Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 37, Issue 6

2018-12-06 Thread Laurie Simpkins
Hi Rob, didn't know you where still gliding Agree with your comment however, shouldn't just be a concern for Nationals or others comps, should be a daily issues at all clubs. Same as whether your aircraft is airworthy and you are current and financial. I suspect all these are checked more

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 20, Issue 7

2017-06-06 Thread Laurie Simpkins
I tried to get on and thanks the earlier posts for the links to knobs but was too busy having a laugh over what we argue about on this forum. Knobs and handles. There may be a pun in there Priceless Thsnks to the earlier posts. Sent from my Sony Xperia™ smartphone on the Telstra™ Mobile

Re: [Aus-soaring] MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

2017-02-05 Thread Laurie Simpkins
Hi, While some PPL holders may be active pilots a lot aren't in my experience and keep current flying the tug. I had instances of pilots not being able to find the strip I landed on 30 klms away and another on a ferry flight having to ask me which way to head as he was lost. Possibly not

Re: [Aus-soaring] MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

2017-02-03 Thread Laurie Simpkins
I have a problem with ever converting to GA or RA-Aus as they don't fly gliders. I'm in a gliding club for that reason. I had a PPL but only used it for towing ( one of those dumb volunteers I know) but don't have the time or money to maintain it. I enjoyed your post Erich and was suitable