.
>From the interest being generated we are going to pursue if the aircraft can fit into
>the GFA charter as a basic trainer type of aircraft for new students.
Thanks for your feedback guys,
Michael Coates X-Air Australia
Quinn wrote:
> Before we get too excited take a look at th
ng
12 other pilots from 8 countries.
http://www.flymicro.com/comps/comp.cfm?view=person&action=%23%25%2FW%2F%0A
Thanks for the email Michael Coates X-Air Australia
>
>
> 450 MAUW - 284 EW - 42 (0.7 x 60 litre) leaves only 124 kg for 2
> occupants. Obviously an additional 5
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heap of photos
and more information at that time.
Thanks for your interest.
Michael Coates X-Air Australia
Mike Borgelt wrote:
>
>
> So is the Taurus happening?
>
> Mike
> Borgelt Instruments
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Side by side seating, retractable 503 engine, glide 40:1 - But they haven't flown
the prototype yet
Thanks Michael Coates
Simon Hackett wrote:
> What are the headline specifications for the Taurus?
>
> Simon
>
> At 11:31 AM +1000 30/12/02, Michael Coates wrote:
> &
astic 'ultralight' aircraft
which is expected to do +395 km/h on 100 hp, due for release in 2005. Lots of good
stuff in Europe at the moment, hopefully some of it will make it to production
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Simon Hackett wrote:
> Ah, 40:1 'predicted' - like my MotorFalk
/convcalc.zip
Enjoy and if you find it useful send him a thankyou
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l allow us more
flexibility.
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hi
>
> I am a member of two SE Qld gliding clubs and at both there is dicussion
> about future tugs. The existing pawnee fleet is ageing and both clubs
> are trying to plan for the fu
Answers in caps...
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> On 30 Jan, Michael Coates wrote:
>
> > We have the German and Czech Towing Certification Certificate coming in
> > about 2 weeks for our Sting and Star aircraft http://www.mcp.com.au/sting
> > and they are now both approv
I have never done one but they go through as Exhibition Experimental to the best
of my knowledge. I can find out if there is the interest.
Thanks Michael
Mike Borgelt wrote:
> At 11:58 AM 30/01/03 +1000, you wrote:
> >
> >If the planes are registered GA they can only be registered Experimenta
I dont want to get you all excited but Sting is working in their spare time
on a 200hp turbine. but thats another rating to work on.
Pete wrote:
> > I am a member of two SE Qld gliding clubs and at both there is
> > dicussion about future tugs. The existing pawnee fleet is ageing and
> > bot
display the word EXPERIMENTAL in the cockpit. Give me a day
and i will get all the info for you. Thanks Michael Coates
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>Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 18:21:12 +1000
>From: Mike Borgelt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [aus-soaring] Tugs of the futur
Virus Motorgliders
Sting and Star Aircraft from TL-Ultralights
XCOM Avionics and
General Newsletters with specials on our stocked products
http://www.mcp.com.au/news/newsletter.html is the link
Take care and safe flying.
Michael Coates X-Air Australia
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Australia, most
OS manufacturers charge a lot more than we do for the same engine so expect
the differences to be much more.
More to think about. Michael Coates
I second that !!! Its all i use on my canopys and it is
FANTASTIC stuff, after 400 odd hours in dusty areas my canopy
is still like new. You can get it at Auto One stores, some
motorbike shops and i was told Aviall also sells it...
It also has some sort of antifog protection, you may not need
I second that !!! Its all i use on my canopys and it is
FANTASTIC stuff, after 400 odd hours in dusty areas my canopy
is still like new. You can get it at Auto One stores, some
motorbike shops and i was told Aviall also sells it...
It also has some sort of antifog protection, you may not need
information
http://www.mcp.com.au/sting/newsletters/news-no-13/newsletter-13.html
Look for a picture down the bottom of the page.
They have towed gliders up to 600 kgs during testing
If anyone needs more information please come back to me at
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t the pics http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus
Sounds like a blatent add, but you asked for everything in your dream plane
and its exactly what we sell.
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t; PS I know we could derive an approximate one from the data on P40 of the
> manual but a proper one for the full speed range would be better.
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>
>
> Would anybody care to add to the design criteria:
&
Dont know if the list will take images but will try, the graph is for
the fixed pitch propeller; with the Vario (feathering) prop we get a few
more units of glide slope to 29.8:1
Thanks Michael
Mark Newton wrote:
> On Fri, Jun 20, 2003 at 09:14:01AM +1000, Michael Coates wrote:
>
>
better
one from the manufacturer.
Thanks Michael
"Jim Kelly, Kellwood Technology" wrote:
> Image came through ok but a better scan might be appropriate . . it
> shows up as "no" prop!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jim Kelly
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itself using the body's mechanisms). :-)) ...I
think their names
>need changing (BTW how were they chosen?)
>
>PeterS
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>Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 10:32 AM
Just a quick email, The Pipistrel Sinus will
be at the Bundaberg Airshow this weekend.
A few of you have asked to let you know when we are getting up that way
again.
Hopefully the forcast will stay fine.
Take care Michael Coates X-Air Australia
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We bring out about 15 a year from Slovenia, call me off group
[EMAIL PROTECTED] i am in Oshkosh so answer may take a day
or two
Thanks Michael
Original message
>Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:05:53 +1000
>From: "Allan Armistead" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: [aus-soaring] Shipping glide
Queensland Fasteners have them, also some of the
bearing shops like SAULS carry them. About $14 each.
regards Michael Coates
Mark Fisher wrote:
Anyone
have any clues where I could find metric rod-end bearings?
Specifically 8mmx 1.25mm thread pitch, male. 6mm hole through ball
09:14 PM 16/08/2003 +1000, you wrote:
Queensland Fasteners
have them,
also some of the bearing shops like SAULS carry them. About $14
each.
regards Michael Coates
Mark Fisher wrote:
Anyone have any clues
where I could
find metric rod-end bearings?
Specifically 8mmx 1.25mm
Everone will answer this... provided your line of sight we get better reception
and transmission than VHF, the sound quality while airborne is superb!!
Michael Coates
David Conway wrote:
Has anyone had any experience with
using UHF radios for launch-point/winch communications? Good? Bad?
Or any
s, on display will be the new Virus
Motorglider and the Sting aircraft which may be of interest to you guys
as a glider tug, a role it has played in Europe for some time. If your
down that way with nothing to do please drop by and say hello.
Take care Michael Coates X-Air Australia
http://www.mcp.c
rates as part of its service.
Some of the groups like Travelex can also provide a good
rate but it always pays to shop around. There are also some
private companies like Custom House Currency Exchange in
Sydney which can provide better than bank rates also.
Thanks Michael Coates
This is a hoax virus and the file is a normal part
of windows - do NOT remove the file.. this hoax has been doing the
rounds for about 2 years.
Michael Coates X-Air Australia
Wayne Kiely wrote:
Hello all and sorry for the inconvenience.
Just found out from a person who had me in
Great Photos !!!, but why isnt the boat turning right !! ??
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>Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 21:11:24 +1000
>From: "David & Glenys Sharples" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: [aus-soaring] Hurricane Isabel
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
>
> Awesome photos of hurricane Isa
-sight/rbf-trip.html
Michael Coates X-Air Australia
I have them and can send them to you later or you
can go to the Becker website www.beckerusa.com they have them there
for download.
Thanks Michael
Luke Dodd wrote:
Can anyone please help with the pin outputs for a becker radio. I have jsut
received my LS8 (without instruments) and canno
For rent... Collibri FAI
approved data logger Current certificate etc..
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Jason Armistead wrote:
These guys in the FAI / IGC are totally out of touch with grass roots
gliding, and the weekend pilot who's happy to get to a few camps every now
and aga
prepared
before the vinyl application…. Well done.
Application
squeegees are available for purchase at
$10.00 each
Any questions
please give me a call on 07 5568
7770. Thanks Michael Coates
Luke Dodd wrote:
Can anyone offer any guidaince with
putting stick-on vinyl aircraft registration
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Sting
There is also the Allegro from CZ which is an approved Glider tug in
Germany and the CZ, New Zealand has just ordered some metal wing,
composite fuesalage some clubs have been using them for 2 years as tugs.
Full report soon... and 1/2 the price of the CT.
Michael Coates X-Air
Phil
Two dead in glider crash
February 15, 2004
TWO people were killed when their aircraft, believed to be a glider,
crashed on the NSW north coast today, the NSW ambulance service said.
Details were still sketchy but an ambulance spokesman said the aircraft
crashed on the Woodburn-Coraki Road ab
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Just a quick email... we have just released a new newsletter with
details and pictures of the new Taurus Aircraft
enjoy
http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus/newsletters/newsletter-14/newsletter-14.html
Michael Coates X-Air Australia
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Garmin 295 colour map $1650 AU$ including bonus bean bag mount and
cigarette power adaptor
Garmin Pilot III $620 AU$ including bonus bean bag mount and cigarette
power adaptor
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The Allegro is used for towing overseas.
http://www.mcp.com.au/allegro/glider-towing.html
Check it out, i have movies and photos of it on cd also
Thanks Michael Coates
Phil Behnke wrote:
Ron,
If the intent is to acquire a tug with both
low acquisition costs and "reaso
Further information We
recently published information on the Allegro 2000 Sport Plane and some
towing details for towing gliders.
I have requested additional information from the manufacturer on actual
performance as many of you requested, and we have updated the Towing
page on the websi
There have been lots of
requests for additional information on the Taurus so we have a
Newsletter by following this link.
http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus/newsletters/newsletter-15/newsletter-15.html
Thanks Michael Coates
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Hello Johno, It means the
maximum DEMONSTRATED OAT is 35 degrees, that's the highest temperature
they have actually flown the plane in the Czech Republic No doubt
we will be able to lift that limit in Australia
The Rotax engine is permitted to take off up to 50 degrees so if the
plane
glide - more than 16 flying in
Australia in the past 12 months. Good parts inventory (if needed) and
our customers say excellent after sales service.
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including pricing, inspection, test flights etc...
Michael Coates X-Air
07
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We have two you can hire for a couple of weeks... give me a
call in a few weeks after Oshkosh on 07 5568 7770 Thanks
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Original message
>Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 21:11:38 +1000
>From: "Adam Woolley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject:
Mini DV is the wrong camera, you need one with analogue input
as the digital versions of lipstick cams are more than $5k
each.
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>Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 20:58:36 +0930
>From: Mark Newton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Wicket Cam for Gliding Movie
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t;From: Mark Newton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Wicket Cam for Gliding Movie
>To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."
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>
>On 29/07/2004, at 9:38 PM, Michael Coates wrote:
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>> Mini DV is
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Sinus Web Site:
For those who read Gliding Magazine website
Dear Michael,
I am having to stop editing the site at the end of the month. I've have
just discovered that I have a rare form of melanoma. The site will be
taken over by the Soaring Society of America and stay on the server in
its present form. As it's
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Sinus Web S
what it is. By all reports
its going well in the GFA system wit a few flight around Grafton of
more than 3 hours
Michael Coates
Anthony Smith wrote:
The Pipistrel Taurus certainly looks to be an interesting
aircraft. However the Sinus, Virus and Taurus are designed
to an ultraligh
acceptable for use in the near
future, at least in those parts of the airspace where talking on radio
is a necessary evil.
I wonder if the old bullet-proof Genave radios will still be allowed at
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One at AARAT(spelling??) pilot went to Melbourne in
serious condition
Mike Borgelt wrote:
ABC radio reported Sunday morning a glider accident in the Barossa Valley.
Anyone know any more on this?
Mike
Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments
phone Int'l + 61 746
He is now flying an Allegro out of Cooma as part of
the Snowy Aviation Academy teaching pilots of the RAA he is still
around and kicking !!
http://www.mcp.com.au/allegro/index.html His photo is on the entry
page..
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Thanks Michael
Bob Flood wrote:
in detail.
http://www.mcp.com.au/pipistrel-usa/kit-aircraft/Pipistrel%20Kit%20Manual.pdf
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movie on a fellow competing against himself (or that was the upshot of it all) in the mountains, lots of ridge soaring, etc. Does anyone have information or a copy of this? It must of been in the 80s:-) Keep it UP! Wayne Carter, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hello guys, just received two Microair radios as a
trade in on new XCOMS
Both about 6 months use in Pipistrel aircraft.
For sale for $700 each
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>Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 18:39:15 +1030
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