[Aus-soaring] Cambridge 302 owners

2015-10-27 Thread Ian Mc Phee
. While going the Model 20 loggers engines also fail but their only fis is a new garmin battery in the GPS25 -LVC engine snd reset position and clock and it will work again till 2019 at least I believe. Ian McPhee 0428847642 Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481

Re: [Aus-soaring] Morning glory

2015-09-29 Thread Ian Mc Phee
. I believe Stemme contacted some high wave above the MGs. Many have headed home either yesterday or today. Ian Mc Phee On 30 Sep 2015 9:20 am, "Grant Davies" wrote: > We just left today. > > Been there a week. Only a very small one. > > Others are still up there. > >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Greatest Glider pilot of all time... Since Finland 1976?

2015-09-17 Thread Ian Mc Phee
outlanding in the very poor weather. Importantly he won the comps. Ian McPhee On 17 September 2015 at 18:28, Alan Wilson wrote: > Thanks for the memories, from one who was flying an ASW 17 there. I well > remember the final glide beatups across the lake to the runway threshold. > The l

Re: [Aus-soaring] New MOSP 3 250hr max Form 2 life

2015-07-30 Thread Ian Mc Phee
ASK13 & Bergfalke just fly & makers requirements are minimal. I can remember in good old days at keepit Bergfalke would do up to 415hrs in a year. Seems like oversee ice to me. Ian Mc Phee On 30 Jul 2015 8:40 pm, "Peter Champness" wrote: > Thanks Justin, > &g

[Aus-soaring] Cambridge model 20 logger and 302 vario/logger

2015-07-09 Thread Ian Mc Phee
ould like to get them sorted our now rather than in Spring.. Ian McPhee 0428847642 Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 PS All this is caused by Garmin and not Cambridge but remember model 20 loggers are now 20 years old!! and even the Cambridge 302 is over 10 years old Thank goodness all the developers

[Aus-soaring] Replacement batteries for EPIRBs etc

2015-07-02 Thread Ian Mc Phee
are on ebay for less that $300 delivered. Registration is free naturally each 2 years. Ian Mc Phee 0428847642 Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: htt

[Aus-soaring] ClearNav Instruments

2015-05-27 Thread Ian Mc Phee
ow. Jim Not too sure we have many issues with terain at above 8000ft in Australia!!! The version 3 vario is certainly an improvement. Jim reports the CN2 MFD is brighter and uses less power than original instrument (the terain was too dark colours). I look forward to the return of my display as C

Re: [Aus-soaring] varios, redundancy

2015-04-28 Thread Ian Mc Phee
available for loan. Be real careful with a glider that has broken back or very early Cirrus or Libelle I built aerial or Nimbus 3 or 4 with aerial I rudder with that BNC that is not sealed from water. That's all for the moment. Ian Mc Phee 0428847642 Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 On 28/04/

Re: [Aus-soaring] Obtaining a CASA Glider Pilot License on the way to an FAA Glider Pilot's License

2015-04-23 Thread Ian Mc Phee
ider pilots licence from BGA and was relatively easy & he is also B747 pilot!! A sad reflection on our aviation administrators at the Australian CASA. Ian Mc Phee On 21/04/2015 8:44 AM, "Mike Borgelt" wrote: > Have you folk figured out yet why this stupidity exists? > > Mike &

[Aus-soaring] Clear Nav VARIO and Multi Function Display

2015-03-30 Thread Ian Mc Phee
owners with date/download issues. Thats all Ian McPhee 0428847642 ___ 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] Prop Balancing

2015-03-29 Thread Ian Mc Phee
then placed it all 4 ways on 2 steel rulers on edge. I just used paint spray can to put more weight on one tip. It takes about 3 goes of spray paint. Ian m On 29/03/2015 6:35 AM, "Bill Tugnett" wrote: > Hi Ian, re the static balance on the PIK 20E prop. What was the > "

[Aus-soaring] Prop Balancing

2015-03-27 Thread Ian Mc Phee
the prop of 2 stroke. Has anybody had the experience? Ian McPhee 0428847642 ___ 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] Winter WAS: Flarm support non existant

2015-03-18 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Achim Winter who runs it these days is EXCELLENT. I have dealt with them for 44 years & when Achim became boss things did improve. Thank you for your email Ian m What Ian said. As part of the (very slow) restoration of my Hutter I found an old Winter slip ball to add to the instrument p

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm support non existant

2015-03-16 Thread Ian Mc Phee
ervice. After sales service is so important and is sad that maybe the Swiss do not realize this. Ian McPhee 0428847642 On 17 March 2015 at 00:06, David Kinlan wrote: > I can only add to Laurie Simpkins concerns. > Recently y 4yr old SwissFlarm had a defect and could no longer receive a >

[Aus-soaring] Cambridge 302 Vario and Model 20 logger users

2015-03-16 Thread Ian Mc Phee
significant improvements in sensing especially on those gusty broken days. Ian McPhee ___ 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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Easter Comp 2015 cancelled

2015-03-16 Thread Ian Downes
pretty tight, we do have plenty of camping spots available. If you can't make Warwick we would love to see you at Keepit. Regards, Ian Downes. Lake Keepit Soaring Club From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Beha

Re: [Aus-soaring] FOR SALE: ASW20 VH-IIC

2015-02-26 Thread Ian Mc Phee
That IIC ASW20 was originally owned by Brad Edwards & can always remember how Brad would say how nice it's feel was. His later ASW20B had stiffer wings which he never liked as much even though it carried more water. Always can ask Brad for his thoughts direct 0267711733 at home. Ia

[Aus-soaring] Clear Nav MFD software & Garmin date issue.

2015-02-26 Thread Ian Mc Phee
time by now in model 20 logger or 302 vario or 302A logger, (in 303 page up or down on the latitude page) That's all for a while I hope. Ian mcphee 0428847642 ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change sub

Re: [Aus-soaring] FOR SALE: Cambridge 302A

2015-02-25 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Can do but awaiting more GPS15-xL engines in about March 8 Re flight time recording ALL 302s under read by about 1.5 min per hour as this timing does not come from GPS. The new replacement Garmin GPS15xL engine the Cambridge gets its UTC time & date from the garmin. Ian Mc Phee On 25/02/201

Re: [Aus-soaring] FOR SALE: Cambridge 302A

2015-02-24 Thread Ian Mc Phee
You may need to check which Garmin GPS engine is installed. If the GPS25 it is best to replace with GPS 15xL which will work for years to come. Ian mcphee 0428847642 On 24/02/2015 8:10 PM, "Matthew Scutter" wrote: > Continuing the closet clearing / financing for JWGC2015, > I

Re: [Aus-soaring] Shell 98 and fibreglass

2015-02-04 Thread Ian Mc Phee
. Sure happens here with liberty /shell So 98s are not the same. Ian mcphee On 04/02/2015 1:31 pm, "DMcD" wrote: > >>I'll stick to Avgas in the BD-4 even though the 7:1 compression ratio > engine (same as Super Cub) can handle unleaded from an octane rating basis. >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tube rivets

2015-01-30 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Suggest contact Katja at Scheibe but can say when removed the tubes have zero rust & have the original zinc Chromate in every case. 30 yrs ago we sampled one & used HT bolt through the centre of tube Ian mcphee On 30/01/2015 12:42 PM, "Anthony Smith" wrote: > Hi all >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Two Seater Nationals

2015-01-29 Thread Ian Mc Phee
How many DG1000s in varous forms are in Australia Tom? Ian M. On 29 January 2015 at 20:24, Tom & Jane Gilbert wrote: > Congratulations to Peter Temple and crew who flew the Adelaide Soaring > Club’s DG-1000S to first place in the recently completed Two Seater > Nationals at Nar

[Aus-soaring] C Arthur Butler

2015-01-15 Thread Ian Mc Phee
! The leopard will never change its spots I am afraid dispite government accepting 34 of the 37 recommendations for change in Aviation. The MPs are around for just 3 years & CASA high level staff consider they know it all about Aviation & again. will just ignore the MPs

[Aus-soaring] Cambridge 302 & mod 20 logger

2014-12-29 Thread Ian Mc Phee
does work although seems next issue is in 2019! Hope this explains it all. (All a garmin issues). www.clearnav.net may hsve more info from Gary & Jeff. Ian mcphee 2014-11-29a Loss of date notice to FR users.pdf Description: Adobe PDF docu

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: DG Flugzeugbau - Newsletter No. 176

2014-12-27 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Come on tom and jane start writing re AAFC and DG 1001s for GA. it is a sugccess story Bernard GR IM On 28 December 2014 at 09:25, Tom & Jane Gilbert < tnjgilb...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > > -Original Message- From: Friedel Weber > Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 5:38 AM > To: To

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge logger with display for sale

2014-12-17 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Be advised it could well be showing wrong date (garmin GPS25 engine issue) but is fixable. All started s month Ian mcphee On 18/12/2014 11:03 AM, "Grietje Wansink" wrote: > Serial number C1LU > integrated antenna > Navigation Display > >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tost Belly hook

2014-12-13 Thread Ian Mc Phee
I think I would have a new one in stock but away in Canberra till Tuesday night. Nothing is cheap from TOST but is just list price plus delivery etc. Lever arm's can vary between installations Ian McPhee 0428847642 On 13/12/2014 9:37 pm, "dennis hipperson" wrote: > > Hi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tasman New Vario

2014-12-07 Thread Ian Mc Phee
notice where as you would use either 1.7 sec audio to 2.3 sec needle with the Cambridge 302 you can use faster speeds in Clear Nav Vario and works well. I can say I have used an earlier Tasman vario for past 10 years or so. Ian McPhee On 7 December 2014 at 16:58, dennis hipperson wrote: >

[Aus-soaring] re possible solution to the Cambridge Model 20 1995 date issue

2014-12-07 Thread Ian Mc Phee
any for working all this out. It just may work with Voltslogger - I have no idea. Good luck becuse you will sure need it and may have to try a second time if date does not change on first attempt. Ian McPhee ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soar

Re: [Aus-soaring] M720 V2 radio guides/questions

2014-12-06 Thread Ian Mc Phee
oair Electronics bit like Germany with Walter Dittel & Avionics Dittel. (think I heard Walter Dittel are gone sadly) Ian mcphee On 05/12/2014 6:37 AM, "Darin McLean" wrote: > Daryl, I think you are spot on! > Will see what I can get from Microair in the way of documentation

[Aus-soaring] Go to Watren Truss website

2014-12-02 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Finally there are 2 interesting developments in Aviation in Australia. Congratulations Anita Taylor. Ian Mcphee ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http

Re: [Aus-soaring] date problem - older loggers

2014-11-30 Thread Ian Mc Phee
him very resourceful and discards nothing. Hope this explains. Ian Mcphee On 01/12/2014 1:18 AM, "Ron Sanders" wrote: > Regards how widespread this is Pam i do not know but i have two > volksloggers that tell me it is 1995. > > ron S > > On 29 November 2014 at 16:11, pam

[Aus-soaring] 2014 SGP @ LKSC

2014-11-23 Thread Ian Downes
Good afternoon all The 2014 SGP has been run and won on a countback by Craig Collings - all details @ http://www.sgp.aero/australia2015.aspx?contestID=6275 . Many thanks to participants and all the workers for a great week of flying. Regards Ian Downes President LKSC

Re: [Aus-soaring] Slingsby & Skylark gliders in Australia

2014-11-19 Thread Ian Mc Phee
The skylark 4 VH-GTB is nearing completion at the museum & 50 years ago sothern downs (warwick) aero & soaring ckub had skylark 2. i can not remember but not think 3 got to Australia. Im On 20/11/2014 11:04 AM, "Christopher McDonnell" wrote: > There are 2 Skylarks on the CASA register. One with

Re: [Aus-soaring] Volksloggers

2014-11-11 Thread Ian Mc Phee
ave made significant improvements in varios over the years. Ian Mcphee On 10/11/2014 11:55 AM, "Mike Borgelt" wrote: > > If you have a Volkslogger, it is working fine and it does the job for you, > keep using it. It uses a Garmin 25 module for the GPS receiver running at 5 > vo

[Aus-soaring] WIGS @ LKSC

2014-11-04 Thread Ian Downes
Afternoon all Some media exposure from the last couple of days http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/11/05/4122189.htm?site=newengland https://au.prime7.yahoo.com/n2/news/a/-/local/25426587/call-for-more-female- pilots-video/ regards Ian Downes

[Aus-soaring] Learning from AG pilots.

2014-10-29 Thread Ian Mc Phee
and keep wings level. Watch an AG pilot one day as he will do this. The balanced turn goes out the window. May be of interest Ian mcphee (the other good tip from AG pilots is how to take off overweight in an aircraft - it is in or was in their training) ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cessna 182 tow hook information/drawings

2014-09-20 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Ask bob wilson, Arnie Hartley or nick hunt as all have fityed them. Thete is a swivel version as well as fixed I serm to remember. I will ask Dafydd Llewellyn if he has same next time but not sure what h a ppens now he has retired Ian m On 18/09/2014 8:00 PM, "Don Woodward" wrote:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tyre

2014-08-23 Thread Ian Mc Phee
I have several in stock Tost 400 x 4 8PR $144.40 plus tube if needed plus post and fits just 3kg exp bag . Ian m 0428847642 On 23 August 2014 20:58, dennis hipperson wrote: > After my foam debacle I thought I would ask the list > before I make my next purchase. > > I need a

Re: [Aus-soaring] Twin Astir 6000 hrly Life Extension

2014-07-30 Thread Ian Downes
Hello Grant We (Lake Keepit Soaring Club) have just purchased the 8,000 hr life extension for a G103 from Helmut Lindner i...@ltb-lindner.com <mailto:i...@ltb-lindner.com> : cost Euro 120 Let me know if you need further info. Regards Ian Downes From: aus-soarin

Re: [Aus-soaring] Importing of gliders

2014-07-18 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Gary Brasher has been excellent for me over the years. and does not seem to matter which state you are in. He was on a weeks leave when using him and accepted calls from me. I have also used the late Mauris Little Ian M On 18 July 2014 06:46, Chris Runeckles wrote: > G'day all >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hank's funeral

2014-07-11 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Sorry 2.30 pm Tuesday at northetn suburbs crematorium ryde area isn m On 12/07/2014 7:54 AM, "Bob Ward" wrote: > Does anyone know details of Hank Meertens funeral. > > Regards > Bob Ward > > ___ > Aus-soaring mailing list > Aus-soaring@lists.internode

[Aus-soaring] Hank has left us

2014-07-08 Thread Ian Mc Phee
building. All were following them on SPOT as "boys on the run" I would expect the funeral mid next week in Sydney. Best ask Robert Hare 0438218877 for details. Ian McPhee ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check

Re: [Aus-soaring] Offtopic perhaps - but would be interested to read opinions

2014-06-18 Thread Ian Mc Phee
thugs from CASA" (not my words) are at it again it would seem. Ian McPhee On 18 June 2014 23:00, Gary Stevenson wrote: > Hmm, > > Just fished this back out of my “delete” box. > > > > Ross raises a couple of interesting points here, namely: > > 1. “Wh

[Aus-soaring] Att pop up motorglider pilots

2014-06-11 Thread Ian Mc Phee
and at $40 each maybe buy 2 Noise cancelling headsets on Saturday!! Just a thought Ian McPhee ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cockpit paint

2014-05-20 Thread Ian Mc Phee
I find Yacht Paint Australia very helpful on good but expensive paint products. They are Australian distributor for international paints & several glider makers use these Asko-Nobel paints.eg international reaction lacquer. Ian MCPHEE Does anybody know of an Australian supplier for Nextel coc

Re: [Aus-soaring] Becker boom microphone

2014-05-04 Thread Ian Mc Phee
2500 microphones. Will advise more off line. Ian McPhee 0428847642 On 5 May 2014 08:05, Ian Mc Phee wrote: > John > > I for about 8 years run an exchange service for Becker Dittel microphones. > Usually the issue is failed boom and they are Dynamic Mic. There are a > few variati

Re: [Aus-soaring] Becker boom microphone

2014-05-04 Thread Ian Mc Phee
only $399 Hope this all helps Ian McPhee I do ha -- Forwarded message -- From: John Orton Date: 4 May 2014 21:08 Subject: [Aus-soaring] Becker boom microphone To: Aus-Soaring mail list Please does any know off a supplier for Becker Boom microphones in Australia? I know I

Re: [Aus-soaring] Impact Absorbing Foam

2014-04-15 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Think I have & think it was pink from memory. Ian m On 15/04/2014 2:47 PM, "rolf a. buelter" wrote: > Has anybody bought or used Sunmate (Dynamic Systems) foam and if so what > hardness grade? > > Rolf > > ___ > Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hangarage in general

2014-04-13 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Ron I have seen from $400 to $600 pa in western gliding clubs up to $2000pa and more on the coast. Places like Gold Coast and Ballina where you really need hangarage because of weather are over $3000pa IM On 13 April 2014 21:08, Ron Sanders wrote: > per annum of course thanks. > > ron > > O

Re: [Aus-soaring] V8 Pawnee

2014-04-09 Thread Ian Mc Phee
years ago did not even do the struts AD yet it was signed out (think it was rev 5 or 6) and thus we all had a major issue either regular xrays or replacing struts. Ian Mc On 9 April 2014 16:10, Robert Izatt wrote: > Sounds great but still Lycoming powered. > > On 09/04/2014, at

Re: [Aus-soaring] confor foam

2014-04-06 Thread Ian Mc Phee
een from WA) meet my fist test thus order the correct product & you have back insurance for LIFE for $50. Ian mcp (a baby with a helmet band arrangement of confor can fall head first one to cement floor without damage) On 07/04/2014 11:29 AM, "Gary Stevenson" wrote: > > Th

[Aus-soaring] confor foam

2014-04-06 Thread Ian Mc Phee
iders. Personally I think GFA should mandate the use of confor instead of highly recommending it but at least that is a start.. Ian McPhee ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Drag rakes

2014-04-03 Thread Ian Mc Phee
from the drag rake he certainly flew very well. Actually the best way to learn is fly with him and see how smoothly he flys. Not to do with drag rake but Brad really searches out good air and goes out of the way to avoid heavy sink. Ian McPhee On 3 April 2014 17:45, Adam Woolley wrote: > G&

[Aus-soaring] Dave Sharples

2014-04-02 Thread Ian Mc Phee
He seems to have left flexinet for email and do not have his new unit address. Ian McPhee ___ 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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Colibri II re-calibration

2014-03-27 Thread Ian Mc Phee
extremely accurate and vary very little from year to year. Thus the 5 years is very sensible. Ian mcphee PS NEVER EVER use a EW lead with a CAMBRIDGE and not too sure about the other way around but may not be very healthy!! On 27/03/2014 5:06 PM, "Plchampness" wrote: > Ben, >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Some photos from 1970 Worlds

2014-03-20 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Think it could be ingo because in those days he always flew Pheobus at Tocumwal. It was not until 1974 that he flew Zulu Romeo Cirrus and in 1976 flew Pik20B and he won the then new PIK 20D or did he win a PIK20B?? at those comps. After 1976 they introduced the racing or 15m class but original PI

[Aus-soaring] I have zero memory these days

2014-03-13 Thread Ian Mc Phee
usually can fix them but I ask you the question "How many electronic devices do you own that are 20 years old - not many I suspect." With Winter varios etc I totally recommend they go back to Achim Winter each 20 years for a service and really they are better than new when they come bac

[Aus-soaring] Fwd: Not a Test!

2014-02-24 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Here it is. Note you need to advise your serial numbers and email in order to receive the new version Ian mcphee -- Forwarded message -- From: "Richard Kellerman" Date: 25/02/2014 7:31 AM Subject: Not a Test! > Except possibly of your collective patience. Good

[Aus-soaring] Communication via serial to USB converter

2014-02-24 Thread Ian Mc Phee
used com ports and USB ports were unheard of. The newer CNv etc can be downloaded via our IUSB stick. Remember CN vario needs upgrade this week and will revert back to club version at mid night February 28 California time (on your way home on march 1 in Australian) Hope this helps some. Ian mcphee

[Aus-soaring] Current CNv software expires February 28

2014-02-18 Thread Ian Mc Phee
notes) so visit clearnav dot net and put files in root directory of USB, - OUT OF THE FOLDER and will take say 90 sec to upgrade. Ian mcphee ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ron Brecknell

2014-02-15 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Remember Ron well as we both flew a Mosquito in the good old days. Ian McPhee On 15 February 2014 19:54, wrote: > We were very saddened today to learn of the passing yesterday of Ron > (better known as Ronnie) Brecknell. He was a true gentleman on the gliding > scene and respect

Re: [Aus-soaring] The nationals: a proposal

2014-02-14 Thread Ian Mc Phee
with haste on the grid this conflicting directions must be thought about & usually is. . Ian mcphee On 15/02/2014 3:19 PM, "Mike Borgelt" wrote: > At 05:46 PM 14/02/2014, you wrote: > > I agree completely with Tim. We should all use the same rules worldwide. > > So t

[Aus-soaring] Earlier Cambridge & 9 pinD on mod 20/25 logger & 302 vario

2014-02-10 Thread Ian Mc Phee
DB9 connector the best phone me. Ian McPhee 0428847642 ___ 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] FWD: Big News from Cambridge and ClearNav

2014-01-28 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Thanks Jim, All good news finally. I was communicating with Jeff Bennett last week and would say he is going to be very busy to catch up. Some of those instruments (Snav and CAVII) are almost 25 years old. Ian McPhee On 28 January 2014 10:50, Jim Staniforth wrote: > From RAS, Paul Remde

Re: [Aus-soaring] Calibration of Winter Altimeters

2014-01-18 Thread Ian Mc Phee
bit more than I like. If sticky then I suggest back to winter po box 6, Jungingen for service in Germany as only they really know there instruments and have parts on hand if needed. Ian mcphee 0428847642 On 18/01/2014 6:05 PM, "David Cleland" wrote: > > Can anyone recom

Re: [Aus-soaring] WA State Comps

2014-01-16 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Have in my laptop which will get to later if it helps. Ian mcphee On 16/01/2014 11:06 AM, "John Hudson" wrote: > Anyone have a legible drawing of the pin-outs for an Avionic Dittel ATR720 > VHF Radio. > > I am after the Pin-out detail of the P3001 Plug, where the Diag indi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blaniks

2013-12-22 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Maybe ask Dafydd Llwellyn dafy...@bigpond.com as he is now involved a bit more in Blaniks now he has retired. Ian M On 22 December 2013 09:05, Christopher McDonnell wrote: > There was an AD re Blaniks in the last magazine. > I asked several what it definitely meant and their underst

Re: [Aus-soaring] suggestion to extend ASICs to 10 yrs

2013-12-20 Thread Ian Mc Phee
medicals & removed most of the compliance requirements for small AOC operators with respect to DAMP (drug & alcohol). They can change with pressure from pilots & industry. That would be my approach. Ian mcphee On 20/12/2013 8:14 PM, "John Orton" wrote: > In a similar

Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC

2013-12-20 Thread Ian Mc Phee
!. As some know you can go to a certain street in Bangkok pay your $35 and they will issue a new 2 year ASIC including the Aussie hologram while you wait. What is the point and do not tell me the criminals do not know about this one. Ian McPhee PS Don't get me going about that gu

[Aus-soaring] 98 fuel in motorgliders

2013-12-18 Thread Ian Mc Phee
having an issue but think it is worth keeping an eye on and can send photo to anybody who asks. All this has come in over the last 3 months or so. Ian McPhee ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscripti

[Aus-soaring] Cambridge 302 and 303 service

2013-11-07 Thread Ian Mc Phee
and customer with 2 seater and was using a pair of Nexus 7 using XC soar and are linking it to Clear Nav Vario via an IOIO box from Sweden. This looks interesting and I would expect even better displays just around the corner. That's about all I know for know for now. Ian McPhee 0

Re: [Aus-soaring] M18 Dromader

2013-10-24 Thread Ian Mc Phee
$20K about and may be worth considering. Recently saw Bob Wards project on the PIK27 tow plane but is is not a club project in my opinion. Ian McPhee . ; On 25 October 2013 10:59, Nelson Handcock wrote: > Are many of these used as tugs? > > > http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/safety-f

[Aus-soaring] Clrarnav various to Clrarnav display cable + to come info

2013-10-15 Thread Ian Mc Phee
navigation final glide info (rather than go to that page of CNv and miss out on cruise climb info) . It is designed for those that do not wish to use the all sing and dancing CN MFD. Your up to date & I have stock finally!! Ian mcphee 0428847642 Ps there is encouraging news for 302/303 ser

Re: [Aus-soaring] Medicals

2013-10-14 Thread Ian Mc Phee
finally. Avmed claim they are overworked!! thus they ignore letters, emails, faxes and phone calls hoping you will give up. Another friend just gave up on Avmed and no longer fly his Lancair. Ian m On 14/10/2013 5:08 PM, "Mike Borgelt" wrote: > Mark, > > This was discuss

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-11 Thread Ian Mc Phee
totally ignore your airforce experience and airforce really learn lookout unlike many glider pilots unfortunately. I hate this sort of crap. I will see you there John OK Ian McPhee On 11 September 2013 10:12, Tim Shirley wrote: > Rules (and local rules) for State Competitions are set by St

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licence renewal

2013-09-09 Thread Ian Mc Phee
20 years ago SSA when you joined as a member they would renew your comp licence automatically on your SSA membership card. I think you had to have silver C to be eligible. Jim Staniforth what happens in USA these days?Ian M On 9 September 2013 18:56, Plchampness wrote: > Why do

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-08 Thread Ian Mc Phee
for more than 10 years and costs noting extra (just ask) Ian McPhee PS several other makers are missing this ASI mark issue also but JS1 seem to be getting it right. . On 9 September 2013 06:28, Mike Borgelt wrote: > That instrument panel picture tells you why it is a bad idea to integr

[Aus-soaring] Fwd: klaus modified

2013-09-06 Thread Ian Mc Phee
. Ian McPhee *Instrument impressions* *The word spreads now that the Clear Nav Vario behavior is far better as the one of LX and Butterfly, the LX with its old hardware. Pilots also like the audio tone a lot. So there is there is a good one!* *Comments to the CNv front: They all told me that the

Re: [Aus-soaring] iPhone

2013-09-04 Thread Ian Mc Phee
screen mesh in the hole if you want.* It is so important to let out that heat and can kill or at least interfere electronics. PLEASE CUT YOUR HOLES NOW!!! ALL GLIDERS ALL BRANDS OF INSTRUMENTS Ian McPhee On 4 September 2013 18:24, Mike Borgelt wrote: > Here you go: http://www.apple.com/au/i

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tom Gilbert has been busy!!

2013-09-04 Thread Ian Mc Phee
DG won maybe because it is a more modern design and gather gliders designed after 1990 something which take off with unlocked airbrakes do not open on aerotow which is a good safety design. Ian Mcphee . On 2 September 2013 09:00, Bill Tugnett wrote: > Just noticed on the DG webpage (Ger

Re: [Aus-soaring] Microair 760

2013-08-31 Thread Ian Mc Phee
relatively new duo discus was found to be way higher than 2to 1 A bit of foil tape on outside fin near base of aerial improved it greatly. It is hard to tell people there new $200k glider has a crop aerial. Ask John Press at Tamworth Airport how bad the duo discus really was. Ian mcphee On 27/08

Re: [Aus-soaring] MOBA

2013-08-25 Thread Ian Patching
Hello all, Bloody hell, I must be getting better. I bet my specialist will be most impressed that I am well enough to post some comments on Aus-Soaring. Come to think of it, so am I. Interesting subject but just to clarify a couple of comments. MOBA, Gary wrote a number of progress reports on th

Re: [Aus-soaring] dg fuselage

2013-08-25 Thread Ian Mc Phee
. Ian mcphee. On 22/08/2013 6:38 PM, "Phillip Organ" wrote: > Does anyone know of a dg 100/200/300/400 fuselage wreck that I could buy > pirate some bits for a repair project . > ___ > Aus-soaring mailing list > Aus-soaring@lists.in

Re: [Aus-soaring] QLD trailer markings

2013-08-04 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Correct re DNOTV but it sure is a great way to spread yourself across 2 lanes legally. Signs are money well spent and Ron corner stores well almost have the signs for sale these days. Ian m On 04/08/2013 7:03 AM, "Christopher McDonnelll" wrote: > As I understand it the "

Re: [Aus-soaring] Alan Bones

2013-07-19 Thread Ian Mc Phee
ruly knowledgeable pilot from a generation when pilots really had knowledge. He quietly really taught me a lot in aviation. Ian mcphee Some sad news to report. Alan Bones suffered a serious stroke last Sunday and is in a critical condition. A recovery of any sort is highly unlikely. Alan’s family have a

Re: [Aus-soaring] Insurance Recommendations

2013-07-16 Thread Ian Mc Phee
I have used AIA and do give excellent service. Also have heard AON can have good prices. and Kiwis often use them. Also larz zehnder uses another firm I can not remember but only good value for private owners Ian m On 15/07/2013 12:25 PM, "Cath Conway" wrote: > Hi all >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Importing a glider from the USA

2013-07-16 Thread Ian Mc Phee
you can sort out lights at Port pick up. Ian m On 16/07/2013 3:02 PM, "Peter Champness" wrote: > Has anyone importeda glider from the USA recently ie past few years? > > Which transport company did you use? Is anyone planning to bring anything > in the new

[Aus-soaring] New Tost Main wheel tyre for Discus2 Ventus2+ Tost ring pr

2013-06-03 Thread Ian Mc Phee
have to sell for $41.40 (again TOST list plus freight) but up until now they have always been less than $40 for the past year (GFA PRICE IS $55) So for the *next week say* I will sell same for *$40 each*. Please make contact if you need same. Ian McPhee 0428847642

Re: [Aus-soaring] Near miss between Air Ambulance and glider - vicinity Griffith NSW earlier this year...

2013-05-22 Thread Ian Mc Phee
have had a few close ones the most recent was a REX SAAB 340 on decent into Narrandera at about 25nm out and we were at about 7000ft heading towards Temora. REX reported us and we advised GFA and paperwork followed. After that REX gave a descending through 1ft on 122.7MHz each afternoon. Ian

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air France A330 Flight 447

2013-05-14 Thread Ian Mc Phee
other pilot would have the control column in his lap and realise something is really wrong with control position. As Norm Sanders said on the Andrew Bolt report on channel 10. "If it ain't Boeing I ain't going". Ian m On 13/05/2013 6:09 PM, wrote: > ** > Hi All, >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Old Peschges vario

2013-04-17 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Peter Griffiths has a cupboard of them Ian McPhee On 18/04/2013 2:36 PM, "Ross McLean" wrote: > Hi Trevor > > Try Paul Remde at Cumulus Soaring > > http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/ > > p...@remde.us > > ** ** > > Or you could try

[Aus-soaring] new tyre for more recent Schempp-Hirth gliders

2013-04-17 Thread Ian Mc Phee
to $39.55 ea Ian McPhee. ___ 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] Glider Pilots License

2013-03-28 Thread Ian Mc Phee
A friend of mine can fly a B747 in any country Qantas still goes to but when it came to gliding he got the BGA licence which got him out of trouble and could fly in various countries Ian M On 28 March 2013 18:23, Adam Woolley wrote: > Great Question Ron, > > I got what you were chasing

[Aus-soaring] Multiprobes and their sockets in fin

2013-03-21 Thread Ian Mc Phee
place using an epoxy glue (UHU-plus 300 or similar) and tempered for one hour at approx. 70°C (160°F). Ian McPhee ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Timr for a revolt.

2013-03-19 Thread Ian Mc Phee
want some interesting reading about CASA go to the current senate inquiry into CASA and ATSB and accidents. It took 4 Corners to kick start the inquiry. A very sad state of affairs and this is Australia. Ian McPhee On 18 March 2013 19:45, Ted Gaida wrote: > When our business went under over

[Aus-soaring] ATSB Investigations and CASA not passing on info it seems

2013-03-05 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Our CASA!! Both the below are of interest about Aviation Accident Investigation and cover ups esp CASA Submission 16 in aph.gov.au is tragic all round (far too much to read all of the submissions) and crikey.com is exposing it all. Ian M http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees

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

2013-03-05 Thread Ian Mc Phee
s remember. He then proceeded with a lecture on how not overuse Citabria and Pawnee wheel brakes . That is my 2c worth Ian McPhee On 1 March 2013 07:02, Catherine Conway wrote: > It's very common in commercial ops that I have visited in the USA but I > refuse to do it > &

[Aus-soaring] Electric replacement for quad bikes around airfields

2013-03-04 Thread Ian Mc Phee
icle . Ian McPhee ___ 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

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