[Aus-soaring] Nimeta

Looks like the Nimeta is no more :-( http://www.schwaebische-post.de/detail-image.php?aid=615122&iid=0 The pilot bailed successfully. Chris ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: ht

[Aus-soaring] Speaking of overstressed Blaniks

Here is the latest installment from Red Bull. http://www.spiegel.de/video/wingsuit-extremsportler-fliegen-mit-segelflugzeug-in-formation-video-1197150.html It's in German though. The title is wingsuit vs aircraft, though it is more of another formation get together. Impressive vision non the less.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hahnweide comp

It *is* flying empty though! Chris On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 6:41 PM, tom claffey wrote: > Not for the 23M super-ship though! > Tom > > ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http:/

[Aus-soaring] Hahnweide comp

For those interested, the Hahnweide competition has started today; http://wettbewerb.wolf-hirth.de/index.php Tasks and results are under the menu "Aufgaben/Wertung" Chris ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

[Aus-soaring] 600th Ventus2 delivered

Schempp-Hirth has delivered its 600th Ventus2 to a young and very ecstatic pilot. A great achievement. The German article can be found here My translated version: Martina Kluth's enthusia

[Aus-soaring] Tetra first flight

Some may have seen this already. http://www.hpaircraft.com/hp-24/ Cris ___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Bruce Brockhoff

For those that remember Bruce from his comp gliding days there is a nice article at soaring cafe about him. http://soaringcafe.com/2012/02/bruce-brockhoff-an-australian-champion/ Chris ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To ch

[Aus-soaring] Large scale models

For those that are finding the real gliding thing too wet at present.. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=zYPag3LuKlA Chris ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.int

Re: [Aus-soaring] DDSC new glider

Nice article. Thanks for the link Chris. Safe and continued happy soaring with your new investment DDSC. Cheers Chris On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 7:55 PM, Christopher Mc Donnell < wommamuku...@bigpond.com> wrote: > ** > http://www.thechronicle.com.au/story/2011/11/07/club-rapt-new-glider/ > > _

[Aus-soaring] Sad news @ the Hahnweide comps

http://www.wettbewerb.wolf-hirth.de/index.php :-( ___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Happy Birthday Internode

Well done on 20 years Simon and team. A great achievement! Chris ___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Schempp-Hirth at AERO

There is a report of Schempp-Hirth's presence at AERO this year on their website There are also pictures of the new Quintus. Enjoy . Chris _

Re: [Aus-soaring] John Viney

Lets hope that they find someone suitable who can handle the workload of both Ops and Airworthiness (and internal politics). Maybe it is easier in the GFA due to the low number of members and aircraft, though it would not be possible at RA-Aus and I can't see Edwin being overly enthusiastic to hagg

Re: [Aus-soaring] At long last

Congratulations to the team. I hope the performance increase is enough to overcome all the performance reducing kinks in the wing. Have an enjoyable Christmas. Chris On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 3:15 PM, Future Aviation wrote: > Dear fello gliding addicts. > > It might have taken a bit longer than e

[Aus-soaring] Schempp-Hirth Annual Holidays

Please note that the factory will be closed between 21-08-10 to the 12-09-10 for their annual holidays. Regards Chris www.schempphirth.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: htt

Re: [Aus-soaring] ARCUS M flies

Hi Mike, The price difference is currently 48,500.00 Euros. Regards Chris ___ 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

[Aus-soaring] ARCUS M flies

Message Hi All, The long awaited Arcus M has flown successfully on the Hahnweide on the 1st July. The first flight was conducted by Schempp-Hirths engineer Swen Lehner and the boss of the Solo Engine factory Wolfgang Emmerich (and owner of the aircraft), in beautiful sunshine and temperatures near

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ximango

The factory will sell direct to the public, so please contact them via their website. Chris ___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Natfly

Congrats to Temora who have secured Natfly for the next 3 years. I guess gliding will be back on in Narromine over Easter. Chris ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.

[Aus-soaring] Nimbus 4(M) for sale

Whilst conducting serious research on the net (because that's what it is there for right?) I stumbled across this page by chance. This is one for those that haven't quite gone solo themselves yet, or for those that simply like to have all the toys. http://www.tun.ch/product_info.php?products_id=10

Re: [Aus-soaring] Nimeta

You know wingspan is starting to get big (or the rudder is simply too small) when you start needing top and bottom airbrakes on the wingtip to help get the thing (ETA) around the corner.. http://www.streifly.de/news-e.htm - February 2008 ETA Tuning.. ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] SeeYou V XCSoar - Which is Better

I still use WAC 1:1,000,000 and eyeball v7.2, ahh them were the days (looking out the window and all those other crazy shenanigans) :-) ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://

[Aus-soaring] Pre worlds

A reminder that the Clubs class/Standard class pre worlds are currently on. The aussies are having a good crack at it. Go team. http://www.wgc2010.sk/index.php/en/tasksresults Chris ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To chec

[Aus-soaring] Schempp-Hirth Annual Holidays

Dear All, Just a short note to advise that Schempp-Hirth will be closed for their annual holidays from the 3 August to 21 August. There will be limited support available during this time from the factory. Regards Chris www.schempphirth.com ___ Aus-soari

Re: [Aus-soaring] SCHEMPP-HIRTH!!

MessageThey already achieved that WPP as the comp has already ended. Schempp-Hirth aircraft were also flown into 1st and 2nd places in the 15m class with the Ventus2 and 1st and 2nd places in the Open class with the Nimbus 4. Congrats to the respective pilots. Congratulations also to Andrew Maddoc

Re: [Aus-soaring] Vintage Sailplane Video

Like all things vintage that I own, it doesn't work for me either, or my PC is not vintage enough to drive it. :-( ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.ne

[Aus-soaring] ARCUS wins its first comp

Congratulations go to Christof Geissler and Christoph Wannenmacher for winning the German Nationals in what could be called the Duo Discus, aka two seater, class in Aalen, Germany, flying the new Arcus. Final results can be found at: http://80.232.122.77/data/06.05/DoSi_Total.html Congratulations

Re: [Aus-soaring] Maiden Flight of ASH 31 Mi.

I remember you selling everything to buy an Arcus Patch. It will be here soon ;-) On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 7:48 PM, Patching wrote: > Stuff it...Ruths on the market as well. > 2 Crew at reasonable prices as well. > Offers to Patch. > ___ Aus-soari

Re: [Aus-soaring] Maiden Flight of ASH 31 Mi.

You'll need more than that Erich... On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 6:49 PM, erich wittstock wrote: > ...soul for sale! > > ___ > Aus-soaring mailing list > Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.int

[Aus-soaring] Grand Prix - Chile

Congratulations to Uli Schwenk and Tilo Holighaus for placing first and second in their Ventus 2's and therefore qualifying for the GP final. On a more pleasing note for Schempp-Hirth, 17 of the 19 entrants flew Schempp-Hirth gliders. The others being a Diana and an LS6. Chris www.schempphir

Re: [Aus-soaring] where to put the water

On Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 11:03 AM, tom claffey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can't reach "baggage" in flight in 28 now, so no real difference, > sandwich and camelback will have to go beside/behind seatback - no real > problem, PLENTY of room! > [unlike dwarf model Schemmp!] > Tom Ahh yes Tom, b

[Aus-soaring] Congratulations

Congratulations to Bruce Taylor (Ventus 2cx) and Allan Barnes (LS-1f) on their wins at the comps in Kingaroy. Well done to all pilots, tow pilots and competition organisation. Chris www.schempphirth.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.inte

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hijack Micheal

at Gulgong in Tom Gilbert's SZD 55 *and* set a new > NSW speed record in the process. > > > > ROSS > -- > > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *C K > *Sent:* Tuesday, 19 August 2008 6:30 PM > *To:*

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hijack Micheal

Although Ingo still managed to win pretty much everything in an old Discus A. I am sure we could find a Discus for Michael somewhere, even just for the purpose of giving everyone else a chance of winning. :-) Chris On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 11:32 PM, Roger Druce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Quite

Re: [Aus-soaring] ADS-B ??

You can find RA-Aus', ASAC's and AOPA's responses here http://www.recreationalflying.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=52932#post52932 Chris On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 8:04 AM, Mark Fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Can anyone point to me RAA and GFA's opinions on ADS-B ? Also interested in >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Schempp-Hirth Holidays

; [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Chris, > > > > Did you receive my request for a new trim for the 2cx? > > > > Cheers, > > Roger. > > > > > -- > > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf O

[Aus-soaring] Schempp-Hirth Holidays

Hi All, A reminder that Schempp-Hirth will be closed for their annual holidays from the 16th August to the 7th September. There will only be a very limited amount of support during that time, though spare parts will not be available. Regards Chris www.schempphirth.com

[Aus-soaring] Change of Email

Please note that I have changed email address and [EMAIL PROTECTED] no longer active. Please update your address book to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you have my email address stored. Regards Chris www.schempphirth.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@l