[Aus-soaring] Where are they

2014-02-07 Thread Neville Sutton
Some months ago I posted on here asking for advice on plans built gliders When the abuse stopped many posted why build when they are often given away either slightly damaged, unfinished projects or simply want to get rid of them I now pose the question after many months of searching "where ar

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hang Gliding Records on the Bight 28/1/14

2014-02-07 Thread Mark Newton
> On 6 Feb 2014, at 8:40 pm, Peter Champness wrote: > > It looks OK in the pictures but getting below cliff level must have been a > bit scary. I wonder why he did that? He spent the whole flight being followed around by a rescue helicopter and a pair of trained surf lifesavers. Probably

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hang Gliding Records on the Bight 28/1/14

2014-02-07 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Not to mention that his glider did not cost half a house. -Original Message- From: Mark Newton Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 10:16 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Cc: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Hang G

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hang Gliding Records on the Bight 28/1/14paul

2014-02-07 Thread Paul Bart
I do not think it would mater how much it cost, I doubt that he paid for it :). Cheers Paull On Feb 7, 2014 10:25 PM, "Christopher McDonnell" wrote: > Not to mention that his glider did not cost half a house. > > -Original Message- From: Mark Newton > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 10:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Where are they

2014-02-07 Thread Jim Staniforth
Neville If you have no luck in Australia, contacts are on the US based Experimental Soaring Association's website, below. There are still plans available for some Hall and Marske gliders, but I think no more by Maupin. HP and other Kits also available. Jim http://www.esoaring.com/ ---

Re: [Aus-soaring] Where are they

2014-02-07 Thread Peter Champness
I think there is a Woodstock, partly built for sale in Victoria. Also a Foka5, ready to fly with trailer. This is a much better proposition, in my view. Peter Champness On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 10:00 PM, Neville Sutton wrote: > Some months ago I posted on here asking for advice on plans built g

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hang Gliding Records on the Bight 28/1/14

2014-02-07 Thread DMcD
>>Not to mention that his glider did not cost half a house. Or maybe it did? For the cost of a modern carbon framed topless hang glider, you could buy something like a Libelle or Standard Cirrus and fly rather faster and further than in a hang glider. In three or four years time, depending on th

[Aus-soaring] Super Ximango for sale

2014-02-07 Thread Mark Fisher
Contact me off list if interested Mark at swiftavionics dot com dot au 1996 model. Only 500hrs engine and airframe. Fresh Form 2. Wings just refinished. Make me an offer I can't refuse.!!! Cheers Mark -- Mark Fisher Managing Director Swift Performance Equipment Unit 2, 1472 Boundary Rd Wacol 4

Re: [Aus-soaring] Where are they

2014-02-07 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 11:07 AM 8/02/2014, you wrote: I think there is a Woodstock, partly built for sale in Victoria. Also a Foka5, ready to fly with trailer. This is a much better proposition, in my view. Peter Champness One way is to decide what glider you'd like to buy and contact the registered operat

Re: [Aus-soaring] Where are they

2014-02-07 Thread John O'Neill
This could be the one that Brian Berwick was building a few years ago. Brian is a proffesional aircraft engineer. If genuinely interested I have his address. John O'Neill ---Original Message--- From: Mike Borgelt Date: 8/02/2014 4:12:27 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to So