Re: [Aus-soaring] Shell 98 and fibreglass

I believe the smell could be Toluene, used as an octane booster. (Maybe) Dennis On 5/02/2015 2:29 pm, Ian Mc Phee wrote: I must admit I used epoxy resin Ciba/G 3600 and not vinyl ester. I am going to try again using vinyl ester. I am doing another trial with shell/liberty 98 and BP 98 w

Re: [Aus-soaring] Registration markings

Peter,Mike, et al, GFA AN 84 1.3 (a) registration marking shall be at least 150mm high, or two thirds of the width of the surface. No VH needed if "G" registration of if operated in Aus. etc,etc Dennis On 8/01/2015 7:37 pm, Peter Champness wrote: Mike, *"I'd replace all that verbiage in P

Re: [Aus-soaring] IS28/29 life extension - contact details needed

Email sent On 5/01/2015 11:04 am, brett pound wrote: Hi there, there was a thread on CQC’s final flight that had an enclosed email - that doesn’t seem to be in the archives intact. http://www.mail-archive.com/aus-soaring%40lists.internode.on.net/msg29008.html is one of the only messages I ca

Re: [Aus-soaring] : Hawaiian Pawnee tug in the drink

I reckon he spun you a line. On 25/12/2014 6:48 pm, Derek Ruddock wrote: That's the outcome of having a 'glider' add-on rating to a power licence. They only need an absolute minimum of hours before they can take rides. When I flew there, I was allowed to take the controls, after briefing the pil

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tost Belly hook

Ian McPhee 0428847642 On 13/12/2014 9:37 pm, "dennis hipperson" <mailto:dennishipper...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi all, Does anyone have a belly hook suitable for an open Cirrus they want to sell. Cheers, Dennis ___

[Aus-soaring] Tost Belly hook

Hi all, Does anyone have a belly hook suitable for an open Cirrus they want to sell. Cheers, Dennis ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tasman New Vario

The B40 has backup power supply on the instrument. Dennis On 6/12/14 3:13 PM, Tim Shirley wrote: Hi all, Thanks heaps to people posting factual information about products of interest to soaring pilots. It is so much more useful than most of the nonsense that passes for comment here. Even i

Re: [Aus-soaring] Water Landing

think it might actually have had the wheel down. Cath On 30 Aug 2014, at 8:07 pm, dennis hipperson mailto:dennishipper...@gmail.com>> wrote: Except in this case no sucking down was evident, nor was any bouncing into the air and plunging nose first as someone mentioned. Dennis On 29/08

Re: [Aus-soaring] Water Landing

Except in this case no sucking down was evident, nor was any bouncing into the air and plunging nose first as someone mentioned. Dennis On 29/08/14 2:52 PM, Mike Borgelt wrote: At 02:39 PM 29/08/2014, you wrote: Surely there are so many variables (fuselage shape, surface of water, C of G posi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Water Landing

Except in this case no sucking down was evident, nor was any bouncing into the air and plunging nose first as someone mentioned. Dennis On 29/08/14 2:52 PM, Mike Borgelt wrote: At 02:39 PM 29/08/2014, you wrote: Surely there are so many variables (fuselage shape, surface of water, C of G posi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Water Landing

Also found this: "Landing on water: Over the years, there has been an on-going debate on whether it is better to land gear up or gear down on water. Current thought from Tom Knauff is to always land gear down. The rationale is that a water landing with gear up will result in the tail touching

Re: [Aus-soaring] Water Landing

And did not turn upside down nor get sucked down which appears to be the theory behind lowering the gear to stop that. This is a link to another pilot who ditched in the sea and lowered the gear and ended upside down, he surmises that the tail may have hit a wave first, but could it also be th

Re: [Aus-soaring] Confor foam

Hi Gary, I too looked at the BGA before I bought and as I recall the shipping was the fly in the ointment,so to speak, again very pricey. Dennis On 25/08/14 8:55 PM, Gary Stevenson wrote: Hi Ron, Good general information here. Thanks. Re BGA pricing: Many combinations are obviously available, b

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm

about the price, new unit is $911.75. So I guess $350 may seem reasonable. Cheers Paul On Aug 23, 2014 8:50 PM, "dennis hipperson" <mailto:dennishipper...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Paul, How much are you after for it. Tell me about it. Dennis On 23/08/14

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm

the price, new unit is $911.75. So I guess $350 may seem reasonable. Cheers Paul On Aug 23, 2014 8:50 PM, "dennis hipperson" <mailto:dennishipper...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Paul, How much are you after for it. Tell me about it. Dennis On 23/08/14 7:46

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm

the price, new unit is $911.75. So I guess $350 may seem reasonable. Cheers Paul On Aug 23, 2014 8:50 PM, "dennis hipperson" <mailto:dennishipper...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Paul, How much are you after for it. Tell me about it. Dennis On 23/08/14 7:46

[Aus-soaring] Tyre

After my foam debacle I thought I would ask the list before I make my next purchase. I need a 400 x 4 tyre, anyone have a supplier. Regards, Dennis ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm

Hi Paul, How much are you after for it. Tell me about it. Dennis On 23/08/14 7:46 PM, Paul Bart wrote: Hi Denis I have an OZ Flarm for sale Cheers Paul On Aug 23, 2014 6:11 PM, "dennis hipperson" <mailto:dennishipper...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi all am looking for

[Aus-soaring] Flarm

Hi all am looking for a second hand flarm any for sale. Regards, Dennis ___ 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] Confor Foam

Whoops, I have just figured it out and have clearly missed something again, sorry for that and apologies. Regards, Dennis On 20/08/14 11:26 AM, rolf a. buelter wrote: Just to clarify - the sheets and prices I cited earlier yield 4 cushions 400 X 450 mm. I purchased 7 each and freight was just o

Re: [Aus-soaring] Confor Foam

Rolf, A good price indeed, however with the foam being 32"x37" (812mmx939) that would only yield 2 pieces of 412mmx469 not 4 which would therefore make each cushion $80, or have I missed something (again). Still an excellent price tho. Regards, Dennis On 20/08/14 11:26 AM, rolf a. buelter

Re: [Aus-soaring] Confor Foam

The figures looked like this Foam: CF47 25mmx400x400 Green CF45 12.5mmx400x400 Blue Cumulus Soaring: CF47 25x400x400 $30 CF45 12.5x400x400 $30 Freight approximately $45.95 USPS Total US$105.95 so around A$113 at todays rates Specialty Foams WA: CF47 25x400x400 $48+GST CF45 12.5x400x400 $24+GST

Re: [Aus-soaring] Confor Foam

Richard,Gary et al, I recently priced such foam from Cumulus and also the WA source, the foam was cheap from Cumulus BUT the shipping was horrendous such that I bit the bullet and bought from WA. They were very good to deal with. Dennis On 19/08/14 10:39 PM, Gary Stevenson wrote: Richard, I am

Re: [Aus-soaring] Woodstock weak link

*From:*aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] *On Behalf Of *dennis hipperson *Sent:* Thursday, 13 March 2014 12:12 AM *To:* aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net *Subject:* Re: [Aus-soaring] Woodstock weak link Gary, Mal's is not a standar

Re: [Aus-soaring] Woodstock weak link

Gary, Mal's is not a standard Woodstock it is 15m wingspan and has been winched, Peter does not winch launch his.AFAIK Cheers, Dennis On 12/03/14 10:58 PM, Gary Stevenson wrote: Hallo Chris, Strongly suggest that you contact the people at Bendigo as per my earlier email advice. Mal and

Re: [Aus-soaring] Astir CS 1000k

1000Km in a Ka6e is even more impressive. http://www.onlinecontest.org/olc-2.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=326850 Dennis On 3/02/14 9:18 PM, Matthew Scutter wrote: I'm interested to know more about the standard class 1000k out and return record - 1000.86km in an Astir CS by G.J Vakkur on 8

Re: [Aus-soaring] The Sunship Game

16 Feb 2014, at 21:08, Ben Loxton <mailto:blox...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Dennis, You can buy the DVD from Paul at Cumulas Soaring! http://cumulus-soaring.com/videos.htm#SunShipGame Cheers, Ben *Ben Loxton* Melbourne, Australia +61 417 421 650 On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 9:22 PM, d

[Aus-soaring] The Sunship Game

Hi all, I'm looking for a copy of "The Sunship Game" anyone have a copy I can aquire?. Cheers, Dennis ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailm

[Aus-soaring] Email address wanted

Does anyone have an email or phone # for Don Able of DDSC, if so please reply off list. Regards, Dennis ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mai

Re: [Aus-soaring] 1980 Komet Trailer

Carac gas struts. Dennis GAS STRUTS Capacity Length With Ball 330N 825mm 008395 435N 825mm 008396 240N 825mm 008397 290N 825mm 008398 100N 525mm 008406 150N 525mm 008407 200N 525mm 008408 250N 525mm 008409 300N 525mm 008410 350N 525mm 008411 400N 525mm 008412 500N 525mm 008413 600N 525mm 008414

Re: [Aus-soaring] 1980 Komet Trailer

Carac trailers in Dandenong have a huge selection of lengths and strengths. http://www.carac.com.au/ Dennis Grant Hudson wrote: Cheers, the strut isn't weak...it appears to bind up at about the 1/2 extended position on the way open. Regards, Grant. On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 5:48 PM, JR

Re: [Aus-soaring] 100 Year anniversary of gliding in Australia

See: http://www.deepsky.com/~firstflight/Pages/gpage6.html for the Smithsonian conspiracy as it's called. Dennis -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of DMcD Sent: Thursday, 7 May 2009 12:53 PM

Re: [Aus-soaring] Avalon Airshow

I heard you both have,..And together whats more. Dennis Patching wrote: Yes you have - Original Message - *From:* JR *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. *Se

Re: [Aus-soaring] Vintage and beautiful or old and ugly.

For those that are interested there is a brief history of this restoration and a picture at: http://www.bendigogliding.org.au/Main/ImageGallery Cheers, Dennis Mike Borgelt wrote: At 10:30 AM 21/12/2008, you wrote: Congratulations Ian on return to service of Ka6. Nice to see some refreshing

Re: [Aus-soaring] Old Joke

And while we're at it I wish Mike would just come out and say what he thinks for a change instead of holding back. :-) Dennis Christopher Mc Donnell wrote: "sensorship", don't worry about Big Brother Ben, the spelling pOlicE are gunna b after U :-) - Original Message - From: "Ben

Re: [Aus-soaring] Auto-tow launch info - the future!

Hi All, Here is some info on single drum winches and a retrieve winch currently in use at Terlet, written by one of the guys on the winch design forum. Dennis Skylaunch was just in the Netherlands to deliver their Skylaunch 2 to the Dutch National Gliding Center in Terlet which Terl

Re: [Aus-soaring] Auto-tow launch info-Lasham demo

lider? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Hipperson Sent: Tuesday, 10 June 2008 4:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Auto-tow launch info-Lasham demo That is of cours

Re: [Aus-soaring] Auto-tow launch info-Lasham demo

That is of course the retrieve winch , not the launch winch. Dennis Nigel Andrews wrote: An example of winch at the glider end: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlAMPb_IqaM Nig -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Wilson Sent: Tuesda

Re: [Aus-soaring] Canopy Latch Mechanism Wanted - Std Libelle 201B

Good luck Mark, I posted the same request around a year ago and got no replies. If you get more than one offered I am still interested in one. Dennis Mark Bower wrote: I'm seeking a complete Libelle canopy latch mechanism for an existing canopy frame to be fitted to my AUS based Std Libelle. P

Re: [Aus-soaring] diesel pricing

Don't forget that in NZ on top of the Diesel pump price you must pay a user tax for Diesel powered cars as well and display the sticker on the windscreen. Dennis Wayne Carter wrote: Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 00:57:03 +1000 From: "stuart smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] RE paw

Re: [Aus-soaring] RE pawnee engine option

Of course you could also use LPG. Robert your C5 using 6Lt/100Km would cost you $9.88 /100Km in Melbourne with the current fuel price of $1.64Lt My 4lt Falcon on LPG uses 12.5 Lt/100km costing $7.61/100Km with the current price of 60.9cLt. Dennis http://www.aip.com.au/pricing/retail/diesel/

[Aus-soaring] BINATONE X350 GPS

To the person who is using/playing with this product, could they please email me off list. Cheers, Dennis ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mai

Re: [Aus-soaring] Alice Springs movie

Has anyone taped this documentary, is there a copy available?? Dennis Adam Woolley wrote: Good to see that the winch from 'Wings across the center' is still there - love that doco! Wonder when it'll be shown on TV again?? For those of you that haven't heard of 'Wings Across the Center', it's

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ka 6 E 1045 km

how come the igc file seems to be for an Elfe S4?? Dennis Mal Bruce wrote: > http://www3.onlinecontest.org/olc-2.0/gliding/getScoring.html?scoringId=200&pilotId=18110 > > http://www3.onlinecontest.org/olc-2.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?flightId=1397036202 > > > Mal > > > http://narromineglidingclub.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Family Tow Car

Re: Fuel price in NZ. Current price of ULP in Auckland $1.59 Current price of diesel in Auckland $1.09 Consider a 1000Km trip with trailer. Fuel useage based on Cathrine Conways figures Petrol car 13lt 100Km = 130 lt = $206.7 Diesel vehicle 13lt 100Km = 130lt = $141.7 + $30 = $171.7 So Aus d

Re: [Aus-soaring] Chuckle

Actually I heard it in the AIR FORCE many long years ago. Dennis Ben Jones wrote: That line is actually a ARMY line. and never laugh at the sargent who says it to you it snowballs back.. - Original Message - *From:* Christopher Mc Donnell

Re: [Aus-soaring] Promoting Gliding

Yep absence of the word noted. Ahhhang on a minute :-D Derek Ruddock wrote: majority of existing pilots would be severely disadvantages by such a shift. (Note the absence of the word paradigm J) ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soarin

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sporting Licences

That scenario has nothing to do with drug tests :-) Dennis simon holding wrote: JR - it's a changed world. We is now subject to drug tests. The vision of Leigh Bunting stepping out of his Grunau, and being accosted by a lab coat wearing functionary (yourself)looking for a urine sample at Borde

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

Perhaps it should be renamed Landing Check, then it would not matter if you are downwind to land or straight in it's a Landing check. Which is surely the point of the check. What think you. Dennis Matthew Gage wrote: Exactly why a rigid downwind check is not a good idea, but training to have

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hydration - unloading

Make mental note never fly under MG . But of course with Flarm you would know if there was anyone in the vicinity BTW.I suppose you use yellow crystals Dennis PTB wrote: Put jelly crystals in the bag! Makes a firm(ish) pleasant smelling mass, eliminates risk of spillage... Matthew Gag

Re: [Aus-soaring] Libelle Canopy Lock

s, Dennis Robert Hart wrote: Dennis Hipperson wrote: Does anyone have a complete libelle canopy lock they can spare. Does this mean you can actually lock Libelle pilots into their gliders? Now there's a thought... ...(humming the G&S tune from the Mikado &quo

Re: [Aus-soaring] Book Idea

Stuart & Kerri FERGUSON wrote: The Libelle Canopy lock topic got well of trackwas it resolved. Not as yet. Dennis ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://list

[Aus-soaring] Libelle Canopy Lock

Does anyone have a complete libelle canopy lock they can spare. Cheers, Dennis Hipperson ___ 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

Re: [Aus-soaring] NASA, a Super Blanik and Dynamic Soaring

Mike try here. http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.lfm.mw.tum.de/lfm_sources/albatros.html&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=7&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dalbi2.mpg%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3DtY8 Dennis Mike Borgelt wrote:

Re: [Aus-soaring] SA govt has the absolute Gawl(er)/sunnies du jour

G'day all, If you are happy with your non prescription sunnies but having trouble seeing the PDA or the instruments these will help http://www.hydrotaclenses.com.au/ Dennis Adam Woolley wrote: G'day Mitch After owning or using Oakley, Ray Bans and Eagle Eyes, I've found that... ...a pair

Re: [Aus-soaring] GPS units - opinions please...

There are several PDA's with both SD and CF slots,I use an Ipaq 2210. If you use a CompactFlash GPS and a SD card all are powered from the PDA whereas if you use Bluetooth you need another power cable or trust that the battery in it will last for the flight. Dennis Ipaq 2210,CompactFlash..Glob

Re: [Aus-soaring] K1W1 PW5

Mike Cleaver wrote: Sorry.. this is not Murray Wardell the PW5 record claimant. This pilot's name is Eduard Devonoges and the location looks like the Piako gliding clubs field at Matamata. (Know the pilot and field) :) And he's not THAT old.. Dennis At 22:45 9/05/2006, you wrote:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 31, Issue 25

I do, and have used it also in the UK, I like it better than Destinator. Have not tried Sensis. It's available for PDA. Dennis Wayne Carter wrote: Does anyone use TomTom in Australia, as opposed to Sensis mapping? Its very popular in the US but I cant seem to find mapping/software informatio

Re: [Aus-soaring] metric guess

The one I just measured is 7/8 UNF. Dennis John Giddy wrote: Wouldn't be Whitworth. May be BSF. It's too fine a pitch to be Whitworth IMHO John G. stuart smith wrote: I believe that whether its a 2" or 50mm ball, the thread on the bottom to attach it to the tongue is still 7/8" Whitworth.