planedriver

. My son's Van has a big NO PB sign on the battery cover. Nev

If the battery was then changed with the common lead acid type, the charging system would probably not be suitable.

Out of curiosity, what type of van Nev?

Quite well explained nunans. To some, a battery is just a battery.

I'm sure your explanation helped others understand some of the differences.

Some don't realise that if you charge certain batteries the wrong way, there is also a possibility of the K'boooom factor,

"Hells Bells" not again. Yet another really sad story to read on these forums.

I still cannot comprehend why when there is a sad occurence like this, that we never seem to get a report as to the possible cause, and everything seems to get brushed under the carpet, rarely to be heard of again.

There will always be a few well-intentioned speculators who may not have the full story, but in so many cases, there are other knowlegable flyers close to the scene, who may not be too far from the truth with what has happened.

There seems to be so much official secrecy over these events with the RAA, but if an initial report said the throttle cable stuck or a rudder cable appears to have broken, however, further investigations need to be made, many pilots could check these things a bit closer, which may possibly prevent a re-occurence.

"Maybe" being the operative word, is not directly pointing a finger of blame to any manufacturer or faulty component, it is simply stating a possibility which if notified in a timely fashion, could possibly save the life of one of our mates, or even ourselves.

One hell of a lot more needs to be done to overcome this issue, or, am I wrong?

My condolences go out to all those suffering a loss, and to the pilot RIP.

You might not think it's overly exciting,but I thought it was great.

I have flown quite a few R/C models over the years, though not recently,

Are they really difficult to fly?

Avgas soaks into the wood and fabric over time and the smell is intoxicating. I cant get enough of it. Its the same with Castrol R at a race track, lovely.

P.S. I also have to stick my nose over the top of a saucepan cooking beetroot.

It takes me back to the days when I used to cook them up in an old gas copper, before going out on a trades bike delivering green groceries and chucking over-ripe tomatoes at the snobby college kids waiting at the bus stop, who looked down on me for trying to a shilling.

Fortunately i'm reformed.

But only just!

I dunno...........I love the smell of old aeroplane.

Just like getting into a real old car with it's leather and woodwork.

They have a smell of their own, which is nothing like the plastics smell you get these days.

An airfield I visit has an old Auster and I just love sticking my head inside for a sniff.

I wonder what the psychcologists make out of my fetish:question: (and yours) maybe it's just an age thing, or they're looking for a Government grant for the opportunity to investigate us!

Got to worry about people wanting to know what the inside of an egyptian tomb smells like let alone wondering what a ghost smells like. From a psychiatric point of view I think their private passtimes would be suspect.

Welcome Ivan

Nice little airport Albion Park, not too busy.

Treat the misses right, and she'll never be lost to know what to buy you for Christmas, Easter, Birthday, Ramadan, or whatever else you can think of.

Sounds like you're having fun.

Keep us posted.

Kind Regards

Planey

Loved it!

Thanks for posting. What a fantastic trip.

The RV paint job looks great too.

By the way, was the music Ottmar Liebert?

Good to to see you both back safe and sound after a great trip.

Kind regards

Planey

To all our overseas visitors to this wonderful site, as well as those already here in Oz, I personally wish to extend you a very warm Aussie , as would everyone else here on this site.

The site originally catered mainly for sport and recreational pilots here in Oz, but it has grown so much from it's early days, it's almost beyond belief.

Everyone on this site would have to have some degree of aviation addiction in their blood-stream, otherwise they wouldn't be here.

We now happily cater for the interests of all like minded people, whether their interests lie in very basic flying, trikes, gyros, light sport aircraft, and simulator pilots, model-aircraft (which may be the reason so many of got hooked in the first place) to our good friends in general aviation and including some current airline pilots.

To cater for the needs of all, and keep everyone happy, would be a hefty task without a bit of outside input.

It is so encouraging to see so many new vistors attracted to the site, and we love to hear from you.

Don't be shy, simply register (it's free) and make a post. You will be guaranteed a very warm welcome and we'd love to add you to our list of mates.

If however, you should feel that there is more you'd like from the site to retain your interest, please let us know.

The hard working Site Administrator and his bunch of great helpers, would love to hear of any improvements that you feel may improve the site for all of us, including you.

If you have any constructive suggestions, please let us know.

I sincerely hope that you get as much pleasure, and learn so much from this site, as I have from being associated with it as just another member, over the past six or so years.

Once again a big "WELCOME"

We look forward to hearing from you all.

Kind Regards

Planey.

It's not cheap but it is cheap to run. (as long as you don't crash too much ...)For the copter I'd just get a package deal, something like this

 

You need radio gear to control is

 

FPV gear

 

And a GoPro camera

 

The Mongrel's Shop

 

So yeah it adds up pretty quickly but if you shop around you can do a bit better. The guy in the links above is the one I use here in Australia.

Thanks for the prompt reply, may not be cheap, but looks like something i'd like to get into.

Heading off to the girlfriends for a few distractions over the weekend, so will check it all out properly when I get back.

Many Thanks,

Planey

Nothing very exciting from me, but I enjoy flying it - it's a hexacopter with FPV gear.Dosn't matter if it's "eye appeal" dosn't please everyone, the footage you got from this flying machine is brilliant in my eyes.

 

Once you've got an ugly-copter or whatever it happens to be called, (thats not important providing it flies well) Whats a ball park figure that one needs to outlay, to get great footage like this from the air?

 

I used to fly aerobatic kites (decades ago) with a third-string to operate an on-board camera.

 

Results like this would have been unheard of then, but i'm led to believe that they've even improved on the crystal set in recent years.

Not that i'm insinuating that Nev ever dressed like that when he went off to work, (sorry if it came across that way Nev)

His avitar is totally different and ultra conservative, and does not make us look twice:yikes: .

I got one of them jobs Planey

What would Nev think?

I'm looking for one of those jobs where people say "do you actually get paid for this"?

All suggestions given serious consideration. (we've all probably got a mate in Watsonia Vic. who we'd like to help out too.

Because there is a treaty obligation that when the RAAF get rid of the aircraft they are to be never able to be made operational again.... Andy

They never stipulated what sex the bird was.

Could just be another cock n bull story!

Helicopter to the rescue http://www.flixxy.com/helicopter-pilot-fishes-rc-plane-from-tree.htm

Some just have to come to grip's with the facts!

Thanks Geoff for posting all those great pics for others such as I to enjoy, who couldn't make it this year.

As a reward, I hope the moderators overlook some of your transgressions in other post's, for the next 12 mths.

Go for it mate, and make havock while the sun shines from down South:rofl:

Although I've never met Slartibartfast he must be highly intelligent and a very wise person.He owns a Morgan Sierra.

Alan.

I'm sure you'd be right on both counts Alan, he seems a top guy to talk to, but not sure that he'll show many favours to "S.A. crawlers" when it comes to moderation of the site, just because you own a Morgan.

If if he didn't have the expence of owning his own well-known Cheetah, he could possibly afford a nice new hat.

Maybe one of the sites sponsors like Bolly, could send him one "Pro Bono"! (please)

I think the one he normally wears which seems to be a trade-mark of his, could be good for keeping both the sun, and flies away, as well as cheeky:ban me please: posters

( If you get too many hats Ross, there's always Ebay)

Welcome! I'm not a pilot (yet) but I've flown RC for many years, recently including 3D flying and I'd love to start doing some FPV :-) Tomwantstobeapilot,

 

Most of us on here would love to own a carbon club too, but we don't all have youth on our side like you..

 

Just get yourself a job both nights and weekends and save hard, and you can do it.

 

Don't forget to give Planey a ring to take him for a spin when you get it.

 

I love to see younger ones on here that have ambition, good on you.

 

Get the oldies to treat you to a TIF (trial instruction flight) at a local school, if you've not already done one.

 

They'll probably curse me because you'll probably then be hooked, but it's something you'll never forget.

 

I took my grandson for a TIF for his 16th Birthday and all the hot chicks at school now think he's a pilot and call him Captain Josh ( Thought you'd like thet bit)

 

Rgds Planey

There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses.

One day, a letter came addressed in a shaky handwriting to God with no actual address.

He thought he should open it to see what it was about.

The letter read:

Dear God,

I am an 83 year old widow, living on a very small pension.

Yesterday someone stole my purse. It had $100 in it, which was all the money I had until my next pension payment.

Next Sunday is Easter, and I had invited two of my friends over for dinner. Without that money, I have nothing to buy food with, have no family to turn to, and you are my only hope. Can you

please help me?

Sincerely, Edna.

The postal worker was touched. He showed the letter to all the other workers. Each one dug into his or her wallet and came up with a few dollars.

By the time he made the rounds, he had collected $96, which they put into an envelope and sent to the woman.

The rest of the day, all the workers felt a warm glow thinking of Edna and the dinner she would be able to share with her friends.

Easter came and went.

A few days later, another letter came from the same old lady addressed to God.

All the workers gathered around while the letter was opened.

It read:-----------------

Dear God,

How can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me?

Because of your gift of love, I was able to fix a glorious dinner for my friends and give Easter eggs to my grand-kids.

We had a very nice day and I told my friends of your wonderful very thoughtful gift.

By the way, there was $4 missing.

I think it might possibly have been those thieving sods at the post office.

Sincerely Yours

Edna

A guy out on the golf course takes a high speed ball right in the crotch.

Writhing in agony, he falls to the ground. As soon as he could manage, he took himself to the doctor.He said 'How bad is it doc? I'm going on my honeymoon next week and my fiancée is still a virgin - in every way'The doctor told him, 'I'll have to put your willie in a splint to let it heal and keep it straight.

It should be okay next week.'

He took four tongue depressors and formed a neat little 4 sided splint, and taped it all together;

an impressive work of art.

The guy mentions none of this to his girl, marries her, and goes on their honeymoon.That night in the motel room, she rips open her blouse to reveal her beautiful breasts.

She said, 'You're the first; no one has EVER touched these.'

He immediately drops his pants and replies, ......'Look at this, you reckon you've been good, mines still in it's original packing crate.

THE NEXT STIMULUS PAYMENTSorry Guys! Something went wrong.

 

So what your saying Frank is "that that there will now be no government subsidy for RAAus membership"

 

Geez mate you know how to make people cry:bash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometime this year, we taxpayers may again receive another 'Economic

 

Stimulus' payment.

 

This is indeed a very exciting program, and I'll explain it by

 

Using a Q & A format:

 

Q. What is an 'Economic Stimulus' payment ?

 

It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.

 

Q. Where will the government get this money ?

 

From taxpayers& Extended Loans from China, to put us further into debit

 

Q. So the government is giving me back my own money ?

 

A. Only a smidgen of it.

 

Q. What is the purpose of this payment ?

 

A. The plan is for you to use the money to purchase ahigh-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.

 

Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China ?

 

A. Shut up.

 

Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the Aust. Economy by

 

Spending your stimulus cheque wisely:

 

If you spend the stimulus money at Coles,the money willgoto China or Sri Lanka .

 

If you spend it on petrol, your money will go to the Arabs.

 

If you purchase a computer, it will go to India , Taiwan or China .

 

If you purchase fruit and vegetables, it will go to Mexico , Honduras and Guatemala.

 

If you buy an efficient car, it will go to Japan or Korea ..

 

If you purchase useless stuff, it will go to Taiwan

 

If you pay your credit cards off, or buy stock, it will goto management bonuses and they will hide itoffshore.

 

Instead, keep the money in Australia by:

 

1) Spending it at garage sales, or

 

2) Going to the footy , or

 

3) Spending it on prostitutes,or

 

4) Beer or

 

5) Tattoos.

 

(These are the only Australian businesses still operating in Australia )

 

Conclusion:

 

Go to a footy game with a tattooed prostitute that you met at a garage-sale and drink beer all day !

 

No need to thank me, I'm just glad I could be of help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometime this year, we taxpayers may again receive another 'Economic

 

Stimulus' payment.

 

This is indeed a very exciting program, and I'll explain it by

 

Using a Q & A format:

 

Q. What is an 'Economic Stimulus' payment ?

 

It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.

 

Q. Where will the government get this money ?

 

From taxpayers& Extended Loans from China, to put us further into debit

 

Q. So the government is giving me back my own money ?

 

A. Only a smidgen of it.

 

Q. What is the purpose of this payment ?

 

A. The plan is for you to use the money to purchase ahigh-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.

 

Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China ?

 

A. Shut up.

 

Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the Aust. Economy by

 

Spending your stimulus cheque wisely:

 

If you spend the stimulus money at Coles,the money willgoto China or Sri Lanka .

 

If you spend it on petrol, your money will go to the Arabs.

 

If you purchase a computer, it will go to India , Taiwan or China .

 

If you purchase fruit and vegetables, it will go to Mexico , Honduras and Guatemala.

 

If you buy an efficient car, it will go to Japan or Korea ..

 

If you purchase useless stuff, it will go to Taiwan

 

If you pay your credit cards off, or buy stock, it will goto management bonuses and they will hide itoffshore.

 

Instead, keep the money in Australia by:

 

1) Spending it at garage sales, or

 

2) Going to the footy , or

 

3) Spending it on prostitutes,or

 

4) Beer or

 

5) Tattoos.

 

(These are the only Australian businesses still operating in Australia )

 

Conclusion:

 

Go to a footy game with a tattooed prostitute that you met at a garage-sale and drink beer all day !