[paulj]

Well took the Gunfighter for a few flights today
and I'm really impressed with the new T28 ESC and APC 11x7 prop.
The wind was a bit blustery but she handled it quite well.
She moved very nicely with the wind behind her and held a nice straight
line going into the wind.
I had moved the pushrods in a hole on the aileron control horns but this made her a bit touchy
in the windy conditions. Brought her down and put rods back to original spots and she handled real nice.
The 2200mah Battery worked well and I easily got 6-7 minute flight times mostly on
3/4 to full throttle.
With better management I reckon I will get at least 9 minutes.
I'm getting very comfortable with the plane now and my landings are much improved
on my early efforts.
There was only Steve,Kieran and myself flying today although John did come down and watch
for awhile. Steve and I even outlasted Kieran who decided that he had enough of the wind
and packed up and left.
Hope the weekend weather is good as I can't wait to go up again

Paul

[~KevJ~]

sounds good dad, hey i bet even with all that wind you still convinced steve and kieren there was no need for the windsock ...

[samste]

Yes Paul's Gunfighter flew really well with great pilot control.
Enjoyed watching it fly and land nicely , Though i still think it would make things interesting if we stuck half dozen windsocks on runway for it to contend with
Yes it was quite windy but it is a great experience and confidence booster to fly in less favorable conditions, makes flying in great conditions so much easier and with more confidence.

Steve

[robair]

Gday All

For those who may be thinking of flying this arvo, beware inclement weather.

May lightning repeatedly strike the power lines and melt them into a glowing metallic pulp.

2141 UTC 22/10/09 AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA
GENERAL MET MESSAGE BRIEFING



Prepared for: ROBFLIGHT

YSSY
IDN42903
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES

SYDNEY AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING
ISSUED AT 1709Z ON THE 22/10/2009 [0409 ON THE 23/10/2009 LOCAL]

SYDNEY TAF: (THIS TAF MAY NOT BE THE LATEST ISSUE)
TAF YSSY 221648Z 2218/2324
36008KT 9999 SCT020 SCT030
FM222300 05012KT 9999 SCT035
FM231000 18020KT 9999 FEW010 BKN020
FM231800 18012KT 9999 FEW015 SCT025
PROB30 TEMPO 2304/2311 3000 TSRA SCT015 SCT040CB
RMK
T 17 19 25 27 Q 1020 1019 1018 1016


TAF SUMMARY:
A HIGH IN THE TASMAN IS DIRECTING A NORTHERLY FLOW OVER SYDNEY, AND
IS BRINGING SOME LOW CLOUD. THE CLOUD SHOULD LIFT AND MOSTLY CLEAR BY
MID MORNING. WINDS AT THE AIRPORT WILL BE LIGHT NORTH TO NORTHWEST AT
FIRST TENDING NORTHEAST LATER THIS MORNING. A FRESH SOUTHERLY CHANGE
IS EXPECTED TO REACH THE AIRPORT THIS EVENING, WITH LOW CLOUD
INCREASING AGAIN OVERNIGHT. THUNDERSTORMS ARE LIKELY TO FORM ABOUT
THE FAR WESTERN SUBURBS THIS AFTERNOON, AND THERE IS THE CHANCE THAT
THE AIRPORT WOULD BE AFFECTED.

THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL:
CHANCE WITHIN 20NM OF SYDNEY AIRPORT THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING.

OTHER POSSIBILITIES:

10% CHANCE THE LOW CLOUD WILL NOT BREAK BEFORE MIDDAY TODAY.
TIMING OF THE SOUTHERLY CHANGE +/- 2 HOURS.


SYDNEY OUTLOOK:
SATURDAY : CHANCE AFTERNOON SHOWER/THUNDERSTORM. CITY MAX: 26
SUNDAY : RAIN PERIODS. CITY MAX: 20

REGARDS
LILY UNTIL 7AM, THEN IAN.

NOTES:
1. THIS BRIEFING IS NOT AMENDED BETWEEN ROUTINE ISSUES. FOR
OPERATIONAL PLANNING, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE LATEST TAF OR
TTF.

[paulj]

Great day for flying today
and a lot less carnage than last week.
With one exception ........ "Gunfighter" went in on last flight of the day
as I badly over corrected to avoid a potential mid air on launch.
At full power and low height I just couldn't correct in time. :cry:
Anyway, the fuselage broke almost at the same place as last week but
this time the cowling and spinner disintegrated on impact.
Quick trip down to Ultimate Hobbies and I got myself a new cowl and
decided to replace the wing as it had been damaged last week.
Came home and quickly accessed the other damage and decided to bite the bullet
and order a complete new airframe (Fuselage,wing,cockpit,tail,cowl,spinner).
I had read on the rcgroups website that Atomic Hobbies in the USA were doing a great deal
on these parts and I have ended up getting the total including shipping to Australia for $104 Aust.
Estimated time to delivery is approx 10 days.
Looks like Gunfighter will be missing next weekend but never fear she will be back bigger and brighter than
ever.

[samste]

Sorry to hear That the Gunfighter Went down in Battle Paul.
Its Good to hear that you got it sorted and ready to be back in action as i do enjoy watching it fly as it a great scale model plane.

Steve

[kizza42]

Sorry to hear about the gunfighter. Have to say I am suitably chuffed about the Siren's performance! The decision to run 4s at 3am this morning although I will need to do something about the cooling as the temps are near BBQ territory! Long term running may be on 3s with the 4s coming out whenever I need to help boost the International Space Station back into orbit

[Kedumba]

Sounds like I missed out on a great days flying again. Second weekend in a row that I've had to work both saturday and sunday :cry: and I'll be doing the same next weekend too :cry: :cry:. Can't wait to get back down to the field...

Mick

[paulj]

Thanks for all your good wishes and condolences.
Just sitting here looking at the gunfighter and thinking that
in a couple of weeks I'll not only have a nice new one but I'll probably have
enough pieces left over to restore the old one. A La Kev's T28.
I might do a repaint to disguise the obvious damage and do some experiments with
a couple of things. i.e. cheap HC retracts or fixed Undercarriage. Possibly change appearance
to Mustang "B" model using K&A Models conversion kit and then repaint as a Tuskegee Airplane.
I really love the Mustangs and reckon it would be cool to have both.

Paul

[smuzz]

... a complete new airframe (Fuselage,wing,cockpit,tail,cowl,spinner).
I had read on the rcgroups website that Atomic Hobbies in the USA were doing a great deal
on these parts and I have ended up getting the total including shipping to Australia for $104 Aust.

Now that's very interesting Paul! So, if I understand this correctly, you put your own servos, ESC, motor and receiver in place and you've got the complete machine? Is the motor mounting hardware in the airframe too? That sounds like something I'd be interested in doing too, perhaps in a couple of weeks time - thanks for putting us on to it.
Cheers,
SteveM

[Servo]

Great day for flying today and a lot less carnage than last week.
With one exception ........ "Gunfighter" went in on last flight of the day
Looks like Gunfighter will be missing next weekend but never fear she will be back bigger and brighter than
ever.

Just goes to show you can't keep a good Gunfighter down! Thanks for the tip I will certainly check out that supplier. I phoned Kellets this week and was told they are expecting bnf P51s in a week or two. After watching your's flying I was thinking of getting one.

KevinB

[Servo]

Chris, after resting in the shade of your tent, which I did appreciate, I went down to SuperCheap to get my own, turns out they have two models, the standard one for $139 and a Delux one for $199. I'm pretty sure your's was the delux one but thought I should check?

cheers
KevinB

[paulj]

Hi Steve,
Not sure about motor mount but it includes fuselage,(painted) cockpit,cowl,tail,
wing,spinner and pushrods.
You have to put in your own servo's motor,esc,receiver etc.
Don't think it includes the additional pushrod or hardware for the rudder modification.

Kev

After watching your's flying I was thinking of getting one.

Looks like we will have another T28 exercise on our hands with people madly painting
their planes to make them individual

Paul

[smuzz]

Thanks Paul - your run-down on the P-51 parts makes sense. I guess they wouldn't include hardware for the optional rudder modification but the other gear is just fine for anyone wanting to get a Gunfighter into the air with their own electronics and power-train. It sounds like a good option, I hope they have that special offer for the next couple of weeks - I notice they have something similar for the newly released PZ ME-109G too .... hmm, too many options

[robair]

Gday All

Bummer that I could not fly on Saturday, hope all who flew had a good one.
Great to hear the Siren is up Kieran, not surprised you are cooking the electrics, we would expect nothing less from you. How in gods name did you fit a 4S in that fuselage, from memory you don't have a lot of width/ space to play with?
Sad to hear the "Gunfighter" took a terminal hit, my thoughts went immediately to the name which has a "Live by the Sword Die by the Sword" feel to it, I can only suggest renaming the replacement something like "Girly Shopper" or "Fluffy Bunny" to try and steer away from the warlike stuff and the related warlike damage.

Have been doing a bit of work on the glider however am considering geting a Multiplex Blizzard to tie me over until repairs are complete, need to do a bit more research though as I am not sure a Hot Liner would be suitable for our field.

In regards to Shade Tents I have ordered the Club a Coleman Event 14 Shade Shelter which will be donated. I work for Coleman so I get their stuff very very cheap. If anybody wants anything let me know and I will price it up for you. They make great chairs also!!!

Cheers
Rob B

[paulj]

In regards to Shade Tents I have ordered the Club a Coleman Event 14 Shade Shelter which will be donated.

A very nice offer by you Rob.
I'm sure all members will appreciate the gesture.

I can only suggest renaming the replacement something like "Girly Shopper" or "Fluffy Bunny"

Sorry mate no can do.
It just wouldn't be a Mustang...

I'm coming back with 2 Mustangs, one will be a new new "Gunfighter"
The other (complete with battle scars) will be appropriately named when the time comes.
I have already stripped down the old airframe and completed repairs to fuselage. Remaking the horizon stab and elevators
out of half inch (12mm) balsa which will be much stronger than the 3mm depron stock ones.
A few other mods that are still too classified to speak of without A1 Security Clearance.

That's it for the moment but I've only lost a battle not the war......

[dingy]

Thanks Rob,

That's really nice of you to donate the shademaster tent, I'm sure all will appreciate your gesture & the gift to the the club.
The members will be truely appreciate the shade for sure on those hot summer days. Again well done & thanks.

[samste]

Yes Rob Thanks In advance, I too am thinking of getting some sort of Easy to erect compact Shade shelter, as i think will all need some cover on those hot days, If you have time and its not an inconvenience let us know what Coleman has to offer and costing as I'm sure there are a lot of members that will be interested, and not just for use at field but for other outdoor outings with family etc.
As i have one but it is quite big to lug around that i bought from aldi a long time ago that i use for soccer outings.

Steve

[~KevJ~]

yeah rob i also thankyou mate, my bald head sizzles after ten minutes, im also wondering like steve on whetehr you have any pricing on some shelters and i also went and bought the biggest hat i could find on the weekend, i think if i put a brushless inrunner on it i could thermal my hat

[robair]

Gday All

I have posted another thread in regards to Coleman stuff.
I can only reiterate that the pricing is red hot and I will pass these savings directly to you all.
As an indicator on pricing I can state that you take the retail price, kick the crap out of it, roll it in the mud and smash a T28 or two into it and you will be getting close!

Cheers
Rob B

[kizza42]

Not gonna make it down on Saturday Hope you all have a good one.

[helijeli]

Sadly I wont make it down today either. Too many things on today. Should be down tomorrow morning instead.
Kieren, I copped a bit of glare from the previous post, then realized it was your shiny Gold wings...nice!

[paulj]

Yes, congrats on new gold wings Kieran.
Unfortunately I'm not feeling too well this morning so I
won't be down for a fly.
Hopefully I'll be ok tomorrow and will come down then.
Enjoy the day guys, see you tomorrow.

Paul

[robair]

Gday All

I choose to be optimistic re this forecast.
The Cub has to get a go this weekend and I also plan to unleash my refurb'd P40.
Therefore any rain can just sod off!!!

General MET Briefing
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


2146 UTC 05/11/09 AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA
GENERAL MET MESSAGE BRIEFING



Prepared for: ROBFLIGHT

YSSY
IDN42903
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES

SYDNEY AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING
ISSUED AT 1648Z ON THE 05/11/2009 [0348 ON THE 06/11/2009 LOCAL]

SYDNEY TAF: (THIS TAF MAY NOT BE THE LATEST ISSUE)
TAF YSSY 051639Z 0518/0624
11015KT 9999 -SHRA FEW010 BKN025
FM060000 08015KT 9999 SCT025
FM061000 06010KT 9999 SCT025
RMK
T 18 19 21 21 Q 1024 1025 1026 1025


TAF SUMMARY:
A HIGH IN THE TASMAN SEA MAINTAINS AN EASTERLY AIRSTREAM OVER SYDNEY.
MODERATE EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS TODAY. CLOUDY WITH THE ODD PASSING
SHOWER THIS MORNING. THE CLOUD COVER WILL BREAK UP LATER TODAY AS THE
WINDS TEND MORE NORTHEAST.

THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL:
NIL WITHIN 20NM OF SYDNEY AIRPORT.

OTHER POSSIBILITIES:
20% CHANCE OF MORE PASSING SHOWERS OVERNIGHT FRIDAY AND IN TO
SATURDAY MORNING, 09/24Z.


SYDNEY OUTLOOK:
SATURDAY : SHOWER OR TWO. CITY MAX: 22
SUNDAY : CHANCE SHOWER. CITY MAX: 24

REGARDS
IAN UNTIL 7AM, THEN RICHARD.

NOTES:
1. THIS BRIEFING IS NOT AMENDED BETWEEN ROUTINE ISSUES. FOR
OPERATIONAL PLANNING, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE LATEST TAF OR
TTF.

[Drew]

My PT20 is back together with a new motor mount, steel reinforced nose (for balance) and ailerons which go the right way!!!

I'm real keen to 1/ see it in the air and 2/ have a go if I can.

I will be down tomorrow AM unless it looks shocking or unsuitable.

[srl]

All done Drew despite the wind , good work.

srl

[Drew]

Thanks guys - especially Steve & Chris for helping me get 2 5/8 (sorry for the imperial measurements here :wink: ) really good flights. It was a pleasure to actually get on the sticks on my baby even though the wind did make it a challenge.

Thanks and congrats to Chris for the beautiful blind reed catch landing when the battery died.
Thanks and much kudos to Steve for rescuing an obviously stricken craft whn I got seriously blown off course!

I had a great day and even better - returned with a little more flight time and no repairs

[~KevJ~]

hey guys ill see whoever down there between 9-10..

[helijeli]

Should be able to pop down to the field for a couple of hours at 11am.
Weather looks good (although Hot).
See you down there (whoever's going).

[Drew]

Great to be in the air again. With some batteries from the latest HobbyKing order, I was able t oscore quick turnarounds.

A great first flight, followed by a loop easily but nervously performed in the second. A "pretty good" landing for my first - maybe a little over flared a little too early but nothing stopping me now... until I tried to take off. I made the mistake of trying to level up a right hand bank after takeoff by using more rudder and cartwheeled into the turf. Minimal front-end damage which has already been repaired .

Thanks Steve for the tutoring and the post-fly show and tell.