In memory of Spreader, the flying dog. Once the mascot of the Sunraysia
Gliding Club, Spreader got his name and lost most of his teeth snapping at
the winch wire with all its knots.
Spreader's flying experience came about when he misjudged things and got
caught between wire and skid. It was a very
Thanks Mike, food for thought. I won't make any decision for a few months,
and look forward to news of the Dynamis. All the best, Paul.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike
Borgelt
Sent: Tuesday, 31 March 2015 12:
Thanks Ian, I’ll try it next season.
I’m thinking of tossing out my Zander SR940, and replacing it with a modern
vario, front and back seats, perhaps ClearNav.
Can you tell me how much it would be for either two instruments, or one with a
repeater?
Does the ClearNav calculate and indicate inst
le Earth.
You save an "igc" file of a flight as well as "kml" and view your flight in
Google Earth inclusive of airspace and task. QNH adjustment is not included yet
but it's just a matter of time.
Hope this helps
Erich
PS: "gps babel" works for those
Can anyone tell me how to display waypoints from *.dat files in Google
Earth?
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Spot on, Richard. Well put.
I've experienced clubs where outlandings are seen as part of the fun, and
some where they are seen as a major problem. Guess which group has the lower
turnover?
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Some valuable thoughts being expressed here, particularly those about easy
retrieves and capping the cost, both spot on.
The whole idea of developing the coaching stream was to introduce new pilots to
the joys of cross country flying early on. It has received varied levels of
support but seems
Thanks and congratulations for a job well done, Scott.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Scott Lennon
Sent: Sunday, 21 December 2014 10:28 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re:
I think youve been a bit quick to judge.
You state that whilst Jim chose to fly on, two other pilots made quite
routine outlandings 7km back on the track, implying a greater wisdom on
their part.
Those outlandings were not routine, if you study the traces. They were
straight in landings just a
Does this bear on the opinion expressed by some pilots; that enlarging the
finish circle in the name of safety simply moves the crash site?
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders
Sen
Hello Scott.
I can’t access this site through either Chrome or Internet Explorer. Any
suggestions?
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Scott Lennon
Sent: Tuesday, 21 October 2014 9:50 AM
To: Discussion of issues re
Soon after I had withdrawn from the team for Hungary (because I could not
present the LBA with an ICAO compliant licence, which I needed to do if I was
to fly a German registered EB-28 in Hungary) I received a charming email from
the Licencing Department of the CAA confirming that my BGA licence
portable, and it provides an instant upgrade to any old glider.
All the best, Paul Mander
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Peter Champness
Sent: Sunday, 25 May 2014 7:04 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in
Ian's passing is a sad loss to gliding and the world in general. Sandy and I
are glad to have known him and to have experienced his generosity of spirit
and his zest for life. He contributed a great deal.
In their time of sadness we hope that his family can take strength from
knowing the high reg
Very sad news. Many happy memories of those happy days at Narromine, and of
Ron's always cheerful presence. As you say Anne, remembered with great
affection.
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anne.ellio...@bigpond.c
Well done Chris, what a great achievement.
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Sinclair
Sent: Friday, 17 January 2014 9:05 PM
To: aus soaring
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Chris Woolley Kingaro
Can anybody please tell me where the NSWGA's Come And Get It Trophy is right
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Hi Bob, seems it was a Phurhpy. Here is the latest from our CFI:
I have researched the issues behind the petition re ASIC cards and am now
understand what it behind this.
Firstly, as Paul Mander pointed out I was not clear in my previous note.
We do not have an exemption from the ASIC
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Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC (Paul Mander)
Paul,
There is no such exemption for sport aviation. The only exemptions are for
RFDS and emergency services personal. The requirement for an ASIC has
nothing to do with the category or class of operation nor sporting
Our CFI has sent a note to our club (BSC) membership recommending that no
one should sign the petition to remove the ASIC requirement.
Here is his advice: Be aware that sport aviation pilots do not have to hold
an ASIC card. Raising this issue with no research to show that the
Government is l
Allan Buttenshaw. 0412 217 557.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of SW Plumbing
Service
Sent: Monday, 11 November 2013 11:58 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Ph No.
Hi Macca, can you put me in touch with the IOIO supplier you mention,
please? All the best, Paul
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ian Mc Phee
Sent: Friday, 8 November 2013 7:43 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating
concentration.
The rest will follow. All the best, Paul Mander
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Trezise
Sent: Thursday, 12 September 2013 9:12 AM
To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net
Subject: [Aus-soaring] State
This is a loaded issue, with arguments on both sides. I think Matthew has
it about right.
Poorly considered rules can yield severely unbalanced results, which is not
necessarily to everyone's benefit. Years ago at Kingaroy, with a strong
South Westerly, a pilot with a motor glider volunteered to la
Without studying the circuit in great detail, I can say that I installed an
"air switch" into GOA so that whilst the engine is running the vario can be
driven from static pressure inside the cockpit. No compensation but it
avoids the chaotic movement of the needle that arises from having the jet
ef
Tom, sad news. Alan was indeed the epitome of a good bloke, and his quiet
good humour was a shining example to us all. He crewed on Dragonfly a
couple of times, showing his skills at that other sport. Please quietly add
Sandy's and my regrets to the long list that you will be conveying to his
famil
No, but we all know that the We Don't Want It Trophy resides at Bathurst,
having been delivered there by the Hunter Valley Gliding Club.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike
Timbrell
Sent: Thursday, 9 May 2013 2:0
a NSW State Comps there, as a precursor to a Nationals at
some later date.
I'm prepared to be involved in organising either alternative if anyone's
similarly interested.
All the best, Paul Mander. 0417 447 974.
On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 6:50 PM, Stuart & Kerri FERGUSON <
s...@bigpon
social event!
Paul
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 8:56 PM, Paul Mander wrote:
Sounds great. Does an ASH count as vintage???
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Paul
Dickson
Sent: Wednesday, 27 February 2013 8:42 PM
To
Sounds great. Does an ASH count as vintage???
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Paul
Dickson
Sent: Wednesday, 27 February 2013 8:42 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: [Aus-soaring
rs on the engines now? Since last bearing change?
Mike
At 10:20 AM 24/01/2013, you wrote:
I don't have anything on Alan's project, but FYI here's one on some heavy
lifting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpCAGpWzLpQ (Ctrl+Click). This is
now a "mature" project in regul
I don't have anything on Alan's project, but FYI here's one on some heavy
lifting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpCAGpWzLpQ (Ctrl+Click). This is
now a "mature" project in regular service. All the best, Paul Mander
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Fantastic. Possibly our most successful team ever.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Nigel Andrews
Sent: 17 January 2013 09:48
To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net
Subject: [Aus-soaring] W
Your local optometrist carries clip on sunnies, polarised if you want, in
various shades. $25 typically. I find them satisfactory and convenient.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tom & Jane
Gilbert
Sent: 05 Novemb
Has anyone else noticed a major flaw in this app? That is, that from time to
time it leaks? I believe the developers are aware of the problem and will
release a fix shortly.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.n
he latest
version is also available in portrait.
Any information or feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Bernard
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Sent: Tuesday,
nder, now obsolete.
Can anyone assist?
Thanks, Paul Mander
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http://tvlnet.de/joomla/
That should get you started!
Regards, Bernie.
> Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 16:52:54 +1000
> From: "Paul Mander"
> Subject: [Aus-soaring] Nexus 7 Integration with Flarm, 12V supply
> To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Austral
ace that takes power from the glider's 12V system, and the data output
from the Flarm, and turns them into an input acceptable to the Nexus.
Any advice? Thanks, Paul Mander
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: [Aus-soaring] Another bad weekend
No.
From: Paul Mander <mailto:p...@mander.net.au>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 9:05 PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to
<mailto:aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net> Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Anoth
I'm all for publicising other people's misfortune if it provides food for
thought, or insight into our own propensity to get into trouble, or can in
some way help us to avoid similar misfortune. But short of this, is it not
just an indulgence of prurient curiosity?
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Hello Ian. I will try to cope with this. Is Downes an Irish name by any
chance??? All the best from the Agean, Paul Mander
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From: IAN DOWNES [mailto:ianpkd...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, 12 July 2012 7:18 PM
To: 'Allan Buttenshaw'; 'Amy Baddams'; 'Andrew Brum
Most car navs can accept Lat/Long input, but which ones can be loaded with
XCSoar? And how? Any handy links?
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mats
Henrikson
Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012 9:2
You've always had a slightly wild gleam in your eye, Gary. Now we know
why... Careful, careful.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of
gstev...@bigpond.com
Sent: Thursday, 23 February 2012 7:54 PM
It was certainly a great achievement to conduct such an enjoyable and
successful operation in such difficult circumstances. Well done all, and
thanks for a great week. Paul Mander
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On
A possible fix, described by Macca a couple of years ago, is to locate the
three or four trimming potentiometers in the side of the radio, note their
positions, then with a fine screw driver twiddle the pots and return them to
their original position. Fixed mine. All the best, Paul Mander
ts.internode.on.net
> Sent: Sunday, 11 September 2011 3:52 AM
> Subject: [Aus-soaring] !000 k flts
>
> Out of interest, how many 1000 k flights have been done out of Lake
Keepit??
>
> I think it was Paul Mander who did the first 1000 k triangle anywhere
> in the world in a15m glider
erney, I suspect not
as it would have been brand new when purchased but I maybe wrong.
Was your connection with number 70 the reason you had 70 on the tail of the
Kestrel 19 at the Waikerie World Comps in 1974 ? I know TT chose 71 as it
was easier to paint on!!
Regards
Patch.
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Yes please. Mander
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tom & Jane
Gilbert
Sent: Friday, 23 September 2011 10:39 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: [Aus-soaring] NSW comps
r may even have had a hand in the glider's purchase and he
lives in Bathurst. Mike Timbrell is in a position to check, and I'm sure
he'll let us know.
Thanks for the memories.
Paul Mander
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Fuel to noise, Rolf? I think there's more food to noise conversion going on,
actually. And food to something else!
Take a look at some heavy lifting; 800 kg TOW.
Doing our bit to eliminate fossil fuel. And BTW it's running on diesel;
cheap, cheerful and easy to get on a gliding field.
http://
Congratulations for what you achieved and thanks for a job well done, Anne.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Anne
Elliott
Sent: Wednesday, 4 May 2011 6:35 PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring
Had a similar difficulty. Hold the little switch up instead of button.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Pam
Kurstjens
Sent: Monday, 2 May 2011 10:57 AM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Au
I'm with Adam, I prefer high tow, as does much of the rest of the World.
I have encountered tug pilots who state categorically that high tow is
illegal, but most are quite comfortable with it. I have searched the various
GFA Ops Manuals, but can find no definitive statement that low tow is
mandator
Done one. Best wishes, Paul Mander
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jmsta...@internode.on.net
Sent: Wednesday, 6 April 2011 7:30 PM
To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Yr 12
Dry!
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of JR
Sent: Friday, 18 March 2011 1:42 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Keith Willis
I use the phone, or ema
Thanks everyone, got it. Paul Mander
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Sent: Friday, 18 March 2011 10:56 AM
To: 'aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net'
Subject: Keith Willis
Anyone have a means to contact Keith Willis? Thanks, P
Anyone have a means to contact Keith Willis? Thanks, Paul Mander
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along its length. I do believe there are some big flights to be done on the
East Coast if one could deal with the bureaucracy. Paul Mander
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Staniforth
Sent: Friday, 18
I've got a surplus slim pack, good condition. Paul Mander,
p...@mander.net.au. 0417 447 974
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of bob
mcdonald
Sent: Thursday, 17 March 2011 8:59 AM
To: Aus-so
dragonfly...@netvigator.com will get him. ATB, Paul
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ian Mc Phee
Sent: Tuesday, 7 December 2010 1:12 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject:
We'd love some shots of XGO and crew, please Jarrod. All the best, Paul
Mander 0417 447 974
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of jarrod b
Sent: Monday, 18 October 2010 11:06 PM
To: aus-so
Try ianmccal...@isp.net.au, has worked for me.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Carr
Sent: Thursday, 23 September 2010 4:42 PM
To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net
Subject: [Aus-soarin
James, you don't need to apologise. No one who knows you would attack your
good taste and your good will.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of James
Dutschke
Sent: Saturday, 11 September 2010 1
e of
our dying sport must be in attracting new members, preferably young ones, so
the refusal of GFA and NSWGA to help is pretty dismal.
The future of our sport is the responsibility of us all. How many writing
emails are actually doing something really constructive? Certainly Paul
Mander who
There is a club near Sydney that has become so dependent on joy rides that
they have 32 listed instructors but just 125-ish flying members, no cross
country or competition curriculum. They run a full time operation yet cry
poor. I may be overstating it, but not by much. Is this what youre talking
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the AJGC Newsletter, congratulations to all
concerned.
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Adam Webb
Sent: Friday, 16 July 2010 1:13 PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to So
Hello Robert,
I still don't know whether my emails re flexible solar panels have been
getting to you. It would be a great pity, as they are very good and very
cheap.
If they are getting through, you're ignoring me. If they aren't, then this
won't... oh, why do I bot
Thanks Greg, all the best to the team, wish we were there. All the best,
Paul Mander
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Greg
Schmidt
Sent: Wednesday, 7 July 2010 9:54 AM
To: aus-soaring
Do we know the thrust/weight ratio? Paul Mander
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike
Borgelt
Sent: Thursday, 24 June 2010 9:55 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia
Thanks Tim. Was this publicized in SA? Paul Mander
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley
Sent: Monday, 21 June 2010 8:59 PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
I have ren...@netspace.net.au but I haven't used it for some time.
Regards, Paul Mander
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ec...@internode.on.net
Sent: Wednesday, 2 June 2010 2:24 AM
To: aus-so
rcells.com <http://www.flexsolarcells.com/> . Paul Mander
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Robert Hart
Sent: Sunday, 23 May 2010 2:50 PM
To: Soaring in Australia
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Flexible sola
I'm with Ron. Paul Mander
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders
Sent: Thursday, 29 April 2010 5:41 PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: Re: [A
ng in Australia.'
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Unusual to say the least ...
Sheiking your head, sadly...
Cheers
Derek
人生は短いです：一日をつかむ
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Paul Mander
Sent: Tuesday
Can't keep up with this, I retire, hurt.
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Sent: Tuesday, 30 March 2010 10:49 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re: [
ayassa was
when she learned English!
Jim
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Sent: Mon, March 29, 2010 2:58:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Unusual to say the least ...
Shoot him too
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Shoot him too
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Sent: Monday, 29 March 2010 7:01 PM
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Shoot this man.
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Ruddock
Sent: Monday, 29 March 2010 11:45 AM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Unusual to say
ne numbers I will call
you.
Thanks, Paul Mander 0417 447 974
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[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Scott
Penrose
Sent: Monday, 15 March 2010 3:47 PM
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Can anyone help me to contact Johnny Wharington and/or Scott Penrose?
Currently hard to contact. Thanks, Paul Mander
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