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05-11-2010, 11:45 PM
No mods as yet, Just threw it together in a night for the course this weekend.

Running the 35-48 1100 KV, 60amp ESC & a 12x6 x3bladed prop.

I would rate performance as 'spirited' Wink

Amps are a little warm so I may prop back for now.

I can sympathize with you Chris it IS a slippery bugger. I had a huge head wind and the thing still would not slow down. Overshot all my landings!
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07-11-2010, 01:47 PM
Thinking about an arvo flight anyone know what the field is like?
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07-11-2010, 02:12 PM
Yes I do Kev
I droped in on the way home from work at 11.30 and had a quick walk around the field.
It is very wet with puddles on the strip, boggy under foot and the grass is out of control.
I was thinking about going down for an afternoon fly myself but it really is too wet. Even the taxi way which is usually ok is soaking.
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07-11-2010, 02:35 PM
Hmm been a couple of hours of sun now tho I feel optimistic if wind is ok I think I'll go down at 4
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07-11-2010, 03:04 PM
(07-11-2010, 02:35 PM)~KevJ~ Wrote:  Hmm been a couple of hours of sun now tho I feel optimistic if wind is ok I think I'll go down at 4

If Ya headen Down Give us a call i may come down too for a fly with some hand launch planes.

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12-11-2010, 03:20 PM
Hi Guys,
I see from Pop Eye Pete's posting that the field is a little wet and the grass is quite long.
Given the amount of water that we have had, I don't think Darren will be able to mow this W/E - can anyone confirm this?
If he can't I am willing to go down to the field this evening at around 6-30pm and mow a small amount with my hand mower - just enough to get our planes that are not hand lauchable off the ground.

I intend on flying tomorrow from around 8-30am - is anyone able to open up the gates in the morning?

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12-11-2010, 03:54 PM
I'll ask him tonight at the MAS meeting.
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12-11-2010, 06:46 PM
Hi Chris
I WILL be flying tomorrow but at this stage I will probably need to go into work for a few hours to sort out an engine fault.
If you would like I will drop by on route to work and unlock the gates (AT 6am). I will leave the bars up but I will unlock them if you like.
Please confirm.
I droped in last Sunday on the way home from work to check out the strip and see if any die hards were out but the strip was way overgrown and it was a soppy mud pit. To add insult to injury our mates on the motor bikes had been back yet again.
I hope it has improved with the warmer weather but I think we are all being a bit optomistic with all the rain earlier in the week.

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12-11-2010, 07:38 PM
Darren cant make it down to mow tomorrow, he's looking at a day long dentist appointment
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12-11-2010, 07:42 PM
Anyone planning on Sunday from 8-8:30?
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12-11-2010, 08:14 PM
Hi All,
I partially mowed this evening.
It is very soft, so there is no way that Darren could have mowed using the ride on.
I did most of the main strip but unfortunately I ran out of fuel, time and light so the angled strip is only partially done.

Gary if you could unlock the gates on your way to work that would be fantastic - I will be there between 8 & 8-30.

See you all in the morning.

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12-11-2010, 08:56 PM
Hi Guys,

I can open up tomorrow - after 8.00am.

Garry it will save you from going & still leave the gates secure.

Can't make it Sunday - my grandsons christening - see you tomorrow.

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12-11-2010, 09:20 PM
Hi All
Enjoy Flying Tomorrow as weather should be good.
I Hoping to be down on Sunday if weather stays good.

Field photo from Pete (Thank you) looks nice and green, Also a big Thank you to Chris for hand mowing Strip for everyone.

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12-11-2010, 09:25 PM
I'll be down around 8am as well. Thanks Chris for the mowing.
If you're down Aaron, I've got 2 props of yours (6X4).
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12-11-2010, 09:31 PM
Hey Chris
I will open up on the way to work so you are sweet for the morning.
Next time you decide to mow... PLEASE let me know what day and what time and I will bring my mower down and help. We will get it done in half the time.
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I am planning on flying Sunday from 8 ish weather permitting
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12-11-2010, 09:44 PM
My Father passed away today (Friday). I won't be at the field this weekend. We are driving to Griffith on Monday for his funeral on Wednesday, back Thursday. Hopefully I'll be at the field next Saturday.
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12-11-2010, 10:14 PM
Sorry for your loss andrew.
Hey guys hello from sunny Brisbane.
Weather here is great and ground is nice and dry.Smile
Only problem up here is I've got nothing to fly. Frown
Hope you all get some flying time over the weekend.
I won't be back until Sunday week so I'll see you all in a fortnight.
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13-11-2010, 06:17 AM
Andrew
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you and your family.

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13-11-2010, 07:16 AM
Hi Andrew,

Very sorry to hear about your father, I would to convey the best to you & extended family.

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14-11-2010, 12:54 AM
(12-11-2010, 07:42 PM)~KevJ~ Wrote:  Anyone planning on Sunday from 8-8:30?
Hope to be there Kev - didn't get to the field today, but really wanna get there tomorrow as long as the weather holds up and the gates are open. I'm wondering how much water is on the ground over there at the moment. I'm only going to be flying UM T-28 anyway, so there aren't big demands, but Owen wants more big-Trojan time ... guess we'll have to play it by ear.
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14-11-2010, 03:00 PM
(12-11-2010, 09:44 PM)brotherblonde Wrote:  My Father passed away today (Friday). ....his funeral on Wednesday, back Thursday. Hopefully I'll be at the field next Saturday.

I'm sorry for your lose Andrew. My reagrds to your family and to a safe journey.

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18-11-2010, 02:20 PM
Hi Team
Just letting you all know I wont be flying this weekend.
So one of the other committee members will have to open up.
I off to Foster Tuncurry to visit my dear old mum.
Hope the rain stays away and you all have a great weekend flying.
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18-11-2010, 03:21 PM
Hi Guys..

Latest from Weatherzone .. Looks OK .. Rolleyes

   
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20-11-2010, 08:04 AM
Will be down around 9 ish on Saturday
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20-11-2010, 08:37 AM
Despite it looking like a great morning for flying, I'm busy preparing for my father-in-law coming to stay. Have a great time.
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20-11-2010, 09:20 AM
Thank you to all of you for your thoughts and kind words.
Dad was given a great send off. He would have been happy with it.
Mum went 3 years ago, and as a mate who knew them said, "He's up there with her, and she'd be STILL telling him what to do!" Smile
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20-11-2010, 02:08 PM

It was a lovely morning for flying this morning. I managed to get in some good stick time. The air was mostly as still as it gets with just the bearest breath of wind at times.

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21-11-2010, 07:01 PM
Its great to see the weather held out for a nice weekend of Flying. Smile
Hopefully more of the same weather for the weekends to come Wink

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26-11-2010, 10:55 PM
A Late Post but was wondering what time someone will be there in the morning opening up, As i have a couple free hours in the morning.

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26-11-2010, 11:55 PM
I'm hoping it'll be open for 8:30ish 'coz I'm on limited stick time tomorrow. I'll probably carry a couple of small models in if no-one's there.
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