Re: [Aus-soaring] interesting lenticular timelapse from underneath

In reply to Bernard's comment "That's a very interesting video in that it doesn't show the usual Foehn gap": For starters, the main ridge producing this is perhaps 15-20 miles away and hidden behind the nearby hills. There was a lot of cloud on the upwind side around Mt Buller, Mt Useful, etc. You

Re: [Aus-soaring] interesting lenticular timelapse from underneath

Hi John That’s a very interesting video in that it doesn’t show the usual Foehn gap. Thanks for sharing it with us!!! Bernard > On 25 Jun 2015, at 4:14 am, John GWYTHER (BigPond) > wrote: > > This time-lapse video (https://vimeo.com/131499536 > ) shows the und

Re: [Aus-soaring] interesting lenticular timelapse from underneath

Very nice! It looks like an upside down wave! From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of John GWYTHER (BigPond) Sent: Thursday, 25 June 2015 12:14 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] interesting lenticular timelapse from underneath

This time-lapse video (https://vimeo.com/131499536) shows the undulating underside of a medium level lennie (it looks lower than it was) in a NW airstream off the Great Divide in Gippsland. It shows an apparently dry layer under a fairly moist one containing the lennie. It spans a 3.5 hour period,

[Aus-soaring] Interesting-re training

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Nashik/Gliding-club-told-to-repay-admission-fees-to-Mumbai-man/articleshow/47228072.cms___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.int

Re: [Aus-soaring] interesting article

From Avweb. Good article on oxygen and personal risk management and responsibility. Read the comments also. http://www.avweb.com/blogs/insider/Two-Apparent-Hypoxia-Accidents-in-One-Week-222727-1.html#read Mike Borgelt Instruments - design & manufacture of quality soaring instrumentation s

[Aus-soaring] Interesting AVWeb article on gliding...

Hello, I don't know how many people get the AVWeb newsletter, but today's had an interesting article in it about gliding. Link below: http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/101/2805-full.html?ET=avweb:e2805:272875a:&st=email#222050 John Mason Leeton Aviators Club ___

[Aus-soaring] Interesting article on research into dynamic soaring.

Worth watching the video too. -Cath http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/robotic-exploration/the-nearly-effortless-flight-of-the-albatross?goback=%2Egde_96351_member_5794645416452567041#%21 ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.n

[Aus-soaring] Interesting....

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-23/senate-committee-raises-concerns-about-authorities-overseeing-a/4709104 Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lis

[Aus-soaring] Interesting New Scientist Gallery - strange animal aviators

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[Aus-soaring] Interesting read.

Myself and Todd Sandercock had the privilege of meeting the all blacks captain when we were over at Omarama doing a Gavin wills course in 2007. Absolute top bloke. I must admit, being a proper football (afl) supporter I didn't really know who he was at first but had it explained to me pretty sho

[Aus-soaring] Interesting read

Must be a bonus to the visibility of gliding in NZ http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/149482.html___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting?

every time I fly it's dynamic, especially in the Oly. JR ___ 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] Interesting?

According to Wikipedia: Ingo Renner did this in 1975 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_soaring Scott On 30/06/2011, at 2:03 PM, Peter F Bradshaw wrote: > Hi; > > The dynamic soaring tactic is very interesting. Has anybody tried this? > > On Thu, 30 Jun 2011, Christopher Mc Donnell wrote:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting?

Hi; The dynamic soaring tactic is very interesting. Has anybody tried this? On Thu, 30 Jun 2011, Christopher Mc Donnell wrote: > http://www.chem.info/News/Feeds/2011/06/topics-alternative-energy-autopiloted-glider-knows-where-to-fly-for-a-free-r/ Cheers -- Peter F Bradshaw: http://www.exadi

[Aus-soaring] Interesting solution to wing span

http://gas2.org/2011/05/03/a-diesel-airplane-with-glider-like-efficiency/___ 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] Interesting read for on a rainy day.

>If you didn't already know what he says in the article your flight training was deficient. In fairness, much of the stuff about artificial horizons and flying blind would not be applicable to a glider pilot flying day VFR here in Oz. Most gliders do not have an artificial horizon or rate of turn

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting read for on a rainy day.

The book is "Inside the Sky", William Langewiesche Vintage books, Random House, New York. 1999 I bought my copy not that long ago. Don't miss "Stick and Rudder" by his father, Wolfgang Langewiesche Mike At 06:20 PM 30/10/2010, you wrote: >There is a book with a collection of his aviation

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting read for on a rainy day.

>There is a book with a collection of his aviation pieces for The Atlantic. Yes. It's actually quite current… I bought a paperback version at some airport in May I think. There were some very interesting articles on safety culture etc. D ___ Aus-soarin

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting read for on a rainy day.

You like to sell your instruments, Mike?___ 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] Interesting read for on a rainy day.

There is a book with a collection of his aviation pieces for The Atlantic. If you didn't already know what he says in the article your flight training was deficient. Mike At 01:34 PM 30/10/2010, you wrote: http://www.theatlanti

[Aus-soaring] Interesting read for on a rainy day.

http://www.theatlantic.com/past/docs/unbound/langew/turn.htm I wonder if it means that flying seat of your pants is a fallacy ? cheers, Mart___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Interesting difference in forecasting cyclone Ului's future

Hi there You will know that the BoM forecasts the future paths of cyclones in Australian waters. What you may not realise is the the US Hurricane Warning centre does this for all tropical storms - northern and southern hemisphere. You can see the US forecast track at http://www.hurricanezon

[Aus-soaring] interesting program about UAV's

Just caught the last 10 mins of a program about a guy building a UAV for under $100 on ABC2 Found this presentation online at the below link. http://fora.tv/2009/05/30/DIY_Drones_with_Chris_Anderson It can also be seen on the ABC website http://www.abc.net.au/tv/fora/stories/2009/08/07/2649426-p

[Aus-soaring] Interesting

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Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel

At 03:43 PM 27/03/2009, you wrote: To some people, GFA bashing IS a religion. Halleuiah. Nah, it's just a goddamn hobby. Mike Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel

uot; Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:49 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel Did anyone else catch the TV program on the history of Australian surfing last night? Some interesting parallels to a certain organisation of our acquaintance. Mike Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel

aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:20:25 +1030 > Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel > > Yeah! That one liner from the surf club official was doozy. > > - Original Message - > From: "Mike Borgelt" > To: "Discussion of i

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel

From: rolf a. buelter To: aus soaring Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel 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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel

Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel > > Yeah! That one liner from the surf club official was doozy. > > - Original Message - > From: "Mike Borgelt" > To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." > > Sent: Friday, Ma

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel

Yeah! That one liner from the surf club official was doozy. - Original Message - From: "Mike Borgelt" To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:49 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel Did anyo

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting parallel

Did anyone else catch the TV program on the history of Australian surfing last night? Some interesting parallels to a certain organisation of our acquaintance. Mike Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellpho

[Aus-soaring] Interesting juxtaposition

If you search news.google.com for "747-200" at the moment, the first link is: Searing crude price melts capacity, kills off smaller carriers Cargonews Asia, Hong Kong - 4 hours ago Taking fuel-thirsty older planes like the 747-200 freighter out of service has been the first reaction from a host

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

Maaatte, I didnt mean nuffin by wot I sed trust me - Original Message - From: Patching To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:07 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony Ya just can't t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

Ya just can't trust some - Original Message - From: Peter Brookman To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony Interesting discussion, I am glad I have joined t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

no offence intended by the fine upstanding group of chaps who call bordertown home JR - Original Message - From: Peter Brookman To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 5:40 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & I

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

Interesting discussion, I am glad I have joined this email group. Brooky From: Patching To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony Says one who flies a bright orange gl

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

Its not me I'm worried about, so long as you can see me. - Original Message - From: Patching To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony Says one who flies

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

Says one who flies a bright orange glider! - Original Message - From: JR To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 11:39 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony You can fly, but you cant hide ( evil l

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

You can fly, but you cant hide ( evil laugh ) regards JR - Original Message - From: Patching To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 10:06 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony You two will keep. The re

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

, 2006 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony Yeah I'm almost sure, apparently Patch and Caleb are members there, what does that tell you ? JR - Original Message - From: Christopher Mc Donnell To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

aring] Interesting & Irony You sure JR? Chris McDonnell - Original Message - From: JR To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:27 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony I believe border

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

You sure JR? Chris McDonnell - Original Message - From: JR To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:27 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony I believe bordertown will let anybody join regard

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

] Interesting & Irony Bordertown?? - Original Message - From: Christopher Mc Donnell To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:30 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony I can remember when they built the firs

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

I believe bordertown will let anybody join regards JR - Original Message - From: Patching To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony Bordertown?? - Orig

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

Bordertown?? - Original Message - From: Christopher Mc Donnell To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:30 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony I can remember when they built the first Gawler bypass and then they had to b

[Aus-soaring] Interesting & Irony

I can remember when they built the first Gawler bypass and then they had to build another bypass to bypass the bypass and now they have to build another bypass to bypass the bypass that bypassed the other bypass. I can see nothing but difficulties of many kinds for ASC into the future. Better t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting book

At 12:04 AM 13/07/05 +1000, you wrote: >Hi all, > >http://www.cdandbooks.com/si/CZ00075.html > >Cheers, > >lz That's a good price at USD50. Mine cost more than that. Mike Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cel

[Aus-soaring] Interesting book

Hi all, http://www.cdandbooks.com/si/CZ00075.html Cheers, lz ** Please TRIM your posts before you send to the list ** ** Please TRIM your posts before you send to the list ** ** Please TRIM your posts before you send to the list ** ** Please TRIM your posts before you send to the list ** **

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting site

Tim Bates wrote: While we're passing links around... Ooops, sorry folks - that was really intended to be directed towards AUGC's mailing list, and refers to the AUGC website. I'll still accept suggestions of useful links though. :) Tim. -- Tim Bates [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Aus-soaring] Interesting site

While we're passing links around... The new website has a box on the front page entitled "Useful Links". It's looking pretty empty at the moment. If anyone knows of sites that deserved to be linked on the front page (ie ones of interest to a large proportion of our membership, on a regular basi