Re: [Aus-soaring] Design Approval Procedures Manual
There is now a working link to these Documents on the GFA site. Go to AirworthinessAW documents It is the last link http://www.glidingaustralia.org/GFA-IT/docman-test thanks Tim Mandy Note mailto:thetemp...@internode.on.net thetemp...@internode.on.net is now being used by Mandy. Peter is using mailto:pete.tem...@internode.on.net pete.tem...@internode.on.net . From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Anthony Smith Sent: Thursday, 12 March 2015 9:07 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] Design Approval Procedures Manual Hi all Has anyone been able to download the latest version (Issue 3) of the Design Approval Procedures Manual from the GFA web site yet? Or is it not yet released? Regards Anthony 5. Design Approvals Procedures Manual (DAPM) Mike Burns has concluded a contract under the Airworthiness Development Program to draft and have approved by CASA a Design Approvals Procedures Manual (DAPM). This is Issue 3 of the DAPM dated December 2014 and is endorsed by CASA for immediate use and has been approved by the GFA Board. When a non-standard modification, repair or replacement part is introduced to a certified sailplane or powered sailplane, (operated under GFA) the Certificate of Airworthiness will be invalidated, but can be re-instated provided that the non-standard modification or repair has been Design Approved. The DAPM outlines the procedures that enable (under CASA REG21.M) an Authorised Person to provide Design Approval thereby revalidating the sailplane's or powered sailplane's original Certificate of Airworthiness. See the DAPM on the GFA web page under Docs/Forms to see what is involved. However, this is a guide to the Engineers more than to you the member. An Applicant, seeking Design Approval for a project, will start by completing GFA Form AIRW_F009 and submitting it to the GFA CAD for registration . Maintenance persons may also apply for repair approvals to enable major repairs. The application should be made after informal investigation of the project proposal with either the CAD, CTO or a 21.M AP to ensure that there is no pre-existing work that could be utilised and that what is proposed, is feasible, with no obvious adverse influences on airworthiness or safety. Where possible, consultation with the original sailplane manufacturer is appropriate. NOTE: It is not expected that the Applicant will have fully detailed engineering data available at the application stage, that will be developed by the Applicant and the allocated 21.M AP as the design approval is processed. Work performed by the 21.M AP will typically be paid for by the person requesting the Design Approval. Note that if you proceed with a significant modification it does invalidate the CoA. Please discuss. We may be able to issue you an Experimental Certificate to enable you to experiment if you wish to take the risk. However, to return it to CoA status is only possible using the Design Approval process if the Engineers can approve what you have done - no guarantee. ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] Design Approval Procedures Manual
Hi Anthony Thanks for pointing out this broken link. All of our volunteers seem to be flying today J Once they land I'm sure they will act on my email and fix it. In the meantime if anyone needs these documents urgently please send me an email off list and I will forward them to you. Mandy From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Anthony Smith Sent: Thursday, 12 March 2015 9:07 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] Design Approval Procedures Manual Hi all Has anyone been able to download the latest version (Issue 3) of the Design Approval Procedures Manual from the GFA web site yet? Or is it not yet released? Regards Anthony 5. Design Approvals Procedures Manual (DAPM) Mike Burns has concluded a contract under the Airworthiness Development Program to draft and have approved by CASA a Design Approvals Procedures Manual (DAPM). This is Issue 3 of the DAPM dated December 2014 and is endorsed by CASA for immediate use and has been approved by the GFA Board. When a non-standard modification, repair or replacement part is introduced to a certified sailplane or powered sailplane, (operated under GFA) the Certificate of Airworthiness will be invalidated, but can be re-instated provided that the non-standard modification or repair has been Design Approved. The DAPM outlines the procedures that enable (under CASA REG21.M) an Authorised Person to provide Design Approval thereby revalidating the sailplane's or powered sailplane's original Certificate of Airworthiness. See the DAPM on the GFA web page under Docs/Forms to see what is involved. However, this is a guide to the Engineers more than to you the member. An Applicant, seeking Design Approval for a project, will start by completing GFA Form AIRW_F009 and submitting it to the GFA CAD for registration . Maintenance persons may also apply for repair approvals to enable major repairs. The application should be made after informal investigation of the project proposal with either the CAD, CTO or a 21.M AP to ensure that there is no pre-existing work that could be utilised and that what is proposed, is feasible, with no obvious adverse influences on airworthiness or safety. Where possible, consultation with the original sailplane manufacturer is appropriate. NOTE: It is not expected that the Applicant will have fully detailed engineering data available at the application stage, that will be developed by the Applicant and the allocated 21.M AP as the design approval is processed. Work performed by the 21.M AP will typically be paid for by the person requesting the Design Approval. Note that if you proceed with a significant modification it does invalidate the CoA. Please discuss. We may be able to issue you an Experimental Certificate to enable you to experiment if you wish to take the risk. However, to return it to CoA status is only possible using the Design Approval process if the Engineers can approve what you have done - no guarantee. ___ 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] Best Pterigium surgeon in Brisbane?
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Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses
Hi Don The address is on the licence renewal application form at the bottom! https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B30o7SKxzo8nZUFZV2FwMDljTnM/edit it is also on the FAI page of the GFA site, and see attached screen shot. http://www.glidingaustralia.org/GFA-Sport/FAI-Docs/ Peter is correct we are moving to a GPC for Nationals entry starting with Gundy. This will be in the new rules to be published soon. It was flagged in my article in the last mag and we now have the OK from the insurer. A competition licence will be needed for a record flight or to fly overseas. All the best Mandy -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Don Woodward Sent: Thursday, 21 August 2014 5:58 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses G'day all, Jen and I have just spent the last hour searching the web for the address to send your competition license to to get it renewed but we've failed. Can someone please assist and remind me of the postal address? Regards Don Woodward ___ 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] WGC Leszno Poland
In case you haven’t already found it the Australian Team in Leszno Poland are blogging on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/AUglidingteam https://www.facebook.com/AUglidingteam this is a pubic page so you do not need a FB account to see it. The Australian pilots are; Tom Claffey and Ben Loxton in 18m and Craig Collings and Matthew Scutter in 15m with Marta Najfled as Team Captain The competition site with tracking links and results is at; http://www.wgc2014.hb.pl/ http://www.wgc2014.hb.pl/ The US team at; http://ussoaringteam2014leszno.blogspot.de/ http://ussoaringteam2014leszno.blogspot.de/ have links to other team sites. Mandy CSC ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] Offtopic perhaps - but would be interested to read opinions
There are several blogs and FB pages See Sports News on the GFA site http://www.glidingaustralia.org/GFA-Sport/Sports-News/ They are just about to start streaming today's briefing live on YouTube Mandy -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders Sent: Saturday, 21 June 2014 3:08 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Offtopic perhaps - but would be interested to read opinions Do our guys in Finland do a blog each day?? if so link please? Ron On 18 June 2014 17:02, Dion Stuart Baker diob...@gmail.com wrote: How about changes be made so that colour coding/general systems are changed so that colour blind people can distinguish between them? Changing to red/blue would help with 99% of those who are colourblind (the Protanopia and Deuteranopia affected people, which is upwards of 99% of colourblind people - Tritanopia is the cause for some 0.001% of people). I'd be interested to know how many colour blind pilots are out there - I think the statistic I heard is 25% of Western males and 10% of the world's population of males have some severity of colour blindness, although for many of them it's so slight they don't know - I personally work with a guy who never knew until he applied for a position in the ADF. It's pretty depressing (albeit understandable) when you're automatically excluded from a slew of jobs because of something you were born with - for me it was commercial pilot, SAPOL, MFS, half the jobs in the ADF, lab technician, just to name a few. It's more frusturating when you feel that being colour blind wouldn't matter, or if a different colour coding system was used, wouldn't be an issue. Just my 2c from a butthurt colourblind guy. Dion On 18 June 2014 11:34, Nelson Handcock nelson.handc...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/casa-crack down-threatens-to-ground-colour-blind-pilots-20140617-3abkg.html Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ 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 -- sudo apt-get install witty-mail-signature cannot find package: witty-mail-signature sudo apt-get install lame-mail-signature installing ... The main idea of Inception: if you run a VM inside a VM inside a VM inside a VM, everything will be very, very slow. ___ 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] YouTube link - Briefings WGC Finland
For those interested the Finnish are streaming the daily World Gliding Competition briefings live on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwd2vcqhupoTh-NdpLRdfw Today's has just finished but the briefings can be downloaded from this page at any time Mandy ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints
The names are a combined number and name, not just a number. eg 47PATA MT From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Wednesday, 8 January 2014 8:49 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints With the added advantage that casual visitors to the contest have no idea where the task is for the day :-) Mike At 07:06 PM 7/01/2014, you wrote: Hi Ron, apparently it was requested by the pilots at a recent nats pilot meeting (maybe Benalla) and is now in the guidelines. Makes inputting tasks to a device easier. Regards Grant. Grant Hudson On 7 Jan 2014, at 19:21, Ron Sanders resand...@gmail.com wrote: Everybody just a question about the arrangement of turn points. I noticed at Kingaroy and now at Waikerie that turn points are being described primarily by numbers these days. I was wondering if any body can tell me why?? Don't care one way or the other just interested to know if some body has made some kind of policy decision. Ron ___ 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 Borgelt Instruments - design manufacture of quality soaring instrumentation since 1978 www.borgeltinstruments.com http://www.borgeltinstruments.com/ tel: 07 4635 5784 overseas: int+61-7-4635 5784 mob: 042835 5784 : int+61-42835 5784 P O Box 4607, Toowoomba East, QLD 4350, Australia ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules
Hi Derek The document you refer to was a work in progress and was only on the site for a short while, I thought I had set the permissions so only I could see it. I will be more careful in future. It is now deleted. The pdf version is the current version and I believe it is correct. MT From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Saturday, 14 September 2013 2:17 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules Thanks for that Mandy The list of Handicaps Sport0008_Club_Sports_Handicaps (not the pdf version) has some issues: - The first page is illegible - There are some formatting issues on the remaining pages - The reference weight of the DG1000 is incorrectly shown as 630kg. It is correctly shown in the Sport0008_Club_Sports_Handicaps.pdf as 750kg From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mandy Temple Sent: Friday, 13 September 2013 6:43 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules They are now available (Sports - Sports Documents - Competitions) https://drive.google.com/a/glidingaustralia.org/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohCb Dl4ZTgzQnI5SnM https://drive.google.com/a/glidingaustralia.org/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohC bDl4ZTgzQnI5SnMusp=sharingtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM usp=sharingtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM document Sport 0018 MT From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Thursday, 12 September 2013 2:42 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules Who is responsible for the NSW rules? They need updating to incorporate the 2 seater class ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules
They are now available (Sports - Sports Documents - Competitions) https://drive.google.com/a/glidingaustralia.org/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohCb Dl4ZTgzQnI5SnM https://drive.google.com/a/glidingaustralia.org/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohC bDl4ZTgzQnI5SnMusp=sharingtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM usp=sharingtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM document Sport 0018 MT From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Thursday, 12 September 2013 2:42 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules Who is responsible for the NSW rules? They need updating to incorporate the 2 seater class ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules
Kerrie is working on them at the moment. They should be published shortly. MT From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Thursday, 12 September 2013 2:42 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules Who is responsible for the NSW rules? They need updating to incorporate the 2 seater class ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications
The rules are on the GFA website in Sports Documents The 2013 Version is V2.5 Document 10 https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohCbDl4ZTgzQnI5SnM https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohCbDl4ZTgzQnI5SnMusp=sha ringtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM usp=sharingtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM Mandy From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2013 8:57 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications And when are we going to get the rules and the turnpoints for the Nats at Kingaroy?? On 11 September 2013 18:41, Ian Mc Phee mrsoar...@gmail.com wrote: John T - it really is crap. Surely several 300km flights would out weigh the 5hr requirement. Can remember doing 8 3/4 hrs in a skylark4 trying for my 500km so come 2days before comps and try for 500km . The important thing is in a state comps you are not going to get shot down day after day. I would suggest you put in a case and ask the powers that be. Actually I can tell you there are several pilots in comps that have not claimed badges yet are flying comps regularly. I best not name them. Just get a comp licence - it means nothing but makes you look good Why does the GFA system totally ignore your airforce experience and airforce really learn lookout unlike many glider pilots unfortunately. I hate this sort of crap. I will see you there John OK Ian McPhee On 11 September 2013 10:12, Tim Shirley tshir...@internode.on.net wrote: Rules (and local rules) for State Competitions are set by State Associations. It has been usual for State Associations in recent times to adopt Nationals Rules, but to make some local rules in regard to things like entry requirements so as to allow less experienced pilots to enter. Its the F in the GFA J Cheers Tim Tra dire e fare cè mezzo il mare From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Trezise Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2013 09:36 To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Can anyone tell me why the pilot qualifications for State Championships are different between Queensland and NSW ? Some of the differences are pretty minor, but is there any reason they should not be the same ? Issues: Qld: 20 hrs solo vs NSW: 25 hrs solo. Qld Silver C distance vs NSW Silver C plus one 300km flight. Qld 10 aerotows vs NSW no requirement. Cant see any significant differences between Warwick and Lake Keepit which would justify different requirements for each site. Personally, its the second one which causes me a problem because, although I have done a number of 300km plus flights, total time has not exceeded 5 hours, and I see little point in just hanging around for 5 hours to get a boy scout badge. John _ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3211/6601 - Release Date: 08/23/13 Internal Virus Database is out of date. ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] National Rules
Hi Gary I am not aware of any insurance changes. I will check and get back to you. WRT rules There is a second document on the GFA website document 10a which has all of the rule changes in it. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohCbDl4ZTgzQnI5SnM https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohCbDl4ZTgzQnI5SnMusp=sha ringtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM usp=sharingtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM Mandy From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Gary Stevenson Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2013 10:46 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] National Rules Thanks Mandy. Maybe you can save me a troll through the document. I am almost certain there is a note on the Kingaroy Nationals web site that intimated glider insurance requirements had changed, and left it at that. Extremely unsatisfactory! Can you please give me a definitive answer on WHAT has changed regarding competition insurance ... if anything! To stretch the friendship a bit, can you please summarise the rule changes from last season... if there have been any changes, and the relevant clause numbers? I am appreciative of your earlier advice, that some rumoured changes will not happen this season, if at all. I agree with you entirely that any such proposals require exhaustive consideration and debate at the relevant Pilots meetings. Gary From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mandy Temple Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2013 10:03 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications The rules are on the GFA website in Sports Documents The 2013 Version is V2.5 Document 10 https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohCbDl4ZTgzQnI5SnM https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohCbDl4ZTgzQnI5SnMusp=sha ringtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM usp=sharingtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM Mandy From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2013 8:57 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications And when are we going to get the rules and the turnpoints for the Nats at Kingaroy?? On 11 September 2013 18:41, Ian Mc Phee mrsoar...@gmail.com wrote: John T - it really is crap. Surely several 300km flights would out weigh the 5hr requirement. Can remember doing 8 3/4 hrs in a skylark4 trying for my 500km so come 2days before comps and try for 500km . The important thing is in a state comps you are not going to get shot down day after day. I would suggest you put in a case and ask the powers that be. Actually I can tell you there are several pilots in comps that have not claimed badges yet are flying comps regularly. I best not name them. Just get a comp licence - it means nothing but makes you look good Why does the GFA system totally ignore your airforce experience and airforce really learn lookout unlike many glider pilots unfortunately. I hate this sort of crap. I will see you there John OK Ian McPhee On 11 September 2013 10:12, Tim Shirley tshir...@internode.on.net wrote: Rules (and local rules) for State Competitions are set by State Associations. It has been usual for State Associations in recent times to adopt Nationals Rules, but to make some local rules in regard to things like entry requirements so as to allow less experienced pilots to enter. Its the F in the GFA J Cheers Tim Tra dire e fare cè mezzo il mare From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Trezise Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2013 09:36 To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Can anyone tell me why the pilot qualifications for State Championships are different between Queensland and NSW ? Some of the differences are pretty minor, but is there any reason they should not be the same ? Issues: Qld: 20 hrs solo vs NSW: 25 hrs solo. Qld Silver C distance vs NSW Silver C plus one 300km flight. Qld 10 aerotows vs NSW no requirement. Cant see any significant differences between Warwick and Lake Keepit which would justify different requirements for each site. Personally, its the second one which causes me a problem because, although I have done a number of 300km plus flights, total time has not exceeded 5 hours, and I see little point in just hanging around for 5 hours to get a boy scout badge. John _ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3211/6601 - Release
[Aus-soaring] FW: New Rules: On the grapevine...
On behalf of Tom Claffey Chair of NCC I can confirm that the issue of finish height and finish ring size was discussed at last weekend's NCC meeting, however at this stage it is a discussion item only and there will be no change for the coming season. Mandy CSC ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] Contact Mark Morgan
It is here; http://glidingaustralia.org/GFA-Airworthiness/airworthiness-documents.html document 0017 Mandy From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of John Orton Sent: Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:31 PM To: Aus-Soaring mail list Subject: [Aus-soaring] Contact Mark Morgan Can some one please give me contact numbers for Mark Morgan at Waikerie, probably off list maybe best. GFA approved workshops used to be listed on the GFA web but I can't find them today. Regards, John Orton ___ 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] Argentina Worlds Blog
The Australian team are all now in Argentina and preparing for the WGC starting soon. The team blog site is at; http://argentina13.ausglidingteam.com/ enjoy Mandy ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] multi class nats in 2013/14 season
Hi Ron It is in Kingaroy from 14th to 25th October. See GFA Calendar http://www.gfa.org.au/imis15/GFA/News/Calendar/GFA/News_Content/Calendar.asp x? Regards Mandy CSC From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders Sent: Tuesday, 18 December 2012 4:52 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] multi class nats in 2013/14 season The above nats look like being in QLD, does anyone know where??? Ron S ___ 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] GFA Website - Sports
I have recently gained access to the Sports page of the GFA website and have made some changes to the Sports home page http://www.gfa.org.au/imis15/GFA/Sports/GFA/Sports_Content/Sports.aspx there is now a News and a Calendar button top right. The GFA Calendar contains up to date information of up-coming coaching events and competitions, left clicking on an event will give you extra details. (let me know if your event is missing and I will add it). I have also rearranged the Sports Documents http://www.gfa.org.au/imis15/GFA/Sports/GFA/Sports_Content/Sports.aspx and labelled those that are current (green) and those that are being updated (yellow) (You can access the Sports section of the GFA website without logging in) Mandy Chair Sports Committee ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] Australian team blog links
Hi Ron There are 2 sites a blog spot page http://uvalde2012.blogspot.com.au/ and a Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/GFA.uvalde.2012 (which can be viewed without logging in to Facebook) the official competition web site is at http://wgc2012uvalde.com/ which also has links to the other teams blogs (in the Teams section). All of the Australian pilots are at Uvalde now. Mandy (Team Captain - with Terry Cubley) From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders Sent: Saturday, 21 July 2012 8:48 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Australian team blog links Just wondering if somebody can give me the links to the various AUS team blogs please? For Uvalde. Ron ___ 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] SA State Comps Entry Form
There is now an online entry form for the SA State comps available at http://sastatecompsatasc.blogspot.com/ If you are intending to come and fly it would be appreciated if you could complete the online entry form so that we know how many pilots are coming and can organise an appropriate number of tugs. In addition the Local rules have been published (in documents) Thanks Mandy ___ 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] Junior World Gliding Championships Musbach
Hi Gary
Thanks for you support and questions.
We've done a couple of things to mitigate the European conditions; firstly
we had a training week at Kentucky in NSW with very challenging conditions
(see report on the website) and we have enlisted the help of a local German
competition pilot to give the team advice on the local terrain and
conditions.
In addition we have Alex Wallis with us who has some expertise in weather
data interpretation (He also speaks good German - so we may be lurking on
the German Team's radio frequency).
Allowing the pilots to concentrate on flying and not being distracted by
other problems is a priority. It's hard enough to fly in a World Comps
without any unwanted distractions.
I hope to have daily updates on the Website and Blog as in the past.
There is actually a new update there today
http://germany11.ausglidingteam.com/
This year the organisers also have a Twitter link for up to the minute
reports
http://twitter.com/#!/jwgc2011
It is usual for the organisers to ask for a recent Weight and Balance form
(we are currently on our 3rd version of this particular form!!) just one of
the many hoops that we have to jump through. These forms are normally
provided by the glider owner, although the gliders are all carefully weighed
at the beginning of the competition and on most contest days.
WRT the gliders
Nick ASW28 Comp no PC
Andy ASW28 Comp no PV
Nathan Cirrus Comp no YU
Matthew LS1f Comp no 1F (but this may change as there are two 1F regos)
This information is also available on the official site
http://www.jwgc2011.de/entries.php
I think that was everything?
enjoy
Mandy
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Sent: Sunday, 17 July 2011 8:01 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Junior World Gliding Championships Musbach
Hi Mandy,
Good luck to you and Peter, and especially to the selected pilots - they are
without doubt the cream of the OZ Junior crop. I am certain they will give
it their all.
It will be interesting to see what weather Musbach turns on for the comp,
and how our boys handle the conditions. It is a given that conditions will
be VERY challenging ... but hopefully for only some of the time. {I am
assuming here that European pilots (due to their local knowledge of the site
and experience of European conditions), will potentially do better than our
representatives, when things are very marginal ... what do you think? As TC
how are you addressing this issue?}
Our pilots are elite ... the rest of the crew looks good too. This should
mean that the pilots are able to really concentrate on the main tasks, and
leave the non-flying essentials to you and the other crew!
I am looking forward to your (daily?) reports, and photographs, given the
great job you have done on these aspects in the past. Hopefully the pilots
can also fit in the odd blog or two also!
A personal thanks to Heath for all the good work he has done in the past. An
unsung hero for sure ... and here he is doing it again! Hey mate, when are
you going to do some comp flying again?
Mandy, I was interested to see on the official web site, all the guff that
is now required to be supplied to the organisation on weight and balance for
each competing glider. Is this something new? What gliders are the team
flying? Rego numbers? I assume they will all be hired? Are any/all the
pilots bringing their own panel, or favourite instruments? There must be
some good (or horror?) stories to be told on these aspects alone? Hint,
hint.Will it be necessary for the team to do a weight and balance for each
of the team's gliders on site (or elsewhere), in light of these
requirements?
Cheers,
Gary
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To: Aus-Soaring@Lists. Internode. On. Net
aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 6:40 PM
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Junior World Gliding Championships Musbach
The Australian Junior team will soon be leaving Australia to compete in
the
Junior World Gliding Championships in Musbach Germany.
We have a team of 4 pilots - Matthew Scutter and Nathan Johnson in Club
Class and in Standard Class we have Nick and Andrew Maddocks.
They will be ably assisted by an experienced crew of Alex Wallis (also
team
Weather man), Grant Johnson, Julie and Mike Maddocks with Peter Temple as
Team Coach. We will also have extra help available from Michael Scutter,
and
Angie and Brandon Johnson.
Heath L'Estrange of Web Adventures http://www.webadventures.com.au/ has
kindly set up a website for the team at
http://germany11.ausglidingteam.com/
The official competition site is at
http://www.jwgc2011.de/
The Musbach airfield opens on 3rd August and we will all be on site by
then.
The first chance to fly from Musbach is
[Aus-soaring] WGC Slovakia
The Australian Team is now assembled at Prievidza airfield in Slovakia ready for the WGC which starts on Sunday 4th July . There is a team website at; http://www.teamdingo.com.au http://www.teamdingo.com.au/ And a blog at; http://teamdingo.blogspot.com http://teamdingo.blogspot.com/ Regards Team Dingo ___ 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
RE: [Aus-soaring] Milestone for Aussie Gliding
Hi Adam We actually have 19 entries in 15m/standard class and 8 in open 27 in total Still not as many as you guys tho' Well done Mandy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Tuesday, 3 January 2006 10:36 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Milestone for Aussie Gliding G'day All, Another milestone for Australian Junior Soaring has come this week. With the Junior Nationals topping the Australian Multi-Class Nationals in entries! Junior Soaring in Aus is alive again and all is well, looks like we've got critical mass now... Hopefully we'll see 30 odd next year @ JG06, and a good number coming across to the Senior Nats! Australian Junior Nationals 2005, 22 Entries in one Class! Australian Multi-Class Nationals 2006, 17 entries in 15m Class, and 7 in Open... Go Sarah Allen @ Gawler, Adam _ Start something musical - 15 free ninemsn Music downloads! http://ninemsn.com.au/share/redir/adTrack.asp?mode=clickclientID=667referr al=HotmailTaglineNovURL=http://www.ninemsn.com.au/startsomething ___ 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] B 57 For Sale (WAS: *Subject:* B 50 varios)
We happen to have a B57 Super glide computer surplus to needs. So if anyone wants to put the B50 and B57 together to make a system we're open to offers for the B57. Or if someone already has a B50 please make us an offer for the B57. The cost of the B57 new was $1000. Mandy and Peter Temple -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 11:56 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] *Subject:* B 50 varios I cleared this with Simon first. For Sale One B50 with repeater for back seat, hardly used = $1450. Only reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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
RE: [Aus-soaring] Portable oxygen system
Hi Anthony Maurie Bradney used to have one. I don't know if he sold it or if Anne Wolfe still has it?? MT -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anthony Smith Sent: Thursday, 20 October 2005 6:40 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] Portable oxygen system Hi all I am in need of a portable oxygen system for the week of Thursday 27 October thru to Thursday 3 November. Does anybody have a system that I can borrow, rent or even buy over that timeframe? Thanks Anthony ___ 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] More information on Flarm
Gday all, Ive received further information on operation of the Flarm. All of the improvements that I considered (and more) were already in the unit that I flew with in France! See the report dated 6 September on http://www.users.on.net/~mwilson/vinon2005/ Pete ___ 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] RE: FLARM
Harry et al, I've provided an update to my Flarm report on my Vinon pre-worlds website. See the update at http://www.users.on.net/~mwilson/vinon2005/index.html#reports In answer to your specific questions below: The distance to the threat is not visually displayed (only the direction), however the audio tones change with the urgency of the threat. The unit I used was a slim unit that I attached to the top of the instrument panel with Velcro. It is small enough to not significantly block forward vision. There is also an auxiliary display available if you prefer to have the Flarm unit remote and just the small display somewhere in the pilots view. The unit has a small antenna that I attached in the nose with Velcro (the glider's nose, not mine). Then all that is needed is 12V power, I used a RJ45 double adapter to steal the power from one of my Volksloggers. It would only be a few minutes to move the system between gliders. As I've said in my report, I am a strong supporter of the unit and encourage a trial of its use in Australian competitions. I'm not sure if Flarm, ADS-B, or a combination of both should be the long term solution in Australia, however there is definitely potential to reduce the number of mid-air collisions. Pete -Original Message- From: Harry Medlicott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 15 August 2005 1:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: Fw: [Aus-soaring] FLARM and Winpilot Peter and Mandy, Many thanks for the web page based reports. Mountain flying is certainly a different skill to those which we acquire flying cross country in Australia and I expect success is much more highly dependent on local knowledge . What you have learned this time must be of inestimable value to the Australian team next year. As you know, I was particularly interested in your experience with the Flarm system. I was in Austria a couple of weeks there and my friend Fritz Romig, whom you may have met at Waikerie, said that most private gliders there were equipped with it and pilots believed it was very valuable in collision avoidance. My concern is that what appears to be a very useful adjunct to flight safety may take a considerable time to filter through the GfA bureaucracy and that we wait unnecessarily for a final development when it appears that a very useful instrument is available right now. It could be made in Australia under license by someone like Nigel Andrews of RF developments who can also incorporate an ADS-B function or imported as is. I analysed 3 mid airs with which I am very familiar, being in one and seeing another as well as having substantial knowledge of the one at Waikeie involving a tug. In mine Flarm would have almost certainly avoided an accident as having knowledge of a following glider behind me would have made certain I did not turn unless sure he had me in view. The one at Horsham appeared to be caused when a glider approaching a few gliders thermalling collided with another glider turning between him and the small gaggle. If my summary is correct then there is a good chance this would also be avoided with help from Flarm, but this incident is not so certain. The third case involving the tragic death of the young woman tug pilot would almost certainly been avoided if the 2 gliders and tug had been Flarm equipped. The destruction of 4 gliders and the tug in these three accidents represented a capital loss of $300,000 and how much value can we place on the 3 lives lost? $300,000 represents the capital cost of fitting Flarm units to most of our gliders and tugs at risk. I am sure insurance premiums would go down if we could convince insurers that our risk profile had been reduced so that it would not be unrealistic to assume a recoupment of some of the costs over time. Interestingly, most mid airs in Australia have not occurred at times of high traffic density and it appears that Flarm would be particularly effective in warning pilots of unobserved gliders in these circumstances. We make parachutes mandatory in competitions but only half of pilots in disabled gliders are able to deploy them in time. Below 3,000 ft. your chances are much worse and they improve above that height. The cost of a pararchute which only gives you a 50% chance is over $2,000 and there are repacking costs each year. Much better to avoid the accident in the first place. Approximately 10 % of our pilots who have flown multi class nationals from Horsham till now have had a mid air accident. I was hoping your overseas experience would result in a strong reccommendation to implement the Flarm system in Australia but understand you can only call it as you see it. The problems you mentioned such as being able to adjust sound levels would be easy of solution. If the units are easily upgradeable by having the software on a PROM or whatever then there does not appear to be any reason
[Aus-soaring] Vinon update
Gday all, We have finally managed to get internet access at the Vinon club class pre-worlds, sorry for the delay. Our web site has now been updated. See http://www.users.on.net/~mwilson/vinon2005 Thats all for now since its 11pm and Im all worn out from a 440km flight in the mountains. Peter and Mandy ___ 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] Security failures
Kennedy: Airline security risk? Senator tells of screening stops at airport From Ed Henry and Mike Ahlers CNN Washington Bureau Thursday, August 19, 2004 WASHINGTON (CNN) -- -- Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Massachusetts, may be one of the most recognizable politicians in the world, but that didn't stop some airport screeners from treating him as a potential security risk. At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on border security Thursday, Kennedy revealed that he was held up at Boston's Logan International Airport several times -- starting in March -- after his name somehow was placed on a security watch list. During the first incident, Kennedy said someone at the US Airways ticket counter refused to take his Visa credit card and said he couldn't fly to Washington. I said I've been getting on this plane for 42 years, Kennedy said to laughter. Why can't I get on the plane back to Washington? I'm afraid that's confidential information he was told. A spokesman at the Department of Homeland Security said Kennedy was pulled aside and put through secondary screening before being allowed to fly. The spokesman said the senator was put through secondary screening because there was a name likeness to somebody who was of concern. The same scenario played out two more times before Kennedy's staff finally called DHS officials, according to Kennedy's office. They promised that steps would be taken to take him off the list, Smith said. But the same mistake occurred a few more times, Smith said, and Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge called to apologize that the situation had not been rectified. Smith said the senator mentioned his experience at Thursday's hearing to Undersecretary of Homeland Security Asa Hutchinson because the lawmaker wants to make sure innocent Americans are not being unfairly treated by new security measures. A DHS spokesman stressed that Kennedy's name is not, and has never been, on a no-fly list. The spokesman said Kennedy was pulled aside for secondary screening because he was identified through CAPPS (Computer Assisted Passenger Pre-Screening System) criteria. While CAPPS criteria is officially confidential, it is widely known that passengers are subjected to secondary screening if they pay with cash, buy one-way tickets or buy a ticket at the last minute. We have acknowledged in the past the system is an antiquated screening system, and we need a new system that will alleviate situations like this, the DHS spokesman said. ___ 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
RE: [aus-soaring] Best sunglasses for gliding ?
Hi Guys As an optometrist I feel I have to comment on a few urban myths that have crept into an otherwise very accurate discussion. WRT Depth of field; The eye has a clever mechanism called the accommodation reflex. If you look at a close object the lens of the eye is adjusted to improve the focus, and at the same time the eyes converge (so that you dont get double vision) and the pupil constricts. The eye does this to improve the depth of field and to improve the focus. This reflex is hard wired into the brain. It still occurs in people using a bifocal. WRT Pterigium The risk factors are; Dust, Dryness, and UV light. So wear a hat, and sunglasses and if you get dust in your eye rinse it out. I do not recall seeing anything suggesting that eye colour is a risk factor. If you blue eyed people want something to worry about you should worry about Age Related Macular Degeneration (especially if you smoke). WRT Astigmatism I have not found it to increase with age. However it may appear so. The brain is very good at resolving blur, particularly the brains of younger people. A 15 year old with astigmatism may not perceive blur. However a 45 year old may notice the blur and prefer to use a correction. But the underlying amount of astigmatism hasnt changed. WRT Infinity We are taught that as far as the eye is concerned anything beyond 6m is at infinity. (Of course there is a theoretical difference between 6m and infinity, but in practice it is not significant.) Thats why all of the testing is done at 3m, with a mirror to double the distance. It is certainly worth telling your optometrist that you need good vision at infinity to make sure you get the best lens possible. There is a certain amount of art and judgement to prescribing which is not always apparent. Given more information your optometrist is more likely to give you a lens you are happy with. One point not raised, is that for the 7% of males who are colour blind, a brown or tan tint can often be an advantage. Finally tints are very personal. What works for one person may not work for someone else. It really is trial and error. The same is true of bifocals or progressive lenses. Mandy (Wilson) Temple BSc MBCO ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
RE: [Aus-soaring] More on spinning - US training rules and Puchaczspinning
There's a video and a report of exactly that at; http://www.gliderforum.com/printer-friendly.asp?threadid=167 Mandy There was discussion some 12 - 18 months ago regarding the possibility for the Puchacz to occasionally adopt a flatter mode of spinning at rearwards CG. This mode involved a flatter attitude and slower rate of descent, but also a delayed recovery (i.e. it took more than 1 full turn after the initiation of recovery before the recovery took effect) if the aircraft was held in a developed spin beyond the stage of established autorotation. In other words - while recovery still happens, it takes longer to begin if the spinning certification requirements are exceeded. My own club has adopted the practice of avoiding rearward CG positions approaching the limit, by use of the ballast bars provided with the aircraft - particularly if intentional spinning is contemplated. Wombat ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
