Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 143, Issue 20

2015-08-26 Thread Nick Gilbert
PIC Peter. Nick. On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 8:39 AM, Peter Champness wrote: > Are you flying as a passenger or as pilot in command? Several hours as a > passenger in a glider on a cross country flight would make anyone sick. > > On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 2:11 PM, Noel Roediger > wr

[Aus-soaring] Airsickness

2015-08-25 Thread Nick Gilbert
speak to a doctor, does anyone have any experience or knowledge in dealing with this problem? Cheers, Nick. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailma

[Aus-soaring] Perth to Adelaide - empty towball?

2015-06-29 Thread Nick Gilbert
If anyone is heading from Perth to the eastern states with an empty towball, would you please contact me off list? Cheers, Nick Gilbert. cirru...@gmail.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription

Re: [Aus-soaring] accident

2015-06-22 Thread Nick Gilbert
Pilot has reportedly passed away. Where did you see it reported as a glider? I can only find ultralight - RAA chairman has commented on it : http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/light-aircraft-crash-tyagarah/2682723/ On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 12:35 PM, Christopher McDonnell < wommamuku...@bigpond.co

Re: [Aus-soaring] More bad news

2015-04-29 Thread Nick Gilbert
Still bad news, but... Sent from my iPhone > On 30 Apr 2015, at 12:57 pm, Anthony Smith > wrote: > > http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/search-for-crashed-light-plane-in-wa/story-e6frfku9-1227327992249 > > ___ > Aus-soaring mailing lis

Re: [Aus-soaring] varios, redundancy

2015-04-27 Thread Nick Gilbert
Surely a backup electric vario is a more useful backup than a mechanical? With its own emergency battery you get a backup audio and averager as well as the needle. With all the stress that goes with a power failure having to stare at the instrument would make things worse. Nick > On 27

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: [igc-discuss] Sports and Disciplines Selected for the FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015 Revealed

2015-03-09 Thread Nick Gilbert
do we know what a 'Gliding Efficiency Challenge' is? Nick On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM, pam wrote: > > > > > *From:* sy...@listserver.fai.org [mailto:sy...@listserver.fai.org] *On > Behalf Of *FAI - communication > *Sent:* Tuesday, 10 March 2015 1:22 AM

Re: [Aus-soaring] Swift Avionics

2014-09-03 Thread Nick Gilbert
How would Paul know that he needs to check his email unless he checks his email? ;) On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 2:40 PM, Paul Bart wrote: > Thank you to all replied, Nathan has now contacted me and all is well. > > > > Cheers > > Paul > > ___ > Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Water Landing

2014-08-28 Thread Nick Gilbert
Surely there are so many variables (fuselage shape, surface of water, C of G position, etc) that almost every case would be different. I'm sure there would be examples of gear up & gear down examples succeeding and failing. Nick. On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 1:58 PM, Grant Davies wrot

Re: [Aus-soaring] Liability to public.

2014-06-03 Thread Nick Gilbert
of the contest - Mander, Shirley, Mason, etc. Cheers, Nick. On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 9:17 AM, Tim Shirley wrote: > "send not to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee." That was > written 500 years ago. He wasn't wrong. > > We have retained the tradition

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3.

2014-05-13 Thread Nick Gilbert
Zephyrus? On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 8:44 AM, Andrew Horton wrote: > Gliders’R’us > > > > *From:* aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto: > aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] *On Behalf Of *Mark Goodley > *Sent:* Wednesday, 14 May 2014 8:10 AM > > *To:* 'Discussion of issues re

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

2014-03-20 Thread Nick Gilbert
My research tells me Bob Martin flew the Pheobus. Nick On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 12:04 PM, Jim Staniforth wrote: > Hello all: > You may find someone you recognise in the photos George Uvegas took at > the Worlds in Marfa, TX in 1970. Kevin Christner has permission to upload > t

Re: [Aus-soaring] See You

2014-03-03 Thread Nick Gilbert
I don't think there is any argument here that the developers of SeeYou deserve compensation for their efforts. But their customers should be told that their action in upgrading the product may incur cost, particularly when this wasn't the case previously. Nick. On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 a

[Aus-soaring] Free Towball

2013-09-23 Thread Nick Gilbert
Hi All, I need to get a glider & trailer from Kingaroy to Temora - Is anyone heading in that direction (or part of the way, even) with a free towball any time soon? Cheers, Nick. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To c

[Aus-soaring] Free Towball

2013-09-23 Thread Nick Gilbert
Hi All, I need to get a glider & trailer from Kingaroy to Temora - Is anyone heading in that direction (or part of the way, even) with a free towball any time soon? Cheers, Nick. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To c

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air vent

2011-02-24 Thread Nick
Why Ron? What are you importing? ;) Sent from my iPhone On 25/02/2011, at 12:15 PM, Ron Sanders wrote: > Anybody have a contact for Gary Brasher these days?? > ___ > Aus-soaring mailing list > Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > To check or change s

Re: [Aus-soaring] Benalla to Warwick - under 7,000'

2008-12-17 Thread Nick Kranenburg
ing it his best! Well done. Cheers Nick Kranenburg _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mal Bruce Sent: Wednesday, 17 December 2008 8:22 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soarin

Re: [Aus-soaring] SPAM: Captain Woolley Pup Pup

2008-11-11 Thread Nick Kranenburg
Well done Adam! I'm sure we'll be flying together soon. Let's start in the simulator first.hm...pre employment simulator sequence perhaps? _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Tuesday, 11 November 2008 12:25 PM To: aus soaring Subj

Re: [Aus-soaring] Items Stolen

2008-02-19 Thread Nick Gilbert
I agree, Big Red - but the Ipod, Car Stereo, and Raybans will be worth a few beers. Nick. On Feb 19, 2008 6:19 PM, rquinn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don't reckon a 302A and a Flarm will be real tradeable down the pub L > > > > Redmond > > > --

Re: [Aus-soaring] Items Stolen

2008-02-19 Thread Nick Gilbert
For someone as articulate and generally accurate as you mark, your attention to detail in this case sucks. The car was a commodore ute, and the previous car i had was a vectra. Oh - and it was stolen from the same suburb you live in :) On 2/19/08, Mark Newton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 19/0

[Aus-soaring] Items Stolen

2008-02-18 Thread Nick Gilbert
Hi There, My car was stolen out the front of my house this morning :( In the glove box was a Cambridge 302A, and a Flarm. If anyone hears anything or is approached for information regarding saleability of these items, please let me know. Nick. ___ Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Discus For Sale

2008-02-03 Thread Nick Gilbert
Strangely, 2 of my closer friends are both selling Discus A's at the moment... I can back up my point about the size of a Discus A's cockpit - I'm 6 foot 4 / 100kg and I fit... Nick. On Feb 4, 2008 10:31 AM, D S Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Should you be prom

Re: [Aus-soaring] Discus For Sale

2008-02-03 Thread Nick Gilbert
nal Message- > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Nick Gilbert > *Sent:* Monday, 4 February 2008 9:56 AM > *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. > *Subject:* Re: [Aus-soaring] Discus For Sale > > > > And for thos

Re: [Aus-soaring] Discus For Sale

2008-02-03 Thread Nick Gilbert
And for those of you concerned about the 'A' sized fuselage, it's not as small as you think Nick. On Feb 4, 2008 9:18 AM, Heath L'Estrange <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > *Discus A (ZBK) for sale.* > > > > Due to life changes, the current 3 s

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pik20D GWK For Sale.

2008-01-30 Thread Nick Gilbert
Why would he do that if the Pik keeps up with it?! ;) On Jan 30, 2008 10:29 PM, Mark Rowe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Fastest damn Pik i ever saw. > Bloody thing was blasting along at 100Kts with the V2cxt for a while. > Don needs a glider that will best suit his talent. Maybe a V2??? > > > -

[Aus-soaring] Heath

2008-01-22 Thread Nick Gilbert
Just a short note to Rob Moore, the Australian of the above first name that unfortunately died today was not a competing pilot at the recent JoeyGlide. Nick. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription

Re: [Aus-soaring] National Results

2008-01-17 Thread Nick Gilbert
Not sure if you are asking a serious question or not, but they are listed that way as they share the same handicap. Nick. On Jan 17, 2008 6:32 PM, Peter Stephenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How can you have a Discus a/b and a Pik 20 a/b/e? PeterS > > > Mal Bru

[Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide Trivia Night

2007-12-18 Thread Nick Gilbert
list would defeat the purpose :) Nick. ___ 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] JoeyGlide Trivia Night

2007-12-05 Thread Nick Gilbert
own and join another team, we can accommodate you. Here are the details: Date : Wednesday 19th December Time : Starting at 7.30pm Teams : 4 - 7 people per team Entry Fee : $5 per person Please email me for more detail, or if you want to attend. Nick

Re: [Aus-soaring] Climate change.

2007-12-04 Thread Nick Gilbert
I saw the word 'Cloud' in that one - we must be getting closer to talking about Gliding again. On Dec 5, 2007 1:29 AM, Mike Cleaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 02:35 5/12/2007, you wrote: > > > > There is "Climate Change", there always has been "Climate Change". > > > there was an Ice Age a

Re: [Aus-soaring] Deal or No Deal, TV Advertising

2007-11-28 Thread Nick Gilbert
Can we fit eagles with Flarms? On Nov 29, 2007 2:20 PM, Christopher Mc Donnell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Have you really never shared a thermal with a wedgie?" > > No! I always wear boxer shorts to ensure that this discomfort does not > occur > where I cannot correct it. > Makes it easier t

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps

2007-11-20 Thread Nick Gilbert
I think Luke was responding to Bernard's second post which is congratulatory of the aircraft, not the pilots. From what I read, Luke was making the point that the 3 pilots in question would have placed regardless of their choice of modern 18m glider. Nick. On Nov 21, 2007 3:16 PM, Geoff

Re: [Aus-soaring] Joeyglide Scholarship !

2007-11-15 Thread Nick Gilbert
providing one of their more senior network engineers to be the comp Safety Officer! Nick. On Nov 16, 2007 12:52 PM, Mal Bruce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nick, > > I must commend all for this. > > Good on you. > > http://www.joeyglide.com/FreeTrainingScholarship/tab

Re: [Aus-soaring] Keepit Results !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-11-15 Thread Nick Gilbert
yeah - looks like the server is down. Nick. On Nov 15, 2007 9:33 PM, Ben Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Worked for me at about 1.30pm WST > > Now nup zilch not even a cant find page. > > regards > > Ben > West Oz > > > - Original Message

[Aus-soaring] Weather in Adelaide Today

2007-11-06 Thread Nick Gilbert
Anyone lucky enough to be flying cross country today? Weather in Adelaide looks spectacular from here. Nick ___ 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] Victorian State Gliding Championships 2008

2007-10-30 Thread Nick Gilbert
30th November Stu. nick. On 10/31/07, Stuart & Kerri FERGUSON <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > discount if we registered by yesterday > > > > That is an interesting way to run a promotion > > > -- > > *From:* [EMAIL

[Aus-soaring] Club Class Website

2007-10-14 Thread Nick Gilbert
Are we likely to get any news & views (and up to date results) from the Club Class Nats? ___ 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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Diana 2

2007-09-17 Thread Nick Gilbert
That is the thread on rec.aviation.soaring that Chris Kiehn was referring to. Nick. On 9/17/07, Wayne Carter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Snip- > Guys, > > did I see a report on this group a report concerning the Diana 2 being > flown in Australia by Hana Zejdova a wh

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wanted: Cambridge 302 & 303 - second hand

2007-09-13 Thread Nick Gilbert
We'll take it for the Juniors' Blanik if you're giving it away On 9/13/07, DMcD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > come on the market.> > > I've got an MNAV. > > Anyone want that? > > DMcD > ___ > Aus-soaring mailing list > Aus-soaring@lists.internode

Re: [Aus-soaring] Temora Nationals

2007-09-10 Thread Nick Gilbert
http://multiclass.joeyglide.com.au/ will also work. Nick. On 9/10/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Oops... that address shoul have been > http://joeyglide.com/MulticlassNationals/tabid/211/Default.aspx > > > Tom & Jane Gilbert > T & J Sai

[Aus-soaring] OzFlarm Hire

2007-08-29 Thread Nick Gilbert
you get in quickly if you want one. Looking at the Soaring Calendar for this coming season there is a bit of crossover between events. Regards, Nick. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details

Re: [Aus-soaring] Looking for Ross Nolan

2007-08-23 Thread Nick Gilbert
Did they find a defect in a Cirrus and want someone to pin it on? On 8/23/07, Chris Kiehn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If anyone has a whereabouts for Ross Nolan, or a contact detail, can you > please let me know? > He worked at Schempp-Hirth for about 6 months in 1973. > > Thanks > Chris > > >

Re: [Aus-soaring] 5V Power supplies

2007-08-21 Thread Nick Gilbert
Which would you use? 4.5v or 6v? Nick. On 8/21/07, Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi All, > > > > A quick note regarding 5v supplies for PDA's. > > > > In a previous post someone asked about switchmode, high efficiency > supplies. > >

Re: [Aus-soaring] -LS10 - Smokin!

2007-08-18 Thread Nick Gilbert
Not sure about that, but this one has a very large element of wishful thinking :) Nick. On 8/19/07, D S Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Don't all rumours have an element of truth? *Wishes* > > Dion > > On 18/08/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Aus-soaring] 1.00 a/c reins

2007-07-12 Thread Nick Gilbert
Jantar 1? You mean Jantar Standard? Jantar 1 is a 19m flapped glider. On 7/13/07, Adam Woolley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Handicap system is reversed over here... If an LS4 was 1.06 in Aus, I'd be flying it! Sadly though, they divide their dist/speed by the handicap, where as in Australia w

[Aus-soaring] slow news day?

2007-07-11 Thread Nick Gilbert
Somehow this made the front of news.com.au today : http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22056483-2,00.html ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mail

Re: [Aus-soaring] Narromine wireless

2007-07-03 Thread Nick Gilbert
Mal Said Most likely we will set up email so that pilots can email their declared task or IGC files. That's not going to do much for your google ranking either - just chew quota. Nick. On 7/3/07, Mal Bruce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The bad thing with a intranet site

Re: [Aus-soaring] Narromine wireless

2007-07-02 Thread Nick Gilbert
Why not set up a Narromine Cup intranet site? Could include stuff like the weather info and an upload control for IGC files. Nick. On 7/2/07, Mal Bruce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks very much Dave Lets hope no one else uses the key. I could have got a full copy for $189.20 who

[Aus-soaring] Mosquito or Hornet wanted for JoeyGlide

2007-06-27 Thread Nick Gilbert
Hi All, We have an American Junior (who owns his own Mosquito in the US) seeking a glider to fly at JoeyGlide. Does anyone know of a Hornet or Mosquito that may be available? Nick. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To

Re: [Aus-soaring] Promoting Gliding

2007-06-27 Thread Nick Gilbert
e at 10hours and is still going with straigt and level and we have him for this Fri Sat Sun GGG... as I waist my time yet again This weel I have a 16 year old who will go solo at about 6-7 hrs and is a pleasure to teach (brother in Airforce and father Melb Q B737 pilot) Think Nick Gilbe

Re: [Aus-soaring] Promoting Gliding

2007-06-25 Thread Nick Gilbert
lets hope so. Incidently, I met JR at the SAGA meeting on Saturday - the person who said he had a serious side a few weeks ago is seriously deluded. Nick. On 6/26/07, Mitchell Preston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does this the end of the horse-drawn zeppelin? On 25/06/2007, at 11:31

Re: [Aus-soaring] Promoting Gliding

2007-06-20 Thread Nick Gilbert
y 1 to be eligible - the winner will be drawn from a hat. We are currently exploring ways to publicise through Adelaide media. So - we will have the drama of a comp plus the trials & tribulations of learning to fly in one. Nick. On 6/21/07, Peter Carey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ...but, i

[Aus-soaring] Joeyglide / Junior Soaring Mailing List

2007-06-18 Thread Nick Gilbert
.) or that have an active interest in the junior movement in general and would like to subscribe. Nick. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/li

Re: [Aus-soaring] cable break

2007-05-29 Thread Nick Gilbert
Have to agree with Tom - looked pretty nasty to me. There is no real positive push over when the cable breaks. Nick. On 5/30/07, Tom Wilksch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well flown cable break?? Look at how long it takes to get the nose down > after the cable breaks (as indicated b

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Clubs in Queensland

2007-05-27 Thread Nick Gilbert
aunch at Caboolture than someone from Caboolture to get a launch at Waikerie. Nick On 5/28/07, David Lawley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > $5/min 265 horse Pawnee 9-10kts av climb, normal tow 4-5 min. No charging > By altitude. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROT

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Clubs in Queensland

2007-05-27 Thread Nick Gilbert
"Gliding clubs have already priced themselves out of existence, it's just a matter of time until its all over." By that rationale the Winch based clubs should have more members than the aerotow clubs. Nick. ___ Aus-soaring mailing l

Re: [Aus-soaring] glider accident videos

2007-05-27 Thread Nick Gilbert
Woman pilot landing?! Sheesh On 5/28/07, Peter Stephenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Can anyone help? > PeterS > > Hi Peter, > > > > If you could send me those video's it would be great. "the woman pilot > landing" and the > > "glider wing folding up on takeoff" > > Many thanks > > John

[Aus-soaring] all gliders need one of these

2007-05-17 Thread Nick Gilbert
http://www.winchesters.us/JantarForSale/PanelFulRes.html ___ 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] Macquarie withdrawal

2007-05-01 Thread Nick Gilbert
Don't assume that they are not laughing because they don't understand it ;-) On 5/2/07, Christopher Mc Donnell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: "The Fickle Finger of Fate" Very interesting. But stupid! That is my theory. The fickle finger of fate took on a new meaning with the advent of the "

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 07/08 - Gawler, SA

2007-05-01 Thread Nick Gilbert
Hi Joshua, Details still to be finalised, but there will be a coaching programme running in parallel with the competition for anyone with a B Certificate or better that is under the age of 26. Regards, Nick. On 5/1/07, Joshua Phillips <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is there going t

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 07/08 - Gawler, SA

2007-04-30 Thread Nick Gilbert
) Handicaps : Club Class Nationals Handicaps (including modification penalties, such as winglets, fillets, etc) Water Ballast : Permitted If anyone has any further questions, let me know! Nick. * gotcha caleb On 5/1/07, Stueh Stueh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Heh, can't use water ballast,

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 07/08 - Gawler, SA

2007-04-30 Thread Nick Gilbert
G'Day Dion, JoeyGlide falls under the nationals rules, as do the other 2 national contests. We use the Club Class Handicaps, but it is not necessarily a club class competition as such (competitors can use water ballast). Bring it along! Nick. On 5/1/07, Stueh Stueh <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 07/08 - Gawler, SA

2007-04-30 Thread Nick Gilbert
Sorry, 16th - 22nd of December, with a pre-comp practice period to be announced. Nick. On 5/1/07, David Lawley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What date is the comp Nick? -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Nick Gilbert

[Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 07/08 - Gawler, SA

2007-04-30 Thread Nick Gilbert
gliders & vehicles to allow them to fly commercially to Adelaide. I have had several emails from S.A. based non-junior pilots who have expressed an interest in helping out - If the offer is still standing we would greatly appreciate your help! Regards. Nick Gilbert JoeyGlide Cont

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wheels up or wheels down... (was accidentratefor gliders in Australia)

2007-04-30 Thread Nick Gilbert
7;refusing' to do a CARD check is difficult when you have no idea what it is. Nick. On 4/30/07, Anthony Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The CARD is one of those things that some clubs do and some don't. Comps are possibly a more important environment to do it in. A less than 15

Re: [Aus-soaring] Solo on Kooka, Kirby Cadet...?...

2007-04-30 Thread Nick Gilbert
I'm so jealous of you guys - i was forced to solo in a Puchacz and moved on to a Libelle, Discus, Mosquito, SZD-55 etc. I've really missed out. Nick. On 4/30/07, Robert Hart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Mitchell Preston wrote: > Any advance on the Kirby Cadet? Zogling?

Re: [Aus-soaring] Them were the days

2007-04-27 Thread Nick Gilbert
Bloody Hell!!! Not many cable breaks then?! Nick. On 4/28/07, rolf a. buelter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I believe my old home club in the north west of Germany has the record number of winch launches per day. On a mid June day late seventies, commencing operations around 04:00 and

Re: Re: [Aus-soaring] Them were the days

2007-04-25 Thread Nick Gilbert
I would like Ian McPhee to tell us all (when he gets back from Melbourne) what is the most number of winch launches he has done in a day. Any one else want to have a crack at the title first? On 4/25/07, Mike Cleaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dunno - what sort of noise does it make in lift?

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pipcher K-4?

2007-04-17 Thread Nick Gilbert
Reminds me of a occasion several years ago at Temora where there just happened to be around 12 odd Libelles on field. It was decided to line them up for an aerial photo opportunity. Craig Blunt was stopped as he made his way toward the collection with a jerry can & box of matches. Nick.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Schleicher K-4

2007-04-16 Thread Nick Gilbert
clearly when it comes to tastelessness, your credentials surpass mine... :-P On 4/17/07, Caleb White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That's actually one of the more tasteful K-4 motor conversions I've seen photos of. -Original Message- From: "Nick Gilbert&qu

[Aus-soaring] Schleicher K-4

2007-04-16 Thread Nick Gilbert
Not sure if this is what Schleicher had in mind... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Schleicher-K-4-Rhoenlerche-II-with-motor-and-trailered_W0QQitemZ270108830355QQihZ017QQcategoryZ63722QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.int

Re: [Aus-soaring] Nice gliding movie

2007-04-16 Thread Nick Gilbert
What about this one Ash? http://youtube.com/watch?v=-k3KLsZQdms&mode=related&search= Looks like a Cobra - low & slow final glide. Nick. On 4/16/07, Ashley Boyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi guys Thought this was a very nice movie. > http://youtube.com/

Re: [Aus-soaring] Dalby Easter Comps?

2007-04-13 Thread Nick Gilbert
G'Day Ash, In short, yes! If we are thinking of the same one, the task was Leeton -> The Rock -> Temora -> Leeton which is an FAI triangle. You chose a slightly on-track start point which gave you a distance of 300.9km :) Nick. On 4/13/07, Ashley Boyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Aus-soaring] DA-40D Diamond

2007-04-04 Thread Nick Gilbert
True & True. I flew back from Avalon to Adelaide in one the other day. Nick. On 4/5/07, Mal Bruce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nick its one of these. http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0559066 http://www.diamond-air.at/da40_diamond_star+M52087573ab0.html Bernard is th

Re: [Aus-soaring] Maiden flight of Ventus-2cxa

2007-04-01 Thread Nick Gilbert
How can it possibly beat the opposition with performance eating kinks? Very strange the way Schempp-Hirth (and DG) go to so much trouble to manufacture the wings with those kinks when clearly the glider would perform better without them Nick. On 3/31/07, Ian McPhee <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [Aus-soaring] Joeyglide

2007-03-13 Thread Nick Gilbert
bless you Simon. Nick On 3/13/07, Ben Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would but i'm a member of the 716 Airforce Cadets club in WA The problem i have is we are aimed at doing early flying trainin to basically C cert , then we encourage the students to join a local club and con

Re: [Aus-soaring] Joeyglide

2007-03-12 Thread Nick Gilbert
Ben, i'm sure we could find something for you to do Why not encourage someone from your club to compete, and crew for them! Nick. On 3/13/07, Ben Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nick, Ya just made a semi grown man cry, looks like i'm out being 28, But i still would li

[Aus-soaring] Sorry, Commercial - PDA's for Sale

2007-02-18 Thread Nick Gilbert
1 x Ipaq 3835 - With brand new battery fitted = $150 If you are interested, please give me a call on 0430099771 or drop me a line via email ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) Nick. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or c

Re: [Aus-soaring] Win Pilot 5

2007-02-17 Thread Nick Gilbert
There is a trial edition, but it is for the most recent version (which I think is V8). It only works in simulator mode though until you register it - SeeYou Mobile will work but give you a nag screen. XCSoar just works :) Nick. On 2/18/07, Ben Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ok is

Re: [Aus-soaring] Win Pilot 5

2007-02-17 Thread Nick Gilbert
files sent. Nick. On 2/18/07, David and Justine Olsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A friend has a new glider that had a licensed version of WP 5 on a PDA. He hadn't been able to use it and asked me to install maps etc. Unfortunately the battery had run down and the program was lost,

Re: Condor Soaring Simualtor was Re: [Aus-soaring] Male v Female In gliding: is it sexist?

2007-02-14 Thread Nick Gilbert
Jeez Peter, I don't know what to say - it not easy (I would say harder than the real thing), but it can be done... If you are struggling with it, try a bit more airbrake. Nick. On 2/15/07, Peter Stephenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On using the Condor flight simulator, I ha

Re: [Aus-soaring] Are there any more broken bones out there

2007-02-14 Thread Nick Gilbert
Sounds great Patch - how many Kookaburras can we expect to see in formation? Nick. On 2/15/07, Patching <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thats nothing, I'm organising the gliding side of Avalon, again. Self inflicted wounds perhaps? Ian P KPST - Original Message - From: &

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 2007

2007-02-12 Thread Nick Gilbert
G'Day Bernard. I can't give you firm dates, but I can tell you that the comp will begin just before new years (after christmas obviously) and finish in early january. Nick. On 2/13/07, Future Aviation Pty. Ltd. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Nick We are soon going t

[Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide 2007

2007-02-12 Thread Nick Gilbert
days and is likely to start in between Christmas and New Year. The contest is pretty close to being self administered - there is not a whole lot of actual club involvement required. Regards, Nick Gilbert. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.int

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pirat and Polish glider that would not spin...

2007-02-11 Thread Nick Gilbert
have accidently spun a glider? What were the circumstances? I have done it once - I was flying a mosquito and the flap handle was moved out of the detent by my leg whilst thermalling. Didn't progress beyond about 1/2 a turn though. Nick. On 2/12/07, Alan WIlson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pirat

2007-02-11 Thread Nick Gilbert
Does anyone know of a Polish glider that wont spin? Nick. On 2/12/07, Kittel, Stephen W (ETSA) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jonoh, Jarek (and others). I never meant that it wouldn't spin, just that the German club who owned the speciment that I flew preferred that us aussies

Re: [Aus-soaring] Jenny Thompson smashes Australian female 500km record!

2007-02-04 Thread Nick Gilbert
Wow! Great effort Jenny, well done. Nick. On 2/5/07, Robert Hart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Just had to let everyone know that Jenny Thompson (flying an ASW27b) smashed the female 500km record on Sunday. She did a 500km out and return from Corowa at a provisional speed of 134.2

Re: [Aus-soaring] Horsham Week / VIC State Comps

2007-01-29 Thread Nick Gilbert
someone with no interest in competitons you certainly seem to be showing a lot of interest in competitions. Nick. On 1/30/07, David Lawley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Huh? Re read my post Nick- I never said that State rules apply to Nationals, or nationals rules apply to state comps, I s

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: Polar

2007-01-21 Thread Nick Gilbert
Roger Druce would be your best bet I reckon... He has helped me out with something similar before. Nick. On 1/22/07, Anthony Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It is actually a technical paper from OSTIV XIII (presented at Waikerie in '74?). If anyone has a copy, I would appreciat

Re: [Aus-soaring] Controversial maybe? FLARM

2007-01-11 Thread Nick Gilbert
Geoff, the word 'staring' was an overstatement. I agree with your point. Nick. On 1/12/07, Geoff Kidd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nick With the greatest respect, I cannot accept that anyone is really "staring at their flarm in a thermal", or is so stupid as to be

Re: [Aus-soaring] Controversial maybe? FLARM

2007-01-11 Thread Nick Gilbert
that both gliders being Flarm equipped would have made no difference to the outcome. Nice work on the Club Class website :-) Nick. On 1/12/07, Scott Penrose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Did this midair take place in a thermal or in the criuse? I strongly suspect, as your experience h

Re: [Aus-soaring] Controversial maybe? FLARM

2007-01-11 Thread Nick Gilbert
Opinion noted, but what about the rest of it Scott? Who is staring at their flarm in a thermal? Did this midair take place in a thermal or in the criuse? Nick. On 1/12/07, Scott Penrose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 12/01/2007, at 1:28 PM, Nick Gilbert wrote: Flarms are in av

Re: [Aus-soaring] Controversial maybe? FLARM

2007-01-11 Thread Nick Gilbert
ut as much as they should be. Would they have been less likely to have a midair if neither had a Flarm? Just my 2c. Nick. On 1/12/07, Scott Penrose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would like to point out a close shave. If you have not read about it already have a look here: http://w

[Aus-soaring] Change of E-Mail address

2007-01-09 Thread Nick Gilbert
Hi All, My email address has changed to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please update your address books (if you like - you don't have to :) Nick. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide

2006-12-19 Thread Nick Gilbert
Just a short note to everyone who has contributed, encouraged, or otherwise assisted the JoeyGlide concept – This year, again, will be exponentially bigger than last year. The future for competition gliding in Australia looks bright. Nick -- No virus found in this outgoing message

RE: [Aus-soaring] South Australia Pilots in the Andies

2006-10-27 Thread Nick Gilbert
Interesting I think that if the pilots had been from anywhere but South Australia, the subject of this email would have been "Australian Pilots on the Andes". Nick. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kittel, Stephen W (

RE: [Aus-soaring] Just another day

2006-10-23 Thread Nick Gilbert
If the weather was so good, Bruce, why did you do it so slowly? Nick. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce Taylor Sent: Monday, 23 October 2006 7:45 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring

RE: [Aus-soaring] Motif for a Mosquito

2006-09-01 Thread Nick Gilbert
Or just try Streifeneder – http://www.streifly.de   Nick. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boonahgliding Sent: Saturday, 2 September 2006 10:20 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Motif for a

RE: [Aus-soaring] Advertisement - Standard Cirrus for Sale

2006-08-14 Thread Nick Gilbert
Gone Gavin, sorry.       From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of gavin wrigley Sent: Monday, 14 August 2006 10:11 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Advertisement - Standard Cirrus for Sale   Hello Nick. Still

[Aus-soaring] Advertisement - Standard Cirrus for Sale

2006-06-14 Thread Nick Gilbert
or sale, but that will be updated soon. Feel free to send me an email ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ß damn! I’ll have to change my email address…) with any questions.   Regards, Nick Gilbert. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database:

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