Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures-defacto start height

If you fly the State comps from DDSC, they have a defacto max start height anyway - called Oakey airspace, usually 7,000ft Nig Mark Said: "Hey, how about team flying, that would be a great idea?? It might become fun again also." I say, hear hear (or here here!)! But then again, it

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA, marketing and democracy in the GFA

Outstanding, Robert! Best, most succinct summing up of the problem, ever. Cheers Phil Robert Hart wrote: Mike Borgelt wrote: People like Jenny and Robert Hart and others who "don't have problem with all this" will never be able to understand or fix the problem. Good grief, M

Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures

Mark Said: "Hey, how about team flying, that would be a great idea?? It might become fun again also." I say, hear hear (or here here!)! But then again, it's not much fun for the people who don't know how to effictively team fly... Is leaching allowed everyday though!! haha :) My thoug

Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures

Hi Ross, I apologise if I have spoken out of turn, but I was under the impression that this start rule change was already in situ - you sent me a "draft" copy for the new operation guide, so does this mean that we are far from setting all of this in concrete? It feels to most of us, including m

Re: [Aus-soaring] Special Request - Work Experience

So, a huge thanks to every who replied both on and off list. I now have a nice list of people / places I can contact (either on her behalf, or get her to contact them herself). Anyway, I'm very grateful for this, and will let you all know how she goes Dion Baker -- you know what i hate errors

Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures

At least one start line drama over a start line. Mid-air at Leeton about 1983. Back when we were required to cross the start line under 3280 feet. 2 gliders approaching start line. One at or near Vne, one somewhat slower. Faster one took off the slower gliders tail. Both pilots are still around t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures

Ross, Yup thats the way it works, please be mindfull of the personalities and drivers behind the change within that group of elected individuals. Personally i see it as no big deal as long as a designated start line is used rather than the beer can (ala GP starts). The thought of GP starts ov

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Sim Update

Go man, it looks fantastic. Well done and it just shows that if you want something so bad then just effing do it!! Bravo Tom. Best wishes Ian Patching. - Original Message - From: "Tom Wilksch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Wedne

Re: [Aus-soaring] unsubscribe

Ashton, Would it not work better if you followed the instructions at the bottom of your posting ? John G. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: unsubscribe ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures

Hi Bruce, Having used this start gate, and the start box system over many years at comps (mainly inter-service), I was glad to see this dangerous and unproductive practice eliminated. I am amazed that it has crept back into the system. The remote multiple start point system has been totally suc

Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures

Jo Davis wrote: I agree it is a change that brings unnecessary risk to an already high workload situation, when ideally the focus is on looking out. Aside from agreeing at the pilots meeting that it would bring in unnecesary complication when the workload is already high, the general consens

Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures

Jim If you go to the following link on the GFA website you will find the current set of rules, V1.53 August 2007. http://www.gfa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content &task=view&id=393&Itemid=184 The three pilots

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA, marketing and democracy in the GFA

Mike Borgelt wrote: People like Jenny and Robert Hart and others who "don't have problem with all this" will never be able to understand or fix the problem. Good grief, Mike If you think that I "don't have a problem" with the way the GFA is run, then you have truly been reading what I have w

[Aus-soaring] unsubscribe

unsubscribe ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] unsubscribe

unsubscribe ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures

> > Hi Bruce > I agree it is a change that brings unnecessary risk to an already high workload situation, when ideally the focus is on looking out. Aside from agreeing at the pilots meeting that it would bring in unnecesary complication when the workload is already high, the general consensus wa

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA, marketing and democracy in the GFA

At 07:50 PM 29/05/2008, you wrote: On Wed, 28 May 2008 11:08:36 +1000, Jenny Ganderton wrote: >For those of us that are hooked on gliding, we don't have a problem >with any of this - but how do you get people hooked? >All positive suggestions welcomed! >Jenny Yes Jenny, even some who are hooked

[Aus-soaring] training and coaching aid

Another tool to check what you (or someone else) did. Yes, SeeYou is one of the best tools for flight analysis. IGC-Replay gives you a different perspective (cockpit view) and is free (although donations are welcomed) works with google earth 4.2, 4.3 onwards http://ywtw.de/igcsimen.html Erich __

Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures

Bruce, I hear the same rumour. I went to the GFA website and found only the 2001 rules and so cannot substantiate this change in the rules. I agree that this rule can work if a start line is introduced. used it for years whilst flying in the rain in Pommy land. Seemed ok then but there is inc

Re: [Aus-soaring] A good landing

Sorry to say, no birch trees anywhere near the Bendigo Gliding Club that I know of, let alone any inadvertent landings recently. Rob Young, Bendigo Gliding Club (in Northern Victoria, Australia) ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on

Re: [Aus-soaring] A good landing

And he crashed into an aviation plywood tree. Ah so he came from the Bendigo flying club. Using Google translate NEW VERSION KL 14.30. A glider crashed in the northern parts of the county yesterday afternoon. Plane was broken and was hanging in a birch. The pilot walk away with a sma

[Aus-soaring] Start procedures

Just wondering if there is general knowledge of the new start procedures for Aussie nationals? I first heard of it last w/e at Kingaroy. Seems we will be both height and speed limited - obviously one must not be implemented without the other, and all this with the same style of "beer can" start

[Aus-soaring] unsubscribe

unsubscribe___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] Glasflügel Hornet 206 ???

Hello all, Does any one know where I can lay my hands on a electronic copy of any flight/service/maint manuals for the hornet. Regards Ben ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA, marketing and democracy in the GFA

On Wed, 28 May 2008 11:08:36 +1000, Jenny Ganderton wrote: >For those of us that are hooked on gliding, we don't have a problem >with any of this - but how do you get people hooked? >All positive suggestions welcomed! >Jenny Yes Jenny, even some who are hooked on this (for much longer and much d

Re: [Aus-soaring] A good landing

It's a decent translation, not sure where the Bendigo came from though... ;) Some words that weren't translated: segelflygtävling = sailplane competition smällde = loud crash Poor transaltions: finnish carts = the glider was Finnish landing on the measure = outlandings on fields encounter any s

Re: [Aus-soaring] A good landing

I have referred this to the Bendigo Flying Club to see why they are poaching our territory. :-) Phil McCann Bendigo Gliding Club Nigel Andrews wrote: Ah so he came from the Bendigo flying club. Using Google translate NEW VERSION KL 14.30. A glider crashed in the northern part

Re: [Aus-soaring] A good landing

Ah so he came from the Bendigo flying club. Using Google translate NEW VERSION KL 14.30. A glider crashed in the northern parts of the county yesterday afternoon. Plane was broken and was hanging in a birch. The pilot walk away with a small wound on a finger. It was a participant in