What the ??? I thought I was replying to Michael Derrys' post.
Sorry Cheers Mark Mark Fisher Sports Technologist School of Exercise Science Southern Cross University www.scu.edu.au Ph: +61 2 66203655 Fax +61 2 66203880 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Shirley Sent: Thursday, 20 April 2006 3:05 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Tug or Winch Available? Hi Mark I'll be out of range for a few days. May I call you next week? Regards Michael Shirley Phone: 02 9439 2022 Fax: 02 9438 1819 Mobile: 0427 10 80 40 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Fisher Sent: Thursday, 20 April 2006 3:01 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Tug or Winch Available? Michael, Please email your phone home number to mark (at) spe.com.au and I'll give you a call this evening. Cheers Mark Mark Fisher Sports Technologist School of Exercise Science Southern Cross University www.scu.edu.au Ph: +61 2 66203655 Fax +61 2 66203880 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Derry Sent: Wednesday, 12 April 2006 2:45 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Tug or Winch Available? Mark The Irish Gliding Association operated an auto launch operation using wire and a single pulley. Best they achieved was 120 gliders launched in one day to 2,000 feet. It would be difficult to beat this in terms of: -efficiency -minimal skill of operator required -reliability -capital cost -operating cost I suggest that you go to Boonah GC and see how their pulley launch operation works. The form of the pulley launch system that you may adopt would depend on things such as: -runway length (height achievable is similar to a winch ie approx 1/3 times the length) -whether you have lights at the side of the strip -type of surface that you have on the strip -etc My neighbour saw my glider yesterday and offered to be the driver and provide the launch vehicle for both of his kids to learn gliding (they have yet to part with cash and book a course though !) Getting parents involved would be a great way to boost younger members to take up the sport. Deceiding on a launch system is a major decision for any club and will depend on many factors including members previous experiences and whatever skills and resources are readily available. Please give the list some idea of the facilities and conditions of your operation, members experience and other relevant info. Regards Michael Derry Hooked on Pulley Auto Launches join up at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pulleylaunch/ On Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:04:39 +1000 "Mark Fisher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Summerland Gliding Club is re-assessing launch options pending the > imminent sale of the Pawnee we are currently hiring. > > If you have any suggestions, let 'em fly!! > We'd be interested in considering all options. > > Cheers > Mark > > > Mark Fisher > Sports Technologist > School of Exercise Science > Southern Cross University > www.scu.edu.au > > Ph: +61 2 66203655 > Fax +61 2 66203880 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
