Re: [Aus-soaring] slip in thermals?

2019-01-16 Thread harry medlicott
worth a thought, Harry On 17/01/2019 7:16 AM, 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 c) why? Your technique may not be doing what you think it is. Mike *Borgelt Instruments***- /d

Re: [Aus-soaring] Parachute

2017-10-25 Thread harry medlicott
exiting a glider when it is disabled. I hope they are of interest Harry Medlicott On 25/10/2017 7:14 PM, Mike Borgelt wrote: Here's the story on the National Parachutes we've sold for the last 28 years. They are lightweight and comfortable and while some details have change

Re: [Aus-soaring] Warm Fronts on the BOM Weather Maps

2017-09-18 Thread harry medlicott
published forecasts going out a week are regularly modified as the day for them approaches but we are being given general forecasts up to 50 years or more ahead. Harry Medlicott ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.base64.com.au http://lists.bas

[Aus-soaring] the future of gliding

2017-08-07 Thread Harry Medlicott
security of tenure over where we conduct operations. The GFA should take the initiative in achieving this. It is probably beyond the resources of an individual club. Harry Medlicott ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.base64.com.au http

Re: [Aus-soaring] Lake Keepit Regatta 2017 (5 Weeks to go)

2017-01-17 Thread Harry
Hi Jacques, Hoping to fly. Not sure which glider. Will let you know when can confirm. Please put me down as a probable. Harry Medlicott From: Jacques Graells Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 5:02 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soa

Re: [Aus-soaring] JS3/production techniques

2016-12-14 Thread Harry
, pretty understandable. The German manufacturers have until now steadfastly refused to incorporate ideas proven successful by other manufacturers. Just think about Hotelier fittings and self connecting devices to connect wing functions to the fuselage. Harry Medlicott From: Mike Borgelt Sent

Re: [Aus-soaring] TWO SEAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT NARROMINEIN FEBRUARY 2017

2016-08-03 Thread Harry
From: Derek Ruddock Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2016 8:10 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] TWO SEAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT NARROMINEIN FEBRUARY 2017 I’d love to enter again, but alas, due the progression of my MND, I regret to say my

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: Nigel's omission

2016-07-23 Thread Harry
not always perfect particularly when they were not personally involved, All the best, Harry, To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Fw: Nigel's omission I seldom post on this site but feel strongly that Nigel Andrews has essentially

[Aus-soaring] GFA award

2016-07-22 Thread Harry
in this change but feel the overwhelming credit lies with Nigel, Harry Medlicott ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.base64.com.au http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Loss of control accidents

2016-07-17 Thread Harry
The Americans were regularly killing pilots landing on aircraft carriers until they adopted the British system of a continually curving final glide path. I have been told that the idea is sometimes used in NZ when landing on short or difficult strips. Perhaps others can elucidate. Harry

Re: [Aus-soaring] The Golden Age

2016-05-07 Thread Harry
myself was happy to break the safe speed near the ground rule. Harry Medlicott From: Peter Brookman Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2016 10:25 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] The Golden Age I notice the reference to a club that bought a