Club Advanced Trainer
The Tasmanian Model Aeronautical Association (TMAA) has granted our club around $600.00 towards the purchase of training equipment. We have on order a Phoenix Classic EP Trainer model from Rojs Hobbies in Melbourne. These are the details: Wingspan: 1420mm (55.9in) Length: 1070mm (42.1in) Weight: 1700g~2000g Engine: 35-48 electric Built up Balsa and Plywood contruction (Laser […]
Throttle Hold
We had a few cut fingers recently with the throttle being accidentally moved and the hand was near the prop. Almost all transmitters have a Throttle Hold or Throttle Cut function – for our purpose, the two terms mean the same. This function disables the throttle stick until you flick a switch to turn it […]
Flying Field Naming
It is about time we gave our flying field a better name than “flying field.” Please log in and make a few suggestions in the Comments box below. Angelika suggested “Killing Fields,” but this can only come from a photographer who loves to take pictures of bits and pieces – or it may be related […]
Wrapped in St Marys
The East Coast RC Flyers will take part in the 2014 “Wrapped in St Marys” festival (1st of June). Local artists wrap power poles in colourful textile art and handcraft. Amongst other attractions, the festival includes the St Marys Car Show and an exhibition of some of our club’s model aeroplanes. The forecast is for […]
How to determine the wind direction
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. In the field we don’t have this option, so we have to improvise. Here are some well-proven ways to achieve […]
Logo Design
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 have to make up our minds at some time. Logo 1 Logo 2 Logo 3 Logo […]