Re: [Aus-soaring] Eagle(?) vs. Paraglider

2011-11-01 Thread DMcD
Scarey!

However, given the choice of having a raptor strike in a paraglider,
hang glider or sailplane, I would make the choice in that order.

Paraglider pilots throw reserve chutes just for practice.

Hang glider pilots rarely throw reserve chutes but the survival rate
is very high… with Metamorphosi chutes, a few years ago, over 300
deployments with the worst result being a visit to hospital.

Over 50% of sailplane pilots who attempt to deploy a parachute never
leave their aircraft.

I have flown very close to birds in a flex-wing and been quite happy.
In a sailplane, I am definitely nervous, especially if the bird has
not seen me or appears suddenly around cloud base. The consequences of
a bird strike in the canopy at speed are quite alarming.

It reminds me of a speaker in the Domain one Sunday who was advocating
more whaling because he thought the seas should be made safe for
nuclear submarines.

D

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[Aus-soaring] Eagle(?) vs. Paraglider

2011-11-01 Thread Nelson Handcock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N65ALqiBW_o&feature=player_embedded
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[Aus-soaring] 31st Club and Sports Class Nationals Update

2011-11-01 Thread Tim Shirley

Hi all,

The period for early entries to the 31st Club and Sports Class Nationals 
ended yesterday, 31st October.  The event will be held at Benalla from 
2nd to 13th January 2012.


At the close of early entries we had 64 entries of which 62 have paid 
their entry fee.  These 62 now have confirmed places at the 
competition.  Since we can accept up to 70 entries, there are 8 places 
available, and these will be filled in order of received (and paid) 
entries.  The entry fee from now on is $360.


If the numbers remain like this it will be the largest Club/Sports class 
Nationals ever held, and one of the largest fields at any Nationals.  
I'd like to thank all the entrants for their support.


There are currently 34 confirmed entries in club class, 22 in Sports 
Class and 6 in 20m 2 seater.  We will not be able to run a championship 
class in 20m class unless we have 8 entries, so to encourage entries we 
will extend the early entry fee of $300 until the end of November for 
this class only.  Hopefully at least another two entries will appear.  
If we don't get the necessary 8 entries, the 20m class will be combined 
with Sports Class but we will also score them separately and there will 
be prizes - but unfortunately no Australian Championship.


The competition website, and online entry form, can be found at 
www.deltaone.id.au/Benalla2012

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Cheers


 /Tim/

/tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare/

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