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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Looking good for slope soaring, anyone interested?

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 ...

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...

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!

An aircraft canopy from a Parkzone T28 (white) was found in the reeds on Sunday afternoon. Owner please claim.

stuka Wrote: (27-02-2012, 04:25 PM) -- Thanks for letting us know Kev. Will lift it off you this coming weekend. As it is, when I went home I found a spare one which needs some attention and an extra...

Sounds good, I'll be there.

There is entry into McCoy field today, but you will need to turn into the driveway about 50 metres from the actual driveway and go via the industrial parking lot. Look for the witches hats or ask the ...

Its looking too wet for me. Although if the rains backs off maybe one or two brave pilots might be tempted.

Latest report is that the field is flyable for this week end, however there is still a lot of water soaked into the ground and it may not be practical to drive our cars into the pits area. A decision...

As of 9am Saturday our man at the field the Flying Fisho has reported that the strip is flyable and that its ok to park on the field so the gate is open. However there are a few wet patches still on t...

I have someone's fold up chair, it was left at the field on Saturday. Its in my car so catch me at the field next Saturday or Sunday.

Flying fisho Wrote: (24-01-2014, 07:40 PM) -- Just arrived home from work and light rain has also arrived....... I am happy to visit the field very early (6ish) to post a field condition if it is tho...

I'm heading there now, should be there by 9.15

The weather is looking good for the Australia Day weekend. And a reminder that on Sunday the Committee is putting on a BBQ for Pilots and their families. See you all Sunday.

With Sunday predicted to be a hot day the BBQ will be a brunch event so those Pilots who are at the field early to avoid the heat will be able to get breakfast. All going well food will be served from...

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

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...

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 ...

To present a case to Council we need to be able to present an accurate record of the problems we have (dates, conditions etc). We need to also document the damage being done. I will drop by the fie...

I'm heading out to PEMAC early in the morning. Will drop those bits off at your place on the way back Jason.

Hi Chris, good to see the interest from club members in getting the field back into first class shape. Thanks for doing the work in finding a good price for the fill. I've posted some specs on the fil...

I am planing on getting to mcCoy by 9am and will open the gates if they are not already open.

Don't know what you guys are complaining about , there were three intrepid souls down there flying this morning. Although wearing gumboots made wading from the high ground to the strip a lot easier.

Just to add my two bobs worth, let me say the flying was great at McCoy today and by the time I left at 12pm I had been in the air for more than an hour. I must say although a little damp the grass wa...

Claudius Wrote: (30-05-2012, 08:36 PM) -- Morning flight with Angus + Steve L today. Field remains perfect. Area outside the southern field boundary continues ...... cut areas has you sinking in ...

Also a big thanks to Chris M who arrived latter in the afternoon and then stayed even latter to whipper snip a big chunk of grass on the southern side of the strip.

smuzz Wrote: (02-11-2012, 12:53 PM) -- No worries - the main runway is done and is looking as good as I've ever seen it! -- Great work Smuzz, guess that makes you the "pixie" of the week.

Parra council have been contacted to see what can be done about this. Its a little more complicated as I believe the the gate and drive way is part of Blacktown council. Secretary

Thanks for the update Chris. The front gate is part of Blacktown council. I will give them a call today and see what can happen.

[/i]The dumping has been reported to Blacktown council and the lass on the counter has logged a request for the appropiate department to remove the rubbish. A request has also been made to record the ...

its been talked about many times but as yet no one has come forward with a practical cost effective device. Hopefully some body will see it as an interesting challenge and take on the task.