Hi Guys, Just thought I should post an update on the foamy which was so skillfully landed on the power transmission wires on Saturday. I had hoped to return the following morning to attempt a rescue...

Hi Guys, I walked in yesterday arvo with my cuz and munched 8 packs. The state of the field can be seen in the below footage from one of my flights.

Calling all members - Please peruse (this) (http://forum.rcflyingclub.com/showthread.php?tid=1454) thread. http://av8r.tech/InternalM.jpg

Calling all members - Please peruse (this) (http://forum.rcflyingclub.com/showthread.php?tid=1454) thread. http://av8r.tech/InternalM.jpg

Rossy Wrote: (21-02-2017, 11:57 PM) -- I do not have permission to access this page :( -- Hi Andrew, If you are currently a paid up member then ask Robbo (http://forum.rcflyingclub.com/member.ph...

FPV RACING EVENT 2 B HELD AT PRCAC FLYING FIELD THIS SATURDAY 22ND APRIL Hi Guys, I got a call earlier today from Dave Purebred from FPVR.org (and NSWMRC.org) advising that the first event in th...

robbo Wrote: (22-04-2017, 06:57 PM) -- Looks great... anyone want to write a summary of how it went?? Any lessons learnt for next time?? -- I was just about to pull the SD card from my Phantom and l...

Busboy Wrote: (22-04-2017, 11:39 PM) -- Sounds like a great day out there. Congratulations to everyone involved in all aspects of the day. Unfortunately if we had more notice, the field could've got...

Here is a simple timelapse shot from above using my sky cow. Unfortunately the quads are simply too small and too far away to make out, but it provides an idea of the setup on the day. https://yout...

dfw Wrote: (29-04-2017, 03:06 PM) -- Tech question : Just finished a 180 size build, F4 flight controller and latest Betaflight, BL Heli, D-shot 300 ESC;.s Flies stable, not obvious oscillations....

dfw Wrote: (30-04-2017, 08:57 PM) -- Took it to the field today, flying great :) Motor problem is solved, not sure why. I did re-calibrate gyro's in Betaflight ( But the quad was already hoverin...

Hey guys, I have been having a fair bit of fun with the multiplayer flying in Liftoff. Any of you guys interested in co-ordinating a few virtual free flys and races one evening?

dfw Wrote: (09-05-2017, 09:05 PM) -- can do, need more practice, proof being me skillfully landing my Eachine in the Swamp during camping last weekend :( How does Thursday 8pm-ish work out ? -- ...

robbo Wrote: (10-05-2017, 08:00 AM) -- https://lilium.com/ -- It is far too inefficient a design to achieve the specifications they claim. I doubt that even a turbine driven powerplant would be ene...

dfw Wrote: (09-05-2017, 09:05 PM) -- can do, need more practice, proof being me skillfully landing my Eachine in the Swamp during camping last weekend :( How does Thursday 8pm-ish work out ? -- ...

dfw Wrote: (11-05-2017, 09:12 PM) -- logging in soon [hr] in, we have a room name ? [hr] I will create a private room called PRAC, you won't see the room, so need to enter the room name to enter. --...

Hi Guys, Please be aware that there is an all day event on tomorrow at HMAS. It looks like an open day type deal where they are shutting down the field to conventional flying operations in order t...

Dirk, Not sure if you are still keen, but I will log on to Liftoff multiplayer this evening again at about 8pm. Might do so from the desktop rather than the laptop this time round so I can pump up ...

Chris Mc Wrote: (21-05-2017, 06:46 PM) -- Babar and I were there at 8.30, I had to leave by 10 but Babar stayed on. He normally leaves by 11.30. But you're correct, no wind, strip in good condition, ...

BOB Wrote: (09-06-2017, 02:03 PM) -- Hi guys. I cam across this YouTube video of the Eagle tree GPS system, looks good but fairly complicated?. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrZmfKhibnA&t=1123s...

BOB Wrote: (09-06-2017, 04:47 PM) -- HI, Jason. Actually I think DJI Naza-M-Lite would better for me and be simpler to program then Eagle tree GPS system I’ve just been investigating GPS systems for...

If assembly and things like soldering is a barrier for you then you may wish to consider a 3DR Solo. It is cheap as chips these days, but does come ready to fly with a gun controller, an onboard micro...

robbo Wrote: (16-06-2017, 05:20 PM) -- Folks I have spoken to PCC about the chain... but they have to call me back... the gate is technically on Blacktown council land... so the guy I spoke to at PCC...

BOB Wrote: (29-06-2017, 03:55 PM) -- Hi Barry. Had an idea I’m wondering if we use the hornet S in trainer mode it can fly really slow maybe we can get some really clear video sure how that I go anyw...

BOB Wrote: (30-06-2017, 10:48 AM) -- Hi Jason. What’s happening I think the connection between the goggles and the receiver is not working. I sent them off last week to the Australian fat shark servi...

(All) CAUTION - Not drone or aviation related. Marco, Here is the vid we discussed a while back, posted as requested. Note - I took your advice and shrunk myself while enlarging the slides so t...

Babar Wrote: (07-07-2017, 10:58 AM) -- I like the EFX racer than the extra...the efx racer would beautifully glide while on landing approach...while these XTRas just doesnt -- Removal of the wingle...

robbo Wrote: (02-07-2017, 05:58 PM) -- Just reminding members of the Facebook Group now set up. If you havent yet joined please do... you can find the group here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/P...

Muggers1234 Wrote: (25-07-2017, 05:59 PM) -- No it worked fine with an older generation DX6i, but for the new DX6 is doesn't hold. I bought an ARF Kit from Hobbyking and not wanting to spend big $$ ...

Muggers1234 Wrote: (26-07-2017, 03:16 PM) -- Hi Bob, Sounds good, unfortunately I am unable to fly Sunday's but I'm not in a huge rush so over the next few weeks if your down on a Saturday we coul...

Muggers1234 Wrote: (26-07-2017, 06:14 PM) -- Quadzimodo Wrote: (26-07-2017, 05:43 PM) -- Muggers1234 Wrote: (26-07-2017, 03:16 PM) -- Hi Bob, Sounds good, unfortunately I am unable to fly Sunday...

Muggers1234 Wrote: (27-07-2017, 02:47 PM) -- Ahh okay, Thanks for that Dirk. Did you happen to find any standard Spektrum Receivers? In that case Jason, I apologise but it seems as though cause it...

ianw Wrote: (01-08-2017, 08:59 PM) -- Hi, My name is Ian Wilson, and I have dropped in to the field the last couple of weekends and spoken to a few people, who have all been a great help. I bought ...

Muggers1234 Wrote: (08-08-2017, 11:01 PM) -- Hey Chris, Thanks for that, I'm loving the Tundra, favourite plane by far :) I'm getting similar flight times to you. What I'm mentioning above is the...

robbo Wrote: (12-09-2017, 07:15 PM) -- Ok... I am seriously considering the 'set alight' suggestion. I've decided to refit this quad with new FC and ESC. This is the first time I've gone to buy thes...

robbo Wrote: (12-09-2017, 09:38 PM) -- I like the KISS idea... keeping thing simple, though matching kiss esc are expensive... would i just put a chesper blheli dshot esc with it ok. -- I used kiss...

Baz Wrote: (12-09-2017, 10:01 PM) -- Or buy local, cant recommend Next FPV enough for quad gear. https://www.nextfpv.com.au/collections/flyduino-kiss/products/kiss-fc-32bit-flight-controller Good l...

Baz Wrote: (13-09-2017, 08:03 PM) -- Well just could not help myself. Been looking to upgrade and wanted a 200mm frame so bought the helix ZX5 package while poking around Next FPV. https://www.next...

secant0give Wrote: (17-09-2017, 11:59 AM) -- Here we go Get ready for some one design pylon So the rule is must be standard out of the box Durafly EFX or EFXtra standard motor prop etc and max...

wmarkman Wrote: (29-09-2017, 08:44 PM) -- Baz Wrote: (29-09-2017, 08:23 PM) -- Hi Wayne Probably not a good day tomorrow to fly an apprentice. Definitely bring your gear down and get it checked out...

robbo Wrote: (29-09-2017, 11:16 AM) -- Question... I am missing something... Quad flys fine, but when I do a roll I punch throttle, pull back, roll... and the thing falls out of the sky... no rollin...

Rossy Wrote: (01-10-2017, 03:09 PM) -- wmarkman Wrote: (01-10-2017, 10:21 AM) -- Hey guys we turned up at the field today and couldn't see anyone. We managed to get a couple of flights and had only ...

wmarkman Wrote: (01-10-2017, 09:31 PM) -- Hi everyone, my apprentice s15e arrived with an 11.1v 3 cell LIPO charger, but no power supply. Do you have any recommendations? -- Can you please confirm ...

samste Wrote: (01-10-2017, 09:17 PM) -- Anyone Flying Tommorow ? -- I plan to be there sometime mid morning. I believe that Rob intends to do the same.

wmarkman Wrote: (01-10-2017, 09:30 PM) -- I will be coming to the field next weekend! -- You are most welcome both days but, as Barry suggests, we will be hosting an fpv quad racing event on the Su...

wmarkman Wrote: (02-10-2017, 10:56 AM) -- Quadzimodo Wrote: (01-10-2017, 09:54 PM) -- wmarkman Wrote: (01-10-2017, 09:31 PM) -- Hi everyone, my apprentice s15e arrived with an 11.1v 3 cell LIPO cha...

Baz Wrote: (05-10-2017, 07:14 PM) -- I wont be down on Sunday but if you still want the BBQ, someone can pickup my trailer and take it down. Its got a 7 pin flat plug. I'm happy to provide 2 gazebos...

Who's planning to visit the flying field tomorrow? I reckon I will get there between 9-10am. I have a newer bigger 65C 1800mAh 4S battery for my EFX Racer which I cannot wait to test out. Seemingly ...

srl Wrote: (06-10-2017, 05:37 PM) -- Just a reminder up the cells then smaller the prop. Like a real motor when you open up the transfer ports means you have a smaller power range but higher RPM at...

Rossy Wrote: (06-10-2017, 10:58 PM) -- Quadzimodo Wrote: (06-10-2017, 05:23 PM) -- Who's planning to visit the flying field tomorrow? I reckon I will get there between 9-10am. I have a newer bigg...