Putting the last plane in car & heading for field now.

Hi guys, I'm baaaaaack, although I probably wasn't missed :D:D Getting itchy thumbs so will be at the field bright & early as usual, probably 8.00-8.30 & set up pilot box, witches cones & windsock. L...

Build em crash 'em Wrote: (23-11-2012, 09:20 PM) -- Flying fisho Wrote: (23-11-2012, 07:32 PM) -- Hi guys, I'm baaaaaack, although I probably wasn't missed :D:D Getting itchy thumbs so will be at t...

All the beer & port packed in the car so necessities are prepared

Shame I wont be able to enjoy the fruits of todays labour but am always willing to give thanks when thanks are due. Thanks guys

I look out the window at the wind guaging tree, and branches are swaying a little wild & free. Rain clouds are looming & threaten a shower, so if your flying today, dont go light on the power. Am ...

I wont be able to fly this weekend but wish you guys clear skies & calm winds for happy flying. Dont forget to post what time someone will be opening for those without ability to unlock the gates. Wou...

I think I need an asprin :tounge:

Point gratefully taken, so 3.3v is correct in the calculations? You mentioned 3.4 -3.5 volts under full throttle at end. Presume that means higher mid flight which would represent the average. Not fam...

ditto

Thanks Gazz will substitute 3.7v for 3.3 on the posted calculator.

I have meters too. Was more trying to validate the 9.9v average 3cell battery for the purpose of motor selection. Have a stuffed Pitts Special motor & hoping to come up with a suitable replacement. Co...

Sounds good, what time you intending to go

As I time my flights to reduce cells no lower than 3.8 v to preserve battery longevity, under load what could I expect a battery voltage to drop to at the end of my flight. Theoretically speaking of c...

Have been reading Steve C's link to "How to Determine the Power Requirements of RC Electric Motors.docx" (introduce yourself here thread)and querying the reference to "The average voltage of a 3 c...

My comments were based on my reading "The average voltage of a  3 cell Li-Po pack is approximately 9.9 volts." which i believe to be incorrect, not so much disputing the equations. I am by no means a...

Mind boggling madness, hope you have thick soles on your boots, will take some stopping

Poetry has a certain license, corny things can be said and sound better or more comical. Mostly brings a smile, which is a great start to the day.

I look out my window & what do I see, barely a leaf is moving up in the tree. Clouds are clearing, sun shining through, most of the sky's a lovely pale blue. Willy confirms weather to be fair, ...

Wing is 1 piece after epoxying mating edges together & plywood spar into slot. Maybe I was not liberal enough with HK 30min epoxy. plywood spar sheered. could have been weakened when trying to nest i...

Welcome to the club Steve & was my pleasure for what little I did. The dead motor on my HK Pitts special looked similar to your motor & was 700kv but I was running it on 3S, cant imagine your old mo...

Guessed it in one. Next flight, right wing fell off & that means only one direction for it & fast and it is no more.

Although we had a brief, yet reasonably heavy shower this morning, a few of us took shelter under my gazebo to wait it out. Amazingly even the hollow at the Grace end of the runway dried as quickly as...

Withdrawals getting the better of me & clouds although threatening look non-productive. Packing the last things in my car & on my way. Hope to see a few more guys down there

Looking out the window & am trying to refrain from using every expletive I have learnt to date. Was hoping willy's forecast was an empty promise but alas a light but @*%&ing annoying drizzle has reare...

smuzz Wrote: (02-11-2012, 08:01 PM) -- Cheers Wayne - that's perfect! See you there ... a little later on ;) -- At the "crack of 10" ? :tounge:

As usual I will be at the field bright & early, probably about 8 -8.30. Got some serious practicing to do :leet: Will set up the pilot box, witches cones & windsock ready, that way I can have some f...

I offer my vote of thanks as well Smuzz, looking forward to enjoying the benefits of your efforts tomorrow and continue my feelings of guilt for not contributing. Willy is offering light winds but a 2...

Thanks for the compliment Gazz, but I suppose that depends on definition. I still need an instructor to reach my golden goal and instructors teach students.

I like the GPS option for it's simplicity, and if it is inacurate all the better, I can tell people my 176kph result from the Pulse was potentially 190kph :twisted:

I recently bought a DX8 and still have my DX6i. I am happy to lend it out if needed if you want to fly on the weekend

Have a great birthday Paul, keep 'em coming, there's room for plenty more birthdays.

Great review Jason, sounds like you had loads od fun. Any idea of top speed (my topic of interest at the moment :leet: )

Not me Frank, family duties 200km south. I think we have of recent sadly neglected this thread. It is an important thread, not just for members but also for visitors keen to attend for potential membe...

IT happened, but no pics, sorry

Working at the Tax Office on the phones listening to customers every workday has improved my repertoire of expletives. The ATO & I have been called everything you could imagine plus some.

I will have my step drill with me at the field on Saturday. One of the steps is 8mm and while it only drills 1/2 way through the prop from each side, I normally hone the hole with an 8mm drill to fini...

I bought a step drill from Bunnings. Hold the step drill in my little vice & spin the prop on it from both sides. I then use the 8mm drill bit for the finishing touch.

Thanks guys, am willing to accept all the help I can get. Fully intended to perfect (or close to it ;) ) one manoeveur at a time even though have practiced all on Phoenix (mainly with the Max 3D & th...

Ever since buying the E-flite Eratix I believe my flying skills have improved with an increased learning curve and the new Pulse is teaching me new landing skills (although I will try to delete tree p...

secant0give Wrote: (27-10-2012, 10:31 PM) -- How did you find the pulse to fly ?? The Gee Bee is a beautie Steve !! -- Q. "How did you find the pulse to fly ??" A. Found it in the car when I arri...

My latest purchase/build, a Pulse XT 25E had it maiden this morning. Was a bit torque rolly on take off, only needed a few clicks of up elevator trim to make it scoot through the sky and handle with e...

Am happy to bring the whipper snipper early tomorrow if needed. Any suggestions which area to attack next.

Roger that El Presidente, but wind picking up around lunch time. I will be there between 8 - 8.30

Hey someones gotta do it, and as I dont think he took the photo, seems you two work at the same office. Mind you, I spent some time at the same office today and must say the field looks great.

Pretty risky stuff, perhaps they should have got that Hobby King guy to hold it by hand.

Great stuff Jason, will be worth the trip to wherever you fly them just for the spectacle

Is anybody daring the damp conditions for a fly this morning. Winds are calm & a shame to waste that rarity

F@#%ed On Race Day, The better team is still Holden the trophy

Sorry to disappoint you Frank, but you missed out on a good day's flying. Wind peaked at approx 15kph but generally under 10kph with a field more than dry enough. Even the regularly puddled areas were...