[Aus-soaring] Qld State comps update

2006-07-02 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Hello All,   < 12 weeks to go   Numbers are steadily growing for the upcoming Qld State comps end of September ( practice day 30th ). So far 30 , 18 metre is the largest with 11 now which I know of still 3 to register so this might make it the first comp to have the largest n

RE: [Aus-soaring] Looking for a glider...

2006-06-27 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
knows , you can just ask. I think you are being a bit optimistic hoping a LS4 or Discus were just lying around in a trailer - that would be cruelty to gliders and punishable by 1 years duty pilot consignment! Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queen

RE: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge S-nav - 5v out?

2006-06-25 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
s a switcher inside.   Cheers   Nigel           RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER*

RE: [Aus-soaring] WGC 18 metre results

2006-06-20 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
"The start of the art is surely going nowhere" Yep , sums it up nicely , are we really progressing any further in high tech expensive gliders or just fiddling around the edges. One reason I guess for simple improvements and re badging is cost , certification has to be the largest cost. Nigel

[Aus-soaring] Parachute needed

2006-06-19 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Just off the subject for a second on drag induced kinks ( thanks Roger ,Dav and others for the technical input ) A friend of mine needs a second hand chute , still in time. Does anyone have one and if so how much? I will pass this on . Cheers Nigel Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-de

[Aus-soaring] WGC 18 metre results

2006-06-18 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Congratulations should go to the 1st and second placings for Ventus as the pressure was on, just imagine how much better they could have done without the "drag inducing Kinks " , must remember to go and straighten mine out.   Cheers   Nigel       Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web w

[Aus-soaring] Warwick online comps entry

2006-06-18 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Hi All,   The Queensland State Gliding Comps entry forms are now available online at www.sdasc.org.au , follow the link to the comp site. This is a first maybe? I havn't seen an online entry here before, it allows you to type in info which automatically puts you onto the " we a

[Aus-soaring] Queensland State Comps at Warwick

2006-05-30 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Hi All,   Work is progressing at Warwick in preparation for the Qld State comps which is the week before the Nationals at Kingaroy. Traditionally most fly both the State and Nats when held in Queensland. I have been flying at Warwick as a home club for a few years now and it h

RE: [Aus-soaring] Accommodation for the Chinchilla comp

2006-03-31 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
These cabins a real good, we stayed there last time and there is a central BBQ.I walked every day to the airfield - good exercise. Those thinking of coming don't delay , the weather has been great , typical Autumn , still warm, Chinchilla is far enough west to escape the coastal weather. The first

RE: [Aus-soaring] Queensland Easter Competition and FLARM

2006-03-28 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
able to find a bug in the Oz software, not flarm - it was just the way we interpreted the position data from FLARM and was corrected for Gawler - maybe this is what someone was referring to? Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company de

RE: [Aus-soaring] SWER

2006-03-22 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Hi Ben , Go to www.rf-developments.com for information on Ozflarm. You can connect a PDA to the device and use a program like Xcsoar which is is an excellent program and now has FLARM support - also it is free. Cheers Nigel RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devot

RE: [Aus-soaring] Winches....behind the times- Not Boonah!

2006-03-20 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
The Boonah Gliding club has been successfully using an Autotow winch for years, I was towing ( tug plane ) on Sunday and we ran both systems. The gliding field has a useable 800 metres, the F100 ute easily launches 2 seaters to heights well over 1200ft. A very cheap launch method. Cheers Nigel

[Aus-soaring] FLARM version 3

2006-03-05 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
will need to make or buy a download cable. Those that have a volkslogger cable I believe it is the same. You can download our install and software manuals for description on how to make your own.   Cheers   Nigel       Nigel Andrews RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devot

RE: [Aus-soaring] FLARM altitude source

2006-02-18 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Hi Patrick, That is being done. Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61)

RE: [Aus-soaring] FLARM mandatory update news - RFD's response.

2006-02-17 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
! Cheers all Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **

[Aus-soaring] FLARM mandatory update news.

2006-02-16 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
to the downloads on the net. Cheers all , thanks for the great support over the last few months. Nigel Nigel Andrews RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.co

[Aus-soaring] RE:] GFA Development reply to Macca

2006-02-14 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Hi Ian,   Bring them out to Warwick for a camp week - we could do with the business!   Nigel   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian McPheeSent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 5:17 PMTo: Discussion of issues relating to So

RE: [Aus-soaring] Anyone interested in creating a gliding Wiki ?

2006-01-29 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
I agree, this editable system could cause problems, already a post I did last week in the manufacturers section on our company and FLARM has been deleted! Nigel -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Lawley Sent: Thursday, January 03

[Aus-soaring] Gawler Ozflarm update

2006-01-10 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
field and 5 km from the field the FLARM alerted him to a glider below and ahead he looked down and there was his client. Sound bites are provided tonight from some of the pilots who had good flights today.     Nigel Andrews RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Re

RE: [Aus-soaring] MASTER OF THE WAVE

2006-01-02 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
John/Grant You guys really need to send emails to each other , not via Aus soaring. Grants credit card details and home address are all now broadcast for everyone to see. Nigel -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sent: Tuesday, Janu

[Aus-soaring] More PDA FLARM software

2005-12-12 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
. Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER The i

RE: [Aus-soaring] The Future of Gliding Part 2

2005-12-07 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Solstra is planning . Ha Ha , took me 30 seconds to work out what you meant, initially I thought it was a typo- perfectly correct though. Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electr

RE: [Aus-soaring] FLARM Logger ability

2005-11-29 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message         Correct, we use a barometric sensor , some guys in the past have used garmins and were seen in controlled airspace ( vertically ) but had the excuse that theywere    allowed to use them for comps - not any more! The term "logger" refers to its ability to

RE: [Aus-soaring] FLARM @ KEEPIT

2005-11-24 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Derek,   How long did those AA batteries last?   Nigel           Nigel Andrews -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Derek RuddockSent: Friday, November 25, 2005 12:41 PMTo: Discussion of issues relating to Soa

RE: [Aus-soaring] Re: [chat] Fw: Safety Seminar

2005-10-28 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
information?   Cheers   Nigel           Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **

RE: [Aus-soaring] Zaon Flight Systems collision avoidance

2005-10-25 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
queue!   Cheers   Nigel           Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 *

RE: [Aus-soaring] Zaon Flight Systems collision avoidance

2005-10-25 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
          Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER The information

RE: [Aus-soaring] Zaon Flight Systems collision avoidance

2005-10-24 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
their own, randomly ( sounds like ADS-B but without the GPS ) - this would fix it but would be illegal under current TSO's and expensive. Just for your info Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Deve

RE: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge 302 not transfering to lap top or Ipaq andit is "cle log"!!!!!!!

2005-09-15 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Who can beat the black box, still goes, still downloads first go, always first out the out tray at a comps with no complaints, why didn't they do the same with the next generation?   Hey Macca, you never told me you were a uni guy - makes me feel very in secure!   Cheers   Nig

RE: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge 302 not transfering to lap top or Ipaq andit is "cle log"!!!!!!!

2005-09-15 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Who can beat the black box, still goes, still downloads first go, always first out the out tray at a comps with no complaints, why didn't they do the same with the next generation?   Hey Macca, you never told me you were a uni guy - makes me feel very in secure!   Cheers   Nig

[Aus-soaring] RE: Talk at DDSC - Ian Mcphee

2005-09-15 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Ian, Sunday night, not yet confirmed but we are bringing up the gear anyway and will stay for a few days to say g'day and maybe a bum in a two seater - grovel grovel ,I used to own an LS8 . Nigel Nigel Andrews RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Re

[Aus-soaring] More information on Flarm-reply to Wombat

2005-09-14 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Hi Mike, Nice that the GFA are having this meeting, I offered to come and present FLARM and ADS-B from a manufacturers and a developers prospective but they didn't see it necessary. Strange seeing as I attend Airservices and CASA meetings. Nigel The information contained in the above e-mai

RE: [Aus-soaring] More information on Flarm

2005-09-14 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Geoff,   Non Profit doesn't take into account cost recovery and production charges - no one does this for free. The statement possibly reflects a general good will to gliding, being gliding guys. I guess the first two years of making microairs for me was non profit - aren't I

RE: [Aus-soaring] More information on Flarm

2005-09-07 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Mike, No point in trying to spread the politics of whether its going to happen or not - the decision is next year and we will all see. As for fitment of $10,000 plus into gliders - where did you get that figure from? A typical ADS-B squitter only transmitter in a handheld is $3,200.00 - you can bu

[Aus-soaring] Reply to Rolf - More information on Flarm

2005-09-07 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Hi Rolf, The expected release from here would be around Xmas - New year as we had to write all the code ourselves as the FLARM people are less than helpful in that area ( I guess they want to protect their sales ). The RF protocol is what we need to get right so we have compatability. The second p

[Aus-soaring] RE:Robert More information on Flarm

2005-09-06 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Sorry, I forgot to address the G.A to FLARM reception. I have allowed in the G.A based receiver for ADS-B, the provision for adding a FLARM receiver with some modifications to the receiver, by adding a further gain stage we can increase the reception for them to around 7 - 10

[Aus-soaring] RE: Robert,More information on Flarm

2005-09-06 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Hi Robert,   We had this discussion before on ADS-B and FLARM. These a two different systems for different purposes. ADS-B is primarily an ATC system, used for providing ATC tracking, arranging separation for other aircraft, crash avoidance etc etc. It will have eventually Au

RE: [Aus-soaring] Re: Mode S reply to John

2005-09-04 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
John, ADS-B is not used in the States currently on 1090 Mhz ( Transponder TX frequency ) They do however have mode S replies which depending on what downlink is used , or DF reply, contains some basic information which they are decoding and displaying. This same receiver can be used here in Oz , a

RE: Fw: [Aus-soaring] FLARM-Oz made

2005-07-29 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Add also the new Filser SX1000, which will do both FLARM AND ADS-B. The SX1000 is a panel mounted glide computer with a PDA sunlight readable screen and external vario, soon to be tested here in Aus. I have been speaking to the FLARM guys and it appears we can build a version here at our factory f

RE: [Aus-soaring] superbright LEDs-power supplies

2005-07-07 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
John is correct, I have made a switcher for my nav lights which have a 3 watt luxion star LED and reflector, and are marginally dimmer than the 20 watt incandescent they replaced, current drain dropped from 1.5 amps to 200ma, and the heat from burn your fingers to ambient warm. Cheers Nigel >

RE: [Aus-soaring] Fw: Flarm

2005-07-05 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Don, Could be the noise level at the receiver was un acceptable for some reason, maybe his phone , PDA , glide computer - who knows. This is the real problem with low performance front ends and common public frequency devices, the receiver does not meet the filtering specs most high end comms do ,

RE: [Aus-soaring] Fw: Flarm

2005-07-04 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
- no good for about 98% of gliders. In N.Z where nearly all are fitted with mode A/C, it might work well. Cheers Nigel RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.co

RE: Fw: [Aus-soaring] FLARM

2005-07-04 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
system will have some problem we can all pick at, it really comes down to cost, overall reliability and need - I think we have all 3 in mind. Cheers Nigel RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL

[Aus-soaring] FLARM - aussie made

2005-07-04 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
another GPS project we are currently developing, outside of aviation use but has the same range and similar messaging and uses the same Ublox GPS engine. Current price out of Germany is EURO625.00 which by the time it gets here and add GST its already over $1,000 Cheers Nigel RF Developments

[Aus-soaring] web page

2005-06-22 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Hi All,   We have set up a new web page mostly dedicated to ADS-B products, its early days with the web presence so don't look too hard at the mistakes.   Ignore the flying globe - it came with the package.   www.avionicsaustralasia.com   Cheers   Nigel       Nigel Andrews "A

RE: [Aus-soaring] 200 feet separation-ADS-B

2005-06-19 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
. Remember Mike I am at the coalface, so to speak so working on Pulse L band transmitter design is what I do daily. Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL

RE: [Aus-soaring] FLARM uptake

2005-06-14 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER The information contained in the above e-mail message o

RE: [Aus-soaring] FLARM

2005-05-26 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
. Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER***

[Aus-soaring] Mikes comments on ADS-B- FLARM

2005-05-24 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
for his review. Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISC

RE: [Aus-soaring] FLARM

2005-05-23 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
technology, as well as providing ATC coverage which should ultimately free up airspace. Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Aus-soaring] Selling/Give away ASW15

2005-04-14 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
work needed. Comes with many new repacement parts ...Contact Peter Holmes  07 3890 2799  or [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Cheers   Nigel   RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.c

RE: RE: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps

2005-02-23 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Lets see how it goes at the Dalby comps this Easter, most of the nationals pilots will be there and its a dry comp, as well as some new gliders that havn't competed yet like the two new Boonah 304 WASPS.   I think the current Nationals standard class champ is going, Oh , he wa

RE: [Aus-soaring] Pulley Launching Precautionery Planning

2004-12-21 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Nigel Andrews RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER The information contai

RE: [Aus-soaring] Xcom radio

2004-12-01 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Hi Lil' Petunia, Yes I have one, sold my Microair to a club and bought the xcom, it is working well. I mainly use the dual watch feature, which allows me to listen to our CTAF and also listen to 122.900. The dual watch has a Pip Pip sound when listening on the standby channel ( someone is talking

RE: [Aus-soaring] Dead Genave radio wanted for parts

2004-11-23 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Didn't they have valves as well?   I think there is one in the cupboard at Boonah Gliding club, contact Dave Mutton , he could have a look. It wasn't going when it was removed some 10 years ago so I don't know how good it would be.   Cheers   Nigel             -Orig

RE: [Aus-soaring] Schleicher announces new model

2004-11-07 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Hey Bernard, Can you send it back for a refund if it doesn't work? Cheers Nigel RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax:

[Aus-soaring] LS8 for sale

2004-10-26 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
ponder and mode C encoder, these are seperately priced below replacement cost if buyer wants it left as is ready to fly.   Thanks   Regards Nigel    Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics

RE: [Aus-soaring] RE: Spinning, outlandings, - a rounded pilot!-my two bobs worth

2004-09-20 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
ts to 7,000- 11.45am in the morning! Dalby here we come! Nigel Andrews RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax:

[Aus-soaring] GPS Coordinates

2004-09-16 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Does anyone have GPS coordinates for Tenterfield Airfield in NSW?   Thanks   Nigel     Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Aus-soaring] Alice's radio

2004-09-01 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
I am putting my Xcom just purchased, in Saturday as well - we can have an Xcom to Xcom talk! Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Aus-soaring] Boring Report

2004-07-20 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
where else could I do that? >From Boonah, this month we had no fewer than 3 wave flights, one to 16,000ft and we could have gone higher as it was still 4 knots climb, views out to Byron bay lighthouse and the gold coast high-rises - outside OAT on -5 , inside a toasty 5 degrees. The Cunningham w

[Aus-soaring] unsubscribe

2004-06-20 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message unsubscribe     Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **

RE: [Aus-soaring] ELT

2004-05-31 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Not much to add on the subject as there is plenty on the ELT's on the web, the sarsat or NOAA sites are good. Being a data system one needs to register the programmed info which contains callsign etc, with sarsat. Installation is always a problem in gliders as we don't want any external antennas,

[Aus-soaring] Spam - spy ware etc

2004-05-05 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
n QLD - winter always is!   Don't forget the QLD State comps, book early for accomodation - should be a good one!   Cheers   Nigel     RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf

RE: [Aus-soaring] Queensland Easter Comps etc - Ivans scores

2004-04-19 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER The information contained in the ab

RE: [Aus-soaring] Queensland Easter Comps etc

2004-04-19 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
r the next pilots meeting so I think it should be left to that. Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670

RE: [Aus-soaring] Queensland Easter Comps etc

2004-04-18 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Yes it would be possible to have Standard/under 18m - 18metre/openclass? At 06:40 AM 19/04/04 +1000, you wrote: If numbers and perceived handicapping shortcomings are a problem why not split into two classes? Handicaps work best over a narrow range of performance. Mike Borgelt Instrument

RE: [Aus-soaring] Queensland Easter Comps etc

2004-04-18 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Looking at the scores, they appear right, it's just how they confuse the sspeed and handicapped speed statement - its a little confusing - it's just the scoring program   Nigel           Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Com

RE: [Aus-soaring] Queensland Easter Comps etc

2004-04-18 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
n scoring Ivans place on day 8, which may put him second in the comp overall.   KINGAROY!   Cheers   Nigel           Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web w

RE: [Aus-soaring] Best glider for a heavy neophyte

2004-03-28 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER The information contai

RE: [Aus-soaring] Re: NAS 2c NPRM- forces of evil

2004-03-08 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
the then chairman , Dick , who had the idea for AFRU , was not real popular with some of his own tribe ) Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTEC

FW: [Aus-soaring] Easter Comp update

2004-03-07 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
many others are coming from Keepit? We have about 10 from Kingaroy so far . Cheers Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developmen

[Aus-soaring] Queensland Easter Comps - Caboolture Gliding Club

2004-02-13 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
).   The $100.00 entry is only valid for entries received before 10th of March, already I know of about 10 attending from Kingaroy, so make sure you enter now to get the discount.   See you all there   Nigel     RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Developme

RE: [Aus-soaring] 18m. record database

2004-02-03 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
The Nimbus 2 is considered open class Robert, 18 metere records are for wingspans of 18 metres- Alice could make it if you have a hacksaw. Cheers Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electr

RE: [Aus-soaring] Queensland comp season

2004-02-01 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER The information contained in t

[Aus-soaring] Queensland comp season

2004-01-29 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
might want to consider checking into availability.   Cheers   Nigel    P.S Both Kingaroy and Chinchilla have onsite camping available, even limited bunkhouse numbers at Kingaroy as well   Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Researc

[Aus-soaring] Nationals

2004-01-10 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message So who won the nationals?   Thanks to Nick and Tom Gilbert, we were at least able to see results up to day 6 , the GFA site has absolutely nothing!   Nigel     Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Developme

RE: [Aus-soaring] please help IDing more NSW Comps Pics

2004-01-06 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
356 = Bill Wilkinson 350 = Luke Dodd 361 = Ivan Teese 362 = Peter Trotter Cheers Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com

[Aus-soaring] Nationals results

2003-12-31 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Hi All,   Any news on the nationals? Havn't seen any links to results, just last years at Naromine.   Cheers   Nigel     Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics"

[Aus-soaring] UHF CB - outlanding aid.

2003-12-21 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
d the farmhouse you just walked to is empty, try calling on all 40 channels - you will probably find someone!   Dick Smith has a special running this week - 2 UHF handies for $99.00 - pretty good value.   Merry Xmas to all , have a good one!   Cheers     Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Development

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2003 NSW Comps- Results and Picture Gallery

2003-12-08 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
The day 1 standard class result page is the aggregate results. Cheers Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54

[Aus-soaring] Weekend transponder use

2003-11-30 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
ba to Roma track - just in case!   Cheers   Nigel     Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670

RE: [Aus-soaring] LS drama

2003-11-30 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Title: Message Ian,   Just for interest, can you also do the factory tint?       Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com

RE: [Aus-soaring] Borgelt website

2003-11-25 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
No problem viewing it in ie6, all the pages were displayed and pictures. Nigel Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com

RE: [Aus-soaring] NAS Changes

2003-11-05 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER The information contained in the above e-mail message o

RE: [Aus-soaring] NAS Changes

2003-11-04 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
day, pull dive brakes out so as not to infringe airspace. I guess we can now wait and see what happens to the Military airspace changes? Cheers Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics&quo

RE: [Aus-soaring] NAS Changes & Batteries

2003-11-04 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
rough that subject, however, our mates in NZ have had plenty of experience so I am sure there is a wealth of knowledge on that subject. Hope this has been of interest. Cheers Nigel Andrews ( ex microair avionics owner and founder ) Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensla

RE: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps

2003-11-04 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
anyway with about 10 or more attending so I hope you roaches have plenty of beer! Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com

RE: [Aus-soaring] NAS Changes

2003-11-04 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
FYI - the cost is under 3k including antenna and encoder, see Microair web page. Nigel Andrews Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com

RE: [Aus-soaring] NAS Changes & Batteries

2003-11-04 Thread RF Developments Pty Ltd
Managing Director RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web www.rf-developments.com Ph: (61) 7 54635670 Fax: (61) 7 54635695 **DISCLAIMER The information cont