Hi Guys, I was down Ultimate Hobbies at Parramatta this afternoon for some retail therapy of the plane kind and got taking to the sales guys. One guy was quite interested in where we fly at Toongabbie...

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 ...

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...

Originally I purchased an EGO brand F4U which came as a RTF kit, complete with RX/TX, battery and charger. Compared to that which we pay for models these days that was a very expensive excercise, how...

Hi Scott, I understand from your grandfather that you are looking at converting an IC engine trainer that is about 40 size to electric power. My Phoenix Classic EP trainer uses a 45 amp ESC with a Him...

kizza42 Wrote: (02-11-2010, 09:31 PM) -- Thread for spare parts requests! Anybody got a Turnigy 35-48 -1100kv motor lying around? -- Hi Kieran, I have a 35-48-800kv if that is of use to you. ...

Hey Skidz, If you were down there a couple of Sundays ago you would have seen them flying at their annual "Wings Over Illawarra". I go to it ever couple of years and I went this year especially to se...

This could interest me as in the past I have looked at them and wished I had an account set up. Thanks Darren.

paulj Wrote: (12-12-2010, 02:42 PM) -- When I was packing up today I found a small aluminium case with a few batteries in it.:) I'm thinking that they may belong to either Chris or Victor. How abo...

Hi Steve, Great plane, very nice and I can't wait to see her finished. Will it be a belly lander or do you intent on using small retracts? Can I ask where you get Alfa models from as I thought th...

Thanks Steve & Kev, I'll take your advice onboard. I will try a 10X7 prop at standard timing first, then go from there. Chris M

Recently I have had to replace the motor in my T28 due to the original unit developing cracks in the plastic part of the bell, which in turn allowed the shaft of the motor rotate independently of the ...

Hi Guys, This is one for those interested in early powered flight and WWI aircraft. TAVAS is the only Australian organisation looking at building replicas of these type of aircraft. Check out their...

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...

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...

Rob, The eagle has landed. Thanks again Chris M

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...

Hi Guys, Has anyone got a XT60 (male) to a 4mm HXT plug charge lead similar to the H-King one referenced below. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=17672 If so can ...

Thanks Rob, see you tomorrow. If you have one already made up could you bring it along so I could top up a new battery at the field that I have for my P-40 which I was hoping to maiden. Cheers Chris

Kieran, I'll take up your offer on the doco's - I'll bring a flash drive down to the field on the W/E. :D Thanks Chris M

Hi Drew/Andrew, Thanks guys for the info. I must say that I am a little disappointed that digital servos can not be reversed by rewiring, this means that I will probably have to source the reversing...

Hi Guys, I am willing to sacrifice a servo to see if rewiring works and at the same time I will approach Darren to see if the Corona/HK DS-929MG can be programmed. Will keep you posted. Cheers C...

Hi Guys, I found this clip showing how easy it is to do with a Hitec programmer and servo. Perhaps this programmer can be used with other brand servos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9TcBPz-7Ec ...

I took the Corona DS-929MG servo to work and removed the bottom cover, swapped the wires soldered onto the motor and the Red/Black wires from the pot at the PCB. One thing that had to be done which d...

Steve, That's incredible I checked H/King first and drew a blank on servo reversing then Ingo put me onto a servo speed and direction regulator which I was considering if rewiring the servo failed. ...

When building my planes I always have a bit of struggle with deciding which servo to use, so I thought I would start this thread so that we could all share our thoughts and knowledge on the issue. ...

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...

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

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 ...

A work colleague is moving house shortly and has nowhere to store all his toys in his new house therefore he needs to off load a number them. There are a variety of models, some still in original box...

secant0give Wrote: (21-02-2013, 09:06 PM) -- That big cub looks nice!! Do you think he'd take 150 for it ? It's probably a little on the light side but I can't afford any more -- Hi Jason, I...

A documentary on the RFC aces James McCudden and Edward Mannock and the SE5a. Some interesting facts as to how McCudden got his kills and the fatality rate of student pilots of that era. http://www.y...

Model gliding Thanks Skidz another great doco, I should have gone to bed an hour ago but couldn't stop watching. Chris M

Hi Guys, I found this one on Lancaster's and "Bomber Harris" a few days back. Please be aware that it does show some of the atrocities of the campaign. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnzNJ-RXIi8

I bought my P-40 from Sydney RC Jets at Hornsby for $280, but I feel that this model was one of the earlier planes FMS brought out and as such wasn't the greatest quality. It didn't fit together as w...

Hi Frank, I had the same problem with my FMS P40, being 90 degree rotating servoless retracts the worm drive takes the full impact of landing the aircraft and they are certainly not up to the task in...

Hi Frank, As I didn't end up buying a replacement set for my P40 and these were not the ones I was considering anyway, I don't know if they would be stronger than the originals. I assume you looked ...

Hi Frank, RC Jets is where I purchased my FMS P40, they have an old factory unit at Hornsby. I found them most obliging as I wanted it quickly and they let you save on postage and handling if you or...

Hey Kev, I see that you are looking at Turnigy TR 42-60C 500Kv motor. From my limited understanding you need to settle on a prop size when choosing a motor, as the lower the Kv rating the larger the ...

Hi Mick, I have some and will be at the field tomorrow from around 9-00am. I don't intend staying all morning though, probalbly till 11-00am. Chris M

Hey Peter, Of the 3 planes you have listed here I would probably go for the E-Flite Advance 25e as it has the tricycle landing gear which will help prevent cartwheels on landing. However it has a lo...

Hi Peter, For what it is worth I have used the Turnigy 4250-700kV and 60A Plush ESC with a 4S 4000mA battery throwing a 13X6.5 APC electric prop in my E-Flite Pulse XT25. This produces more than eno...

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 Steve B, See the attached site for an alternative to source FMS planes and parts. Also you can pick up your order over the counter if you wish and they are located in Hornsby. I purchased my FMS...

Hi Guys, I was surfing the web the other night looking for stuff on a particular WWII plane and came across this beauty of an airshow. It's accross the ditch so if you happen to be going over next y...

Hi all, Put this date in your diary - 18th & 19th Sept 2010. The RAAF are putting on an airshow at Williamtown and the list of planes that will be on display is very impressive. The new F18 Super...

yarrumevets Wrote: (09-09-2010, 12:03 AM) -- Hi Chris, Regarding the Williamtown Airshow and accommodation, you mentioned a couple of weekends ago that you were planning on staying over at a caravan...

As you probably no or gathered I spent the W/E at the Williamtown Airshow. These are some of the shots that I took. If you have a liking for fast very low flying jets with plenty of no...

Hi Steve, Thanks for the info on the He 219 - a very impressive design but as you say not so appealing to the eye. Sorry that you can't do the NZ airshow, I know you have a keen interest in the FW ...

Hey Kieran, I had a look at the Avalon website earlier this week to check out the campsite details. They are a bit strick, can't do this, can't do that. The can not's that I saw are: No parking of...