aults to all ports open on install anyway....
David Lawley
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> Thank you Ken!!! Hear bloody here.
>
&
Pier group?Do they stand on a jetty?
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>
> >Mike I think you have it wrong.
>
> I usually answer you in private but
outlaanding in a strange field.Don't bring our standards down to the
PPL level bring PPL up this will require ppl owners to remove head from you
know where!
David Lawley
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I think it is most unfair to say it is 1954 in Queensland-It is in fact 1957
(25 years ago)(-:
Dav
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since sadly vindicated.
Regards
David Lawley
> I have never understood why AG doesn't have a monthly list
> of accidents and incidents, along the lines of those in
> "Sailplane & Glider" (UK magazine).
> These are very short descriptions with only the Club nam
glider"
> At 22:03 17-03-02 +1030, David Lawley wrote:
> >Perhaps some people value face over safety?
> >
> >I was criticised once for refusing to fly a particular glider
> >
> >Within a year it killed someone.
> >
> >I would rather be alive an
Hi everyone,
Incidentally carbon should only be sanded with wet
and dry wet as the stuff is really fine and causes much irritation to the
skin-lungs just dont ask me how I know this!(Been there done
that)
The info on gloves and epoxy is very interesting as
I am unfortunately sensitised
Hmm, a little tale from the model world.
A carbon spar model hit power lines (100kv!)on approach,the carbon spar was
vaporised from root to tip despite being underneath a glass skin(which was
also vaporised) the I guess that would do it.
Bit more feasible than 25000k eh?Given that wire strikes
have the forum automatically mail
you if a comment is added to that thread. When you first visit a forum a
list of topics shows and then once you select a topic all Threads on that
subject are listed.
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Park PS Elizabeth East PS
Pennington PS
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rface, try
www.abxzone.com for example. Proper security for registration is required or
any forum will be useless.
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Park PS Elizabeth East PS
Pennington PS
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believe in using what my users use so that I am familiar with and can
support them, not an esteoteric style over substance Apple product(-:
Web downloads do not end up stored in my pst file if I don't delete them.
Your sarcasm and aggressive tone does you no credit Mark.
Why do you need to react
fficult to find!
I certainly think the Wiki and Forum is a great idea, and well executed so
far!
This is my last comment on this matter, I promise!
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Park PS Elizabeth East PS
Pennington PS
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e a better option, however more power would be needed than
for a laptop(and at 240V), and as was said dektops are better in terms of
wirless aerial extensions, this in fact could be a deciding factor. It's a
great concept though.
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Park PS Elizabeth East P
Hi Peter,
I see Scotts text as normal in the preview window along with the PGP
attachment when using Outlook. Maybe you have an option/secuity setting in
your mail client that needs changing?
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Park PS Elizabeth East PS
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Hi
All,
All the reasons for dropouts are coming thru loud and clear on
this list: ATTITUDE
The present badge system post C certificate, is aimed only
at x/c flying so has virtually no relevance to the fun flyer. As we ignore their
preferences they leave.
There
seems to be in Gliding
?
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Primary
School
Elizabeth East Prinary
School
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AMTo: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in
Tow Ball?
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Primary School
Elizabeth East Prinary School
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is voluntarily
undertaken by a relatively small group of people but surely safety comes
first?
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Primary School
Elizabeth East Prinary School
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So- whats the answer?
David Lawley
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School
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Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.Subject
Didn't say it was unusual, was replying to previous post,but the fact it
rates a ront page notice on their website must mean something!
David Lawley
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Elizabeth East Prinary School
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27;s what he thinks, I'd like his income!
$60 for 2000ft tow + 60/hr for a Blanik $120 for a one hour training
flight.Hmm
David Lawley
Computer Manager
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Elizabeth East Primary School
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y, no
solo.
My son did weekend training 2 days every fortnight- 27 launches for solo.
20 launches 2 years before(at previous club) in effect no different.
Perhaps the week course is over rated in general? Only 1 is not a big
sample I realise.
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Park Prim
Hi Ian, could you tell me which email program you use?
Have you logged on as a diffent user?
David Lawley
Computer Manager
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Almost like remmington ad init?
He liked the planes so much, he became the agent(-:
Thought for the day:
Ian Thorpes replacement in the Commonwealth games has got some big shoes to
fill-in more ways than one!
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Park Primary School
Elizabeth East Primary
no car/horse/bike
accidents, eh?
And who does the widow sue when they hit a swer
line with no PDA?
Beside which the PDA would be refered to at
outlanding decision making time not final approach.
There
a certain irony in technophobia via
email.
David Lawley Computer Manager Elizabeth P
again 20% of calls are unintelligable now!
I will continue making downwind calls only myself, until more calls are
mandatory mandatory.
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Park Primary School
Elizabeth East Primary School
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s them>
We got by without FLARM for many years so whats the
rush?
David Lawley Computer Manager Elizabeth Park Primary
School Elizabeth East Primary School
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ope you are able to get to international comps
again soon, we need more good pilots and results to have any hope of
attracting significant positive media exposure for our sport.
Regards
Dave L
David Lawley
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Hi all,
A new self launch method:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/10/24/giant_model_plane/
Regards
Dave L
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Hi all,
Yes a fantastic performance by Bruce Taylor-he won every day but one which
he came second by 6 points in a thousand-amazing consistency, my
congratulations.
David Conway also improved his performance from the last Nats considerably
as well, coming 3rd well done Dave!
The Tocumwal auction
Hi Mike,
I believe they went for a max of about $70K, some less.
Unfortunately I was not there, so I know only rough figures for things apart
from gliders.
Regards
Dave L
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Hi all,
I use a Garmin72, available for around $300, and an IPAQ3870 PDA, about $150
on EBAY, but plan to use the IPAQ and a Bluetooth GPS mouse(receiver with
wireless link to PDA) that costs $150 in future, backed up by the Garmin as
a standalone backup nav system.
Good Luck
Dave L
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Hi All
If you want to stay in budget I would recommend XC Soar on PDA, it works
great for me and is a free download, you may need to contact the developers
to obtain terrain/topology files for your area though.
The option of using a Compact Flash sleeve and CF GPS is OK, however it more
than doub
ent advice here David, except:
On 08/11/2006, at 13:11, David Lawley wrote:
> A flarm alone will blow your budget, without PDA etc, and is next
> to useless
> for collision avoidance unless ALL other gliders have one. They are
> easily
> fitted with Velcro to the top of in
Hi all
Scott said
"Every extra aircraft to have a FLARM (flying in the same area of course)
increases safety."
Important rider missing here, and that is only if you are a FLARM user.
As for eyeball mark x, its not necessarily how good (big)it is, its how well
you use it, or so I'm told (-: (M
Couldn't help myself! The irony was too much.
They've become Arthur Dent.
For Those familiar with the Hitchikers Guide To The Galaxy -its like Vogons
demolishing a planet to make way for a (Hyperspace) bypass (:
Regards
Dave L
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Hi All,
Whereas I thought I read somewhere that one qualified for a FAI comp license
in part by entering regional competitions, a bit of a catch 22 this eh?
No license, no compete, no compete no license! Why am I not surprised!
One thing I have never been able to fathom is how States are allowe
ed cricket competition doesn't play 5 day test matches.
Regards,
Nick Gilbert
Lotus Notes Administrator - Hardy Wines
"David Lawley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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30/01/2007 10:03 AM
Please respond to
"Discussion of issues relat
in competitons you certainly seem to be showing
a lot of interest in competitions.
Nick.
On 1/30/07, David Lawley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Huh? Re read my post Nick- I never said that State rules apply to Nationals,
or nationals rules apply to state comps, I said it seemed strang
will be further discussion at NCC and at the
Sports Committee, on the wider issue of National Rules not being overridden
at National competitions, when they meet later this year.
Hope this helps.
Regards, ROSS
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Re defensiveness, spot on Mike.
It was so obvious I even invented a word for it flarmnatics!
Recently on this list, Mark Newton asked a very good question about threat
priorities of FLARM, (see below) and only got replies stating the bleeding
obvious about lookout, not one reply that I saw addres
Hi all,
I have always been shocked at the lack of any real spin and forced landing
training in power pilots.
I guess spin recovery in powered planes is when the truck comes to collect
the wreckage..
As I read somewhere recently-Gliding sorts out the pilots from the airplane
drivers!
Hi all,
Training wine, that's an interesting concept, any particular brand?
My son the young aviator now has expensive tastes in Red wine, thanks to my
fellow club members(CV I'm looking at you(-: ),not that he drinks very
often, but he's only had really good reds!
I'm starting to think that in
OOPS, By the way, by deteriorating membership, I meant the number of members
was deteriorating, not the members themselves!...(-:
Todd, when you left Waikerie after performance week I found a small mallet
next where you were camped, I gave it to someone from ASC to give to you but
they left it
Hi Michael,
I know just the thing-a friend of mine is going to use a small screen and
remote camera setup on his experimental 3 x jet powered glider, comes as a
complete pre configured unit comprising screen/receiver assembly and remote
camera powered by a battery, no camera wiring needed. Ver
"How many pilots actually D.I. their parachute and mentally practice exiting
the glider and pulling the ripcord?"
I rehearse this when I set up the glider I am to fly each day.
.
I tried the exercise in different gliders with markedly different time, 8
sec LS4 quickest, 12 seconds discus and
Hi all
I have those magnetic clipons, and the downside is the magnets can let go
when you try and adjust your hat, causing the magnet clip ons to fall off
and according to Murphy fall down behind the seat! On long flights I put a
cable tie around the middle of the nose bridge of both to prevent
"Somehow it doesn't look real to me. And what's with the amount of up
elevator?"
The up elevator stops the Pawnee from dropping like a greased brick engine
off, remember normal trim is setup for engine always on, giving a higher
airspeed over the stab/elevator from the prop(-:
I remember a tu
Hi All,
My only suggestion would be to use the dyeema rope they are using in Europe
for winching, I heard (somewhere)they recently achieved a 3000ft winch
launch using it. Martin Simons showed us a sample at the recent performance
week at Waikerie and it is very impressive, much lighter than wire
turtle deck and two
retractable into the fuse, acceleration should be OK I think.
Anyone know the relationship between thrust and horsepower?
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Computer Systems Manager
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Elizabeth East Primary School
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Hi all,
Let me rephrase the question, what is the conversion for thrust to
horsepower assuming 0 airspeed, idea being what acceleration a jet powered
glider will have from a standing start, ie takeoff?
Regards
Dave
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Hi all,
Just came across a new data logger. at a quite reasonable price, the EW
microrecorder. FAI certified and 30 hours on 2 x AA NIMH batteries!
Also provides regulated 5v supply for PDA when powered from 12v.
See http://www.ewuk.co.uk/products/microRecorder/microRecorder.html
Looks pretty
Hi all,
Just a quick note for those of you who are PDA users thinking about changing
to Vista.
Unfortunately Vista is only compatible with Windows Mobile 2003 and later,
so for example IPAQ 3600/3700/3800 will not connect to PC.IPAQ 38xx owners
can get an upgrade CD from HP for US$30 which instal
"Whilst I for one wouldn't encourage you to use Vista, there is a
significant performance improvement after upgrading OS."
I meant of course upgrading IPAQ OS not PC OS!
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brake does save a lot of pushing the
glider back to the launch point!
Regards
David Lawley
*this post has been carefully reviewed and any content that might be
viewed as humorous removed (-:*
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Hi all,
Way to miss the point guys!
A lot of older single seat gliders have wheel brakes that are at best
pathetic and quickly fade to virtually nothing by the nature of the braking
system design.
The brakes on this glider are just about as effective as those fitted to
these single seat gl
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Sent: Wednesday, 28 March 2007 2:53 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Tost wheel brakes
David Lawley wrote:
> Way to miss the point guys!
No, I t
There seem to be some strong views on this, 2 of the very experienced
instructors who espouse these views have flown the glider in question
recently, and obviously didn't find the brakes bad enough to report.
I noticed the poor braking during basic training 10 years ago and asked why
this was th
Hi all,
Mike said:
"Don't worry though this just the first of many scams about to be
foisted on the public in the name of "combating global warming". Like
the ban on incandescent light bulbs."
Gee 4 million hits on Google that gives credibility!
Then againsee below
"An excellent debu
the camera?
Michael
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Sent: Tuesday, 13 March 2007 12:02 PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Rear Vision Camera
Hi Michael,
I know just the thin
I seem to remember a powered glass 4 seat light plane, called I think a
Cirrus which had a diesel engine running on jet A1, As far as I remember
Cath Conway brought one up to the club one day, so she may be able to tell
us more, seemed fairly leisurely in takeoff acceleration though!
I wonder I
Its like time travel, it's 2:33 pm in Adelaide and 20 years ago in
Queensland (-:
I just got back from the time travel seminar that starts in 2 weeks time
myself ..!
Dave
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HI all,
Nick Said:
"although people will tell you that the all-flying tail is deadly (where are
these comments, by the way - surely they are overdue for this thread"
Deadly would be an exaggeration, but it is notable that I cannot think of
one manufacturer who still makes gliders with a
ralia.
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k
Would that be the second last glider on this page? ;)
http://standardcirrus.org/galleryaustralia.html
David Lawley wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Coincidentally only this morning I was reading a safety corner article
> in AG October
HI all,
As Anthony said, the occurrence of accidents in gliding has been studied for
many years, going back thru the old issues of AG there seem to be regular
bursts of fatal accidents.
The stall/spin accident features regularly in such bursts and was addressed
as a separate problem in several a
Balaklava charges $7 for a winch launch.
I reckon flying at a winch club(After being aerotow only for the first 100
launches) made me a much better pilot, particularly improving my circuits,
and ability to thermal away from lower altitudes, learning to thermal below
1500 is exactly right!
I got aw
HI all,
Mark said
"one could also suggest that the prominence of accidents attributable to
"canopy open in-flight" at clubs which already perform that check suggests
that the check isn't being performed properly.
Maybe Mark, maybe not.
Recently when I was flying an LS4 and after about 90 mi
What date is the comp Nick?
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Sent: Tuesday, 1 May 2007 9:44 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 07/08 - Gawler, SA
Hi All,
It is with great pl
And I thought all WA pilots wore tartan hats!(with bobble)(-:
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Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 07/08
Not news to me, I remember JR having substance back in 1980's...
Ah the good old days eh!
BTW JR are Greg and Karen F still around?
Regards
Dave L
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HI Adam,
If I remember correctly there is a wing root fairing mod for LS1f which
brings about some reasonable performance improvement, the old WGC LS1F GEB
had it, it may be worth a look if yours doesn't have it. I think EB was
bought by Scott Lennon.
Only tried to fly the LS1 oncethe canopy
Adam,
I always liked Professor Eppler's technique for performance mod evaluation,
modify one wing only and see whether glider flys straight! Ie the lower drag
wing will "Lead" the higher drag one!
Re fairing mod, I would have thought that the increase in handicap would be
compensated by the decr
Which club was this at again?
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Subject: [Aus-soaring] Think I'm in Love!
Ok, Ok, another gliding video (I can hear some s
Hi all
Some more info on dyneema. They are using it for bullet proof vests!
Dyneema is actually a trade name for a thread derived from Ultra High
Molecular Weight polyethylene. The intrinsic strength of the material comes
from the ability to increase the length of the polyethylene chain
I'm amused Caboolture club calls a Twin an advanced trainer!
We can sell you two of those "advanced trainers"-real cheap!
Gawd, at those tow rates I'm glad I live in SA!
Gliding clubs have already priced themselves out of existence, it's just a
matter of time until its all over.
Dave
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: Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Clubs in Queensland
what are your rates then?
PeterS
David Lawley wrote:
> I'm amused Caboolture club calls a Twin an advanced trainer!
>
> We can sell you two of those "advanced trainers"-real cheap!
>
> Gawd, at those tow rates I'm g
I wouldn't worry at all John,
I think the quality and perspective is way too poor to draw any conclusions
from that footage, either way. There is obviously a slope to the ground at
the far end of the field that we cant see.
Dave
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" We discussed this on this group about 3 or 4 years ago and the
sentiment was strongly in favour of adding a glider rating to any
other CASA licence.."
That's not how I remember that discussion Mike, I do not recall any general
sentiment in either way, just points both for and against. It may h
you should
be insulted only if your PIK has a very accurate airfoil!(-:
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To check or cha
changes
during winter(I guess he's "Gone flying" in summer!
All you XCsoar users out there, make sure to buy Johnny some drinks if you
catch up with him, he does a great job with XCS, for no reward
regards
Dave
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take to be in a position to have that experience? Not many
people are persistent enough and motivated to do so(Never mind afford to)
to eventually have such an experience
Good luck with the introducing Mark to non geeky people thing-you'll need it.
Regards
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Computer
Hi All,
Whilst I understand the disgust at the price of diesel, it isnt very relevant
to the discussion.
As I understand it diesel aircraft engines are actually run on kero/JetA1, due
to diesel having high viscosity/wax solidification problems at low temp. (At
least this was the case of a mod
Hi all,
Mark Newton wrote;
Oh, no, not at all. I'm sure there's nobody on this list that's been
behind a pawnee when it's run out of fuel.
Ok. Almost nobody.
Hmm.
- mark
Does being towed behind a tug which takes off witout the fuel turned on count?
(;Roger Browne wrote
> I have see
Hi All,
Mike wrote
> > > 137.120 Documents to be carried on a flight
> > > (1) The pilot in command of an aeroplane being used for an
> > application operation must have a copy of the aeroplane's flight
> > manual, or an approved alternative document, on board the aeroplane
> > on every flig
Hi All,
> > From: D S Baker
> > Nah, CASA stands for C*(** And Flying A***holes>
Ah, Dion (A friend and former trainee of mine) is showing his grasp of
abreviations ( Don't his mention spelling) I would be worried he would come
around and kick my ass for paying him out-but he probably woul
Hi All,
First I would like to thank Simon Hackett and Internode for the great
contibution thay have made and continue to make to our sport.
John ashford wrote:
> I agree. The comment "overly conservative people" could translate into
> "those that take themselves too seriously". I have seen
Hi all,
Please note that the mail list removes attachments, so there is little point in
posting them. Perhaps Mr Newton could arrange for attachments posted to be
available for download from a web site. Just a suggestion.
DmcD, you have summed up what needs to be done for the survival of our
Hi all,
Regarding the increase of members in Queensland clubs.
Could it be that the large number of wealthy retirees that move to Queensland
are distorting the figures?
If so such gains a re largely an illusion, once the pool of pilots in this
position will not last forever.
Is the growth i
Hi All,
Tim wrote:
> One thing I have previously commented on is the fact that we typically
> attract people to join during the summer and then send them a big bill
> for ongoing membership at the end of winter. Those in the southern
> states, who may not yet be fully "locked in" to the spo
Hi all,
Maurice wrote:
> The actual process seems to be confused by many. The Board comprises 5
> state elected representatives. That is they are 100% chosen by their
> constituents (the ordinary members of their region).
I have NEVER been given the opportunity to vote for our state reps-onl
Hi all,
Mark Newton wrote:
Sounds like much ado about process, and precious little consideration being
given to outcomes. Lets postulate that GFA is overcome by electoral nirvana,
and the voting system is reformed to complete perfection. What different
decisions that affect real pilots woul
> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:17:16 +0930
> From: Terry Neumann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] CRM in Gliders
> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."
>
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HI all,
Regarding current draw with PDA backlights, I have done some limited
experimenting.
An IPAQ 5500, with wired gps, without using Wi-Fi and bluetooth, and starting
with a near full charge, drew 168ma at full brightness, measured at 12v input
to 5v power supply.
IPAQ HX4700, 80% charged
Hi All,
For those of you who use PDAs, I have finally managed to find a good value
cradle/holder, with built in 5V-12V power supply and RJ socket for GPS.
A suction cup canopy mount is included.
I just got sample units in (IPAQ 5500 and 4700) and they seem very good.
I am in the process of
> For a moment I thought he'd hit someone's grandma...
> Jim
>
> George
> Thesinger (one of the hot favourites) outlanded and hit a dear shortly after
> the start. His glider has been replaced as the dear was hidden in the grass
> and
> thus the damages is deemed not to be the pilots fault
G'day chaps (:
Does anyone know why John Roake is SHOUTING? (;
Dave
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It's simple! Sell your car for just $40 at CarPoint.com.au
http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fsecure%2Dau%2Eimrworldwide%2Ecom%2Fcgi%2Dbin%2Fa%2F
OH I SEE, I JUST BOUGHT A MAC SO I BETTER GO WITH THE FLOW (:
Dave
> >BOB WARD SEEMS TO HAVE CHANGED HIS EMAIL ADDRESS. CAN ANYONE HELP
> >ME WITH HIS NEW ADDRESS?
> >
> >
> >JOHN ROAKE
> >NEW ZEALAND
> Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:43:10 +
> From:
Hi all,
Those of you who expressed interest in the PDA cradle with built in power
supply I mentioned, please note I will be ordering them from overseas on
Thursday morning.
If you do not order by then the cost will be $125 rather than $100, due to
freight costs.(Freight for a one off order is
Hi all,
> From: Mitchell Preston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Oxygen Cylinder's on international flights
> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."
> I know bugger-all about oxy etc, however I do know that the subject
> line above has been hijacked by
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