[Aus-soaring] FlyWithCE Position Recorder

Hi all, The FlyWithCE flight recorder has been approved as a Position Recorder in Australia. Details of the approval are on the GFA Website (or will be shortly). This means that from today it can be used for the verification of distance and duration when claiming Silver and Gold badges. A

[Aus-soaring] Listen-out (was Towing combination collision)

Who needs eyes when we have ears? Those of us who remember the good old days will tell you that it was easy to take a turnpoint photo while looking out for other gliders, and easy to read a map as well. It was also fine to have to look out for gliders (without Flarms) all over the sky, espec

Re: [Aus-soaring] [chat] Fwd: [Airflow] CTAF calls to alert overflying aircraft

I would be interested to know if the accident rate has increased or decreased since the 1970's, a time when gliding made virtually no use of radio for separation or circuit announcements. Were I a betting man, I'd put money on an increase. Seems to me that we should be using our eyes to ensure se

Re: [Aus-soaring] Naips for iPhone.

So why is it not "NOTAMOW(s)"? :) -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Roger Browne Sent: Thursday, 11 February 2010 10:31 To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sth AUS self-launching edorsement?

I thought you already had one. You self-launch most days J From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Thursday, 4 February 2010 11:26 To: aus soaring Subject: [Aus-soaring] Sth AUS self-launching edorseme

Re: [Aus-soaring] DG Flugzeugbau strategy

Um... What moral or commercial obligation do Ford have to the owners of a Model T (last manufactured around 1925)? Can you buy a part for a model T Ford from your local Ford dealer, or even from the factory? No, and the owners of Model T's would not even think of expecting it. Neither would the

[Aus-soaring] IGC Ranking

For those interested, the IGC Ranking list has been updated with results from this season's Nationals (Club, Multiclass and Juniors). Top 5 Aussies are Graham Parker, Peter Temple, Allan Barnes, John Buchanan and Peter Trotter. Cheers Tim ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] Part needed

Leaf spring from a 1965 Mercedes truck? J From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Patching Sent: Friday, 22 January 2010 17:05 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Part needed

[Aus-soaring] Contacts

Can anyone help me with email addresses for Keith Willis and John Nicholls? Please reply off list. Many thanks Tim ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.in

Re: [Aus-soaring] ICOM Battery

Last time I need one Arnie Harley was able to supply, but it was a few years ago. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Patching Sent: Monday, 28 December 2009 17:25 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Austr

[Aus-soaring] Instruments For Sale

Hi all, I have two items for sale: Cambridge SNAV vario/averager/final glide, fully optioned including G-Meter, OAT probe and 57mm vario dial, in excellent condition. Also a Volkslogger, Version 1 with round plug, in perfect working order. Please contact me offline for price an

Re: [Aus-soaring] World record in NZ over W/E

The OLC rules are not necessarily the same as those for World Records. This doesn't take away from the achievement of either pilot of course, but may have a bearing on who can claim what in terms of records. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.int

Re: [Aus-soaring] Colibri data logger - request for help.

I have replied off list. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Peter Fox Sent: Saturday, 21 November 2009 19:29 To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Cc: John Thomson; Paul G Layton Subject: [Aus-soaring] Colibri data

Re: [Aus-soaring] censorship in SA

rgelt Sent: Thursday, 19 November 2009 19:41 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] censorship in SA At 07:37 AM 18/11/2009, you wrote: >Hi all, > >It has been claimed on this group that Soaring Australia is censored >by the GFA. I KNOW it

Re: [Aus-soaring] Multiclass comp at Waikerie

http://2009.gfa.org.au/Docs/sport/competition/Handicaps0910_Multi%20Class.pd f -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders Sent: Tuesday, 17 November 2009 22:38 To: Pete; Discussion of issu

Re: [Aus-soaring] Scare Quotes...

Wow, that's going back a year or five. Surely there are some more recent examples of thought control on offer? I would like to see any article that is rejected by Soaring Australia to be published in aus-soaring or on an independent website. This would at least ensure that everything gets an air

Re: [Aus-soaring] Scare Quotes...

I can understand why a magazine or website that is the official publication for any organisation would wish that the articles that appeared were not actively denigrating it; and I also think that articles with technical content especially as regards safety would need to be vetted for compliance wit

Re: [Aus-soaring] Can igc files be flown in Google Earth on Mac OS X? (This post might contain humour...)

Then again, you could always try flying a glider instead. -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Tuesday, 20 October 2009 14:55 To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider hire

Make sure it’s the full monty ... From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of tom claffey Sent: Tuesday, 20 October 2009 08:57 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider hire

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club Class competition

gliders - a > much narrower range that mirrors the world club class. I'm guessing this is > the one that applies but it is open for debate if someone got bloody minded. > Of course putting the Olympia in performance class uses the widest definition > of Performance. > > Phili

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club Class competition

Hi Phil, The main reason that all the task types are listed there is that there is only one set of rules covering all Nationals classes - multiclass, club class and juniors - so this is the only place they can go. The idea was that then the individual events would specify in local rules which

[Aus-soaring] Enough on PR's for now...

Thanks Mike - you make a good point, as does Chris. And thanks to all for constructive and useful input. If anyone wants a PR approved (apart from OzFlarm and miniOz which is underway), they need to enter into a direct discussion with me. I won't be conducting the approval process on aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Free Distance??

10/09, Tim Shirley wrote: From: Tim Shirley Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Free Distance?? To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'" Received: Wednesday, 7 October, 2009, 3:49 PM Actually, both would need to be approved. But since the Joey also records

Re: [Aus-soaring] Free Distance??

oaring in Australia." > > Received: Wednesday, 7 October, 2009, 12:57 AM > > > > > > Tim Shirley wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Bear > in mind also that these “Position Recorders” > are intended to replace only cameras, a

Re: [Aus-soaring] Free Distance??

s.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Robert Hart Sent: Dienstag, 6. Oktober 2009 06:57 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Free Distance?? Tim Shirley wrote: Bear in mind also that these "

Re: [Aus-soaring] Free Distance??

Wednesday, 7 October 2009 00:57 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Free Distance?? Tim Shirley wrote: Bear in mind also that these "Position Recorders" are intended to replace only cameras, and that in most cases a calibrate

Re: [Aus-soaring] NAIPS for iPhone

Rolf, No... usually you are handed one at the contest briefing... J Cheers Tim From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of rolf a. buelter Sent: Tuesday, 6 October 2009 08:58 To: aus soaring Subject: Re: [Aus-

Re: [Aus-soaring] Free Distance??

Hi David, Firstly I suggest you contact Beryl Hartley, the GFA's FAI Certificates Officer, for an explanation of what is meant by this definition. You can contact Beryl at hart...@avionics.com.au. My take on it though, is that you can declare up to three waypoints but don't necessarily have t

Re: [Aus-soaring] NAIPS for iPhone

Actually most of us have been looking out of the window From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Stuart & Kerri Ferguson Sent: Monday, 5 October 2009 19:18 To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' S

Re: [Aus-soaring] qld comps - anything happening

The ones where you can do 1053km triangles in an LS3? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of tom claffey Sent: Friday, 2 October 2009 22:31 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soa

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 73, Issue 2

-requ...@lists.internode.on.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > aus-soaring-ow...@lists.internode.on.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] Qld State Comps and See You

Hi all, For those who may be wondering why no scores have appeared at the Queensland State Comps, the problem has been a bug in the latest version of SeeYou. Not the scoring scripts, but SeeYou itself. The scorer, Graham Hennessy, has been doing a terrific job under impossible circumstances

Re: [Aus-soaring] QLD state comps

Flying yes, scoring no. I'm on the case. Tim From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of james crowhurst Sent: Wednesday, 30 September 2009 08:44 To: aus soaring Subject: [Aus-soaring] QLD state comps So, no flyin

Re: [Aus-soaring] Natfly

It's the drought... From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of gavin wrigley Sent: Tuesday, 29 September 2009 17:49 To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Natfly Is this a temperance event? >

Re: [Aus-soaring] Nimeta

Ross, It has 15m each side. Would you accept it as a 2 seater in Standard Class? Tim From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ross McLean Sent: Tuesday, 8 September 2009 22:06 To: 'Discussion of issues relating to

Re: [Aus-soaring] Waypoint/fields photos

Hm. navigating to www.xcsoar.org gets the following result: A database query syntax error has occurred. This may indicate a bug in the software. The last attempted database query was: (SQL query hidden) from within function "MediaWikiBagOStuff::_doquery". MySQL returned error "1016: Can'

Re: [Aus-soaring] Next winter lecture

Dear Rolf, Clearly this was a fake email. Fooled again. Signed, M.Turnbull. rolf a. buelter wrote: Dear DMcD, You are simply wrong, the VSA is conducting similar in Melbourne's CBD. Best Regards - Rolf > Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 20:16:17 +1000 > From: slutsw...@gmail.com > To: aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Next winter lecture

Hi all, It is rather hard to imagine Australia's 4th largest city, with a population in excess of a million people, not qualifying as a major population centre. And in regard to being a major centre of gliding, well... Historically, Adelaide and the South Australian Gliding Association were

[Aus-soaring] LS1-D For Sale

radio, parachute, trailer etc, and 2009/10 Form 2 completed. $22,000. Phone Tim Shirley 0417 268 073 or tshir...@internode.on.net " The glider has always been privately owned and has never been damaged. Completely and professionally refinished in polyurethane, it is in better condition than many

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASW 20 tri jet!

-- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Wednesday, 24 June 2009 1:02 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] ASW 20 tri jet! I'm really pleased to final

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASW 20 tri jet!

I'm really pleased to finally be informed as to why I fly gliders. After 35 years, I thought I had it figured out, but Mike always knows best. :) Tim Mike Borgelt wrote: At 11:04 PM 23/06/2009, you wrote: One reason I fly gliders is because they don't have motors. Or 30 litres of inflammab

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASW 20 tri jet!

One reason I fly gliders is because they don't have motors. Or 30 litres of inflammable fuel on board. :) Cheers Tim DMcD wrote: Try to think at least one step ahead, people. I don't think the fuel consumption is a huge issue. Yes it is perhaps three times the consumption of a modern

Re: [Aus-soaring] TIGER: 1/3 off sale!

Simon, If anyone on this list slags off at a scorer, I will be seeking the services of a good lawyer immediately. Has anyone ever met a good lawyer? Oh dear, lawyers do not seem to be on the list... Cheers Tim simon holding wrote: Ross, I like to read all this stuff so that people can

Re: [Aus-soaring] Motor Glider 911

It was a Porsche. Stuart & Kerri Ferguson wrote: Hi, Does anyone on this group know anything about "Motor Glider 911" An aircraft using this callsign was heard operating into Canberra Airport this afternoon. SDF ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Au

Re: [Aus-soaring] Waypoint files

Colin Campbell wrote: I have purchased a Binatone Carerra in car navigation system and loaded xcsoar, but need a waypoint file in Cambridge format. I use Seeyou on my PC, which uses CUP file format. The options are to obtain a conversion program or if ask any kind person to email a copy of thei

Re: [Aus-soaring] XCOM 760

Brian wrote: G'day We are thinking of putting an XCOM 760 Transceiver in our glider. Our main reason is to allow us to monitor the local CTAF whilst being on a glider frequency. This radio seems to do all that we want. Any feedback on the XCOM 760 please? Brian __

Re: [Aus-soaring] re- control inspections

And perhaps one final item should be on everyone's checklist, just before the rope becomes taut or you push the throttle forward: "Takeoffs are optional - landings are compulsory". Cheers Tim Mike Borgelt wrote: The FAA issues a blanket waiver against the normal control disconnection/reco

[Aus-soaring] Something to consider

Hi all, I have quoted this before, a couple of years ago. I think it's worth repeating. "Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig". (Robert A Heinlein) Perhaps we could all just agree to differ. Cheers Tim ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] I'm happy with the GFA

Paul Bart wrote: 2009/4/27 Mark Rowe > I would rather have a small brain and a big dxxx anyway. Making sure the blood supply stays in an equilibrium? :) Mark --

Re: [Aus-soaring] I'm happy with the GFA

Me 3. Thanks for putting the positive view. The GFA has its share of faults, but I applaud and support all those who work constructively to improve it. I may not always agree with their approaches, but If I do not, then there are ways for my voice to be heard. Remember also that this list i

Re: [Aus-soaring] reasons not to care

evel. Cheers Tim Emilis Prelgauskas wrote: Tim Shirley The structure matters only to the extent that it affects the outcome for members, and its not clear to me that a better outcome would necessarily result. Sean Jorgensen-Day You may find that like many other members we simply do

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Board members: TERM OF OFFICE - proposed change to 8 years service limit from 5 years

Robert, I'm inclined to agree with Sean. The structure matters only to the extent that it affects the outcome for members, and its not clear to me that a better outcome would necessarily result. I expect the same people - the ones who like to be involved in the political aspects of the spor

[Aus-soaring] IGC Ranking

Hi all, For your information, I have added the results of the Qualifying Grand Prix flown at Narromine. As a result, our top 5 pilots are: 1. Graham Parker (#35) 2. Peter Temple (#43) 3. Bruce Taylor (#77) 4. Phil Ritchie (#84) 5. David Jansen (#110) Australia is ranked 9th, ahead of t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel

To some people, GFA bashing IS a religion. Halleuiah. rolf a. buelter wrote: Thank goodness, for a moment I thought we advanced from GFA bashing to religion, glad to see that we're back to normal. The always miserable Mr. Buelter > From: wommamuku...@bigpond.com > To: aus-soaring@lists.in

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Board Term of Office

Hi all, The extent to which we embrace democracy in any organisation is somewhere on a scale between dictatorship at one end and popular votes on every decision, at the other. Clearly one end of this scale is highly dangerous, the other is hopelessly inefficient. It is very reasonable for us

Re: [Aus-soaring] Waypoint lists

DMcD wrote: HA If you wanted to select a set of waypoints from a list using some navigation program, where the subset of waypoints lay within a rectangle or along a track, how is this done? Using programs such as SeeYou, it is possible to sort a database by distance or bearing from a home waypo

Re: [Aus-soaring] Making retrieves easier??

I had always thought that it was the British who actually invented Latitude and Longitude. It seems rather unnecessary to use anything else. Cheers Tim Stuart & Kerri Ferguson wrote: Adam, A lot easier to give your crew the Lat/Long they enter it into your cars GPS Navigator

[Aus-soaring] IGC Ranking

Hi all, For your information, the IGC Ranking List has now been updated with all results from Australian National Championship classes in 2008/9. See http://www.fai.org/gliding/rankings/ Congratulations to our current top 10: 42. Peter Temple 78. Bruce Taylor 83. Phil Ritchie 100. Graham Pa

Re: [Aus-soaring] Grand Prix

rix for media for sale to the media? SDF *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Tim Shirley *Sent:* Monday, 8 December 2008 11:33 PM *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soarin

Re: [Aus-soaring] Grand Prix

I suspect that a sports promoter would encourage gliding to do one or more of the following 3 B's in order to raise its profile: 1. Betting. If there was money on it, even SPOT tracking would get interesting - and in fact, gambling money would pay for the best trackers money could buy. 2.

Re: [Aus-soaring] amazing

It is probably worth noting that Club Class in Australia is restricted to those gliders accepted internationally in the club class. The highest performing glider allowed is an ASW20 - LS8 is not eligible. These pilots compete for the Australian Championship in Club Class, and are eligible for

Re: [Aus-soaring] QLD Easter comp 2009

It could be at easter... james crowhurst wrote: Anyone know the dates for the 2009 QLD Easter comp. I presume it is at Dalby this year? Find your ideal job with SEEK Time for change?

[Aus-soaring] Contact for David Wilson

Hi all, Does anyone have a contact for David Wilson? Cheers Tim ___ 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] Glider Tracking V1.0

I am very pleased to hear that the pilots will be alive. Cheers Tim Mal Bruce wrote: Robert, Spot does not send out altitude the tracking is on GoogleMaps. The product I am looking at sends out altitude and plays on GoogleEarth my preference three dimensional or GoogleMaps and the possibil

Re: [Aus-soaring] Where to from here?

JR, My point exactly, though I don't think you intended it :). Why does gliding treat instructors as adults and everyone else like potentially irresponsible children? It's not that way in any other form of aviation. The whole point of being an independent operator is so you can operate inde

Re: [Aus-soaring] Where to from here?

a GA grade one instructor rating perhaps Mike would accept me for his annual check!! [perhaps a ropebreak at 200' for a start]:) Tom --- On *Sun, 10/19/08, Tim Shirley /<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>/* wrote: From: Tim Shirley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Aus-soaring] Where to

[Aus-soaring] Where to from here?

An excess of pPrunes was having its usual effect, so I thought I might ask a slightly different question. Gliding today - like it or not - is largely a sport and/or recreation involving high-tech and expensive equipment which requires high levels of skill, resources and dedication to get the b

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Gets a Bagging on Pprune

Robert, I have no difficulty with your first three points - after all that is the way GA has operated for ever, so there is no obvious reason why gliding could not follow the same model. I would certainly support anything that reduces the "nanny" approach which the current system encourages.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fossett

Given the length of time it took to find him, I had rather been hoping for a different ending to the story - perhaps involving a parachute, an insurance policy, a beach and a blonde. R.I.P. Mike Borgelt wrote: Steve Fossett's aircraft has been found. http://www.avweb.com/ Mike Borgelt In

Re: [Aus-soaring] Soaring Australia November

Internode crashed because of a simulated ethernet cable break which resulted in a premature disconnect in the teardrop circuit components. This resulted in a severe server drop followed by a stall of all emails at at altitude insufficient for recovery. Our highly trained instructor panel is w

Re: [Aus-soaring] Independent operator requirements

bout. As a level 3 instructor at our club, I am obligated to make THINKING adherence to the manual throughout our training programme. Cheers, Jeff. --- On *Mon, 8/9/08, Tim Shirley /<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>/* wrote: From: Tim Shirley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Independent operator requirements

lled manner it hardly has the same risk as a 'real' emergency, and it's a bloody good way of ensuring people really do know what they are doing. Certainly not the actions of a lunatic Mike - I find that statement just a tad ridiculous. Cheers, Richard --- On Sun, 7/9/08, Tim Shi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Independent operator requirements

It is indeed a very strange form of flight training, to simulate an emergency by deliberately creating a real one. Cheers Tim Mike Borgelt wrote: At 06:56 PM 7/09/2008, you wrote: In our club the annual check consists of two flights covering all key aspects of flight competency including

[Aus-soaring] Unsubscribe

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Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: Starting Procedure

, aus-soaring will do very nicely - but if you want something more, go straight to your directly elected representatives. If they are not listening, you elected the wrong people. It is a great relief to be in the position of being able to give gratuitous advice :) Cheers Tim Robert Hart wrote:

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: Starting Procedure

Interesting problem this... Perhaps we are all forgetting that the ONLY reason any change is being considered at all, is in response to a motion passed at a Pilots meeting. Most of the comments on the subject appear to be asking the NCC, which consists almost 100% of representatives directly

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: Starting Procedure

Hi all, Just a comment from a scorer's perspective - it is easy to police a maximum height for the entire pre-start period in SeeYou by defining a competition-specific airspace lower limit over the entire area (just like DDSC is forced to do by an official limit). By the way, is it thought t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: IMPROVED GOVERNANCE & DIRECT ELECTION OF THE GFABOARD

I must admit to being a tad underwhelmed. I was hoping for some more fundamental changes in return for putting the current GFA Board against the wall. One minor problem with democracy is that no matter who you vote for (or how), you end up electing a politician. Perhaps Mike Borgelt is right

[Aus-soaring] May Stats

Hi All, It seemed like last month was pretty busy on the list, so I looked again at the stats. I had stopped doing this last year only because the numbers were so similar each month that there was little point. However, here we go for May 2008: Nbr of emails: 387 Nbr of contributo

Re: [Aus-soaring] Start procedures

Hi all, Speaking only as a pilot (and I can now, since I no longer have a position on NCC) it puzzles me about what the difference is, except for putting wave and cloud flying out of play. There is a natural upper limit before the start - it is either the top of convection or cloudbase. If

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

Hi all, The long term average of GFA membership is in the order of 3000 from the early 70's on. The reason I can say this with some knowledge is that I was responsible for the first computerised GFA membership system (~1978) and for all subsequent systems up to about 2000 when commercially p

Re: [Aus-soaring] RE pawnee engine option

Here we go again. The most popular single topic on this list in 2007 was about tow cars. The best way to lower your fuel consumption is to stay in the air. :-) Tim Dennis Hipperson wrote: Of course you could also use LPG. Robert your C5 using 6Lt/100Km would cost you $9.88 /100Km in Melbo

[Aus-soaring] GFA Annual Performance Awards

I will need some evidence of the flight of course - either an IGC file from a logger, or a statement from the Official Observer. The awards will be presented at the GFA AGM in Adelaide in September. Cheers Tim Shirley GFA Trophies Officer ___ Aus-s

Re: [Aus-soaring] Waynes Rule

Sorry guys, but as usual you are barking up the wrong tree. The mystery is not how thermals work. Who gives a rats about that? What I want to know is why they work better for Bruce Taylor and Ingo Renner. :) Cheers Tim Mark Newton wrote: On 02/05/2008, at 1:51 PM, Terry Neumann wrote:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sideslip landing

Back in about 1968/9, Alexander Schleicher produced the ASW12 - a fibreglass glider with a span of about 20m, glide angle well over 45 - a seriously hot ship at the time and a worthy competitor for the early Nimbus and Kestrels of the day. One of the ways AS decided to achieve this was to not

Re: [Aus-soaring] Comps next season - help!

The multiclass Nationals are at Benalla in January. I believe the middle 2 weeks. Adam Woolley wrote: > > G'day All, > > Got until COB 28th March '08 to get my Annual Leave bid form in (and > wont be able to see a computer after 2pm tomorrow). I've checked out > when the QLD States and the C

Re: [Aus-soaring] Komet trailer ramp jack.

http://www.buckscoop.com.au/forums/showthread.php?p=4300 rolf a. buelter wrote: > I believe the RACV sells electric (12V) powered one's. > Rgds - Rolf > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Don Woodward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: > > > Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 12:37 P

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: -ASG29 handicaps

Phil, Tobi Geiger, who is chair of the handicap committee, flies an LS4. He came 5th in Standard Class at Temora. He was beaten by a Discus A (Bruce Campbell), an LS8 (Miles Gore-Brown), a Discus B (Terry Cubley) and an SZD55 (Tom Gilbert). I have some difficulty believing that he wasn't beaten

Re: [Aus-soaring] -ASG29 handicaps

proposer published an exhaustive > discussion of the methodology in AG. It was little understood (and > therefore unpopular), at the time and the whole idea lapsed very > quickly after the (one?) trial. > > > > Do you recall/know any of this? > > > > Gary > >

Re: [Aus-soaring] -ASG29 handicaps

Hi all, The current GFA handicap committee consists of Tobi Geiger, Bruce Taylor, Shinzo Takizawa, and ( I think) Hank Kauffmann. No doubt you could approach any or all of those guys for their views, and judging by recent comments here some of you could perhaps offer your services to improve thei

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding at Stanwell Park - 1930s-style

Careful what you say about Easter weather, Phil. You will ruin the Qld Easter comp. Phil wrote: > The sign on a local church currently reads "If this was hell it would be > called a cool change". > > Funnily enough despite so many days around 38-40 degrees the inversion > hasn't come down. We'v

[Aus-soaring] Logger Calibration

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can get a logger calibration done? Preferably in the Canberra area, but I am happy to send it somewhere if necessary. Thanks Tim ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscr

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gawler regatta

If competition gliding has got to the stage where a South Australian regatta is stealing competitors from one in Queensland (or the reverse), then the sport is healthy indeed. Cheers Tim Robert Hart wrote: > Phil wrote: > >> Hi all >> >> We are reinstating the Gawler Easter Regatta. There w

Re: [Aus-soaring] Global warming discussion Sigh. Again.

"Eppur si muove" D S Baker wrote: > Oh wow, the universe revolves around us too! > > On 02/01/2008, *JR* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > wrote: > > Its because the world is Flat !! > JR > > - Original Message - > *From:* Gus Stewart

[Aus-soaring] Competition Rules and Legal Responsibilities

There has been a bit of chat in the last few days on the subject of competition rules, some of it implying that the rules and by extension competition organisers are less than conscientious about enforcing penalties for airspace violations. As someone who has more than a little involvement with co

[Aus-soaring] Nationals Email addresses

Hi, I am wishing to contact a number of pilots who are Multiclass Nationals entrants, but I don't have email addresses. If anyone can help me, please contact me off-list on [EMAIL PROTECTED] The addresses I am looking for are: Catherine Conway David Conway Haidyn Dunn Phil Eldridge Graham Garli

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide airspace

obviously exercised it in this case. Cheers and Merry Christmas to all. Tim Tim Shirley wrote: > The Australian Nationals Rules do not differentiate. > > There is a three-level penalty which is the same as that which > operates at World Comps: first offence, outlanding at the point of &

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide airspace

The Australian Nationals Rules do not differentiate. There is a three-level penalty which is the same as that which operates at World Comps: first offence, outlanding at the point of the offence; second offence, zero for the day; third offence, disqualification. Naturally, an outlanding before

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide airspace

What a silly suggestion. Everyone knows that scorers can only be "trained" with bottles of red. Tim simon holding wrote: > To train the scorers?? :) > Simon > > As David Conway says, "That kind of > education is one of the reasons we run JoeyGlide." > >- mark > >

Re: [Aus-soaring] More scoring on aus-soaring - Nov

e. I just report the stats. Tim Mark Newton wrote: > On 06/12/2007, at 6:52 PM, Tim Shirley wrote: > > >> So far in 6 days of December there have been 91 contributions. Over >> 60% >> of these have no gliding content. >> > > Did you count your

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