Tom Ruut

  Hi Dave,   You described very well an important  facet of aeromodelling problem solving,the "sit and stare".

 As they say inOz,letsavago!

  Me too!

  Let it be....me!

I am feeling lucky!

 A Y lead is the way to go!

  Nothing flies quite like a Cub!We need more of them in Australia.

  He looks like a kamikaze pilot lining up the USS Lexington.

Ee,bar goom,luddie!

  I always thought that an old hearse would make a good aeromodellers car.

  Hey Andy,did you eat the baked beans before they exploded?

  I am looking forward to getting the new BMW X6.There is plenty of space on the back for planes and stuff.The current X5 has 2 12V outlets in the back for leccies.

  I found after a 7 year break,try and fly at every possible opportunity.Maximise your 'stick' time.Once a month is not enough.

  Thanks Timbo.

  Santa gave me a Great Planes Giant Big Stik for Xmas.Wingspan 80".The box suggests engines of 1.20-1.60 size.Can anyone share their engine choices with me?

  Mode 1 or Mode 2,switching is a bit like learning to fart and chew gum at the same time[quote attributed to ex US president,Lyndon Johnson.]

  Good gear but shame about the price.

  Looks great,I want one preferably 1.20 FS  or .90 2c size.

  The Boomerang is a beaut trainer and I would be a bit controversial here and recommend the 60[10cc] version as a big plane is easier to fly and see.The price difference is minimal.ARTFs are actually cheaper than kits and probably scatch build too.It is easy to get up to 100 quid by the time you buy wood,glues,covering,wheels,tanks and other hardware.Do anything to fly soon and often.I fly 3 times a week but I am lucky because I am 10 minutes from the field.   As Timbo says get the same radio as the instructor or as stocked by the local shop as you will need help to program it.This is important!

  Is the Ben Buckle kit available yet?Is there an Australian agent for Ben Buckle?

  Good point Adam.

Hi Paul,   Does anyone use those hot melt glues for aeromodelling?

Thanks Colin.I look forward to taking delivery.

Hi Colin,   How can I get a Bushwhacker kit?Do they come in ARTF?

  I have an Astrohog that flies very well with a Saito 65 FS.I am getting an Ultimate Big Stick with an 80" wing span and the recommended size engine is 1.20-1.60?The Hogs wingspan is 70",i would have thought that a 90 would be more than enough for the Stick.Or am I missing some factor like drag increasing with the cube of the span.Can some one please enlighten me.