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...

disoriented Wrote: (16-05-2014, 10:42 AM) -- A bunch of knuckleheads out to do damage might have left more tracks. This looks more like genuine confusion, as if someone in a heavy vehicle was looking...

Due to the soggy conditions of the vehicle access road, members are requested NOT to drive into the field. Walk ins only

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

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Frank, Here is a useful site: http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/ the interesting bits have to do with how you prolong the life of the Lipo (battery temperature) and understanding the ratings.