Re: [Aus-soaring] Outlanding prevention + Self Launch.

2004-05-17 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 01:48 PM 18/05/04 +0930, you wrote: > >There seems to have been a quiet revolution going on in the design and >manufacture of small turbine engines. There are several manufacturers >who've now entered the market, producing turbines capable of lifting a >sailplane in a self launch configuration.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Outlanding prevention + Self Launch.

2004-05-17 Thread Anthony Smith
I have been watching the technology evolve. Soon we will have micro-turbo props. What better for a self-launch sailplane? > There seems to have been a quiet revolution going on in > the design and manufacture of small turbine engines. > There are several manufacturers who've now entered the >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Outlanding prevention + Self Launch.

2004-05-17 Thread Ronald . Marks
There seems to have been a quiet revolution going on in the design and manufacture of small turbine engines. There are several manufacturers who've now entered the market, producing turbines capable of lifting a sailplane in a self launch configuration. Avaition Microjet Technology were the first

[Aus-soaring] Outlanding prevention

2004-05-17 Thread Mike Borgelt
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RE: [Aus-soaring] and meanwhile there is flying

2004-05-17 Thread Catherine Conway
Yes The paddock belonged to my Dad's cousin. They have sold it but still live in the area. -Cath > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Anthony Smith > Sent: Monday, 17 May 2004 6:49 PM > To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

[Aus-soaring] LS Gliders

2004-05-17 Thread Stuart Welsby
 Peter Holmes, Couldyou please contact me with your Ph No at [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Cheers Stuart Welsby ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Bulk Flying Schemes

2004-05-17 Thread Jason Armistead
Colin Details can be below my signature for the bulk flying schemes of Southern Cross Gliding Club at Camden. We have run bulk flying pretty much as-is for the last 5 years, with the cost structure being tweaked a bit along the way. In this year's incarnation, we introduced the "away" portion

RE: [Aus-soaring] Bulk Flying Schemes

2004-05-17 Thread skf1
Go to www.canberragliding.org  then Costs, and the Canberra Gliding Club’s Bulk Flying Scheme or Flat Rate arrangements are spelt out.  In fact our entire cost structure is.   Does it work? – In a word Yes   If you require more details, contact us direct.   SDF        

[Aus-soaring] Bulk Flying Schemes

2004-05-17 Thread Colin & Yvonne Campbell
I am researching bulk flying schemes. Could anyone with details of a Club's experience please respond with details of cost, conditions etc. Thanks colinc ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus

RE: [Aus-soaring] and meanwhile there is flying

2004-05-17 Thread Anthony Smith
Adelaide Uni is contemplating getting a Black Springs trip happening during the uni/school holidays in September. Nothing definite as we are still getting ourselves organized for our trip to the Flinders on the June long weekend. Does anybody have contacts in the area or perhaps know the landowner

Re: [Aus-soaring] and meanwhile there is flying

2004-05-17 Thread Bob Thomas
I agree Emilis, the beauty of Black Springs was that a late decision could be made in view of the prevailing weather. If on the nose then stay home or something. Cheers - Original Message - From: "Emilis Prelgauskas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring inAustr

[Aus-soaring] and meanwhile there is flying

2004-05-17 Thread Emilis Prelgauskas
At 06:44 PM 14/05/04 +1000, Peter wrote: >BTW did anybody go flying lately? In South Australia the winter program of ridge & wave is underway (see calendar below), with Adelaide Soaring Club in the Flinders Ranges at present. (Be nice to get Black prings re-activated after all these years).