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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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.

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...

Hi Chris, We were discussing Corsairs at the field yesterday and I forgot to mention that the latest issue (12) of the mag Aviation Classics is all about the F4U CORSAIR. Several good stories. I hav...

Heading down to McCoy for some hand launched flying, though srl was taking off and landing on the strip yesterday. It will be walk in but can't pass up a blue sky days.

If Willy is right and the wind drops in the afternoon I will be visiting McCoy then.

Weather looks good, Just about to head to McCoy for some flying.

The weather is looking good for this Wednesday, I'm planning on dropping by there at around 10am. If the grounds ok I will open the gate.

Willy is saying conditions should be good for this Wednesday - I expect to be at McCoy around 9am.

Thanks Gaz, nice to be back.

Well, the weather was kind until 10am so I had two hours of enjoyable flying at McCoy this morning. The PZ P51 went back into the air after repairs to damage caused by a tree jumping in the way last w...

samste Wrote: (12-09-2012, 06:58 PM) -- Do you Think the strip needs a mow for the weekend. Steve :) -- It was short enough today. I think it should be ok for the w/end. Have a holiday Steve.

With Anzac Day on this Thursday and the weather forecast looking good the Committee will be putting on a BBQ at McCoy for any pilot + family and friends or visitor who will be at the field from about ...

A review of the field this afternoon (Friday) revealed the strip is in the best condition for some time and ready for some good flying this weekend. The windy condition have really dried out surface o...

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.

A letter has been sent to Parra Council regarding the damage. Not only council have keys to the park, as Steven has said it may have been another utility organization. We do not have the strip mar...