[Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-21 Thread Mike Borgelt
Robert, It's been nearly two weeks, what were the results of your enquiry on the two signatures on a DI after rigging? 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 Int'

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-21 Thread Scott Penrose
Hi Mike et al, The MOSP 3, Section 6.3 states: An independent inspection is required each time a control circuit is reconnected. When performing the independent inspection, the inspector must check that all parts are correctly attached, that all controls have correct safety locking, that t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-21 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 12:49 PM 22/01/2007, you wrote: Hi Mike et al, The MOSP 3, Section 6.3 states: I thought we were talking about WHY this became a requirement without any public discussion of the need for it or the possible repercussions on various gliding operations and people's liability. I've operate

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-21 Thread Paul
Mike Borgelt wrote after some heavy snipping: (the infamous Glasflugel aileron drive problem - Murphy's Law at work). Mike Mike, would you mind expanding on that please, this is not a loaded question, I would just like to know. Thank you Paul Bart

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread John Giddy
Paul wrote: Mike Borgelt wrote after some heavy snipping: (the infamous Glasflugel aileron drive problem - Murphy's Law at work). Mike Mike, would you mind expanding on that please, this is not a loaded question, I would just like to know. Thank you Paul Bart Glasflugel designed a

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread Paul
Thanks John So I am assuming the problem only occurs due to incorrect assembly and not during operation after a correct assembly. Paul John Giddy wrote: Paul wrote: Mike Borgelt wrote after some heavy snipping: (the infamous Glasflugel aileron drive problem - Murphy's Law at work). M

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread John O'Neill
: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI Mike Borgelt wrote after some heavy snipping: (the infamous Glasflugel aileron drive problem - Murphy's Law at work). > > > Mike Mike, would you mind expanding on that please, this is not a load

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 06:20 PM 22/01/2007, you wrote: Thanks John So I am assuming the problem only occurs due to incorrect assembly and not during operation after a correct assembly. Paul Yes, nothing wrong with it after assembly except it may be working backwards. However the one I saw in NZ obviously ha

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread Mark Rowe
That would be correct, They were fitted incorectly for transport post re-finishing the wings in parts and then things were not picked up pre the test flight.    MR From:  Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To:  "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."To:  "Discussion of issues relat

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread Mike Borgelt
GFA now has an AD (AD460) which requires that these drive gimbal units be colour-coded to match colour-coded mounting positions in the wings. Red and green were the suggested colours I believe. IIRC 7% of the male population has some degree of colour blindness. Sure hope they don't look th

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 07:24 PM 22/01/2007, you wrote: Maybe some one might enlighten all on the Benalla incident/accident a few years ago,when a Hornet was involved in a crossed control take off and subsequent crash.Were not all involved senior instructors etc? John From what little I've heard almost a rerun o

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread Patching
- Original Message - From: Mark Rowe To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI That would be correct, They were fitted incorectly for transport post re-finishing the wings in parts and then things were not

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread John Giddy
Patching wrote: Yeah and Hornet ailerons can be installed upside down on the wrong wings as well. Its hard to do but not impossible. Not with quite the same consequences but still serious. Crossed Blanik rudder cables can also put some excitement into peoples lives too. Be vigilant out there.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread Patching
the people are not, at least not physically. Keep well John. Regards Patch - Original Message - From: "John Giddy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: DI

2007-01-22 Thread Scott Penrose
On 22/01/2007, at 2:25 PM, Mike Borgelt wrote: At 12:49 PM 22/01/2007, you wrote: Hi Mike et al, The MOSP 3, Section 6.3 states: I thought we were talking about WHY this became a requirement without any public discussion of the need for it or the possible repercussions on various glidi