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Post by jirvin4505 on Jul 21, 2008 22:56:24 GMT 10
>Info from the Lismore club... Ezza round 2?
Hi guys, posting this on behalf of the Lismore guys. Great comp in a
beautiful part of the world.
Pearces Creek, NSW
Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August 2008
HOULIHANS CREEK ROAD, PEARCES CREEK
Events: Open Thermal Glider Rudder Elevator Spoiler
Entry Fee: Open Thermal or RES Glider - $10.00
Programme
Saturday, 30th 9:30am Pilot Briefing 10:00am Flying Starts Finish
around 4pm Refreshments at Eltham Pub
Sunday, 31st 9.00am Pilot Briefing 9.15am Flying Starts 2.00pm Trophy
Presentations Refreshments at Eltham Pub
Open Thermal Glider including / RES
Any glider may enter and attempt a 10 minute thermal flight in 12
minutes working time.
Group scoring will be used and the best flight each heat will be
awarded 1,000 points. Other fliers in each heat will be graded against
the best performer. Standard 15 m Spot landings.
We will attempt to run as many rounds as possible. If 6 or more rounds
are actually completed the worst round score for each competitor will
be dropped.
Note: 2 RES will be flown within the same event as Open, but scores
will be separated and a trophy awarded for the highest score in RES.
Bring your hat, block out cream, Aeroguard, beach umbrella or canopy
(there is Some Limited tree shade), Stop Watch, and Tx key for
Silvertone Keyboard and friendly attitude, Spots will be as usual.
Enquires: Phil Crandon
e-mail phil_crandon pm me (jirvin4505) for complete email
Directions will be emailed back
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR INTENT TO ATTEND.
ACCOMMODATION: Garden Inn Motel (beside Tavern) 02 66285666
Alstonville Settlers Motel 02 66285285
Arcadia Motel Goonellabah 02 66241999
Alstonville Leisure Village Caravan Park 02 66280146
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Post by sean on Jul 21, 2008 23:39:51 GMT 10
Hi Jeff,
I've been in touch with Ezza via email regarding this. It looks like Ken, Eric and myself are keen to go. Will you be able to make it Jeff?
Sean.
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Post by jirvin4505 on Jul 21, 2008 23:49:03 GMT 10
Hi Jeff, I've been in touch with Ezza via email regarding this. It looks like Ken, Eric and myself are keen to go. Will you be able to make it Jeff? Sean. Yes I'm in ;D Will go out and get some winch practice with Ken on Thursday. Now we have to get Shane onboard! Anybody want to be a sponsored flyer?Your chance to have a taste of thermal comp with a low stress supportive team? I have my perennial club glider (2.8m vac bag thermal trash) model for loan - been known to make an old crusty thermal soarer look good on occasions  . Good safe way to have a go at comp. Shane used it in his last comp. I have a spare winch. Send me a PM for details cheers jeff |
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Post by ezza on Jul 22, 2008 0:14:25 GMT 10
Hi Jeff, I'm definately in. It is the only comp within 3hrs of where I live.  I need to get some line for my winch. Is the club still getting a bulk order? Also want to get a good battery. I could just pinch the one out of the tractor, although it might be a little large. ;D Eric |
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Post by chamm37 on Jul 22, 2008 16:37:48 GMT 10
i sent u a pm jeff ;D
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Post by skyboyken on Jul 22, 2008 23:15:21 GMT 10
I'm definitely in,
Leave pass is organised and I'll be relying on the XP to make me look good!
Ken.
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Post by jirvin4505 on Jul 22, 2008 23:33:40 GMT 10
Hi Jeff, I'm definately in. It is the only comp within 3hrs of where I live. I need to get some line for my winch. Is the club still getting a bulk order? Also want to get a good battery. I could just pinch the one out of the tractor, although it might be a little large. ;D Eric Hi Eric looking like a good turnout allready for the comp  Club is still investigating the line order - however we have slowed a little on the process now that Model Flight carry the red stretchy japanese stuff a a lower price than bringing in Speedline from OS. We are going to do some tests on the Model Flight line and then decide - initial impressions look good. I purchased a new winch battery from Dave at airstike at the Armidale comp ($150) - I tried to source the same battery here in Brisbane from the rv people and they were much more expensive. Sailplane Australia shows the typical batteries being used - just need somebody with battery contacts to source them here in SE Qld. cheers jeff |
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Post by portfox on Jul 25, 2008 12:57:55 GMT 10
I'd be there, but nothing to fly in the RES class, only have my steppup thats modified (aileron, flap)
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Post by felix on Jul 25, 2008 17:33:43 GMT 10
jirvin in relation to the winch batteries i sell discount auto spares and may be able to source them.just need the dimensions,CCA rating and type of battery used.
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Post by jirvin4505 on Jul 25, 2008 18:31:05 GMT 10
jirvin in relation to the winch batteries i sell discount auto spares and may be able to source them.just need the dimensions,CCA rating and type of battery used. That would be very useful Here are some candidates Delkor Puma 790CCA winch battery. I got one of these from Airstrike for $150 in January 2008 www.rc-sailplane.com.au/accessory_detail.php?accID=49Supreme [USA] Hummer battery 800CCA www.rc-sailplane.com.au/accessory_detail.php?accID=50The is a maximum size to meet the rule specifications example..Case Dimensions. Case dimensions [excluding terminals] in mm are: L = 258 W =172 H = 182 Giving a total of 612mm, well under the MAAA requirement of 625mm. I expect you will be able to do better than the RV suppliers here in Brisbane who wanted well over $200 for this type of battery. cheers Jeff |
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Post by felix on Jul 25, 2008 20:27:18 GMT 10
over $200!!? yeah fair to say i can do alot better than that at first glance but i can see why they are so expensive (high CCA for case dimensions)......what type of battery would you prefer? lead acid,sealed or marine deep cycle.my guess is a normal lead acid would last out a day and be alot cheaper but care must be taken when transporting so maybe a battery box would be a good idea
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Post by jirvin4505 on Jul 25, 2008 21:15:43 GMT 10
over $200!!? yeah fair to say i can do alot better than that at first glance but i can see why they are so expensive (high CCA for case dimensions)......what type of battery would you prefer? lead acid,sealed or marine deep cycle.my guess is a normal lead acid would last out a day and be alot cheaper but care must be taken when transporting so maybe a battery box would be a good idea Hi Felix The batteries I listed were the common choice after a lot of evaluation by the winch (electric slope) launching lads. They are calcium which I think means they are sealed. Did some research before taking the no brain approach and buying what was suggested. Some lads still use the normal lead acid but i had pretensions of grandeur and wanted to use what the big boys suggested. So if you have some battery contacts see what you can get either of the listed batteries for? cheers jeff |
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Post by felix on Jul 25, 2008 21:48:19 GMT 10
No problems jeff leave it with me and I’ll see what I can dig up Monday.
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Post by chamm37 on Aug 4, 2008 13:27:11 GMT 10
so who is going and want to arrange something ;D
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Post by chamm37 on Aug 4, 2008 13:43:44 GMT 10
Now guys we want to organise this now so that i can book a room fo all of us to sleep in......At the moment it is looking like Arcadia Motel Goonellabah 02 66241999 because they have the cheapest acomidation........For 5 people it is $95 for the night and you will have a single bed each and one person will have to sleep on a mattress or if there is 4 we will each have a bed ;D
Either way you have got accomidation for a really low price ;D
So come on guys who are coming and either post it on here or pm me for any further contacts or want to talk me or jeff about it please
Regards,
Chris ;D
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