RE: [Aus-soaring] Gawler Ozflarm update

Title: Message what is the cost to purchase one? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RF Developments Pty LtdSent: Wednesday, 11 January 2006 8:28 AMTo: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'Subject: [Aus-soaring] Gawler Ozflarm update Hi guys

[Aus-soaring] Waikerie Week / SA Gliding Championships

The 2006 South Australian State Gliding Championships will be held at Waikerie, Saturday 25 - Tuesday 28 February 2006. Waikerie Gliding Club, with the support of SAGA, will host the competition. This will be a multiclass competition, with water ballast allowed. All scoring will be done

RE: [Aus-soaring] "GLADIATORS OF THE SKY"

John, Can we order online or direct from you? Regards peter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Roake Sent: Wednesday, 26 April 2006 12:55 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] "GLADIATORS O

[Aus-soaring] Fleet Upgrade

  For Sale To allow for fleet upgrade, Waikerie Gliding Club offers for sale:    1 Hornet (GMU approx 4300 Hrs). B20-21-24 system, Microair radio, Mosquito canopy mod, complete with trailer, tow-out gear.  $18000.    1 Single Grob Astir CS VH-WUN, approx 2600 Hrs. Professi

RE: [Aus-soaring] Negative (reduced) G sensitivity

This has happened to me only once in 15yrs of instructing but luckily my level 3 instructor had taught me to always keep your hand between the stick and the stop, so when this happened the stick hit my hand instead of the front stop. The other time I do this is during the early stages of winch tra

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

Or if you call the event a Regatta then you don't need Competitors licenses nor do you require competition insurance. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Hart Sent: Tuesday, 30 January 2007 7:54 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to S

RE: [Aus-soaring] Comp licences

It is more than a register, It is where you club CFI sign's his life away on the form on your behalf. It sometimes becomes a difficult decision for a CFI to assess whether some-one with no comp experience is capable of flying with 50 plus gliders in a National Comp as compared to 30 odd gliders

RE: [Aus-soaring] Parachute Re-packs

How many of us follow the GFA regulations and have the parachute re-packed every 6 mths? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Wednesday, 14 March 2007 1:00 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject

RE: [Aus-soaring] accident rate for gliders in Australia

or 8 in the last 2.5 yrs for a membership of 3000 It makes you stop and think - am I doing enough to ensure that I am not next or my fellow club member We must be now close to being the sport with highest fatality rate per total membership in Australia Cannot think of any others that would b

RE: [Aus-soaring] accident rate for gliders in Australia

Over 16 yrs it averages out at around 2 fatal accidents per yr The anomaly in the figures is 2001 to 2003 - Was this just a statistical anomaly or did we do something right without realising it? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Texler, Mich

[Aus-soaring] 70th Birthday

Are there any other clubs who have already achieved 70 years of continuous gliding operations? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J Hudson Sent: Wednesday, 16 May 2007 6:49 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Parachute repacking

There must be lots of parachutes out of date unless everyone is posting them to Sydney for a repack. Maybe GFA could review the 4 month repack requirement to a view to extending it until something can be resolved. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [Aus-soaring] Parachute repacking

> >AFAIK the 120 day repack time is set by the manufacturer, not GFA ?? >John G. It is actually a MOSP requirement and is independent of parachute manufacturer - I believe MOSP states 6mths. The material contained in this email may be confidential, privileged or copyrighted. If you are not

Re: [Aus-soaring] anti servo tab

>>Some time ago there was a discussion of the all flying tail on the Std Cirrus. Here's an anti servo tab fitted to the same tail on the Mini >>Nimbus. Should work on the Nimbus 2 also. >>This was a BGA modwhich was made compulsory on the Mini. http://www.nimbus.org.uk/all_flying_tailplane.htm

Re: [Aus-soaring] Advances Soaring Made Easy

nice pics Gavin, is there a commentary that goes along with the pic's? you won't find too much white stuff when you come to Waikerie later in the year. peter From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of gavin wrigley Sent: Tuesday, 2 October

[Aus-soaring] Parachute for Sale

I have a brand new Para-Phernalia MINI SOFTIE backpack, only worn once for sale. Unfortunately it doesn't suit the combination of my size and seat pan and I need to go back to a Slimpack style. See the website for details http://www.softieparachutes.com/html_files/mini.html It is blue

[Aus-soaring] Once in a lifetime weather at Waikerie

>From Monday 5th Nov until Sat 17th Nov, Waikerie had 13 days straight as what could only be described "once in a lifetime weather" Cu everyday and with the majority of the days with bases at 13,000ft with perfect spacing. Even the temperature was pleasant with most days around 30 degrees. Hi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Day 6 - Rain, Rain, Go Away...

and more rain to come SundayShower or two. Min 12Max 22 MondayMorning shower.Min 13Max 26 How many scoring days do you need to declare a winner? Does the first scoring day count given everyone but one outlanded? -Origin

Re: [Aus-soaring] Insurance - 406 PLB

GME make this model but it is still big and chunky to have attached to your parachute http://www.gme.net.au/epirb/mt410.php Are there any other 406 PLB's out there that are smaller and that have inbuilt GPS? There seem to be very few models available that have been certified for use in Australia

Re: [Aus-soaring] German gliding picture calendars

check out these alternative gliding calendars in the style of the famous Pirelli tyres calendar www.aero-art.eu -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Cleaver Sent: Sunday, 17 February 2008 12:24 AM To: John Thomson; aus-soaring@lists.i

[Aus-soaring] 3rd party liability insurance

Our club has been investigating self insurance and whilst trying to unravel the web of insurance I discovered the following. For those pilots who only carry $1M 3rd party liability insurance for a single seat privately owned glider the cost is $693. The actual cost of the $1M cover is on

[Aus-soaring] Giant Kites harnessing wind power

Another obstacle that we may have to avoid in the future http://www.misaustralia.com/viewer.aspx?EDP://1211246671337 The material contained in this email may be confidential, privileged or copyrighted. If you are not the intended recipient, use, disclosure or copying of this information is p

Re: [Aus-soaring] PDA Glide Computer Question

I have used WinPilot since 2003 and have been extremely happy with the functionality and the continual improvements The only downside is the cost for upgrades for which I generally only do every 2 yrs. Having upgraded last year the temptation to upgrade this year is strong with version 9 bringing

Re: [Aus-soaring] A good landing

Using Google translate NEW VERSION KL 14.30. A glider crashed in the northern parts of the county yesterday afternoon. Plane was broken and was hanging in a birch. The pilot walk away with a small wound on a finger. It was a participant in Eskilstuna Open, a major international segelflygtävl

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA, marketing and democracy in the GFA (was Re: PDAPrograms andothermatters)

Here are some membership figures that I extracted from the GFA system back in 2000 in my role as a GFA Councillor. I don't have any figures prior to 1985. Year % New%Retained Total 85/86 FY22.8% 76.5% 4532 86/87 FY18.7% 76.1% 4296 87/88 FY21.8% 76.4%

[Aus-soaring] Great Outdoors

The Waikerie Gliding Club is featured on the Great Outdoors program tonight (Monday the 29th March) at 7:30pm. Regards Peter Robinson ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring

RE: [Aus-soaring] Daddo and Great Outdoors

Daddo did not join the club, he was more interested in talking about golf with one of our members who was hitting a few balls out on the airfield. The Great Outdoors approached Waikerie Gliding Club wanting to do a segment. They probably had viewed the feature done last year at the club for Emirat

[Aus-soaring] Great Outdoors

For those of you who missed the Great Outdoors featuring Waikerie Gliding Club on the TV last night You can download a MPEG version from www.users.on.net\nimbus2 It is about 50Meg in size so it will help if you have a high speed internet connection If not see Internode for great broadband serv

RE: [Aus-soaring] glider insurance meeting in SA

Hi Mike, This was an initiative of SAGA and funded by SAGA. Peter -Original Message- From: Mike Borgelt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 15 April 2004 12:10 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring inAustralia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] glider insurance meeting in SA

[Aus-soaring] FW: [igc-discuss] [igc-news] New Gliding World Record - Correction - 25.05.2004

From the IGC discussion list, -Original Message- From: Christophe Delort d'Exéa [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 26 May 2004 12:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [igc-discuss] [igc-news] New Gliding World Record - Correction - 25.05.2004 Hi, I think that we must ha

RE: [Aus-soaring] GFA ACM

Here is my summary of what occurred at the GFA ACM held in Melb on Sept 11/12th This information was provided to SAGA delegates. It is provided here as information to this group. It is an unofficial and independent account of the meeting. Twin/Astir G103 Life Extension above 12,000hrs There are

RE: [Aus-soaring] Dalby results

How is the results page problem progressing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Hart Sent: Saturday, 9 October 2004 8:06 AM To: Adam Woolley Cc: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Dalb

[Aus-soaring] Extreme Gliding web site

For those who have not yet come across this new web site have a look www.extremegliding.com There is now a section for Extreme Photo's from Australia I have had 3 photo's of my Nimbus 2 taken by David Conway accepted onto the site. http://www.extremegliding.com/photo_gallery_australia.asp L

[Aus-soaring] Nationals at Waikerie Jan 2005 - gliders for hire

Anyone looking for a glider for the club class Nationals at Waikerie in January,   the following gliders are available:   Discus 2T - $220 per day   Hornet - $165 per day   Astir CS - $150 per day   Astir 77 - $150 per day   Duo Discus - $225 per day   Some of the above gliders are sti

[Aus-soaring] Club Class Nationals - Get your entry in before Dec 1st and save

We have 29 pilots entered already for the Club Class Nationals at Waikerie in January.   Remember that if you enter and pay before Dec 1st the cost is only $255   After Dec 1st it is $320   http://waikerieglidingclub.com.au/clubclass/     Regards Peter Robinson Waikerie Gliding Club ___

[Aus-soaring] FW: [Clubclass News] One week left for cheaper Clubclass entries

-Original Message- From: Pete Siddall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 24 November 2004 10:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Clubclass News] One week left for cheaper Clubclass entries As Peter Robinson said a few weeks ago... > We have 29 pilots entered already for the C

RE: [Aus-soaring] Off topic - speedo accuracy

On my Toyota Prado 2004 model it under-reads at all speeds by less than 1km/hr But on my previous Ford XR8 it under read by 3-4 km/hr up to 80km/hr then 5-6km/hr above 80km/hr Peter Robinson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Hudson Se

RE: Fw: [Aus-soaring] FLARM

Sounds good Bernard, Where can they be purchased, how much do they cost and how much current do they draw? Regards Peter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FUTURE AVIATION PTY. LTD. Sent: Tuesday, 5 July 2005 1:44 PM To: 'Discussion of issu

RE: [Aus-soaring] Cabin Altitude

I have found the same as Grant, using my avotec altimeter watch, with the cabin pressure normally around 7,000 to 8,000ft on internal flights. And yes my avotec always reads the same as my gliders altimeter.   Any 737 or 747 pilots out there who can confirm what the cabin's pressurised at?

[Aus-soaring] email address for John Harris

Hi does anyone have an email address for John Harris who was a member of Port Augusta Gliding Club and in recent times Adelaide Soaring Club?     Regards Peter Robinson ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or chan

Re: [Aus-soaring] World Comps

Grand Prix Results 1st - Diana 2 2nd - Ventus 2ax 3rd - ASW27 4th - Ventus 2ax 5th - ASG29 The other interesting observation in the 15m class results and NZ Grand Prix is performance of the ASW27 - Is it really a better performer than the ASG29 in 15m configuration?

[Aus-soaring] Oxygen Cylinder's on international flights

I am buying an MH Oxygen system when I visit the States shortly and I am trying to determine what grief I will get from the airlines of having a Oxygen cylinder in my luggage. The Valve will be remove from the cylinder so it will just be an open Aluminium cylinder. Anyone had any experience ?

[Aus-soaring] Future planes may be made of `buckypaper'

Found this interesting, maybe the next generation of gliders "Buckypaper" may eventually see use in aircraft, cars. The AP (10/19, Kaczor) reported on "buckypaper," which "is 10 times lighter

[Aus-soaring] internet censorship

I see that our Mr Newton has now been officially labelled a "Filtering Critic" by the Federal Minister Well done!! http://www.misaustralia.com/viewer.aspx?EDP://1225070956310§ion=news letter The material contained in this email may be confidential, privileged or copyrighted. If you are n

[Aus-soaring] SAGA State Comps 2009

In association with the South Australian Gliding Association, Waikerie Gliding Club will host the 2009 SA State Gliding Competition at Waikerie Aerodrome from Saturday 3 January, 2009 (non-compulsory Practice Day) to Saturday 10th

[Aus-soaring] SAGA State Comps 2009

In association with the South Australian Gliding Association, Waikerie Gliding Club will host the 2009 SA State Gliding Competition at Waikerie Aerodrome from Saturday 3 January, 2009 (non-compulsory Practice Day) to Saturday 10th Ja

Re: [Aus-soaring] Arcus

looks like a Duo Discus on Steroids !! From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mark Rowe Sent: Friday, 12 December 2008 8:10 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soari

[Aus-soaring] Contact details

Does anyone have a contact number for sarah allen The material contained in this email may be confidential, privileged or copyrighted. If you are not the intended recipient, use, disclosure or copying of this information is prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please advise

[Aus-soaring] VuPlex vs Plexus

I recently came across an Australian product called VuPlex which from the literature seems to be identical to Plexus but much cheaper at around $40. www.vuplex.com.au Has anyone had experience with this product? Regards Peter Robinson The material contained in this email may be confidential

[Aus-soaring] Australian Multi Class Comp Jan 2010 - Waikerie

Hello fellow glider pilots, The Waikerie Gliding Club is hosting the 48th Australian Multi Class National Gliding Championships from Mon 4th Jan to Fri 15th Jan 2010. http://waikeriegliding.com/multiclass/ Entries are now open and can

[Aus-soaring] Internode Australian Multi Class Comp Jan 2010 - Waikerie

Hi All, just quick update: http://waikeriegliding.com/multiclass/ We have 23 registered entries and another 23 pilots who have registered interest. Please register early as we may need to limit numbers due to tug availability!! If you know of anyo

[Aus-soaring] FW: ** Where to Buy Mini-Sat 406Mhz PLB EPIRB (with internal GPS) **

Update on the release of the Mini-Sat From: kti [mailto:i...@kti.com.au] Sent: Monday, 31 August 2009 2:46 PM To: Robinson, Peter B (Information Systems) Subject: Re: ** Where to Buy Mini-Sat 406Mhz PLB EPIRB (with internal GPS) ** Dear Peter, Thank you for

[Aus-soaring] Push Rod Seals

Hi All, I am looking for some advice what material people find best to seal push rods ? Regards Peter Robinson The material contained in this email may be confidential, privileged or copyrighted. If you are not the intended recipient, use, disclosure or copying of this information is prohib

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider hire

Simon, Waikerie Gliding Club have a Hornet available, please contact me offline for details. Regards Peter Robinson -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of simon holding Sent: Monday, 19 October 2

[Aus-soaring] Internode Australian Multi Class Comp Jan 2010 - Waikerie

Hi All, We currently have 55 registered entries for the Multiclass Comp in January at Waikerie . http://www.waikerieglidingclub.com.au/multiclass/entries.html Numbers will be limited to a maximum of 56 entries - Once the maximum limit is reached further entries will be waitlisted. ht

[Aus-soaring] Wireless Weather Stations

We are looking for a Wireless Weather station that could be mounted in our existing outdoor weather box. It would need to run on batteries with solar charging and be capable of sending weather data via a wireless network. Robust to within stand up to 50 degrees. Can anyone recommend something t

[Aus-soaring] 3D numerical simulation of a dragonfly in free flight

http://www.tecplot.com/showcase/contours/article.aspx?issue=50&article=1 The material contained in this email may be confidential, privileged or copyrighted. If you are not the intended recipient, use, disclosure or copying of this information is prohibited. If you have received this do

Re: [Aus-soaring] Dittel

The speaker volume goes really soft (can't hear any transmissions) and adjusting the volume knob has no affect. It does this intermittently and it seems that it comes good after pushing the PTT button several times. The PTT light is not on when the problem occurs. -Original Message-

Re: [Aus-soaring] Dittel

Yes cannot hear any other transmissions. Transmits normally and the PTT light comes on. Not sure what model it is. -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Monday, 15 March 2010

Re: [Aus-soaring] New Non Controlled Aerodrome ops

Does this change in any way our exemption to perform low level finishes ? -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Texler, Michael Sent: Thursday, 20 May 2010 11:36 AM To: Discussion of issues relat

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blurring the lines

Interestingly when I was at the Wassekuppe site in Germany on a flying weekend the operation with the most people in attendance for the weekend was the bungy launching of primary gliders. The other operations were aerotow, winch and self launch (ASK21MI's) with a number of clubs of which some wer

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ipad

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2101 Max operating temp is 35C for Ipad, Iphone & Ipod Biggest problem being if these devices detect that it is too hot a warning screen appears with IPAD needs to cool down before you can use it. Anyone seen this message on a Iphone? Your standard HP IPAQ has a max

[Aus-soaring] Waikerie Flying - delete if not in SA

For those in SA, Waikerie is flying both days this weekend with pleasant conditions of 26 C and 33C forecast (and no sea breeze). Great Meals and wines available Saturday night Come join the fun Peter Robinson www.waikerieglidingclub.com.au The material contained in this email may b

Re: [Aus-soaring] Australian Grand Prix - Lake Keepit

It would be even better if the update frequency from spot tracking on each glider was consistent, seems to vary from 10mins to 20mins, which causes a leap frogging effect on the race tracking. Is it possible to have all gliders updates synchronised together with a 5 minute or less update? Intere