Re: [Aus-soaring] slip in thermals?

Hello Mike, *When circling in a thermal, do you * *a) keep the string centered* *b) fly with it pointing to the outside of the turn* *c) why?* OK, the image of the string off centre is exaggerated in Dick Johnson's picture and drawing. The marks on the canopy might suit the *e*ta. As Reg stated:

Re: [Aus-soaring] slip in thermals?

Hello Mike, is this article useful? http://www.wisoar.org/Documents/Holighaus%20-%20Thermalling%20Efficiency.pdf ta Erich On Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 07:16, Mike Borgelt wrote: > When circling in a thermal, do you > a) keep the string centered > b) fly with it pointing to the outside of the turn >

[Aus-soaring] post flight analysis

Has some nice features: http://www.soaringlab.eu ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.base64.com.au http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] more light hearted WAS: MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

e we will both bump into Donald Trump? > > Cheers > Mark > > On Fri., 3 Feb. 2017 at 9:58 am, Niall Doherty <t...@tpg.com.au> wrote: > >> Mark Fisher, Erich Wittstock, Richard Frawley, Robert Izatt: perhaps you >> should keep your risque contributions for th

Re: [Aus-soaring] more light hearted WAS: MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

yep - it glides very nicely :-) On Thu, Feb 2, 2017 at 1:46 PM, Richard Frawley wrote: > was it slippery in the air? > > On 2 Feb 2017, at 1:06 PM, Mark Fisher wrote: > > I once owned a glider called a Marianne > Rego was KYJ > > Caused some raised

Re: [Aus-soaring] gliding the sport

*Sometimes it hurts to have a truth pointed out.* On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 4:33 PM, Mark Fisher <m...@spe.com.au> wrote: > Erich.you've had one to many red jelly beans methinks. > > On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 3:28 PM, Erich Wittstock <deepb...@gmail.com> > wrot

Re: [Aus-soaring] gliding the sport

I have been told that the next version release of dittolog will have substantial upgrades and features: The future is here! ..with lots of AI and even added hardware. Features include: - run a wing - check "all clear above and behind" - and yep, dolly and canopy check are included! - hook on The

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm odd error message help requested

Was just a spelling mistake. He mean to write "thou art" On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at 6:44 PM, Richard Frawley wrote: > google it > > > > On 24 Dec 2016, at 6:43 pm, Mike Borgelt > wrote: > > Google is your friend. > > Mike > > At 05:38 PM

[Aus-soaring] Colibri II service

The new Colibri is on the horizon: http://www.lxnavigation.com/flight-recorders/colibri/ Where can one get a Colibri II battery replaced locally? The logger's seal is still intact - it's a preliminary measure.. thank you Erich ___ Aus-soaring mailing

[Aus-soaring] honeymoon traditions

OK, it's Wednesday. Two days since the weekend - two more to go.. Most people are familiar with the tradition of tying tin cans to the back of the car of a newly wed couple. Some say it's for good luck, others take it as an adaption from sandal throwing.. Anyhow, the tow pilot in this little