blaaahahahaha . i cant help laughing at the replies in this thread . VERY FUNNY POINT about the wife winning with smuggling expensive things in , i gave up tracking bank accounts years ago ,decided ...

paulj Wrote: (26-03-2012, 09:52 PM) -- Funny Rob, My domestic business model is a bit more complicated than that. Financial Advisor is also CEO and as such has the casting vote in the event of a h...

paulj Wrote: (26-03-2012, 02:46 PM) -- HAHAHA. Thanks Kev. After yesterday's performance I've also got the Spree(victim of a mid air) and an Extra 300 (dumb thumbs) to rebuild. Also, you forgot t...

i agree , wish i bought one of them 4 x6s chargers 1st up . once you have one or 2 singl chargers , you dont require the multi charger then , but regret you didnt get it 1st .

corsair_pilot Wrote: (26-03-2012, 11:35 AM) -- See Frank, this is why the Mrs and I have two different paypal accounts! ;) Might work while we're engaged, but that could change once we're married la...

WELL I GAVE myself a lesson about building in redundancy yesterday , on the buddy lead i was doing so well with the stinger , finally got the setup right and balance , trims expos etc . the thing was ...

i'll be honest here , i'm an XT60 FAN . however being heavily tied with secant ogive , who helped me out getting into the electrics hobby , he 's very deep emotional ties with DEANS connections insi...

Still smiling after the flying this arvo jason . i got a rush from the stinger . for 94 bucks i might order another also . anyone who buys one , get the 3s 2200mah batteries . the 1800 mah are pushing...

yep . i enjoyed the socialising , wish i wore my blue shirt though . but had some great highlights . i enjoyed that scale 6 engined peacemaker , and that 7kg 12S raven , garys twin engined plane cut t...

ohhh well , i ordered mine on the 7th and on the 23rd got an e'mail its been shipped , expected 21 days from the 23rd . i cant wait to get mine . i wonder if it has a STINGER 64 on it . ;)

gbanger Wrote: (25-03-2012, 07:31 AM) -- wingtipper Wrote: (24-03-2012, 10:05 PM) -- SRCS . is that an ELECTRIC ONLY CLUB ?? . i'd be interested in going there to get the katana up on a buddy sys...

SRCS . is that an ELECTRIC ONLY CLUB ?? . i'd be interested in going there to get the katana up on a buddy system , or even just let one of you guy take it up for me . sounds nice with all that sp...

gbanger Wrote: (23-03-2012, 02:06 PM) -- I wonder if there is enough room in the fuse for 2 x 10S batteries, because thats what it will need. -- BLAHAHAHAHA and you would need the FPV glasses on t...

paulj Wrote: (24-03-2012, 12:44 PM) -- Nice Steve I have everything I need now to finsh off 5 new projects. You watch what happens now, the rain will go away and plenty of sunshine and it will be ...

nice , but it shits me how all the vids i see the vast open flats with tarmac runways better than our sydney roads. im in penrith , and i cant even find a 200m patch of ground that isnt fenced off .

Geez that looks shmick

:D :thumbup:.

its becoming a bit like a weekly cycle .

just wanted to revive this thread , as i think it is excellent for us newer members .

hey guys . just interested , in how you guys manage to stock up on hardware, tools , and spares . i've been going since oct last year . the rain part has helped me out a little with waiting times and ...

I think you've chosen wisely corsair man . A good trainer one never gets sick of .

LOOKING AT IT . I HAVE TO AGREE . i was wondering where the old sturdy big trainers of yesteryear went . and here it is . http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFL2900

CANT HELP BUT LAUGH AT THAT .

corsair_pilot Wrote: (18-03-2012, 06:14 PM) -- I was looking at a Cessna 182 that was bout $120. Internationally it was $99. Just been having issues finding good reviews on it. I'll go back around....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM40t1KIGOo&feature=related well . i'm not being smart . but this is the reality of beginners flying . you need a plane that can cop a few stacks . because if you hav...

any one relate to this :lol: . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yN-6PbqAPM

kizza42 Wrote: (17-03-2012, 01:49 PM) -- Go the 7ch ones instead, they're a new & better design and full range out of the box -- ok . does that mean a 7 channel one doesn't require the satelite r...

Thanks for the advice I'll order a. Couple of orange 610's + sattilite ext receivers for safety reasons . I was looking at these online last night they're in the Australia. Warehouse also

hey guys , this is the orange RX 410 RECEIVER IN THE STINGER 64 . IT SAYS ITS A PARK FLYER ONE , . can anyone confirm . there are a few comments on them about range check to about 30-35 metres ...

secant0give Wrote: (16-03-2012, 06:31 AM) -- Sounds like you've got it pretty much sorted there mate :) It's interesting playing around with electrics isn't it !! Imagine how much caster you'd be wip...

samste Wrote: (15-03-2012, 05:26 PM) -- wingtipper Wrote: (15-03-2012, 04:45 PM) -- update on the stinger 64 . . i have added another 30 grams of weight at the front and trimmed a few clicks down a...

secant0give Wrote: (13-03-2012, 09:33 PM) -- If you were drawing 90A continious I would also say way too much!! But that is flat out and static, ie tied to a post. Once it gets in the air it will...

update on the stinger 64 . . i have added another 30 grams of weight at the front and trimmed a few clicks down also reduced exponentials all round to 10% from 40% . and increased throttle to 125% , ...

well , the stinger 64 had its maiden fly today . thanks to JASON for a few successful flies and STEVE for successfull hand launching . i was hooked up to the buddy system ( thank god for that ) i d...

corsair_pilot Wrote: (14-03-2012, 01:03 PM) -- Anyone likely to be there around 5:30? I was thinking I would try and get through after work -- well if i get there around 4 , i 'm guessing ill be t...

ooooohhhhh , have to pick the kids up at 3.30 . can make 4 o'clock . if your still there jason the stinger wants it's maiden . i'll put the 4x 3s packs on charge !!!! .

secant0give Wrote: (14-03-2012, 08:15 AM) -- gbanger Wrote: (13-03-2012, 10:23 PM) -- Thanks for the physics lesson Leonardo, I already knew that. My electrical flying philosophy is a little differe...

WELL , I have the lightwood , 13x6 prop on it , i also have a APC 13X6.5e prop , which sounds quieter , i also have a 12x10e APC and a 12x8e APC . SO PLENTY OF CHOICES . the 13x8 had massive thrus...

wow thats a great link PAULJ . my cessna is in there for $75 . 1.4 metre span . i also like the ESC's they have in stock .

the only thing left to do , is reverse the dual rate switching . and its going up jason . as will be the stinger , and the cessna with the new prop . . ive only just become ok with flying the cessna a...

ok thanks gary . . there is no way on earth i can put a bigger prop on this . i think its on its limit at 13 x6 . but an absolute screamer at that . i have a 12x8 , but i fear the prop may be too s...

ok guys . i have the katana with a 5055 outrunner 700kv motor 1500W, CONTINUAL 75AMP CURRENT RATING . running 6s 3000mah , battery pack , 13 x6 lightwood prop . 85 AMP ESC . the model fully loaded ...

good luck Gary .

corsair_pilot Wrote: (09-03-2012, 01:02 PM) -- Hey Frank, I have been doing my research on the JR radios today. they are nice radios, and could see the benefits of one of those, especially since the...

corsair_pilot Wrote: (09-03-2012, 08:18 AM) -- Before this thread I was actually all for the spektrum, and it was a few comments about having the few extra channels that prompted me to have a better ...

corsair_pilot Wrote: (08-03-2012, 08:49 PM) -- Hmmm seems I have started something here.... I should sus out the Jr systems, but I think I've decided on joining the bear army n getting the futaba. ...

well i have 2 beut planes that require a maiden flight . not in this weather . the only bright side of the equation is that i have 3 planes in amazing condition hanging up in my garage . used to ...

RC_Pilot Wrote: (07-03-2012, 12:50 PM) -- Hey guys. I'm a self-taught RC helicopter pilot (initially following RADD's online flight school, plus sim and practicing on smaller heli's). I now have ...

dont remember how i ended up as mode 1 user . but i remember finding out about mode 2 afterwards and thought it was rediculous !!!!! . the best thing about this hobby is the amount of selections an...

THE CONSENSUS , FROM THE CLUB SEEMS TO BE SPECTRUM . one thing ive recently noticed getting back into the hobby which is now crystal less , and electric . that there are many different plugs , rece...