samste Wrote: (26-11-2011, 11:19 AM) -- Hi Chris i'm Keen but i think it would be quite boggy out there too, access to field could be bad as well. -- True, but I'm still keen to give it a go. The ...

Hi Guys, Given the weather we have had the last week and I am busy tomorrow, I'm thinking of going to PEMAC later this afternoon - I'm desperate! The forecast is for the rain to clear and given the ...

gbanger Wrote: (26-11-2011, 09:55 AM) -- Depends on who you are buying it from Chris. I have purchased a few things from Esprit Model in the USA. And I actually speak to them and get custom shippin...

Hi Guys, I am after some help/advice on buying a plane from overseas. I have developed a liking for the Curtiss P40 after seeing them in NZ and recently in Temora, plus they were extensively flown...

Hi Gazz, If the weather breaks and I try to venture out I will drop you a line or post a thread. At this stage it doesn't look too promising. Cheers Chris M

kizza42 Wrote: (23-11-2011, 01:23 AM) -- This one!?! :twisted: -- That shot is priceless and he didn't spill a drop!

Hi All, I am on holidays for the rest of the week and am thinking of venturing out to PEMAC tomorrow morning and/or the following days if the weather is favorable. Let me know if there is anyone out...

Hi Kev, Unfortunately my shots of the Boomerang are also distance shots, I felt its display was well away from the crowd and we were located in front of the F18, plus there were a number of other par...

Hey Kevin, Glad to see that you made it down to Temora, sorry that we didn't see you there. If you tried to contact me via my mobile it would have been a fruitless exercise as Vodafone does not cove...

Hi All, This weekends is the Temora Aviation Museum's "Warbirds Downunder Airshow" so Tracy & I are having a couple of days away and leaving the kids at home to look after the pets. I have been look...

Just received an email from Temora Aviation Museum tonight, there will be a visiting F18 in anniversary colours to celebrate 75 Squadron's 70th anniversary. So if you like your planes loud and earth ...

For those like me who missed the SBS documentary on the Polish pilots of the Battle of Britian you can watch it on-line at http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/ It appears that the show will be available ...

Thanks Kevin, just caught the last 10 minutes of the SBS documentary. Chris M

Hi Guys, I don't intend on being down at the field until around 10-30am tomorrow, so I hope someone is available to open up the gates earlier if needed. See you then, Chris M. :) :) :)

gbanger Wrote: (11-10-2011, 06:11 PM) -- Sorry Chris I arrived home from work to late to join you. Any chance of a field report. I am planning on flying from about 3.30 tomorrow afternoon. -- Hi ...

Hi All, I didn't get to fly last W/E and the weather outside is looking great so I'm about to leave work and head down to McCoy field for some twilight flying. Should be there around 5-30 till 6-30....

I remember a couple of great Bathurst races, one where Peter Williamson had the 1st racecam camera mounted in his yellow Celica. He was great to listen too, firing off expletives at the front runners...

chrism Wrote: (09-10-2011, 08:01 AM) -- Hi All, I will be going to the McCoy field at about 8-45am today. Will advise via this thread if it is too wet to use - so if I don't post a thread by 9-30am...

Hi All, I will be going to the McCoy field at about 8-45am today. Will advise via this thread if it is too wet to use - so if I don't post a thread by 9-30am assume I am down there flying. Cheers ...

Hi Guys, Since I have not been able to assist the Precision Mowing team of late and as I'm unavailable tomorrow, I decided to do some sneaky laps with the mower this evening after work. I ended up g...

Hi All, Who is thinking of flying this W/E? From the forcasts I have seen there is a small window of opportunity early tomorrow morning with the light winds of between 5-10kms from the east and no...

Claudius Wrote: (11-09-2011, 09:21 AM) -- Conditions looking nice for a quick morning flight out there. Anyone heading over? -- I intend on going down to the field at around 9-30 for an hour or so. ...

secant0give Wrote: (10-09-2011, 11:09 AM) -- anyone flying today ? -- Not me. I'm hoping that tomorrow maybe a little better. Cheers Chris M

Hi Steve, I would have joined you only I have pre-ordered a PNP the day I saw it on the Model Flight site (early July). These airframe kits must have only just come on-line as I initially looked for...

Hi All, Went to the field at 9-45am no one there. As Drew said main strip a little slushy, angled strip is OK. Cloud cover is grey - I suspect Penrith will be foggy for a while till around 10-30 on...

Thanks Steve M. I will take your advice and go home to prepare for a good days flying tomorrow. Hey Steve B, Any insight on the vehicle access over the W/E? Thanks again guys for mowing. Ch...

Hi Steve, Well done young man. Is it worth my while to mow the taxi way & pit area this evening? Unfortunately I don't have my trailer at the present time, my newphew has borrowed it, so I can ...

Hi Guys, Was intending on coming down to join the PMT straight after work at about 4-30pm if I can get away a little early. Mower is in the car at the ready. What time were intending on going over ...

Hi Guys, If anyone is thinking of flying at our field tomorrow and wants the gates opened up, let me know so I can arrange a time as I will be heading west at around 9-00 to 9-30am. I am assuming fr...

Wanted - T28 Trojan Fuselage, any condition, in particular the plastic firewall. My well used Trojan is showing signs of wear & tear especially with a heavy landing or two . I must admit though it is...

Gary, Change of plans for me. I'm going to try our field (given Steve's report) from 8-30 till around 10-30, then go out to PEMAC field to help on the working bee. Assume I will see you out there. ...

Hi Guys, I assume our field will still be water logged tomorrow so I have decided to go out to PEMAC for an early fly until 10am at which time I will be lending a helping hand on their strip upgrade....

Skidz Wrote: (24-07-2011, 08:56 AM) -- chrism Wrote: (23-07-2011, 08:51 PM) -- One problem though, I don't have the code for the gate yet even though I have joined their club. -- Try an SMS to Gaz...

Hi All, Is anyone thinking of going to PEMAC tomorrow? According to the Penrith lakes weather station link on their web site they had no rain today and the forecast for tomorrow is for no rain and l...

Rob, The eagle has landed. Thanks again Chris M

Thanks Rob that would be awesome. Can I come around sometime this arvo to pick it up. Go to the club members only section for my mobile number and if you could text me your address and a suitable ti...

Hi guys, I was hoping to take my rebuilt Pulse XT up tomorrow if the weather at Penrith is favourable, but I have not been able to buy a prop at my usual places (Ultimate Hobbies, Hobbies in the Hill...

Come on guys, I seen a couple of float planes in other people hangers. Get them out, I would love to seen them taking off from our watery strip. As for the moblie ceiling fans, they need to get down...

Hi Guys, Just got home from engagement preventing form flying this morning. Intend on going down to field at around 3-30 if anyone is interested. Chris M

Hey Gazz, If I go down it will be around 2 to 2-30pm. I will post if I go but that won't be until 1-00pm. Cheers Chris M

With the weather being very average this morning I chose not to venture down to the field but I had a quick fly this arvo around 1-30pm for an hour or so. No wind to speak off and patches of blue sky...

Hi All, As the usual gate-keepers (Gary & Ingo) don't intend on being at the field tomorrow I will be opening up the gates at around 8-30am or so. Hope the wind is kind to all of us tomorrow. Hap...

Kev, Not knowing the site or the forecast, does Mt Annan work with high winds that we have had of late? If I was to fly my glider (mass = 400g approx and no motor to get out of trouble) a strong win...

Hi Paul, I went down to get my mug shot done today but didn't fly as I didn't have the time. I have decided to fly at Penrith tomorrow as the strip is too wet for my liking, the puddles on the main ...

Parkzone are producing the classic warbird for the second time only this time it is a MkIX with optional retracts. The usual parkzone quality build is expected so like the T28 I am sure that ther...

yarrumevets Wrote: (01-07-2011, 12:49 PM) -- I need to dig up this thread with a question. Does anyone notice significant yaw-pitch coupling on their Trojans? Does anyone else see this? -- Hey ...

Hey Steve, Don't you think a "Jug" might be more appropriate. Chris

Thanks for the heads up Gary. I will open up the gates between 8 & 8-30am. I assume that the field is dry enough for us to drive on. In any case, please everyone drive close to the tree line so tha...

Steve, Many happy returns old mate - 50 eh! Is Mandy threatening on trading you in for newer sportier model? Looking forward to see the zimmer frame races tomorrow - my money is on __________ ...

Thanks Steve, that indicates to me that it is too wet for vehicles. Sorry guys but you will have to walk in. Chris M