[Aus-soaring] Jantar Std 3 for sale

Hi all, I am selling my Jantar Std 3, HNI. It comes with a great dual axle trailer with easy to use fittings and is in good condition. I am asking $30k. Please contact me for details at: bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au Cheers, Ben ***

[Aus-soaring] Refinishing painted wings - complete strip or not?

Hi all, I understand that when refinishing a gelcoat wing it is desirable to remove all old gelcoat prior to painting or re-gelcoating in order to avoid cracking in remnants of the old gelcoat. But what about refinishing painted wings? Is it necessary to remove all the old paint prior to repa

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 86, Issue 35

Carl, I'm our club Puchacz (and our other SZD aircraft) have a factory PU finish. I haven't seen a Polish fibreglass sailplane with gelcoat (not to say they aren't out there). The GFA website is a good resource for Ads. (gfa.org.au) Regards, Ben Message: 1 Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:55:00 +10

[Aus-soaring] Markings

Hi all, I need to put new markings on a glider. What is the norm these days - stickers or paint? Thanks, Ben ** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 88, Issue 6

I think there's something in there (part 45) as an exemption for historic/demonstration aircraft as well which may help. Cheers, Ben SWK wrote: PS This isn't me being totally anal about these issues, I do recall dealing with the AD/AN when they first came out and even now the H17 wil

Re: [Aus-soaring] Markings

Thanks all for the replies - though I've read CASR part 45 and guidance note, plus AN84, I can't find the bit about paint versus stickers?! (actually stickers sound great if underwing markings are not required!) Cheers, Ben *

[Aus-soaring] Hotellier couplings - serviceable?

Hi all, One of my hotelier couplings is not functioning correctly - the spring which drives the wedge was sticking out of the wedge slot. I believe it is deformed and would like it replaced. DG suggested I could change the spring - but I can't see how to access it. It may be that DG thought

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hotellier couplings - serviceable?

Thanks Roger, very helpful. I believe the couplings are standard in-line couplings, unfortunately CGB don't have them. DG also mentioned that new couplings are not of the same standard as the original ones. Regards, Ben Coleman Message: 3 Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:47:13 +1100 From: Roger Druc

[Aus-soaring] Hotellier couplings - serviceable?

Except if the local agent is off racing for two weeks. Cheers, Ben Message: 6 Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:18:18 +1100 From: "Tim Shirley" Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Hotellier couplings - serviceable? To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'" Message-ID: <008c01cbb3dc

[Aus-soaring] Wanted - LS4/6/7 Backrest Cable/Fittings

Hi all, I am looking for the backrest adjusting fittings for an LS4/6/7 - my aircraft is missing everything but the aluminium track and the seat back itself. If you know of a broken aircraft or other parts source I'd love to hear about it! Thanks, Ben Coleman _

[Aus-soaring] Becker radio repair

Hi all, The Becker 3201 in my glider is not working (no display). Does anyone here know/recommend someone to examine and repair or pronounce dead? Thanks, Ben ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscrip

[Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

Hi all, I'm about to wire in a new transceiver and note it has an audio input for your CD player, ipod etc. Which got me wonderingdo any of you listen to music while soaring? What music is it, or what would it be if you did? Cheers, Ben ___ Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 91, Issue 48

What, you mean common sense? Simon Holding wrote: ... Is this proof that as pilots we are able to tap into a sense that we don't normally use? ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 91, Issue 49

"The only way is up" by Yazz would be on my playlist for after those low saves. Cheers, Ben Message: 4 Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:14:46 +1000 From: Nelson Handcock Subject: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso

[Aus-soaring] PDA/PNA - protrait or landscape?

Hi all, For users of PDA/PNAs in the cockpit - do you have them oriented in portrait or landscape? Why? Cheers, Ben ** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the indiv

[Aus-soaring] LS6b "GUG" for sale

n original gelcoat. L-nav, flarm and new Xcom radio. $65,000. For details please contact me via email bcoleman "at" xstratacoal.com.au Cheers, Ben ** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and inte

[Aus-soaring] Brand new EDS O2D1 oxygen system for sale $600

I have a brand new, unused EDS O2D1 system with AL180 cylinder and holster pack for immediate sale. $600 plus postage. I have 2 days to make a deal before she goes into a box for a few years! Ph 0408 630 968 Cheers, Ben ** T

[Aus-soaring] Oxy system sold

Previously advertised oxy system is now sold. Cheers, Ben ** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have rec