This is part 2 of [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4363309/tm.htm]The Australian thread part 1[/link] Part 1 got to 200 pages,so in the interests of being able to find stuff...the regulars have asked me to start part 2.
I have called it The Australian bbq and beers because that is what it is like in an online form.Everyone is very friendly and helpful,with the maiden flights,new purchases and unfortunately,crashes,celebrated and commiserated by all.
We have keen young guys starting out,g'day there MC and dabvid,we have older fellas such as Digital and Machette,and we have the great unwashed inbetween with DB,myself,Oz,Clovus,and "plane a week Crawf".Plus many more.
Ozrcboy also has a great website with heaps of tips for electric flight [link=http://www.oz********.com/]here[/link].
So come on in and pull up a chair and grab a brew and introduce yourself.
To start the ball rolling,I'll begin.
I am 39 and have been into rc for about 3 years or so now.When I was a lad I flew control line planes with my dad down the local oval,but for some reason the bug bit a few years ago,and I started trying to fly RC.
I began with el cheapo ebay powered gliders,and persisted through the crashes to the stage now where I can land as many times as I take off....most of the time.I learned by myself,but if I was to do it again,I would try to get some help from a club or similar...it was lucky that I had disposable income at the time!During this period,the forums were a great help,and if we can help others,it will be a great thing.
At the moment I am mainly flying aerobatic type planes such as the Formosa 1 and 2,the MPXT,the Hotpoint EP,and yet to maiden are a Brio 10 and a MUS.I have also had a bit of an affair with Deltas such as the Stryker and Funjet,as well as dabbled with warbirds such as the Corsair and Spitty.One of my favourite planes for just cruising is the Easystar,excellent for aerial video as well.
Regulars,please introduce yourself as you grab a coldy and stand around the barby!
Cheers,
Bleary.