Yep. Area 51 is the go. I have a flap settings question but probably best in a new thread.

Question for those using flaps and retracts. What is the correct TX switch convention? With all switches facing away from you, what is the position of flaps and retracts? That is, what is the posit...

Based on the field condition thread, I will open up Area 51 around 8.15am. I am also planning to fly Sunday as well so for the Sunday fliers, Area 51 will be open as well. Dave

Just an update for Area 51... I will unlock the gates and replace the BHSNA lock with the PRCAC lock around 8.00am (guesstimate). For the keen fliers, please go for it. I will go back home after pu...

Here's that video Wayne. You can't play the video directly so you will need to click on the link to Youtube to watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTDuGaTRiJU

Yep. I am inclined to agree with you Jason on the lower C ratings having the higher energy density. I think that is because with the higher C rated batteries, the extra weight and bulk is from carryin...

Probably best in a new thread rather than buried in my FMS build post. Who here has advice on flap setting (radio TX) preferences? My old radio (still going) has a single throw switch - up or down - ...

ok, seems my logic was sound. When all switches are away from me (per Kizza post), the flaps are not deployed and the landing gear is deployed. I lift the switch for flaps toward me and I get two s...

(I was doing the flying so not sure if there were flight photos or videos...) The report for the FMS Trojan goes like this: Pre-flight set-up checks seemed to suggest all was well with aile, ele...

If the weather does improve (??) please let me know as I have the chain and master key. Gazz has the club key.

Lake McCoy?

Gazz, I have to pick my daughter up from Blacktown at 8.30pm. Home about 8.50pm. Is that ok?

Well you know about this already Gazz as I mentioned it last night when you collected the batts. My flap servo blew up. At least the buzzing is gone now :) . It cooked and I managed (easily) to strip...

Thanks Kizza.

After some advice I have tried a few things to recover some missing power from the FMS T28 power set-up. It doesn't appear to be delivering maximum power according to the way George's flies and also f...

Weather isn't looking that good Gazz. It could clear later but suspect lying water on the strip at Area 51. Might be an idea to use the "smoother surfaces" if you get a lucky break with the rain ;). ...

What type of adhesive or bonding method is usual practice for servos in to a foam wing?

yarrumevets Wrote: (25-11-2011, 08:28 PM) -- I like to get a scalpel and use the point to chip a rough surface in the foam socket, then score the side of the servo with a cross-hatching of cuts to gi...

With my flap servo failure, I bought two new servos yesterday and connected them in this morning. Guess what? They are reversed - both of them. I'd reverse them in the transmitter except that the cowl...

Thanks Steve (and Chris for the thread on it).

Thanks Gazz. I think I have a solution I pulled the servos apart and they had three wires going to the motor so aborted the rewiring (the photo was the failed servo). My Futaba receiver is 8 channe...

"Epoxy Airlines"... classic.

samste Wrote: (28-11-2011, 06:15 PM) -- lipo must be rs from non use -- There you go people, tell your wives and girlfriends you have to fly or your batteries will go bad!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHoHGyVDDvI

Anyone with news? Should be recovering and nearly time for the Precision Mowing Team (fingers crossed).

yarrumevets Wrote: (01-12-2011, 07:33 PM) -- Dunno - Gazz was supposed to be going to the field today, but I haven't heard anything. -- It's been windy so maybe he gave it a miss. Rob - I'm alwa...

Neat-o BB. What if you put the door at the front? (Reverse the box). Helis are frequently nose down when flying so might be easier to drop the payload. You could then do a high speed jelly bean dustin...

Area 51 is my own preference. I want to give this Trojan another test run or two with the 4S nano you gave me. It recovered ok and as long as I don't fly for more than three minutes at moderate/high t...

Gave the 3.0 4S nanotech that Samste gave me a work out this arvo. Full throttle for 3.5min drawing 32A restrained. Plane fine but managed to blow the canopy across the loungeroom in to the furniture ...

brotherblonde Wrote: (02-12-2011, 06:50 PM) -- Thanks Dave. Wow the whole video??!! that's brave. :) I have made version 2 & it works beautifully with no attitude change. I will upload that vid sh...

Guy's, this thread is getting too technical (yawn :)). I think the way most of us do it is: 1. Buy the wrong size motor first up (despite thinking it is the correct motor). 2. Buy and fit the wrong ...

Technical is good. I was even trying to work out the maths behind the formulas. Just having a smile at the extreme science behind all this. Complex little beasties these electric RC planes.

Thanks Steve.

Thanks Paul.

Gents, I will put the club lock on the gate at Area 51 Sunday morning around 8.30am. Not quite sure how many were planning to fly but best to provide access for anyone contemplating flying. Gazz ment...

Damn those trees!!

Claudio, I have one of these in the garage. 2.5m wingspan. You can have it if you want it (free). Probably not quite what you might have in mind but you can convert it to electric.

Yes, that is my brother "Sleepy". No, actually it is a picture off the interweb. Same glider though. It is an Aeroflyte Albatross. It is a high lift slow flying glider - 2ch. Oh, those were the days.....

A new game for you Andrew. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_2Du95Ohcc

johnjelovic Wrote: (13-12-2011, 06:06 PM) -- Dave - I'm still getting that glitching happening even after tightening the tail rotor belt. It seems to be be motor power cutting out momentarily every n...

John, I dont think the BEC power circuit is your problem. I am definitely wanting you to check the high current wiring. On Saturday, your BEC battery was fine (green status led on the Dualsky BEC) a...

Well Steve, you might have good weather and a place to fly your one plane, but face it - you are still in Maryborough.

Great. I am sure there wont be any more power glitches like you were experiencing. Being belt driven, you might still get the odd tail kick from static. If it happens, it will be mild and about once p...

Well, funny you mention that. This glider was actually maidened at Area 51 circa 1995. Back then you made the entire plane from balsa sheets. The wing is superb. Washout is perfect. Bungie launches we...

I'll take my mower down too on Tuesday. Will watch this thread.

How did you end up with the mowing Gazz? I am planning on going down tomorrow if there is still mowing to be done. The weather forecast doesn't seem that awful (famous last words) so I am hoping a few...

Guys, Jason and I were thinking outside the square a bit today... It seems there are about 5 places where the water sits and yes, we put a runway right over all 5 spots. [Controversial thought co...

Rob who?

gbanger Wrote: (27-12-2011, 06:27 PM) -- Robert Byrnes, you know the wispering voice of Australia Day. He dropped by while I was mowing, as did Russell, you do know Russell don't you? -- Met Russell...

I think you have put in a lot of work there Jason. Top stuff mate. It looks pretty good in those photos. Finishing touches from a working bee and I think we are on top of McCoy marshes.