RE: [aus-soaring] further evolution of AG/SS

2001-10-08 Thread John Parncutt
The sooner the GFA dumps this publication the better, I for one object to being forced to subscibe to it. John Parncutt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Emilis Prelgauskas Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 9:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subjec

RE: [aus-soaring] The Election

2001-10-08 Thread Allan Armistead
Noticed that one too. In the split second it flicked past I wondered if they had mirror-reversed the image - the sliding vent panel seemed to be on the pilots right hand side. But it was there and gone in a flash. Allan Armistead ph (02) 6249 6470, fax (02) 6249 6555, mobile 0413 013 911 "When o

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger

2001-10-08 Thread Catherine Conway
Yes, it was my little green FAI book that allowed me to easily get a US licence and then to state my experience to the flying schools - since we don't have a licence here in Australia, the US officialdom couldn't cope with logbook endorsements. -Cath >The only benefit of the badge system is t

[aus-soaring] The Election

2001-10-08 Thread Catherine Conway
Hi folks I saw a TV commercial for the election last night - I think it was encouraging people to enroll to vote. It showed people doing lots of different activities and there was a few seconds pointing at a guy in the back seat of a glider. Who and where is it? Anyone know? Its nice for th

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger

2001-10-08 Thread John Giddy
The only benefit of the badge system is that they are international. "A", "B", and "C" certificates are local qualifications, which don't necessarily conform to an international standard, and there are countries which don't use this system (e.g. USA) If you fly overseas, the possession of one or m

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger

2001-10-08 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 02:39 PM 9/10/01 +1000, you wrote: >Why can't the FAI recognise such badges without such scrutiny. If they are >reluctant, then it is about time the GFA decided to have its own badge >arrangements. Something I actually suggested in writing to the Sports committee a while back. A friend of min

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger

2001-10-08 Thread Derek Ruddock
Take a look at the GFA web site. There are references to a 'Silver C' therein, so even 'The Officials' can't get it right... >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/10/01 14:39:08 >>> Just to clear it up the silver "badge" is, was what I was talking about. Just because the silver badge has for years been referr

[aus-soaring] Re: Datalogger

2001-10-08 Thread David Olsen
Just to clear it up the silver "badge" is, was what I was talking about. Just because the silver badge has for years been referred to as the silver C by many people I have associated with, does not mean that we do not understand what the silver badge is or what the C certificate is. My point, whi

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger

2001-10-08 Thread David Olsen
Just to clear it up the silver "badge" is, was what I was talking about. Just because the silver badge has for years been referred to as the silver C by many people I have associated with, does not mean that we do not understand what the silver badge is or what the C certificate is. My point, whi

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger

2001-10-08 Thread David Olsen
No misconception, the point still stands, whether you call it a badge or a certificate, whether it will be easy or difficult, I'd still like to see it. David - Original Message - From: Mark Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 11:03 AM Subject:

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger

2001-10-08 Thread David Olsen
EXACTLY - Original Message - From: Mike Borgelt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 5:48 AM Subject: Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger > At 10:03 AM 8/10/01 +0900, you wrote: > >At 07:13 PM 5/10/01 +1000, you wrote: > >>I'd like to see the relaxation

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger

2001-10-08 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 10:03 AM 8/10/01 +0900, you wrote: >At 07:13 PM 5/10/01 +1000, you wrote: >>I'd like to see the relaxation of this for Badge claims, particularly for >>clubs, if only the silver C. > > >It is interesting how people still have a misconception with "silver C" > >" C Certificate" is awarded by the

[aus-soaring] further evolution of AG/SS

2001-10-08 Thread Emilis Prelgauskas
A few years back the national gliding magazine formerly known as Australian Gliding was migrated by GFA to be under the banner of the profesionally produced 'Skysailor'. Prior to this the gliding magazine was run by a volunteer committee, and broke even as a stand alone entity. Financial arrangem

[aus-soaring] Boring at Wee Waa

2001-10-08 Thread Philip Armytage
Managed to get flying again on Sunday after a few weeks off. New club record on winch launch into 15 - 20kt wind: 1 up in L13 Blanik 3,250ft (2,750 AGL) off 1800m strip (No kiting, honest!) What are some of the better launches from other winch clubs? The day: Strong gusts, 5 launches for the a

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger

2001-10-08 Thread Mark Morgan
At 07:13 PM 5/10/01 +1000, you wrote: >I'd like to see the relaxation of this for Badge claims, particularly for >clubs, if only the silver C. It is interesting how people still have a misconception with "silver C" " C Certificate" is awarded by the GFA "Silver Bagde" is an FAI award the 2 are