Re: [Aus-soaring] Tassie waves

2015-05-08 Thread Dave Donald
Can someone describe what these waves are and how they are propagated? Are they soarable?  Regards, Dave Donald www.designbuildtest.com.au 0409059929 Do not go gentle into that good night - Dylan Thomas From: Graham Watts To: aus-soaring Sent: Friday, 8 May 2015, 18:34 Subject

Re: [Aus-soaring] IS29D life extension

2015-04-15 Thread Dave Donald
Why can't it be flown as an 'experimental'? dsve Sent from Yahoo7 Mail on Android From:"brett pound" Date:Wed, 15 Apr, 2015 at 5:10 PM Subject:Re: [Aus-soaring] IS29D life extension Anyone from Camden reading here ? This is the post-35 year life extension program, that required individually

Re: [Aus-soaring] Early X/C pilots

2015-02-16 Thread Dave Boulter
e.on.net > > To check or change subscription details, visit: > > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > > > > > ___ > > Aus-soaring mailing list > > Aus-so

[Aus-soaring] Qld Easter Comps at Goondiwindi - 18-26/04 - get in now before the early bird finishes!!

2014-03-03 Thread Dave Donald
The Qld Easter Comps is at Goondiwindi again from the 18-26/04 - get in now before the early bird finishes after 07/03/14. Go to http://glidingqueensland.org.au/EasterComp2014/info.php?comp_id=1 to register or contact Dave Donald on 0409059929 and icans...@y7mail.com. Entries will be capped at

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

2014-01-07 Thread Dave Donald
But don't we now fly to GPS co-ordinates rather than physical landmarks? I thought physical landmarks went the way of the turn-point camera - even though they are my preference.   Regards, Dave Do not go gentle into that good night - Dylan T

Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC card

2013-06-13 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
The low fences and the non-changing security codes for gate access make me laugh, while the dollars spent on "regional infrastructure" make me weep. Dave Long From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mark N

Re: [Aus-soaring] Near misses

2013-05-22 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
had called them for a couple of hours prior. It was rather strange mental reverberations having them turn on final as I headed out… Dave Long From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Cleaver Sent: Tuesday, 2

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

2013-04-19 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
I saw one US report of a GA aircraft that crashed due to fuel exhaustion. The local fire chief was quoted as saying "Fortunately there was no fuel to catch fire"... Dave Long -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-so

Re: [Aus-soaring] GPS logging

2013-03-27 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
ike a tricorder. Or is that Tricorder T? J Dave Long From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Tuesday, 26 March 2013 6:09 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Intermediate/short term goals

2013-03-17 Thread Dave Donald
rather than meandering around meaninglessly. Dave From: rolf a. buelter To: aus soaring Sent: Monday, 18 March 2013 8:38 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Intermediate/short term goals "The idea is to fly in air that's going up."   Wow - that&

Re: [Aus-soaring] Apple - gliding

2013-03-11 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
ing on the iPad appears to have improved and it tells me I am holding a straight heading. Talk about making for lazy flying and navigating! Dave Long -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of emilis p

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flight recorders/planning software

2013-03-10 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
Love the Ridley Scott "1984" Apple commercial. Very pertinent to the Apple dominance and control nowdays! Dave Long From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Monday, 11 March 2013 12:26

Re: [Aus-soaring] Simple question straw poll, (offlist reply)

2013-02-28 Thread Dave Donald
n emergent safety issue like convenience then they would be left with no doubt about the folly of their actions. Dave From: Catherine Conway To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Friday, 1 March 2013 6:02 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soari

Re: [Aus-soaring] Simple question straw poll, (offlist reply)

2013-02-28 Thread Dave Donald
h no doubt about the folly of their actions. Dave From: Catherine Conway To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Friday, 1 March 2013 6:02 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Simple question straw poll, (offlist reply) It's

Re: [Aus-soaring] Urinary crystals

2012-11-11 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
Yes, they do. Grass is what you use for airstrips. Dave Long From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of John Orton Sent: Monday, 12 November 2012 6:03 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia

Re: [Aus-soaring] Urinary crystals

2012-11-11 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
In the gardening section of Bunnings you can buy jars of water-absorbing crystals that turn into gel to hold water in plants pots. They may be the same thing, but I haven't used them for your purpose! Dave Long From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Urinary crystals

2012-11-11 Thread Dave Boulter
Hi Ron, I use nappies, just break them open it has the same stuff inside. /daveb On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 4:26 PM, Ron Sanders wrote: > Does anyone out there know where i can buy those crystals which when > urinated upon turn everything into an easily manageable gel??? > > Ron > > _

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pee Tube

2012-08-25 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
I'm relieved to hear that. Unfortunately it sounds like if we are flying a tug we will just have to hold on. Dave L From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of rolf a. buelter Sent: Sunday, 26 August 2012 9:15

[Aus-soaring] Licencing

2012-05-18 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
I remember being in Indonesia some years ago and a man pulling out a card to show me and saying "See, this is my licence to live." It was his government-issued identity card. Dave Long ___ Aus-soaring mailing list A

Re: [Aus-soaring] CASA gliding licence

2012-05-17 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
[Aus-soaring] CASA gliding licence I'm not sure how you drew that conclusion Dave, I don't see any requirement there for a GA licence. Most other countries won't give you a foreign cert without a class 2 medical so if we are to be recognized by their authority (the problem at the mome

[Aus-soaring] CASA gliding licence

2012-05-17 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
ass a Class 2 medical. Dave Long ___ 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] Portable transponder

2012-05-15 Thread Dave Donald
that could be moved from aircraft to aircraft so that airspace can be entered. Dave ___ 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 Dave Donald
Hi Liegh, I suspect you already know the answer, so why ask the question? If you wanted to know that why not ring GFA? I doubt that anyone from GFA will answer in this forum even though I suspect 'they' monitor it. So, jump away! Dave From: Leigh Y

Re: [Aus-soaring] gfa web site

2012-04-22 Thread Dave Donald
Yep - looks to be down at the moment. From: Ron Sanders To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Sunday, 22 April 2012 7:58 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] gfa web site Can someone outbthere tell me please why i can not log onto www.gfa.org.au ??? Ron _

[Aus-soaring] Has Krosno been revived?

2012-02-21 Thread Dave Donald
Found this link recently: http://soaringcafe.com/2012/02/krosno-phoenix-from-the-ashes/ They're re-badging the Puchatek and calling it the Peregrine. No mention of 'Life' anywhere in their literature though. Dave___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soari

[Aus-soaring] Anyone got an old Colibri for sale?

2012-02-15 Thread Dave Donald
Has anyone got an old Colibri (Yellow or black) for sale? Dave ___ 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] GQ Lecture

2012-02-13 Thread Dave Donald
Hi GQ Members, To continue to facilitate the ongoing development of skills of glider pilots in Queensland, GQ is continuing the lecture series in 2012. The first lecture for 2012 is about airspace structure and rules with a bit of radio and chart discussion plus some background on what ATC are

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2011-09-28 Thread Dave Donald
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2011-09-06 Thread Dave Donald
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2011-09-06 Thread Dave Donald
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2011-08-17 Thread Dave Donald
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2011-08-12 Thread Dave Donald
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[Aus-soaring] (no subject)

2011-08-12 Thread Dave Donald
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[Aus-soaring] Gus Mauch has passed

2011-05-09 Thread Dave Donald
From Warwicks bulletin board: It is with deep regret we advise that at 7.00pm this evening Gus Mauch our friend, patron of the glider and aero clubs, fellow aviator and mentor to many of us passed away at the Warwick Hospital. He will be missed. ___ A

Re: [Aus-soaring] Where to sit on tow?

2011-04-12 Thread Dave Donald
'Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men' Dave From: emilis prelgauskas To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wed, 13 April, 2011 10:52:33 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Where to sit on tow? In

Re: [Aus-soaring] Good morning

2011-04-10 Thread Dave Donald
Good morning DDD, lovely QLD day today, tell Mum to have a nice day at Nans. Dave oxo From: Christopher Mc Donnell To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Mon, 11 April, 2011 7:48:55 AM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Good morning Good morning DDD. Miserable

Re: [Aus-soaring] State of mind/breakaway groups

2011-03-17 Thread Dave Donald
Hi Gary - most definitely not a 'breakaway group. It was simply a matter of timing -  Robert didnt' know about my email and vice versa. Having two venues as alternatives can only be a healthy thing! Regards, Dave From: "gstev...@bigpond.com&q

[Aus-soaring] Mini Regatta at Goondiwindi - when you can't have an Easter Comps!!

2011-03-17 Thread Dave Donald
email address or ring me on 0409059929. We'll need some minimum numbers to run this so please let me know!! Regards, Dave Donald GQ President ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscripti

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fwd: ulf for sale

2011-03-08 Thread Dave Donald
Where is it located? Dave From: emilis prelgauskas To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wed, 9 March, 2011 11:51:26 AM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Fwd: ulf for sale Begin forwarded message: > From: "KL & NE Duggan

Re: [Aus-soaring] proposed windfarms?

2011-03-03 Thread Dave Donald
Bravo, Mike, Bravo! Dave From: Mike Borgelt To: p...@kurstjens.com; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Fri, 4 March, 2011 8:34:58 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] proposed windfarms? At 07:44 AM 4/03/2011, you wrote: > The i

Re: [Aus-soaring] What kind of cloud is this?

2011-02-28 Thread Dave Donald
Hmmm..alto-stratus with some mammatus, but a bit hard to tell from the photo without some perspective (to give a rough guide to height). Were there any storms about? Looks to be in the afternoon. Dave From: Carl Ricard To: Discussion of issues relating to

[Aus-soaring] Re-scheduled NSW Comp in March

2011-01-03 Thread Dave Shorter
last chance for some great comp flying at Australia's greatest soaring site. (PS I'll be off air for next 4 weeks - send enquiries to Peter Sheils at <mailto:co...@keepitsoaring.com> co...@keepitsoaring.com or presid...@keepitsoaring.com ) Dave Shorter 11 Lighthouse Cr

[Aus-soaring] Contest Markings

2011-01-03 Thread Dave Shorter
. Dave Shorter 11 Lighthouse Crescent Emerald Beach, NSW 2456 email d...@shorter.net Ph 02 6656 1979, Mob 0429 429 539 -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of aus-soaring-requ

[Aus-soaring] Want to be an air traffic controller?

2010-12-06 Thread Dave Boulter
*Enough to bring John Welsh back out of retirement..$463,000 salary SPAIN'S ATC MESS BOILS OVER (AGAIN) * Friday, air traffic controllers in Spain staged a massive "sickout" just three months since the

[Aus-soaring] T-Hangar plans/pics

2010-12-01 Thread Dave Donald
may have had with Council (particularly in Queensland) would be great. Regards, Dave ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 86, Issue 23

2010-11-15 Thread Dave Shorter
tour-de-force. Dave Shorter 11 Lighthouse Crescent Emerald Beach, NSW 2456 email d...@shorter.net Ph 02 6656 1979, Mob 0429 429 539 -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of aus-soaring-requ

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 86, Issue 20

2010-11-15 Thread Dave Shorter
ss country visitors, with or without their own gliders . In addition to the great footage shot by John, have a look at the following links also. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtdsB2GUElA&NR=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhdj0m-5jGI&NR=1 Dave Shorter 11 Lighthouse Crescent Emera

Re: [Aus-soaring] dg-ls

2010-10-29 Thread Dave Donald
Great - now can someone tell me what it means?! Dave From: mart To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Sat, 30 October, 2010 10:15:08 AM Subject: [Aus-soaring] dg-ls Hi All, I copy/pasted this from a Dutch forum: Dear Sir / Madam, I am

[Aus-soaring] There goes the neighbourhood :-)

2010-10-28 Thread Dave Boulter
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2010/10/subaru-powered-flying-car-gets-faa-approval/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GizmodoAustralia+%28Gizmodo+Australia%29 -- Sent from my Mosquito VH-FQD Try Gliding www.gliding.com.au ___ Aus-soa

[Aus-soaring] address for GFA magazine

2010-10-21 Thread Dave Donald
Can someone please supply me with the email address of the contact person for contributions to the GFA mag? Regards, Dave ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http

Re: [Aus-soaring] New Website - Can't Find anything !!!

2010-10-20 Thread Dave Boulter
what is clicked on I end up at the home page. > However, IE & FireFox seem to work OK. > > Kevin Roden > > > On 21 October 2010 10:57, Brian wrote: > >> Just click on “Documents and scroll down to the Sports section. >> >> But I agree, the new site is blo

Re: [Aus-soaring] New Website - Can't Find anything !!!

2010-10-20 Thread Dave Shorter
A!! I was trying to use Google Chrome as web browser but the GFA site won't work with Chrome. Internet Explorer works, and I finally found the stuff under tab. (Still don't like the look of it as much as the old version.) Dave Shorter 11 Lighthouse Crescent Emerald Beach

[Aus-soaring] New Website - Can't Find anything !!!

2010-10-20 Thread Dave Shorter
I don't like criticizing the efforts of people to make improvements, but I must say that the latest website for GFA is absolutely impossible. I can't find anything I need. Can someone point the way for me - where are the current National Competition Rules? Dave Shorter 11

Re: [Aus-soaring] GQ Lecture on 2 November 2010

2010-10-19 Thread Dave Donald
Hi Scott, here are the details: Hi GQ Members, To facilitate the ongoing development of soaring skills of glider pilots in Queensland, GQ has initiated a lecture series that will be ongoing over the coming months. The next lecture will be conducted on Tuesday the 2nd of November. If you ha

Re: [Aus-soaring] old historical film clip

2010-10-17 Thread Dave Donald
From: Mike Borgelt To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wed, 15 September, 2010 9:37:47 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] old historical film clip While in Perth recently I visited an old glider pilot from the 70s and model aircraf

Re: [Aus-soaring] Jack Iggulden Photo

2010-10-13 Thread Dave Donald
Oh o, I sent the CGC photo link to AusSoaring sorry Kevin!! I thought that you'd finished...I should have asked first. I had a quick look and I've never seen anything like it! In my excitement I sent the link to AusSoaring for anyone to add or comment. O

Re: [Aus-soaring] Jack Iggulden -the end of an era at age 94

2010-10-13 Thread Dave Donald
ke to display or anecdotes to share (and every club has some!) please forward it to me via Gliding Queensland. A big thanks to Max Howland for the material and congratulations to Kevin Rodda for putting it all together. Regards, Dave From: Gary Stevenso

Re: [Aus-soaring] "Super Motor Falke" and towing

2010-09-30 Thread Dave Donald
e 20k Engine 35k Conversion 15K = 70k Pretty rough figures across a couple of years - the engine may be more or less depending on condition. Also, most modded 150/152 have a recurring problem shaking the rivets out of the tailplane skins/spar, but with proper maintenance this risk is mitigated.

Re: [Aus-soaring] "Super Motor Falke" and towing

2010-09-29 Thread Dave Donald
ntire experience could only be described as 'gentle'. Dave From: Mike Borgelt To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wed, 29 September, 2010 6:07:24 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] "Super Motor Falke" and towi

[Aus-soaring] Fwd: First Human-Powered, Wing-Flapping Aircraft Successfully Flown

2010-09-23 Thread Dave Boulter
http://feeds.gizmodo.com.au/~r/GizmodoAustralia/~3/0QgQyeJ_a0k/ -- Sent from my Mosquito VH-FQD Try Gliding www.gliding.com.au ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internod

Re: [Aus-soaring] Death of a Movement

2010-08-26 Thread Dave Boulter
Like yourself and Paul and many others I know, I do something every week and every day to grow gliding and get more members. I happen to be a member of said Sydney Club and I talk with people actively and dont just "take their money". I know a whole bunch of people who do similar at my Club. Say w

Re: [Aus-soaring] Death of a Movement

2010-08-26 Thread Dave Boulter
The AAFC are pretty active around the Sydney area and other parts of NSW. The organisers are members of gliding clubs as well and there are courses run at Bathurst, for example and elsewhere. The result of the courses is some cadets joining clubs. NSW Gliding started a program this year giving GFA

Re: [Aus-soaring] UK glider incidents

2010-08-19 Thread Dave Donald
Or is it that the accidents/incidents are being reported? Who knows, they may actually learn how they are hurting themselves. Dave From: Christopher Mc Donnell To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thu, 19 August, 2010 4:11:22 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cool video

2010-08-18 Thread Dave Donald
Sorry Mark - everything I said is true though!! Dave - Original Message From: Mark Newton To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wed, 18 August, 2010 8:08:34 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Cool video On 18/08/2010, at 1:42 PM, Ben Loxton wrote: >

[Aus-soaring] Fwd: Sailplane Launches Itself With Retractable Jet

2010-08-14 Thread Dave Boulter
Sailplane Launches Itself With Retractable Jet Gizmodo Australia A creative bunch of tinkerers think the recent trend of self-launching glider

[Aus-soaring] Incident in the UK

2010-08-11 Thread Dave Donald
Does anyone know anything about this? http://www.news.com.au/world/woman-killed-when-wings-fall-off-glider/story-e6frfkyi-1225904193456 Dave ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription

Re: [Aus-soaring] MNav manual

2010-08-07 Thread Dave Donald
Thanks everyone - got it - I did a google search but didn't turn up what you guys did!! Regards, Dave - Original Message From: "g...@unimelb.edu.au" To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Cc: g...@unimelb.edu.au Sent: Sat, 7 August, 2010 7:26:37

[Aus-soaring] MNav manual

2010-08-07 Thread Dave Donald
Anyone know where I might get an MNav manual? Regards, Dave ___ 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] Anyone have Geoff Pratt's Contact details?

2010-08-04 Thread Dave Shorter
Trying to get in contact with Geoff Pratt - anyone have his details? Dave Shorter 11 Lighthouse Crescent Emerald Beach, NSW 2456 email <mailto:d...@shorter.net> d...@shorter.net Ph 02 6656 1979, Mob 0429 429 539 ___ Aus-soaring m

Re: [Aus-soaring] iStuff

2010-08-03 Thread Dave Donald
Is there anything else around like it, for a non-iphone i.e. for anything google android like HTC Desire phone? Dave From: Derek Ruddock To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wed, 4 August, 2010 8:08:29 AM Subject: Re: [Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Australian Junior Gliding Club News

2010-07-15 Thread Dave Donald
Hey Adam, it didn't work on IE8, either from the link or the re-direct. Dave From: Adam Webb To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thu, 15 July, 2010 10:49:02 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Australian Junior Gliding Club News Ev

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wing Signals

2010-05-27 Thread Dave Donald
afety/winch-safety.htm I don't know about the flick roll, but the spin and wing drop would definitely feature in our accident stats. Dave From: "Texler, Michael" To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Fri, 28 May, 2010

Re: [Aus-soaring] Skynch and launch coord over VHF

2010-05-27 Thread Dave Donald
The wing tip runner does not 'manage' the take off process - the pilot does. There seems to be a trend whereby pilots think that the launch process is something that is controlled by the wing-runner and they are a passive participant - this is completely wrong. The take-off process does not happ

Re: [Aus-soaring] Skynch

2010-05-27 Thread Dave Donald
I'm against the use of radio to report speeds. We've had instances of other VHF radio users making spurious calls when the glider is being launched and if only for this reason then I am opposed to it. And I think the wing down aerotow retrieves is a bit of a red herring - two very different thin

Re: [Aus-soaring] New Non Controlled Aerodrome ops (hopefully useful rant)

2010-05-19 Thread Dave Donald
Maybe a dud pilot! Dave From: "Texler, Michael" To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thu, 20 May, 2010 1:32:22 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] New Non Controlled Aerodrome ops (hopefully useful rant) >If a pilot s

Re: [Aus-soaring] Proposed Euro Rules of the Air

2010-05-13 Thread Dave Donald
Got a 404 error from that link Mike - any other suggestions? There's nothing on the index page to help either. Dave From: Mike Borgelt To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Fri, 14 May, 2010 7:11:38 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-so

Re: [Aus-soaring] GPS Logger question

2010-05-11 Thread Dave Donald
Yes, output *.igc trace has altitude. Estimated position error unknown. No pressure altitude makes it invalid for badges where a barograph required. Put through SeeYou does all the usual stuff. Dave From: Mike Borgelt To: Discussion of issues relating to

Re: [Aus-soaring] GPS Logger question

2010-05-11 Thread Dave Donald
ft or on a mount. They have the advantage as well of presenting information on their small display. Or you could borrow a mates FLARM and mount it in your aircraft - that will do the trick too. Lots of options. Dave From: Brian Smith To: aus-soaring@lists.intern

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 79, Issue 45

2010-04-29 Thread Dave Donald
Totally agree, keep them coming Robert! Your site has some good information, and all of us could benefit from any information that will help us. Regards, Dave From: erich wittstock To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thu, 29

[Aus-soaring] NSW State Championships at Lake Keepit

2010-04-28 Thread Dave Shorter
. regards Dave Shorter - Competition Organiser Lake Keepit Soaring Club Inc 11 Lighthouse Crescent Emerald Beach, NSW 2456 Ph (02)6656 1979 Mob (0429)429 539 email <mailto:treasu...@keepitsoaring.com> co...@keepitsoaring.com ___ Aus-s

Re: [Aus-soaring] Another video - different camera angle

2010-04-11 Thread Dave Donald
I'm just curious about what type of check flight this was? They can have various flavours, but I've got some serious issues about this one, even at the most basic level. Dave From: John Parncutt To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] Laser wind sensor

2010-02-17 Thread Dave Donald
sting though!! Dave From: Robert Hart To: Soaring in Australia Sent: Wed, 17 February, 2010 6:57:06 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Laser wind sensor Hi I just came across this - read more at http://www.oads.com/programs/vindicator This unit has a range out to 300

Re: [Aus-soaring] Insurance

2010-02-15 Thread Dave Long & Cath Lincoln
I think that statement is debatable. Dave Long >She claims, quite justifiably, >PETER S.CAREY ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.

Re: [Aus-soaring] FlyWithCE Position Recorder

2010-02-14 Thread Dave Donald
Tim, can you let us know if there are any pending approvals or applications? The reason I ask this is that I could go and buy the FlywithCE flight recorder and then some of my existing equipment becomes approved i.e. a Garmin 72 GPS and Joey Barograph. Regards, Dave

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

2010-02-14 Thread Dave Donald
For cultural bias, have a look at the BITCH-100 test. Dave From: Mike Cleaver To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Mon, 15 February, 2010 2:30:27 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Average versus median (I am being Mr. Picky

Re: [Aus-soaring] Passenger Flying

2010-02-11 Thread Dave Boulter
I flew with a commercial organisation near Hollister in California while I was working in Silicon Valley circa 1990-2000. Had a great flight and spent the time afterwards chatting with the instructor and comparing instructing differences between our Countrieswe spoke for around 30 mins after the fl

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 77, Issue 14

2010-02-10 Thread Dave Donald
ll haven't answered any of my original questions about how you intend to make a difference, whether it is to safety or marketing. What are you going to do? And why are you so angry? And sending yourself e-mails of support is pretty lame. Dave   From: David

[Aus-soaring] Lecture series

2010-02-10 Thread Dave Donald
Hi GQ Members, To facilitate the ongoing development of soaring skills of glider pilots in Queensland, GQ coaches have initiated a lecture series that will be ongoing over the coming months. The first such lecture will be conducted on Tuesday the 23rd of February. Where: The 2 Wing AAFC buil

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 77, Issue 12

2010-02-10 Thread Dave Donald
lid metric to compare our operations versus some other aviation sports for a variety of reasons - that is not to obfuscate, but we've got to compare oranges with oranges (a really tired analogy, I know). Dave From: DMcD To: Discussion of issues relating t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 77, Issue 12

2010-02-10 Thread Dave Donald
st 10 links to fatal accident reports form last year if you wish. You are fooling yourself Dave.' Dave From: David Lawley To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Wed, 10 February, 2010 2:09:00 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 77, Issu

Re: [Aus-soaring] TV portrayal.

2010-02-08 Thread Dave Donald
f the sport out there when the AEF is done in the K-21 (the white shiny one), they ante up their membership money and are then told their training is going to be done in the 30/40yr old trainer? That was my main gripe with the footage last night. Regards, Dave

Re: [Aus-soaring] TV portrayal.

2010-02-08 Thread Dave Donald
Ah, the king of the ad hominem attack rears it's head. I normally wouldn't dignify these types of attack with a reponse but (how's that for arrogant, Dave?). I simply expressed my opinion about the show - I was interested in a discussion about the issues that I raised, bu

Re: [Aus-soaring] Jack Osborne show was rubbish

2010-02-08 Thread Dave Donald
site for the next 2 weeks. Worth a look, the camera work was well done, (With professional cameras and chase plane etc) and showed a good image of gliding. Ineterestingly, the older lady in the group, who had a past fear of flying said she would do it again. Regards Dave L _

Re: [Aus-soaring] NAIPS for iPhone - yes you can!!

2010-02-02 Thread Dave Donald
hone.   Regards,   Dave I used my iPhone once to file a flight plan on the ground at Cobar.   It worked well. From: Catherine Conway To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wed, 3 February, 2010 9:12:22 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] N

[Aus-soaring] FW: Draft - Job Ad

2010-01-17 Thread Dave Shorter
Job Opportunity - Midweek Manager - Lake Keepit Soaring Club Due to family commitments, Jenny Ganderton the current full time Manager at Lake Keepit will be finishing up at the end of January. However don't worry - it will be business as usual until a permanent replacement can be found! The Com

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

2009-12-17 Thread Dave Donald
Lawley >>>To:aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net >>>Sent:Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:04 AM >>>Subject:Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 75, Issue 21 >>>  >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> But why would you

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Weighing scales

2009-12-15 Thread Dave Boulter
Hi, Contact Beryl Hartley, she is keeping track of the NSW Gliding Assets /daveb On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 5:35 PM, Stuart Welsby wrote: > Thanks Tom, > > I'm told that the NSW Ass set that was at Richmond also went to Keepit. > Does anybody know where they ended up? > > Stuart > > > - Origi

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Weighing scales

2009-12-14 Thread Dave Donald
But why would you take Puchatek wings to the nationals? Dave From: Stuart Welsby To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Tue, 15 December, 2009 2:25:01 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Weighing scales I'm hoping someone can

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge Connection Problem

2009-11-25 Thread Dave Donald
d in the system to match the software. Dave From: Mike Borgelt To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thu, 26 November, 2009 4:36:13 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge Connection Problem At 04:07 PM 26/11/2009, you wrote

Re: [Aus-soaring] Reflex car launching

2009-11-25 Thread Dave Donald
About 1000m useable and about 1200agl on average, depending on amount of headwind. No poling allowed!! Dave From: Dave Long & Cath Lincoln To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thu, 26 November, 2009 10:10:56 AM Subject: Re:

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