I have no problems with the response speed – am using IE 9 and Win7.
However would like to see some of the headings in a slightly larger font and,
in some cases, in a more contrasting color.
Brian Wade
From: Kevin Rodda
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 1:22 PM
To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.o
AAT 101.
A long time ago in a universe far far away, everyone used cameras for
waypoint verification. In the Club Class Nationals, in order to cater
for the wide range of performances in what was a one-class competition,
the POST task was used - this task required pilots to fly to any
waypoi
G'day Kevin (and innocent bystanders),
Very quick response from the GFA site here Kevin - in fact notable
faster than several other sites I paddle through ...
Using Firefox and good ol' Win XP in a fairly modest desktop (say about
Ka6 performance) (not that there's anything wrong with a Ka6 -
I understand our club treasurer complains incessantly about GFA website dumping
him whenever he tries to log into it and check membership details.
Rob Wintulich
- Original Message -
From: Grant Davies
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
Sent: Monday, Augu
No problems. I am using the same browser as yourself.
Gary
- Original Message -
From: Kevin Rodda
To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 1:22 PM
Subject: [Aus-soaring] GFA Website (iMIS)
I have consistently had problems using the GFA website
Untitled DocumentRolf,
I am almost certain that the possibility of being able to set fixed tasks (and
run tasks), as well as AAT's is contained in the general rules. Tasking can of
course be modified by the local rules, which I think is what happened last
time. Even if all tasking options are op
A good team beats a good pilot most of the time. A good pilot beats a bad team
anytime. If you want numbers, have a look at the recent german flapped
nationals, in particular the scores of Sommer / Bode for each day. Once you
have done that, look at their start and finishing times for each day.
Adam,
For various reasons we don't team fly at our Nationals, I agree it is not a
kindergarten - so we don't need anyone to hold our hands as a team.
I am with Matt and Tim, say 5% [or whatever you think team flying is worth] and
lowest score of the team counts! :]
Gary,
I expect individual Pilo
You're definitely not on your own Kevin. I probably get to 'totally frustrated'
but generally persevere with it to get the bare essentials.
The site works like it is probably served on location on the offices server.
Limited bandwidth + other users accessing information locally will contribut
Hi Rolf,
I see that you entirely missed the point of this post. The heading should have
given you your first clue.
To my knowledge, there has not been ANY discussion on trying to put some
numbers on the value of team flying.
So .. do YOU think that good team flying (on average), gives the team a
Some may be interested in this little flash back in time ...
An article has been posted on the Caboolture Gliding Club website ... its a
TV WEEK story about the ABC-TV series A Big Country which aired a program in
1976 titled "The Quiet Challenge" featuring the aerobatic flying skills of
Bert Pers
I have consistently had problems using the GFA website since it was changed
to the new format.
Incredibly slow response times when logging in and also when moving from
page to page once logged in ... I usually just give up in frustration.
Am being told by the GFA Office that they are not aware of
Untitled DocumentI like how the words ‘may be’ were used, so I’ll let you get
away with it! Certainly wasn’t where it was aimed at all, as this ‘all AAT’
tasks non-sense has been going on for years now at most comps around AUS.
Everyone here can take ‘all’ out of context if you like, but I thi
Rolf,
I agree. I think that we can have some fixed tasking without driving
away the lower performers. We may even surprise them with what can be
achieved.
I know that Ralph Henderson doesn't like fixed tasks, and this is
probably why they were not used much in the last Multiclass Nationals
Tim, Not advocating exclucive speed tasking, just bemoaning their almost
complete disappearance from nationals. I for myself don't have to be careful at
all regarding what I wish for, I look after myself unless the iron one fails. I
hasten to add that I don't expect everybody else to go to such
Couldn't agree more with you Adam.
The total ban of a fundamental part of the sport in a national competition is
ridiculous.
Todd
From: Adam Woolley
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Monday, 8 August 2011 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: [
That is a whole new discussion which we haven't had yet. Am in full agreement
with WPP. 3 or 4 years back we split into club and sports class, one of the
reasons cited was the impossibility to task fairly over such a wide handicap
range. Since then we not only dropped fixed tasks completely fro
We've had this discussion for years ad nauseam. As no new facts emerged there
is no use at all to have the discussion again. The current rehash serves only
those who want to re-read their own arguments of the past. I'm quite sure there
is a history funtion somewhere which can be used for that p
Untitled DocumentMy first ever, competition fixed task was in the UK just prior
to starting the world championships – how pathetic! Bring back the days when
pilots brought along their own crews and had at least 75% fixed tasks in Aussie
comps :)
WPP
From: Matt Gage
Sent: Monday, August 08,
Untitled DocumentSadly the Australian competition scene isn’t strong enough to
uphold what I’m about to suggest, so I know it wont happen (until we can get
back to the 100+ regular entrants again).
The Nationals is just that, the nationals. Not a kindergarten or beginners
comp, or a place we
Hey Tim
You don't watch F1 ?
Yep, not fair, but very hard to regulate.
Col
From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net
[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley
Sent: Monday, 8 August 2011 9:19 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
S
Tim,
I agree with banning teams for Australian comps, but with a small exception:
With the way that out selection works for the Worlds, the "team" is known 18
months before the event. It would be extremely useful for them to practice as a
team in real comps.
However, it would need to be fair t
Two things matter about team flying - results, and perceptions. Results
because that's how you win the silverware, and perceptions because that
is what drives participation. Or not.
If team flying didn't help, people wouldn't want to do it. If team
flying does help, it is then unfair to tho
Hi Tom,
Good to hear from you. Re your earlier post on Mac and the Diana 2, my
understanding of this situation is that landing problems are about par for the
course! Take-offs too in this ship are also supposed to be quite interesting,
probably for exactly the same reasons you alluded to. I am s
The two winners at Uvalde yesterday did not team fly! :]
From: "gstev...@bigpond.com"
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Sunday, 7 August 2011 11:59 PM
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Team flying - what is it worth?
Hallo All,
Preamble
Hallo All,
Preamble
For years, there has been robust debate in this country, on the subject of team
flying in Australian Competitions. Some pilots are strongly for it, some
strongly against it, and some are ambivalent. Some pilots have been known to
change their viewpoint, when their own circums
Thanks Gary,
All pretty good now - although not as comfy as my 29. [the sleekest fuselage
but the most room! - for width, not length]
Crashability is another consideration with cockpits.
After seeing Mak's landing with his Diana2 I think that and low speed ground
stability needs work! :] [Mak an
Hi Stuart
You're right neither are available directly here is Australia, but there are US
and UK sellers who will ship them here very cheaply and the app would need to
be obtained from the US/UK store or as a direct download (fairly easy to do for
android but I'm not sure about iphones). Neithe
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