Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider at HallsCreek WA?

2015-06-25 Thread Ben Jones
The pronunciation Halls Creek in WA is Hells Crack. ___ 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] wow

2015-04-06 Thread Ben Jones
Someone have the final glide speed set a little too fast ?? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Monday, 6 April 2015 6:42 PM To: Arie; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject:

Re: [Aus-soaring] MORE: Tube rivets

2015-02-01 Thread Ben Jones
I would Google AC43-13, if you want to know how to buck a rivet, its covered in it ! From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Peter Champness Sent: Sunday, 1 February 2015 4:35 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soar

Re: [Aus-soaring] Compass Swinging

2015-01-06 Thread Ben Jones
Do compasses throw their keys in a bowl also ? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Tuesday, 6 January 2015 5:27 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Au

Re: [Aus-soaring] OzRunways/Avplan

2014-12-20 Thread Ben Jones
Yeah we ferried my newly acquired 172 from Melb to Perth using oz runways on my ipad with 3g, never missed a beat all the way. Paper maps were in the flight bag but never opened or removed from the bag. Except one WAC was used to plug a freaking sub zero jet blast from a leaky co pilots door se

Re: [Aus-soaring] Press

2014-10-22 Thread Ben Jones
Wow media can't even spell check things these days . From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Wednesday, 22 October 2014 4:29 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring]

Re: [Aus-soaring] Unsubscribe

2014-09-12 Thread Ben Jones
Tho the number of female RC pilots is low in Oz compared to the USA, I have on a number of occasions had my ass handed to me by female RC pilots half my age >I note there are very few women who fly R/C models too. Far fewer than in >gliding in my experience. > >Mike

Re: [Aus-soaring] V8 Pawnee

2014-04-09 Thread Ben Jones
Having built a couple of parts and control surfaces for some Zenith aircraft, I have to say MAN the thickness of ALI used is not reassuring to be making a workhorse out of the airframe. Just my 2 cents but good luck ! Ben From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-b

Re: [Aus-soaring] ScratchBuild

2013-08-25 Thread Ben Jones
Google "Woodstock glider" Home built sailplane -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Neville Sutton Sent: Saturday, 24 August 2013 12:08 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] GPS tracking GSM

2013-07-02 Thread Ben Jones
But Simon would the average glider pilot have the grey matter to see a blip heading towards them on a screen and take corrective action, Most would say "This thing is buggered" and switch it off. I'm all for ADS-B in and out would make lead and following a sheit load easier ;) But seriously I'

Re: [Aus-soaring] Only in ................

2013-04-19 Thread Ben Jones
I'm glad to hear the fuel didn't catch on fire ... Ben West Oz -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Texler, Michael Sent: Friday, 19 April 2013 9:31 AM To: Discussion of issues relating

Re: [Aus-soaring] Apple - gliding

2013-03-12 Thread Ben Jones
If you worried about the internal gps in the ipad, I suggest looking at a clip on "badelf gps" or something similar, always handy to have 2 gps sources in the cockpit if something goes tits up. Ben West Oz -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge GPS10/20/25 now have OLC approval again

2012-09-20 Thread Ben Jones
It has been know for many years that pigments in paint can act as a shield from GPS signals and RF transmissions Nothing Earth shattering there. Ben From: Ian Mc Phee Sent: Thursday, 20 September 2012 6:13 AM. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge GPS10/20/25 now have OLC approval again ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] Radios, fuses BNC wiring etc

2012-09-04 Thread Ben Jones
Go to any supplier of Aviation grade wire and ask for some 2.3mm wire. You will get a instant question fired at you, " What gauge is that mate" In aviation AWG is the standard measurement . Ben From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pee Tube

2012-08-25 Thread Ben Jones
If any tug pilot decides to have a pee when I'm behind them on tow, they will be in a world of hurt. Ben From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Dave Long & Cath Lincoln Sent: Sunday, 26 August 2012 8:24 AM To: 'Discuss

Re: [Aus-soaring] Best colour for visibility?

2012-05-21 Thread Ben Jones
My vote goes for Nipple Pink ! Ben ___ 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] GFA Site/accident

2012-04-25 Thread Ben Jones
My question is : If the RAA in Australia can train "Accident investigators" why can't the GFA ?? Ben From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of gstev...@bigpond.com Sent: Wednesday, 25 April 2012 9:22 PM To: wom..

Re: [Aus-soaring] Practice hook up procedure

2012-03-23 Thread Ben Jones
Most radio's and their associated systems in the real world are maintained buy trained engineers, or specific radio techs who can solve the problem if a line engineer scratches his head in the unknown problem. On the flipside most radio and associated systems in gliders are usually maintained by t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Practice hook up procedure

2012-03-18 Thread Ben Jones
CFI if you wish a personal briefing. John Welsh From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ben Jones Sent: Monday, 19 March 2012 7:58 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subje

Re: [Aus-soaring] Practice hook up procedure

2012-03-18 Thread Ben Jones
What happened in WA is such a secret, the members haven't been informed yet. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ian Mc Phee Sent: Monday, 19 March 2012 6:28 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Austr

Re: [Aus-soaring] Windows 7 and RS232/USB Converter Problems

2010-10-19 Thread Ben Jones
I had this problem with my windows 7 laptop, my usb/serial converter is a Aten one I had to go to the Aten website and down load/install the driver manually, Hope it helps Regards Ben West Oz From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.inte

Re: [Aus-soaring] Harness checks

2010-10-08 Thread Ben Jones
What really shits me is these big guns that continually bend expensive aircraft, My poor little STD Cirrus insurance policy has gone up, for what reason I have never made a claim, oh thats right the insurance company is having to pay out huge sums of money, so they jack my rates up to "cost recov

Re: [Aus-soaring] Towplanes

2010-10-01 Thread Ben Jones
After my tailwheel conversion training many years ago I, was unlucky to fly a Cessna 150a with a Texas tail wheel conversion for some hours, The tail wheel conversions take a docile no brainer aero plane and turn it into a super bitchy and twitchy aero plane instantly !!! My advice would be pim

Re: [Aus-soaring] Not quite soaring

2010-09-23 Thread Ben Jones
I like his quote at about the 1min mark "everything is about to fail, at any given moment, if it's not close to failure then we try to cut weight on it" Interesting guy, he gets my "Brass balls" vote for the week. Regards Ben -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.inter

Re: [Aus-soaring] Digital WAC charts

2010-09-20 Thread Ben Jones
Disregard, my last digital map package WAS purchased from Maptrax, Bugger that really peeves me off. Regards Ben -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ben Jones Sent: Monday, 20 September

Re: [Aus-soaring] Digital WAC charts

2010-09-20 Thread Ben Jones
Yes they are produced by another company, im in the office but will be home soon and will re-reply Regards Ben -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of DMcD Sent: Monday, 20 September 2010 6:28 A

Re: [Aus-soaring] Paddock selection

2010-09-18 Thread Ben Jones
You could imagine the phone call to the wife. G> Hi hon can you come and pick me up w> I thought you were gliding today G> Yes i was just outlanded W> Where are you ? G> Just down from the engineering mob and that trendy retro cafe W> Wh

Re: [Aus-soaring] ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE... Was: Well at least gliders don't catch on fire...

2010-09-10 Thread Ben Jones
As a sparky by day, that pic John is so true !! Any Funny ! From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of John Parncutt Sent: Friday, 10 September 2010 11:46 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Service contract

2010-08-30 Thread Ben Jones
Bummer Gavin, Was a bulk strip, rebuild and then zero time an option ??, or does GFA not allow this. Ben From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of gavin wrigley Sent: Monday, 30 August 2010 8:03 PM To: aus-soarin

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider Crash

2010-08-25 Thread Ben Jones
I'm of the firm belief, if you do stupid show off shit in front of people, then it's not will you smack the ground it when ... That rule goes for any sort of aviation. Ben From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Beh

Re: [Aus-soaring] Are we all properly trained?

2010-08-16 Thread Ben Jones
I've seen the photos on the net of the incident, but have not seen any incident report. That reminds me of a instructor ( you know the 38,000 hr old grey haired type that would always get you to demonstrate slow flight so he could pop the window and have a sneaky smoke) i had years ago when I was

Re: [Aus-soaring] Off topic but Aviation related.

2010-08-10 Thread Ben Jones
AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Off topic but Aviation related. Hi Ben, Your bank will have no trouble geting the money to their account (if you have their details), for a fee, of course! Cheers Stuart Welsby - Original Message - From: Ben Jones <mailto:bjo...@pip

Re: [Aus-soaring] Off topic but Aviation related. THANK YOU

2010-08-10 Thread Ben Jones
n From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ben Jones Sent: Tuesday, 10 August 2010 12:11 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Off topic but Aviation related. Hello guy's and gals. I

[Aus-soaring] Off topic but Aviation related.

2010-08-09 Thread Ben Jones
aluable. Regards Ben Jones West Oz -Perth ___ 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] Diamond Mine Open at Stirlings Wave Camp

2010-08-03 Thread Ben Jones
I went to 36,000 and 38,000 yesterday but for some reason my data shows 9,000 only hmmm but the wine and a newspaper was a nice touch, meal was average ;-) -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf O

Re: [Aus-soaring] good and bad

2010-06-28 Thread Ben Jones
Gliders and Balloonists warn they could be grounded by the rules Gliding enthusiasts and air balloonists claim they could be grounded by new proposals from European regulators. The guidelines, which would come into force in 2012, would mean that all pilots would be required to submit a fligh

Re: [Aus-soaring] [SPAM] dongles

2010-06-21 Thread Ben Jones
most post offices or service stations. I had a optosss one and a virgin one but would not work if you walked 5 mins out of a town, or could not eyeball a tower in direct sight. regards Ben Jones - Original Message - From: "Ron Sanders" To: Sent: Sunday, June 20, 201

Re: [Aus-soaring] iPAD

2010-06-04 Thread Ben Jones
Mike, Flight was back into YPPH from the north decent from 10k to 5k ish with typical radar vector routing so 30deg left or 30deg right tracking whilst descending, in fairly bumpy conditions and rain, At the Outer marker I decided to stow my iphone and tighten my harness. In saying the ipho

Re: [Aus-soaring] iPAD

2010-06-04 Thread Ben Jones
Howdy all, I have used a iPhone with the AH Gimble app loaded under IFR conditions and there was significant drift after about 3 mins , So ladies and gents be warned, I would only use it if I knew I was about to by a farm !! And before any one gets excited, I was a Pax in the right hand s

Re: [Aus-soaring] Average versus median (I am being Mr. Picky...)

2010-02-15 Thread Ben Jones
So when a Lady says your average in bed, Is that Mean ?? - Original Message - From: "Gary Stevenson" To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 9:07 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Average versus median (I am being Mr. Picky...) Ha

Re: [Aus-soaring] Towing combination collision

2010-02-12 Thread Ben Jones
I would suggest you hop in into a Cirrus SR22 go for a blatt around the block and chase a pawnee from above and at a descending angle, you can lookout all you like and ya aint gonna see shit, the only way to clear your airspace in front of you in these types of aircraft in a decent would be to r

Re: [Aus-soaring] DG Flugzeugbau strategy

2010-01-27 Thread Ben Jones
I agree with most of the below post, In my Electrical line of work I work on very specific industrial equipment in a very narrow but large industry, and was a State service manager at my very young age for a global company after doing 10 plus years on the tools, Whilst Still on the tools and

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tuggie video

2010-01-19 Thread Ben Jones
Speaking of tailwheels, It needs some grease I think ;-) - Original Message - From: Stuart & Kerri Ferguson To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:39 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Tuggie video What great footage, and

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 75, Issue 21

2009-12-16 Thread Ben Jones
There is nothing wrong with a aircraft with a loop entry speed a couple of knots below VNE, It makes a man out of you 8-) Regards Ben VH-WKR driver sometimes - Original Message - From: Stuart Welsby To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wednesday, D

Re: [Aus-soaring] forum format

2009-11-24 Thread Ben Jones
Not as long as my ass points to the ground. "real forums" are a pain in the freckle, I know I'm a member of a couple and you loose interest in having to log into a web page. besides as some one else has mentioned you have signed up for a "Mail list" too different beasts. regards Ben -

Re: [Aus-soaring] Scare Quotes...

2009-11-18 Thread Ben Jones
I'd put 5 bucks on its Peter Creswick If I'm right his CV is a interesting read. Regards Ben West Oz - Original Message - From: "Mike Borgelt" To: ; "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:49 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Sc

Re: [Aus-soaring] re-license

2009-11-17 Thread Ben Jones
Even go as far as www.whitepages.com.au and plug in the details. regards Ben - Original Message - From: "Christopher Mc Donnell" To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] re-license Hi Matthe

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider pilots applying their skills to another activity

2009-10-29 Thread Ben Jones
Some of us have looked at this a while ago, after seeing some of the developments at Oshkosh, it is possible, just the cost involved at the time for the batteries stopped it Mechanically its easy, Electrically its easy with off the shelf gear, Now CASA could be the problem. Regards Ben E

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Men without suits (warning this postingmay contain humour...)

2009-10-09 Thread Ben Jones
Only 7 inches - Original Message - From: DMcD To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 7:18 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Men without suits (warning this postingmay contain humour...) Perhaps not, accordi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Vintage Sailplane Video

2009-06-13 Thread Ben Jones
Howdy all, Talk to any heavy P*rn downloader , they will have the answer on how to work out what codec has been used. Josh .. and the answer is ??? Regards Ben The other Ben - Original Message - From: John Parncutt To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia

Re: [Aus-soaring] Rosary Beads

2009-03-27 Thread Ben Jones
Did Granny work for Toll or TNT ? -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net on behalf of Texler, Michael Sent: Fri 3/27/2009 12:09 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Rosary Beads At the risk of being off topic

Re: [Aus-soaring] John Orton

2009-01-07 Thread Ben Jones
Yes. -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of D S Baker Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 5:20 PM To: Aus Soaring Subject: [Aus-soaring] John Orton Hello all, Would anyone have an email for Jo

[Aus-soaring] Garmin Wanted

2009-01-01 Thread Ben Jones
Hello, Does any one have for sale a Garmin 100 Gps unit, or know of one floating about? Panel mount Din size, Regards Ben ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.i

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blanik Bashing

2008-12-25 Thread Ben Jones
All this Blanik Bashing is getting me down, there a lovely aircraft to fly, Could we share the love and bash Twin Astirs instead ??? Ben ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: ht

Re: [Aus-soaring] Old Joke

2008-10-28 Thread Ben Jones
Dont worry about sensorship Mike, the last email would have just tripped some government "Big Brother" flags. Don't answer your front door for a while 8-) Ben - Original Message - From: "Mike Borgelt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."

Re: [Aus-soaring] Targetting Groups for retention, and my own recriutment, retention story

2008-10-16 Thread Ben Jones
I think i may be able to help with this one. My background as a 15 year old learnt to fly Blaniks L-13 With the AIRTC, 16 yrs of went powered and continued to fly with the AIRTC for the next 15 years as a cadet then as a adult instructor, and now in a instructing role. The big problem in ma

Re: [Aus-soaring] Low level aerobatics

2008-09-11 Thread Ben Jones
Sorry for the confusion "Cable break" should have read "Rope Break" Ben Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Low level aerobatics Ben, Although this thread started in a very different place, winch cable breaks (as opposed to aerotow cable breaks), -which I assume you are talking about - are a different

Re: [Aus-soaring] Low level aerobatics

2008-09-11 Thread Ben Jones
s the procedures to deal with a winch cable break are well documented, and work well if followed. Gary - Original Message - From: "Ben Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:00 PM Subje

Re: [Aus-soaring] Low level aerobatics

2008-09-11 Thread Ben Jones
What ever happened to landing straight ahead within 30 Deg of the runway centre line for a cable break simulated or not. Teaching students to whip a beast around after they have buggered around and lost airspeed is fatal in my opinion. Ben >and you cant do that under 1000 feet. All bets are

Re: [Aus-soaring] Independent operator requirements

2008-09-07 Thread Ben Jones
Most if not all forms of aviation do it , Stink wing guy's call it E.F.A.T.O, Glider pilots call it "Cable Breaks", and Student s call it AHH F*** !! Ben -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of McLean Richard Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008

Re: [Aus-soaring] X/C Soaring 1000km+

2008-08-20 Thread Ben Jones
I have been through this many times, long story.. Try this number it worked for me. Ben http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/pilotcentre/avcharge/price/contract2006/std2006_4_july.pdf Financial Services Centre Airservices Australia PO Box 231 25 Constitution Avenue CIVIC SQ

[Aus-soaring] WA Wave Camp 2008

2008-08-12 Thread Ben Jones
The WA wave camp has come and gone, here is a little snippet of the action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am2sgVwzm88 regards Ben <>___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: ht

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fwd: Pawnee window open during towing isnot agood idea!!

2008-07-14 Thread Ben Jones
Howdy all, As Far as i know if the pawnee flight manual for that exact aircraft rego ( in section 8 of the flight manual ) has a STC in the flight manual as a CASA ammended and approved page, that states "Door off flying permitted" with the new placarded airspeeds and limitations, whip the pi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pawnee window open during towing is not a goodidea!!

2008-07-08 Thread Ben Jones
Has any one thought about what flying with the door off/open is doing to the " Fabric attachment " due to the possible elevitated pressures that are occuring inside the rear fuselarge whilst flying ?? Howmany years since your last recover ?? Food for thought Regards Ben _

Re: [Aus-soaring] Rudder lock?

2008-06-19 Thread Ben Jones
The matter was finished for me. Some people just assumed everything about the flight was illegal. For what it worth , the W+B was checked and all ok , nothing was illegal, the matter was investigated by the Powers to be. And the only finding was a dumbass command pilot. Ben - Original Me

Re: [Aus-soaring] Rudder lock?

2008-06-18 Thread Ben Jones
- Original Message - From: "Texler, Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >It helps to remove the rudder lock during pre-flight, it was discovered on > >climbout. > > That is very poor airmanship, the pilot in command is lucky that nothing > worse happened. Last time i checked you can fly

Re: [Aus-soaring] Rudder lock?

2008-06-17 Thread Ben Jones
Cessna 152's can have rudder lock too.. It helps to remove the rudder lock during pre-flight, it was discovered on climbout. NO I was not the pilot in command just a R/H pax on a ferry flight , tho the fo-par costed the command pilot a lot of money in the bar that night. Ben West Oz -

Re: [Aus-soaring] CRM in Gliders

2008-06-09 Thread Ben Jones
Crew in most environments and the examples provided are valid. The worst example of CRM I have witnessed was on the bridge of a ship. SDF -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ben Jones Sent: Monday, 9 June 2008 7:30 PM

Re: [Aus-soaring] CRM in Gliders

2008-06-09 Thread Ben Jones
Michael, Don't your off the cuff examples relate to Workplace and surrounding area safety management usually seen around clubs and airfields , not CRM which is "cockpit related" between 2 pilots and the "personal service attendants" down the back. (Excluding the first example) CRM in a 2 se

Re: [Aus-soaring] Darn GLider FLight

2008-06-03 Thread Ben Jones
I'm just wishing Twin Astirs would morph into thin air 8-) - Original Message - From: jarrod To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Darn GLider FLight wish our blanik would morph into

[Aus-soaring] Glasflügel Hornet 206 ???

2008-05-29 Thread Ben Jones
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] Naughty words

2008-05-28 Thread Ben Jones
"Independent ops day only" that bad language to me 8-) - Original Message - From: "Texler, Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Aus-soaring] Naughty words >I wonder what other words we could put in an aus-soaring ? "Bottoms"? "Wankel rotary engine" "Grunties..." Runs for cove

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

2008-05-28 Thread Ben Jones
Just thinking outside the box again, When people decide to not renue there membership with the GFA, is there anything in place to ask the departing member WHY they have decided to pull the pin. Eg : Medical reasons Age reasons Too steep learning curve Learning cure not steep enough Not compati

Re: [Aus-soaring] Just to add more crap on CASA

2008-05-21 Thread Ben Jones
Pure thrust and a smart computer jiggling the controls way faster than any human can , that's how it stayed in the air. If a F15 was flown via control rods joining the stick to the ailerons he'd be bone'd( to quote Bender ) Ben - Original Message - From: D S Baker To: Discussi

[Aus-soaring] Just to add more crap on CASA

2008-05-20 Thread Ben Jones
Nope just joking... Imagine the problem running out of fuel in your 172RG, putting down on a local road, Getting your FBO to bring out some gas for you. And then... http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photogallery/Videos/Cessna_Takeoff_Crash.mpeg Ben

Re: [Aus-soaring] Decodes for area met briefings

2008-05-13 Thread Ben Jones
Ahh kinda reminds me of me of my commercial exams, I still don't believe 90% of the places exist. Ben - Original Message - From: "Mike Cleaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:57 P

[Aus-soaring] IS-28 B2 Info

2008-04-27 Thread Ben Jones
Hello all, I have been searching for the manufactures website for the IS28 does any one know if one exists ??? Or has the internet not reached into Romania yet . Failing that does any one have a Electronic copy of Service/maintenance/P.O.H or anything they could beam me across. cheers and R

[Aus-soaring] Insight into the late Paul MacCready

2008-03-28 Thread Ben Jones
A very interesting video of the late Paul MacCready talking about various things aviation related on the TED website. Feb 2003 http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/176 Ben ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check

Re: [Aus-soaring] Swimmers getting helped by new surfaces

2008-03-27 Thread Ben Jones
If swimmers wish to better there own performance, why don't they just swim in budgie smugglers and continue to inject steroids. Its a proven concept and works really well, just ask the Chinese. - Original Message - From: "Mike Borgelt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues rel

Re: [Aus-soaring] SA

2008-03-27 Thread Ben Jones
Great article, Cant wait to read it again in SA. - Original Message - From: Future Aviation To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 8:01 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] SA Hi Anne Sorry, I was away enjoying myself at

Re: [Aus-soaring] Keeping Visible

2008-03-18 Thread Ben Jones
Most Strobes in GA aircraft, require a fair wack of power, during the day all they do is keep the pilot awake with annoying pings and zips in your headset speakers. IIRC the battery operated ones use Xenon? Globes, but as always I could be wrong.. Flight trials may provide answers to

Re: [Aus-soaring] Keeping Visible

2008-03-17 Thread Ben Jones
Michael, Nipple Pink alway's catches my eye. Ben - Original Message - From: "Michael Derry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:34 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Keeping Visible > What is the latest on keeping gliders visable ? > > What are the best colours to be see

Re: [Aus-soaring] Lycoming engine

2008-02-01 Thread Ben Jones
At some time recently a engine manufacturer had some problems with the nitriding (sp?) of the cylinder walls with a particular batch run, maybe the first set of cylinders could have been caught up with this. There should be a AD somewhere. Ben >> >>Last year we had to replace the cylinde

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pik20D GWK For Sale.

2008-02-01 Thread Ben Jones
000 feet, regardless of what height the thermals were going to ) and when you got to the turnpoint the V1 would blow up. And you tell that to the juniors of today and they wont believe ya JR - Original Message - From: Ben Jones To: Discussion of issu

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pik20D GWK For Sale.

2008-01-31 Thread Ben Jones
ot to the turnpoint the V1 would blow up. And you tell that to the juniors of today and they wont believe ya JR - Original Message - From: Ben Jones To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:45 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pik20D GWK For Sale.

2008-01-31 Thread Ben Jones
Would you really like to try and thermal a ancient German flying Bomb. Not me. Ben - Original Message - From: JR To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Pik20D GWK For Sale. What

[Aus-soaring] Flarm Update

2008-01-23 Thread Ben Jones
This message is posted on behalf of Nigel From: nandrews [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 24 January 2008 6:38 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: -flarm update Hi all, This week has been quite busy with the visiting flarm people from Flarm Technology; they have been flying at Boo

Re: [Aus-soaring] Doppler radar

2008-01-10 Thread Ben Jones
Umm, How different is viewing the wx radar in flight on a PDA too receiving a inflight met brief update over the radio from flight service... Same info just in a pretty picture. Ben - Original Message - From: Matthew Gage To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Au

Re: [Aus-soaring] Global warming discussion Sigh. Again

2008-01-02 Thread Ben Jones
GENERIC NAME: haloperidol BRAND NAME: Haldol DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication. It also is used to control tics and vocal utterances that are part of Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol interferes with the effects of neurotransmitters in the brain which are the ch

Re: [Aus-soaring] [SPAM]Re: Online betting

2007-12-17 Thread Ben Jones
I'll hold by bet until the 2nd last day, I think there might be a "Tonya Harding" incident if there is a clear front runner . 8-) Ben - Original Message - From: Adam Woolley To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 7:51 PM

Re: [Aus-soaring] "Narromine_Cup_Week_2007_DVD.wmv"

2007-12-14 Thread Ben Jones
Nice vid Mal, That was certainly a hard core outlanding ! Ben West Oz - Original Message - From: Mal Bruce Subject: [Aus-soaring] "Narromine_Cup_Week_2007_DVD.wmv" Narromine_Cup_Week_2007_DVD.wmv 35 min 7 sec - 13/12/2007 Mal /aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] please explain rant

2007-12-05 Thread Ben Jones
And a smart hippie would pipe some of the exhaust gasses into the kombie cabin and save on there dope costs. - Original Message - From: Mark Newton To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 5:56 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring]

Re: [Aus-soaring] CDMA/Next G

2007-12-04 Thread Ben Jones
I think the " Intends " word is the key word, until they sort there crap out its staying. As for Next G service in Wa metro and WA country , I travel all over WA every week of the year and have not been able to fault it, I think the major problem is when people use the next G stuff in hilly ar

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 50, Issue 70

2007-11-28 Thread Ben Jones
The flight was when i was rather in experienced at themalling and only loose lift with no defined core well thats my excuse ! and im sticking to it. 8-) Ben > - > > took you 45 minutes to climb 4000 ft? > > Ben, you gotta come to the east mate! > > Wayne __

Re: [Aus-soaring] Deal or No Deal, TV Advertising

2007-11-28 Thread Ben Jones
t" would be closer to the bone. In a really quiet aircraft (see above) you can get so close you can touch a bird or look it right in the eye as it flies an arm's reach from you... just before you get pecked. HTH DMcD On Nov 28, 2007 10:16 PM, Ben Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Aus-soaring] Deal or No Deal, TV Advertising

2007-11-28 Thread Ben Jones
A contestants mum was in the group of case holders and mentioned that she wants to learn how to fly a glider , a brief discussion happened about wanting to fly gliders for a long time (mum) ... I'd like to soar with eagles stuff... Then Andrew got the geeks up stairs to research how much gli

Re: [Aus-soaring] Been a long time

2007-11-16 Thread Ben Jones
Patch, If possible could you email me some photos of GQY in its new airworthy glory. Next time I'm at Cunderdin it would be nice to pass on a pic for there club room wall. Regards Ben West Oz - Original Message - From: Patching To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] Keepit Results !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-11-15 Thread Ben Jones
Worked for me at about 1.30pm WST Now nup zilch not even a cant find page. regards Ben West Oz - Original Message - From: "Mal Bruce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:19 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Keepit Results ! > Can anyone else get Nick

Re: [Aus-soaring] Weather in Adelaide Today

2007-11-07 Thread Ben Jones
Mid week flying would be interesting, The only aviation thing I got completed after work was sanding my fin and rudder assembly ready for some ply. Oh and picking epoxy drips out of my dining room carpet 8-( Ben West Oz - Original Message - From: Nick Gilbert To: Discussion of

Re: [Aus-soaring] 5V Power supplies

2007-08-21 Thread Ben Jones
Another suggestion in the hunt for a +5V power supply for PDA's is a KA-1797 Kit produced by JAYCAR. I have one of these kits working at the moment and it seems to do the job. Its only a 1.5A output at 5.12vdc, so the LM317T Semiconductor (voltage reg) runs a but hot, when charging my fully fl

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