13-07-2012, 08:21 PM
I've not looked at McCoy in the past couple of days, but I'm sure it will be in terrible shape - don't even think about maidening your new machine there Gazz, it would be a wasted trip.
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13-07-2012, 09:28 PM
Thanks guys, I figured as much!
George I will give you a ring when and where, will probably be Sunday at PEMAC as I have a few things to fine tune tomorrow to be happy (you know what a pedantic prick I can be)
I will post a few pics in about half an hour, Its been a very fiddley and at times frustrating modification, but it looks the goods. I'm happy.
George I will give you a ring when and where, will probably be Sunday at PEMAC as I have a few things to fine tune tomorrow to be happy (you know what a pedantic prick I can be)
I will post a few pics in about half an hour, Its been a very fiddley and at times frustrating modification, but it looks the goods. I'm happy.
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16-07-2012, 09:31 PM
Guy's Let me know the possibility of mowing Field this week as i have some spare time this week and can go down and mow if it is possible to do.
Is it Too wet or not ?
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Is it Too wet or not ?
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18-07-2012, 08:20 PM
An update: Whereas it's still too wet to mow at the moment, the field is improving. There's a chance of rain tomorrow which is unwelcome news (... to say the ****ing least!) but if it doesn't hit hard, or at all, then we should get some good flying at McCoy on Saturday.
Unfortunately, I can't be available to mow the strip on Friday afternoon, which was my original plan. The grass isn't bad (we were using it today without dramas) but it could do with a low cut with a grasscatcher - if someone can manage that then great, otherwise we could either do it on Saturday morning (would require three or more mowers to get it done quickly) or give it a miss and just get on with the show.
Unfortunately, I can't be available to mow the strip on Friday afternoon, which was my original plan. The grass isn't bad (we were using it today without dramas) but it could do with a low cut with a grasscatcher - if someone can manage that then great, otherwise we could either do it on Saturday morning (would require three or more mowers to get it done quickly) or give it a miss and just get on with the show.
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18-07-2012, 08:26 PM
Is there someone in the club with access to a Bobcat and a few hours to spare?
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19-07-2012, 05:15 PM
(18-07-2012, 08:26 PM)kizza42 Wrote: Is there someone in the club with access to a Bobcat and a few hours to spare?
No one replied! I guess none of us have access to one.
Have we considered a hire? maybe everyone chips in a few dollars? There are a few and this guy is in Parramatta on gumtree.http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/parramatta/other-building-trades/bobcat-and-tipper/314997295
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20-07-2012, 06:49 PM
Who has an update?
I haven't flown for so long that I was contemplating a post in "Introduce yourself here" as I feel like it has been so long, I have regressed to a newbie. What is a LiPo?
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20-07-2012, 08:21 PM
Field Is in Good Shape,
Fully Mowed low Runway, including helicopter area.
Driving in Is Fine as long as it doesnt ...... won't say the word, it will be Fine.
Hope you guys have a great one Tommorow, i have morning committments work Etc, I may be down After Lunch will see how i go.
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Fully Mowed low Runway, including helicopter area.
Driving in Is Fine as long as it doesnt ...... won't say the word, it will be Fine.
Hope you guys have a great one Tommorow, i have morning committments work Etc, I may be down After Lunch will see how i go.
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20-07-2012, 09:56 PM
Looks great Steve. Sincere thanks for mowing.
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20-07-2012, 10:26 PM
Nice work Steve.
Thanks a lot for the effort.
Thanks a lot for the effort.
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20-07-2012, 10:38 PM
Thanks for the strip mate. Good to see the .... Hasn't done any damage this week. C u guys there tomorrow.
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20-07-2012, 11:30 PM
Good work Steve,its as good as a bowling green,cheers
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21-07-2012, 01:06 AM
What an effort Steve. Super. 
I have kids soccer then dentist then shopping.
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Maybe afternoon or Sunday will bring some of my big planes
I have kids soccer then dentist then shopping...
Maybe afternoon or Sunday will bring some of my big planes
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21-07-2012, 09:41 AM
Muchas gracias senor Steve.
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25-07-2012, 07:44 PM
I had a look at the runway late this afternoon and was pleasantly surprised ..... for a ****ing change. It's looking pretty good, considering the rain we had earlier in the week. I don't know whether the mid-week mob had a fly today, but there's only the westernmost quarter of the strip which is wet, with one pool which is holding water. Overall, it's usable and should get better before the weekend.
I think I might slip in there for a few lazy circuits tomorrow afternoon if it doesn't get windy .... before I forget how to operate my ****ing transmitter. The forecast is looking good for the next four days (with only a 10% chance of 1 to 5mm tomorrow and Sunday), but predictably, it's tipped to go bad again early next week.
Good work by the work-crew on the ramp too - we should find driving in much easier now, nice job!
I think I might slip in there for a few lazy circuits tomorrow afternoon if it doesn't get windy .... before I forget how to operate my ****ing transmitter. The forecast is looking good for the next four days (with only a 10% chance of 1 to 5mm tomorrow and Sunday), but predictably, it's tipped to go bad again early next week.
Good work by the work-crew on the ramp too - we should find driving in much easier now, nice job!
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25-07-2012, 08:26 PM
Yeh! That would be Fuc%K&ng right. First Saturday for over a month the strip might be OK for my big planes and I have to bloody work................ SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT!!!
I am happy to take over from "robair"as the phychotic out of control weather god blasphemer because I want to kill everyone and anyone that has had anything to do with the frigging crap weather we have been having for the last 2 months...... El ninio has gone my arse.
I will probably need to turn on my GPS next time I want to find our frigging field.................. SHIT!!!!
Take a breath Gazz .......... SHIT.
PS: Thank christ I have a seaplane... its the only thing thats keeping me sane!
I am happy to take over from "robair"as the phychotic out of control weather god blasphemer because I want to kill everyone and anyone that has had anything to do with the frigging crap weather we have been having for the last 2 months...... El ninio has gone my arse.
I will probably need to turn on my GPS next time I want to find our frigging field.................. SHIT!!!!
Take a breath Gazz .......... SHIT.
PS: Thank christ I have a seaplane... its the only thing thats keeping me sane!
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25-07-2012, 10:29 PM
Right-o. I have Friday off so I will go mow in the arvo. My turn. I cant fly until Sunday.
So which kind person is minding my 60kW power supply?
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25-07-2012, 11:29 PM
Update: Willy has improved things, by dropping the probability of rain tomorrow and Sunday to 5% chance of 1 to 5mm - "keep it up champ!"
Dave - I can give you a hand on Friday afternoon, I've scheduled stuff on Friday to free up the afternoon for an important "Community Service" activity like this. Please let me know when you're planning to be there.
Dave - I can give you a hand on Friday afternoon, I've scheduled stuff on Friday to free up the afternoon for an important "Community Service" activity like this. Please let me know when you're planning to be there.
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26-07-2012, 07:08 AM
I reckon around 2.00pm Steve
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26-07-2012, 02:06 PM
Sorry I can't drop by and help you guys but my schedule this week is off the ricker.
Thanks for the effort.
Thanks for the effort.
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27-07-2012, 01:01 AM
Update Dave: Put tomorrow's plans on hold 
It's bucketing down here at the moment, and I've got to get off-line now before I overload the profanity filter
It's bucketing down here at the moment, and I've got to get off-line now before I overload the profanity filter
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27-07-2012, 10:07 AM
Gday Steve
Yeh that downpour was very short however very very sharp.
Will be no good for the field at all.
Cheers
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Yeh that downpour was very short however very very sharp.
Will be no good for the field at all.
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27-07-2012, 10:34 AM
Isn't that strange that in Baulko, 5 minutes away as the crow flies, we didn't have a drop.
Obviously the rain gods are at it again!
Hopefully things will improve over the next 24 hours or so!!
Obviously the rain gods are at it again!
Hopefully things will improve over the next 24 hours or so!!
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27-07-2012, 02:36 PM
Anyone has any update on the conditions today? Did the feild survive the heavy $^%&* yesterday?
Can I bring my geared planes and Jets on Saturday
Can I bring my geared planes and Jets on Saturday
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27-07-2012, 02:44 PM
I'll let you know later George - just about to go to the field now and see what can be done with it.
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27-07-2012, 05:44 PM
Half of the runway isn't currently in a serviceable state for planes with undercarriage. I went over there with my mower this afternoon, but didn't even start the thing up once I walked along the runway and checked things over. There is water on it from the taxiway west - putting a wheel down in that at speed would not be advisable.
The eastern half of the runway was alright though and would support planes that could use just that portion of the strip.
There's a chance that it might improve for Sunday morning, and that would be my recommendation at this stage.
On a brighter note - our PRCAC signs have been installed by the PCC. Not quite where I thought they were supposed to go, but two new signs have been put on posts and they look pretty good.
The eastern half of the runway was alright though and would support planes that could use just that portion of the strip.
There's a chance that it might improve for Sunday morning, and that would be my recommendation at this stage.
On a brighter note - our PRCAC signs have been installed by the PCC. Not quite where I thought they were supposed to go, but two new signs have been put on posts and they look pretty good.
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