bush to a secret and d...

The weather seems to be getting better. Would't mind doing some mid week practise. Is anyone interested in early morning flying this week? I was thinking of a 7.30 start on thursday, or anytime on Fri...

~KevJ~ Wrote: -- hey kev im going down with paul and my son on friday at about 11ish, im planning on ... if your interested let us know and paul or myself will post a more acurate time on thursday ...

The problem with grinders and aluminiun is that the aluminiun usually cloggs up the wheel , a usefull alternative is the disk sander. https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Linis ... nk=leftbar (https://ww...

The mill I have is this one: https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Produ ... kCode=M150 (https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=M150) I believe there is a cheaper one from the same manufact...

Any body interested in mid week flying this week. I was hoping (weather permitting) in getting an early start, say 7.30am or 8am, but staying only for an hour or so (have to go to work! ). Servo

samste Wrote: -- Hi Kevin I may be up for the early morning fly tomorrow will post u early morning yes/no weather permitting also. If the weather is like what this morning was it will be great flyin...

7am Thursday: Mr wind :evil: tooo gusty for my EasyStar so it looks like I'll have to wait until Friday for another chance to fly. Kevin B

robair Wrote: -- Gday All If I could involve our collective minds here it would be appreciated. However, I cannot source a new shaft for the bugger anywhere, Mick at Kellets stated that they did not...

chancol Wrote: -- If anyone will be at the field tomorrow (Friday), please let me know. It is my day off. But if I don't have a reply by 8:30am, I'll make alternative plan. Colin -- If the wind is ...

The wind is a bit too gusty at my place, I'm off from work today so will check again in an hour. Kevin

Went flying this morning (Tuesday) at 8am, just a hint of wind to start with but had to stop by 9am as the wind got a bit too much for a beginner. Anyway this Friday have a late start at work so was ...

paulj Wrote: -- Hi Kevin, but don't forget that weather permitting a bunch of us are going down to the field around 4:30 Thursday afternoon. Just hope the wind has gone by then. Paul -- Thanks for t...

kizza42 Wrote: -- 8am as long as your plane isn't too angry sounding. -- My plane purrs like a pussy cat, you must be confusing me with those power mad pilots I've heard about....

The wind was light at 8am this Thursday morning picking up as the day progressed, so if the pattern holds I would like to get in some flying this Friday from 8am (till 9.30),I'll do a weather check at...

paulj Wrote: -- Great day for flying today and a lot less carnage than last week. With one exception ........ "Gunfighter" went in on last flight of the day Looks like Gunfighter will be missing next...

Chris, after resting in the shade of your tent, which I did appreciate, I went down to SuperCheap to get my own, turns out they have two models, the standard one for $139 and a Delux one for $199. I'm...

Kedumba Wrote: -- Hi All, I have tomorrow (Friday 30th) off and was wondering if anyone was gonna go for a fly? Mick -- Sounds good, just finished the repairs to my Easystar, so weather permitting...

INDOOR FLYING With all the bad weather I've been thinking about Indoor flying. As I understand it there are quite a few indoor meets around Sydney where a Gym or indoor basketball court is hired and ...

INDOOR FLYING: I have booked the indoor basketball court at work (UTS) for use to fly indoor models for next Wednesday (a week from today) from 6.30pm tll 9pm. The court has been paid for so if any c...

samste Wrote: -- Sounds like a bit of fun Gday Kevin do you reckon the island hopper will fly indoors there being a basketball court i assume its a big area and a lot of roof clearance. Or i may have...

srl Wrote: -- To Kevin Here is the link to the CNC plan. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to- ... aply-and- (http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Three-Axis-CNC-Machine-Cheaply-and-/) sr...

INDOOR FLYING THIS WEDNESDAY: I have booked the indoor basketball court at work (UTS) for use to fly indoor models for next Wednesday (a week from today) from 6.30pm tll 9pm. The court has been paid ...

INDOOR FLYING at UTS Lindfield this Wednesday 2nd Dec, all welcome. The court is available from 6.05pm, not 6.30 as previously advertized. Any questions give me a call on 0407 653 846. Ask for dire...

INDOOR FLYING at UTS Lindfield Wednesday 2nd December, all welcome. The court is available from 6.05pm, not 6.30 as previously advertized. Any questions give me a call on 0407 653 846. Ask for direc...

Hi Kieran, Since people are ordering carbon rod I've added a few to my order as well. I've noticed my list is getting a bit big and includes a couple of planes. I've deleted the planes, I'll get the...

Ultimate Model plane - Oz Built. Have a look at this site, http://www.tomw.net.au/travel/ara/index.html (http://www.tomw.net.au/travel/ara/index.html) And they are built in Australia. Kevin B

Home made flight simulator - Here in Sydney. http://www.popsci.com.au/2009/03/aussie ... simulator (http://www.popsci.com.au/2009/03/aussie-record-worlds-most-expensive-home-brew-flight-simulator/)

Went flying this morning. The beauty of a Backyard Flyer is u can do it on the local football field (a 2 minute drive away). Got over 30 minutes air time in before the wind started to pick up. :smilie...

samste Wrote: (09-06-2010, 04:41 PM) -- kevin sounds like you got that backyard flyer set up well, so how long does the lipo last on a single flight. steve :) -- I set the timer for 7 minutes an...

Anyone interested in some early morning flying this Wednesday or Thursday? I've just finished the repairs to my Cessna and need an experienced pilot to flight test and trim it?

Formation Flying. I was flying circuits with my white winged biplane down at the football field next to Duck River this morning when I was joined in the circuit by a flock of about 16 Cockatoos. Afte...

~KevJ~ Wrote: (16-06-2010, 01:16 PM) -- i wonder if you could bring your birds down on saturday for a "cruise" with kieran, steve and myself .. -- I asked but they declined, it seems they have safety...

Indoor Flying this Thursday evenning 5th August. Do you have a Parkzone miniture P51 or Cub and need still air to fly it? For the past several years there has been an indoor flying meet in the basket...

Indoor Flying this Thursday evening 5th August. Do you have a Parkzone miniture P51 or Cub and need still air to fly it? For the past several years there has been an indoor flying meet in the baske...

kizza42 Wrote: (02-08-2010, 11:21 PM) -- Anyone keen on a Avalon road trip next year ;) -- I will be there. In the past went by air as a day trip but this time would like to visit Point Cook museum...

Anybody have experience glue the magnets in an outrunner motor? I just noticed a couple othe magnets in the motor of my Clound Fly were starting to work their way out the case. Kevin B

It was a great show, my favorite was the FA18 going at 500kt, 250 feet directly above (really directly over head) the crowd (and me), and the noise you felt in your chest. This time the RAAF got up...

Just noticed HK Aus warehouse has some 2200 3S lipos and I need a couple. Is anyone doing a local order or interested in adding to a local order to use up that 7kg postage allowance If I end up doing ...

brotherblonde Wrote: (12-11-2010, 09:44 PM) -- My Father passed away today (Friday). ....his funeral on Wednesday, back Thursday. Hopefully I'll be at the field next Saturday. -- I'm sorry for your...