I found this video had new information on CASA requirements for model aircraft registration, even though it comes from AMAS which is trying to compete with MAAA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vAb...

Many Taranis ACCST users don't consider there is any problem, but a major effort by Aloft Hobbies has gone on and new rx firmware is becoming available that may be of interest to those still using ACC...

re: the new gate code on all the new MAAA cards In the members only area of the forum, the gate code is posted, but it is the 2013 gate code. Can existing members be notified of the new code? ma...

I really like this plane, its fantastic to make it at under 100 gm, my lightest 3d is > 200 gm. I am still trying to work out how you did it, is it your own design? Is that some sort of computer cont...

Some may have noticed out-of-control panes on the field that result from my efforts and struggles with 3d aerobatics. I got started with 3d after looking at some vids by Michael Wargo. https://www...

I believe the chance of an extended lockdown is high. I am volunteering to draft a email reply from the club to Marama Loko, making the following points: - PRCAC appreciate the efforts of Council t...

srl Wrote: (28-06-2021, 01:54 PM) -- Hi Greg Parramatta Radio Control Aircraft Club has a covid risk assessment submitted to Parramatta Council for our ongoing sporting field lease. A new risk ass...

here is the list of reasons you may leave home during the lockdown, from the NSW Gov. website; its the same as the SMH reported https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/greater-sydney#reasonable-excus...

Quadzimodo Wrote: (27-06-2021, 02:49 AM) -- G’day Gents, Due to the newly announced lockdown for Greater Sydney our flying field will be closed until it is lifted or alternative advice is provided...

How are the prospects for a fly on Saturday? I have a new model so obviously I cant wait...

hoping to fly Wed. Does anyone have a photo of the field?

We may be seeing the end of Opentx. Check out this long thread https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3703807-New-%C2%96-FrSky-X20-Tandem-and-ETHOS (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...

Interesting example of an accidental midair that was filmed and analysed. Check out the vid, and especially the discussion by davecee and SavageX89. It addresses the problem of assigning blame in a ...

Hi Steve I am a member (I think overdue with my sub) and I dropped by the field this morning. I have been flying slope gliders the last year or so (Long Reef, Dobroyd and Mona Vale) and have not be...

I switched to a 3 blade prop on my Zeta Phantom flying wing (aka FX 61) and there is a major reduction in noise - it is no longer the loudest plane in the park. It has a Turnigy 3536/8 1000 Kv motor r...

I have been using a 3000mah 3S 15C graphene battery for about a month. I have not noticed anything different from similar non-graphene packs. I did not particularly want a graphene pack, there are not...

samste Wrote: (10-08-2016, 10:07 PM) -- Better Watch out Skyfun's are out there Watching https://youtu.be/ym1rTP4HgVw -- Jeez a guy can't have a minute to himself ...

My experience is mostly with Turnigy lipos 2S and 3S. I always charge at 1C and I have not had the problem described by disoriented of a lipo that is hard to balance. I dont find a need for recharging...

Last weekend some of you may recall my attempt to fly my Zeta Phantom flying wing. Despite several good launches it was so underpowered it refused to climb out and crashed - fortunately gently - each ...

This story is likely only of interest to taranis flyers, but maybe there are enough of them to post this. I have had no problem with my taranis trim buttons, or indeed any hardware issues, but the st...

I have encountered a problem with the linkage stopper supplied with my HK Sbach 342 EPP 3D 900 mm airplane. Linkage stopper is the term HK uses for the metal piece used to adjust a linkage by tighten...

Its a good point. I recently set the failsafe on all my Frsky/Taranis receivers and found in every case the instruction was the same, namely with the Tx on and rx powered, place the Tx controls in th...

Hi Jason and Chris thanks for these replies, I will plan to visit on Saturday if the weather is clear - and I will be sure to park up on the street. Greg

Hi all, I am hoping to join the club. I have flown mainly slope gliders in the past, and I left the hobby for about 10 years, but am currently getting back into it; definitely a bit rusty. I now ha...