Re: [aus-soaring] Can we PLEASE stick to gliding

aults to all ports open on install anyway.... David Lawley - Original Message - From: Murf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 8:17 AM Subject: [aus-soaring] Can we PLEASE stick to gliding > Thank you Ken!!! Hear bloody here. > &

Re: [aus-soaring] Flying Jokes

Pier group?Do they stand on a jetty? - Original Message - From: Rob & Colleen Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [aus-soaring] Flying Jokes > > >Mike I think you have it wrong. > > I usually answer you in private but

Re: [aus-soaring] Gliding Joke

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 - Original Message - From: Craig Tuit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December

Re: [aus-soaring] Restructuring GFA (was Gliding Joke) - warning LONG

I think it is most unfair to say it is 1954 in Queensland-It is in fact 1957 (25 years ago)(-: Dav - Original Message - From: wendoure <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 8:35 AM Subject: Re: [aus-soaring] Restructuring GFA (was Gliding Joke) - w

Re: [aus-soaring] Does anyone know about ... the Narromine Nationals accident ?

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

Re: [aus-soaring] Re:"killer glider"

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

Re: [aus-soaring] Carbon & epoxy

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

Re: [aus-soaring] Carbon & epoxy

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Anyone interested in creating a gliding Wiki ?

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 -Original

RE: [Aus-soaring] Anyone interested in creating a gliding Wiki ?

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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Newton

RE: [Aus-soaring] Anyone interested in creating a gliding Wiki ?

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Anyone interested in creating a gliding Wiki ?

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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAI

RE: [Aus-soaring] daylight display screens

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

RE: non-soaring: posting as an attachment was Re: [Aus-soaring] XCsoar on an Aero1550

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 -Original Message- From

RE: [Aus-soaring] Soaring training

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 2005

?   David Lawley Computer Manager Elizabeth Primary School  Elizabeth East Prinary School         From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kittel, Stephen W (ETSA)Sent: Tuesday, 21 February 2006 9:25 AMTo: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

RE: I dunno but maybe... Was: [Aus-soaring] Part 47

Tow Ball? David Lawley Computer Manager Elizabeth Primary School Elizabeth East Prinary School -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Penrose Sent: Tuesday, 21 February 2006 11:02 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

RE: [Aus-soaring] ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 2005

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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Graeme Cant Sent: We

RE: [Aus-soaring] metric guess

So- whats the answer? David Lawley Computer Manager Elizabeth Primary School Elizabeth East Prinary School ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http

RE: [Aus-soaring] sportavia

?       David Lawley Computer Manager Elizabeth Primary School  Elizabeth East Prinary School         From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Derek RuddockSent: Monday, 27 February 2006 9:26 AMTo: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.Subject

RE: [Aus-soaring] sportavia

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 Computer Manager Elizabeth Primary School Elizabeth East Prinary School > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Aus-soaring] sportavia

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 Elizabeth Park Primary School Elizabeth East Primary School ___ Aus-soaring

RE: [Aus-soaring] sportavia

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Re: Issue with attachments

Hi Ian, could you tell me which email program you use? Have you logged on as a diffent user? David Lawley Computer Manager Elizabeth Park Primary School Elizabeth East Primary School > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Beh

RE: [Aus-soaring] For Sale: Stemme S10-VT

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] SWER

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

RE: NAS2c circuit calls Re: [Aus-soaring] Queensland EasterCompetition and FLARM

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 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PRO

RE: [Aus-soaring] Queensland Easter Competition and FLARM

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         From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Geoff KiddSent: Tuesday, 28 March 2006 6:51 AMT

[Aus-soaring] WC team

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 Computer Systems Manager Elizabeth Park Prim

RE: [Aus-soaring] Re:JS1 progress

Hi all, A new self launch method: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/10/24/giant_model_plane/ Regards Dave L ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.

RE: [Aus-soaring] Just another day/Tocumawal auction

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Monday, 30 Oct

RE: [Aus-soaring] GPS units - opinions please...

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 -Origin

RE: [Aus-soaring] GPS units - opinions please...

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] GPS units - opinions please...

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

[Aus-soaring] RE:Flarm-changed just for the netiquette Nazi's!

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Re: interesting

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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Aus-soaring] Horsham Week / VIC State Comps

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Horsham Week / VIC State Comps

ed cricket competition doesn't play 5 day test matches. Regards, Nick Gilbert Lotus Notes Administrator - Hardy Wines "David Lawley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 30/01/2007 10:03 AM Please respond to "Discussion of issues relat

RE: [Aus-soaring] Horsham Week / VIC State Comps

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Horsham Week / VIC State Comps

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 _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Lawle

RE: [Aus-soaring] .Flarm antenna

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Pirat and Polish glider that would not spin...

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!

RE: [Aus-soaring] Multiple membership

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Multiple membership

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Rear Vision Camera

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Parachute Re-packs

"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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Zeiss Skypol

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Wave soaring pawnee

"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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Reverse pulley launching

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

[Aus-soaring] Jets

turtle deck and two retractable into the fuse, acceleration should be OK I think. Anyone know the relationship between thrust and horsepower? -- David Lawley Computer Systems Manager Elizabeth Park Primary School Elizabeth East Primary School ___

RE: [Aus-soaring] Jets

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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

[Aus-soaring] Loggers

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

[Aus-soaring] PDA's and Windows Vista

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] PDA's and Windows Vista

"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! ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or chan

RE: [Aus-soaring] Tost wheel brakes

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 (-:* _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian

RE: [Aus-soaring] Tost wheel brakes

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Tost wheel brakes

ginal Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Newton 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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Tost wheel brakes

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Global warming

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Rear Vision Camera

the camera? Michael _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Lawley 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

RE: [Aus-soaring] E-tug

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Manana from Queensland

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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Thursd

RE: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] accident rate for gliders in Australia

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Winch launches

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Wheels up or wheels down... (was accident ratefor gliders in Australia)

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 07/08 - Gawler, SA

What date is the comp Nick? _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nick Gilbert 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

RE: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 07/08 - Gawler, SA

And I thought all WA pilots wore tartan hats!(with bobble)(-: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ben Jones Sent: Tuesday, 1 May 2007 8:17 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 07/08

RE: [Aus-soaring] Macquarie withdrawal

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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Moore Sent: Wednesday, 2 May 2007 10:42 AM To: Di

RE: [Aus-soaring] Polar Curve Test

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Polar Curve Test

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

RE: [Aus-soaring] Think I'm in Love!

Which club was this at again? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Sunday, 13 May 2007 4:47 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Think I'm in Love! Ok, Ok, another gliding video (I can hear some s

Re: [Aus-soaring] Dyneema Rope

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Clubs in Queensland

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 -Orig

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Clubs in Queensland

: 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

Re: [Aus-soaring] cable break

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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL P

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sporting Licences

" 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

[Aus-soaring] Soaring Australia Classifieds

you should be insulted only if your PIK has a very accurate airfoil!(-: -- David Lawley Computer Systems Manager Elizabeth Park Primary School Elizabeth East Primary School ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or cha

[Aus-soaring] IPAQ

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 -- David Lawley Computer Systems Manager Elizabeth Park Primary S

[Aus-soaring] pause for thought

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 -- David Lawley Computer

[Aus-soaring] Diesel

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 56, Issue 31

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 56, Issue 36

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 56, Issue 42

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 56, Issue 69

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 56, Issue 76

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 56, Issue 84

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

[Aus-soaring] Democracy and the GFA

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

[Aus-soaring] IMPROVED GOVERNANCE & DIRECT ELECTION OF THE GFA BOARD

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 57, Issue 46

> 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." > > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii";

[Aus-soaring] Batteries and backlights

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

[Aus-soaring] PDA cradles

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 59, Issue 8

> 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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 59, Issue 11

G'day chaps (: Does anyone know why John Roake is SHOUTING? (; Dave _ 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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 59, Issue 12

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:

[Aus-soaring] RE : PDA Cradles

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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 60, Issue 8

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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