Can someone describe what these waves are and how they are propagated?
Are they soarable?
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Why can't it be flown as an 'experimental'?
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Anyone from Camden reading here ?
This is the post-35 year life extension program, that required individually
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But don't we now fly to GPS co-ordinates rather than physical landmarks? I
thought physical landmarks went the way of the turn-point camera - even though
they are my preference.
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I don't know if Rolf's response was intended as sarcasm but 'The idea is to fly
in air that's going up' is pretty good advice. If only we ever taught students
this simple maxim then everything would be a lot easier i.e.think about where
you're pointing the glider rather than meandering around me
I once saw a Hornet run over the wingtip of a Puchatek when a pilot tried to do
this. The airfield had two grass strips with a centre bitumen strip, all 5000ft
long, with no other traffic and nothing on the ground except the gridded-up
gliders at one end and on one grass side. Absolutely unneces
I once saw a Hornet run over the wingtip of a Puchatek when a pilot tried to do
this. The airfield had two grass strips with a centre bitumen strip, all 5000ft
long, with no other traffic and nothing on the ground. Absolutely unnecessary
then, and it would be a rare event on almost any gliding a
Is there such a thing as a 'portable' transponder? The wave season has started
at Boonah (strong climbs last weekend, the upper limit of which was limited by
Controlled airspace) and a Transponder is required. It would be very useful if
there was a 'portable transponder' that could be moved from
Hi Liegh, I suspect you already know the answer, so why ask the question? If
you wanted to know that why not ring GFA? I doubt that anyone from GFA will
answer in this forum even though I suspect 'they' monitor it. So, jump away!
Dave
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Yep - looks to be down at the moment.
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Subject: [Aus-soaring] gfa web site
Can someone outbthere tell me please why i can not log onto www.gfa.org.au ???
Ron
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Found this link recently:
http://soaringcafe.com/2012/02/krosno-phoenix-from-the-ashes/
They're re-badging the Puchatek and calling it the Peregrine. No mention of
'Life' anywhere in their literature though.
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From: emilis prelgauskas
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Wed, 13 April, 2011 10:52:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Where to sit on tow?
In a changing
Good morning DDD,
lovely QLD day today, tell Mum to have a nice day at Nans.
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Sent: Mon, 11 April, 2011 7:48:55 AM
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Good morning
Good morning DDD.
Miserable SA
>Fair enough Gary, maybe it is just me, but I would rather see five emails
>>>that
>>>may violate the non commercial status of this forum rather than one angry
>>>one.
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Where is it located?
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Subject: [Aus-soaring] Fwd: ulf for sale
Begin forwarded message:
> From: "KL & NE Duggan"
> Date: 8 March
Bravo, Mike, Bravo!
Dave
From: Mike Borgelt
To: p...@kurstjens.com; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Fri, 4 March, 2011 8:34:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] proposed windfarms?
At 07:44 AM 4/03/2011, you wrote:
> The item below
Hmmm..alto-stratus with some mammatus, but a bit hard to tell from the photo
without some perspective (to give a rough guide to height). Were there any
storms about? Looks to be in the afternoon.
Dave
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Hi,
just wondering if anyone on this list has some sort of plans/drawing for a
simple t-hangar and suggestions on different building material types. There are
plenty of t-hangars built but those who built them no longer seem to be around.
Any ideas would be great and any difficulties that you m
Great - now can someone tell me what it means?!
Dave
From: mart
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Sent: Sat, 30 October, 2010 10:15:08 AM
Subject: [Aus-soaring] dg-ls
Hi All,
I copy/pasted this from a Dutch forum:
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am owne
Can someone please supply me with the email address of the contact person for
contributions to the GFA mag?
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Hi Scott,
here are the details:
Hi GQ Members,
To facilitate the ongoing development of soaring skills of glider pilots in
Queensland, GQ has initiated a lecture series that will be ongoing over the
coming months. The next lecture will be conducted on Tuesday the 2nd of
November. If you ha
From: Mike Borgelt
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Wed, 15 September, 2010 9:37:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] old historical film clip
While in Perth recently I visited an old glider pilot from the 70s and model
aircraf
om: Ian Mc Phee
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>DARYL CONNELL ; Brett ; Dave Boulter ; Dave Donald ; STO Airworthiness ; Gavin
>Wills ; ann...@hwy.com.au
> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 9:56 AM
> Subject: [Aus-soaring] Jack Igguld
n
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DARYL CONNELL ; Brett ;
Dave Boulter ; Dave Donald
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Sent: Wed, 13 October, 2010 10:50:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Jack Iggulden -the end of an era at age 94
Macc
Why would you want a taildragger 150/152 (even though they exist)? If you get
a
tricycle 150/152 that nearly every GA pilot trained on, they are a ready source
of tug pilots (when endorsed). And you don't have all of the issues of ground
handling that goes with a taildragger.
Airframe 20k
Eng
I've had a tow behind a Super Dimona, two up in a moderately loaded Blanik. On
a
15c day, with 10 knots of headwind, and 100ft AMSL we used about 2500ft for the
combination to lift off from short grass. Initial acceleration and rate of
climb
was very modest (circa 300ft/min), and the entire ex
Or is it that the accidents/incidents are being reported? Who knows, they may
actually learn how they are hurting themselves.
Dave
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Sent: Thu, 19 August, 2010 4:11:22 PM
Subject: [Aus-soaring]
Sorry Mark - everything I said is true though!!
Dave
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From: Mark Newton
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Wed, 18 August, 2010 8:08:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Cool video
On 18/08/2010, at 1:42 PM, Ben Loxton wrote:
> is indeed
Does anyone know anything about this?
http://www.news.com.au/world/woman-killed-when-wings-fall-off-glider/story-e6frfkyi-1225904193456
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Thanks everyone - got it - I did a google search but didn't turn up what you
guys did!!
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Anyone know where I might get an MNav manual?
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Is there anything else around like it, for a non-iphone i.e. for anything
google
android like HTC Desire phone?
Dave
From: Derek Ruddock
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Wed, 4 August, 2010 8:08:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soari
Hey Adam, it didn't work on IE8, either from the link or the re-direct.
Dave
From: Adam Webb
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Thu, 15 July, 2010 10:49:02 PM
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Australian Junior Gliding Club News
Evening
Thanks Michael, particularly with respect to the speed and lowering the nose.
If only ever this lesson was learned, then accidents/incidents would drop
dramatically.
At Harry's suggestion I cruised the BGA Safe Winch Site and looked at the
simulations http://www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/safety/win
The wing tip runner does not 'manage' the take off process - the pilot does.
There seems to be a trend whereby pilots think that the launch process is
something that is controlled by the wing-runner and they are a passive
participant - this is completely wrong. The take-off process does not happ
I'm against the use of radio to report speeds. We've had instances of other VHF
radio users making spurious calls when the glider is being launched and if only
for this reason then I am opposed to it. And I think the wing down aerotow
retrieves is a bit of a red herring - two very different thin
Maybe a dud pilot!
Dave
From: "Texler, Michael"
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Thu, 20 May, 2010 1:32:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] New Non Controlled Aerodrome ops (hopefully useful
rant)
>If a pilot says something on
Got a 404 error from that link Mike - any other suggestions? There's nothing on
the index page to help either.
Dave
From: Mike Borgelt
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Fri, 14 May, 2010 7:11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] P
Yes, output *.igc trace has altitude. Estimated position error unknown. No
pressure altitude makes it invalid for badges where a barograph required. Put
through SeeYou does all the usual stuff.
Dave
From: Mike Borgelt
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Hi Brian,
how much you want to pay will largely determine what you will buy. Very few
instruments are small enough to fit in the pocket - the FlywithCE does however
and is about $150 from Al Sim at Go Soaring. It also has limited ability to
claim badge flights later down the track. If you just
Totally agree, keep them coming Robert! Your site has some good information,
and all of us could benefit from any information that will help us.
Regards,
Dave
From: erich wittstock
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Thu, 29 A
I'm just curious about what type of check flight this was? They can have
various flavours, but I've got some serious issues about this one, even at the
most basic level.
Dave
From: John Parncutt
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Se
For me it's a bit of a Science vs Art argument. The instrument will help to
find the next thermal (within range of the instrument) but says nothing about
how the day is developing in 5/10/30/60/120 minutes. The horizontal component
(as well as the vertical) may be useful in shear. Interesting t
Tim, can you let us know if there are any pending approvals or applications?
The reason I ask this is that I could go and buy the FlywithCE flight recorder
and then some of my existing equipment becomes approved i.e. a Garmin 72 GPS
and Joey Barograph.
Regards,
Dave
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From: Mike Cleaver
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Mon, 15 February, 2010 2:30:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Average versus median (I am being Mr. Picky...)
Anoth
Well, no - you wrote that you could supply the information.
'I invite you to say that to the people involved in adrenaline sports in
person, I would enjoy seeing the results'. - I think the implied threat is
unnecessary or do you need someone else to do you dirty-work?
You still haven't answere
Hi GQ Members,
To facilitate the ongoing development of soaring skills of glider
pilots in Queensland, GQ coaches have initiated a lecture series that
will be ongoing over the coming months. The first such lecture will be
conducted on Tuesday the 23rd of February.
Where:
The 2 Wing AAFC buil
Please stir - I think you've hit the nub of the issue and it is that we must
begin to 'own' the problem, admit to the deficiencies (wherever they may exist
whether they are systemic or organisational) to commit to learn and improve.
However, I don't know if it's a valid metric to compare our ope
No David, you've got five to go. If you take out the medically caused incident
(he could have done that in his shower or car, so it doesn't count) that's 5 to
go. - the multi-list page actually only had two accidents.
And just to refresh your memory;
'I can post at least 10 links to fatal accid
Thanks Tom - I broadly agree with all that you've written. However, it seems to
be a matter of target marketing and market segmentation. I'd suggest that the
junior demographic would be more likely to be attracted to the 'thrill/danger'
aspect, whereas the older demographic could be attracted to
ou?
I can't comment on the '50's -a bit early for me. How about you, Dave?
Please try to address the issues. And try to make some helpful suggestions this
time. The swearing also only demeans you.
Dave
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I thought it was absolute crap, and did nothing for the image of gliding. The
segment started with (words to the effect) "sure it's dangerous, they crash all
the time". Great stuff. It was also shown after a segment where they all went
bungee jumping so is this where we want our sport to be posi
Hi Cath,
I just emailed Boyd Moody who is the AusFIC Group Leader - Data; Australian
Flight Information Centre (AusFIC) at Air Services Australia, who says that the
developer has an agreement with AsA for the program and NAIPS access. The tool
will allow a flight plan to be submitted and this
No way - Blaniks and K13 are superb trainers. Anything that you've got to hang
weights off to make it spin is not good enough as a trainer. A trainer has to
'bite' if ill treated, just like the 70% percent of gliders out there.
Puchtrucks are OK and do most things admirably including spinning. T
But why would you take Puchatek wings to the nationals?
Dave
From: Stuart Welsby
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Tue, 15 December, 2009 2:25:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Weighing scales
I'm hoping someone can help me
Adam, I've got a standard Targus usb/serial port converter and from memory have
to use a null modem cable with the (older) EW Model d logger. The manual
describes the lead as being 'special'. With the null modem cable the EW works
faultlessly after the correct ports are assigned in the system to
[Aus-soaring] Reflex car launching
What is your strip length, and what sort of altitudes do you
get?
Dave Long
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Donald
Sent: Wednesday, 25 November 2009 10:12 AM
To: Discussio
No probs - probably tonight.
Regards,
Dave
From: "opsw...@bigpond.net.au"
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Cc: Dave Donald
Sent: Wed, 25 November, 2009 2:26:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Reflex car launching
Could
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Reflex car launching
Dave Donald wrote:
>
>At Boonah we use an Auto-tow system with a 2-to-1 reduction and
>rope. The rope goes from the glider, around a fixed pulley (fixed in
>the ground but spins), under the F250 which has a pulley mounted
>horizontally a
?
-Cath
On 25/11/2009, at 9:41 AM, Dave Donald wrote:
At Boonah we use an Auto-tow system with a 2-to-1 reduction and rope. The rope
goes from the glider, around a fixed pulley (fixed in the ground but spins),
under the F250 which has a pulley mounted horizontally and then back to a fixed
At Boonah we use an Auto-tow system with a 2-to-1 reduction and rope. The rope
goes from the glider, around a fixed pulley (fixed in the ground but spins),
under the F250 which has a pulley mounted horizontally and then back to a fixed
point (the bottom of the fixed pulley) and attached by a sha
If anyone would like a reference with respect to Adams bona fides, I'd be happy
to provide it at icans...@y7mail.com.au
Regards,
Dave
From: Henderson
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Wed, 18 November, 2009 7:09:16 PM
Subject
Very nice scenery Bernard but pretty basic aerobatics in the '21. We've got a
couple of guys at Boonah who demonstrate the '21 more fully than this (and
within the envelope of course) and soon we intend to run a National Aerobatics
comp. And if you really want unlimited aerobatics (and I mean un
Covered pretty well here too - as error No.5
http://scienceandpublicpolicy.org/monckton/goreerrors.html
Dave
From: Mike Borgelt
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Sent: Thu, 5 November, 2009 9:19:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Fwd:
Does anyone have an EW Model D Logger for sale?
Dave
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I've got needs a new Li-Ion internal battery.
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So, Mike, if I hook up my Garmin 72 (no pressure sensor) to my Joey and
the Joey starts recording, is it getting the pressure data from the
barograph or GPS altitude from the GPS for the trace? I know that it will
output an IGC file (with a G Number?)but will this combination (perhaps)
satisfy what
Dear John,
as the President of Gliding Queensland in Australia, I would be pleased if
you could convey our heartfelt loss to Rays family. He was a true gliding
pioneer and his loss will be sorely felt.
Regards,
Dave Donald
Gliding Queensland
>> I deeply regret having to inform th
Go to http://www.glidingqueensland.org.au/contactus.html
Kevin's address is there - and checkout our cool site!!
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> Has anyone got Kevin Rodda's email address thanks
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I have some.
Patch
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Does anyone know where I can get a tyre for a Ka6 - it's a weird 4.95 x
something.
Dave
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Dave, I've got one of those boxes that will convert a VHS tape to DVD - just
bung in the VHS and a blank DVD, press one button and zappo!!...instant copy
from the tape to dvd. Quality is surprising good too. If you'd like to
contact me off line about an address to send it to I'd be happy to do the
Perhaps I missed the subtlety of it Mal, but what's this doing on this forum?
Dave
> http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,24206300-5001021,00.html
>
> Private eye Brett Sutcliffe axed for impersonating police
> http://www.mals.net/lk/pages/DSC00354.htm
>
> Wonder if he is Bathurs
Can someone tell me where in Australia this glider is located? The
Japanese owner has a Japanese contact address but it's on the Australian
Register. Anyone tell me the story?
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Hi Ben, I wouldn't say any more about this as the hole you've dug for
yourself is getting deeper and deeper..
Cheers,
Dave
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> From: "Texler, Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
>> >It helps to remove the rudder lock during pre-flight, it was
>> discovered on cli
Now I know why I keep this stuff - here's the end result of an email
process that started around 13/07/07. The reference to Alpha and Charlie
relates to two blocks that had been negotiated approximately 10 years ago
between Boonah and Airservices (?), but were withdrawn about 5 years ago.
A letter
Hi John, a couple of us at Boonah have just been through this exercise for
installing an oxygen system in one of the clubs HPH304. We settled on the
single place Mountain High EDS system. All up with medium size bottle and
extra mask it will cost about $1100 which is very reasonable. We actually
we
Terry, if you can wait until early evening I'll get my wife to translate
it. (yes, seriously!!)
Dave
> This link was sent to me this morning by Ake Petterson.
>
> http://www.na.se/artikel.asp?intId=1333986
>
> If someone can translate from the Swedish for us it may throw a little
> light on what
Thanks for that Gavin - and your picture is on the website too!!
I'll have a cruise around in the site and see what I can find. Weather
back here in OZ is magic at the moment.
Regards,
Dave
>
> Dave. Try the website from the club I'm working at. BGGC (UK). Look for
> the 'Solo to Silver' pages
I'm hoping that someone may be able to explain the relationship between
Temperature inversion, dew point/cloud production and High Pressure (and
it's effect on cloud). High pressure (and its associated stability) is a
cloud killer, but why when all a parcel of air has to do is rise and
condense? Wh
Negative on the lantern - was made an optional extra couple of years ago
due to declining sales, but pressure was brought to bear by the Workplace,
Healt h and safety people and it had to be withdrawn..too much pollution
apparently, and you could do yourself a nasty injury if you bumped
it..appar
Yes, there was one developed about 30 years ago, but not as a serious
glider. It was of short span and looked somewhat like a primary glider but
was a biplane. It had two big, flat floats underneath and took off and
landed on water. It was launched behind a boat, and was only intended as a
fun thin
sorry Patch, don't have a seat back, but I do have a libelle mainwheel if
anyone is looking for one? (complete with tyre/tube etc.)
Regs,
Dave
> Greetings all and sundry,
> Does anyone have a Glasflugel seat back for Libelle, Hornet, Mossie etc ?
> Damaged OK.
> With or without adjuster.
> Tha
HI Simon,
what's wrong with the one you've got?
Dave
> Alice Springs Gliding Club is looking to replace our IS 28, with
> something similar.
>
> Any of the fine Brasov product out there for sale?
>
>
> Regards,
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I didn't say it.
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Sent: Wednesday, 31 October 2007 12:09 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Victorian State Gliding Championships 2008
It wou
Seems to me some of you blokes are talking out of your vario's at the
moment. ;)
Dave
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I take your point Jeremy, but the Alpin was an ultralight piloted by a
non-GFA member.
Regards,
Dave.
> Does anyone think that the fatal accident rate for gliders has reached a
> crisis point:
>
> 9 Fatalities in the last 4 years
>
> 2004 Astir near Bendigo
>
> 2005 IS29 near Dalby
> Jan
Hi Greg,
20k will buy you a multitude of old glass gliders and some even older
wood/metal/rag and tube machines. The most likely glass gliders around
that money will be Astirs and Std Libelle's. I believe there is an Astir
for sale in WA for under $20k. Both of these aircraft are capable of
cross-c
Word is that the Queensland State Government is going to introduce a
'Visa' system for travel into Queensland. Any non-Queensland resident from
south of the border with superior attitudes, wearing sandals and untanned
will be immediately rejected (but probably greatly received in the
southern state
Greate ideas all, Anthony. The problem that I can see is the very
subjective nature of the determination of the cause/nature of the
accident/incident. Off the top of my head, could be an example where the
nature of the accident was stall/spin and cause could be loss of control.
Maybe these could be
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