16-09-2012, 01:04 PM
I'm Heading Down Shortly for an afternoon Fly
Steve
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16-09-2012, 06:31 PM
Field Conditions this afternoon were Perfect and a lot of Fun. 
And was Pleasantly surprised that there were quite a few people Still Down There Enjoying the Conditions Too.
Steve
And was Pleasantly surprised that there were quite a few people Still Down There Enjoying the Conditions Too.
Steve
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16-09-2012, 06:56 PM
Yep - you're right Steve!
I had to break out the sunscreen lotion for the first time since last summer! Good conditions though, good company, loved the afternoon ...
I had to break out the sunscreen lotion for the first time since last summer! Good conditions though, good company, loved the afternoon ...
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28-09-2012, 04:42 PM
So if the weather is Good Tommorow, which is hard to tell at the moment.
Who is thinking of coming down for a Fly ?
I was thinking of doing a mini sausage sizzle bbq if there is a few coming down.
Steve
Who is thinking of coming down for a Fly ?
I was thinking of doing a mini sausage sizzle bbq if there is a few coming down.
Steve
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28-09-2012, 04:45 PM
(28-09-2012, 04:42 PM)samste Wrote: So if the weather is Good Tommorow, which is hard to tell at the moment.
Who is thinking of coming down for a Fly ?
I was thinking of doing a mini sausage sizzle bbq if there is a few coming down.
Steve
I'm keen to fly if its good. Might have to skip the Susage's as I'm on a diet. But will appreciate the smell.
George
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28-09-2012, 05:46 PM
I'm coming down tomorrow, weather prevailing. 1930's day for me, with the Stinson and the Waco.
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28-09-2012, 08:26 PM
Its supposed to be raining and as windy as crap tomorrow morning mate... so I will probably give the flying a miss tomorrow and fly Sunday instead... but as always will watch the sky ...
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28-09-2012, 08:56 PM
Am always happy to fly, but I don't trust willey. Am always happy for a sausage sizzle too (my favourite meat). Have found a way to assist the diet with them. If you break them in half before you eat them, the calories fall out, that way I can keep in shape (round is a shape)
28-09-2012, 10:15 PM
Yeah, I'll be making a call in the morning, you never can tell.
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28-09-2012, 10:42 PM
It will be interesting to see how the field fairs tomorrow, It's raining steadily here at Seven hills at the moment
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28-09-2012, 10:51 PM
Not heavy but constant, strato-cumulus as apposed to cumulonimbus (typical thunder cloud)
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28-09-2012, 11:13 PM
Cumulus-paininarsus, means no flying & soggy rolls for the sausages and a trip to PEMAC on Sunday
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29-09-2012, 12:03 AM
Well men its 11pm and its still fallin down quite heavily... I think you will find that these particular clouds are actually Cumulus Pissinonus... recon its gonna rain till the morning ... recon you can say goodbye to flying this weekend.
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29-09-2012, 08:47 AM
(29-09-2012, 12:03 AM)gbanger Wrote: Well men its 11pm and its still fallin down quite heavily... I think you will find that these particular clouds are actually Cumulus Pissinonus... recon its gonna rain till the morning ... recon you can say goodbye to flying this weekend.
If anyone is venturing down to see what the conditions are like, post the outcome
Thxs Steve
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29-09-2012, 10:15 AM
Just had a walk on field. From SE end of field is firm underfoot until pilot box but from there on has pooled water & all with surface water. Is flyable if able to complete landing left to right before the pilot box. Drive in is all firm but clay visable on wheel tracks where was previously covered with road base.
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29-09-2012, 10:17 AM
I might drop down for a fly this afternoon but will probably be flying out west tomorrow.
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29-09-2012, 10:40 AM
(29-09-2012, 10:15 AM)Flying fisho Wrote: Just had a walk on field. From SE end of field is firm underfoot until pilot box but from there on has pooled water & all with surface water. Is flyable if able to complete landing left to right before the pilot box. Drive in is all firm but clay visable on wheel tracks where was previously covered with road base.
Thanks for the Update Wayne
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29-09-2012, 06:45 PM
I'm out for tomorrow (and monday), working.... So I will see you all next week....
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29-09-2012, 07:07 PM
Have been down to the field twice today, once at around 9-30am and again at 3-30pm and I am pleased to say that a lot of the water that was covering the western end of the strip this morning has gone leaving a couple of large puddles.
If we have the continued winds overnight and no further rain I believe that we should be able to fly tomorrow, but be aware that your models will probably need a clean after you have finished flying.
The driveway in is fine thanks to Steve's efforts with the bob cat and recycled road base.
If we have the continued winds overnight and no further rain I believe that we should be able to fly tomorrow, but be aware that your models will probably need a clean after you have finished flying.
The driveway in is fine thanks to Steve's efforts with the bob cat and recycled road base.
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30-09-2012, 09:30 AM
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30-09-2012, 12:13 PM
Tomorrow looks better, I think - I'm going to have a look at the runway again later and post back here.
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30-09-2012, 03:51 PM
The field is fine Steve, I just got home from a few hours at McKoy... its still a little damp at the top end but overall its sweet as!
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30-09-2012, 07:07 PM
At the field today, I picked up 2 screws with knurled knobs. I believe they are used to screw wings onto the fuse. Anybody missing these screws, I still have in my possession.
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30-09-2012, 11:31 PM
(30-09-2012, 07:07 PM)Flying fisho Wrote: At the field today, I picked up 2 screws with knurled knobs. I believe they are used to screw wings onto the fuse. Anybody missing these screws, I still have in my possession.
Thanks for finding them Wayne. They are for my big cub. I can collect them if you are flying tomorrow.
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01-10-2012, 06:01 AM
Sorry George, have promised a day out with the other half today. Next weekend maybe or if more urgent, ring me, My phone number available in members only thread
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01-10-2012, 09:28 AM
Is anyone flying today? I'm heading down now.
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01-10-2012, 09:29 AM
Yes I'll be there and I'll bring the shade house
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01-10-2012, 09:51 AM
Yes I'm heading down shortly with the 600 heli and maybe a test flight on the old 2.8m glider
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04-10-2012, 12:01 AM
Hi all. I'm still lurking and wanted to tell you about my fun in the sun yesterday. It has bee na beautiful couple of days here and on the weekend I actually reached the joyous position of having all my planes repaired and flight worthy.
My original orange plane (yes steve, the wooden on I first brought to the club) suffered from a post launch cartwheel after the main servo tray came loose within the fuse. A bit of more nose work and resticking the tray had it in the air. It still felw well but I had accidentally added far too much down thrust and although landed very nicely, it received an adjustment after returning home.
The Cessna 182 didn't come out bcs I only had a short flight window. It's most recent mishap was caused by me practicing spins and spinning one too many times
. It managed to pull up in time for a stiff belly flop.
I received a Hobby King Extra 260, balsa, 1.2M for my birthday and on maident, the canopy flew off and took out the right hand half of the stabiliser and elevator. fortunately, the control servo was connected to the left hand side of the elevator and I was able to bring it in for a safe landing. I re-maidened this and it initially looked amazingly tail heavy!! On landing, I discovered the elevator control had slipped, introducing 10 degrees up elevator at netutral stick!!! When this was rectified at the field, it flew wonderfully and will soon become my favourite plane. (I am using the power system from the HK MX2 which never performed to my satisfaction).
My ultra reliable Hawk 80 profile foamy also flew well and provided some low emotional investment fun dive bombing magpies who were grazing on the field.
I'm still scratch building a 1.4M Katana. It is up to installing gear and covering. Other projects and fear of failure have allowed me to procrastinate on finishing this one.
My original orange plane (yes steve, the wooden on I first brought to the club) suffered from a post launch cartwheel after the main servo tray came loose within the fuse. A bit of more nose work and resticking the tray had it in the air. It still felw well but I had accidentally added far too much down thrust and although landed very nicely, it received an adjustment after returning home.
The Cessna 182 didn't come out bcs I only had a short flight window. It's most recent mishap was caused by me practicing spins and spinning one too many times
. It managed to pull up in time for a stiff belly flop.I received a Hobby King Extra 260, balsa, 1.2M for my birthday and on maident, the canopy flew off and took out the right hand half of the stabiliser and elevator. fortunately, the control servo was connected to the left hand side of the elevator and I was able to bring it in for a safe landing. I re-maidened this and it initially looked amazingly tail heavy!! On landing, I discovered the elevator control had slipped, introducing 10 degrees up elevator at netutral stick!!! When this was rectified at the field, it flew wonderfully and will soon become my favourite plane. (I am using the power system from the HK MX2 which never performed to my satisfaction).
My ultra reliable Hawk 80 profile foamy also flew well and provided some low emotional investment fun dive bombing magpies who were grazing on the field.
I'm still scratch building a 1.4M Katana. It is up to installing gear and covering. Other projects and fear of failure have allowed me to procrastinate on finishing this one.
Drew
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Balsa: Commercial: Depron:
Great Planes PT-20 (modified) HK Hawk 80 Index 3
Indoor Thingy Skyartec Cessna 182
Katana X lite (in construction) UM SU-26 12"WS Shoestring (Plantraco)
HK Extra 260
and a Fox chuck glider converted to RC
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