Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-15 Thread JR
And the green green grass of home___ 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] Music while flying?

2011-04-15 Thread tom claffey
which I enjoy less than gliding and am not trying to be competitive with. Then again I am not really into music much. Tom --- On Fri, 15/4/11, gstev...@bigpond.com gstev...@bigpond.com wrote: From: gstev...@bigpond.com gstev...@bigpond.com Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-15 Thread Peter Stephenson
in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? I always thought that the whole point of gliding was to have fun - and if playing music increases your enjoyment, and doesn't compromise safety, then why

[Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-15 Thread Mal Bruce
The vario pegged on average 29.5 knots now that is sweet music___ 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] Music while flying?

2011-04-15 Thread gstevo10
in another post, everything already tried to date, has proved to be a dismal failure. Regards, Gary - Original Message - From: tom claffey To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-15 Thread Ruth Patching
Message - From: gstev...@bigpond.com To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Friday, 15 April, 2011 9:35:49 PM (GMT+1000) Auto-Detected Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Well there it is sports fans! Tom/Bruce, I

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread John Parncutt
For those thinking of hooking up their ipods etc to the cd input on the radio bear in mind that will increase the current drawn by the radio and reduce the charge available from the battery. Whenever i have used music on a long flight i prefer to use an ipod with the rarbuds at low level so i

[Aus-soaring] Music while flying

2011-04-14 Thread Christopher Mc Donnell
Sing to yourself.___ 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] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread anthony . smith
If I had music playing I would lose the functionality of my audio altimeter. (Justine is quite talkative at altitude - particularly at 10,000 ft. The conversation diminishes with decreasing altitude till she is absolutely silent whislt I grovel away looking for a save.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread DMcD
If I had music playing I would lose the functionality of my audio altimeter. Worse, I have a vario tone for my phone's ring tone which is also on my iPod. Imagine not knowing if it was your phone, vario or iPod going off! Also, if your vario and flarm have the voice module and talk to you, it

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Andrew Rigby
Singing in the cockpit... I've heard of a pilot, flying a glider with a sustainer, having to explain the blip on the engine noise recorder during final glide on a badge claim for diamond goal. As it was explained - the noise came from a stirring rendition of Diamonds are a girl's best friend,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Scott Penrose
On 14/04/2011, at 5:53 PM, DMcD wrote: I have enough problems with the battery drain from my 12 volt espresso machine without connecting up any more in-flight electrical gadgets Oh, now that is the best suggestion I have seen for getting a bigger battery. I can see it now, out landed, pull

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread bjones
PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? For those thinking of hooking up their ipods etc to the cd input on the radio bear in mind that will increase the current drawn by the radio and reduce the charge available from

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread ian mcphee
-soaring] Music while flying? I thought this one would have the fun police out pretty quickly!  You can wire these things up to cut out the music when a radio call comes through.  I’m thinking, if there’s a way for the radio, then there’d be a solution to having it cut out also for the FLARM also

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread ian mcphee
-Original Message- From: Mark Fisher m...@spe.com.au Sent: Thursday, 14 April 2011 1:45 To: gr...@davies.id.au; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? And your Flarm Alarm???  Good run

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Christopher Mc Donnell
...@bigpond.net.au To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? I usually take the guitar with me, just for those long final glides... JR

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread DMcD
Oh, now that is the best suggestion I have seen for getting a bigger battery. I can see it now, out landed, pull out the dark chocolate, get the coffee on, and damn those guys are already here with my trailer. I think the idea is to do it in-flight not post flight! The jolt of a cup from one

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread JR
Sorry I meant maraca's ___ 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] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Scott Penrose
On 14/04/2011, at 6:58 PM, DMcD wrote: The real problem is the steam which can fog up your canopy Yeah and we need to plug in a fridge too, for the nice full cream milk. At least the sugar should not be a problem, for those that take sugar. Scooter

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread tom claffey
I highly doubt if any of the top 50% or so of comp pilots would be on music, some don't even like radio. [Ingo dosen't even like audio vario!!] Tom --- On Thu, 14/4/11, Mark Fisher m...@spe.com.au wrote: From: Mark Fisher m...@spe.com.au Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Bruce Campbell
vario!!] Tom --- On *Thu, 14/4/11, Mark Fisher m...@spe.com.au* wrote: From: Mark Fisher m...@spe.com.au Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? To: tom.wilk...@internode.on.net, Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Received

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Stuart Kerri FERGUSON
...@spe.com.au Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? To: tom.wilk...@internode.on.net, Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Received: Thursday, 14 April, 2011, 3:41 PM Not a problem when you are 30 years of age Tom. Get an old set of ears

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread gstevo10
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 3:16 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Simple answer for me. NO. Never even contemplated it. Patch - Original Message - From: bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thursday, 14 April, 2011 12:52:02 PM GMT

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Al Borowski
I always thought that the whole point of gliding was to have fun - and if playing music increases your enjoyment, and doesn't compromise safety, then why not? Cheers, Al On 14 April 2011 23:07, gstev...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi Patch All, I am with you bro! But, perhaps for totally different

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread John Parncutt
...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of gstev...@bigpond.com Sent: Thursday, 14 April 2011 11:08 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Hi Patch All, I am with you bro! But, perhaps

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread John Parncutt
: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? I always thought that the whole point of gliding was to have fun - and if playing music increases your enjoyment, and doesn't compromise safety, then why not? Cheers, Al On 14 April 2011 23:07, gstev...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi Patch All, I am

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Jim Staniforth
-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thu, April 14, 2011 1:07:50 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? On 14/04/2011, at 5:53 PM, DMcD wrote: I have enough problems with the battery drain from my 12 volt espresso machine without connecting up any more in-flight electrical gadgets Oh

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Frank
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Hi Patch All, I am with you bro! But, perhaps for totally different reasons??? Aviators seem to be, in the main, a very pragmatic bunch. Glider pilots, as a sub

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread John Parncutt
that is. -- From: gstev...@bigpond.com Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:07 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Hi Patch All, I am with you bro

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread JR
Nice choice John, one of these days is nice to fly aerobatics to. regards 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] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Simon Holding
sensed anything. Is this proof that as pilots we are able to tap into a sense that we don't normally use? From: jma99...@bigpond.net.au To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:44:01 +0930 Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Nice choice John, one

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread DMcD
...@bigpond.net.au To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:44:01 +0930 Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Nice choice John, one of these days is nice to fly aerobatics to. regards JR ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Nelson Handcock
Highway to the danger zone should be banned from the galaxy for ever. I hope I never see another gliding youtube clip with this in the background - it's bloody awful! The other Learning to Fly by Tom Petty is just as good as Pink Floyds ___ Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Grant Davies
-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Al Borowski Sent: Thursday, 14 April 2011 11:26 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? I always thought that the whole point

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Catherine Conway
We used to listen to Sony Walkman's while beating up the Lochiel ridge in the 80's to early 90's. Top Gun themes and various classics where the choice (Ride of the Valkyries, 1812, Thus Spake Zarathustra etc) No need to hear thermal gusts - just slalom amongst the hang gliders and avoid the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Matthew Gage
[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Al Borowski Sent: Thursday, 14 April 2011 11:26 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? I always thought that the whole point of gliding was to have fun

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Jarek Mosiejewski
11:26 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? I always thought that the whole point of gliding was to have fun - and if playing music increases your enjoyment, and doesn't compromise safety, then why

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Texler, Michael
Just out of interest. Are airline pilots allowed listening to music while flying? The (FMS) computer says 'no' But they're still allowed to eat airline food ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Justin Couch
Jarek Mosiejewski wrote: Just out of interest. Are airline pilots allowed listening to music while flying? Have you heard airline music? :) -- Justin ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Terry
One of the things which I've always liked about gliding is the peace and the relative solitude which it offers. Muzak whilst gliding has never appealed any more than it has in the almost infinite number of other activities where it is thrust upon us.So while a while the relative quiet of

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread anthony . smith
Windmills of your mind was featured in the re-make as well On Fri 15/04/11 12:19 PM , Terry tfneum...@internode.on.net sent: Windmills of your mind is an obvious. If you are over 40, you will probably know why (hint - think Steve McQueen). Terry (Presently in Canberra - gee

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Tim Shirley
Personally I think something by Led Zeppelin would be more appropriate. In my case, at least. On 15/04/2011 12:49, Terry wrote: One of the things which I've always liked about gliding is the peace and the relative solitude which it offers. Muzak whilst gliding has never appealed any more

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread JR
Geez Simon do you still have that old Akai.___ 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] Music while flying?

2011-04-14 Thread Simon Holding
@lists.internode.on.net Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:20:52 +0930 Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Geez Simon do you still have that old Akai. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details

[Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-13 Thread bcoleman
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 ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-13 Thread Grant Davies
...@davies.id.au -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au Sent: Thursday, 14 April 2011 12:52 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Music while

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-13 Thread DMcD
-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au Sent: Thursday, 14 April 2011 12:52 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Hi all, I'm about to wire in a new

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-13 Thread Mark Fisher
...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au Sent: Thursday, 14 April 2011 12:52 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-13 Thread tom . wilksch
13:45:57 +1000 Subject:Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? And your Flarm Alarm???  Good run?? Under a cloud streetsomeone coming the other way ? On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 1:08 PM, Grant Davies wrote: I do sometimes if I get a good run. Just random music for me. I did just get some

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-13 Thread Adam Woolley
to music while soaring. Why? Not because it’s unsafe, but because it detracts from my speed points. WPP From: Mark Fisher Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 1:15 PM To: gr...@davies.id.au ; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-13 Thread Mark Fisher
: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:45:57 +1000 Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? And your Flarm Alarm??? Good run?? Under a cloud street.someone coming the other way ? On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 1:08 PM, Grant Davies gr...@davies.id.au wrote: I do sometimes if I get a good run. Just

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-13 Thread Ruth Patching
Simple answer for me. NO. Never even contemplated it. Patch - Original Message - From: bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thursday, 14 April, 2011 12:52:02 PM GMT +10:00 Canberra / Melbourne / Sydney Subject: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Hi all

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-13 Thread Colin Collyer
...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ruth Patching Sent: Thursday, 14 April 2011 3:17 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying? Simple answer for me. NO. Never even contemplated it. Patch - Original Message - From: bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

2011-04-13 Thread Raj
What's your aircraft Rego?? I'll keep an eye out for it. Should you be keeping an eye out for ALL aircrafts regardless of rego? :-P {back in my box} ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change