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Helicopter pilots are different

February 5, 2018 RCadmin14 General

Here is a good reason why grumpy old Manfred always anticipates the worst.    

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Merv the Rocket Man

April 25, 2015 RCadmin14 General

The East Coast RC Flyers flying field has become the centre of aviation in Tasmania with the launch of several rockets. Merv is a rocket flyer enthusiast and he introduced us to his hobby. It

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Kole’s Foamboard Bug

March 17, 2015 RCadmin14 General

The disease is spreading and young Kole has the BUG – the “foamboard-building-bug.” It is highly contagious, and there is no antidote presently available. Some have tried to make a tea with balsa dust and

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Advanced Landing Techniques

September 28, 2014 RCadmin14 General

By now, everyone is able to perform the perfect belly landing with a Bixler or a wing. Some have even mastered to land on all three wheels, or two wheels, in the case of a

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How to launch a wing – safely

July 21, 2014 RCadmin14 General

Launching a wing with a pusher prop can be quite hazardous (see picture below). If, during a launch, one doesn’t take the hand away quickly, the prop can cut into the fingers and/or hand, causing

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How to determine the wind direction

March 9, 2014 RCadmin14 General

Determining the wind direction is not an easy task. The Bureau of Meteorology employs public servants and pays them a good salary to find an answer to this question using expensive electronic and mechanical equipment.

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Logo Design

January 29, 2014 RCadmin14 General

There are a few designs ready for commenting. Either leave a comment (log in) or send me an email with your choice or choices. If you have another idea, please let me know, but we

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Welcome messages from other clubs

January 28, 2014 RCadmin14 General

I have contacted other clubs to have our website links exchanged. This helps with the rankings during Google searches. These are the answers so far – I will add other responses when they come in.

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Paul’s Model Railway

January 17, 2014 RCadmin14 General

When flying the Bixler is getting too exciting, Paul relaxes by driving his model railway. He has done a great job displaying a working coal mine – in part, based on the Fingal mine.

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Mike’s Nostalgic Gliding

January 16, 2014 RCadmin14 General

I was living in Casino NSW some 40years ago. The radio I think was a Titan, made in Australia. The glider was Graupner Foka about 2 meters, maybe a little more. I flew it for

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Next Flying Day

In addition to our regular flying day there will be a Working Bee this Sunday, 25th of July

Come and join us at the field every Sunday morning for our regular flying day (weather permitting).

Club planes and dual control flying instructors are available if you would like to have a stress free trial flight.

This is a fun hobby and a great social club, everyone is welcome.

Recent Posts

  • Sunday 18th October 2020 October 19, 2020
  • Australia Day Fly-in 2020 (Sunday 26th January) January 1, 2020
  • Australia Day Fly-In 2019 December 30, 2018
  • Annual General Meeting 2018 June 25, 2018
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