Re: [Aus-soaring] Tug noise

2011-10-09 Thread Simon Holding
On the face of it, it appears we are OK in South Australia. CIVIL LIABILITY ACT 1936 - SECT 62 62-Exclusion of liability for trespass or nuisance (1) In this section- "Commonwealth Acts" means the Air Navigation Act 1920 (Cwth)

Re: [Aus-soaring] Easements in the air

2012-03-24 Thread Simon Holding
Perhaps best treated as an opportunity to meet new and interesting people. I’ve had plenty of outlandings (some would say too many…), and only once had a negative reaction from a farmer who watched me land right next to Gawler. I took his hostility as a challenge to win him over. While I enjoyed me

[Aus-soaring] Nice article

2012-05-03 Thread Simon Holding
Here is what I thought was a nice article that paints proper aviators in an apt light.. http://www.spectator.co.uk/columnists/all/7806933/the-wiki-man-notsobasic-in stinct.thtml Simon

Re: [Aus-soaring] (no subject) FAIR GO

2012-07-09 Thread Simon Holding
Mark, apparently my Hotmail account got hacked - not MY computer; thus if there are any rocks to be thrown, perhaps they should be chucked at the asshole spammers? Simon -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net]

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club Class Records: unofficial

2012-07-17 Thread Simon Holding
Genesis 41:29? -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Matthew Scutter Sent: Wednesday, 18 July 2012 1:22 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Cl

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club accounting

2012-08-22 Thread Simon Holding
The Comptometrist’s life was decimated? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 5:55 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Cl

Re: [Aus-soaring] Bad air/Outlandings

2013-03-18 Thread Simon Holding
a few of my thoughts, and hopefully they are taken in the spirit intended…. Simon Holding From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Sunday, 17 March 2013 10:11 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relati

Re: [Aus-soaring] Horsham Week 2014

2014-02-09 Thread Simon Holding
My understanding is that on day one of the contest, without warning, the CD announced that the Scorer was only interested in scoring according to Australian National rules, or was not prepared to score the contest. It seems the pilots acceded to this ultimatum, thus raising the spectre of duress.

Re: [Aus-soaring] X/C Soaring 1000km+

2008-08-20 Thread simon holding
I wonder how the auditors of this august organization deal with double dipping (voluntary pre payments?) and whether there is a component in their budget for non payment? Doubtless, instead of getting angry, someone with a bit of imagination could have a bit of sport with these guys... then again,

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: [Saga-coach] FW: Police checks

2008-09-29 Thread simon holding
In the Northern Territory, the police have a higher incidence of domestic violence, mental illness, and homosexuality than the general demographic. Then they give these people guns. This group is then charged with performing a check on the population to pass judgment that in 'their' opinion, people

[Aus-soaring] Blatant advertising

2008-09-30 Thread simon holding
Alice Springs Gliding Club is offering for sale a damaged Cirrus. Aircraft hit a roadsign with the left wing during outlanding. One estimate (professional repairer) allows 250 hrs work to get it back in the air. Comes with forward opening trailer. Currently located in SA. Best offer - as is, wher

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blatant advertising

2008-09-30 Thread simon holding
lots" It is very difficult to take you seriously here :-) On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 8:25 AM, simon holding <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Alice Springs Gliding Club is offering for sale a damaged Cirrus. Aircraft hit a roadsign with the left wing during outlanding. One estimate (professional repai

Re: [Aus-soaring] Grand Prix

2008-12-08 Thread simon holding
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Monday, 8 December 2008 10:03 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Grand Prix I suspect that a sports promoter would encourage glidin

[Aus-soaring] Temora

2008-12-15 Thread simon holding
The Temora website tells me that the NSW gliding championship is on. The Refueller said that JR was winning outright, and that Bob Hart was winning on handicap. Is there a website were I can go to verify what the Refueller said? Simon ___ Aus-soaring mai

Re: [Aus-soaring] Temora

2008-12-15 Thread simon holding
ginal Message - From: "simon holding" To: "Aus Soaring" Subject: [Aus-soaring] Temora Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:12:10 +0930 > The Temora website tells me that the NSW gliding > championship is on. The Refueller said that JR was winning > outright, and that Bob Hart was

Re: [Aus-soaring] SPAM: WPP Update - Tiger

2008-12-20 Thread simon holding
Congratulations Adam. Does the bond system with the airlines prove any impediment to changing companies? Regards, Simon -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Sunday, 21 Decemb

[Aus-soaring] Blanik Bashing

2008-12-22 Thread simon holding
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/models.htm#Scale_Model_Kits Paul Remde is catering for an unusual market here. He will sell you a model of a Blanik. For me, it would be unnerving to walk into someones office, and see a scale model of a Blanik on the desk.. Taste remains strongly subjective. I person

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blanik Bashing

2008-12-23 Thread simon holding
The claim was also made that this same pilot rolled inverted while on tow behind a Chipmunk. The tuggie, not to be outdone, immediately inverted the Chipmunk. Perhaps that is what's missing with modern gliding. D Old Vince at Gawler had a young Whipper Snapper Talkin' Tuff about that stu

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blanik Bashing

2008-12-23 Thread simon holding
Brian Underwood and Don Nottle flew the first 2 seater 500 km triangle in Australia from the Balaklava field in the Blanik GXM.They had a few attempts before they finally succeeded, but succeed they did. GXR now lives in Alice Springs. She is coming up to 5000 hours. _

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blanik Bashing

2008-12-25 Thread simon holding
One of the ASG29 operators has approached us about purchasing a spare set of Salmons that we have from an old Blanik. He seems to think that there are possible advantages to be had both in performance, and that they just plain look good. I was wondering what sort of price he should be paying for th

[Aus-soaring] OLC

2009-01-03 Thread simon holding
I am trying to register on OLC. I get to a page that asks me for 'Registration sponsoring association' - how do I answer that question?? That is, if I live I Australia. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change su

Re: [Aus-soaring] Come and try the Sim

2009-01-09 Thread simon holding
Is that not 'hoist on your own petard'? :) -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher Mc Donnell Sent: Friday, 9 January 2009 5:22 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Austra

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA matters.

2009-04-27 Thread simon holding
Terry, it seems to me that for the GFA, disseminating corporate knowledge with regard to aviation stuff is a core function. One of the strengths that we have is an ability to tap in to some diverse (and in many cases wise) brains. Of the GFA executive that I have had dealings with, I would be surpr

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

2009-06-18 Thread simon holding
Ross, I like to read all this stuff so that people can tell us what we should be thinking, and how to behave on mail lists. I find it refreshing to have people drawing attention to what is (and is not) appropriate to say. The fact that I personally need this guidance is a sad reflection on Miss Dun

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

2009-06-18 Thread simon holding
f 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 tell us what we should be thinking, and how to behave on mail lists. I find it refreshing

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

2009-06-23 Thread simon holding
You do it for the money and the Chicks (quoting Nick Gilbert) -Original Message- 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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Men in suits (warning this postingmaycontain humour...)

2009-10-08 Thread simon holding
Are we still able to buy a GFA cravat to wear, cointerpoising the tobacco stained Y Fronts on awards night? -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of anthony.sm...@adelaide.on.net Sent: Thursday, 8

[Aus-soaring] Shrinking Willy

2009-10-09 Thread simon holding
I figure landing in a nudist camp would present some manageable problems/opportunities. George Schuit was telling me of flying in a contest in Europe (maybe a worlds?), where he and another pilot decided to work a bubble at 200'. The patch of ground underneath was the only landable spot they had

Re: [Aus-soaring] Imperial to metric conversion... (May contain nuts)

2009-10-13 Thread simon holding
Mike, I am concerned that the tone of these discussions can sometimes slip. As you are aware, we in the Northern Territory have been subjected to criticism over the years for less than perfect decorum. I am proud to report that things are looking up. The following article attests that our standards

[Aus-soaring] Glider hire

2009-10-19 Thread simon holding
Just putting my toe in the water here. Does anyone have a glider they are willing to hire out for the Nationals at Waikerie? Regards, Simon Holding ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider hire

2009-10-19 Thread simon holding
...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of JR Sent: Monday, 19 October 2009 10:12 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider hire sorry mate, I'm using mine, practice for the vintage rally. regards JR - Original Message - From: "simon ho

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider hire

2009-10-19 Thread simon holding
21:11:59 +0930 > Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider hire > > sorry mate, I'm using mine, practice for the vintage rally. > regards > JR > ----- Original Message - > From: "simon holding" > To: "Aus Soaring" > Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 7:01

Re: [Aus-soaring] George B Moffat, Winning II: new perspectives

2010-04-17 Thread Simon Holding
What height are you at Gary? Is it about final glide? :) On 18/04/2010 1:03 PM, Gary Stevenson wrote: Hi All, Anybody got a copy of this book handy? I need some info out of it. Please reply off list. gst...@dodo.com.au Regards, Gary _

Re: [Aus-soaring] Death of a movement - start of a sport

2010-08-28 Thread Simon Holding
limited by being at Uni for the last three years, but in under a year 'I'll be back...' All you need to do is ask, and people seem to come from everywhere to help in this sport. I couldn't let this discussion go on without providing some balance to the negativity. Reg

Re: [Aus-soaring] My comments Re GP

2011-03-21 Thread Simon Holding
Rob, I have un-read your post. > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:04:55 +1030 > To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > From: robc...@adam.com.au > Subject: [Aus-soaring] My comments Re GP > > The email reply Icon is the most dangerous of all. I apologies to > any person who has taken offence to my

Re: [Aus-soaring] My comments Re GP

2011-03-22 Thread Simon Holding
I object to the fact that you have ignored my mention in the National Press - http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/gallery-forged-from-industrial-past/story-e6frg8n6-1226025615978 It's not all about Rob you know.. From: tshir...@internode.on.net To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Simon Holding
We have an Akai 12' reel to reel tape player fitted in our Blanik, which I enjoy listenting to while aerobatting. It must be helping, because other people have commented that my inverted recovery from a tailslide is becoming more consistent. I like to listen to Brahm's lullaby when in a gaggle.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Simon Holding
I know JR is reticent to admit a little known fact, but I understand he has an 8 track tape player fitted in his Olympia, and has been known, while aloft, to play his signed copy of Engelbert Humperdink singing Quando, Quando, Quando From: jma99...@bigpond.net.au To: aus-soaring@lists.in

RE: RE: [Aus-soaring] GPS errors!

2006-06-13 Thread simon holding
Jr - UR a fool. Clearly this was covered by a virtual insurance policy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JR Sent: Tuesday, 13 June 2006 6:56 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: RE: [Aus-soaring] GPS err

RE: [Aus-soaring] Looking for a glider...

2006-06-27 Thread simon holding
John Ashford has a Mosquito at DDSC that does not do much. He is a nice guy. Probably worth a try. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Tuesday, 27 June 2006 7:54 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] The look of concern

2006-07-10 Thread simon holding
JR - on page 17 of Soaring Australia there is a picture of Renna giving you tips. Why is he looking sooo worried? ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.ne

RE: [Aus-soaring] The look of concern

2006-07-10 Thread simon holding
had cause to be worried. - Original Message - From: "simon holding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Aus Soaring" Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 6:06 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] The look of concern > JR - on page 17 of Soaring Australia there is a picture of Renna giving

RE: [Aus-soaring] Motif for a Mosquito

2006-09-02 Thread simon holding
Title: Motif for a Mosquito John if you want I can commission Emily at Trucking Yards Camp to create something tasteful in dots – you know she likes you Simon   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JR Sent: Saturday, 2 September 2006

RE: [Aus-soaring] Why we fly

2006-09-12 Thread simon holding
For me, it’s the adrenaline rush. Will the student in the front seat succeed in their passionate desire to kill us both, or will I, through sheer skill, cunning and arse, save the day and prevent us spudding in. This infinite struggle between the forces of evil, and my desire to live, are w

RE: [Aus-soaring] Replying to mailings

2006-11-30 Thread simon holding
Ann, JR told me it was OK to do that. Simon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ann Woolf Sent: Thursday, 30 November 2006 7:55 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Replying to mailings Now I'll send it out with a d

[Aus-soaring] FW: Can anyone help

2007-02-07 Thread simon holding
-Original Message- From: sa hobby centre [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 6 February 2007 11:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Can anyone help Dear Crash, Please don't disclose my email address. I've never written to you before about this sort of thing but, I really ne

[Aus-soaring] Multiple membership

2007-02-15 Thread simon holding
Is there any impediment to being a member simultaneously of two different gliding clubs? ___ 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-so

RE: [Aus-soaring] Multiple membership

2007-02-16 Thread simon holding
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of simon holding Sent: Friday, 16 February 2007 6:56 PM To: Aus Soaring Subject: [Aus-soaring] Multiple membership Is there any impediment to being a member simultaneously of two different gli

RE: [Aus-soaring] Tost wheel brakes

2007-03-27 Thread simon holding
This issue has caused heated debate in our club. I have strongly argued that if the manufacturer had intended improvements such as disabling brakes, he would be the best entity to make that decision. It appears that the dinosaurs are alive and well. Simon Holding -Original Message- From

RE: [Aus-soaring] Tost wheel brakes

2007-03-28 Thread simon holding
d rely on using the wheel brake - but if a motor mechanic 'fixed' your car brakes so the ABS didn't work, and as a result you had an accident and killed a passenger... (I should not need to complete the argument). Wombat Wombat has hit the nail on the head. ABS is the co

RE: [Aus-soaring] Macquarie withdrawal

2007-05-02 Thread simon holding
Self abuse JR - stop it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JR Sent: Wednesday, 2 May 2007 6:23 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Macquarie withdrawal Oh no by the end of this thread I wi

RE: [Aus-soaring] Macquarie withdrawal

2007-05-02 Thread simon holding
cussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Macquarie withdrawal F.A.B - Original Message - From: "simon holding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'" Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sporting Licences

2007-06-06 Thread simon holding
I am a current student - at Adelaide. Can't afford the bar prices. Gliding Club is elitist. The rest of the mob all look too fit. But I would like to join the Union :) :) except the food is ratshit. Simon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sporting Licences

2007-06-07 Thread simon holding
And the shop steward at the Uni said I could get a really cheap deal on the Spel Cheque. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of simon holding Sent: Thursday, 7 June 2007 3:41 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sporting Licences

2007-06-07 Thread simon holding
e pre worlds, stay in touch with the left and write wongs, Quote I heard whilst flying one day " Get High, Fly fast " JR - Original Message - From: "simon holding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'"

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sporting Licences

2007-06-07 Thread simon holding
ailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Newton Sent: Friday, 8 June 2007 7:11 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Sporting Licences simon holding wrote: > JR - it's a changed world. > We is now subject to drug tests. > The visi

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sporting Licences

2007-06-08 Thread simon holding
"Oh, there is always hope, infinite hope, but not for us" - Franz Kafka Simon Cheers Tim "Apparatchik to the gentry" PS: Reading some of the other contributions on this topic brought to mind the following quotation: "Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig"

Re: [Aus-soaring] IPaq Look-alike with inbuilt GPS. $379

2007-08-06 Thread simon holding
I got 5500 too. Nice guy. Simon Holding -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ross McLean Sent: Tuesday, 7 August 2007 3:25 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] IPaq Look-alike wi

Re: [Aus-soaring] IPaq Look-alike with inbuilt GPS. $379

2007-08-07 Thread simon holding
Sent: Tuesday, 7 August 2007 4:09 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] IPaq Look-alike with inbuilt GPS. $379 Simon, How does it look in full sunlight?? Mark _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of simon holding

Re: [Aus-soaring] pause for thought

2007-09-03 Thread simon holding
Sometimes it does work out OK. About 4 years ago Emilis dragged me around the boonies out the back of Waikerie showing me how to stay in the air on a bad day - in his Retro glider. He taught me plenty in the few days allotted. After that I flew in a few comps. A couple months ago I got an opport

Re: [Aus-soaring] pause for thought

2007-09-03 Thread simon holding
lf Of Mark Newton Sent: Monday, 3 September 2007 5:02 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] pause for thought simon holding wrote: > If they need to be impressed by a plastic brain in the cockpit - then > they are just not getting it!! There

Re: [Aus-soaring] pause for thought

2007-09-03 Thread simon holding
Dave. I had 700 hrs in gliders before I went to Italy. To get that experience I have had some wonderful times. I lived in Alice Springs. There is little contest there, although magnificent flying to be had year round. I went to a coaching school at Waikerie put together by Bernard Eckey. Cost

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club Class Website

2007-10-15 Thread simon holding
So Todd, how about some stories?? Simon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Todd Sandercock Sent: Monday, 15 October 2007 3:35 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Club Class Website Nope.

[Aus-soaring] IS 28

2007-11-17 Thread simon holding
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, Simon Holding ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

Re: [Aus-soaring] IS 28

2007-11-17 Thread simon holding
aring] IS 28 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, > Simon Holding > ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] IS 28

2007-11-17 Thread simon holding
: [Aus-soaring] IS 28 Simon, in my opinion its time to move onto a better class of aeroplane,, have you thought about a Blanik ? JR - Original Message - From: "simon holding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'&qu

Re: [Aus-soaring] IS 28

2007-11-17 Thread simon holding
relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] IS 28 Would that make a PW10 or a PW25? simon holding wrote: The suggestion has been floated to Siamese a pair of PW5, just to get that improved asthetic. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps

2007-11-19 Thread simon holding
So Bernard, what would you put it down to? :-) Simon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Future Aviation Pty. Ltd. Sent: Monday, 19 November 2007 6:51 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] N

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps

2007-11-20 Thread simon holding
IATION PTY. LTD. 10 Antigua Grove West Lakes 5021 Adelaide / South Australia Ph/Fax +61 8 8449 2871 mobile 0412 981204 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of simon holding Sent: Monday, 19 November 2007 8:14 PM To: 'Discussion

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps

2007-11-21 Thread simon holding
Careful Tim. If you start outing the gliding community, it could well end in tears. Imagine what could happen if the PW5 fetishists went to the Human Rights Commission? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Wednesday, 21 Novemb

Re: [Aus-soaring] -cloudflying- a serious cheating method

2007-11-22 Thread simon holding
Tim, JR said it wasn't him, and he'll never do it again. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Thursday, 22 November 2007 5:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [A

Re: [Aus-soaring] Soaring Australia magazine

2007-11-22 Thread simon holding
Sent: Friday, 23 November 2007 2:20 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Soaring Australia magazine We don't need to read the mag now :-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of simon hol

Re: [Aus-soaring] Soaring Australia magazine

2007-11-23 Thread simon holding
nance Supervisor, Dullingari / Cross Border Santos Ltd PO Box 1010 Bne 4001 Ph 08 8678 4751 Fax 08 8678 4740 Mob 0409 679 867 _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of simon holding Sent: Friday, 23 November 2007 14:53 To: 'Discussion of issues relating

Re: [Aus-soaring] Soaring with eagles

2007-12-01 Thread simon holding
Yesterday I was talking with Tom Bird about flying with eagles in Alice Springs. Apparently in 1960, when they used to fly along the Mt John range (in town), the resident eagles used to get a bit niggardly toward the gliders. Some bloke in a T51 on his third solo flight was attacked in the cust

[Aus-soaring] FW: Soaring with eagles

2007-12-01 Thread simon holding
-Original Message- From: simon holding [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, 2 December 2007 1:55 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Soaring with eagles No, no, no. The Blanik went to 30050' before the alt

Re: [Aus-soaring] Climate change.

2007-12-04 Thread simon holding
Similarly, I am impressed with Telstra. About 4 years ago I closed a phone account at one of our remote worksites. Since then, every month without fail, they send me an account stating that I am $7.77 in credit. I treat this as one of lifes simple pleasures - sort of like being on final glide with

Re: [Aus-soaring] CDMA/Next G - Sat Phones

2007-12-09 Thread simon holding
Richard, Globalstar charge me $35/ month for access. Calls are extra. When we went to Italy it didn't work - I rang up to see why, and the carrier said that as most of Europe had phone coverage, they chose not to operate out there!!! Simon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [m

Re: [Aus-soaring] CDMA/Next G - Sat Phones

2007-12-10 Thread simon holding
?? Simon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of simon holding Sent: Monday, 10 December 2007 11:13 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] CDMA/Next G - Sat Phones Richard, Globalstar

Re: [Aus-soaring] [Ascmembers] Joey glide

2007-12-16 Thread simon holding
AND Simon I will be posting comments on the event on the Joey Glide web site from tomorrow after briefing Regards Rob Moore 08 82588026 home 0412 055 888 mobile ___ Ascmembers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.internode.on.net/mai

[Aus-soaring] Online betting

2007-12-16 Thread simon holding
I have $5 sez T Sandercock will be Junior Champeen of all Australia in '07. Any takers? Simon ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/au

Re: [Aus-soaring] Online betting

2007-12-17 Thread simon holding
Is that Heath L'Edger? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Monday, 17 December 2007 8:21 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Online betting $5 on Heath L'Estrange > Fro

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide airspace

2007-12-19 Thread simon holding
To train the scorers?? :) Simon As David Conway says, "That kind of education is one of the reasons we run JoeyGlide." - mark I tried an internal modem,[EMAIL PROTECTED] but it hurt when I walked.

[Aus-soaring] Juniors

2007-12-19 Thread simon holding
Yous mob are being beaten by a gurl!! Good on you Sarah. Has an Australian Title been won by a woman before? Simon ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide airspace

2007-12-19 Thread simon holding
ained" 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 > > -

[Aus-soaring] Juniors

2007-12-21 Thread simon holding
Congratulations to Sarah Allen on being the new Australian Champion (Junior Division). And to those of you who didn't win (you losers:-)) - who better to be beaten by than a gurl? Simon ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net T

[Aus-soaring] Insurance

2008-02-03 Thread simon holding
months. This causes us some difficulty. , we wonder if there is another way of addressing our problem, as we are only a small club, and a paucity of aircraft will impact heavily on our viability. Regards, Simon Holding Good afternoon Simon Thank you for your e-mail of today&#x

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gawler regatta

2008-02-12 Thread simon holding
Maybe today is the day for all of Queensland to apologise to Gawler for all past wrongs. Then send some cash for future proposed wrongs. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Wednesday, 13 February 2008 7:02 AM To: Discussion o

Re: [Aus-soaring] Items Stolen

2008-02-19 Thread simon holding
D'ya reckon many Blaniks get stolen and rebirthed?? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ashford Sent: Tuesday, 19 February 2008 7:48 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Items Stolen Even

Re: [Aus-soaring] Items Stolen

2008-02-19 Thread simon holding
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of simon holding Sent: Tuesday, 19 February 2008 9:26 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Items Stolen D'ya reckon many Blaniks get stolen and rebirthed?? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Aus-soaring] Alice Springs movie

2008-04-07 Thread simon holding
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvTUDVLMSeI We got geeks in Alice too. Da boys made a movie. Blaniks rule Simon ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/m

Re: [Aus-soaring] Alice Springs movie

2008-04-08 Thread simon holding
Now JR is spamming.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JR Sent: Tuesday, 8 April 2008 8:18 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Alice Springs movie Yes - Original Message - From:

Re: [Aus-soaring] CASA motto

2008-05-19 Thread simon holding
CAFA is an olde English spelling -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JR Sent: Monday, 19 May 2008 5:31 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] CASA motto wouldnt that be CAFA ? - Original

Re: [Aus-soaring] Registration cancellations

2008-05-19 Thread simon holding
I think it churlish that (I am not allowed to say niggardly any more) that we should knock our regulators. The Wright brothers would still be jerking around on the ground at Kittyhawk if they had not had the benefit of the regulations to guide them. None of us would understand that Michelangelo B

[Aus-soaring] Regulation

2008-05-19 Thread simon holding
London Times Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense Interesting and sadly rather true. 'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

Re: [Aus-soaring] CASA motto

2008-05-19 Thread simon holding
Chris, what would the reaction of said sporting bodies if Mike did require help? Simon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Kiehn Sent: Tuesday, 20 May 2008 2:25 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia . ' Subject: R

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: GFA, marketing and democracy in the GFA (wasRe:PDAProgramsandothermatters)

2008-05-28 Thread simon holding
(wasRe:PDAProgramsandothermatters) On 28/05/2008, at 4:49 PM, simon holding wrote: It appears that the actions of Ashford demonstrate that he is prepared to align himself with the 'arse of the horse that draws the zeppelin' - as so neatly put by Wombat. Bwaahahahaha - Santos have turne

[aus-soaring] Stre Pla

2003-09-29 Thread Simon Holding
I have downloaded the Stre Pla trial software, and tried to load the map of the NT - where I live. I can only see an outline of the map. Do I need to do something else to read it - or is that all the detail available? Does anyone have a map suitable that I could use? Any ideas? Simon Holding

[aus-soaring] IS 28 Canopy

2003-10-22 Thread Simon Holding
Has anybody had experience with canopy latch modification on IS 28 ?

[Aus-soaring] Air scoop on canopy.

2003-12-13 Thread Simon Holding
Yesterday at 12000 feet I flicked open the air scoop on the canopy of our Cirrus here in Alice Springs. It disappeared into the ether. Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can sell me one? Cheers, Simon Holding   ___ Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] Re: Air scoop on canopy.

2003-12-18 Thread Simon Holding
Thankyou folks for the response. Have got one from Cecilia & Ian Linke. Great service. Great product. Cheers, Simon Holding - Original Message - From: Simon Holding To: Aus Soaring Sent: Sunday, 14 December 2003 9:09 Subject: Air scoop on canopy. Yesterda

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