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In my limited experience the straight in finish, with a finish circle 2-3km, is
the safest and least complicated solution for finishes.
Otherwise anything that reduces gaggles is a good thing IMHO.
Although, end of the day respect the current pilots at comps right to set the
rules for their co
Hi Folk,
As someone that used to use SeeYou Mobile for many years, the biggest issue is
the lack of an Android version, which forced me onto XCSoar due the available
hardware.
Having come across to the dark side, I must admit I can't see me going back
given the capabilities of XCSoar, and the
Hi Folk,
First cross country of the season today and had grief uploading IGC Log file to
OLC from Google Chrome on a Nexus 7 (something about file type), installed
latest version of Firefox on the tablet and all works OK.
I think I upgraded Chrome on the Tablet sometime over the winter.
One to
Hi Bob,
I agree, but where you don't have an integrated instrument, it is comforting to
know that the GPS data, and log interval, being used to drive the map and more
importantly the task, is the same that is being logged by the instrument you
are using to submit your trace.
Best Regards,
Mike
Hi Bernard,
In our LS8 we use a 302 and Flarm via a K6 Mux unit to integrate Flarm alerts
with Vario and GPS data from the 302, and then to a K6 Bluetooth unit. The K6
units work very well together so it's pretty much plug and play.
We use a Nexus 7 tablet with Bluetooth running XcSoar, which
Hi Folk,
We have this device in FQF and Mux the 302 and Flarm together for output to the
PDA. Works well once you learn how to use it properly :-)
Probably overkill if you just want the power supply, Tasman has a nice device
that takes the Tasman Vario, mixes the Flarm and also solves the power
Anyone remember paper tape
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF/OD
On 23/08/2012, at 9:53 AM, "Derek Ruddock" wrote:
> Fortran? Tha' were lucky. We used to program by patching wi' cords and then
> we had to lick t' computer wi' tongue...
>
>
class, who will each make
significant personal sacrifices to compete on our behalf, whatever class they
fly in.
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF/OD
On 01/07/2012, at 5:57 PM, Mike Borgelt wrote:
> At 05:18 PM 1/07/2012, you wrote:
>> So who was genius that awarded the WC to
Well said, much better than I could of.
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF/OD
On 27/04/2012, at 6:27 PM, Terry Neumann wrote:
>
>>> I have had concerns with the GFA being involved in investigations, it being
>>> both a regulator/standard setter and a quasi fraternal asso
Great app for the Apple crew called Planefinder..a great time waster.
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 30/09/2011, at 4:43 PM, Dion Stuart Baker wrote:
> A friend pointed me to this, it's pretty amazing:
> http://www.flightradar24.com/
>
> No matter what ti
Many thanks !!
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 13/09/2011, at 11:39 AM, Mike Borgelt
wrote:
>
> In the interests of mis - information being quashed:
>
> I was right about GPS vs Pressure altitude(PA). Tim advised me he had GPS and
> Pressure Altitude transposed in his
.
On that note will leave to the handicaps committee to look at these handicaps
in light of the reality of flying these gliders dry in a typical Australian
comp day against modern gliders.
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 19/08/2011, at 3:49 PM, Mike Borgelt wrote:
> At 03:24 PM 19/08/2
,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 19/08/2011, at 3:49 PM, Mike Borgelt wrote:
> At 03:24 PM 19/08/2011, you wrote:
>> Well, I can't help much but here goes. I don't have any results from
>> Narromine 1978, and I have points results but no speeds from Waikerie 81.
>>
And hit the ground earlier :-)
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 18/08/2011, at 10:20 PM, Mark Goodley wrote:
> JUST FLY FASTER !
>
> From: gstev...@bigpond.com
> To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net
> CC: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net
> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2
x27;s the combination of
tasking and the polar envelope you are using that has changed...IMHO
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 19/08/2011, at 1:06 AM, tom claffey wrote:
> In the late 70s were 15M speeds faster than open class speeds? I think Malcom
> Jinks and Tony T
Give me the ASW20 any day :-)
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 18/08/2011, at 11:26 AM, "Ross McLean" wrote:
> Hi Robert
>
> I note that the Nimbus 2 has a handicap equivalent to an ASW20. The Nimbus
> 4DM has the same handicap as an ASG29.
>
> ROSS
>
Hi Jelle,
Your version of the RASP IPad app with all of the Australian states is now
available.
It's very useful, many thanks for taking the time to get this up and running.
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
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Oops not iGlide rather Glidepath.came to conclusion iPad not really a
good idea
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 29/05/2011, at 8:40 PM, "Tom Wilksch" wrote:
> Can I ask how you went about downloading it? Maybe I'm missing something,
> but I couldn't g
NAV.
Lots of apps with potential for the iPad but will need some work before it's
reliable for use as a primary NAV or comp instrument, but it's only a matter of
time.
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 29/05/2011, at 6:08 PM, "Tom Wilksch" wrote:
> Hi Stuart
>
rope had gone. It happened extremely quickly and the pull out used a
lot of height.
Having said that I will sit in high tow going out of short strips before
dropping into low tow. You have a better view of options and a few extra feet.
Safe flying !!
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 13/04
Good luck to everyone in Queensland, sounds like the rains have continued since
the Nationals !!
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
VH-FQF
On 10/01/2011, at 11:25 AM, Robert Hart wrote:
> Hi folks
>
> You've probably heard the news that Dalby is flooded again. As many of you
> kn
The clubbing together idea is a zero sum game in that DG has a revenue
problem and that has to be solved, at least as far as the owners are
concerned.another option would be to charge an ownership transfer
feeif you were a government..in my case I am happy with the
principle that a year
upgrade to cameras with date and time stampingnow there was a radical
technological leap
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of C K
Sent: Saturday, 15 August 2009 10:53 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating to So
Agreed and thanks for taking the time to put the note together.
Kevlar Flak Jacket now firmly on.
Best Regards,
Mike
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Bailey
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Hi Greg,
I guess the interesting issue here is that this is a duration based test
rather than a competency based test..IMHO the Independent
Operators Rateing is all about the launchso maybe it should be
about weather conditions, launch method and readiness of the pilot and
. New Parachute
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It would be interesting to see trend analysis of overall incidents, injuries
and fatalities to have a complete picture as a proportion of overall glider
population..not sure if anyone has all of the data and can crunch it
through a spreadsheet ?
This would help identify if we have a real
Hi
Please keep us across this, as I am getting a chute re-packed are the moment
and am in discussions re same issue.
Best Regards,
Mike
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Hart
Sent: Tuesday, 27 March 2007 8:46 PM
To: Soaring in Aust
on a FlyGlobeSpan 737-800 ready to roll on Edinburgh 24 as I
passed overhead at 1500' VFR.
Cheers,
Boyd Munro
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From: "Mike Durrant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."
Sent: Sunday, March
The rest seem to be running the hospitality industry in Scotland, every bar
has an Aussie behind it, especially in rural areas..
Flying costs over here don't bear thinking about, providing you don't
convert from GBP to AUD you are OK {:-)
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From: "David & Jus
Folk,
I am looking to polish out some marks from the
canopy of GOD, I think the stuff is called Micromesh ?
Does anyone know where to get the stuff from
?
Regards,
Mike
Title: Re: GGC >> SIN Night
Folk,
F.Y.I
Regards,
Mike
- Original Message -
From: David
Long &/or Cathy Lincoln
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 2:17 PM
Subject: GGC >> Re: Grampians Diamond Mine
The Wave Camp was a roaring success. There was strong
wave e
I guess I have been a lurker on this list, but
given that it has burst into the verbal abuse that makes some aspects of gliding
off putting for many new entrants (and many existing participants) I thought I
might try and put my views on this very topical issue.
As both a GFA member who owns
I have a GPS_NAV at the latest firmware revision
and the associated display For Sale.
1,500 USD new, offerred for 2,000 AUD ONO as a package or seperately.
Regards,
Mike
Melbourne) sounding are actually captured, is it really 0Z and 12Z ?
Best Regards,
Mike Durrant
Geelong Gliding Club
VH-GOD
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To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 3:18 AM
Subject: Re: Stuve
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