[Aus-soaring] good and bad
Thought y'all might like some news from the UK...good and bad. This link to a BBC programme that covered the new eurocontrol threat to gliding... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/regions/east_midlands/8752013.stm And on a better note, we just finished the Midland regionals and had nine competition days out of a possible nine! Everybody was stunned...it has hardly ever happened over here due to normal weather (and dont forget that the brits will compete in utter murk and just about impossible conditions). Even more remarkable, the winner won by a margin of ONE point! _ If It Exists, You'll Find it on SEEK. Australia's #1 job site http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157639755/direct/01/___ 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] good and bad
So has anyone got a way around media not available in your region ? Mike At 05:04 PM 28/06/2010, you wrote: Thought y'all might like some news from the UK...good and bad. This link to a BBC programme that covered the new eurocontrol threat to gliding... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/regions/east_midlands/8752013.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/regions/east_midlands/8752013.stm And on a better note, we just finished the Midland regionals and had nine competition days out of a possible nine! Everybody was stunned...it has hardly ever happened over here due to normal weather (and dont forget that the brits will compete in utter murk and just about impossible conditions). Even more remarkable, the winner won by a margin of ONE point! -- Australia's #1 job site http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157639755/direct/01/If It Exists, You'll Find it on SEEK ___ 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 - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments since 1978 phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 email: mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com website: www.borgeltinstruments.com ___ 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] good and bad
Go to Google, and type in the caption ( between ). It comes up many times. Take your pick. Gary - Original Message - From: Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] good and bad So has anyone got a way around media not available in your region ? Mike At 05:04 PM 28/06/2010, you wrote: Thought y'all might like some news from the UK...good and bad. This link to a BBC programme that covered the new eurocontrol threat to gliding... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/regions/east_midlands/8752013.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/regions/east_midlands/8752013.stm And on a better note, we just finished the Midland regionals and had nine competition days out of a possible nine! Everybody was stunned...it has hardly ever happened over here due to normal weather (and dont forget that the brits will compete in utter murk and just about impossible conditions). Even more remarkable, the winner won by a margin of ONE point! -- Australia's #1 job site http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157639755/direct/01/If It Exists, You'll Find it on SEEK ___ 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 - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments since 1978 phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 email: mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com website: www.borgeltinstruments.com ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.830 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2967 - Release Date: 06/28/10 04:35:00 ___ 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] good and bad
Take a look at the 'news' item for SERA 15th March 2010 on the BGA news page: http://www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/news.htm Pam -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Monday, 28 June 2010 6:09 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] good and bad So has anyone got a way around media not available in your region ? Mike At 05:04 PM 28/06/2010, you wrote: Thought y'all might like some news from the UK...good and bad. This link to a BBC programme that covered the new eurocontrol threat to gliding... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/regions/east_midlands/ 8752013.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/regions/east _midlands/8752013.stm And on a better note, we just finished the Midland regionals and had nine competition days out of a possible nine! Everybody was stunned...it has hardly ever happened over here due to normal weather (and dont forget that the brits will compete in utter murk and just about impossible conditions). Even more remarkable, the winner won by a margin of ONE point! -- Australia's #1 job site http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157639755/direct/01/If It Exists, You'll Find it on SEEK ___ 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 - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments since 1978 phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 email: mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com website: www.borgeltinstruments.com ___ 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] good and bad
Gliders and Balloonists warn they could be grounded by the rules Gliding enthusiasts and air balloonists claim they could be grounded by new proposals from European regulators. The guidelines, which would come into force in 2012, would mean that all pilots would be required to submit a flight plan before take-off. At present, glider pilots can take-off and land at will without notifying controllers of their intended routes. The guidelines are aimed at standardising aviation rules across Europe. Special permission The British Gliding Association is based in Leicester. Their chief executive, Pete Stratten, tells the Politics Show: Abrupt changes in an aircraft's flight plan would in future be regarded as aerobatics and require special permission. But the point is that all glider flights require abrupt changes in flight path. And he claims proposed changes in rights of way for planes would actually result in an increased risk of collision. He insists: It's crazy and obviously hasn't been thought through. No distinction Hot air balloonist, Ian Warrington, says the demands on instructors have already increased with European legislation and believes this will make things even worse. The proposed regulations seem unable to distinguish between very different forms of aviation. I'm not in a jumbo or executive jet. I'm just a bloke in a laundry basket, flying a big bag of nylon from a field behind a pub for 10 miles for the love of it. Conservative Member of the European Parliament, Roger Helmer, says he is fighting their corner. He points out that the UK is the largest manufacturer of hot air balloons in the world, a business thought to be worth around £10m a year. And he warns: With the inspection fee and the increased length of time for an inspection, it's estimated hundreds of balloons throughout the UK could be grounded as owners can not afford to comply with EU regulations. 'Long way to go' The European Commission say the proposed new rules are being drafted, but that there is still a long way to go. A spokeswoman says the Commission is aware of peoples' concerns and that they are taking them seriously. There will be discussions in the autumn at which the UK will have the chance to make its case. And closer to home, the Civil Aviation Authority, emphasises: We have a duty to ensure the safe operation of commercial balloons. We have to consider the safety of passengers that choose to undertake a fare-paying passenger flight, whether in a hot air balloon, aeroplane or helicopter. _48132433_48132398.jpg___ 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] good and bad
Thanks Gary, That worked. Mike At 06:20 PM 28/06/2010, you wrote: Go to Google, and type in the caption ( between ). It comes up many times. Take your pick. Gary Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments since 1978 phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 email: mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com website: www.borgeltinstruments.com ___ 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] good and bad
Regarding the new European rules proposal: When your aim is to limit the damage I'd say you've lost the fight in your own mind. It has already been lost on maintenance and airworthiness regulation in Europe with hardly any opposition from the gliding bodies. I suspect they'll all roll over and have their bellies tickled and gliding will continue in its sad decline. Mike Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments since 1978 phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 email: mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com website: www.borgeltinstruments.com ___ 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] Good and Bad
Perfect opportunity for expanding gliding tourism to Australia if you cant fly in Europe ___ 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
