[Aus-soaring] Keith Jarvis

2015-06-30 Thread Bill Tugnett
This from another site - worth watching. Rgds, Bill https://vimeo.com/128255160 ___ 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] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE MAY 2015

2015-04-20 Thread Bill Tugnett
Why did Mazda (who probably built more rotary's than anyone) discontinue them? http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/06/26/mazda-ends-production-rotary-engine/ On 20 Apr 2015 18:19, Peter Champness plchampn...@gmail.com wrote: Rotary Engines seem to offer a lot for light aircraft. Why has it

Re: [Aus-soaring] Prop Balancing

2015-03-28 Thread Bill Tugnett
Hi Ian, re the static balance on the PIK 20E prop. What was the noticeable difference - less vibration? Higher rpm? (if the latter - how much?) Thanks rgds, Bill On 27 March 2015 at 22:19, Ian Mc Phee mrsoar...@gmail.com wrote: On a 4 stoke with fixed pitch prop I do a static balance but

[Aus-soaring] Flight recorder for sale

2014-05-14 Thread Bill Tugnett
Almost new flyWithCE FR300 flight recorder. Approved for Silver Gold C badge flights uploading flight logs to OLC. $150 including postage. For info specs see http://www.flywithce.com/ If interested, contact me by phone. Thanks, Bill 0439 670 957 ___

[Aus-soaring] Tom Gilbert has been busy!!

2013-09-01 Thread Bill Tugnett
Just noticed on the DG webpage (German version only) - six DG1001 Club trainers purchased by the ATC. Rgds, Bill http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=ensl=deu=http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/prev=/search%3Fq%3Ddg%2Bflugzeugbau%2Bgmbh%26rlz%3D1T4ASUS_enAU305AU305

[Aus-soaring] Alan Bones

2013-07-31 Thread Bill Tugnett
Today we gathered at Mona Vale in Sydney to bade farewell to our friend, Alan Bones . Family, friends, ex Qantas colleagues and the gliding fraternity were there in force. It was a day filled with emotion – sadness to lose him, an apparently fit vibrant 74 year old, compassion for Pauline, his

[Aus-soaring] Alan Bones

2013-07-31 Thread Bill Tugnett
Yesterday we gathered at Mona Vale in Sydney to bade farewell to our friend, Alan Bones . Family, friends, ex Qantas crew and the gliding fraternity were there in force. It was a day filled with emotion – sadness to lose him, an apparently fit vibrant 74 year old, compassion for Pauline, his

Re: [Aus-soaring] Timr for a revolt.

2013-03-18 Thread Bill Tugnett
Hi Ted, if your main / only aim is to fly the tug, there is an alternate holding a class 2 medical - the Rec Pilots Licence for which CASA exemption (Ex 68/12) allows you to fly solo with certain restrictions. See http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:STANDARD::pc=PC_100908 You are required

[Aus-soaring] Slimpack parachute

2012-10-24 Thread Bill Tugnett
Advert follows. Pls hit delete now if no interest. For Sale. PA Slimpack parachute. DOM 7/89. Aerolite canopy. New harness/ case 2005. Sheepskin static line option. Pvt use only. Inspected repacked by PA 3/12. $1600. Pls phone me 02 6332 2195 / 0439 670 957 Thanks, Bill

Re: [Aus-soaring] Walter Dittel Radio

2012-09-03 Thread Bill Tugnett
Hi john, strange problem this. We sent an FSG71M to Arnie with the same problem. He reporrted it was working perfectly! So we borrowed substituted another FSG71M the problem disappeared, Did the same with another again worked perfectly, which suggests maybe the connector on the TX is faulty.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Grounded Blanik L13's

2010-08-17 Thread Bill Tugnett
Bathurst Soaring Club have an ASK-13 for sale. Contact Bob McDonald 02 6337 6618. Regards, Bill On 17 August 2010 23:23, Gary Stevenson gst...@dodo.com.au wrote: Hi Guys, Replacing the Blanik is indeed an option. The Grampians Soaring Club has their (relatively), low hours IS28B2 for

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASIC renewal

2010-03-17 Thread Bill Tugnett
Hi Stuart, so what happens if you're caught at Merimbula (or any other security ad) without an ASIC? Has anyone experienced this been fined? I read the OAPA article also it seemed to me that as long as you don't try to enter or leave airside via the RPT Terminal, you can argue you're not in the

[Aus-soaring] Registration cancellations

2008-05-18 Thread Bill Tugnett
Posting the following from John Carr; I was looking through the CASA website and came across a list of aircraft that have had their registration cancelled because they have failed to complete the new Part 47 registration. There must be fifty (50)gliders listed ! I am sure that there must be

Re: [Aus-soaring] Side windows for two seat Pawnee

2008-02-04 Thread Bill Tugnett
for someone on the mid north coast and an old window, but am in USA until 20/2/08 if you are still looking then please email again. Michael Shirley -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill

[Aus-soaring] Side windows for two seat Pawnee

2008-02-03 Thread Bill Tugnett
Our two seater was converted from a single by Field Air, Ballarat. Does anyone have a source for the formed perspex LH RH side windows. Thanks, Bill___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Dr Jacks blipmaps and RASP (RegionalAtmosphericSoaring Predictions) for NSW

2007-10-16 Thread Bill Tugnett
Hi Bernie, any chance of adding Bathurst? Thanks, Bill - Original Message - From: Bernie Baer To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Dr Jacks blipmaps and RASP (RegionalAtmosphericSoaring Predictions) for NSW