Re: [Aus-soaring] Morning Glory HD Footage and why gliding looses...

2009-09-29 Thread Christopher Mc Donnell
And how well did last night's evening media report it.Not! Amongst other things the cloud was reported as 1km, 100km & 1000km long. As to promo'ing aviation sports the general tenor was that of a hazardous/dangerous activity rather than the well managed activity it is. But that could just be

Re: [Aus-soaring] Silicon free polishes?

2009-09-29 Thread bbaer
Yes, it is hard to know who to trust! I just spoke to a tech support gentleman at Stork AWD ( http://www.storkawd.com.au/marine/restorers-and-waxers.php [1] ) and he firstly assured me that NONE of the Feracla products contain silicone. However he then qualified that by saying that the wa

Re: [Aus-soaring] Silicon free polishes?

2009-09-29 Thread Jarek Mosiejewski
I've just visited the German Car-lack website: http://www.carlack.de/carlack/home_eng.htm. They have a product called poly-lack which is supposed to be formulated for "aeroplane-care premium surface protection... [] ...cleaner & sealant developed especially for aeroplanes (plastic)". It featur

Re: [Aus-soaring] Silicon free polishes?

2009-09-29 Thread Jarek Mosiejewski
I've always assumed that CarLack is silicone free based on the Airplan Flight Equipment website: http://www.afeonline.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1989 which states: "Carlack 68 Systemic Care is a silicone-free cleaner/polish which offers a high-quality surface finish and UV protection

Re: [Aus-soaring] Natfly

2009-09-29 Thread Catherine Conway
I have an RA pilot sitting in my office at the moment. He says at least 1/2 the attendees want to camp and he won't go if he can't. -Cath On 29/09/2009, at 5:09 PM, Stuart & Kerri Ferguson wrote: Accommodation is drying up quickly -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.

[Aus-soaring] Morning Glory HD Footage and why gliding looses...

2009-09-29 Thread Adam Woolley
G'day All, We as glider pilots have got no hope when there's people out there like Jonny Durand Jnr stealing all the lime-light! This is seriously impressive footage, and what a sensational experience it must've been.. This is why gliding looses...: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMdyT-

[Aus-soaring] Phone Number for Chris Keihn

2009-09-29 Thread Ross McLean
Does anyone have a phone number for Chris Keihn? Cheers, ROSS ___ 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] Silicon free polishes?

2009-09-29 Thread bbaer
Hi Derek, you're right, that is a problem as Mequiars tech support state that all their wax finishes contain silicones. Still looking! As the glider is about 35 years old and could have been polished with who knows what by previous owners I'm not going to get too precious about it thoug

Re: [Aus-soaring] QLD state comps

2009-09-29 Thread Tim Shirley
Flying yes, scoring no. I'm on the case. Tim From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of james crowhurst Sent: Wednesday, 30 September 2009 08:44 To: aus soaring Subject: [Aus-soaring] QLD state comps So, no flyin

[Aus-soaring] QLD state comps

2009-09-29 Thread james crowhurst
So, no flying yet at the state comps.well there are no results on the web page so that is what I presume! _ MSN straight to your mobile - news, entertainment, videos and

[Aus-soaring] Auto Tow

2009-09-29 Thread Christopher Mc Donnell
Great video of the new Peugeot 3008 Crossover launching a glider to promote it's "Grip Control" system. Really well done. Flying stuff is good too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boqxZ3BOzlY___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Natfly

2009-09-29 Thread Tim Shirley
It's the drought... From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of gavin wrigley Sent: Tuesday, 29 September 2009 17:49 To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Natfly Is this a temperance event? >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Natfly

2009-09-29 Thread gavin wrigley
Is this a temperance event? > From: s...@bigpond.net.au > To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:39:09 +1000 > Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Natfly > > Accommodation is drying up quickly > > -Original Message- > From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Natfly

2009-09-29 Thread Stuart & Kerri Ferguson
Accommodation is drying up quickly -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Cleaver Sent: Tuesday, 29 September 2009 8:51 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: