Re: [Aus-soaring] LiFePo4

These look promising. drop in replacement http://store.starkpower.com/12V-9Ah-StarkPower-UltraEnergy-LiFePO-Energy-Sto rage-Battery_p_27.html their smart chargers aren't expensive either http://store.starkpower.com/Chargers_c_25.html David __

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

The Zander sink tone is far more depressing :) David > -Original Message- > From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring- > boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mark Newton > Sent: 18 March 2013 01:07 > To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Austr

Re: [Aus-soaring] LiFePo4

Agreed; something like this would be better http://www.shoraipower.com/s.nl/it.A/id.91/.f 14AH - twice that of a normal SLA glider battery - and less than half the weight @ 662g David From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On

[Aus-soaring] Standard Libelle Maintenance Manual

Hi All, Does anyone have a copy of the maintenance manual for a Standard Libelle they could email me? Cheers David ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.in

[Aus-soaring] Preventing Launch Accidents

This is worth a read. http://www.eglider.org/pdfs/Preventing_Launching_Accidents.pdf Cheers David ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/

[Aus-soaring] Puchatek

Hi All, Does anyone know of a spare undercarriage oleo for a Puchatek available? Or the original manufacturer? Cheers David ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.in

Re: [Aus-soaring] Stalls

There is a backup system and separate display to the PFD's (ISIS) cid:image001.gif@01CC1EF9.2FFEA7D0 > -Original Message- > From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring- > boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt > Sent: Monday, 3

Re: [Aus-soaring] Stalls

As Mark says stall angle is complicated but they manage to present a lot of it on the primary flight display alongside the airspeed strip: cid:image001.gif@01CC1EFA.198ADD10 From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of

[Aus-soaring] FW: Stalls

It seems like Qantas have it right... QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK A330 STALL RECOVERY rec As soon as any stall indication (could be aural warning, buffet) is recognised, apply the immediate actions : - NOSE DOWN PITCH CONTROL

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: Beverley Storm damage

www.soaring.com.au/> www.soaring.com.au From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of David Conway Sent: Sunday, 30 January 2011 7:15 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [

Re: [Aus-soaring] Felt for Tail Dolly?

It's referred to as "engineering felt" and is available in various grades Look up in www.yellowpages.com.au http://www.yellowpages.com.au/search/listings?clue=felt&locationClue=All+Sta tes&x=38&y=16 Cheers David -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailt

[Aus-soaring] GFA AGM/ABM

your interest in putting on a display and how much space you would require. There is also an opportunity for vendors to sponsor the event, in return for prominent advertising opportunities. Again, please reply to me directly if you would like to arrange sponsorship/advertising.   Regards David Co

[Aus-soaring] Woohoo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IX1yx_CAlw&feature=user Yours truly and a mate of mine enjoying the flying at Mt Kosciusko, in the 'bus Many thanks again to our hosts, Gliding Club of Victoria David ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.

RE: [Aus-soaring] Tost wheel brakes

Mike is absolutely correct. This is another example of creeping complacency that will ultimately lead to injury or worse. A glider which was certified with a functional wheel brake, is not airworthy without. A glider should never get through a Form 2 without a fully serviceable wheel brake if it

RE: [Aus-soaring] Flarmtube?

Of course, in the case of the nimbus video, I was staring at the camera the whole time, but thats ok cos Dave was flying, as you have pointed out. >> ummm er what? I thought you were flying? :P ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.o

[Aus-soaring] ideas please!

prepared to pay for if there is a cost involved, or demonstrate that some savings can be made to also benefit members.   Thinking caps on!   cheers   David Conway     ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

RE: [Aus-soaring] The Future of Gliding Part 2

There seems to be a view held by some that competitions only serve the pilots competing. I also used to have this view since it was put by people I thought should know what they were talking about, but I know now it was naïve and shortsighted. Nothing could be further from the truth. In exactly

[Aus-soaring] Airbus-Lite

Someone is keen as :)   http://www.funmansion.com/html/Airbus-Remote-Control-Plane.html   David ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listi

[Aus-soaring] Magazine front cover photos

front cover of our magazine! David Conway GFA Executive Vice President [EMAIL PROTECTED] PO Box 1513 Mt Barker SA 5251 ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/ma

RE: [Aus-soaring] Anyone here from Mitsubishi?

How many glider pilots own a Toyota Soarer? I know at least one! http://www.sportsluxurycars.com.au/vehicles/toyota_soarer.htm Nice car too! I guess some families might have a Soarer and an Outlander . . . David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

RE: [Aus-soaring] BORING

I had a great weekend at AUGC's Lochiel airfield, even though the weather was very pleasant but with little convection happening Anyone not familiar with our club should have a look at www.augc.on.net Being a student club we have lots of keen young people which makes it a fun club to be in; Did

RE: [Aus-soaring] GFA ACM

Hi Chris What are the CASA requirements to operate outside the GFA? I understood that they required you to do everything you would otherwise do under the GFA anyway? Cheers David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher Mc Donnell

RE: [Aus-soaring] GFA ACM

can > photocopy that one. > > There was a very reasonable CASA proposal for a Recreational Pilot's > licence which would have used holding a State Driver's licence as the > medical requirement. > > The GFA and RAA killed that one. I'm sure they explained that fully t

RE: [Aus-soaring] Dalby Nationals]

Hey Ian! I've got a Ventus! Well, Cath and I have a Ventus, GQH I never really thought about if it was male or female, but I know it doesn't insist on a hug after I've flown it or get upset when I fly other gliders so you can't complain about that! :) David -Original Message- From:

RE: [Aus-soaring] GFA taking legal action against Air Services???

yes, of course it was a smart arse response! :)   It was a good way of me introducing myself, letting people know we shouldn't be overly serious (or personal) and we are all here to have fun after all, and flying is what it is all about.   And to let people on the list know I am quite happy

RE: [Aus-soaring] GFA taking legal action against Air Services???

Hi Robert You may remember me from Waikerie; hoping to see you at Waikerie this January as well, with Alice this time. Should be a good show. Well, on the weekend I managed to appoint myself as GFA Executive Vice President, of course only for my own self-serving and lunatic agenda. I am prepared

[Aus-soaring] Oxygen

This link works http://www.c-f-c.com/supportdocs/abo4.htm Pilots in the US can fly between 12,500' and 14,000' for up to 30 minutes without oxygen; it must be used above 14,000'. It says that the average pilot _should_ be able to effectively fly his aircraft for 30 minutes or more at altitudes o

RE: [Aus-soaring] Outlanding prevention

If you glider weighs about 400Kg, at a glide ratio of 30:1, then the drag is only 13Kg 22Kg would give you thrust to spare to maintain height while you cruised home These things are pretty thirsty though - not sure how long they can run for on a practical quantity of fuel Best bet would be to cl

[Aus-soaring] contact

Title: contact Anyone know John Switala's (GCV) email address? Cheers David ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring

RE: [Aus-soaring] How many NAS PilotCD-ROM have your received ?

98% is pretty close to everyone!! :) (Now suppressing the urge to rant about people who assume that everyone runs Windows...) ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring

[aus-soaring] UHF radios

Title: UHF radios Has anyone had any experience with using UHF radios for launch-point/winch communications? Good? Bad? Or any experience with UHF generally? We have been using 27MHz CB to date which have proved unreliable at best. Cheers David

RE: [aus-soaring] Long trailers, lots of overhang

So Who Pays the Ferryman? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Newton Sent: Sunday, 15 June 2003 10:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [aus-soaring] Long trailers, lots of overhang It's winter at the moment; Trailer maintenance time, r

RE: [aus-soaring] Nimbus 2c performance formulae

I'm sure Mike Borgelt has the quadratic coefficients A, B & C for the Nimbus2 Sink rate = A * IAS * IAS + B * IAS + C This is how the B50 calculates the polar David >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Monday

RE: [aus-soaring] RPL results

gt;To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: [aus-soaring] RPL results > > >>From: "David Conway" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Don't call the kettle black (if you are a pot)! > >You picked me, David! My wife's the stats teacher, not me. > >She gives you a

RE: [aus-soaring] RPL results

L PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of >Peter Rundle >Sent: Friday, 21 June 2002 5:00 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [aus-soaring] RPL results > > > > >David Conway wrote: > >>Don't call the kettle black (if you are a pot)! >>

RE: [aus-soaring] RPL results

Don't call the kettle black (if you are a pot)! Actually the accuracy of the poll is independent of the total number of glider pilots, but relates to the numbers in the poll itself. It doesn't matter if it's 31 out of 2000 or 31 out of 2 million The accuracy is given by 1 / Sqr Root (sample siz

RE: [aus-soaring] DOS

that. I bought one of these things so that I >could test the B2000 windows PC support software on a USB >port. Haven't yet tried the B2000 Windows support software on >XP, I just got all the PC's here working properly a month or >two ago and I'm not ready to upgrade. David

[aus-soaring] 350x135 Tyre for Puchatek

Does anyone know where the above tyre, or suitable alternative, can be procured? Jantar, SZD-55, Blanik L13 may also use these (according to Wings & Wheels) but (I think) now use something more readily available, which may also be suitable for the Puchatek. Any help would be appreciated Cheers

RE: [aus-soaring] Sharing a Thermal

Many mid-airs occur in the circuit area, so banning circuits should sort that out! :) Hang on, all mid-airs occur in the AIR, so if we just banned flying altogether - or only allowed one at a time :) < note smiles > All sports have some inherant risk - if we wanted to play it safe we woul

[aus-soaring] Twin Astir Main wheel tyre

Thanks to those who provided advice for the Twin tyre. The 380-150-5 is readily available from Good Year Aviation (Air Treads) in Melbourne their Part # 385M61-1 details below Cost is $192.50 which included $27.50 freight This tyre is the same as the main wheel used on Grob 115 light aircraft s

[aus-soaring] Twin Astir Tyre

Does anyone know where one could get a 380x150/15x6.00-5 tyre and tube for a Twin Astir? Second hand but serviceable would be fine Thanks in anticipation! David -- * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring mailing list. * To Unsubscribe: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * with "unsubscribe

RE: [aus-soaring] Re: [CGCLIST] Fw: VIRUS ALERT - W32/Nimda@MM --AReally Mean One

http://linux.oreillynet.com/pub/ct/20 >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Derek >Ruddock >Sent: Thursday, 20 September 2001 10:55 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [aus-soaring] Re: [CGCLIST] Fw: VIRUS ALERT - W32/Nimda@MM --A >Really Mea

RE: [aus-soaring] Downwind leg airspeed

Absolutely. But the 1/2 wind speed at ground level is added to our safe speed only to allow for wind gradient near ground level. Nothing to do with wind sheer. Have a look at your BGK, page 70. Wind sheer can occur at any altitude from any direction - it has no correlation with wind speed or di

RE: [aus-soaring] Downwind leg airspeed

Wind gradient occurs due to wind friction with the ground; it's effect is only apparent in the last 200' or so of the final approach. It can not occur just prior to the base leg turn (unless you are doing a VERY low circuit :) ) So this is the point of the whole debate; why add half the wind sp

RE: [aus-soaring] Downwind leg airspeed

to change what has been a perfectly acceptable and (in my view) sensible practice. I suggest if anyone has a view on the subject you talk to your RTO and/or email Daryl Connell [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] and let him know. regards David Conway >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROT

RE: [aus-soaring] Rough air

A couple of popular misnomers here a) That placarded Vne is at sea level and decreases with altitude in relation to TAS Since gliders spend little time at sea level this would be a rather useless number to placard as Vne; most gliders the placarded Vne is IAS at 6000' or 10,000'. (What does JAR

RE: [aus-soaring] AD 277 - Is it really necessary

I agree the AD should consider the operating environment and usage - i.e. grass strips at Camden vs. dust at Alice Springs, two seater at busy full-time club vs. private aircraft. That would make a lot of sense. There should also be some differentiation between the winch releases, which tend to

RE: [aus-soaring] AD 277

with the attachement this time... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Conway Sent: Monday, 23 July 2001 5:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [aus-soaring] AD 277 I had the battery in our Grumman Traveller melt down to a puddle

RE: [aus-soaring] AD 277

I had the battery in our Grumman Traveller melt down to a puddle of slag on the first days flying after a 100 hourly. Have a look at the (small) pic attached. I wasn't very impressed. The LAME had not inspected the battery leads where they go through the battery box despite this being a requirem

[aus-soaring] amazing new discovery

These guys are slow off the mark! http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/science/07/04/windpower.drag.ap/index.html They should have asked a glider pilot! David -- * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring mailing list. * To Unsubscribe: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * with "unsubscribe aus-soarin

RE: [aus-soaring] funnies

one of my favourites is the lady air traffic controller in Sydney who advised some male pilot that she would have to hold him in the Manly area for a few minutes David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Andrew Horton Sent: Sunday, 1 July 200

[aus-soaring] funnies

Subject: FW: UNCLASS Air Traffic Control > > Subject: UNCLASS Air Traffic Control > > > > > > Humour Who says pilots and controllers have no sense of humour? > > > > > > Following are accounts of actual exchanges between airline and > >> control towers from around the world: > > > > > >

RE: [aus-soaring] Pre-take off checks

Point 4 - Hours and launches up to date - this isn't required if you implement a "GFA Approved Alternative" per AN150 (Look at the note at the beginning of Part 3 in the DI book) AUGC is in the process of implementing this system; our Treasurer has written an aircraft hours / launches report whi

RE: [aus-soaring] Safety of flying vs. driving

I had this argument from our insurance company When I actually managed to speak to someone in their underwriting section (as apposed to their sales droids) and asked them who would they rather insure - a pilot who wasn't very current who did say 20 hours a year, or someone who flew most weekends

RE: [aus-soaring] VHF license.jpg

Title: lets try that again -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David ConwaySent: Wednesday, 23 May 2001 11:45 AMTo: aus-soaring@internode. com. auCc: AUGC PEOPLESubject: [aus-soaring] VHF license.jpg Some good news in the

[aus-soaring] VHF license.jpg

Title: Some good news in the Budget  

RE: [aus-soaring] AG

Hi Anne   I have some digital photos that may be appropriate, they are reasonably high res 2048x1500   Can I email 1MB files to you?   cheers   David AUGC -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Anne ElliottSent: Sunday, 22 April 2

RE: [aus-soaring] NOT Cath's photos

An aluminium bracket which the video camera bolted to. Some cable ties in case the bolt broke. Lots of duct tape holding the bracket to the wing. We have some more pics from the Puchatek this time:- www.aus.com/Cath/KROloop1.jpg www.aus.com/Cath/KROloop2.jpg www.aus.com/Cath/KROloop3.jpg www.au

RE: [aus-soaring] Videos

borrow all three at Easter time? Date sent: Mon, 26 Mar 2001 11:29:15 +0930 From: David Conway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:RE: [aus-soaring] Videos To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I have

RE: [aus-soaring] Videos

I have all these David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of ANDREW WRIGHT Sent: Monday, 26 March 2001 7:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mandy Wilson Subject: [aus-soaring] Videos Can anyone in Adelaide help me with a lone of the following video

RE: [aus-soaring] Not BORING

Hi Peter I've put it up on our web site for now. The direct link is www.aus.com/Cath/QHLoop.mpg -Cath -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Peter Robinson Sent: Monday, 12 March 2001 3:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [aus-soaring]

[aus-soaring] FW: Funny1.jpg

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[aus-soaring] Boring NOT

I wasn't expecting a big day so I didn't worry about water ballast, a barograph or declaring 500. All of which proved to be mistakes! I launched at about 1:30, releasing into a 6 knot thermal to 6500' Meanwhile the Q which had been developing in the North-West was moving across Clare, and wisps