Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-27 Thread John Hudson
in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Hmm, What I said, is that our insurers require a Competitors licence as a qualification for entry, in order to indemnify contest officials against the consequences of a claim arising from incidents

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-13 Thread Colin Collum
10:43 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Heavy vehicle drivers can drive for 5 hours and 15 minutes with out a break I guess they are professionals we drive up to 12 - 14 hours depending on what fatigue management rules

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-13 Thread Tim Shirley
: Friday, 13 September 2013 18:35 To: 'Mal Bruce'; 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Dear Mal, You seem to be offended by John’s suggestion that some of our badges are equivalent to boy scout badges

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-13 Thread Catherine Conway
...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Colin Collum Sent: Friday, 13 September 2013 18:35 To: 'Mal Bruce'; 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Dear Mal, You seem

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-13 Thread Tim Shirley
relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Well said Tim I certainly appreciate your efforts and have seen just how much you and Joy have contributed so that I can enjoy myself. Thank you. Sincerely. I'd love to see you get

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-13 Thread Colin Collum
in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Hmm, What I said, is that our insurers require a Competitors licence as a qualification for entry, in order to indemnify contest officials against the consequences of a claim arising from incidents

[Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-12 Thread Mal Bruce
Heavy vehicle drivers can drive for 5 hours and 15 minutes with out a break I guess they are professionals we drive up to 12 - 14 hours depending on what fatigue management rules they operate under. Long hall pilots are often on duty for 16 hours. If you were working for NSW State Transit

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-12 Thread Christopher McDonnell
“Long hall pilots” A spelling error that is very apt. From: Mal Bruce Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 10:43 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Heavy vehicle drivers can drive for 5 hours and 15 minutes with out

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-12 Thread Mal Bruce
-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Heavy vehicle drivers can drive for 5 hours and 15 minutes with out a break I guess they are professionals we drive up to 12 - 14 hours depending on what fatigue management rules they operate under. Long hall pilots are often on duty for 16

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-12 Thread Paul Mander
. The rest will follow. All the best, Paul Mander From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Trezise Sent: Thursday, 12 September 2013 9:12 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-11 Thread Ian Mc Phee
@lists.internode.on.net *Subject:* [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications ** ** Can anyone tell me why the pilot qualifications for State Championships are different between Queensland and NSW ? Some of the differences are pretty minor, but is there any reason they should

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-11 Thread Ron Sanders
...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] *On Behalf Of *Trezise *Sent:* Wednesday, 11 September 2013 09:36 *To:* aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net *Subject:* [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications ** ** Can anyone tell me why the pilot

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-11 Thread opsworx
-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications ** ** Can anyone tell me why the pilot qualifications for State Championships are different between Queensland and NSW ? Some of the differences are pretty minor, but is there any reason they should not be the same ? ** ** Issues

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-11 Thread Mandy Temple
[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Trezise Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2013 09:36 To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Can anyone tell me why the pilot qualifications for State Championships are different

[Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-11 Thread Mal Bruce
Dear boy scout badge VH:BSB Many people have worked long and hard to achieve their FAI badges some are still trying for their diamond height after 20 years of attempts. I suggest you do you five hours your 500 km gold and diamond height. You post reminded me of a line from top gun. your ego

[Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-11 Thread Trezise
Thanks for all the very positive comments both on forum and off-line ... well there is always one ! After obtaining the C certificate four years ago, I concentrated on developing skills to become a competent cross-county pilot. I can say this has been a lot of hard work and has involved

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-11 Thread Harry
to recognise in one self as it happens in small increments, but you are doing just fine, Harry Medlicott From: Trezise Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:11 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Thanks for all the very positive

[Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-10 Thread Trezise
Can anyone tell me why the pilot qualifications for State Championships are different between Queensland and NSW ? Some of the differences are pretty minor, but is there any reason they should not be the same ? Issues: Qld: 20 hrs solo vs NSW: 25 hrs solo. Qld Silver C distance vs NSW

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-10 Thread Tim Shirley
-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Can anyone tell me why the pilot qualifications for State Championships are different between Queensland and NSW ? Some of the differences are pretty minor, but is there any reason they should not be the same ? Issues: Qld: 20 hrs solo vs NSW

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-10 Thread Stuart Kerri FERGUSON
John, do a 500km flight; 5 hours guaranteed unless you pick one of those mind blowing memorable days we all dream of. Stuart FERGUSON Phone - 0419 797508 On 11/09/2013, at 9:35, Trezise tre...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Can anyone tell me why the pilot qualifications for State