Re: [Aus-soaring] What can glider pilots teach the airline industry?

2013-11-12 Thread Nelson Handcock
? (John Parncutt) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:05:32 +1100 From: John Parncutt jparn...@bigpond.net.au Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What can glider pilots teach the airline industry? To: 'Discussion of issues

Re: [Aus-soaring] What can glider pilots teach the airline industry?

2013-11-12 Thread emilis prelgauskas
the GA community.   John Parncutt   On Behalf Of Darin McLean Sent: 12 November, 2013 20:50 Subject: [Aus-soaring] What can glider pilots teach the airline industry?   Im sure most of you will like this article. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] What can glider pilots teach the airline industry?

2013-11-12 Thread Darin McLean
) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:05:32 +1100 From: John Parncutt jparn...@bigpond.net.au Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What can glider pilots teach the airline industry? To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] What can glider pilots teach the airline industry?

2013-11-12 Thread Mike Borgelt
Is the Stemme officially aerobatic? Mike At 07:50 PM 12/11/2013, you wrote: Im sure most of you will like this article. Darin Tug pilot, RAAF Richmond Gliding Club === What can glider pilots teach the airline industry? Could gliding be the

[Aus-soaring] What You Can Claim NSW

2013-03-05 Thread Mal Bruce
What You Can Claim Your compensation depends on the types of injuries you sustained and your circumstances at the time of the accident. As far as possible, any form of compensation is aimed at returning the person injured to their pre-injury state. Your claim could be for economic loss

Re: [Aus-soaring] What You Can Claim NSW

2013-03-05 Thread Scott Penrose
Hi Mal, I checked Victoria and I am completely wrong for TAC sorry - they do accept loss of earnings claims, but only if more than 5 days (ie not the first 5 days lost work), and then only a maximum of 80% lost earnings to a maximum of $1130. Didn't check NSW. Scott On 05/03/2013, at 9:10

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-26 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 03:33 PM 26/04/2012, you wrote: Hi, Reading the thread regardinf the V1 terminal . They currently have problems with the internal GPS of the unit. Check their website for more details I am currently using a Holux CS61, recommended by Paolo Ventafrida, running LK8000. It works very well,

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread John Orton
Hi Robert, I am a bit biased because I sell these products but I have been using a LX8000 /LX9000 for several years and recon that they are great stuff. Regards, John Orton On 25 April 2012 10:01, Robert Hart ha...@interweft.com.au wrote: ** Hi I would like some feedback from users of

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Robert Talk to Brad Edwards 0267 711733H as he has LX9000 and Bruce Taylor 0267 787345H who has a ClearNav as they are both great instruments and am sure they will tell you positives and negatives (usually minor) of each. You should then try and fly both and work out your personal preference.

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread Scott Penrose
Or you can use XCSoar and configure all those items to your own preference :-) Scott On 25/04/2012, at 8:20 PM, Ian Mc Phee wrote: Robert Talk to Brad Edwards 0267 711733H as he has LX9000 and Bruce Taylor 0267 787345H who has a ClearNav as they are both great instruments and am sure

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 08:35 PM 25/04/2012, you wrote: Or you can use XCSoar and configure all those items to your own preference :-) Scott There is a new PNA device available shortly called a V1. Essentially the same as the new Oudie with the same screen (you can get your old Oudie upgraded). 950 nits

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Mike Do you have a link to the V1 display? Personally I love the Dell Streak, but unfortunately it stopped working, not sure if I can get it repaired yet. The transflective display is the way to go, but not many manufacturers seem to use it. Cheers Paul On 26 April 2012 09:10, Mike

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread Jarek Mosiejewski
Hi, I am considering purchasing a Dell Streak. Could you please share your opinions about this device, reliability, tolerance to temperature etc... Thanks Jarek Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Mike Do you have a link to the V1 display? Personally I love the Dell Streak, but

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread Scott Penrose
On 26/04/2012, at 9:10 AM, Mike Borgelt wrote: At 08:35 PM 25/04/2012, you wrote: Or you can use XCSoar and configure all those items to your own preference :-) Scott There is a new PNA device available shortly called a V1. Essentially the same as the new Oudie with the same

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 10:28 AM 26/04/2012, you wrote: On 26/04/2012, at 9:10 AM, Mike Borgelt wrote: At 08:35 PM 25/04/2012, you wrote: Or you can use XCSoar and configure all those items to your own preference :-) Scott There is a new PNA device available shortly called a V1. Essentially the same as

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread Jeff Farrow
http://www.verticasports.com/shop-2/products/v1-flight-instrument/ - Original Message - From: Paul Bart To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 01:23 PM 26/04/2012, you wrote: http://www.verticasports.com/shop-2/products/v1-flight-instrument/http://www.verticasports.com/shop-2/products/v1-flight-instrument/ yes that's the one. There is a bloke in the US who was working on sourcing a similar device. I'm sourcing through him as

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread Andres Miramontes
Hi, Reading the thread regardinf the V1 terminal . They currently have problems with the internal GPS of the unit. Check their website for more details I am currently using a Holux CS61, recommended by Paolo Ventafrida, running LK8000. It works very well, easy to see in sunshine conditions, even

[Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-24 Thread Robert Hart
Hi I would like some feedback from users of the various moving map display computer systems that are available for gliders. I have used both the Altair/XCSoar (with Vega vario) and Mobile SeeYou (on a PDA and now on an Oudie - which I have to say I don't

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-24 Thread Adam Woolley
Can’t go past the ClearNav, simply superior for AAT’s and simplicity! WPP From: Robert Hart Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:01 PM To: Soaring in Australia Subject: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel? Hi I would like some feedback from users of the various moving map

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-24 Thread Scott Penrose
To: Soaring in Australia Subject: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel? Hi I would like some feedback from users of the various moving map display computer systems that are available for gliders. I have used both the Altair/XCSoar (with Vega vario) and Mobile SeeYou

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-24 Thread rolf a. buelter
couple of years but nothing useable offered yet. Rgds - Rolf Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:01:39 +1000 From: ha...@interweft.com.au To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel? Hi I would like some feedback from

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-24 Thread rolf a. buelter
Forgot Iglide butterfly for the fruit lovers. Rgds - Rolf From: rbuel...@hotmail.com To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:29:56 +1000 Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel? Not so much own experience but reading various forums (forae

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-24 Thread Bob Ward
-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel? Hi I would like some feedback from users of the various moving map display computer systems that are available for gliders. I have used both the Altair/XCSoar (with Vega vario) and Mobile SeeYou (on a PDA and now on an Oudie - which I have to say I

[Aus-soaring] [Aus-Soaring] What about Gliding gives you a buzz?

2011-07-07 Thread Drew McKinnie
In Where Do Good Ideas Come From? - the natural history of innovation Steven Johnson looks at how patterns of creativity and innovation occur. He describes leaps in ideas in terms of the environments that cultivate connections, that coalesce thoughts into movements - it's a good, entertaining,

Re: [Aus-soaring] What kind of cloud is this?

2011-03-01 Thread Carl Ricard
Brazilright on the capricorn... On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 4:17 AM, Mike Cleaver wom...@netspeed.com.au wrote: At 11:41 1/03/2011, you wrote: Every february we get this cloud here (Where are you Carl?) Can anyone tell me whats the name of this cloud? Looks like Dolly Parton to me..

[Aus-soaring] What kind of cloud is this?

2011-02-28 Thread Carl Ricard
Every february we get this cloud here Can anyone tell me whats the name of this cloud? Thanks, Carl attachment: Photo BH.jpg___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] What kind of cloud is this?

2011-02-28 Thread Dave Donald
of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Tue, 1 March, 2011 10:41:01 AM Subject: [Aus-soaring] What kind of cloud is this? Every february we get this cloud here Can anyone tell me whats the name of this cloud? Thanks, Carl

[Aus-soaring] What kind of cloud is this?

2011-02-28 Thread Mal Bruce
Mammatus or as the two year old says boobys Every february we get this cloud here Can anyone tell me whats the name of this cloud? Thanks, Carl http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammatus_cloud___ Aus-soaring mailing list

Re: [Aus-soaring] What kind of cloud is this?

2011-02-28 Thread Mike Cleaver
At 11:41 1/03/2011, you wrote: Every february we get this cloud here (Where are you Carl?) Can anyone tell me whats the name of this cloud? Looks like Dolly Parton to me.. :-) or Mae West's little sister February West ;-) Wombat Thanks, Carl Content-Type: image/jpeg; name=Photo

[Aus-soaring] What Cheating thread

2011-01-21 Thread Mal Bruce
Stuart is a fine upstanding Gentleman and Official Observer many of us owe our diamond height to him the mere suggestion that he would cheat his employer by chucking a sick day to go flying is offensive given he works for The Australian Safety Authority! “I?m sure you were getting the flu or

[Aus-soaring] What the law says and what is sensible....

2010-06-02 Thread Texler, Michael
Matthew Gage's comments about criminality, my understanding is that if you are operating within the law (albeit doing something that does not seem sensible), you would not be doing a criminal act. (I am no lawyer so what would I know...) For those who remember, a pilot went to start his Piper

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the law says and what is sensible....

2010-06-02 Thread Mark Newton
On 02/06/2010, at 18:32, Texler, Michael michael.tex...@health.wa.gov.au wrote: Legal input please? What, on this list? Ha! You must be new here :) - mark [ not a lawyer but can pretend to be one on the Internet :) ] ___ Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] What happened to Cirrus VH-GXV?

2010-03-07 Thread Stuart Kerri Ferguson
Guys, I currently have the son of John Best who flew from Warwick Gliding Club between approx 1970 and 1980 with me. Tony has asked me about his fathers Cirrus VH-GXV and an internet search tells me it was flying around 2000 but does not say where and it does not appear on the register now.

Re: [Aus-soaring] What happened to Cirrus VH-GXV?

2010-03-07 Thread Dion Stuart Baker
You'll need to find a Mr. Kenneth Hugh Munro who lives in Toowoomba, QLD. See: http://www.aeroclub.com.au/queryac.php?query=id=639start=19expand=GXV Dion On 7 March 2010 18:44, Stuart Kerri Ferguson s...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Guys, I currently have the son of John Best who flew from

Re: [Aus-soaring] What happened to Cirrus VH-GXV?

2010-03-07 Thread Robert Hart
Stuart Kerri Ferguson wrote: Guys, I currently have the son of John Best who flew from Warwick Gliding Club between approx 1970 and 1980 with me. Tony has asked me about his fathers Cirrus VH-GXV and an internet search tells me it was flying around 2000 but does not say where and it

[Aus-soaring] What the Keepit Comp is all about

2009-10-30 Thread Dave Shorter
In case you haven't seen what those competing at Lake Keepit will be flying over next week, have a look at this YouTube clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_-ULY8qV94 - courtesy of John and Geraldine Clark and a few intrepid Keepit pilots. (That's the glider you're flying Andrew) PS

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-10 Thread Emilis Prelgauskas
On Wed, 10 May 2006 09:25:46 +1000, Caleb White wrote: Adam, would you prefer a photograph of a young bloke in an old glider instead of an old bloke in a young glider? Caleb I thought he was intimating a young female draped over the long flexible wing (some of us old enough remember

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-10 Thread Scott Penrose
This is crazy. This months 'photo of the month' in kiwi gliding land is the one attached... What sort of image are they trying to portray - the PW5, the blue blocker sunnys, the flannel hat what the!? Maybe I am missing something? What is wrong with it. PW5 - sure, low performance plane,

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-10 Thread J Hudson
Guys, I'd go easy on the PW5 or Keith (Willis) may take up the issue - that will flaw you - Keith's spent a lifetime in the PW5. At least he's gliding. John ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-10 Thread Christopher Mc Donnell
: Christopher Mc Donnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Tom Wilksch [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?! Yeah! Tom. I look a bit like that bloke and fit

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-10 Thread JR
: [Aus-soaring] What the?! I'm back from AHSG. Nice to see you all had fun with this today. Liked Adam's picture and Derek's comment. Perhaps we should all bring our granddaughters out to the club occasionally to brighten the places up and distract the pups :-) Chris McDonnell - Original

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-10 Thread Christopher Mc Donnell
@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:05 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?! That would be courting disaster I think JR - Original Message - From: Christopher Mc Donnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-09 Thread Ian McPhee
, May 09, 2006 10:45 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] What the?! This is crazy. This months 'photo of the month' in kiwi gliding land is the one attached... What sort of image are they trying to portray - the PW5, the blue blocker sunnys, the flannel hat what the!? Catchya Woolley Pup

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-09 Thread Jason Armistead
Just remember that could be what you look like in 25 years too !!! At 10:45 PM 9/05/2006, you wrote: This is crazy. This months 'photo of the month' in kiwi gliding land is the one attached... What sort of image are they trying to portray - the PW5, the blue blocker sunnys, the flannel hat

RE: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-09 Thread Derek Ruddock
You will look like that one day :) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:aus-soaring- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Tuesday, 9 May 2006 10:45 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] What the?! This is crazy. This months

RE: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-09 Thread Roger Cox
If you're lucky -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Wednesday, 10 May 2006 8:03 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] What the?! You will look like that one day

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-09 Thread Christopher Mc Donnell
relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 10:39 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?! There is no set rule to say that you cant show old people having fun in gliders too! I suspect they are trying to portray the idea that gliding is fun

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-09 Thread Caleb White
to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 08:48:28 +0930 Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?! Yeah! Tom. I look a bit like that bloke and fit the profile outlined. You lot can continue this thread for the rest of the day. I'm shutting down and heading off

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-09 Thread Caleb White
I completely disagree; the hat is not flannel. Caleb Kookaburra Precision Soaring Team -Original Message- From: Adam Woolley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Date: Tue, 09 May 2006 22:45:25 +1000 Subject: [Aus-soaring] What the?! This is crazy. This months

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-09 Thread cathdave
Or in ten years if you don't use the blockout! Dave Long Just remember that could be what you look like in 25 years too !!! At 10:45 PM 9/05/2006, you wrote: This is crazy. This months 'photo of the month' in kiwi gliding land is the one attached... What sort of image are they trying to

RE: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

2006-05-09 Thread Derek Ruddock
In a dignified pose... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:aus-soaring- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Wednesday, 10 May 2006 10:30 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?! Oh, absolutely - its gotta have

[Aus-soaring] What are you working on ?

2006-03-13 Thread Michael Derry
Don't be shy... ! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pulleylaunch/ I have found this system of sharing emails, files, bookmarks, photos absolutely indispensible in developing anything new. A similar type of group I started for hang gliders helped me and my friends

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-22 Thread Quinn
..."Oh yes - my instructor always told me to start the round out when at the height of two elephants!" I guess the hangar must be 2 elephants high because that is the height I describe to students having trouble working where to start their flare :-) Redmond

RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-21 Thread John Parncutt
NeumannSent: Tuesday, 21 June 2005 2:25 PMTo: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?It is written: One could surmise that the author hadn't heard of the 200 foot rule either. LOL! One could, but one would probably also be wrong Mike

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-21 Thread Peter Creswick
to Soaring in Australia. *Subject:* Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? It is written: One could surmise that the author hadn't heard of the 200 foot rule either. LOL! One could, but one would probably also be wrong Mike Valentine, being the practical and thinking person

RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-21 Thread John Parncutt
relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? Not in mine John. It's a SCGC Camden log book, probably produced in the early 70's, at the latest, (fist logged flight 2/12/75) probably before the GFA log book even existed, perhaps ? Inside back cover is History / Ratings

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-21 Thread Brian Wade
Message - From: John Parncutt To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 8:59 PM Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? Pretty sure my first GFA logbook (circa 1974) had the rules of the air, I'llhave to dig it out

RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-21 Thread John O'Neill
Parncutt Date: 06/21/05 20:59:42 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? Pretty sure my first GFA logbook (circa 1974) had the rules of the air, I'll have to dig it out of storage to check. My second and third (current) GFA log books have

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-21 Thread Glenn McLean
: RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? Hello All, I have my 2nd GFA log bookdated 21/12/69 in front of me, no mention of any rules whatsoever in the log book. I still have a copy of the originalinstructors Handbook some where, will have a look

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-21 Thread Peter Creswick
Just going back to square one for a minute. If the rule was made in the 60's say, back when Leigh's slow bird was the standard, consider what a relative modern standard should perhaps be, given higher speeds etc. Perhaps it should be 300 feet or more, say 100 metres. Ian, Mike and others have

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-21 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 07:52 AM 22/06/05 +1000, you wrote: Just going back to square one for a minute. If the rule was made in the 60's say, back when Leigh's slow bird was the standard, consider what a relative modern standard should perhaps be, given higher speeds etc. Perhaps it should be 300 feet or more, say

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-21 Thread Jean Hudson
Well stated Mike, John Hudson - Original Message - From: Mike Cleaver [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 1:06 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? At 20:51 20/06/2005

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-20 Thread Peter Creswick
Went searching through some old AG's (after finding the box in the garage roof space). Those of you who have AG August 1992 might find pages 16 -17 - 18 - 19 relevant. Given the subject, and the author, I would have thought it reasonably definitive at the time. If anyone can find 200 ft

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-20 Thread Mike Cleaver
At 20:51 20/06/2005, Peter Creswick said: Went searching through some old AG's (after finding the box in the garage roof space). Those of you who have AG August 1992 might find pages 16 -17 - 18 - 19 relevant. Given the subject, and the author, I would have thought it reasonably definitive at

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-20 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 08:51 PM 20/06/05 +1000, you wrote: Went searching through some old AG's (after finding the box in the garage roof space). Those of you who have AG August 1992 might find pages 16 -17 - 18 - 19 relevant. Given the subject, and the author, I would have thought it reasonably definitive at the

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-20 Thread Terry Neumann
It is written: One could surmise that the author hadn't heard of the 200 foot rule either. LOL! One could, but one would probably also be wrong Mike Valentine, being the practical and thinking person he was, probably foresaw that to lay great stress on an arbitrary figure

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-20 Thread Mark Newton
Terry Neumann wrote: Leigh touched on a very interesting point when he reflected on the thermalling parameters of his Super Grunau. Allow me to expand.How should everyone behave in a thermal which contains (say) his Grunau, Bernard's ASH-25, and a club ASK-21 on passenger flight, all

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-17 Thread Patching
Newton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gidday I've known its 200ft since forever, I guess I had good instructors

RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-17 Thread Texler, Michael
If you can see the whites of their eyes, you are too close. ___ 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] What do I do?

2005-06-17 Thread Patching
@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 4:58 PM Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? If you can see the whites of their eyes, you are too close. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-17 Thread McLean Richard
That was a bit predictable! back to the surgery ... =) --- Mike Borgelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10:15 PM 16/06/05 +1000, you wrote: Indeed. In my case, not forty years, but just shy of 30 years. I think this whole thread has exposed a hole in the system that needs to be plugged in

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-17 Thread Graeme Cant
From: Mike Borgelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] The system misses out on teaching you something and it is _your_ fault. That's your usual rubbish, Mike. Since the age of 6 most of us understand that most of what we'll need to know we teach ourselves. I know of few people who successfully leave high

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-17 Thread JR
, June 17, 2005 5:01 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? You obviously fly at a very safe site, I havent seen our pilots eyes any other colour than red for years. Nuther stubbie pleesh. Thansh SHE EFIY. - Original Message - From: Texler, Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion

RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-17 Thread Mike Cleaver
: Friday, 17 June 2005 8:35 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? Gidday I've known its 200ft since forever, I guess I had good instructors, but-- What does 200ft look like glider to glider in the air? Pretty hard to judge and I do

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-17 Thread Don Ingram
Texler, Michael wrote: If you can see the whites of their eyes, you are too close. Isn't that the thermal entry technique? Aim for the whites... ;-) ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-17 Thread Don Ingram
JR wrote: If you can do maintenance on the glider flying next to you , is that to close ?. Regards JR Olympia Precision Soaring Team Quote on Auntie yesterday re traffic density in the middle east. If you don't like the music that you are listening to while driving in traffic, reach into

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-16 Thread Peter Creswick
Indeed. In my case, not forty years, but just shy of 30 years. I think this whole thread has exposed a hole in the system that needs to be plugged in a hurry. Mark Newton wrote: Peter Creswick wrote: Interesting. I never heard of a formal separation standard in gliding, GFA or

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-16 Thread McLean Richard
Don't we have a responsibility as individuals to ensure that we know such fundamental rules? It's not that difficult to check if we are not sure! Sometimes the holes we need to plug are not in the system but closer to home. --- Peter Creswick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Indeed. In my case, not

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-16 Thread VHGNJ
Gidday I've known its 200ft since forever, I guess I had good instructors, but-- What does 200ft look like glider to glider in the air? Pretty hard to judge and I do not measure off the feet visually when I'm flying, it becomes a TLAR judgement. Grant Harper

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-16 Thread Robert Hart
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gidday I've known its 200ft since forever, I guess I had good instructors, but-- What does 200ft look like glider to glider in the air? It's three times Alice's wingspan (approximately, as she is 20.5m span) or a bit more than 4 times a 15m wingspan. This gives

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-16 Thread Mark Newton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gidday I've known its 200ft since forever, I guess I had good instructors, but-- What does 200ft look like glider to glider in the air? Closer than you look: A wingspan isn't much off 50', so think about four wingspans. Uncomfortably close, if you ask me. -

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-16 Thread VHGNJ
Gidday the ground set-up works best actually! Its quick and looks surprisingly closer than many expect. I'm not keen on the model model :-), to much concentration on the wrong things at the wrong time, which is after-all where this thread began! Grant Harper

RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-15 Thread John Parncutt
Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Wednesday, 15 June 2005 8:36 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring inAustralia. Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? At 02:26 PM 11/06/05 +1000, you wrote: It raises some serious concerns if there are current glider pilots who are not aware of such a fundemental

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-15 Thread Mark Newton
Christopher H Thorpe wrote: Mike's comment is correct and remains so. GFA Operational Regulations - Section 9.22 states:- A sailplane shall not be flown so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard. GFA requires that a separation from other sailplanes, and tug aircraft towing

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-15 Thread Mark Newton
Peter Creswick wrote: Interesting. I never heard of a formal separation standard in gliding, GFA or otherwise. Familiarity with the Rules of the Air is a requirement which must be met during pre-solo training. For all of our sakes, please refamiliarize yourself with them. For

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-12 Thread Ian McPhee
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 2:26 PM Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? It raises some serious concerns if there are current glider pilots who are not aware of such a fundemental rule as the 200ft vertical/horizontal seperation. I am wondering if all clubs are covering the rules of the air

RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-10 Thread John Parncutt
: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? Mike's comment is correct and remains so. GFA Operational Regulations - Section 9.22 states:- A sailplane shall not be flown so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard. GFA requires that a separation from other sailplanes, and tug aircraft towing

RE: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-09 Thread Christopher H Thorpe
-collisions, serious undershoots, pilot incapacitation and like occurrences). Report it as such. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ddonald Sent: Thursday, 9 June 2005 7:32 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] What do I do? I had

Re: [Aus-soaring] What do I do?

2005-06-09 Thread Mark Newton
Ddonald wrote: I had a close call in a thermal recently with another glider and the other pilot was really aggressive in his entry. We nearly touched. I dont even know if he saw me. I know its not an accident but is it an incident? I know that we fly close a lot, but this was close!! The other

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2005-06-09 Thread Robert Hart
Ddonald wrote: I had a close call in a thermal recently with another glider and the other pilot was really aggressive in his entry. We nearly touched. I dont even know if he saw me. I know its not an accident but is it an incident? I know that we fly close a lot, but this was close!! The other

[Aus-soaring] What is 'Sport Pilot' - and what is its import to gliding

2004-09-21 Thread Robert Hart
Hi From talking to another (power) pilot about an unrelated issue, he mentioned the introduction of 'Sport Pilot' and 'self certification'. He also intimated that this was linked in some way to the handling of glider regos by CASA, mentioned in the recent report on the GFA ACM (but which was not

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[Aus-soaring] What a day??

2003-12-09 Thread Leigh Bunting
Hi All, It was a stinker in Melbourne and even hotter in Adelaide. From Melbourne there appeared to be Cu from horizon to horizon. As we climbed out of Tullamarine on the 1745 to Adelaide, we passed through the base of the Cu at 12000 abeam Bacchus Marsh. We were tooling along at 400kts ground

Re: [Aus-soaring] What a day??

2003-12-09 Thread Mark Newton
On Tue, Dec 09, 2003 at 08:39:33PM +0930, Leigh Bunting wrote: A day you seem to have been able to have gone anywhere in a glider. As it wasn't me, did anyone have the chance to use what appeared to be the best soaring day in years? Yup :-) I drove out to Waikerie this morning and bugged

RE: [Aus-soaring] What a day??

2003-12-09 Thread BC Eckey
] On Behalf Of Leigh Bunting Sent: Tuesday, 9 December 2003 9:40 PM To: Soaring List Subject: [Aus-soaring] What a day?? Hi All, It was a stinker in Melbourne and even hotter in Adelaide. From Melbourne there appeared to be Cu from horizon to horizon. As we climbed out of Tullamarine on the 1745

Re: [Aus-soaring] What is Safer?

2003-11-23 Thread Derek Ruddock
So presumably, if you are 5 miles from the field and at 1500 feet, you're OK? Stupid rule [EMAIL PROTECTED] 20/11/03 12:33:42 G'day All, The club that I'm currently flying at has a rule that, a Pilot that hasn't done a paddock check is NOT allowed outside the CTAF (10mile) because it is

Re: [Aus-soaring] What is Safer?

2003-11-23 Thread John Haunton
Ruddock [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 24/11/03 02:28 PM Please respond to Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: Subject:Re: [Aus-soaring] What is Safer? So presumably, if you are 5 miles from

Re: [Aus-soaring] What is Safer?

2003-11-21 Thread Peter Stephenson
In the short term yes, in the long term questionable. PeterS - Original Message - From: Mike Cleaver [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 1:33 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] What is Safer? At 17:48

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