A email from our landlords. Dear sports clubs, associations and hirers To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, current stay-at-home orders have been extended acros...

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 assessment to comply with the current two...

I just got back from the field at 2pm when it was anounced. I'm expecting a email soon from ANSW and a post from Jason our president. No flying and no opening of the gates to Mccoy Field. We really...

The weather is looking good for Wednesday. Sydney area Partly cloudy. Light winds. srl

This is like how we used to build fuseladges 30 years ago with fibreglass. I just wish we had 3D printers back then. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ND2WtEZatY&t=635s srl

Hi Gabino I just did some full power current tests using my FRSky radios. As you will see the 3 and 4S batteries were not fully charged and it is very cold!. When I next go flying I can put the Amp s...

Here is the Andew's  3D printed plane take-off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc7VRImvoq0 srl

Pylon racing is on this Sunday 23th at Pittown Bottoms RD. This is the first race day since the lock down so a casual practice is planed. BBQ lunch and EFX racers are welcomed. Bring your MAAA car...

Wind for tomorrow Saturday. Mostly sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Looking better for Sunday. srl

It sould be OK. It's no worse than the last time it rained a few weeks ago. I'll be trying out my new radio, the Jumber T-lite. srl

Hi Gabino No fee. Looking at Facebook our instructor Jason V is currently in South Australia. Start practising and we will arrange a wings test morning when he gets back. srl

A good upgrade here for playing liftoff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0frNP0qzxQc srl.

Anyone can get a working with children check here- https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check Members who are club committe members or wish to teach minors to fly will...

Only playing Liftoff at the moment. I have a URUAV but only used it LOS. I have a video RX for it to put on a TV. We need to start a Liftoff thread. srl

This is me at the moment. 52 hours of Liftoff and no real FPV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQB5kihj79c srl

I had a look late today. The strip is cut and most of it dry. Some mud buidup at the front gate and wet but firm at the bottom of the ramp so take it easy driving in. srl

Should be fine Greg going by the last few times its rained. I will drive by tomorrow afternoon and report if no one else does. srl

Hi members.Bushcare workday is this Saturday the  13th of March, from 09:00-12:00. Our covid plan with council prevents us from having a BBQ but this is stil a good time to catchup if you havn't been...

Its now raining a bit. Could be too wet for Wednesday flying tomorrow. srl

For all members ANSW will be holding a instructors course this year near us. All current instructors will have to renew or lose it, Experienced pilots will benifit from this training to help beginner...

Another glow conversion , this is a Thunder tiger ARF from 2007. Weight without batteries is 1701g. Will test fly tomorrow. I think it only took to the air a couple of times with the 46pro. CG looks...

Busy in the morning , maybe after 12. srl

I've been asked about the weight. 1760g pluss  batterys 425, The large KatanaMX with the same motor is 1578g without batterys. srl

Hi Gabino and Kieran. Association fees are reduced for 6 months of membership up until 30th June. $100 total to join the club. This covers council fees , insurance and field maintenance. For anyone wi...

Just found this Youtube to use PhoenixRC without the special cable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbkjZ_-IUuw If it works then just use a usb cable with your FRSky. srl

Here is my Capp glow to outrunner conversion, this aircraft was last flying about 15 years ago. Lots of dust and dry oil still on it. Cutting out a motor and battery mount on the CNC. All done a...

Yes 3s Tod. Its good if you like building with balsa. If you want to learn to fly then maybe just buy something like this PNP version - https://www.banggood.com/Hookll-Cessna-182-V2-1410mm-Wingspan-E...

Its finished and It flys great! srl

Hi Andrew Just a lot of wind of rain the last few weeks. srl

Was able to log in this afternoon. So all fine. Will try to have it going tonight. srl

Going online has not been sucessful. The new server looks like a work in progress. More info here- https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3203809-Phoenix-RC-online-Service-Download-Phoenix-R...

I had a look at PhoenixRC again and the online server is now back up. No need now to use the VPN that was set up in the EU . I'll get on again between 8 and 9pm Wednesday like we use to do. Will also...

Email Bulletin Number Thirteen 2020 2021 Covid 19 Update Covid 19 – Outdoor gathering limit raised With effect from 1st December, the outdoor public gathering limit in N...

Looks like lots of rain for the week. srl

Test fly tomorrow , Wednesday. srl

Email Bulletin Number Eleven 2020 2021 Covid 19 Update 20-10-2020 Covid-19 – restrictions eased in NSW As an update to last week’s bulletin, the government has announced...

Just found this , a old friend flying control line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw4VJRRWpPI srl

Just found this. A old friend flying control line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw4VJRRWpPI srl

Back when my Dad was a boy! http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7gyGm5-nr0 srl

These guys fly off a grass strip like us. http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnJmMzTEzb4 srl

Hi again pilots. Due to forecasted storms and rain tomorrow our AGM will now be held at 11 am Saturday 1st August 2020. It looks to be clearing by our flying day on Wednesday so I hope to see man...

Best to make use of these JR servos. I dout they have any colectors value ! srl

Hi guys We will also have a heli instructor available for this Saturday. srl

Lets start covering. srl

Our club AGM will be held at Mccoy field Tucks RD Seven Hills this Saturday 25th July 2020 at 11am. Our club constitution is here- https://forum.rcflyingclub.com/showthread.php?tid=1574 The meeting It...

Wings joined and strengthened with fiberglass. Also using sandpaper to make balsa dust!. srl

More wing sheeting and the wing tips. Pins pull out eassier with white glue , not so good with CA. The ply wing join looks a bit weak , will have to do something about that. srl

Hi Jason I don't know about light as all the plywood adds up. It will be compaired to the Hobby king stick (Crusader) as it will have the same 3536, 10x5  motor setup. Good to replace the wing sheet...

Now I need to find my West System and carbon tow to beef up the spar. srl

I looked but I still have my EFX racer. How about a fast EFX fly past on AGM day Saturday week? Barry and Jason B? srl