Yes, I remember talking to you at the field a couple of weeks ago Yudash - you were the bloke who'd lived in Ireland and South Africa, if I remember correctly! All good - you cannot possibly go wrong...

Skidz Wrote: (10-11-2012, 09:01 PM) -- smuzz Wrote: (10-11-2012, 03:49 PM) -- Thanks to whoever beat me to the field today - when I got here at about 3:00pm, most of the strip was already done! So I...

Flying fisho Wrote: (10-11-2012, 04:14 PM) -- Shame I wont be able to enjoy the fruits of todays labour but am always willing to give thanks when thanks are due. Thanks guys -- No worries mate - just...

Thanks to whoever beat me to the field today - when I got here at about 3:00pm, most of the strip was already done! So I finished it off and we're set for tomorrow as it's in pretty good shape now. Al...

Don't know about the way the French might have done it Mick, but the British ones always had the same colour at the leading edge of the fin - often actually wrapping around the leading edge. I expect...

I wasn't able to get time to mow the runway today - sorry about that. I did get to check things over and although it could do with a trim to cut down the stalky bits, it's still perfectly serviceable...

paulj Wrote: (07-11-2012, 10:59 PM) -- Thanks for the comments guys. Yes Steve motor upgrade will be something I'll be doing once I've had a couple of flights on stock with 4S. Have you found that yo...

Nice catch PJ - you'll like this one. I haven't flown mine for a while because I need to do a bit of work on it - mainly tweaking the thrust-line. I couldn't help myself and replaced the motor and E...

Flying fisho Wrote: (02-11-2012, 08:14 PM) -- smuzz Wrote: (02-11-2012, 08:01 PM) -- Cheers Wayne - that's perfect! See you there ... a little later on ;) -- At the "crack of 10" ? :tounge: -- I do...

Cheers Wayne - that's perfect! See you there ... a little later on ;)

No worries gents - it's a good excuse to get home for a beer! All good. I'm just hoping for a big turn-out so that we can catch up with a few flyers we haven't seen in a while.

No worries - the main runway is done and is looking as good as I've ever seen it!

smuzz Wrote: (01-11-2012, 08:08 PM) -- OK - next question is, how badly does the strip need mowing? -- Never mind, I can answer my own question now. There's been some action by the slasher-bloke t...

OK - next question is, how badly does the strip need mowing?

Sorry to hear that Fighter, but I've gotta say I've dealt with them twice and never had a problem, but my transactions were eBay purchases. I guess the feedback score keeps them from going astray. By...

Thanks Pete!

gbanger Wrote: (31-10-2012, 10:01 PM) -- I would have been there ... BUT I HAVE A JOB!!! -- Yeh, that's the problem isn't it! However, things don't look too bad for the rest of the week and weekend ...

Claudius Wrote: (31-10-2012, 10:57 PM) -- Note the emphasis on ALL. -- Now that exactly what I was thinking as I was reading through it mate - looks clear-cut to me, but perhaps one of our instructor...

... yeh, as long as all this stuff is C-tick approved, I've been too lazy to check, I must admit.

Very annoying - I can see out the window that it's perfect conditions at the field at the moment, warm but still air ... and I'm in the study reviewing bloody conference papers :(

Skidz Wrote: (30-10-2012, 08:55 PM) -- That is a different Panther ?? -- It most definitely is - 'Tipper has a semi-scale model of the 1950's era Grumman F9F Panther, Samste's is an artist's interpre...

All the best Paul!

Yes, that was an interesting read Jason - thanks for putting it together.

Glad it went well Wingtipper - an interesting and detailed report there too!

... or is there an issue with the thrust-line? Or is there a negative angle of incidence on the tailplane (my money is on the latter!).

Good luck with the Trojan, Russ - I'm trapped in a hut in a vineyard in the Hunter Valley but I'm with you in spirit!

Congrats Wayne - a good day's work :thumbup:

Yep - KevB was a man on a mission today, his mower barely had time to cool down between petrol-tank refills! Thanks to you too Chris - but somehow, Barnsey and pixies don't figure in the same picture...

Yep - good luck with it Frank. You can always take it easy and be conservative for the first few flights ... and then stick a 5S in it a few weeks down the track really rip across the field!

Yes, it looks the business alright! Please don't forget about the CoG manipulations though. Looking forward to seeing this rip.

Pleased to hear that 'Tipper - I look forward to seeing you rip across the field for a high-speed low pass!

Yes, George's advice is worth a try - reset the ESC (this will calibrate it). Frank - I think there was a separate manual in the box for the ESC too, wasn't there?

I was talking about this stuff on the weekend (Bob, you were asking me about it). Available from Bunnings, inexpensive, very light weight and easy to sand when it's dry.

Thanks Gazz and Wayne ... if this thing is landed heavily again, I'll be paying you a visit. Angus - yes mate, it's way too difficult to explain in text what needs to be done, I'll run you through it...

Had a few more 4S flights of the Trojan again this past weekend - lots of fun! I had to replace the plastic trunion in the nose retract after Junior allowed it to arrive heavily a few weeks back. Th...

I've got a small drill-press Claudio - if you'd like to come over and use it some time, then just let me know!

Flying fisho Wrote: (19-10-2012, 07:00 PM) -- ... but wind picking up around lunch time. -- Yes - you're right there mate, Willy says it's going to get well-and-truly windy after midday!

It's another tough day at the office for KevB ;)

We're going to have to refer to ourselves by username samste, because I think Gazz was referring to me that time ... I was planning on mowing on Friday.

Ok Prez - I'll look after the runway!

I haven't checked the field since the AGM on Sunday, but I'm pretty sure it's going to be good for this weekend. I'm planning on doing some mowing on Friday because Saturday (at least) looks fine for ...

Yes Kev - I'll be there for sure! Looking forward to getting some backup from you on the three EDF machines we saw at Temora - I've been talking about them, but I'm sure most of the guys think I'm exa...

No worries Paul - tomorrow morning at that time is fine. I'm emailing you now!

Yep - no worries at all, Paul. I'll be at home this evening (any time after about 7:00pm) and I'll be working from home tomorrow all day too. Let me know what time suits you best and I'll have everyt...

wingtipper Wrote: (14-10-2012, 10:57 PM) -- SCARY ... -- Yes, it looks like they had the tynes of the forklift in the palette - but even so, you don't want the thing moving under test like that! I'...

All yours PJ! I've remembered that I have a few little bits and pieces left over from one I hit the lines with too, so I'll put those in a bag and you might as well have them also. Let me know what...

Wattage Harvard (AT-6 Texan) - Airframe only kit Also untouched in box, these aren't being sold any more. This one isn't a foamy - built-up wings and covered in solarfilm or something similar. Th...

Haven't had a look at it Champ no - but I think gumboots and a sense of humour would be required. Good luck, Steve

gbanger Wrote: (10-10-2012, 01:26 PM) -- I gave myself any early mark, and am already down at the field. Conditions are awesome. -- I think you timed it pretty well too, ya canny old git! Looks b...

Yawn ...