Re: [aus-soaring] "New" Volkswagen promotion shot ....

2002-02-25 Thread Ian McPhee
Think Stemme are making a side by side trainer which is a Platypus look a like Ian McPheeBox 657  Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel  (02) 66 847 642  Int +61 2 66 847 642Mob 0428 857 642   Int +61 428 847 642[EMAIL PROTECTED]www.mrsoaring.com  -Original Message-From: Terr

Re: [aus-soaring] Puchatek undercarriage

2002-03-01 Thread Ian McPhee
Consider making contact with Phil Goard of GOAIR at Bankstown. He has CASA parts manufacture approval for just about anything and importantly can make a decision and you will be back in the air quickly. Ian McPhee Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel (02) 66 847 642 Int +61 2 66 847

Re: [aus-soaring] Basic Gliding Knowledge, 5th Edition

2002-04-03 Thread Ian McPhee
s it his ASW20. They could be carried by every tug and no sticks then you have to justify why the insurance co has to pay up on the resulting ground loop for that aero tow retrieve. Thats another topic. I get annoyed by those unnecessary insurance claims.. Ian McPhee Box 657 Byron Bay NSW

Re: [aus-soaring] Pneumatic couplers

2002-04-09 Thread Ian McPhee
Roger is correct although I found Winter (finer thread) ones were better than PZL (course thread) as would often leak.  For about 10 years Winter now make (or market) 5 way connector and they look better quality but like anything german are expensive and I would have same in stock Ian McPhe

Re: [aus-soaring] Home Made Gliders-Jabiru

2002-09-17 Thread Ian McPhee
Jabiru are too busy building their engines and frames and now an aussie helecopter.  Must admit there Glass workmanship has much improved over the last few years and their new aluminium CNC milling machine churns out about 80 different parts 24hours a day - It is great aussie technology.  By

Re: [aus-soaring] Home Made Gliders

2002-09-17 Thread Ian McPhee
Falke and have copy of plans of tow hook atachment.  Tomorrow will be fitting a much finer prop to J2200 so we should decent RPM on take off and thus a few hundred feet more over the end fence Ian McPhee 

Re: [aus-soaring] Home Made Gliders

2002-09-18 Thread Ian McPhee
hat - 4pages of some of the most interesting things I have read on engines Ian McP - Original Message - From: "Mark Newton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 12:18 AM Subject: Re: [aus-soaring] Home Made Gliders > On Tu

Re: [aus-soaring] Help - Cambridge flight recorder

2002-10-23 Thread Ian McPhee
but take care with dos in some of the newer computers - I am still a windows 98 person and it works well The best reading software is ceeyou but it costs so I am happy with Cambridge one Good luck but you will be OK Ian McPhee Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61 (0)2 66 847 642 Mob +61

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger suitable for badge flights attachable to a Magellan 315

2002-10-24 Thread Ian McPhee
Cambridge logger is too expensive new but may I say watch this space. Ian McPhee Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61 (0)2 66 847 642 Mob +61 (0)428 847 642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Jason Armistead" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [aus-soaring] Canopy Polish

2002-10-24 Thread Ian McPhee
Mike, Think I have it OK Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: Mike Durrant To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 7:16 PM Subject: [aus-soaring] Canopy Polish Folk,   I am looking to polish out some marks from the canopy of GOD, I

Re: [aus-soaring] Back release on a CoG tow hook.

2002-10-24 Thread Ian McPhee
this potentially dangerous situation.  Please ask if in doubt Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: The Stephensons To: Soaring List Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 10:39 PM Subject: [aus-soaring] Back release on a CoG tow hook. Our Club has a Tost belly hook on

Re: [aus-soaring] Re: Polar Graph for LS6

2002-10-12 Thread Ian McPhee
- Original Message - From: "Ed Marel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 6:58 PM Subject: [aus-soaring] Re: Polar Graph for LS6 > Just read Col Vasarotti's article on Ballast in the October Soaring, > and it inspired me to try to find decent pola

Re: [aus-soaring] Super Dimona Towing Progress Report

2002-11-05 Thread Ian McPhee
not have exact figures Ian MCphee - Original Message - From: "Phil Behnke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Aus-Soaring@Lists. Internode. On. Net" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Gerhard [Diamond] Mitterecker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Allan Latemore" <

Re: [aus-soaring] Barograph Calibration

2002-11-18 Thread Ian McPhee
heights are 1013.2mb. It is always a good idea to record temp of day and area QNH as in the past New England Instruments (Tamworth old EWAirlines Inatruments) have used this info to legially help a close gold height claim through. Ian McPhee Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61 (0)2 66

[aus-soaring] contact Peter Buskins

2002-11-18 Thread Ian McPhee
Does anybody have contact for Peter Buskins as my one does not work  Ian McPheeBox 657  Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61 (0)2 66 847 642  Mob +61 (0)428 847 642[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [aus-soaring] new glider ultralight + First Aus certified motorglider tug is now operational

2002-11-26 Thread Ian McPhee
aperwork is the problem and not the engineering but what is new!! A frustrated but I will get there Ian McPhee Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61 (0)2 66 847 642 Mob +61 (0)428 847 642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Phil Behnke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [aus-soaring] Wrecked FRP Glider

2002-12-03 Thread Ian McPhee
  - Original Message - From: Nick Gilbert To: aus-soaring Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2002 11:42 PM Subject: [aus-soaring] Wrecked FRP Glider Hi There,   Does anyone have a wrecked fibreglass glider that is gathering dust?   Please reply to [EMA

Re: [Aus-soaring] A NEW APPROACH TO GFA PROMOTION & MEMBERSHIP??

2005-08-31 Thread Ian McPhee
people who want to learn - we want to look after the student we already have rather than overload the system - and let the new lot start in say 6 weeks Ian McPhee        --- Original Message - From: Christopher Mc Donnell To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Austral

Re: [Aus-soaring] A NEW APPROACH TO GFA PROMOTION & MEMBERSHIP??

2005-08-31 Thread Ian McPhee
me. And I know a few others like me.   Dave - Original Message ----- From: Ian McPhee To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] A NEW APPROACH TO GFA PRO

Re: [Aus-soaring] A NEW APPROACH TO GFA PROMOTION & MEMBERSHIP??

2005-09-04 Thread Ian McPhee
least they can thermal and don't get shot down) ........Ian McPhee  - Original Message - From: Leigh Bunting To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 8:57 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] A NEW APPROACH

Re: [Aus-soaring] Mainwheel for Pik 20D

2005-09-13 Thread Ian McPhee
mark---all Tost wheel parts are available but they are expensive - sometimes better to buy a complete wheel and they only sell matched halfs - I good Al welder (I would use aircraft welder) may be able to weld and then turn it match same.Ian mcPhee - Original Message - From

[Aus-soaring] EO for car plugs adaptor in Limbach engine

2005-09-15 Thread Ian McPhee
for over 20 years and could only recommend them - they never fail!!! Ian McPhee Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] More information on Flarm-reply to Wombat

2005-09-15 Thread Ian McPhee
Think Nigel is going to give a talk on FLARM at Queensland comps this Sat night - Nigel knows his stuff trust me!! - and for sure via John for imput Ian McPhee Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com - Original

[Aus-soaring] Cambridge 302 not transfering to lap top or Ipaq and it is "cle log"!!!!!!!

2005-09-15 Thread Ian McPhee
king on a fix and it will be downloadable via Cambridge web site and then into your 302 so keep a lookout.   Ian McPheeBox 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com        - Original Message - From: Gary Kammerer To: Ian M

Re: [Aus-soaring] Impact absorbing foam

2005-09-25 Thread Ian McPhee
This is my pet topic and I could only recommend the right foam and ALL other cushions and pillows should be burnt - I did that 15 years ago at Keepit. Also I still remember the day (Jan 31 1975) when Elane Morgan took off with with 3 pillows behind her and 2 behind her in Bocian and some how

[Aus-soaring] Cambridge 302 fix

2005-10-04 Thread Ian McPhee
I have a small program for a fix to the download of points from a PDA to 302 problem and it also solves the .FAT error as a bonus.  The zipped program is only 316kb and is called "Phil"  Seems like Phil is back on deck-he wrote much of the Cambridge stuff over past 15 years.    Just ask and

Re: [Aus-soaring] The best outlanding kit contents?

2005-10-11 Thread Ian McPhee
If on a GSM network consider an old CDMA pre paid (about $30 for 120 Hyundia on ebay) which stupid Telstra say you have say 6 months access but they never police it and it remains on line indefinetly. Just leave in glider (charged!!) ...Just a thought - Original Message - From: "Der

[Aus-soaring] NOT a glider -was a drifter fatal at Byron

2005-10-22 Thread Ian McPhee
out the story.   we can't let this continue!!!      Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.int

Re: [Aus-soaring] NOT a glider -was a drifter fatal at Byron

2005-10-23 Thread Ian McPhee
I gather Will LOST his then UFA licence for bad flying so he was flying without a licence.  It is stupud to be expecting such an aircraft to be doing barrel rolls like he was doing!!   The bad pubublicity to gliding by NBN 6pm News is just amaizing - calls to me  went over 30 by about 8pm fr

Re: [Aus-soaring] NOT a glider -was a drifter fatal at Byron

2005-10-23 Thread Ian McPhee
out the story.   we can't let this continue!!!      Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com

Re: [Aus-soaring] NOT a glider -was a drifter fatal at Byron

2005-10-23 Thread Ian McPhee
idea where this information is coming from       Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: Boyd Munro To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] NOT a glider -was a drifter fatal at Byron

[Aus-soaring] xcom radio glider people

2005-10-23 Thread Ian McPhee
is earthing the boom BUT PLEASE TALK FIRST as there are several amps around   regards   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] NOT a glider -was a drifter fatal at Byron

2005-10-24 Thread Ian McPhee
t me in a glider - people were killed in a glider at the weekend!!" Unfortunately NAN TVs report did not help. On his Friday survey out of 150 people only 3 people knew there was a gliding club in the area but that is all another story. Ian McPhee - Original Mes

Re: [Aus-soaring] NOT a glider -was a drifter fatal at Byron

2005-10-24 Thread Ian McPhee
u please explain to me what's a drifter? I tried finding up info on the net and couldn't find anything. Thanks, --Amos Shapira (new in Australia) On 10/22/05, Ian McPhee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Contary to what was on NBN News Saturday night (chanel 9) there was not a "Fa

Re: [Aus-soaring] contact Peter Holmes

2005-11-07 Thread Ian McPhee
try 0754641506 mut he may have moved from that so mob is 0437835541 but he seems to forget to turn it on - may be SMS him!!  Ian M - Original Message - From: Nick Gilbert To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 11:

Re: [Aus-soaring] LS4 tail skid

2005-11-20 Thread Ian McPhee
GFA should have the paperwork but use the metal hub 210 x 65 - I usually use tost but there is a good split wheel not used in europa kit which people do not use Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: "Bob Powell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005

[Aus-soaring] Re Glide NavigatorII, Pocket SeeYou and WinPilot

2005-11-26 Thread Ian McPhee
few names (and phone number) of various users.  Hope a few people can help. Thanks   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air-sickness + dehydration?

2005-12-01 Thread Ian McPhee
want me to go into more detail re pee tube ask and if you are a woman ask Dorris Grove at State College USA!! they sell em. Medical guys may have more to add - I do not remember all the words they used Ian McPhee (skype macca304) Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642

Re: [Aus-soaring] Kinetosis

2005-12-01 Thread Ian McPhee
should add in early days at Keepit I used to sell the beginner Kwells for the first 2 days of a course if they needed it - ir worked real well for possibly hundreds of 5 day students - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 10:32 AM Subjec

Re: [Aus-soaring] Anyone got a K-13?

2005-12-04 Thread Ian McPhee
two falkes were built the same and if you see the factory you know why - I have a wonderful photo with a worker in the background of a steel frame and he has his 1 litre of beer for lunch!!! So after lunch the beer keeps them going till knock-off time. Ian McPhee (skype macca304) Box 657

Re: [Aus-soaring] The Future CDMA service

2005-12-07 Thread Ian McPhee
erfer with aviation radio like GSM! Ian McPhee (skype macca304) Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com - Original Message - From: "John Wharington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion o

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pawnee flap drive bellcrank.

2005-12-08 Thread Ian McPhee
gets heat out of engine bay.   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com - Original Message - From: Don Woodward To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Aust

Re: [Aus-soaring] RE: Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 27, Issue 50

2005-12-19 Thread Ian McPhee
el of claims So thats all Ian McPhee (skype macca304) Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com - Original Message - From: "Mark Fisher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of issues r

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cylinder for G109

2005-12-19 Thread Ian McPhee
I know the fellow at JAX HEADS Lismore has recorded the L2000 head info as he did SA Air cadets heads recentlyG109A and can convert heads if need be. Russel White, or Nigel Baker may know Ian McPhee (skype macca304) Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0

Re: [Aus-soaring] RE: Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 27, Issue 50

2005-12-19 Thread Ian McPhee
glider with income till a replacement could be found because of a shady "747 ex airline pilot" Ian McPhee (skype macca304) Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com - Original Message - From: "Boyd

[Aus-soaring] Glider Crash it says in Courier Mail- click below

2005-12-19 Thread Ian McPhee
http://www.couriermail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,17620916%255E1702,00.html Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] RE: Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 27, Issue 50

2005-12-20 Thread Ian McPhee
A friend of mine who does aviation medicals rang me up one day as he had a pilot in for a medical and he had no idea of the local radio frequencies - He was an older pilot and he was a little concerned about his switched on ness as a pilot!!! - Original Message - From: "Derek Ruddock" <

Re: [Aus-soaring] O2

2005-12-21 Thread Ian McPhee
std. Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: "Graeme Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 10:13 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] O2 Alan Payne wrote: Looking to fill sm

Re: [Aus-soaring] accident investigation

2005-12-21 Thread Ian McPhee
A friend of mine with RAAus I understand was invited to do an accident investigation course with CASA or was it BASI - Perhaps this could be extended to gliding people in each state -  I gather there was no charge to attend   Just a thought Ian McPhee  - Original Message - From

Re: [Aus-soaring] O2

2005-12-22 Thread Ian McPhee
I believe they add the moisture at the hospitals now?? but ask Chris Leon as he was with the old CIG and we went into it at length with tests of off the shelf cylinders  Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: PTB To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Discussion of issues relating to

Re: [Aus-soaring] accident investigation

2005-12-23 Thread Ian McPhee
nger have back up batteries so I guess they may be more reliable in a crash. Ian McPhee (skype macca304) Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Mark Newton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[Aus-soaring] tyres 500x5 and 380x150

2005-12-23 Thread Ian McPhee
if you need any of these please make contact (they will not fit into express bags!!) as  they are good value.    Seasons Greetings to all.    Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com

Re: [Aus-soaring] tyres 500x5 and 380x150

2005-12-24 Thread Ian McPhee
to express bags!!) as  they are good value.    Seasons Greetings to all.    Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrs

[Aus-soaring] DVD on promoting soaring

2005-12-28 Thread Ian McPhee
interest.  Still selling videos is a bit like selling slide rules when calculators are available!!   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aerokurier-Medicals

2006-01-03 Thread Ian McPhee
eople sure varied I can assure you. We can not sit there and do nothing and blame a "medical condition" for the accident. That's all Ian McPhee (skip macca304) Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mr

[Aus-soaring] Cambridge Model 20 simple 20c field fixes

2006-01-09 Thread Ian McPhee
isappeared - I am not sure)   Thats all     Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net T

[Aus-soaring] New Cambridge Utility software for 300 series

2006-01-09 Thread Ian McPhee
Oops made an error re FAT error- there is no error in logger just the utility software so fit the latest software ( will send if you want it) and CLR LOG is a thing of the past!!!  It came out about 6 months ago I guess or was it 9 months.  Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW

[Aus-soaring] 400 x 4 38mm stem tubes no longer available

2006-01-19 Thread Ian McPhee
5mm by elongating the hole and I would suggest fill in inner part with devcon metal epoxy.   Anyhow you may keep this in mind for your glider using 400 x 4 tyre (Libelle, Cirrus, LS1 to 8, earlier Discus and Ventus to name a few    Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481

[Aus-soaring] "Tom Iggulden reporting"

2006-01-20 Thread Ian McPhee
learnt gliding at Keepit - their "adopted sister" was Lucy Wills who was a regular visitor to the Igguldens.   Thats all      Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PRO

[Aus-soaring] Re Rotax battery regulator

2006-01-30 Thread Ian McPhee
just keep buying a new battery every few years   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.ne

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding at "major" airports

2006-02-01 Thread Ian McPhee
Rescue do fortunately as I found recently Ian McPhee (skype macca304) Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com - Original Message - From: "Kittel, Stephen W (ETSA)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "D

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding at major airports - Own your AFLD!!

2006-02-02 Thread Ian McPhee
clubhouse with industrial AC and beer on tap) and was the site of many NSW comps. Lyn had a stroke and his wife was off to the coast and the place sold up. Owning your own site is a great idea Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion

Re: [Aus-soaring] Soaring training

2006-02-12 Thread Ian McPhee
and intro to crosscountry - they will sure remember it and could well continue with gliding. Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: "Stuart & Kerri FERGUSON" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'" S

Re: [Aus-soaring] Soaring training - ESCORTED

2006-02-12 Thread Ian McPhee
stupidly went off with a pre solo student on a cross country in an old Berg)    There is a good case for doing doing 5hrs FIRST then they hopefully know how to soar and do not get shot down doing their first 50km   Ian McPhee  - Original Message - From: Peter Creswick To

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Development

2006-02-14 Thread Ian McPhee
and Canberra and guess what NO flying!! and I guess the trainee members just do not fly.  Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com    - Original Message - From: Geoff Kidd

[Aus-soaring] Les Squires

2006-02-20 Thread Ian McPhee
and was never married.  A few people suggested I write this and you are welcome to add to it if you know more or things I have forgotton.   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com _

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: One man rigging devices?

2006-03-05 Thread Ian McPhee
There is a good one made in Canada based on an old VW jack -will do a web search again - Also Bevan Lane made a number of these for people in Queensland but he is not making them any more Ian McPhee (skype macca304) Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0

Re: [Aus-soaring] ideas please!

2006-03-08 Thread Ian McPhee
changed!!!  I guess with broadband it does not matter too much these days but remember some people do not have the choice and many of those places where you would think broadband should be available.   Thats all Ian McPhee    - Original Message - From: David Conway To: aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: [pulleylaunch] Fw: Re: PULLEY LAUNCH

2006-03-09 Thread Ian McPhee
Autotow discussion reminds me of the good old days at Bacchus. One of the Igguldens once told me when the winch would fail they would go to Avis at Essendon Airport and get the biggest tank model ford V8 they could rent then go to hardware store and get 3 bags of cement and then off to the glid

[Aus-soaring] Lambada towing in South Africa

2006-03-10 Thread Ian McPhee
!! He favours the 100hp tail wheel version it would seem.   Ian McPhee   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 5:45 PM Subject: RE: Limbarda in USA Macca, This looks like a nice craft It is the nose wheel type which drops the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Anybody got a glider trailer to sell?

2006-03-12 Thread Ian McPhee
Think there is a heavy Hornet Trailer at Keepit - was GEV burnt in the fire - originally open waikerie then a cover added but not suitable for 4cyl car. it prob has the wreck of a AstirCS but its trailer is for Junior now but maybe Astir fittings..Ian McPhee - Original Message

[Aus-soaring] geting the phone answered within a club and efpost.

2006-03-16 Thread Ian McPhee
t know him ASH25 is an expert with dealing with banks - exagerate turnover and keep average transaction high and down comes the rate!!!  Besides it does help the treasurer. I will give the tips off line if you need them.  Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaT

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re:Australian Flying

2006-03-30 Thread Ian McPhee
While on Aust Flying if you look on the front cover of edition a month ago you will see Lancair and a bit closer is VH-ZZL and being flown by the owner Bob Charlton for those that know him. Bob does not even know where it was taken!! ..Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: &q

Re: [Aus-soaring] Instrument repair

2006-04-08 Thread Ian McPhee
to remember he uses Tamworth a fare bit Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: "John Giddy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 5:59 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Instrument repair Hi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Instrument repair

2006-04-24 Thread Ian McPhee
repairable as winter for various reasons - You get what you pay for Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: "John Giddy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soari

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gladiators of the sky

2006-05-01 Thread Ian McPhee
Best DVDetc ever on gliding - amiazing..Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: fibremites To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 9:49 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Gladiators of the sky For those

[Aus-soaring] H301 Libelle

2006-05-04 Thread Ian McPhee
Notice in latest Flight Safety Aust there was an accident of H301 Open Libelle SE Temora NSW- Substantial - no rego given . Friend of mine has 301 and we were wondering as there are not many in AUS. Have heard nothing via gliding   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481

Re: [Aus-soaring] H301 Libelle

2006-05-04 Thread Ian McPhee
Safety for all gliding accidents and I do and have flown H301 thus my interest. I regret if my wording upset you as it was not intentional - I could have worded it better I guess. Regards Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: "Mike Cleaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "D

[Aus-soaring] Ventus -2c (& T & M)

2006-05-08 Thread Ian McPhee
If your are Ventus 2 owner it may be worth a read (may have been issued in AUS?) It is only certain sr nos.   I do know 15 to 20 years ago a AD came out for a Mosquito/Hornet etc tailplane attachment (not ventus which had same part).  I looked at my Ventus and found the paint lifted and metal

[Aus-soaring] clubs with motorgliding training

2006-05-09 Thread Ian McPhee
.   AirCadets Gawler   * Scouts Gawler Murray Bridge  * Bordertown Keith Waikerie GC * AUGC   * Sydney Gliding Club Scouts Camden VMFG (G109B??) Others clubs Victoria ?? Queensland motor glider club Cabulture  * North Tasmaina Gliding club   *   (the clubs * I should have contact details for)      Ian

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-09 Thread Ian McPhee
Hey Adam he has a PDA in cockpit I think so he is up to date in one department! - anyhow have you done your ATPL exams yet? - Brad E has his ATPL now...Ian M - Original Message - From: "Adam Woolley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 10:45 PM Subject: [

[Aus-soaring] International Paints have changed!!!

2006-05-17 Thread Ian McPhee
would have Reaction Lacquer on many refinished gliders-should be in Log book )   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus-soaring mailin

[Aus-soaring] GFA fees ADVICE

2006-05-18 Thread Ian McPhee
new car sticker.   Guess I am becoming a grumpy old man but it would be good to see one or two hundred extra members from sending out say 500 letters.     Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Aus-soaring] GQ AGM this Sunday at Archerfield (Aero Club)

2006-05-18 Thread Ian McPhee
Nick, Simple just come to Queensland next Easter and you will definately know happening. What went wrong this year was Easter comps was week before Easter and not week after as per usual and I for one did not check in advance and nor did a few of my friendsIan M - Or

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA fees ADVICE

2006-05-22 Thread Ian McPhee
can make a difference - I am certain it is worth a try. Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: "Peter Stephenson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: "Tony Sorensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Neil Muspratt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Bazshl&

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pawnee Speeds

2006-05-23 Thread Ian McPhee
so it looks like we can "export" something gliding to the Germans!!   If you have not got one phone 0393717411   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com   - Origin

[Aus-soaring] gliding people in coal industry

2006-05-28 Thread Ian McPhee
All Just wondering if there are other people in gliding working in cut coal mining besides David Pickles and Chris Woolley.  Would just like to make contact with them sometime  re a interesting safety item which is new to the industry. Thanks Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay

Re: [Aus-soaring] WC team discussion

2006-06-05 Thread Ian McPhee
wagging sport.  The kids included Brad Edwards, Wayne Yeomans, Dennis Stacey and Roddy McClymont and all are still flying 35 years later!!!   Ian McPhee - Original Message - From: MickR To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 1:12 PM Subject

[Aus-soaring] Libelle etc hub

2006-06-07 Thread Ian McPhee
!!!   So to all either a email, letter or SMS if you want something from me!!!.      Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

Re: [Aus-soaring] RE: Low finishes

2006-06-11 Thread Ian McPhee
plan finish and incase it does not work as expected they have a safe out. Ian McPhee (PS Les was at Keepit comps when somebody wrote on the briefing board "THE BUCK STOPS WITH THE COLONEL" after Open class refused to do the overset task) - Original Message - From: R

Re: [Aus-soaring] RE: Low finishes

2006-06-12 Thread Ian McPhee
he time.   Don't tell me we have to get certified for Chess too, do we?     - Original Message - From: Ian McPhee To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Cc: Brad Edwards Sent:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Contact for Andrew Georgeson

2006-06-13 Thread Ian McPhee
At Redcliff I think he said- try 1223 (the free call) or white pages  Ian M - Original Message - From: Dave Shorter To: Aus-soaring List Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 5:03 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Contact for Andrew Georgeson Can anyone help with current ema

Re: [Aus-soaring] WGC 18 metre results with "drag inducing kinks" too

2006-06-18 Thread Ian McPhee
rious makers and a buyer should find out these facts   .Ian McPhee (ex Ventus owner)  - Original Message - From: RF Developments Pty Ltd To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 9

[Aus-soaring] End of Scheibe after 55 odd years

2006-06-19 Thread Ian McPhee
quite well .     Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

Re: [Aus-soaring] WGC 18 metre results with "drag inducing kinks" too

2006-06-19 Thread Ian McPhee
eek Independent Advice before they buy and there are heaps of good pilots out there that will give such advice. Gelcote, shrinkage, general feel, cockpit room, etc can and does vary between the various makers and a buyer should find out these facts .Ian McPhee (ex Ventus owner) - Ori

Re: [Aus-soaring] End of Scheibe after 55 odd years

2006-06-19 Thread Ian McPhee
to get the plans of the front 2 wheel falkes where they attach and I have a good welder locally and do a conversion. Ian McPhee (skype macca304) Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com Ian McPhee - Origin

Re: [Aus-soaring] Radio Help

2006-06-27 Thread Ian McPhee
- like too thin wires in glider - I recommend 18g for singles and 16g for these big 2 seaters and look for those glass fuse holders - blade fuses seem to cause less problems.     Regards   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642

Re: [Aus-soaring] Radio Help

2006-06-28 Thread Ian McPhee
Regards   Ian McPhee (skype   macca304)Box 657Byron Bay  NSW  2481  AustraliaTel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mrsoaring.com - Original Message - From: Richard Hoskings To: a

Re: [Aus-soaring] Radio Help

2006-06-29 Thread Ian McPhee
And Roger you have a similar model ASW 20 I seem to remember - I once had real trouble with a ASW15 and a Open Libelle both after rebuilds. . Ian Mcphee - Original Message - From: Roger Browne To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent

Re: [Aus-soaring] Looking for a glider...

2006-06-29 Thread Ian McPhee
Hey Adam won't the old man let you fly the Ventus2xM!! Do your ATPL and I will talk to him - Brad E. did his ATPL -must be easy and all he flys is that Kindi Cessna Jet Heard he was doing an instructors rating as well Ian M - Original Message - From: "Ashford, John" <[EMAIL PROTECT

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