Claudius Wrote: (29-05-2013, 08:52 PM) -- I'd have one of my rare optimistic moments and suggest that the real model won't be anywhere near as unfriendly with the right setup. It looks too good to be...

Nice flight Jason. Hope mine performs as well, although there are some differences. Firstly although my Bipe has a 25% greater wingspan, it has double the weight and thirdly the things that control th...

Well done Jason, another pocket rocket to cut holes in the sky. You made need to start another class at Pylon. I think it will kick ass against the Rare Bears

Great stuff Gazza, will look just as impressive in the sky, I will be there to see the maiden.

Maiden went reasonably uneventful at Pemac. Ample throttle & lift saw it float effortless up to a good height for trim check & adjustments. At 2/3 throttle it wanted to climb dramatically, rectified...

Thanks Smuzz, like the eratix, it makes me look like a good pilot. Is just a nice stable flier.

Sorry to see that after so much effort & attention to detail, that it met it's demise in such a short time. Here comes my sixpence worth. It's possible that the co-rotational vortex created by inequ...

Willy is showing his demeaner. Nil chance of rain till thursday, 5% chance rain thursday, 10% friday. no forecast for Saturday yet but news indicated rain on Sunday. Much like last weeks forecast. :) ...

So pleased you have got all the quirks out of this labour of love. A happy ending is what we all dream of. Congratulations on a remarkable effort. Hope my earlier attempt at humour was not received wi...

I have bought from Hobbies in the Hills many times, sometimes I think I have shares in the place. As far as planes are concerned, I have found their prices to be very comparable to Model Flight's pric...

Dropped in at the field earlier this arvo and it's not looking too bad after Wednesdays downpour. The usual pooling on the far side of the field oposite the pilot box & Grace end of the runway. 2-3m ...

Wow, that is huge, I am guessing over 2 metres. Well done george, will look impressive in the air, where & when is it's maiden.

Not the most ideal of conditions today guys. According to Willy, wind is currently WSW 13kph with a gradual increse to over 30kph by midday. At least no rain. Braving the wind I should be at the fie...

Flying today was a test of nerves, winds were mostly across the strip and 20 - 30kph. A few brave souls took to the air & were buffetted by turbulence around the trees and landings were anything but g...

Welcome Chris, if you are looking for advice, joining a club is definitely the way. Our club is abundant with fellas only too willing to help newbies along the way to becoming competent fliers. Whet...

Thanks for the mowing efforts Chris, Ron & Pete, very much appreciated. Although the weather doesn't look too promising tomorrow, I am hoping the rain holds off long enough to reap the benefits of ou...

The wind looks reasonable today & is certainly calm at the moment........ but rain?..... hmmmmm. Weather radar shows rain off the coast but moving in. Everything looks wet outside so I presume overnig...

As per Samste's post the field is not in a flyable condition and I believe should be avoided until it is more solid underfoot for the sake preventing field & plane damage. I wont be flying this weeken...

Wow, Lake McCoy has appeared again. Althogh we have had ample rain and I expected a soggy field, did not really expect that without a deluge. Did you forget to take your kayak, or maybe this time a ...

Well done Kieran :lol: Could you turn it into a video, would love to see it land :shock:

Sorry to ruin the battle of the modes, but has anybody noticed that funny blue stuff overhead with a bright ball in the middle. Willy has forecast more of the same for the next week, hopefully the Lo...

By the time I joined the club, both of you had started to reduce the frequency of your appearances at the club. Nonetheless I have enjoyed your company & wish you both all the best when you persue you...

Looks the real deal Gazz, keeping up with your big model mode of operation. Should look great in the air, presumably flying out west only.

Hi guys apart from the dry gym at Kellyville Wednseday night, 10 days straight rain have made the thumbs itchy and am eager for a fly this weekend. Has anybody had a chance to took at the field since ...

Gaz gave me some of that velcro strapping, good stuff. I have also bought a 5m roll of 25mm 2 sided velcro from Bunnings (Velcro Reusable Wrap) strong enough to hold a house brick.

Hi guys & thanks Chris for the field update, I must admit I was a but worried about being able to fly at McCoy this weekend after Tuesdays rain on an already damp field. I should be at the field abo...

Weighs in at 5.3kg but even though has a 1.66m wingspan the actual wings are pretty much the same size as the 1.55m 2.8kg MX2 (bug chunky fuse). Needs a long approach without trees that swallow planes...

There was a light shower when I was packing the car. Waited till passed. Leaving shortly

Was using this http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=25194 as my switch in the now frame replaced MXSR, however when I turned it on, the LED battery voltage display would ...

Thanks Steve, send me a private message with your address & phone number & I will drop it to you. Hope the non driving is not on medical grounds

Has been a while but Willy has presented us with a ZERO % chance of rain & sub 10kph winds all day tomorrow & mostly under 15kph on Sunday. What a cracker weekend for flying :D :D . I will be at the f...

I will be at the field again tomorrow 8 - 8.30 as per usual to set up field for another great day's flying. Willy says negligible winds in the morning increasing to 10 - 15 kph in the arvo. See you al...

Forecast for wind today has changed. Winds increasing to over 20kph expected after 10am. Best to get in for early flights today

IrishWolf Wrote: (04-08-2013, 05:15 PM) -- Can anyone Recommend a good robust Trainer for me? I have never flown R C Before, so am open to ALL advice. Went to Hobbies in the Hills today for some he...

Sorry guys I wont be able to do my usual early morning open & field setup. Wont get there until about 10am, got a HK parcel to pick up from the post office & some new lenses for my glasses.

Hi guys (Dave & Russ), nice to meet both of you & welcome to our club. We are a sociable bunch who equally love to fly & socialise. Was my pleasure to introduce you both to some hands on flying. Havi...

The weather gods are shining on us for tomorrow. No rain & low single digits kph winds. I intend opening up 8-8.30am as usual. Looking forward to seeing you all there tomorrow. Dont forget AGM 11am. ...

Somebody keeping Smuzz company at the field today left their fold up chair behind. I have brought it home with me & will bring it to the field next Saturday.

Beats storing it at home eh Chris :lol: . Was going to auction it off but by the time I noticed it didnt belong to anybody, there weren't enough people to get a reasonable bid. Will start the biddi...

No probs Frank, you can have first bid on Saturday

Well done Ben & I believe we have several other prospective bronze wingers amongst us. Gather up the courage and get tested, you might be surprised.

"Wayne, . New Dx6i arrived by Courier today, asking or your help to set up on Weekend" Congrats Russell, can I presume mode 1? Am happy to set it up for you on Saturday. Again I presume your DX6i ...

The bug has definitely bitten you Russ, hope your wallet has secret resourses for refills. Don't know how to help with the sim problem, sorry. But as you heard on the weekend & not just from me, it i...

You will also need a USB to audio mono cable

What choice of plane is very difficult. Something Claudio said to me once has stuck with me and is along the lines of Andre's comment. It all depends on where you want to progress to. Some want to bec...

Congratulations Captain, a super effort given your current dexterity situation. If I had been attempting that job it would have been 2 & a half weeks, my entire expletive collection used 10 times ov...

Not looking good for tomorrow, 8am wind forecast is a gusty 23kph increasing as the day progresses. We saw about 4 planes bite the dust last weekend with slight winds. Although it is good to get used...

Some wives just dont understand priorities. Maybe a stretch wagon might be in order. Is anybody going to brave the wind tomorrow?

By 9.00am the now almost calm winds are forecast to exceed 35kph, I take my hat off to anybody willing to fly in that (the word Kamikaze springs to mind). In my build chair I will stay. Dont see much ...

Tomorrows wind forecast is gusting up to 15kph, not as good as last Sunday but worth shaking the cobwebs off planes. Will be there 8.00 - 8.30 as usual to set up the field.