[Aus-soaring] Press

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-29/mountain-wave-mean-glider-pilots-soar-to-new-heights-in-canberra/6579512 Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soa

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 140, Issue 14

Speaking of... Is there any further details of this docco that was meant to be on SBS this year? http://www.morninggloryclouddocumentary.com/ Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock <http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia> On Fri, May 15, 2015 at 12:30 PM, < aus

[Aus-soaring] Press

Terrific spot on local ABC radio this morning - 612 ABC here in Brisbane. With "Anne" who did an AEF with Gary at Caboolture recently. I hope it will be available as a podcast - it was a great promotion for Gliding in general, and also for the upcoming 100yr of women in Aviation events coming up

[Aus-soaring] Morning Glory docco in the works...

Must keep a look out for this... http://www.morninggloryclouddocumentary.com/ http://www.savannah-lodge.com/morning-glory/ Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mai

[Aus-soaring] Press

Outlanding equals crash according to this media... http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/2805595/glider-pilot-found-safe/?cs=148 Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soa

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 133, Issue 11

James May did a similar experiment in the UK a few years ago - getting a balsawood glider to fly across the English Channel. http://vimeo.com/68033138 Not sure what L/D his team achieved, but it's quite an interesting episode Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149

[Aus-soaring] Forbes

Forbes, NSW is over-run by hangies this weekend - looks like it will be a great event... ___ 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-soa

[Aus-soaring] Press - Morning Glory season 2014

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-23/morning-glory-clouds-roll-in-over-northern-australia/5762388 Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soa

[Aus-soaring] Would you fly on a pilotless plane?

Somewhat offtopic perhaps, but would be interested in observations/reactions from the soaring community http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/sci-tech/are-you-ready-to-fly-on-a-pilotless-plane-20140921-10j70w.html ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Au

[Aus-soaring] Offensive and off-topic post

the person has the intestinal fortitude to make some sort of amends. Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or ch

[Aus-soaring] Press

Great little story in the local SE Qld press today the print version also had a good article on Dylan Lampard's training and development at Boonah. http://www.qt.com.au/news/birds-eye-view-for-first-timer/2342093/ Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linked

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 130, Issue 3

It is a nuclear holocaust movie in a cartoon style. you can get the soundtrack on CD - its pretty good actually. Features tracks by David Bowie, roger waters, etc On Jul 4, 2014 12:30 PM, wrote: > Send Aus-soaring mailing list submissions to > aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > > To sub

[Aus-soaring] Colour blinded issue - more press

And then this from the ABC news...which is a bit different to the Brisbane Times/Fairfax coverage. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-18/colour-blind-pilots-licences-reviewed-by-casa/5531906 Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia

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

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/casa-crackdown-threatens-to-ground-colour-blind-pilots-20140617-3abkg.html Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soa

[Aus-soaring] OAMPS going offshore

OAMPS is one of the few underwriters for gliding and other aviation risks - I wonder if there will be changes in this space now http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-07/wesfarmers-sells-insurance-broking-arm-to-us-firm-for-one-billi/5371760 Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919

[Aus-soaring] Sad news from NZ

*http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11189021 * ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visi

[Aus-soaring] Re. Lisa Trotter's record breaking flight

Ailsa McMillan was pretty close to achieving a lot too - so near and yet so far Lisa had better keep a keen eye on the competition! https://www.onlinecontest.org/olc-2.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=3440571 On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 11:30 AM, wrote: > Send Aus-soaring mailing list submission

Re: [Aus-soaring] What can glider pilots teach the airline industry?

Yes - very interesting. Is there a link to the published article available? Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 6:05 AM, wrote: > Send Aus-soaring mailing list submissions to > a

[Aus-soaring] M18 Dromader

Thanks all for a very informative thread on the Dromader and other tug aircraft...! Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.ne

[Aus-soaring] M18 Dromader

Are many of these used as tugs? http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/safety-fears-flagged-earlier-over-make-of-plane-in-death-crash-20131024-2w4ew.html Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___

[Aus-soaring] Terrific gliding footage

Who else saw the "NZ from Above" last night on National Geographic? There was a lot of great stuff there, featuring Gavin Wills from Omarama taking a passenger up to Mt Cook. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or cha

[Aus-soaring] Compasses

d you also...? (assuming you have paid attention during basic navigation training which I'm sure is available from instructors) Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 11:05 AM, < aus-soaring-requ...@lists.i

[Aus-soaring] Morning Glory

Hope this report doesn't spoil too many plans this year http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/weather/whats-the-story-morning-glory-20130813-2ru1b.html ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscript

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 118, Issue 13

Thanks you to most of you who have provided informative responses! I'm off to throw an orange-bellied parrot on the barbie Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM, wrote: > Send Aus-soa

[Aus-soaring] Wind Turbines cause turbulence risk?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-11/bushfire-pilots-want-investigation-into-wind-turbines/4815302 Would a glider be affected? Could this really be likely? I've never seen a power-generating turbine spinning faster than 15 - 20 RPM? Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sad news

An update is now available http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/paramotoring-community-mourns-champion-who-crashed-20130526-2n59x.html Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Nelson Hand

[Aus-soaring] Sad news

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/paraglider-dies-in-crash-landing-20130526-2n4tq.html The pilot was named as a recent champion who also recently glided on the Morning Glory. The Channel 7 news named him but it's not showing up on any links yet. ___

[Aus-soaring] Interesting....

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-23/senate-committee-raises-concerns-about-authorities-overseeing-a/4709104 Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soa

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

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

e required..... -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Off-topic but quite inspirational nonetheless....

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-12/latifa-nabizada-mama-asia-afghanistan/4489756 -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

[Aus-soaring] Brisbane Storms - interesting cloud picture

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[Aus-soaring] New ABC series starting this weekend looks interesting

http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/series/3586896 Wonder where that still frame is from - is that VH-GWV(Y?) I wonder if they will include the Morning Glory... -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus

[Aus-soaring] FWD: Midair collision at WGC Uvalde both pilots unhurt...

-- Forwarded message -- From: Greg Jackson Date: Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM Subject: Re: [GGC Members] Uvalde Update day twelve To: GGC Members , Jarek Mosiejewski < jar...@optusnet.com.au> Cc: GGC Members Mid air collision today in the 15 mtr class FB landed back at Uvalde an

[Aus-soaring] Nigerian Glider(?)

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/witnesses-describe-nigerian-planes-death-plunge/story-fn3dxity-1226386187110 what are the odds the aircraft ran out of fuel...? ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or

Re: [Aus-soaring] "I'm fed up with gliders" (Christopher Mc Donnell)

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[Aus-soaring] Crosswind Landings during a storm at Düsseldorf

Off-topic somewhat - but quite amazing to watch nonetheless http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMvLuUJFHYk -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] More details of the Benalla incident from The Age online

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[Aus-soaring] Glider crash at Benalla - further details

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/woman-80-in-glider-accident/story-fn7x8me2-1226234381128 Going by the picture in the attached link the glider is JLA - hope the pilot will be OK -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia

[Aus-soaring] Report of a serious accident on the web....

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/an-80-year-old-pilot-has-been-hospitalised-after-a-glider-crash/story-e6frg6nf-1226234540771 -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

Re: [Aus-soaring] Good Stuff

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[Aus-soaring] Good stuff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLu9s-SbJOo -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http

[Aus-soaring] Eagle(?) vs. Paraglider

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[Aus-soaring] Link & Transcript of a report on the Morning Glory - broadcast on ABC Radio AM

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-11/glider-pilots-seek-carpentarias-morning-glory/3496532?section=qld ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/l

[Aus-soaring] Runways & Airports

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[Aus-soaring] Another tragedy....

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/glider-pilot-dies-in-mountain-crash/story-fn3dxity-1226095357960 Hope someone from the WA Gliding community can provide further info as appropriate ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.inte

Re: [Aus-soaring] NZ ASH on youtube

Seeing the conjecture still going around on this, I think the only way to settle this will be to seek Donald Trump's opinion. >>Terry was trying to impress air show crowd by demonstrating the strength and flexibility of a modern glider wing. He simply cycled the flap lever very rapidly sever

[Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

"Highway to the danger zone" should be banned from the galaxy for ever. I hope I never see another gliding youtube clip with this in the background - it's bloody awful! The other "Learning to Fly" by Tom Petty is just as good as Pink Floyds ___ Aus-soari

[Aus-soaring] High or Low Tow?

Isn't it down to safety first - pure and simple? I thought low tow would give you more options and a little more extra time to react to an emergency than in a high-tow - from the glider seat you have the tug in your line of sight much more than in a high-tow? Consider being in high tow and the tu

[Aus-soaring] Initial media reports on crash at Boonah

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/glider-crashes-at-boonah-airfield/story-e6freon6-1226036774499 *A GLIDER pilot had a lucky escape after the small aircraft collided with a tree and crashed to the ground at the Boonah Airfield. * Emergency Services responded to reports of the crash at 2.22pm. I

[Aus-soaring] HG Segment

of Aus-soaring digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Stonefield, SA Operation (Bob Thomas) > 2. 4 Corners story on QF32 (Nelson Handcock) > 3. Re: 4 Corners story on QF32 (DMcD) > 4. Re: 4 Corners story on QF32 (Christopher Mc Donnell) > > >

[Aus-soaring] 4 Corners story on QF32

Somewhat off-topic perhaps, but the 4 Corners report on the uncontained engine failure on the A380 was (I thought) very interesting. http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/special_eds/20110328/qantas/ I don't feel that they really gave enough emphasis to the root cause - which seems to be a unevenly bore

[Aus-soaring] Birth of a thermal

Thought I'd share this clip of a thermal pulling up sheets of plastic off a field - quite interesting to watch the development and also the wind noise in the middle. Thanks to David Kinlan from Boonah for putting the clip on the club website... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxRT60-kw78&feature=pl

[Aus-soaring] Darwin Award contender

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tnLmQCjCe8 Somehow I don't think this guy bothered too much about the H in HASSL ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net

[Aus-soaring] Massive Solar flare - possible impacts to GPS, radio, etc

Hi all, Just noticed this warning being talked about in the media - what kind of impact(if any) would there be on gliding ops - I guess it would only really affect XC? http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/sci-tech/huge-xclass-solar-flare-could-jam-satellite-signals-20110218-1ayit.html

[Aus-soaring] Details on a fatal...?

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/hangglider-dies-after-50m-plunge-20110126-1a58t.html A HANG-glider has died after plunging 50 metres to the ground at an airport in Mount Beauty, around Maddisons Lane tonight. The man, in his 30s, had gone into full cardiac arrest at 5pm and was treated by param

Re: [Aus-soaring] Forgery and sabotage

...might be another feather in the bow of those supporting the mandatory use of Transponders - the comp organisers would be able to track all gliders around each turn point. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 2:44 PM, wrote: > Send Aus-soaring mailing list submissions to >aus-soaring@lists.in

[Aus-soaring] Ridge Run - Long Mynd

Here's another great clip showing how good ridge lift can be. I know smaller ridges & features that produce great lift are available at places like Porepunkah, Boonah,...Are there any places in OZ with a ridges of this length? Grampians mainly seem to attract pilots looking for wave, so not sure i

[Aus-soaring] How low can you go?

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[Aus-soaring] Fwd: The final final final final final F111 dump & burn

ttke/ http://www.philrettkephotography.com/ -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soa

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 86, Issue 47

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Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 86, Issue 42

t; > http://GFA.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yOTU5MTQmcD0xJnU9NTAxNzk0NzQ5JmxpPTEzNTEzMjE/index.html > > > > *"*. > > > > Detailed individual responses would be preferred but a response which > just > > expresses dissatisfaction with CASA's consultation and th

Re: [Aus-soaring] Check this out before you do anything else (Mark Rowe)

ong term contracts or commitment required. To cancel, please call 1-888-8777-3336.* Kind Regards, Nelson Handcock ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.ne

[Aus-soaring] Film of FAI Grand Prix - Chile 2010

Hi, I have finished stitching the coverage together that was broadcast on Channel One, but it's way too big to post or email. The original film appears to have its own website - http://sailplanegrandprix.com/. The only copy of the DVD available online (that I can find) is at http://www.cumulus-so

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 86, Issue 7

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[Aus-soaring] Gliding Simulator

It would be great to see the simulator at Avalon 2011 - I beleive there will be a GFA stand there again - is something like this possible? It just may help encourage more people to give a gliding a go - especially if there is a something like this available for people to experience Nelson _

[Aus-soaring] Even a Tupolev jet has a glide path (sort of).....

Breaking News - http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/miracle-crash-landing-for-russian-jet/story-fn3dxity-1225916371347 Certainly some very lucky people! ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or chan

Re: [Aus-soaring] Death of a Movement

afford to sponsor (which right now would be very little - same as the general Army Reserves, etc) I'd be surprised if it hasn't been tried before - so what experiences have people had with the RAAF Air Cadets? -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcoc