In the years gone by ABC has put a few gliding video's on TV. Two that spring to mind are: Hans Werner Grosse 'Wings Across the Center' and the 'AustraGlide 19xx'. Jims right, why hasn't someone (GFA maybe?!) pushed to see Gladiators of the sky on chanel 7, 9 or 10??
Woolley Pup Pup P.s. I think 'The sunship game' staring George Moffat is the greatest gliding movie made! Just need to make a modern age version... >From: "D S Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in >Australia."<aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net> >To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in >Australia."<aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net> >Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Promoting Gliding >Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:57:54 +0930 > >Agreed, if people saw that instead of what we see from the ground (Which is >usually just take off, a few "donuts" as I heard a non-flier call them one >day, and the landing.) >There's a lot of gliding video's out there, but how many people that don't >fly have seen them? Probably only a small percentage =\ > > > >On 20/06/07, james crowhurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>Gladiators of the sky..........why has this documentary not made it to TV? >>Without doubt *the best* gliding movie ever made. And lets call it what it >>is. Floating round the airfiled in a K7 is gliding. 350km @ 130kph in a >>nationals is *sailplane racing, *and that is how it should be pitched >> >>Jim >> >> ------------------------------ >>From: *"Stuart & Kerri FERGUSON" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* >>Reply-To: *"Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."< >>aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net>* >>To: *"'Dave Shorter'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'Discussion of issues relating >>to Soaring in Australia.'"<aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net>* >>Subject: *[Aus-soaring] Promoting Gliding* >>Date: *Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:48:25 +1000* >> >> The following extract from Dave's post sounds very encouraging, and I do >>not doubt a word of it. >> >>** >> >>*Entries will be limited to 60 gliders. As Lake Keepit is a very popular >>site, with great variety, (and friendly people) we expect a full field. We >>were oversubscribed last time and unfortunately had to turn away some late >>entries. I suggest you enter early to avoid disappointment*. >> >> >> >>What it does say to me is, those of us involved with the sport are very >>enthusiastic about it and the popularity of events like this, the >>Narromine >>Cup etc reinforce this view. On the other side of the coin we have the >>discussions about the demise of gliding due to the age profile of the >>majority of those taking part and the lack of new members. >> >>I know the GFA are spending money talking about the problem, gathering >>statistics and holding meetings, but we are not seeing the required >>outcome >>which is increased membership numbers, this should be the number one KPI >>for >>this project. >> >> >> >>Gliding is a challenge, it is exciting, and it is Hi-tech, but is that how >>the public perceive it? Most of the public and a majority of GA pilots >>think that gliding is going round in circles within gliding distance of >>the >>local airfield on a Sunday afternoon, why? Because that is all they see >>us >>doing. What I believe needs to be done is make the sport more visible and >>the way to do this is via the electronic media. The GFA (because this what >>they need to do) need to have produced short video documentaries that >>would >>be suitable for TV and other visual electronic media 5 minute filers, 30 >>and >>60 minute sport documentaries similar to those seen on Fox Sport etc based >>round some of our big events, JoeyGlide is a prime target for such an >>activity. If they can make some of the boring activities I have seem made >>look interesting in these productions just imagine what could be done with >>gliding. >> >> >> >>Are we up to the challenge? >> >> >> >>SDF >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >>*From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Dave Shorter >>*Sent:* Wednesday, 20 June 2007 11:49 AM >>*To:* Aus-soaring List >>*Subject:* [Aus-soaring] NSWGA Comps at Lake Keepit in November; >> >> >> >>Entries are coming in for the NSW State competition being held at Lake >>Keepit from Sat Nov 10th thru Sat Nov 17th. Entry forms and Local Rules >>are >>listed on our website www.keepitsoaring.com. (Note new website address). >> >> >> >>If you're interested I suggest you make early arrangements as we expect a >>good crowd at this event. >> >> >> >>Both multiclass competitions (std, 15m, 18m and open) and club class are >>being catered for. Club class comps at State level are a great way for >>less >>experienced Club pilots to try comp flying. Club class also gives those >>with >>older gliders a chance. Club class tasks will all be Assigned Area Tasks. >>We >>intend to set a mixture of fixed tasks and AAT for multiclasses. >> >> >> >>In the interests of safety, carriage of a working Flarm or equivalent >>proximity warning device will be mandatory. Fitting Flarm units to your >>glider will be your responsibility - Lake Keepit Club will not be >>providing >>extra Flarms for competitors. Nigel Andrews at RF Developments >>http://www.rf-developments.com/page008.html supplies Flarm units in >>Australia. >> >> >> >>Accommodation - Onsite cabins and beds will be reserved for workers in the >>comp and you should make your own accommodation arrangements. Camping at >>the >>airfield is available - bring long electrical leads. Otherwise the Lake >>Keepit Caravan Park is holding accommodation for the Gliding Club - be >>sure >>to mention you are part of the Comp when requesting bookings. >>http://www.stateparks.nsw.gov.au/keepit.html (Its filling fast) There is >>also the NSW State Sport & Recreation Centre nearby >>http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/lakekeepit/index.asp. Nearest motels are at >>Manilla and Gunnedah approx half hour drive away. >> >> >> >>Entries will be limited to 60 gliders. As Lake Keepit is a very popular >>site, with great variety, (and friendly people) we expect a full field. We >>were oversubcribed last time and unfortunately had to turn away some late >>entries. I suggest you enter early to avoid disappointment. >> >> >> >>We'll look forward to seeing you in November. >> >> >> >> >> >>Dave Shorter >>email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Note - no "au" in address) >>11 Lighthouse Crescent >>Emerald Beach NSW 2456 >>Ph/Fax: (02)6656 1979 >> >> >> >>* >> >>E-mail message checked by PC Tools Spyware Doctor (5.0.0.186) >>Database version: 5.07540 >>http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/* >> >> >_______________________________________________ >> >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 >> >> >>------------------------------ >>What's the most memorable email you've ever received? 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