Re: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-24 Thread Peter Stephenson
: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers G'day Robert and others, Now that Leigh has ventured forward with his thoughts on the matter, I feel a little easier about posting my thoughts on the Balaklava K-21 history. Many, perhaps most of us in the Balaklava club were some what apprehensive about

Re: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-23 Thread Terry Neumann
G'day Robert and others, Now that Leigh has ventured forward with his thoughts on the matter, I feel a little easier about posting my thoughts on the Balaklava K-21 history. Many, perhaps most of us in the Balaklava club were some what apprehensive about the cost of the K21 when we

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread Derek Ruddock
It's expensive, but a K21 will fit your needs perfectly. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Hart Sent: Tuesday, 21 September 2004 08:57 PM To: Soaring in Australia. Subject:[Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers Hi

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread Robert Hart
On Wed, 2004-09-22 at 08:12, Derek Ruddock wrote: It's expensive, but a K21 will fit your needs perfectly. Cost is one of the issues and whilst the K21 would seem to meet our needs, if it is expensive, that is a real issue. We need three identical basic trainers as we run at least three

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 09:39 AM 22/09/04 +1000, you wrote: You might like to try our friends in NZ for opinions/experience with the PW6. I've seen at least one there that belongs to Auckland Gliding club. On a decision of this magnitude it might be worth sending someone to fly it. Air fares are reasonably cheap

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread Robert Hart
On Wed, 2004-09-22 at 09:55, Mike Borgelt wrote: At 09:39 AM 22/09/04 +1000, you wrote: You might like to try our friends in NZ for opinions/experience with the PW6. I've seen at least one there that belongs to Auckland Gliding club. On a decision of this magnitude it might be worth sending

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread Robert Hart
On Wed, 2004-09-22 at 10:19, Kevin McGowan wrote: You don't have to go that far, Bendigo gliding club (Vic) has one. Great - tks, I'll get in touch with them! -- Robert Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED] +61 (0)438 385 533 Brisbane, Australia

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread Robert Hart
On Wed, 2004-09-22 at 11:02, Mike Borgelt wrote: It'll be interesting to see whether getting from Brisbane to Bendigo is easier or cheaper or quicker than Brisbane/Drury(Auckland Club location)! Well - I have reasons to be in Vic (two kids at uni there) and of course Horsham week early enxt

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread Roger Druce
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Hart Sent: Wednesday, 22 September 2004 9:40 AM To: Derek Ruddock Cc: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers On Wed, 2004-09-22 at 08:12, Derek Ruddock

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread Roger Druce
. Roger Druce VMFG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Wednesday, 22 September 2004 9:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring inAustralia. Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers At 09:39 AM

Re: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread stuart smith
exactly my thoughts Mike - Original Message - From: Mike Borgelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 11:02 AM Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers At 10:48 AM

Re: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers - Taurus

2004-09-21 Thread Michael Coates
Hello all the Pipistrel Sinus went through the GFA system without any problems at all, it has the same requirements/conditions as the normal "Ultralight" versions with the exception of an extra 100 placards EVERYTHING and i mean everything now has a nice sticker telling you what it is.

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread Jason Armistead
2004 9:40 AM To: Derek Ruddock Cc: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers On Wed, 2004-09-22 at 08:12, Derek Ruddock wrote: It's expensive, but a K21 will fit your needs perfectly. Cost is one of the issues and whilst the K21

RE: [Aus-soaring] 2 seat basic trainers

2004-09-21 Thread Robert Hart
On Wed, 2004-09-22 at 14:00, Jason Armistead wrote: If you are still considering metal aircraft, the LET factory is still producing Blaniks (LET are now LZ Aeronautical Industries, still at www.let.cz) , and IAR may still be producing IS28s (www.iar.ro). Apart from other issues already