Places to Fly in Perth and Electric Only clubs

[grizzlymatt]

Hi
Iam a electric flyer in Perth and i was woundering if there are any spots that people fly at south of the river and are there any electric only clubs out there. Maybe it could be whorth starting an electric only club somewhere in Perth that we dont have to travel hours to get to ,like most clubs in perth which are dominated by petrol and have huge membership fees. Why should be be paying so much for something thats a hobby. As i have taught myself to fly (used to live in country where there was no club and now have moved to Perth for uni) i havent got any "wings" so to speak so i would have to be trained up on a petrol plane and then fight the sky for electric at the larger clubs , why bother when i can go to a local park. Need so electric clubs closer in perth that are not to expensive on the membership fees

[highace1]

Hey,

Unfortunatley I dont know f any E clubs south of the river but there are a few that are north of the river. Im not sure what size a/c you are talking about but there is a indoor session that happens on a wed night up at the Midland Velodrome (sorry cant remember which wed it is he he) The guys that fly there are great and they are a memeber of a club tht runs on a couple of ovals, memebership is about 80 a year. Drop in and have a chat they will give all the info you will need.

I used to live in Perth no so long ago (joined the RAAF) thats why i cant remember any of the details. If you do go have a chat to Peter Harding, nice guy. Tell him i said hi.

Alex

[grizzlymatt]

iam interested in starting an electric only club in perth south of the river , what is the procedure for setting up a club , would be looking at getting some approval from some local schools and uni grounds for a site to fly at , any one interested or anyone what needs to be done couldnt find any details on the maaa website for starting a new club
thanks
matt

[osmium_192]

Thats very cool, just annoying that ill be leaving perth for the gold coast this wednesday.

Theres alot of great places for electrics. Id say the best way to find suitable parks is to use google earth/maps and look for treeless parks, as well as using a streetmap to ensure its accessible.

I normally fly at the Tomkins Park at the river where wireless hill is. And apparently the council is pretty lineant on planes (electric only). Might be worth asking about that location. What i like about that place is the long length of the park and the low (not zero) trees to the west of the park which means a less disturbed airflow over the area, so a seabreeze is fairly constant and not turbulent which is a pretty rare situation for suburbian parks.
http://maps.google.com/?ll=-32.027489,115.821497&spn=0.008332,0.019956&t=k
(the brown area to the north east end of the park. The cricket grounds are already part of the cricket club and are used regularly.)

Another is maybe the oval at kardinya primary school (that i went to). The bigger public oval, not the school one is a full footy oval with lighting. Its part of the council, but its a nice field. When i was at that school we were visited by the navy and one of their helis which landed there.
http://maps.google.com/?t=k&ll=-32.063701,115.826454&spn=0.008328,0.019956&t=k
(the oval is the one to the eastern side, i never realised there was another to the south of the school (it was out of bounds for students LOL))

This field is ULTRA smooth and even 1" wheels will roll smothly on it, but its like baseball headquarters with baseball practically during flying times, but would be perfect for electrics.
http://maps.google.com/?t=k&ll=-32.05048,115.808365&spn=0.00833,0.019956&t=k

This park is part of Murdoch uni, and is big, but my dad was told to leave the area when he flew helis there. Might be worth asking, but given that its part of a uni might be harder to arrange a club there.
http://maps.google.com/?t=k&ll=-32.073102,115.827634&spn=0.008328,0.019956&t=k

Well these are parks that are "local" to me and so are what im aware of.

Owen

[grizzlymatt]

yeah i was just looking at orgainsing something so that we have a legal place to fly and insurance and iam sure that some of the local schools or uni would have any problems with it , i got permisson from the hale school principal to fly on there grounds when not in use but now since i have moved south of the river looking to find a place and make it offical , any one what i need to do this

[_James_]

grizzlymatt,

south the river here too, Willetton to be exact

using google maps sounds like a great idea, normaly im flying at my highschool oval and would like to fly with others. Why dont us southys have a meet-up somwhere every week or so? instead of a real club?

James

[osmium_192]

Personally i think the informal nature of these clubs mean just meeting up is fine.

Its just that when flying, we really need to be careful not to cause or do anything that can result in legal action. Willetton is really close to where i live. Im in kardinya. and i went to rossmoyne SHS.

Its just kinda not cool that i will be leaving soo soon. Otherwise id be out every now and agian, get to meet up with real people.

Yeah, the google maps are brilliant for determining the flyability of a park. The best example is samson park. on the streetmap its HUGE, but once you look at it on google you realise that its not the best place to fly. (lol i actually went out to have a look before i checked on the maps)
http://maps.google.com/?t=k&ll=-32.069993,115.79886&spn=0.0041,0.007811&t=k

Hmm, tried my links and the zoom seems pretty far out, Just look for the park in the approximate middle of the page.

Owen

[grizzlymatt]

yeah its really to formality of a club but just somewhere to meet and fly and make it so we have some insurance and legal stuff behind us , not to worried about the club side just maybe getting council/school/uni approval and make everyone get some form of insurance through AWA or MAAA , which iam looking into

[grizzlymatt]

just get them to clear all that land at samson park would be good !!!

[osmium_192]

Heres where i live, the house with the red roof to the right (east) of the white house at the cul-de-sac.


Off my street ive actually flown my outrage bipe, thats why these 3D planes are soo fun. Take off in the length of the plane and land with practically 0 ground speed.

Owen

[grizzlymatt]

need to get a list of people to see if theres enough intrest to maybe start something informal

[_James_]

count me in..


Owen, how long will you be? hope your coming back.

attached is a picture of my house (white dot) and Willetton senior highschool oval (white dot)

James

[osmium_192]

Well im going to study at Griffiths uni in southport, on the gold coast.

What i want to do is work extra hard and hope to ace the course. Then apply for a course transfer back here to perth. Its sooo competitive trying to get into the course i wanted here (22 places) and some 700 applied i think. I got into the course in griffiths so ill go there first for the year.

James, you live like next to the park... cool :cool:

Owen

[grizzlymatt]

yeah well spread the word , iam currently doing vacation work out at a mine site on an island called groote eylandt off the coast of northern territory and will be back next week and get back into things havent had a fly for months and looking to get back into it , what coarse u studying owen

[grizzlymatt]

whats i like at Willetton senior highschool oval seems like a good spot any luck getting some approval from the school maybe some intrest there

[osmium_192]

Hi

That willeton oval loks pretty good, and is convienent for james LOL.

Yes, im a :] person, so im doing dentistry, which is pretty cool. Get to use stainless steel pneumatic drills, with the same bits as a dremel (that spherical "engraving/cutting" tool which is pretty scary)

And the size of the tooth removal tools are scarry too, same size as your large bull nose pliers, except in Stainless steel :D.

Owen

[_James_]

good luck Owen, hope things go well for you.

your quick on the replys :)

yep, next to the park and across the road from school.


James

[_James_]

ooh! didn't see the other posts....

im sure my school would approve, esp since im a student there.... i'll haul a BBQ up there for lunch! :D

James

[grizzlymatt]

sounds good will have to look into it when i get back , u know of anyone else who would be intrested in getting some of us together

[_James_]

another plus, there is a large car park to the left of that pic for you drivers :P

James

[grizzlymatt]

well i think thats 2 of us that are looking to get together i know of someone else who might be intrested , have to get in contact when i get back in the next couple of weeks

[osmium_192]

Whats those black things on the "oval?" on the google map pic?

Are those people on the oval during the morning the pics were taken?

LOL

Well im not quick to reply unless theres an active chat and everyone else is talking, then ill try to stay online. Or its just pure luck that i am on the net at the time.


What kind of planes are we likely to fly there?

Im thinking of things in the 1-300 watt range, like 3D and small scale and helis

Owen

[grizzlymatt]

yeah i dont fly anything real big yet although i have picked up a 40 sized axi for a conversion down the future , i usually fly my toro flying wing , brushless stryker , and few foamies , got a t-rex a year ago and never finshed setting it up so some helis also
what bout u , what do u guys fly

[grizzlymatt]

sorry i forgot to ask is there usually anything or anyone playing/using the oval on a regular basis

[_James_]

grizzlymatt, this is the only issue im worried about, normaly, during weekends, people come out to use the oval (with dogs) in the morning and late afternoon. but, for most of my flying has been there, 3d foamies, other small elec and such... the only problem i had was magpies during mating season. they would fly after my planes.. so i stuck to the far end of oval, other than that... i have been down there before by myself.

there are also a few soccer goals around, some of the smaller ones are on wheels, but the larger ones are stuck fast.

James

[_James_]

trees border the feild, but haven't been a problem to me..

James

[_James_]

BTW fellas, RC groups IRC chat on the hompage is always up, and im in there.


James

[osmium_192]

Always???.....

LOL, anyways, i fly my outrage 3D bipe (more like leisurely flying since im not the best at flying yet but includes some low speed flying and some hovering if the wind is down and KE flight (the outrage HATES KE))

Otherwise its my stearman scale bipe with an outrunner stock to the front.

And my dad flies the T-rex heli. That heli was FUN to set-up since everything is so straightforward. The only annoying thing was step 1 in the instructions, glueing on the bolt/bearing for the flybar hindge, since the threadlock on the bolt kept gettin onto the bushing since i could never hold the bold 100% still.

My dad is going to get the 50 Raptor heli going, either soon, or when i get back, and also a 50 Kalt Cyclone heli.

Other than those, we fly IC, 40 size trainer (Hustler Mk II) and a Sukhoi 31 with OS52FS and a Curare (spelling) pattern ship thats older than me, and a 15 powered glider convert thats alot older than me which i was taught to fly on. We have flown that powered glider at that park which i described as being very smooth baseball HQ.

Owen

[Cas123]

Hi Grizzly,

If youre looking to join an all electric club. The club I belong to, "WARS" meets at the middle park at Yokine reserve in Yokine on sunday morning. We fly Electrics and gliders. there are about 50 members. and up to 10 - 20 members show up on a good morning.
Don't know if its to far for you to travell.

Ron...

[_James_]

Sorry to dig an old thread up, but i was searching over the aus thread here and went over this... To my understanding, the Willetton oval belongs to the council, not the school.

James

[grizzlymatt]

i think the oval that may have made metion in this tread could be the one at the williton senior high school , why you ask if it belong to the council , wanting to seek permission

[_James_]

Grizzlymatt - I'll get the name of it...

permission? I fly there all the time.

[Craig Mckinley]

If you guys are thinking about starting a electric flying club south of the river then I`m in!

[grizzlymatt]

it would be good to do something like they have at yorkine for the south of the river people , got any ideas of places what would be good for those of us south of the river , iam in applecross and welcome to travel caertain distance to somewhere to fly for electric only , what about everone else . I fly at curtin uni or murdoch uni when i have time between uni and work.

[_James_]

Thats 4? thats enough! - doh! Owen's missing!

How about we have an informal meet somewhere, have a chat about what we are going to do?

James

[grizzlymatt]

sounds like a plan to me , iam realy busy for the next week or so with exams at uni but after then would be good to do that what about anyone else around that want to be involved

[grizzlymatt]

after talking to james we are thinking of having an informal meet up at williton high school ovel in the next week or two post ur intrest here and will keep u informed

[Craig Mckinley]

Sounds like the go to me.
I doesn`t bother me where or how far. If we plan something I will be there.

[_James_]

Hows this weekend sound for you guys at Willetton senior highschool oval?

3 of us?

James

[Craig Mckinley]

Ok for me

[grizzlymatt]

sorry iam no good this weekend got exams for uni next weekend iam good though

[tocano]

Can I joint in? I live south of the river too and usually fly at Curtin Uni next to the Hockey stadium. Also sometime fly at Tompkin Park when it's not too busy or windy.
I fly an electric glider and electric heli (Corona) and will be building 3D foamie soon. So I can do with some help and advise with 3D building and flying.
I went to Yokine reserve (WARS) last Sunday and Monday. Both days were very calm and nice and they flew from morning until very late afternoon.

[grizzlymatt]

yeap of coarse you can mate , send me your email address and will keep you informed

[Craig Mckinley]

Welcome aboard Tocano

[tocano]

Thanks guys. :)

[_James_]

Anyone up for a fly tomorrow morning?

Sorry Matt, I can't wait!

James

[_James_]

no one?

okay, next weekend. :D

[Craig Mckinley]

James, I am keen to fly with new friends any time. This weekend I am on night shift-not so good. Look forward to meeting you and others next weekend.

[_James_]

Alright guys, we have another member :D

His name is Graham, lives around the corner from me near the park I fly at sometimes. I'll talk to him tomorrow to get him on RCGroups and start chatting here. Nice bloke.

It's growing!

[grizzlymatt]

Good one James , looks like we are getting a bit of intrest going on here. That make it 5-6 people now. Wicked , looks like next weekend will be a good turnout.

[Craig Mckinley]

Good news, look forward to meeting everbody.

[_James_]

Okay great! Hows sunday morning sound for you guys? About 8:00am at Willetton Highschool oval?

James

[Craig Mckinley]

Prefer Sat but Sunday is ok

[grizzlymatt]

i think saturday might be better looks like there might be rain on sunday

[_James_]

Alright, Saturday is the go. 8AM?

[Smokin' Beaver]

Can someone post a pic for us afterwards?
Would like to be there but have other committments.

Phil

[grizzlymatt]

Phil will do mate , maybe next time you could come along. Will probably be there every weekend. Looks like there is quite a bit of interested then.

[Smokin' Beaver]

Cheers Matt,
Would love to. Have been threatening to go flying at Craig's local park for a while now :)

Phil

[Craig Mckinley]

Will do Sat 0800
If the weather is windy I think it is important that we still meet-what do you think?

[grizzlymatt]

yeap we should still meet saturday even if the weather is bad , sort out whats going on and meet everyone and maybe a quick picture for Phil for the new perth club.
See you all there then anyone intrested please come maybe even go on sunday before the rain sets in. Now were about is this oval iam in applecross a picture will help is the Williton Snr High School at the same as the primary school oval.

[_James_]

Expecting Graham to be on soon. Hopefully he'll find his way around this site.

[grizzlymatt]

just a reminder to everyone coming tomorrow will see you all there at williton snr high school oval around 8ish

[tocano]

Hi,

What times are you going to be there till?
I am not a morning person (lazy).

[grizzlymatt]

no idea what time maybe lunch time at the lastest maybe depends on what the weathers like, i probably hang around till lunch then i got exam study to do

[Graham B]

G'day

Will meet you chaps at the oval 8ish weather permitting.

[Craig Mckinley]

I`m in

[_James_]

ok guys, catchya there.

[grizzlymatt]

hey guys had a flight this morning was good to meet up with everyone and have a quick fly as everyone had commitments. Is anyone free tomorrow since James and i were looking to go if everyone is free for the morning. I think James has got some pictures from this moring and was going to put them on the web sometime. SO anyone free tomorrow or leave it till next weekend

[_James_]

Great to meet up with everyone, had a great time!

I'll see you tomorrow Matt, weather looks a little cloudy though right now. We'll see

Pictures are coming.

[_James_]

Here's some photos, was unable to catch any of Graham's glider or Matt's other planes.

[grizzlymatt]

looking good man , will have to slow the styker down so you can get some slow flyby shots :-)

[_James_]

Yeah, most of styker shots were a speck and a blur ;)

[WOOSHKA]

:) Ive tried to get picks of his stryker up here when grizzly has visited but its to hard to keep in the veiwfinder - looks like a good place to visit when i'am in perth next may bring a couple of planes down

[tocano]

Hi guys,

I watched soccer till late, got up late and when to the oval at 11.45 :o
Where do you park your car? At the end of the culdesac near the basketball ground?
Most probably will see you guys tomorrow morning.

[_James_]

tocano! Matt and I left at about 10:15, we were flying at the other side of the oval from where you parked. You can either walk across the oval or drive around to get closer in. The sun is positioned right behind us from this side.

Cya there! 9.00?

[_James_]

Everyone free for next weekend? saturday morning. Owen is coming back tomorrow.

Phill? You in?

thats 7 :)

[Smokin' Beaver]

Yep,
I'm in, prolly get there 0730-ish

Phil
I'm on 36.050 mhz - anyone else the same (just nice to know in advance)

[Craig Mckinley]

Yes I will be there. Had a great session on Saturday, good to meet you all.

[osmium_192]

Hi all, back from my period of nerding... whens the next fly going to happen? ive got some practicing to do now... (reflex for now)

Ive just gotten home and my Sypher looks bigger than i thought, the body area is almost as big as the 2 wings combined. thus a great plane for KE lift, and if the shape is right (yet to be tested) it should fo rolling manouvers pretty well (thats if i can... LOL)

Anyways, off to the desktop for some flying...

Owen :]

[grizzlymatt]

Hi Owen
Glad to see you are back , i think the next flying session will be this weekend (sat and sun) down at the Willtion Snr High oval. Pefect weekend last weekend pity myself and others had commitments that weekend other wise we would have stayed longer. Hopefull the weather is kind to us this weekend. So i will see everyone there this weekend i will be there around 8ish

[_James_]

hey guys, on the new machine here. Will see everyone down there at about 8. Bringing dad along too if thats ok :)

[osmium_192]

haha, so will I, or rather hes bringing me, and he will most probably bring his beloved t-rex. Ill be most probably be bringing my outrage, a nice sports bipe thats pretty 3D capable (except when i fly it, those promo videos always make it look so easy...).

Got some flying today, was sooo calm i couldnt resist. Got some stick time for the first time in 4 months :D


Well back to playing with my sypher parts, and imagining hovering it in my house... its a nice thought, but id probably never do it. just do it making wierd noises and holding it in my hand ;)


Owen

[_James_]

3D? hmm yes. 3D, hopefully i'll be getting some depron sheets tomorrow. Lets see if i can build something up for saturday?

Got a 2208/34 hanging around.

James

[_James_]

Has to be ready by tomorrow, picture taken about 20 mins ago.

[grizzlymatt]

We had another good turn up today heres some pictures of the models there today quite a good collection. Anyone going tomorrow

[Smokin' Beaver]

Awesome pics Matt - cheers
Had a ball & it's great to meet everyone.
Will get there again soon.
Phil

[_James_]

nice pics matt. Wont be able to get down there tomorrow though. Next weekend ey?

James

[grizzlymatt]

Yeap seems everyone is busy tomz maybe i could do some building (which i hate) tomz then so will make it next week then. What day is better Sat/Sun

[WOOSHKA]

who owns the stuka fb?

[tocano]

See you next week then.
I am shopping for a brushless so my flying wing will go a lot faster than Matt's. :D

[_James_]

Wooshka: that was Phill's, flew nicely.

[Graham B]

G'day chaps

I had a good day yesterday and hope to do it again next weekend. Sunday morning would suit me better than Saturday. The Glider wing is repaired and ready for another episode. The photos are great Matt.

Cheers

Graham

[bmxbill]

hi i saw your messages im an electric flyer and If it was alrite if i could come and fly with you i just need some detail so if your could plese reply and tell me some times thanks hope to be flying with you soon

[grizzlymatt]

Gday mate welcome on board. There is a group of use that fly at the Williton Snr High School oval Saturdays and Sundays. Probably be there this weekend on Saturday/Sunday. Will keep everyone informed.
What day/s is better for everyone iam keen both days

[_James_]

Welcome bmxbill

keen for both days here.

[bmxbill]

yea keen for both what time you usaly fly.
yea i only just started will you show me the basics i got a fairly advanced plane for my level ive all ready been trough 4 props in the last 2 weeks.

[bmxbill]

ummm is anyone goin to reply

[Craig Mckinley]

bmxbill, Welcome aboard. We meet at Williton High School oval. I will not be there this week because I am working. They are a great bunch of guys and will help you anyway they can.

[bmxbill]

hey im only 12 and biggner will they help me and give some tips???ive been flyin for 2 months

[_James_]

bill,

for sure, come down if you want, starting at 8AM on saturdays and sundays, both are good for me. We might be able to guide you a little.

cya at Willetton.

James