Re: [Aus-soaring] "Morning Glory" type roll cloud atCabooltureAirfield 07-Aug-09

What's that bloody great fan doing in the picture? :-P Adam Woolley wrote: Saw this beauty just out from Moruya taken from 5000' en-route to Merimbula, NSW.  Dad and I have also spotted a roll cloud to the West of Biloela (CQ), if only on both occasions I were able to take advantage of i

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

Thanks Alex! :-) Alex Cameron wrote: Here are the download links as requested by so many . If any one has a copy of the Sun Ship Game, please post or let us know. Thanks Links 1 - Zulu Romeo Good Start Documentary Watch the movie http://www.4shared.com/file/111337711/9ef398ec/Hans_

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

Could I have the link too please? Many thanks. :-) Alex Cameron wrote: All - with input those expressing an interest - I think we have figured out the best way of making it available - I have sent the link to all those who have requested it.  I have made two version, the MPG2 versi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tow Pilot Training

Bathurst Soaring Club specifically has a training programme for tug pilots. Contact Peter Hanneman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Regards, .. --\ __ /-- \(..)/---

Re: [Aus-soaring] Virtual Gliding

In Google Earth, open the app, then use that to open the file, gives you a cockpit view - more limited than "See You" but should be universally accessible. :-) Peter Stephenson wrote: There are a few requirements. If you don't have it, you need to download & Install Google Ea

Re: [Aus-soaring] Anybody seen a free web based Gliding logbook?

Happy to give you my Excel-based one. Dave Boulter-Internode wrote: Hi, After logbook on web…..of course free. Practical Advice That Works ……… *Dave Boulter* /Director/ *Boulter Associates Pty Ltd* 120 Heritage Way Glen Alpine NSW 2560 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sideslip landing

What training regime??!! :-P Derek Ruddock wrote: > > He would not let me anywhere near the stall, even at 3000 feet, and > despite being told we regularly perform SINS as part of our training > regime. > Regards, ..

Re: [Aus-soaring] VMFG Video of Duo Discus Flight at Mt Beauty this Easter

Nice video, LOVED the soundtrack! :-) John Parncutt wrote: > > Hi, > > > > The following you tube link is of a video taken yesterday at Mt > Beauty. The video camera was mounted on the wing of our Duo Discus > which was then winch launched on Mt Beauty Gliding clubs winch. > > > > The origin

[Aus-soaring] GLIDING CONTENT!

http://www.biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=4262 YAHOO! -- Regards, .. --\ __ /-- \(..)/ -;\/;-

Re: [Aus-soaring] SPAM: Rex Update

It's not. Adam Woolley wrote:   Just got word that I'll be based in Sydney for REX.  I start my ground school on the 15th!   Hope Bathurst is a 7day a week operation :)     WPP Join Lavalife for free. What are you waiting for? ___ Aus-soa

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pee Bag Absorbent

Aeroplane jelly! ;-) Owen Jones wrote: From previous threads on this important topic it would appear that one of the most widely used and low cost Pee Bag options is a large (270 mm x 330 mm) Zip Lock bag with a nappy liner inside.   But the limitation in this system is the cap

Re: [Aus-soaring] Family Tow Car

I had the Outback 3.0/6 - FANTASTIC all-road/retrieval vehicle. Peter Stephenson wrote: How many on this list have a Subaru Forester?  I know three of us have them at my Club (Caboolture GC.) PeterS -- Regards, ..

Re: [Aus-soaring] Australian Gliding magazines

WOW! I think the Australian Museum might be interested! ;-) Arie van Spronssen wrote: > Hi All, > > I have picked up a set of Australian Gliding magazines from a friend > who no longer has room and who like them to go to a good home. > >* They are from January 1872 * -- Regards,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Boring Admin Stuff

Be careful of database size with Access! The older version ('95?) only was stable to 1GB then became notoriously unreliable. M/soft proudly announced that they'd doubled the stability size in later versions to 2GB, carefully omitting that each record was double the size of the previous version.

[Aus-soaring] Male v Female In gliding: is it sexist?

With Jenny Thompson literally smashing a long standing feminine record, it has brought to my mind something that I have always wondered. Why are there male and female divisions in a sport like ours when perhaps we should have pilot weight divisions instead? :-\ -- Regards,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hydration - unloading

Put jelly crystals in the bag! Makes a firm(ish) pleasant smelling mass, eliminates risk of spillage... Matthew Gage wrote: Try using a bag first, and practice a lot before flying ! Get a bigger (and thicker) bag than you think – I use large ziplock freezer bags, but don’t zip them – twist th

Re: [Aus-soaring] NASA, a Super Blanik and Dynamic Soaring

Yes Peter Stephenson wrote: Did anyone get sound with it? PeterS - Regards, .. --\ __ /-- \(..)/ -;\/;-

Re: [Aus-soaring] More Ozies in Ar Andes

uction produced some interesting sale prices, see below.> >Blanik's $3500, $5000>>IS28 $12500>>LS4's $43K, $28K, $40K>>LS6 $48K>>Duo Discus $99K>>Nimbus3 $51K>>Nimbus 3T $63K>>Junior $6500!! >>Loggers $770>>PDA $550>Dav

Re: [Aus-soaring] Why we fly

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Re: [Aus-soaring] Why we fly

I have the dubious glory of being one of the last, if not THE last, case of polio in Australia. I was completely paralysed from the neck down for two years and told I'd never walk again. I do - with difficulty but I don't careBECAUSE I CAN FLY! -- Regards,         PTB aka

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aaron Stroop

Try this: Aaron Stroop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Christopher Mc Donnell wrote: Hi all,   Does anybody have contact details for Aaron Stroop. Email preferably.   Chris McDonnell -- Regards, .. --

Re: [Aus-soaring] O2

My understanding is that medical O2 is specifically supposed NOT to be dry Robert Hart wrote: Ian McPhee wrote: Not sure about welding o2 but do know all medical oxygen is all totally dry - the only difference with aviation o2 and medical is the paperwork. Years ago a friend of min

Re: [Aus-soaring] Taurus- Was gravity

Are you SURE about that link? Boonahgliding wrote: taurus or magnus?? you might also look at this one www.ams.si  there is a 15m version later. engine is out front and prop folds like a stemme. rob izatt - Original Message -- Regards,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Narromine Gliding Club

At 10:11 PM 16/11/2004, you wrote: Nice web site Anne. have you reserved a nice tie down area for me? I don't want to be next to anyone from Southern cross (especially lawyers) Cheers Ed Ed, wouldn't you rather have a nice bed in a motel? ;p Regards, ..---

Re: [Aus-soaring] Dubai

At 09:30 PM 19/10/2004, you wrote: I am going to Dubai in November, for a meeting. Does anyone know if there is any soaring there? Thanks Ed Marel H, low radar return, no thermal signature, low noise signature, doesn't squawk correct IFF code FIRE! (Good luck Ed!) ;) Regards,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Revamped GFA web site now online

At 01:28 PM 13/09/2004, you wrote: Hi The GFA's revamped web site is now live, at the same URL of http://www.gfa.org.au/ Congratulations! The site is a terrific improvement! :) Regards, .. --\ __ /

[Aus-soaring] Re:Boggabri

At 07:50 PM 16/08/2004, you wrote: Anyone watching the olympic coverage will now know that Boggabri is famous for being something other than a shocking sinkhole.   Nick.   Radar traps? ;) Regards,     .    .    --    \  _

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aero-tow question(s)

At 01:30 PM 26/03/2004, you wrote: G'Day, To anyones knowledge, (both here in Australia, and overseas) has anyone ever used a Cessna 150 or TigerMoth for Towing? As far as I'm aware, the early days of Bathurst Soaring Club (mid '60's on..) used Monty Cotton's Tiger Moth as their standard launch

Re: [Aus-soaring] Desk top clocks

At 08:15 PM 3/12/2003, you wrote: On Wed, Dec 03, 2003 at 02:42:30PM +1030, Ashford, John wrote: > I'm looking for some desk clocks that look like aircraft instruments and > I can't recall where I've seen them. Can anyone help? Pilots Shop at Parafield Airport has some. - mark I got clock an

Re: [aus-soaring] Wallington's Book

At 05:04 PM 13/08/01 +0930, you wrote: >Hi guys > >I'd like a copy of "Meteorology for Glider Pilots", by Wallington. Since >this book has been out of print for some time, this makes the task of >obtaining one more challenging. > >Does anyone have one for sale or know where I can get one? > >Tha

[aus-soaring] Bathurst Soaring Club Site

For those who are interested, BSC has a new website at www.bathurstsoaring.org.au Any comments or suggestions would be welcome. :) Regards, .. --\ __ /-- \(..