Best Wishers to each Club Member and your family. May the New Year bring good weather and great flying. Kevin B

Looking good Steve, I am very interested in seeing how it handles with that wing, I think you said it was a ClarkeY. When do u reckon you will have the first flight? KevB

I was wondering if anyboby been to the field in the last 24hrs and could give a state of field report. If the rain holds off I would like to get some flying in this Wednesday morning. Thanks Kevin...

brotherblonde Wrote: (15-02-2011, 04:53 PM) -- I have a 10am appointment in Parramatta & was thinking of swinging by the field on my way home....around 11 ish if you are still there. Weather permitti...

The prop assembly on my Prkzone P51 has come of the motor shaft. Can't seem to work out how to remove the prop from the collet. Does anyone know how to get the prop off the collet? thanks, Kev B

Congratulations to the Engineer and Pilot on a great maiden and I have the photos to prove. (I rather liked the one of the plane in the air - minus one wheel). The other great photo is after the fligh...

yarrumevets Wrote: (28-02-2011, 12:04 PM) -- We went down to the "Wings over Illawarra" air-show (which wasn't much chop this time around) Jeez ... a weather station somewhere near the field woul...

I just got a Wilga plane from Hobbyking and it came with a set of floats which I do not want since I'm using wheels. If someone can use the floats it will save some landfill (for now). Have a look ...

yarrumevets Wrote: (08-03-2011, 02:01 AM) -- Anyone interested in this? -- I was thinking of heading over there to see how things operated ... just for interest's sake. -- I was thinking of going...

If the weather is good I'm planning on flying between 8am and 10am this Wednesday. KevB

kizza42 Wrote: (09-03-2011, 12:27 PM) -- Hey, Just wondering if anyone could lend me an inverter (300w or more) or a large 12v battery for next Sunday 20th March -- I have a 300w inverter and a bi...

kizza42 Wrote: (09-03-2011, 03:46 PM) -- Yes I will! Can I please borrow both off you, it will be muchly appreciated! -- Of course, I will bring them on Saturday. KevB

Drew Wrote: (05-03-2011, 10:26 AM) -- I reckon you should hold on to them and wehen the field is a lake, you will be the only one who can fly! If you're really looking to get rid of them, I'll try...

Best comment of the day from Drew after his plane had landed on the wires: 'Glad I fitted that HK Audio Locator to my plane, had no problem finding it this time' Well done Drew! KevinB

Willy says the weather will be good for flying this Wednesday morning so will have the gates open for a 8.30am start. See you there. KevB

Has anyone told HK that Parramatta is the geographics/population center of the Sydney area. Now that I think about it the Auburn area is an even better area, just down next to the new Costco co-op cen...

samste Wrote: (17-01-2011, 11:45 PM) -- Looks Like a Great Beginner Trainer Plane, and at a great price it may be a good buy when and if it goes to aussie warehouse. -- before u buy check out the f...

Drew Wrote: (02-05-2011, 10:05 PM) -- Build!!! Here's my newly finished XS Smart Dart .. It weighs 22g without a battery ... If the weather stays crappy, it might even get some undercarriage (or...

For those who want to check on the Council's status of fields there is a phone line 9294 8586 with a recorded message that is updated at 3pm each day. Current status has the field open. KevB

I need an outrunner motor for my Funcub build. Max thrust required would be 1100gms off a 3s battery. All the Hobbyking motors are on back order. Can anyone suggest an alternative manufacturer/dis...

A special thanks to John Pellicano for the great photos in the report. More of John's Aus Day photos can be seen on the club website in the photo Aus Day report.

northerner Wrote: (13-05-2011, 09:02 AM) -- OK I hope to be down this weekend........ Do I need to do anything/speak to anyone in particular before flying? (I'm not a member yet). Cheers! Graha...

It looks really great Jason, congratulations are in order. I look forward to see it flying in person.

kizza42 Wrote: (14-05-2011, 01:23 AM) -- The suggestion was either produce an aircraft to do the required maneuver or wait until changes are made to the wings structure (Of which there is no guarante...

Nice little write up on spins here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_(flight) An advantage of foam is the low cost and quick repair. If we do build a club plane it would be a good idea to have sp...

Drew Wrote: (24-05-2011, 12:45 AM) -- Here's some photos. The video is a little like watching paint dry. I'll edit bits out ......... with feed speeds and lost a few steps. -- Hey, watching paint...

yarrumevets Wrote: (04-06-2011, 01:33 PM) -- No worries Mick - if it looks like it will work out, I'll be back here. -- I've spoken to the PEMACS President and he will be available to let us in Sun...

Hi Rob, let me add my thanks for you efforts. My interest is not so much for building as this requires tools and bits and things and transporting those can be a pain. However I do go to Indoor meets w...

The following equipement was stolen from a PEMAC member, if anyone tries to sell you any of these items please contact PEMAC or leave a message on the Contact page of this web site: 1. 1x JR PCM9XI...

Looking good for slope soaring, anyone interested?

Yes, its looking promising, where did you have in mind, McCoy or Penrith. The postman just delivered my replacement Kinetic so will need to build that tonight.

I was thinking of Mt ANNAN, I went out there last Friday, apparently it's a good winter site and works well with west winds. They don't mind powered since they let me fly my Kinetic. There are three f...

Chris, was thinking of going Saturday morning depending on the wind. Willy is forecasting 30km which I believe is great for the standard slope soarer plane with good penetration. I think the glider ...

Don't worry, there's plenty of high winds to blow all the water away. There is always Indoor flying on the 13th August, no water or wind there.[hr] How about a bulk order for this: http://www.ho...

OK now fixed the typo. Have you mastered your RC Tx with its computer based programming, think you are up to the next challenge? Have a look at this: http://360vr.com/2011/06/22-discovery-flight-d...

gbanger Wrote: (26-07-2011, 10:36 PM) -- If its not raining on Saturday, I'm flying, .........our sister club for some seriously overdue air time.If anyone with larger aircraft would like to join me ...

Well, I have a couple of solar cells and a spare car battery. I think our problem is where to locate the electronics. Do you need a Linux box or a windows box? I wonder if Parra Council would let us i...

perhaps a small box sitting on the roof at the nw end of the building would work. Did anyone ever follow up the GB water tank?

Well I've maiden-ed two Kinetics so far and will be doing a third tomorrow at Penrith. As Kieran mentioned I used a glide test off the bank next to Grace to trim the elevator. You will need all the el...

Panspermian Wrote: (01-08-2011, 08:17 PM) -- I AM worried about the trim, once I know how it goes I'll be right to launch it myself, just the weather today was absolutely beautiful, perfect flying we...

Panspermian Wrote: (01-08-2011, 08:27 PM) -- Kev, If I don't manage to find someone to help me tomorrow, please post what time you're heading out on Wednesday and I'll try and meet you there. I'll...

Panspermian Wrote: (02-08-2011, 07:35 PM) -- Was looking at around late morning to lunch time as the weather forecast is saying light winds then. But what time best suits you? Crashed a few times, w...

Good news, I just checked, there has been NO rain at the indoor Netball court in Lidcombe so it will be bone dry for Saturday nite indoor flying. I will have the new MAAA cards with me on Saturday ...

Flying conditions were just about perfect today. Managed some 40minutes of air time with the Kinetic although my landings got worse with each try. Managed to stay dry but just about everyone seemed to...

5 x 6mm 2 x 3mm 2 x 2mm feel free to adjust the number upwards a bit if you need to balance the order. There is a company in the US selling 1mm depron but the postage is high so I don't have t...

Doco on (Polish) 303 Squadron Battle of Britain: SBS-1 Friday 8.30pm 28th Oct. Sat 29th Oct Showdown: Air Combat - P-51 Mustang vs. Me-109 Friday 28th 5.30pm - 6.30pm 4.30am- Discovery Science ...

Great Planes A-26 Invader 7.30pm - 8.30pm Discovery Turbo MAX Tonight Saturday ALT. TIMES In September 1944, Allied Forces in Europe started flying missions in a new light bomber, the tw...

Reminder of the Down Under airshow at Temora, NSW on Sat. 19th Nov. More info: http://www.aviationmuseum.com.au/vistor_information/warbirds_downunder_2011/index.html

Gazz, I am planing on dropping by McCoy at 9am on Sunday and can open up, I want to practice some takeoffs. Will be there for at least two hours. KevB

brotherblonde Wrote: (12-11-2011, 09:17 PM) -- Servo Wrote: (12-11-2011, 09:01 PM) -- I want to practice some takeoffs. KevB -- What about the landings? ;) -- Gravity takes care of those!