Re: [Aus-soaring] Aero-tow question(s)

2004-03-28 Thread Daryl Mackay
Believe you can find a technical paper by John Cohn on PA18 Super Cub towing performance in  the Jan 1972 Australian Gliding Magazine.     - Original Message - From: Ian McPhee To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004

[Aus-soaring] Steel Tube Joint Jigger

2004-03-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi all, I am interested in procuring a joint jigger for making up steel tube joints. A joint jigger is a drill accessory where you clamp the steel tube at the desired angle of the joint and then cut the end of the tube with a suitable size hole saw. The (desired) end result is a near perfect tub

RE: [Aus-soaring] Best glider for a heavy neophyte

2004-03-28 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message For a guy who is just getting into gliding, a Nimbis 3 or 4 might be a handful! John Moore is selling his DG500M at Jondaryon, a nice easy to fly 2 seater that is priced right and like showroom condition, anyone who knows John would agree.   Cheers   Nigel           Nigel And

[Aus-soaring] Great Outdoors

2004-03-28 Thread Robinson, Peter B
The Waikerie Gliding Club is featured on the Great Outdoors program tonight (Monday the 29th March) at 7:30pm. Regards Peter Robinson ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aero-tow question(s)

2004-03-28 Thread Ian McPhee
Have done heaps of tiger tows (VH-BUG inc that real short strip -now the caravan park- at Keepit before the present strip was even thought of) and always thought rope loops back to wing were normal.  The last tiger tow I can remember was behind "banger" going west at warwick AD taking off 1/

[Aus-soaring] New logger

2004-03-28 Thread Ian McPhee
Cambridge 302A replacemet logger for the original model 20 finally made it to OZ last week.  It will drive a LNAV if you wish.  This logger is approved for all flights inc world records.  The price is much less than original Model 20 box so it makes good value for money considering our excha

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aero-tow question(s)

2004-03-28 Thread Rob & Colleen Moore
Ron I have towed for many hours with a Tiger Moth and I think CASA would have some performance details people have also towed with C150's. it is ok with lighter Gliders but may not be suitable for the heaver fiber Glass models. have you contacted the Airworthiness bloke at GFA?? At 12:00 PM 26/