[chrism]

Hi all,
Is anybody thinking of flying tomorrow morning, especially someone whom has a key, as I am intending on going down for a couple of hours from 8-30am or so. If no key is available I will be walking in. I am hoping the at the grass is not too long.
See you there!
Chris M

[Drew]

I'm saving my brownie points for maybe Wednesday AM.

[smuzz]

Yes Drew, according to Willyweather, Wednesday looks pretty good - especially in the morning where the breeze is supposed to be only 2 km/h at 0700. By around 0800 or 0900 it should also be excellent ... as long as the strip isn't under water. Owen and I will go over there tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon and have a look at the ground - we'll report back here in the early evening.

[gbanger]

I am coming down at 9 for a few hours.
See you there Chris
Gazz

[chrism]

Hi Guys,
Just got back from the field and there is a little too much water lying on the strip for the larger balsa planes, so I intend on trying tomorrow morning with Drew and Steve B.
I may go back this arvo with some hand lauch planes.

Gary,
Sorry that I just missed you and hope that you didn't go down just to open up the gates for me.

Cheers
Chris

[chrism]

Hi Guys,
Is there someone available tomorrow morning to open up the gates at around 8-30am or can a key be made available as I understand that a few members are keen to fly.
I have partially mown the strip and the forecast is promising so it is all good to go.
Chris M

[smuzz]

Chris - KevB is set to arrive at about 8:30am, so he'll open the gates then.
Thanks for mowing the cross-strip!
Cheers,
Stevem

[chrism]

Thanks for the heads up Steve.

[smuzz]

    "All systems GO!"

[secant0give]

"All systems GO!"

Cool I might get down there for some stick time as well. Not long finished puting a new motor and ESC in an old model might be a good time to try her out.

Jason

[chancol]

Any one keen to fly on Thursday morning or Friday morning?

[smuzz]

Any one keen to fly on Thursday morning or Friday morning?

Colin - Owen and I might get there for a morning fly, can't be absolutely certain just yet. I'll post back here later.
By the way, SteveB managed to get your plane out of the tree near Grace Removals this morning - he used a telescopic pole and managed to get it free. I think ChrisM might have the plane to return to you.
All the best,
SteveM

[chrism]

Hi Steve,
I am keen for a couple of hours from 8-30am or so and I think Steve B, Kieran, Jason are also interested.
Let's enjoy the good conditions while it lasts.
Cheers
Chris M

[smuzz]

Sounds good Chris - we've got our batteries back on the charger now.
Just have to get the Trojan back into flying condition after re-painting it, should be good to go for tomorrow.
Cheers,
S

[Drew]

It was perfect flying conditions today and we had a great turnout with a range of planes. Special thanks to Kieran for bringing his forms and green pen and also hanging around for my two cursed "last flights".

The first was the whirlwind REACH. It ejected the battery just the other side of the reeds (in front of the tower) and floated to a satisfyingly soft landing. For some reason, as it was descending, I insisted on holding up evlevator ant attemted to keept he wings level!!!??? No plane damage but unfortunately, a lost 3S1000mAh battery. Kieran drove arround t oassist and gave me a lift back.

The last cursed "last flight" was with my PT20. I was starting to practice Gold wing maneuvers as well as other things that may not even have a name as maneuvers. I'd got quite low and thought I was on the other side of the wires so levelled up and started to climb. A mighty BANG! and a lurch of the plane indicated that I was indeed much closer to the wires than I thought. I was able to glide it in neatly to the back paddock. Again no damage (other than a black mark on the wing from the wire) and a second drive around the back in two flights .

I fought the wires and survived! - and I have a witness to prove it .


I need to collect some more browne points and try to finish a PC9 build. If the weather's still good on Saturday, I hope to see you then.

Happy, and safe flying,
Drew.

[samste]

Yes i will be down again Tommorow around 830ish

steve

[paulj]

Been thinking of you guys all week.
Unfortunately, Pat has been unwell so that has curtailed
my flying.
Hopefully, she will be well enough for me to join you all on Sunday.
Hope Santa has been kind to you all.

[samste]

Been thinking of you guys all week.
Unfortunately, Pat has been unwell so that has curtailed
my flying.
Hopefully, she will be well enough for me to join you all on Sunday.
Hope Santa has been kind to you all.

Hopefully Pat gets Better Soon Paul.

As for Flying this week, Quick Update -

It has been very nice the last two mornings, and its been good to get some air time in with some nice circuit flying by all.
Steve M Son is an up and coming Flier and very quick with the controls. Will probably put us all too shame soon .
The New paint job by Steve M on The T28 looks Great.
Keven B new depron build is a winner. ( Going to copy the design but Don't Tell kevin)
John, Victor, Cris, Secant0give, Colin also down, With Cris doing some very nice flying with the 3d extra.
But yes its been a lot of Fun and not sure if There's any Flying Tommorow by any, I may go Down for another early morning Fly Though.

If i Don't see all, Hope you all have a great New Years and a safe one

Steve

[gbanger]

These weather conditions are to perfect to miss.
I will be walking in for a fly this afternoon about 4pm.

Gazz

[chrism]

Hi all,
I intend on flying in the morning from around 8-00am till 10-00am (weather permitting), last practice before Aust Day - I'm still on hol's.
Probably will have to walk in, if anyone is interested in joining me come on down.
Cheers Chris M

[smuzz]

Hopefully we'll be able to join you Chris, but got to do some running around with the car before we get there.
Cheers,
Steve

[secant0give]

Look at this forcast is nice and still for Saturday morning !!
Picking up to about 12 knots later if it makes it to that, big high means nice and stable air

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[gbanger]

Hello Pilots

I am on holidays this week and will be flying at the field most days from 9 till 2 weather permitting.
Will post each morning with probable flying times.

Gazz

[brotherblonde]

Gazz,

I am too.
I'll check with Mrs brotherblonde to see if I can get down during school hours too.

[gbanger]

Hi Andrew

I am flying today from 9 and tomorrow as well might see you there

Gazz

[smuzz]

I could see you at the field from upstairs as I was leaving the house for work this morning Gazz - the flying conditions looked excellent again. Have a good day and make the best of it while it lasts!

[brotherblonde]

Gazz, couldn't today as it was the 1st day back at school. Tomorrow I have to be at the kids swimming carnival......all day! We'll keep in touch re the rest of the week.

[gbanger]

Looks like a scorcher tomorrow
Im only flying from 8 till 11.
Had to abort today at 12, it was to bloody hot.
Had alot of fun though.
Hopefully Wednesday morning will see some cooler conditions.
Gazz

[gbanger]

I will be flying tomorrow morning (friday) from 8 ish, if any body would like to join me.
Weather permiting of course.
Gazz

[smuzz]

Mate, I'd love to - but ... my CFI hasn't given me permission to fly any of our planes solo yet, so I'll have to get my trainer finished and hopefully maiden it on the weekend.
Have a good one Gazz.