[Aus-soaring] NOVEMBER 2015 ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE NOVEMBER 2015 The November issue of Gliding International will be mailed before week¹s end. It specialises in reports from Germany, but has a wide range of exceptional stories and photographs including: Elke Fuglsang-Petersen writes about the German method of pilot retention that involves a week long flying course where students each have a mentor whose sole purpose is to foster and teach the student how to get involved and conquer cross country soaring fears. The mentor flies his own sailplane, the student flies his own sailplane. This is the best retention ab initio scheme we have yet seen. Learn more! Many German two seat owners unhappy about the selection procedures for entrants to the German Nationals and World Championship selection. Aldo Cernezzi flies and reports on the axe being taken to the Diana II to create a brilliant 13.5 metre sailplane. A fascinating story. The photos are really great! The remodelled Diana II wins the World Championships which shows what a little imagination can do to a new class. The Italian Silent factory is on to a winner. With a FEZ in the nose, this less expensive motor-glider has the possibilities of becoming a major class. Ritz writes about the FAI annual conference in Rotterdam, and we list all the awards made to pilots world-wide. Paul Remde writes about the latest in instruments. Latest variometers can now show a graphic on the shape, size, strength and position of a thermal. This is probably the best aid to soaring produced in the last 10 years. Get the details in this issue. A full report on the Vintage glider club rally in Terlet, Holland. Is there being too much emphasis being placed on the dangers of drones? A new look at the situation which places less likelihood of a mid-air than previously thought possible. The Perlan project is now airborne. They are on track to shift to Argentina and attempt that elusive 90,000 feet goal. More details in this issue. How about being able to drop off your worst day in any competition calculation. A review on the subject that has been simmering in the back- ground for 20 or more years. Propellers on your wing tips. Another idea for a motor glider emerges from the U.S.A. Sebastian Kawa finishes third in the finals of the Grand Prix. Let¹s hope he not losing form. Finally, a story that has taken five months to prepare. A survey of pilot ages world wide. The results are worse than anyone ever imagined. Did you know for example that 1.73% of the world pilot population is aged over 80. There are just as revealing other statistics. Bet you couldn¹t guess the percentage of pilots over 65 either. Plus 35 other stories that will educate and inform. As we have said before - our best issue yet! We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] SEPTEMBER 2015 ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015 Your copy of Gliding International will be mailed this week. This is our ninth anniversary issue and our team declare it to be the best we have yet produced. It has a wide range of exceptional stories and photographs including : Are you an also ran¹ at every gliding championship you enter. Do you ask yourself Why do I never win a championship?¹ Well we provide the most comprehensive review on how to win. The review comes from the world best sailplane competition pilots and gives you a totally new appreciation what you have to do to be a winner. We regard this article as the best we have ever printed. Bill Walker¹s life is reviewed. An exceptional man who died in an accident in Namibia late last year. A personal friend of the editor who writes about the extraordinary life in gliding of this prominent New Zealander and the progress he made in creating his own unique competition sailplane. Aldo Cernezzi flies and reports on the Sunseeker Duo. This motor glider is something else¹ and a major breakthrough using the exclusive use of the sun as a means of making the craft a self-launcher. A fascinating story. The photos are spell-binding. Research by NASA has produced a totally new way of producing moulded carbon fibre structures which opens up a new concept of producing sailplanes. A big bonus for the first manufacturer to adopt the NASA process. This is a story has numerous pluses for readers. A story on a five bladed propeller for a Pawnee and other tugs. A comparison of wings. The new Ventus design versus the wings of a Condor. Remarkable similarities. A trip back to 1929 and the Black and White days of gliding. Instant launches aided by mutton fat. You have to admire our pioneers! Do you know that the world has lost 210,000 pilots since 1980. Where have they all gone in 35 years? For new soaring pilots - What¹s so great about 27 degrees (angle of bank in a thermal). Get some thoughts/help in improving your thermalling. Another new weather forecasting aid. The world viewed from one million miles away. A photo to support the concept. Live crash testing of Emergency Locator Beacons. NASA buys old aircraft to provide real-time crash evaluations. Elke Fuglsang-Petersen writes about flying the Sierra wave with Perlan¹s Chief Pilot, Jim Payne as well as a report of the Women Soaring Pilots Association annual conference in Minden, Nevada. Ritz writes about the European 2015 Championships now mid-way through the season. And we ask the question: Is the E-Genius a Winner¹. And they are developing an unmanned glider to soar on Mars. Radical design! We provide a graphic chart on glider parts in five languages. A chart worth keeping will come in handy one day. Aviation talk is all about 2.6 million drones that will be sold annually by year 2025. This is frightening as control will virtually be uncontrollable. Plus 35 other stories that will educate and inform. As we said our best issue yet! We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] July Issue - Gliding International
: GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE JULY 2015 Your copy of Gliding International will be in your mail box next week. This issue has a wide range of exceptional stories and photographs including : An appraisal of what a well configured simulator can do to your club. (Not just a desk top computer type operation either). Apart from being a financial generator, it can sustain and add to membership and create a whole new club atmosphere. A desirable situation. Aldo Cernezzi, our in house, sailplane evaluator reports on the sophisticated operation now running at the Milan (Italy) club. This article should be read by every club committee member! Elke Fugslang-Petersen spent two days at the Aero 15, Friedrichshafen, Germany, spying out the next new models and reporting on what the sport can expect in the next 12 months. She is a good journalists and an exceptional reporter with a keen eye for detail. Worth reading by every soaring pilot. New African soaring centre - this one is in a modern civilised town -where the comforts of home welcome the soaring pilot to the soaring scene of a life-time. Its called Kuruman and is on the Sth African/Botswana border. It promises to be cheaper than any other African soaring centre and our German reporter, Markus Geisen gives it the thumbs up. Hs writes well (about the 500 klm he did without planning one afternoon. Southern Africa, Namibia and now Kuruman are sites to be explored, but we recommend Kuruman for the soaring holiday of a life time. The Horton Brother made their fame in designing flying wings (aircraft with no fuselage) and actually designed a glider that flew in the 1940s in Germany. They made four flying sailplanes but none survives to this day. There is one non flying replica in a German Aero museum. Well one has been under construction for 15 years and nearing completion. Was displayed at Aero 15 this year. The story behind the story is told in this issue. The German Aero Research organisation DLR has found a simple way to repair glass fibre and have built a small machine that makes repairs a breeze. The unit on display in this news item for all to see. The story on the Soaring Condor is a nature study of interest to soaring pilots. Down to less than six breeding pairs 10 years ago they have been nursed back to survival. The Condor has the biggest wing area of any soaring bird and have the original flying wing with winglets. A fascinating story. This issue we take you into the 80 year old Winter Instrument factory in Germany. A surprisingly complex organisation essential to the success of gliding. The DLR wing profile changing program that has been under development has proved to be eminently successful. Has profound possibilities for gliding and its future. A follow on story from the original that appeared in the previous issue. The United Kingdom to appoint an aviation ombudsman. This item will lead the way for similar appointments elsewhere and a welcome overseer to prevent hasty CAA hassles. Will your country follow up on this appointment? Blanik has come out with a new sailplane that has lots and lots of improvements. (Has a 6000 hour wing life). More in this issue with photos.. Introducing a new book Dancing with the Wind² devoted to wave flying, its problems, dangers and adversities. This 304 page text book on waves should be in everyone¹s library. Book now available. Printed in France in excellent English. An answer has been found to bugs sticking to wings. (At last) Will make bug wipers an unnecessary (costly adjunct) to wing design. The likely start to a war on white painted sailplanes. A group advocating colour any colour but white. Plus 35 other stories that will educate and inform. We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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] July Issue - Gliding International
On 14/06/15 3:12 PM, Leigh Bunting vh_...@internode.on.net wrote: Our reply hereunder: The article is about the Horton IV Not the IB Not to mention the Horten 1B flown in Argentina in 2008: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8in4nEyiNA And an actual Horten held by an American museum. Cheers Leigh Bunting Balaklava GC On 14/06/2015 10:52 AM, John Roake wrote: July Issue - Gliding International The Horton Brother made their fame in designing flying wings (aircraft with no fuselage) and actually designed a glider that flew in the 1940s in Germany. They made four flying sailplanes but none survives to this day. There is one non flying replica in a German Aero museum. Well one has been under construction for 15 years and nearing completion. Was displayed at Aero 15 this year. The story behind the story is told in this issue. https://www.avast.com/antivirus This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ 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 ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] The Latest Issue
GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE MAY 2015 Your copy of Gliding International will be in your mail box this week. This issue has a wide range of exceptional stories and photographs including : Finally, Schempp-Hirth has announced their answer to the 18 metre sailplane debate. Unveiled at ¹Aero 2015¹ at Friedrichshafen, the Ventus III is something truly to behold and if it flies as well as it looks, the opposition has something to be wary of. We are the first to produce photos of the Ventus III with an accompanying press release from manufacturers. An official report on the German expedition to Everest and beyond headed by Klaus Ohlmann. Some exceptional photographs. Not the every day gliding scene. What they did was quite frightening. The co-pilot of Germanwings flight 9525 had a long association with the Westerwald Gliding Club in Germany. A review of his past gliding history and a number of facts on Andreas Lubitz not previously made public. Have you heard of the GloW sailplane. A factory has been sent up in the United Kingdom to produce this sailplane with an entirely new self launch feature - there is nothing like it! They are guaranteeing to be the least expensive new sailplane on today¹s market. The first production models will appear in September. Full coverage of the history and future (with photos and graphics) on this project. Englishman Mike Till is an inspirational gliding instructor who follows the sun instructing at Omarama in the English winter and in England¹s London Gliding Club at Dunstable in the New Zealand winter. With 12,000 hours in sailplanes and almost the same in tow-aircraft, this gentleman¹ has had an amazing career that will keep readers enthralled with his history. A report from Rod Dew, famous pilot and writer on gliding affairs. Aldo Cernezzi, our in house, sailplane evaluator, flies and reports on the Stemme S6. If motor gliding interests you, you will enjoy Aldo¹s always frank report. Steve Noys comes across a pre-war designed two seater trainer used by the U.S. Airforce in 1942. He takes on the mammoth task of restoring it to flying status. Well illustrated! A major break through in radio technology. The Pizzicato Project uses less than 10% of current production parts in producing a communication transceiver. Expect transceiver products to dramatically become cheaper in the near future. Cambridge Consultants (England) are confident they have discovered major new circuitry for our every day radio products. A review of the Round the World Courtesy of the Sun¹ project. Until now few have appreciated the size of this powered glider. Detailed graphics. To our pilots who always carry a camera with them, you will be extremely interested in the new stick on camera to any surface¹ activated by a cell phone. This is a new product for those who love taking selfies.¹ Cost $79. We devote a page to the U.S, Pilots Bill of Right Part II. The ramifications of this project will have world-wide effects for every soaring pilot. The Wright Brothers were not first. Heard of Cayley? Well he was a hundred years ahead of the Wright boys and he proved it. Recent discovery of Cayley graphics of 1792 will have you thinking. A remarkable story for gliding historians and others with just a mere interest in the sport. At last we can let subscribers know about the program under way at the University of Texas in Dallas. Learning about the whereabouts of active thermals whilst flying is now a possibility. A big funded research program is under way. See this current issue. The U.S. FAA have finally released the rules that will apply to the aerial use of drones. A must read for active soaring pilots. The Australian Airforce have applied flight restrictions on the ASK21 Mis. There needs to be a fix for the self launch motor. Major accidents world wide since our last issue: no sailplanes involved in mid airs but two bail outs. All detailed in this issue. Plus 35 other stories that will educate and inform. We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE MAY 2015
GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE MAY 2015 Expect your copy of the magazine in your mail box next week. This issue has a wide range of exceptional stories and photographs including : Finally, Schempp-Hirth has announced their answer to the 18 metre sailplane debate. Unveiled at ¹Aero 2015¹ at Friedrichshafen, the Ventus III is something truly to behold and if it flies as well as it looks, the opposition has something to be wary of. We are the first to produce photos of the Ventus III with an accompanying press release from manufacturers. An official report on the German expedition to Everest and beyond headed by Klaus Ohlmann. Some exceptional photographs. Not the every day gliding scene. What they did was quite frightening. The co-pilot of Germanwings flight 9525 had a long association with the Westerwald Gliding Club in Germany. A review of his past gliding history and a number of facts on Andreas Lubitz not previously made public. Have you heard of the GloW sailplane. A factory has been sent up in the United Kingdom to produce this sailplane with an entirely new self launch feature - there is nothing like it! They are guaranteeing to be the least expensive new sailplane on today¹s market. The first production models will appear in September. Full coverage of the history and future (with photos and graphics) on this project. Englishman Mike Till is an inspirational gliding instructor who follows the sun instructing at Omarama in the English winter and in England¹s London Gliding Club at Dunstable in the New Zealand winter. With 12,000 hours in sailplanes and almost the same in tow-aircraft, this gentleman¹ has had an amazing career that will keep readers enthralled with his history. A report from Rod Dew, famous pilot and writer on gliding affairs. Aldo Cernezzi, our in house, sailplane evaluator, flies and reports on the Stemme S6. If motor gliding interests you, you will enjoy Aldo¹s always frank report. Steve Noys comes across a pre-war designed two seater trainer used by the U.S. Airforce in 1942. He takes on the mammoth task of restoring it to flying status. Well illustrated! A major break through in radio technology. The Pizzicato Project uses less than 10% of current production parts in producing a communication transceiver. Expect transceiver products to dramatically become cheaper in the near future. Cambridge Consultants (England) are confident they have discovered major new circuitry for our every day radio products. A review of the Round the World Courtesy of the Sun¹ project. Until now few have appreciated the size of this powered glider. Detailed graphics. To our pilots who always carry a camera with them, you will be extremely interested in the new stick on camera to any surface¹ activated by a cell phone. This is a new product for those who love taking selfies.¹ Cost $79. We devote a page to the U.S, Pilots Bill of Right Part II. The ramifications of this project will have world-wide effects for every soaring pilot. The Wright Brother were not first. Heard of Cayley? Well he was a hundred years ahead of the Wright boys and he proved it. Recent discovery of Cayley graphics of 1792 will have you thinking. A remarkable story for gliding historians and others with just a mere interest in the sport. At last we can let subscribers know about the program under way at the University of Texas in Dallas. Learning about the whereabouts of active thermals whilst flying is now a possibility. A big funded research program is under way. See this current issue. The U.S. FAA have finally released the rules that will apply to the aerial use of drones. A must read for active soaring pilots. The Australian Airforce have applied flight restrictions on the ASK21 Mis. There needs to be a fix for the self launch Solo motor. Major accidents world wide since our last issue: no sailplanes involved in mid airs but two bail outs. All detailed in this issue. Plus 35 other stories that will educate and inform. We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] SEEMS OUR EARLIER MESSAGE DIDN'T APPEAR
GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE MARCH 2015 Expect your copy of the magazine in your mail box soon It has been mailed. The usual mix of great stories including : Shattering News - For the past two years, technically skilled glider pilots have started to use traffic awareness data messages, sent by ³anti-collision² devices, as received by ground stations i.e. Flarm Their success encouraged a group of the developers to take their program to an even higher level by relaying the decrypted position data over the Internet and over lay the information onto a map of the world. You can already start to view where the majority of gliders are flying at any time - word wide all recognisable even at the concept¹s early stages of development. You will be able soon be able to even listen to the radio chat, live. A special first for Gliding International from gliding sports writer, Aldo Cernezzi. Elke Fuglsang-Petersen takes readers behind the scenes and explains the mysteries of the German Akafliegs, how they operate, what they are producing and how the youth of Germany are involved in the day to day operation of the various independent separate Akafliegs. A first time in-depth report on these aggressive sailplane developers. Learn a bout their new side by side two seater that has just been test flown. David Jansen flew a remarkable cross country in Australia in January. The longest ever flight in Australia of 1582 kms over three states. Well written and extremely well illustrated, it is a must read¹ for any ambitious cross country pilot. Antares are on the track of a new concept for motor gliders. Has interesting possibilities. We have an extensive new report on new instrumentation currently available. Something new for everyone This issue¹s centre-spread photo features a great soaring day at Australia¹s Tocumwal. Still the subject of much debate, ADS-B has development problems in the U.S.A. where they have spent $US6.5 Billion on it todate. Yet it is not anywhere near completion. Other countries are expected to have equal problems. An interesting topic that will have ramifications for gliding everywhere. One of the greatest towing stories to ever emerge from gliding¹s archives. Do you fancy an Upmarket Tow Plane¹ like a Spitfire from World War II. A fascinating 72 years old story that has surfaced from our archives. Building your own ADS-B Ground Station in not an onerous proposition. Details on the subject in this issue. Do you have a time warranty on the motor in your motor-glider. Many don¹t to their regret. The subject of manufacturers un-supported motors is proving to be a nightmare for owners seeking replacement parts. We examine this problem leaving the reader with some concern about the future of their self launching/sustainer sailplane. A timely warning. Big money is available for pilots willing to take up drone operating. Some are getting up to$225,000 US a year. Want a slice of that? Read this issue. Likewise Capital Airlines, China are now seeking qualified airline pilots paying $290,000 p.a. for working four weeks on, four weeks off. Aviation fuel has dropped dramatically. Has your club lowered their tow charges. If not why not? All this and 60 more news items from Gliding¹s International scene. New or renewing subscribers should use www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - MARCH ISSUE 2015
GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE MARCH 2015 Expect your copy of the magazine in your mail box soon It was mailed on February 23. The usual mix of great stories including : Shattering News - For the past two years, technically skilled glider pilots have started to use traffic awareness data messages, sent by ³anti-collision² devices, as received by ground stations i.e. Flarm Their success encouraged a group of the developers to take their program to an even higher level by relaying the decrypted position data over the Internet and over lay the information onto a map of the world. You can already start to view where the majority of gliders are flying at any time - word wide all recognizable even at the concept¹s early stages of development. You will be able soon be able to even listen to the radio chat, live. A special first for Gliding International from gliding sports writer, Aldo Cernezzi. Elke Fuglsang-Petersen takes readers behind the scenes and explains the mysteries of the German Akafliegs, how they operate, what they are producing and how the youth of Germany are involved in the day to day operation of the various independent separate Akafliegs. A first time in-depth report on these aggressive sailplane developers. Learn a bout their new side by side two seater that has just been test flown. David Jansen flew a remarkable cross country in Australia in January. The longest ever flight in Australia of 1582 klm over three states. Well written and extremely well illustrated, it is a must read¹ for any ambitious cross country pilot. Antares are on the track of a new concept for motor gliders. Has interesting possibilities. We have an extensive new report on new instrumentation currently available. Something new for everyone This issue¹s centre-spread photo features a great soaring day at Australia¹s Tocumwal. Still the subject of much debate, ADS-B has development problems in the U.S.A. where they have spent $US6.5 Billion on it todate. Yet it is not anywhere near completion. Other countries are expected to have equal problems. An interest topic that will have ramifications for gliding everywhere. One of the greatest towing stories to ever emerge from gliding¹s archives. Do you fancy an Upmarket Tow Plane¹ like a Spitfire from World War II. A fascinating story that has surfaced from archives 72 years old. Building your own ADS-B Ground Station in not an onerous proposition. Details on the subject in this issue. Do you have time warranty on the motor in your motor-glider. Many don¹t to their regret. The subject of manufacturers un-supported motors is proving to be a nightmare for owners seeking replacement parts. We examine this problem leaving the reader with some concern about the future of their self launching/sustainer sailplane. A timely warning. Big money is available for pilots willing to take up drone operating. Some are getting up To $225,000 US a year. Want a slice of that? Read this issue. Likewise Capital Airlines, China are now seeking qualified airline pilots paying $290,000 p.a. for working four weeks on, four weeks off. Aviation fuel has dropped dramatically. Has your club lowered their tow charges. If not why not? All this and 60 more news items from Gliding¹s International scene. New or renewing subscribers should usewww.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] JANUARY ISSUE 2015 - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE JANUARY 2015 Although we mailed the January issue on December 19, we would not expect most world readers to get their copy before Christmas. Nevertheless it is worth waiting for. 1. The lead story is about the fabulous find of a whole new Gliding Site in Utah USA called Nephi. It has everything you could want in a gliding site read the full story and possibly go and enjoy the facilities. 2. Aldo Cernezzi our sailplane specialist and evaluator writes about Binders EB28. This 60:1 plus sailplane with the latest models now having 30m wing spans is something to behold. Photographs that are simply breathtaking. 3. You have never seen a photo of a sailplane grid with 131 gliders before. Positioned with great care, the photo is spell-binding. Taken at the 31st Worlds in Poland, 2014. 4. A story about the WK² aircraft that combines into a power aircraft tug and a high performance 18 metre sailplane. A unique concept that is seeking investors to hold their hand up and help get the project into the air. 5. Our first ever story about gliding in Ireland. Our pilot writes about his flight from Dublin to Ulster (Northern Ireland) and back. Fascinating! 6. Centre spread is a photo of two sailplanes preparing to land at Rieti, Italy. Great viewing and previously unpublished. 7. An in-depth story with supporting photographs of the new air-traffic control tower system being manned via scene capturing cameras. The tower of the future, America is looking seriously at establishing a net work. 8. Tell your 70 year old friend it is not too late to start to learn gliding. An evaluation of the opportunities available to those in the latter span of life. 9. Story about an electric mobility cycle that folds sufficiently small enough to fit in the locker of your sailplane. Makes you mobile wherever you land out. 10. The Germans have developed a paint that when applied acts like on giant solar cell. Has a future for sailplanes. 11. Learning to use the radio has become a limiting hazard for new trainees. In this issue, an article that will help the novice overcome the necessity of ³learning the new language² involved in radio communication. 12. Learning to cloud fly will definitely improve your thermalling technique and make you a more precise thermalling pilot and increase your cross country speeds. A review on whether you should learn to cloud fly. 13. Germany is spending 82.4 million Euros on a new aviation research centre involving 14 major aviation organisations. Gliding is part of the development of this major concept that will open in December 2015. A great story. 14. The first sustainer jet unit has been has officially been rated and approved by Germany¹s EASA. Complete details in this issue. 15 There is talk amongst designers that smaller rudders with induced air flows can lead to greater sailplane performance. NASA is involved in researching this concept. 16. Battery recharging can now be achieved from wing flexing. Has all the signs of likely advantages for your sailplane. A small unit that that can be retro fitted. 17. Lange (Germany) has just been involved in another court case over year¹s delay in production and not being able to refund deposits. 18. Jonker JS1¹s now available ex a factory in Germany and being EASA rated. 19. The world¹s leading 20 sailplane pilots is now headed by a Polish pilot. The list shows them in order as at December 20. 20 The first ever plastic sailplane (made in 1958 ) rescued from the scrap heap and being restored. All this and 60 more news items from Gliding¹s International scene. New or renewing subscribers should use www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - JANUARY 2015 ISSUE
GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE JANUARY 2015 Although we mailed the January issue on December 19, we would not expect most world readers to get their copy before Christmas. Nevertheless it is worth waiting for. 1. The lead story is about the fabulous find of a whole new Gliding Site in Utah USA called Nephi. It has everything you could want in a gliding site read the full story and possibly go and enjoy the facilities. 2. Aldo Cernezzi our sailplane specialist and evaluator writes about Binders EB28. This 60:1 plus sailplane with the latest models now having 30m wing spans is something to behold. Photographs that are simply breathtaking. 3. You have never seen a photo of a sailplane grid with 131 gliders before. Positioned with great care, the photo is spell-binding. Taken at the 31st Worlds in Poland, 2014. 4. A story about the WK² aircraft that combines into a power aircraft tug and a high performance 18 metre sailplane. A unique concept that is seeking investors to hold their hand up and help get the project into the air. 5. Our first ever story about gliding in Ireland. Our pilot writes about his flight from Dublin to Ulster (Northern Ireland) and back. Fascinating! 6. Centre spread is a photo of two sailplanes preparing to land at Rieti, Italy. Great viewing and previously unpublished. 7. An in-depth story with supporting photographs of the new air-traffic control tower system being manned via scene capturing cameras. The tower of the future, America is looking seriously at establishing a net work. 8. Tell your 70 year old friend it is not too late to start to learn gliding. An evaluation of the opportunities available to those in the latter span of life. 9. Story about an electric mobility cycle that folds sufficiently small enough to fit in the locker of your sailplane. Makes you mobile wherever you land out. 10. The Germans have developed a paint that when applied acts like on giant solar cell. Has a future for sailplanes. 11. Learning to use the radio has become a limiting hazard for new trainees. In this issue, an article that will help the novice overcome the necessity of ³learning the new language² involved in radio communication. 12. Learning to cloud fly will definitely improve your thermalling technique and make you a more precise thermalling pilot and increase your cross country speeds. A review on whether you should learn to cloud fly. 13. Germany is spending 82.4 million Euros on a new aviation research centre involving 14 major aviation organisations. Gliding is part of the development of this major concept that will open in December 2015. A great story. 14. The first sustainer jet unit has been has officially been rated and approved by Germany¹s EASA. Complete details in this issue. 15 There is talk amongst designers that smaller rudders with induced air flows can lead to greater sailplane performance. NASA is involved in researching this concept. 16. Battery recharging can now be achieved from wing flexing. Has all the signs of likely advantages for your sailplane. A small unit that that can be retro fitted. 17. Lange (Germany) has just been involved in another court case over year¹s delay in production and not being able to refund deposits. 18. Jonker JS1¹s now available ex a factory in Germany and being EASA rated. 19. The world¹s leading 20 sailplane pilots is now headed by a Polish pilot. The list shows them in order as at December 20. 20 The first ever plastic sailplane (made in 1958 ) rescued from the scrap heap and being restored. All this and 60 more news items from Gliding¹s International scene. New or renewing subscribers should use www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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] battery power
On 26/06/14 8:35 PM, WARD, BOB wendo...@westnet.com.au wrote: Our reply hereunder: HI BOB. I plan on writing a piece about factory warranties, but I need to use your story below to support the arguments. I would also like to declare that Bob Ward from Queensland has had several unfortunate experiences. I will then submit the whole story to Schempp-Hirth (Tilo Holighaus) for comment which I know they will ignore. I have to be reasonably careful dealing with the major manufacturers as they could cut me off at the feet if I am not openly frank and precise in what we publish. We will always need them for new newsworthy articles. Give me your thoughts JOHN Their motors may still be current technology but sadly, factory support for maintaining them is not. A DG 400 with a broken crankshaft was recently rescued from being a conventional launch glider only, by fortuitous sourcing of a second hand crankshaft by a well connected professional workshop. My own, Ventus 2CM suffered a burnt piston when engine was 10 years old with fifty hours engine time. Neither Schempp Hirth or Solo could provide the required spare parts. this engine no longer supported I eventually flew the glider as a self launcher two years later, after locating a small workshop with the capability of making pistons from poured metal. Now my glider is U/S engine again with an U/S water pump. Surprise, surprise, neither Schempp Hirth or solo can supply the simple seal or impeller needed to fix it. It looks likely that I may be able to get the engine airborne again by fitting an electric water pump, as is currently used on the Arcus.All at great cost of course and with no apology or explanation from Schempp Hirth as to why their support of the engine on the Ventus 2CM ceased inside ten years from manufacture. Regards Bob Ward ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] Gliding International - November 2014 issue
GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE NOVEMBER 2014 Expect your copy of the magazine in your mail box late next week. The usual mix of great stories including : • A horrific story – Our subscriber ordered a new sailplane and remitted €100,000. After four years, there was no sign of the sailplane (from a major manufacturer) nor his money, so he began the long process of getting his money back via the German courts who threatened the manufacturer with bankruptcy. After five years, he got his refund plus expenses, but herein lies a warning for potential buyers. The full story in detail. • The authorative soaring journalist, Elk Fuglasang-Petersen (Germany) writes about the O.L.C. (On-Line Contest) in detail. A complete review of the 2014 scene which ended mid-September. The statistics are absorbing. • Imagine - 23 billion Euros is to be spent on the Americans G.P.S. constellation for no financial rewards. Gliding correspondent extraordinaire, Rod Dew, has researched the project which is not only exceptionally well written and illustrated, but extremely interesting and educational. Worth reading! • Two exceptional photos of what has happened in our playground (the sky above) during September. • A report on stage two of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights, about to be voted on in the US Senate. • A report on from the University of Southern Denmark about research on an alternate method of storing pilot oxygen. This is fascinating - tests proving ‘re-useable oxygen’ is a distinct possibility. • Another possible use for a tow-plane (tongue in cheek). Air skiing on a surf board is something inventor, Aaron Wypyszynski, of Meridianville, Alabama deems to be possible. He calls it a ‘wing-board’. • An Omarama pilot spends two weeks in the French Alps and flies almost every day. A well written report on the soaring possibilities in France and the unique location he chose to fly with the ‘Buzzards’ of that country. Supported by excellent photographs. The centre spread displays spectacular ‘Coral of the Skies’. • Twenty two year old Luca Bertossio is a World Champion sailplane aerobatic pilot as well as being an airline pilot (in his spare time). He details his training methods, diet, and living habits during training for world events. An entertaining interview. • A Guinness Book record flight from 96,000 feet. A model glider flies 132 klms after being released from a Balloon in an interesting US Airforce Academy experiment. • We report on the history of gliding highest award, the Lilienthal Medal and its 63 recipients since 1938. A ‘Whose Who’ of world gliding. • An in-depth report on the 42nd Vintage Glider Club Rally, staged at Arnborg, Denmark, in August 2014. Francis Humblet writes about the Vintage Rally – the love of his life. One of the most interesting sailplanes was the Ka13 cut down to be an open cockpit two seater. An interesting project for any club looking for something different and inexpensive. • The latest new electric motor-glider is the ‘Song 120’. This single seater will set you back only €38,000 which makes it the cheapest on the market. Details in this issue. • Hungary is renown for the Rubik cube. The father of the cube’s creator, Ernő Rubik was Hungary’s most famous sailplane designer. We pen a story on the history of gliding in that country which is a remarkable location for cross country and wave soaring. • The future of gliding in China is discussed in this issue, which details the design work of an entrepreneur called Tian Yu who leads China's efforts in glider manufacturing. Tian Yu is manufacturing a two seat side by side electric motor glider. The report claims that there are only 117 licensed glider pilots in China but the number is expected to increase substantially over the next few years. • Accidents world wide since our last issue: 13 majors, no sailplanes involved in mid airs but two fatalities. All detailed in this issue. • Plus 35 other stories that will educate and inform. We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE – www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] Gliding International September 2014 issue
THE SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL Our subscribers continued to tell us we produce the best ever gliding magazine. Thumbs up all round. It has been great to receive reader¹s complimentary emails. The September issue goes in the mail next week. Expect it in your mail box by August 29. The issue covers over 50 new absorbing topics for yet another coffee table issue. The photos alone make it a must have¹ issue. The authorative soaring journalist, Elk Fuglasang-Petersen (Germany) writes for Gliding international about the trail blazing flights of Gordon Boettger who perfected how you should fly downwind of a wave structure. She records Gordon¹s latest flight from Minden in Nevada to Hulet in Wyoming. The photograph series is unbelievable. Aldo Cernezzi, a regular feature writer for Gliding International has written about his perspective of the recent World Championships in Finland. Aldo flew his Duo Discus in the two seater class, but without success. It definitely was a different¹ contest. Aldo has an added feature this issue with a second article. He visited the Shark factory on his way home to Italy from Finland. HpH Ltd (Shark) are based in the Czech Republic and are in the middle of designing a new 20 metre two seater which should fly within the next nine months. Aldo talks about the factory and their five axis milling machine that produces perfection moulds that other manufacturers cannot equal. A very interesting story indeed. The first 13.5 metre World Championship is now less than 12 months away. We look at the I.G.C. class structure for championships and declare it to be a total mess. A debatable subject you can learn more about and express your own views on. Schleicher¹s new two seater, the ASG 32 competed in the World Championships in Finland and produced a creditable third place. It is not in the Discus - Quintus Class but the two Austrians that flew it declared it to be a two-seater with a great future. Read more in the September issue. The Germans Aerospace Research Centre supported by some American university researchers have a fleet of scientifically equipped aircraft in New Zealand exploring the country¹s wave structures. It is to be a five year research project which must have a rub off for wave soaring everywhere. We are keeping in touch with the personnel involved to report regularly on this project. This report on Atmospheric researching of Gravity Waves must interest every soaring pilot. Heard of the L Band? If not you soon will as GPS goes under the microscope for an expansion of present systems. Read more in this issue. U.S.A. pilots now have the ³Pilot¹s Bill of Rights,² which puts a different slant on FAA enforcement trials. Every country should have a Pilot¹s Bill of Rights. The USA have taken a major lead that all others should follow. An absolutely absorbing expose. Not an issue goes bye without some updated research announcement on improvements to battery technology. Leading this quest for more cheaper/bigger storage lithium-ion batteries is the University of California. Get your self up to date on what¹s coming by reading this issue. Sweden has developed a control tower that is manned 50 miles away from the actual high traffic airfield itself. This is really interesting. Research on propeller blades for both tow aircraft and motor gliders tells us shape changes are now inevitable. A new discovery on how the deformation of propeller blades can be made visible during flight has the promise of improving performance ten fold. All in this issue. A self contained electric winch mounted on a truck is the latest in winch launching. Reduces the cost of tows to under $1.00 each. Catch up on this to examine and look at it for your club. Could bring gliding into the realm of being available to the masses. Graphene is the Buzz¹ word for 2014 and the years ahead. A new material that is about to revolutionise aviation. Full story in this issue will reduce present day costs by 50 to 65 percent. Germany¹s Aerospace Centre is throwing big money finding ways of reducing bugs on the leading edge of wings.They are trying out various new applications which must certainly provide big advances for gliding. All in this issue. The United Kingdom¹s CAA has been engaging in a war to reduce red-tape and with major success. They are leading the world in reduced medicals, type certifications and many other useless rules that have evolved over the years. A very interesting treatise from our European correspondents. Perlan is back on track with a major sponsor that will ensure the project flies. Accidents world wide since our last issue: 26 majors, 10 sailplanes involved in mid airs and 10 fatalities. All detailed in this issue. Plus 35 other stories that will educate and inform. We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS
Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 130, Issue 19
On 14/07/14 2:55 PM, Rob Izatt thebunyipboo...@gmail.com wrote: Our reply hereunder: We must be on the ball! Only last week, I approved the costs of Aldo Cernezzi's travel to the TwinShark factory for a write up on the plant and their M.D.'s stated goals for this new two seater. Comments filtering through seem they have goals and hopes 'over the moon'. Hope to have it all on hand to appear in the space reserved in our next issue. John Roake HpH have been spending considerable time and money on this point with engineers who specifically work in the wide body jet area. The TwinShark has been delayed as the boss is adamant he wants something better. One of the primary areas they are also working on is the weight of non flying parts - fuselage. The factory does risk missing the boat with the Arcus/32/JS2 unless of course it is great. On 14 Jul 2014, at 12:39 pm, Richard Frawley rjfraw...@gmail.com wrote: what is presented here seems to be in contradiction to the successes and efficiency of wide body jets vs their narrow body predecessors. I would be very interested to hear from design experts in this thread. From what i have read from experts elsewhere, it appears to be not the cross sectional area of the fuze that makes the difference, but the actual overall design (to maintain laminar flow and minimize separation) and particularly the efficiency of the interface between fuze and the wing that can have significant effect. At 10:30 PM 13/07/2014, you wrote: Send Aus-soaring mailing list submissions to aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to aus-soaring-requ...@lists.internode.on.net You can reach the person managing the list at aus-soaring-ow...@lists.internode.on.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Aus-soaring digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: 20M gliders (Matthew Scutter) 2. Re: 20M gliders (Mike Borgelt) -- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2014 16:18:50 +1000 From: Matthew Scutter yellowplant...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] 20M gliders To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Message-ID: CALubygTZ5j=A3Mj-4eiXPJAZTcxKN0uBQ=co_x5eb_lxfke...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 I see EB has essentially fit two pilots in a single seat EB29 with their EB29D ( http://www.binder-flugmotorenbau.de/eb29d-racing-doppelsitzer.html?L=1), so I expect there is plenty of scope for improvement in fuselage size with ergonomic innovations. On 12 Jul 2014 22:34, Harry hw.medlic...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Mike, It?s all about driving a large fuselage through the air. The quite small size difference between say, a Discus A and B fuselage makes an appreciable difference in performance, particularly at higher speeds. Compare the massive size difference between an ASG 29 and a two seater fuselage. I don?t know what the actual drag figures are but they must be a large difference. Likewise the two seater ASH 25 and Nimbus 3DMs and 4DMs are left far behind the ballasted 18 metre gliders when the speeds get up a bit. The actual Arcus fuselage is very similar to the 20 year old Nimbus 3D fuselages so I guess there was not much scope to improve them much.The Jonkers JS fuselage is reputed to be an exact copy of an earlier German glider. Actually expected the new Schleicher 32 fuselage, being a new design, to have lesser drag but the information from Finland is not indicative of a substantial improvement. Time will tell. Am sure you could give us some useful information on drag calculations, Harry Medlicott *From:* Rob Izatt thebunyipboo...@gmail.com *Sent:* Saturday, July 12, 2014 7:09 PM *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net *Subject:* Re: [Aus-soaring] 20M gliders You can get two people in a two seater and share the fun which is the wholepoint of said two seaters. Without handicaps glider comps would be even less viable. On 12 Jul 2014, at 5:59 pm, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: From what has been written here over the last few days, it is disappointing that a new flapped 20M two seater doesn't have as good performance as a 15M unflapped glider. Mike *Borgelt Instruments* - *design manufacture of quality soaring instrumentation since 1978* www.borgeltinstruments.com tel: 07 4635 5784 overseas: int+61-7-4635 5784 mob: 042835 5784 : int+61-42835 5784 P O Box 4607, Toowoomba East, QLD 4350, Australia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list
[Aus-soaring] Gliding International - MAY ISSUE
THE MAY 2014 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL Our new page size has generated literally hundreds of complimentary emails. Seems our subscribers are telling us it has been a great move. So here¹s another spectacular issue that goes in the mail in the middle of next week. You¹ll have it by the weekend with any luck - postal authorities obliging. We have found 60 or so new absorbing topics for this coffee table issue. The photos, as always, are incredible. The authoritive soaring journalist, Elk Fuglasang-Petersen (Germany) writes for Gliding international about a special interview she had with Jim Payne, the pilot for the Perlan Project. Jim is the record holder as being the highest ever producer of On-Line Championships points. Aldo Cernezzi has written about his evaluation of Schleicher¹s ASH30 Mi two seater. Fantastically illustrated this well written report points out all the goods things about the ASH30 and the one bad - the rate of roll, 45 to 45. New Zealand and the world has lost a founding father - Dick Georgeson, the holder of many world records, a Lilienthal medal holder, and the foremost explorer of wave flying. Dick died in April, aged 92. His cousin, Gavin Wills, the managing director of Glide Omarama writes about Dick¹s extensive list of goals, medals and awards. New discovery. Portable electric units, and Lithium batteries can be fully charged in 30 seconds. A major break through. We catch up with a glider pilot (who speaks fluent English) in Kiev, Ukraine. His gliding club has been grounded and he writes about the political scene and how it is affecting his club Everyone has heard about this season¹s bush fires in Australia. Spectacular soaring conditions when the heat from the fires meets the cumulus clouds above. A good story (and photos) from a Danish pilot¹s visit to Australia. Soaring over Arabia - Three Stemme motor-gliders tour the country and with a large support team produce a story and photos that is remarkable. Maurice Weaver reports on the expedition ³Wings over Arabia.² A book full of decisions and changes to the Sporting Code were made at this year¹s I.G.C. meeting in Italy. Full report. Maria Szemplinska produces a photographic masterpiece up to her usual standard. (Humourous too) Gliding International does a survey of over 80 clubs world wide as to the use of diesel-powered tugs. A big surprise in those results. A step back in history to the 1500s and a look at how Leonardo da Vinci viewed the possibilities of flight. He was on the right track. If a sailplane manufacturer announces a new feature today, it is highly likely that it was already standard equipment on a Eugen Hanle Libelle in the 1960s. The list is long and extremely interesting. We up date readers on the latest in sailplane avionics and instruments. The issue is worth the cost just to get this information alone. Time and gain we hear from the critics that ³gliding is dead². Well don¹t you believe it and we write and tell you why? We have never seen so many bald headed enthusiasts in one place ever. Photos from the SSA convention (February/March) are illuminating. There has been much talk about ³head up² instruments for sailplanes recently. We have found that they were first out on the market for our sport in 1990, but were at least two years ahead of their time. The episode ended in the French courts with a substantial defamation claim. An Australian pilot reviewed the figures we produced last issue and compared pilot numbers to the country¹s population and then graded them from the top down. Surprise Surprise - to find out which is the Top Gliding Nation in the world. All set out in this issue. Plus 40 other stories that will educate and inform. We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] Pearce Mitchell, Westend, Qld.
Could anyone help me with a mailing address for Pearce Mitchell, formerly from Westend Qld. John Roake ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - MARCH ISSUE
THE MARCH 2014 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL To celebrate our seventh birthday we have produced our biggest issue yet. Seventy two pages in A4 our new bigger size format. The issue goes in the mail on February 26 and it has more stories than ever, with extensive news from around the soaring world. 1. We report on the tragic fatality that was the subject of a big personal estate claim. One that the glider manufacturer settled out of court for over $1 million. Hitherto not reported on in the gliding press. 2. E Engineering, an aviation engineering company in Moscow is evaluating the question of re-opening the Blanik production line with a new 2014 model. 3The history of the Schempp-Hirth company goes back almost 80 years with an outstanding record of achievements. Gliding International looks at their scene and provides some previously unpublished photos. Great reading. 4.The ASH31-Mi the (18m/21m) sailplane from Schleicher at Poppenhausen, Germany, comes in for a wealth of support from sailplane evaluator Aldo Cernezzi and his cohort, Austrian Peter Hardmann. A sailplane that is recommended by the two. 5.An English type contest has been picked up by a team in New Zealand and produced a new concept in championships. Good reading for the competition pilot. 6.Our annual report on members, clubs, sailplanes and fatalities world wide for the calendar year 2013 has been completed and is a feature. Some surprises. 7.A big story on the side by side two seater electric motor glider that was only eight months from initial concept to flying. A very creditable performance by a group of German students. A fascinating story that will appeal to every pilot. 8.Imagine NASA playing with gliders? Well they are! The have got the idea that they can launch low level satellites using gliders on tow. They are playing with models and are serious about the concept. Another great read! 9.Two stories both completely difference but both engaged in conquering Everest. Sebastian Kawa and Klaus Ohlmann led two separate expeditions to Nepal and both achieved their goals, independent of the other. 10.As a glider pilot you will have known about the Diana¹. Well its engineering principals have been captured by a new Polish manufacturer that has plans to have overwhelming success in the 13.5 metre class. The construction format seems impossible to believe. Like its finished weight! You are going to hear more about this family concern named Peszke.¹ 11.Boeing have decided on their final winglet design for the 737. How long before we see it on gliders? Reputed to increase performance by two percent. 12.Found! The old Wright Brothers original factory in Dayton, Ohio which is now being restored for prosperity and will be part of a new aviation park. 13. Bitterwasser has had an unbelievable 2013-14 season. We list the world records that were broken - especially by the female teams. 14.We cover the appeal hearing by the FAI International Appeals Tribunal over the Netherlands complaint at the 2013 European championships. 15.How about the USA team that are literally fighting to get car licenses accepted as a medical certificate for GA flying. This fight is getting heated. - Plus 40 other stories that will educate and inform. We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - JANUARY 2014 ISSUE
THE JANUARY 2014 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL We are celebrating our seventh year of continuous publishing. To mark the occasion, the first 500 first time¹ new subscribers can secure an annual subscription for 50% of the normal rate. The offer is open until February 28 or when the total of 500 first time subscribers has been reached. (New subscribers use our web site to enrol). The January issue goes in the mail on December 20. It marks the introduction of a magazine that is 17.5% bigger in size which makes for some exciting new layouts. The spread of news comes from every corner of the planet. 1. THE LEAD STORY is about the JS-1 and the new Jonkers factory in South Africa - what a success story it is. Our journalists show you inside the purpose built factory whilst our flying team put the JS-1 through its paces and report on its performance. It is quite amazing. The story and photos cover 12 pages which is about the biggest single topic story we have every published. Did you know that Jonkers will produce JS-1 number 70 during 2014 - an envy of many manufacturers. 2. Everyone wants a 1000 km award. But we are first to acknowledge that it is not easy. We have found the ideal site a 1000 km ridge in a civilized location easy to get to with a substantial club on site. Almost suitable year round. Read about it in the January issue. 3. Satellite thermal forecasting is the new fad and we show how it is being done for the African continent. The success rate is phenomenal. 4. There are few gliding magazines we don¹t read to keep up with the world scene. We have selected the 2013 Gliding Story of the Year¹ for the best laugh you have had in months. It is about a real fun event! 5. Head up Display for $149.95 for a Sailplane Instrument display on your canopy! We have been following this scene for several years and can now report that it is certainly more possible now than at any previous time. It is coming for sure and our prediction is that we will see it become commonplace within two years. See the full story. 6. Some unique photos included in this issue. A nine glider launch behind a single agricultural spreading tug - and a Schleicher KA8 fitted with two Rolls Royce turbine jets. 7. We spend four or five minutes of your time introducing Karl Striedieck to our massive readership. 8. Zeoform is a new moulded material that has a big future in aviation. Just patented in Australia it could revolutionize future moulded aircraft. 9. First time story release. The powered sailplane main wheel that you can control by a garage door remote while holding the wing tip. It is coming during 2014. Read the story! 10. A nature story for glider pilots. The symbol of the USA soaring (the Bald Eagle) has been saved from extinction. A fascinating story. 11. The gliding time from release at 9500 ft to landing - exactly one minute. Maybe NASSA might have to do better than this with their new re-entry glider. 12. There has been much press recently about the flying ability of airline pilots when they have to perform hands-on control in desperate situations. The training captain for Easy-Jet, has said every airline pilot should take a course in gliding. This is going to be big. We cover the story is some extensive detail. 13. General aviation sports pilot numbers have fallen by 20 percent ion the past 10 years. More in the magazine. 14. An update on regulatory changes and the issues involved and prevailing in Europe. 15. New sailplane instruments that will be released first in 2014. Photos and brief run down on what¹s coming. 16. The German glider (made by university students) out of 70 sq metres of paper and 700 tubes of glue. Best described as Incredible.¹ In flight photograph! 17. How inexpensively it is to re-life your worn out tired hangar doors. 18. Did you realise that Polish sailplane parts have a built in 23 per cent export tax? No wonder parts from Poland are so expensive. Details in the January issue. 19. It¹s a great issue plenty of stories for every pilot regardless of how far advanced you are. 20. - Plus 40 other stories that will educate and inform. We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] NOVEMBER ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
Our November issue fulfils our promise of producing something different. And it is different - covering a multitude of unusual gliding topics. 1`. It is hard to imagine a benefactor donating $2.8 million in hard cash to set up a new soaring club with a specific goal. Two new sailplanes, a new hangar, two tugs, a simulator, and live in accommodation is but a few of the assets donated. An extremely interesting article about this West Australian venture. 2. There has to be a reason why three of the world¹s bigger air forces have purchased over 20 DG1001 two seater sailplanes. (45:1) A complete review of this trainer/competition sailplane by Aldo Cernezzi will help readers understand why this sailplane is the preferred two seater for training and for clubs. 3. An interview with Bernd Dolba, one of Germany¹s leading soaring pilots over his expeditions to Morocco. There have now been five annual camps at Quarzazate (central Morocco) where 18,000 ft cloud bases are an every day occurrence. There is room for you at the 2014 camp next May/June. 4. Sebastian Kawa is organising an expedition to Nepal, and there are vacancies for additional pilots to join the Polish team. Their plan is to over-fly Mount Everest. The best month is December. Their Schleicher ASW25 is already in transit to their base camp at Pokhara, the second largest city of Nepal. Full details in this issue. 5. The Safety Captain of Easyjet, Sarah Kelman, has broken her silence about the standard of manual flying of jet pilots. A world record holder in gliding, she advocates that every Jet pilot should take a basic recovery training session in gliders. Sarah should know what she is talking about. She holds several gliding world records and is a past world championship winner. Read the full story in the November issue that is being mailed on October 25. 6. Gliding International¹s standard page size is to increase with our next issued with 17.7% more text space, giving us more room to more adequately print those amazing photos from Maria Szemplinska. 7. Germany¹s government research centre (D.L.R.) has found a way of recognising clear-air turbulence which is going to be another added safety feature for glider pilots. 8. The 41st Vintage Glider Club rally was recently held at Lasham, England. The club¹s new hangar that will eventually become a museum, was the centre of the event. Full report and photo coverage in this issue. 9. The sailplane manufacturers are starting to display more interest in the new 13.5 metre class. We continue the series with another contender who is producing a very marketable sailplane that needs further investigation. 10. We have another look at new instruments and Paul Remde tells you what is coming in 2014 and what you need to update what you already have. 11. We have set up a global network to report on major sailplane accidents. There were 24 major accidents (World wide) in August and September. We tell you where they were, the cause, the fatalities/injuries/ the sailplane make and model. We even caught up on one major in China, eight in France, three in Italy and two in Germany, two in Poland and two in Austria. 12. Some 650 children (aged 6 -12) were surveyed in the United Kingdom about what they want to be when they grow up. Soccer players headed the list but the results are illuminating. We tell you where pilots were on the list. 13. The IGC Sporting Code debate is hotting up and we have been to some lengths to show you in graphic form the global distribution of awards and records. You are going to be amazed when you see the graphs and the commentary. 14. Pipistrel have released their motor glider which is a four in one¹ aircraft. Details in this issue 15. We talk about the glider that has been labelled the ³Flying Coffin². 16. Now your club can fill your own aviation oxygen bottles. A new kit is now on the market to decant your own oxygen bottles. Full details with photos. Plus 40 other stories that will educate and inform. We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - SEPTEMBER ISSUE
A big issue on Dynamic Soaring and a run down on the mammoth amount of money being spent on this source of lift by commercial interests. 2. Did you know that Glider pilots in Germany do not need to have transponders. A big revelation on European airspace and the near miss by a Ryanair 737. There are more near misses than commonly reported. 3. The new world distance speed record flown in Patagonia and another battle with the Argentinean customs department. A ground speed record of 448 kph. 4. Weather forecasting the new way - direct to your iphone - as you want it when you want it. It will tell you when the thermal activity meets your criteria. Stay in bed and wait for it to call! 5. Aldo Cernezzi test flies the first pro-type of the first batch of 13.5 metre sailplanes everyone is waiting for. It comes from Lithuania and Aldo was invited to fly Number One of the new model and he reports back in detail. 6. Learn where gliding has something in common with wire walking - how and why! 7. Windward Performance release details of their highly spec¹d JetHawk. Two under construction for early delivery. NO jet sailplane comes anywhere near the performance these boys are producing . 8. Maria Szemplinska produces four exceptional new photographs for this special issue. Gold is the colour theme! 9. A new finance scheme being offered to finance aircraft Maybe you can afford a glider for yourself sooner than you think! 10. From Walter Binder comes the details of his two seat EB29 11. Ritz rounds up the news from Europe with a lot of details you are yet to hear about. 12. The Bad Elf GPS Pro has been designed specifically for pilots, based on feedback research. Reasonably price, when combined with your ipad/iphone it does everything a glider pilot would ever want. 13. July was a not good month accident wise in Europe. Some spectacular photos. 14. With a new C.O., Stemme has relaunched itself at Oshkosh offering some new innovations. 15. The average age of light aircraft in the USA including gliders is now 40. A few problems in this department. 16. A new soap opera being filmed in the United Kingdom revolving around a glider. Will be on your TV soon. 17. A Japanese pilot has produced a flying wing glider with a jet engine. Rather him than us flying this one! 18. Fuel cells the new source of power for your sailplane gizmos. Read about the first one 19. And about 50 more news breaks for every gliding enthusiast. We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW or renewing subscribers should use our web site www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] JULY ISSUE -GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
THE JULY 2013 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL Our July issue will be despatched next week. It is one of our very best and includes: A review of seven new two seater sailplanes not previously announced and now being produced and marketed. A six page evaluation of the Schempp-Hirth Arcus sailplane with a test flight report from the expert, Aldo Cernezzi. An in depth report on Aero 2013 sailplane Exposition at Friedrichshafen, Germany. The biggest yet. The ³Crossover² two seater motor-glider is the first to be able to adjust wingspan in flight. This is record breaking news. Did you know that there was $12.68 million dollars worth of sailplanes flying at the Uvalde worlds? See for yourself! New plan to provide finance to secure your own sailplane. Extremely interesting flight story about a Rookie pilot and his almost successful 1000 km flight in a JS-1. Could be you! Our country of interest this issue is Greece and boy will the conditions there surprise you. See the photo of the first seaplane glider. It is a launched by launch¹ glider. A new feature ³Lets Chat². The month¹s most interesting stories recorded on a gliding chat frequencies. This time three pilots discuss stall recovery in sailplanes as opposed to the Air France Flight 447 disaster. How 18 different countries treat a situation on how they manage the acquisition of two gliders. Good humour. Details of the 25 story high monument to the Wright Brothers with a model of their sailplane perched on top. The model in stainless steel is to have a 140 ft wing span. Details of the first (all new) two-seat trainer that has an electric motor driving a nose cone propeller. Unit powered by a fixed petrol motor in the fuselage that has a built-in generator. The most sensible motor glider yet! Report on the 25th birthday of the European Air Sport¹s management. They are making more progress on sensible administration, aided by the European Aviation Safety Authority. The group is working collectively and in harmony. And a story about the colliery worker from Wales and the building of a replica of a sailplane that was built before the Wright Brothers. Changes you can expect starting next year with the GPS service you have come to accept. Not long now before your present equipment could be out of date and need replacing. An eight page report on the latest in sailplane instrumentation. Updated to the latest available. Update report from Ritz exclusively for Gliding International. She writes about this season¹s winners (and losers) in Europe. AND fifty-one paragraph briefs on news for glider pilots from every corner of the globe. Our best issue yet! USE OUR NEWLY REDESIGNED WEB SITE - REALLY SIMPLE NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE http:/www.glidinginternational.com http:/www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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] MAY ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
On 12/05/13 8:12 PM, Peter Champness plchampn...@gmail.com wrote: Our reply hereunder: Hi Peter, Your subscription instructions were received and your sub was renewed for 12 months on 01-05-2013. You are paid up to and including issue May 2014. i Regards -- JANICE SUBSCRIBER SERVICE GLIDING INTERNATIONAL (Email address: off...@glidinginternational.com) (Web address: www.glidinginternational.com) (Postal address: 79 5th Ave, Tauranga, N.Z.) Dear John, I tried to renew my subscription on line a few weeks back but have not received any email confirmation. Can youn advise if my subscription has been renewed. Peter Champness melbourne ___ 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] MAY ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
On 12/05/13 8:12 PM, Peter Champness plchampn...@gmail.com wrote: Our reply hereunder: Hi Peter, Your subscription instructions were received and your sub was renewed for 12 months on 01-05-2013. You are paid up to and including issue May 2014. i Regards -- JANICE SUBSCRIBER SERVICE GLIDING INTERNATIONAL (Email address: off...@glidinginternational.com) (Web address: www.glidinginternational.com) (Postal address: 79 5th Ave, Tauranga, N.Z.) Dear John, I tried to renew my subscription on line a few weeks back but have not received any email confirmation. Can youn advise if my subscription has been renewed. Peter Champness melbourne ___ 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] new gliders
On 22/04/13 1:24 PM, BORGELT_MIKE mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: Our reply hereunder: Gliding International (May issue) carries a more detailed report on the A0S-71 plus a full range of photos. The issue is being mailed on Wednesday. J..R. Two new experimental glider projects: AOS71 http://blog.cafefoundation.org/?p=7378 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bxPWX6vw28 Looks to be a side by side version of the PW-6. Electric and piston motorglider versions too. Also from the Akaflieg Munchen http://soaringcafe.com/2013/04/tea-with-two-delta-visiting-the-mu-31-project/ Apparently they need to do a structural test to destruction by building a test article as well as the glider. This should really help new ideas get off the ground./sarc off Mike Borgelt Instruments - design manufacture of quality soaring instrumentation since 1978 www.borgeltinstruments.com http://www.borgeltinstruments.com/ tel: 07 4635 5784 overseas: int+61-7-4635 5784 mob: 042835 5784: int+61-42835 5784 P O Box 4607, Toowoomba East, QLD 4350, Australia ___ 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 ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] MARCH ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
THE MARCH 2013 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL The March 2013 issue is about to go in the mail. Another 64 page issue that has a spread of news and photos from around the planet. Another issue with some great reading plus a wealth of new press release stories for soaring pilots wherever you are. Just some of the stories we report on: ? We print an interview with Bogimil Bereś - the creator of the 'Diana.' Few would even know his name, but he reveals his background, the tortuous path the production of the Diana has taken, it's future and how he is battling to get it type rated. AND he has let slip that he has already done some design work on a two seat 22 metre Diana which will be a 'turn up' for the sailplane manufacturing industry. He believes he already has a backer. He lets us into some back ground on what goes on in the Polish sailplane manufacturing industry. This is one of the best stories we have ever printed. ? Aldo Cernezzi reports this issue on the Silent Electro - his second in depth report on a new sailplanes. This sailplane has an electric motor in the nose capable of self launching and cruising. Aldo gives it a 'thumbs up'. A real fun 40:1 sailplane at an acceptable price for the sheer enthusiast, who doesn't give a fig about competitions. A comprehensive educational report. ? Gliding fatalities world wide, are up 26 Percent in 2012. Our annual report of gliding statistics (for 2012) shows that the sport has also lost its greatest number yet of flying members during the year under review. An absolute myriad of information for everyone associated with the sport, especially I.G.C. delegates ? Ritz reports on the 32nd World Gliding Championships held at Chaves, Argentina. Full scoring report. Ritz gives a broad report on the three classes and tells it as it happened. ? Maria Szemplinska produces some original new photographs for soaring pilots to 'ogle' over. She is a world leader in gliding photography ? NASA joins two sailplanes together with a new concept for launching rockets. See what they have done to two Ventus'. More details in this issue ? Lithium ion batteries are under the microscope. We have done some research following the grounding of the Dreamliners to tell you just how or how not they are in regard to safety. We reproduce photos of the installation of Lithium batteries in the Antares sailplane which will surprise many. ? Can you imagine a safety helmet made of cardboard? We couldn't but they now exist! It opens up all sorts of possibilities. More in this issue. ? And there is the story about the soaring pilot who over flew a power plant to only spend a day and half in prison without being charged. It could happen to you! ? The European Aviation Safety Agency has taken a complete review of the laws they have previously wanted to enforce. What an about turn! A message here for your CAA to take a leaf out of their new book. ? And we introduce a new gadget that will be an absolute must for competition pilots wanting to load their sailplane up with ballast. You would think it was just made for competition pilots alone. PLUS A MULTITUDE OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. USE OUR NEWLY REDESIGNED WEB SITE - REALLY SIMPLE NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE http:/www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] Gliding International - November issue
THE NOVEMBER 2012 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL The November issue will be in the mail tomorrow. Another 64 page issue that has a spread of news and photos from around the planet. Another issue with some real great reading plus a wealth of new press release stories for soaring pilots wherever you are. Stories include: 1. We have a retrospective look at Uvalde after it is all over. Did you know that there was only a 4.6% difference in average speeds between the 18m and 15m classes? Question: Does this justify the difference in cost between these two classes? There was only 0.8% difference between the Open and the 18 m. Think about that before you order your new Open Class ship. 2. Neil Alden Armstrong was not only an American astronaut, but an exceptional glider pilot too. We bring our readers some unknown facts about his soaring life with a review of his aviation career. 3 Mid-airs are on the increase. A synopsis of all the research that has gone on over the past 20 years and the endeavours made to find a better way of making sailplanes more conspicuous. 4. There is a new way of eliminating your club¹s timekeeper. No longer necessary to have a timekeeper on hand every time you pull the fleet out of the hangar. Dittolog, an Australian project that can be self-funding is an answer and we go to some lengths to give you an insight into how it would work at your club. 5. Sebastian Kawa, the world¹s number one pilot has written a book entitled Sky full of heat². A great great Christmas present. Not only do we do a review of the book, we are able to accept orders for it. $US or $Aus49.95 plus postage See our web page. Kawa is not only the best pilot in the world; he is a great storyteller too! 6. The Unflapped and the Club Class Worlds is a little over two months away in Argentina. Adolfo Gonzales Chaves is located on the Pampas¹. We provide details on the flying conditions, which is unlike anything any European has ever experienced. 7. Protecting airspace - We provide details of the millions of dollars being spent by drone interests lobbying for control of airspace. Changes are closer than you might think and money no object. 8. Schleicher Sailplanes of Poppenhausen are having a remarkable year. An update on their production and competition results. 9. Maria Szemplinska, our very talented photographer has produced some extra special photographs for this issue. 10. A new concept in a training two seater - this time from Italy. The Flyvolt G208 concept has some potential. 11. Gliding is the answer, but what is the question? The European Gliding Union has produced a paper on retaining members. Our staff journalist, Graeme Porter, reviews their suggestions and provides some interesting possibilities. (And more from Holland; the leaders on member retention, on the same subject). 12. Takikawa in northern Japan is the biggest gliding centre in the country. The city is called the City of Gliding.¹ They have just taken over the Honda vintage glider collection adding 12 more gliders to their existing fleet of 32. An interesting project. 13. The melting arctic ice is the reason for Europe¹s unpredictable and terrible summers. And they are not going to get much if any better. Droughts, heat waves and flooding are on the agenda for 2013. World meteorologists report. 14. There is a distinct likelihood that wooden spars could return to new sailplanes. The US Forest products laboratory branch of the US Forest Service has discovered a means of using waste wood products to make material called CNC (cellulose nanocrystals) that is infinitely stronger and twice as light as Kevlar. (And 100 times cheaper). 15. Heard of Naviter¹ - Of course you have We give an insight into how the company was formed, details on the two proprietors and what these geniuses have up their sleeve and likely in the near future. 16. Ritz again reports from Europe and the end of the 2012 OLC season. 17. FAI has created FAME (FAI Airsports Marketing and Events), which is a new marketing company for airsport disciplines. Former IGC president, Bob Henderson has been elected chairman. 18. Details on a Gigantic leap forward in Lithium-ion batteries. 19. The story about Boris Popov who has saved 246 pilot lives with his ballistic recovery system. How his dream became a reality. 20. Gavin Wills (of Omarama fame) writes about his pet source of lift mountain thermals. You won¹t find much about these in the textbooks. 21. Chile declares that Santiago is the best soaring site on the Andes. They are staging another Grand Prix there in 2013. They want you to come. PLUS A MULTITUDE OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. USE OUR NEWLY REDESIGNED WEB SITE - REALLY SIMPLE NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE http:/www.glidinginternational.com ___ Aus-soaring mailing list
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - OUR SEPTEMBER ISSUE GOES IN THE MAIL NEXT WEEK.
THE SEPTEMBER 2012 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL The September issue will be posted next week. Another 72 page issue that has a spread of news and photos from the Worlds in Uvalde complete with the scores in a new format. This, plus a wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. Stories include: 1. An editorial review that claims that the IGC is ignoring 97% of the world membership. Our exhilarating sport is in decline. 2. More opposition for German manufacturers. Windward (USA) steps up a gear or two with the announcement of a new two seat trainer and a 22 metre open class single seater. 3 A chart showing preferences by competitors, and the gliders flown in World championships in 2010 and 2012. 4. A new On-Line-Competition - An alternative to O.L.C. 5. Mid-air in Finland. Both with Flarms. Official accident report and Flarms response. 6. A new initiative in attracting youth and others to gliding 7. Ever heard of Mount Cook? The 12,000ft foot playground many have yet to experience. 8. Jonkers (Sth Africa) caught everyone by surprise in producing a 22 metre sailplane for the Uvalde Worlds. Their world championship results included. 9. Weather balloons no longer a necessity for weather forecasters. New technology unveiled at the Uvalde Worlds 10. You would think the watch was designed by a glider pilot. Everything you want to soar. This is new from Garmin. 11. Heard of Rudolph Kaiser the Schleicher designer? All about the ASK14 biennial reunion. 12. New GPS from Korea. Monitors the US, Russian and European satellites, to provide you with the most accurate positioning yet produced. 13. The Father's Day gliding accident that cost three lives. 14. Ely versus Parowan - The gliding sites that most North Americans aspire to fly at. 15. An attempt to try and interest the Olympics in putting gliding back on the list of acceptable sports. 16. We pay tribute to Dick Butler and his Concordia. What a remarkable sailplane he has produced and flown in the Worlds. 17. Report from Farnborough 2012 and new winglet designs. 18. Coming to a cockpit near you - Touch screen technology 19. Where in hell has it gone now?A forthcoming solution for tow pilots to show whether the glider being towed is in position. Will be like having a rear vision camera for towpilots. 20. Old age is a terrible thing. Assisting the infirmed to get in and out of the cockpit. There is gliding for the over seventies. 21. A gliding contest in 1938complete with photos. Very revealing. 22. The Apis Jet. The sailplane with the permanently inbuilt jet sustainer - no longer necessary to raise your motor from the fuselage.. 23. The story on the National Soaring Museum at Harris Hill. 24. The Wright Brothers Flyer A report on actually flying it. 25. From the USA something for every nation to follow. The Pilot's Bill of 26. Glider pilots and skin cancer. A wake-up call. 27. The Argentinean 2013 - World Championships - Have solved their customs problems. No longer a worry for competitors. 28. Gliding, Soaring or Suicide? Not suggested you follow. PLUS A MULTITUDE OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. USE OUR NEWLY REDESIGNED WEB SITE - REALLY SIMPLE NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - ISSUE JULY 2012
THE JULY 2012 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL THE MAGAZINE JUMPS IN SIZE TO 72 PAGES with the July issue, about to be posted. Another wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. Stories include: 1. Jonkers designer, Johannes J Bosman looks into the future and enumerates how he plans to lift the performance of their sailplanes by 2 to 3 points. An eight page feature article. 2. Patagonia at its very worst, but an interesting report on soaring the Andes waves full of volcanic eruption dust from the Chilean volcano. Shows graphically how air moves within wave systems. 3. The French expedition to Patagonia this year experienced terribly corrupt customs officials and paid through the nose¹ to get their gliders cleared to fly and be repacked for homeward journey. (Graft totalled in excess of Eur8000) They warn anyone contemplating entering their own glider in the Argentinean worlds in 2013, to first have some concrete guarantees from the organisers about customs entry for their sailplanes in and out of the country. 4. The story about the Slovenian pilot that flew his Pipistrel motor glider round the world in 2.5 months. Flying into the Ant-arctic and over Everest en-route. 5. Debate on fuels and motors for tugs. The future of Avgas looks decidedly unsustainable. 6. Peace seeming to be declared between the European Aviation Safety Authority and Europe Airsports on regimentation. 7. A cheap solution has been found to effectively silence noisy tugs and motorgliders. 8. How Red Bull fixed their Austrian grounded Blaniks. 9. On a Wing and A prayer¹ One of the most hair raising cross country flights ever achieved. A 1980 story re-lifed. 10. A solo effort - An Australian home builder will complete from scratch, the building of a 1930¹s gulled winged Minemoa. 11. Germany looks into insect airworthiness to find improved gliding performances. 12. New research on 80% of the worlds soaring population. Fatality rates as a percentage of pilots numbers. This is frightening! 13. Another chart on which countries are losing the most members. 14. Story on the man who made his own self-launcher out of a SparrowHawk. 15. The Freedom of information act¹ is used to extract the true position on how many UAV¹s are flying and where. You¹ll be amazed! 16. United Kingdom to open a gliding museum. Their first! 17. Clubs with just $600 can now afford to have their own mapping, circuit planning/ turn point identification device. 18. IBM now seriously into battery research and spending millions. 19. Research shows that windfarms will produce thermals later in the day than any other likely generator. 20. Garmin has now made/sold over 100 million GPS devices. 21. FAI creates a special marketing company and IGC president elected to the board. 22. The world¹s top competition pilot has a very nasty accident and in hospital recovering. Unlikely to fly again this season. 23. Story on the $600,000 one off hot ship that broke up in mid-air last month. 24. Chart on competition shows participation declines. 25. The success of the Online Competition. May 12/13 - 3,833 flights logged world wide. PLUS A MULTITUDE OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - MAY ISSUE
THE MAY 2012 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. New sailplane now in production designed to introduce a new concept to the sport. Dynamic Story. An eight page feature article. 2. An objective report on the 2012 I.G.C. plenary session held this year in South Africa. You are going to be disappointed if you wanted a class change or a solution to the membership crisis. 3. Full story and photos on the home built/designed sailplane bungee launched with the aid of a bath full of concrete from a European castle roof. Wow to that one! 4. Another new sailplane comes on the market this northern summer. (And priced to compete) The manufacturers of this 15m new ship declare that its performance is better than the Diana II¹. Built to sustain 11+G¹s and -9G¹s. No other series built sailplane has even been built to sustain these forces. 5. New name in electronics - Sagetech. Details of the company that is producing and marketing a transponder that is the size of a credit card. Amazing. Now on the market. 6. Effective April 8, new pilot licensing rules in Europe come into effect. The EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) have introduced rules exclusive to European countries. If nothing else they have just again proved that these idiots continue to be the odd-ball leaders in the world¹s civil aviation authorities. 7. Something different. We provide the history of the World Gliding Championship trophies where they came from, who donated them and who got their names on them first. 8. Gliding International reports on their choice of the World¹s top soaring pilot for 2012. 9. Australia¹s Soaring museum - its creation and history makes interesting reading. 10. There is now an affordable glass two seat trainer that former grounded Blanik owners can seriously consider. 11. Ritz de Luy writes about the 2012 summer season in southern hemisphere and the start of the Northern summer season with details on who won and who lost and why. 12. The EGU (European Gliding Union) met in Holland in February to review ways and means of arresting the membership decline. They obviously got tied of waiting for the IGC to do something about this very serious problem. 13. And how about this. A national soaring operation has laid down an artificial grass runway at a cost $3.8 million. The story has to question the mentality of those responsible for this absurd project. 14. We bring you a report on gliding in Ukraine. Interesting place for a soaring holiday. Their locally produced single seater AC21 is the cheapest low range single seater on the market. 15. A photographic look at soaring on the Wasserkuppe in 1930. They were making the same errors of judgement then that we do today. 16. Pipistrel hits the headlines again. They are building an $US8million new production factory in Italy. Construction has already started.. 17. We announce the new email gliding news service (igilding.net) that broadcasts headline news via email to all enthusiasts around the world. It is a free service to any interested pilot (past or present). 18.Research on lithium batteries. Increased performance will come from seaweed. Another research project in detail. 19. And life to an older story. Nine Blaniks launched together behind one tow plane. 20. And Gliding International is giving away 1000 copies of the fabulous DVD Gladiators of the Sky.² All details in the May issue. PLUS A MULTITUDE OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] March issue of Gliding International
We are currently processing despatch of the March issue. Early because we want all to read before the IGC meeting next month, what the experts are saying about the Class structure chaos. THE MARCH 2012 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. At last - a way of effectively reducing the membership loss all clubs are experiencing. How to move on this thorny problem immediately. 2. An in depth look at the IGC class structure. Too many classes, too few competing pilots. A situation that is a detriment to the sport. The experts provide an intelligent solution. 3. Schempp-Hirth¹s Quintus finally flies. Some excitement in their camp. 4. Winglets are big business. Legal battle over copyright designs that could ultimately affect some sailplanes. A new winglet design about to be offered. 5. New name in electronics. The Butterfly vario. A very advanced (and expensive) concept about to be released to the market in March 2012. 6. A story of two halves. The story about Gliding¹s entry into the Olympics in 1936 and how a group in England are trying to highlight the sport for future consideration. 7. The annual world membership report. All bad news. Down a further 1.7% in 2011 which makes the loss over five years to be 10,000 pilots. A further chart on fatalities (up again) and the increase in the number of sailplanes is definitely slowing down. 9. Report on a study about complacency in the cockpit that highlights the major causes of sailplane accidents. Sobering! 10. A Cambridge UK scientist declares we have all got it wrong and that the accepted theory of flight is all wrong. 11. Ritz de Luy writes about the 2012 summer season in southern hemisphere with details on who won and who lost and why. 12. The story about the man who has spent a lifetime building flying wings. His latest effort is on show. (Real smart) 13. Our staff reporters and Maria Szemplinska (our official photographer) present a colour section and report on the February SSA convention in Reno - their best ever. 14. DG flugzeugbau (Germany) have a management change 15. Pipistrel is going from strength to strength and their production skills are a threat to all established manufacturers. We have another look at just how strong they are and what they have got in the pipeline. 16. Major upgrades to G.P.S. around the corner. Accuracy will soon be measured in millimetres. An update for glider pilots. 17. Background story on the how and why¹ of Mountain High, the oxygen people. 18. Rumour has it that Greg Cole of Windward Performance (USA) has a ship in the pipeline that will compete with the Diana II. 19. A way of giving new life to older sailplanes. This story from France. . 20. A new paint that when applied makes your sailplane one gigantic solar cell. This has got possibilities. 21. We try and explain the reasons for the terrible northern hemisphere spring. 22 A new headset ($59) that will solve many problems for those hard of hearing pilots that have trouble with conventional headsets. 23. Let¹s hoped U.S.A owners have caught up with the potential penalty of the $100 a flight tax. Bob Carlton expresses his real concerns., 22. Our subscribers (only) now have access to buy an Icom hand-held transceiver at ex factory cost. (A saving of 25% on the retail price) PLUS A MULTITUDE OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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] Gliding Book for auction
On 27/01/12 11:50 AM, Patrick Barfield barfi...@tpg.com.au wrote: Our reply hereunder: Opening bid $50.00 John Roake, Editor, Gliding International. Folks, I have a pre-loved copy of Philip Wills¹ ³Free as a bird² published in 1973 in very good condition that needs a new home with the proceeds going to charity. I¹ll sell it via a Gliding-Bay (gBay) auction and here are the rules: 1. Auction starts today and ends at 6pm AEST on Monday 6th February 2012. 2. Opening bid is $1 and subsequent bids need to be in whole dollars. 3. Place your bid by replying to this email. Uninterested list-members can automatically delete emails with this subject. 4. The person with the highest bid at the close of auction will donate their pledged amount to Lymphoma Australia via this link https://secure3.everydayhero.com.au/event/directdonationlymphoma/donate/1075 5. Email me your donation receipt with your mailing address and I¹ll pay the postage and send you the book. Happy bidding. Best regards, Patrick Barfield ___ 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 ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] Gliding International - January Issue
THE JANUARY 2012 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL will be airmailed before Christmas. A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. An exposition on what is arguably the best soaring site on the planet - Omarama. Extensive coverage with some exceptional photographs and the history on how it was created. Photo: Lenticular tops out at an estimated 90,000 ft. 2. How to cut ab initio training costs by at least 50%. 3. An interview with Klaus Ohlmann after his return from Santa Rosa, California and the part he played in the $US1.65 million Green Flight Challenge. 4. An update from the European Airsports chairman and all the problems associated with the European Aviation Safety Agency. 5. Glider pilots make the best commercial airline pilots. A treatise on the subject from Graeme Porter. 6. Gliding International makes Icom handheld transceivers available to subscribers at factory cost. 7. An editorial asks the question Are electric aircraft just expensive toys for environmentalist pilots? An in-depth review on what¹s available and the best buys. 8. Richard Pfiffner has produced a practical moving map for sailplanes with no more stretching for touch screen adjustments and control. The best new innovation to appear in several years. 9. If you want to take movies from your sailplane, Michael Coates goes into detail on how you can do it very inexpensively. A very good paper on the subject. 10. Compressed air is a possible means of providing ancillary force for launching or sustainability. A report on the research going on in France. 11. Ritz de Luy writes about the 2011 winter season in Europe and the summer season in the southern hemisphere with details on who won and who lost and why. 12. History paper on the rocky road of the Xcom transceiver and new developments from the Australian manufacturers. 13. John Roake writes about the Perlan project with the announcement that the sailplane will likely be test flown in March. Surprisingly they have raised two thirds of their fund raising target of $US5 million. They hope to be operating from Argentina in August this year. 14. Yet another inexpensive electric sailplane - this time from France and named the Alpaero. Good value 15. Do you lie to get your pilot medical? A report on the subject from Graeme Porter. 16. The Pik27 home-built tow planed (designed in Finland) has made further advances and nearing completion. An update report on this Australian project. 17. New Zealand has the dubious qualification of ³leading the world in regulating commercial gliding² This has likely consequences for the gliding movement worldwide. 18. Civilian U.A.V.¹s in commercial airspace is getting closer. Likely that licenses for UAVS¹s will be issued in 2012. 19. Possibility of a glider pilot replacing the disgraced FAA¹s former director. 20. The move to replace LSA medicals/licenses getting a step closer and being replaced with car licenses. 21. Opponents of the 13.5 metre class getting vocal and declaring it to be one of the worst decisions IGC has yet made. PLUS A MULTITUDE OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] POSTED AND NOW IN THE MAIL
THE NOVEMBER 2011 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. There is now an alternative for span. A new design from South Africa predicts their 15-metre sailplane will cover 1000 klms in five hours. 2. First team of international sailplane pilots informed that they can and must be prepared for a drug test anywhere any time. 3. It is now possible to record and view laminar flows over a wing in flight. Big money being spent on recording and analysing laminar flows. 4. Enter the Phoenix - the new motor glider with towing capabilities. 5. Leading edge bug prevention. A cheap inexpensive answer to eliminating this problem. 6. Meet the team at ClearNav - how they work and what¹s new from this talented team. 7. New products - Flat free aircraft tyres and a laser unit that polishes surfaces to a high-gloss finish and spray on solar cells. 8. NASA¹s $US1.35 million prize for the most efficient electric aircraft won by a motorglider from Pipistrel. 9. Why is carbon fibre so expensive an in depth explanation 10. Klaus Ohlmann describes for the first time his 2138 km straight distance flight. Profusely colour illustrated. 11. Ritz de Luy writes about the 2011 summer season in Europe with details on who won and who lost and why. 12. An essay explaining the difference between pressure altitude and GPS altitude. 13. A visit to the finishing room at Schleicher Sailplanes at Poppenhausen 14. Centre Spread - the damage sustained and the rebuild of a hangar and fleet of sailplanes in Scotland. 15. A return to Popular Mechanics, April 1904 and their article on how to build your own glider. 16. The old chestnut! Membership and a lack of leadership from gliding¹s international bureau of delegates. 17. One glider pilot¹s dream - creation of his own cross country school and how he exchanged his desk bound job for a sailplane cockpit. 18. Another major break through in the battle to improve battery performance and lower their weight. The most promising to date. 19. Leading edge bug prevention. A cheap inexpensive answer to eliminating this problem. 20. Controllable winglets - Change their angle and performance in flight. New research. 21. A list of new products to assist wave-flying pilots. 22. A flying wing motorised glider designed in Estonia flies. 23. NASA launches a new weather forecasting satellite that has promise for soaring pilots 24. The iphone helps locate a downed pilot 25. Glider used to smuggle drugs in Saudi Arabia. PLUS FIFTY OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - NOVEMBER ISSUE
THE NOVEMBER 2011 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. There is now an alternative for span. A new design from South Africa predicts their 15-metre sailplane will cover 1000 klms in five hours. 2. First team of international sailplane pilots informed that they can and must be prepared for a drug test anywhere any time. 3. It is now possible to record and view laminar flows over a wing in flight. Big money being spent on recording and analysing laminar flows. 4. Enter the Phoenix - the new motor glider with towing capabilities. 5. Leading edge bug prevention. A cheap inexpensive answer to eliminating this problem. 6. Meet the team at ClearNav - how they work and what¹s new from this talented team. 7. New products - Flat free aircraft tyres and a laser unit that polishes surfaces to a high-gloss finish and spray on solar cells. 8. NASA¹s $US1.35 million prize for the most efficient electric aircraft won by a motorglider from Pipistrel. 9. Why is carbon fibre so expensive an in depth explanation 10. Klaus Ohlmann describes for the first time his 2138 km straight distance flight. Profusely colour illustrated. 11. Ritz de Luy writes about the 2011 summer season in Europe with details on who won and who lost and why. 12. An essay explaining the difference between pressure altitude and GPS altitude. 13. A visit to the finishing room at Schleicher Sailplanes at Poppenhausen 14. Centre Spread - the damage sustained and the rebuild of a hangar and fleet of sailplanes in Scotland. 15. A return to Popular Mechanics, April 1904 and their article on how to build your own glider. 16. The old chestnut! Membership and a lack of leadership from gliding¹s international bureau of delegates. 17. One glider pilot¹s dream - creation of his own cross country school and how he exchanged his desk bound job for a sailplane cockpit. 18. Another major break through in the battle to improve battery performance and lower their weight. The most promising to date. 19. Leading edge bug prevention. A cheap inexpensive answer to eliminating this problem. 20. Controllable winglets - Change their angle and performance in flight. New research. 21. A list of new products to assist wave-flying pilots. 22. A flying wing motorised glider designed in Estonia flies. 23. NASA launches a new weather forecasting satellite that has promise for soaring pilots 24. The iphone helps locate a downed pilot 25. Glider used to smuggle drugs in Saudi Arabia. PLUS FIFTY OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] MAILING MONDAY
THE SEPTEMBER 2011 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL WILL BE MAILED ON MONDAY. Don't miss a wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. The replacement challenge for the Barron Hilton Cup. An exciting new adventure for the World¹s top pilots. They don¹t come much better than this. 2. The first successful aircraft built by the print layering technique¹. A technique that opens up possibilities never ever dreamt off. (And number one is flying). 3. New laminar flow technique recently patented by Boeing and currently being trialled. Opens up new possibilities for sailplanes. 4. A answer has been produced to solve the Blanik grounding problem. 5. The latest new motor glider that is a hot favourite to win the $1.5m CAFÉ contest in September. History of development and test flight details 6. Ritz de Luy writes about the 2011 summer season in Europe. One of the very worst with European contest results. 7. How to help students from dropping out¹ after solo. A membership retention plan. 8. Report on Russia¹s gliding scene in the 21st century. 9. Coverage on the all electric Cessna 172 about to go into production. 10. New antennas for your hand held transceiver. Provides major performance improvements. 11. John Roake writes about his interview with Hanna Reitsch, world famous soaring aviatrix and Hitler¹s personal pilot. 12. Report on the 2011 Women¹s World Gliding Championships in Sweden 13. Dynamic Soaring - A new view on an answer to ultimate flight endurance. 14. Afters 20 years of experimentation Australia has produced the ultimate tug with a Chevy V8. Described as the tug extraordinaire!¹ 15. Latest new product news from Paul Remde. 16. Bet you didn¹t know Cessna produced gliders. A fascinating story with photos. 17. Winglets are now Sharklets¹ according to Airbus who are trying to out do¹ Boeing with research 18. An inexpensive answer on how to recharge all the batteries that are about to hit everyday life (and sailplanes too). 19. Airbus putting funds into electric powered motorglider research. 20. The latest on electric motors - now being produced with gear boxes. 21. Atlantis has made its final glide. Interesting report on the flight history of this shuttle. 22. Details on a tug kit. Yours for $19,800 plus 400 hours of labour. 23. And the story on the first mid-air between a U.A.V. and a power aircraft. PLUS FIFTY OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com http://www.google.com/url?sa=Dq=www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - SEPTEMBER ISSUE
THE SEPTEMBER 2011 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. The replacement challenge for the Barron Hilton Cup. An exciting new adventure for the World¹s top pilots. They don¹t come much better than this. 2. The first successful aircraft built by the print layering technique¹. A technique that opens up possibilities never ever dreamt off. (And number one is flying). 3. New laminar flow technique recently patented by Boeing and currently being trialled. Opens up new possibilities for sailplanes. 4. A answer has been produced to solve the Blanik grounding problem. 5. The latest new motor glider that is a hot favourite to win the $1.5m CAFÉ contest in September. History of development and test flight details 6. Ritz de Luy writes about the 2011 summer season in Europe. One of the very worst with European contest results. 7. How to help students from dropping out¹ after solo. A membership retention plan. 8. Report on Russia¹s gliding scene in the 21st century. 9. Coverage on the all electric Cessna 172 about to go into production. 10. New antennas for your hand held transceiver. Provides major performance improvements. 11. John Roake writes about his interview with Hanna Reitsch, world famous soaring aviatrix and Hitler¹s personal pilot. 12. Report on the 2011 Women¹s World Gliding Championships in Sweden 13. Dynamic Soaring - A new view on an answer to ultimate flight endurance. 14. Afters 20 years of experimentation Australia has produced the ultimate tug with a Chevy V8. Described as the tug extraordinaire!¹ 15. Latest new product news from Paul Remde. 16. Bet you didn¹t know Cessna produced gliders. A fascinating story with photos. 17. Winglets are now Sharklets¹ according to Airbus who are trying to out do¹ Boeing with research 18. An inexpensive answer on how to recharge all the batteries that are about to hit everyday life (and sailplanes too). 19. Airbus putting funds into electric powered motorglider research. 20. The latest on electric motors - now being produced with gear boxes. 21. Atlantis has made its final glide. Interesting report on the flight history of this shuttle. 22. Details on a tug kit. Yours for $19,800 plus 400 hours of labour. 23. And the story on the first mid-air between a U.A.V. and a power aircraft. PLUS FIFTY OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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] Another tragedy....
On 15/07/11 4:50 PM, Nelson Handcock nelson.handc...@gmail.com wrote: Our reply hereunder: And two killed last week in the French Alps at Klaus Ohlmann's operation according to our French correspondent. JOHN ROAKE http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/glider-pilot-dies-in-mounta in-crash/story-fn3dxity-1226095357960 Hope someone from the WA Gliding community can provide further info as appropriate ___ 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 ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] Secretary of FAI
Just a quick note to inform Australians that the secretary of FAI has resigned and finishes up in October. John Roake Gliding International ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GERMANY'S ELECTRICAL GIANT HAS TOTALLY NEW CONCEPT FOR ELECTRIC PROPULSION FOR MOTOR GLIDERS - FIRST ALREADY FLYING
THE JULY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL WILL BE MAILED ON TUESDAY A wealth of gliding news from around the world. Stories include: 1.Siemens, Germany¹s electrical giant takes up the challenge of electric propulsion for motor gliders. A whole new concept! First motor glider already flying. 2.John Cochrane graphically shows how so many take the wrong approach to entering and leaving a turn point. 3.The full story on the Jean-Marie Clement world record in Argentina the battle ground for world records. 4.We found a cache of around 100 sailplanes in store gathering nothing but dust. Mostly two seaters. 5.World gliding membership continues to decline and we challenge the IGC Bureau to show some leadership and introduce a recovery program. 6.We look at whether gliding¹s rising costs are impacting on the sport. 7.Australian¹s soaring pilots given the greatest gift ever. 8.The story about the Egret. The high performance single seater built on a dining room table. 9.The aviation world is being flooded with news on electrics. New advances are being announced daily and we review some of the latest news. 10. Story about the 2250 km flight in Nevada and California. 11. An invitation for you to join in the celebration of the Wrights brothers¹ nine minute 45 second soaring flight. 12. The story about the big cash prize for electric flight in Germany, the BERBLINGER FLIGHT competition. 13. NASA now in the act to improve aircraft surfaces and improve L/d¹s. They have funded $1.9 million towards a concerted research program. 14. We write about a winter project for any club - will add to club moral and camaraderie and yet provide a worthwhile addition to club equipment. 15. Are you finding the iPad too big for your cockpit? Just released a new product that has all iPad¹s features but folds into four. 16. A new GPS locater beacon that will fit in the palm of your hand and only costs $265. 17. A review of spring soaring in Europe 18. Update on Schempp-Hirth¹s Quintus development. When will it fly? PLUS SIXTY OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] JULY ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
THE JULY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL GOES IN THE MAIL ON THURSDAY. It is up to our usual high standard with a wealth of gliding news from around the world. Most or all of it has not previously been in the media. Stories include: 1.The full story on the Jean-Marie Clement world record in Argentina the battle ground for world records. 2.We found a cache of around 100 sailplanes in store gathering nothing but dust. Mostly two seaters. 3.World gliding membership continues to decline and we challenge the IGC Bureau to show some leadership and introduce a recovery program. 4.We look at whether gliding¹s rising costs are impacting on the sport. 5.Australian¹s soaring pilots given the greatest gift ever. 6.The story about the Egret. The high performance single seater built on a dining room table. 7.The aviation world is being flooded with news on electrics. New advances are being announced daily and we review some of the latest news. 8.Story about the 2250 km flight in Nevada and California. 9.An invitation for you to join in the celebration of the Wrights brothers¹ nine minute 45 second soaring flight. 10. The story about the big cash prize for electric flight in Germany, the BERBLINGER FLIGHT competition. 11. NASA now in the act to improve aircraft surfaces and improve L/d¹s. They have funded $1.9 million towards a concerted research program. 12. We write about a winter project for any club - will add to club moral and camaraderie and yet provide a worthwhile addition to club equipment. 13. Are you finding the iPad too big for your cockpit? Just released a new product that has all iPad¹s features but folds into four. 14. A new GPS locater beacon that will fit in the palm of your hand and only cost $265. 15. A review of spring soaring in Europe · Update on Schempp-Hirth¹s Quintus development. When will it fly? PLUS SIXTY OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - MAY ISSUE
The May issue is great reading with ³a tonne of exclusive to us new news². Articles, specially written for Gliding International include The new two seater with the 40 hp electric motor for self-launching now being shipped from Slovenia. Factory now has 65 employees. China has a factory with a production line producing glass- high performance sailplanes. A wake up call for the sailplane industry as they challenge the establishment head on. Report and photos from the April 2011 Friedrichshafen Expo Aero 2011. Fatalities in competitions at totally unacceptable levels. The new miracle cure to diminish bug accretion on wing leading edges. First release of the news that kits is now available to convert any sailplane into a self-launcher. (Costs start at Eur 17,700). An in-depth review with lessons to learn on how to attract more women into the sport of soaring. First release of the news that Blaniks are now able to fly again following a modification. Full news and how to go about organising your Blanik out from the back of the hangar. A review of the French gliding organisation as compared to the B.G.A. Some surprises here! The deturbulator project is back on track. New advances! For peanuts you can get a likely 17% better performance for first generation glass ships. Modify your early model Ventus into an 18-metre sailplane with a corresponding likely same performance. (Cost Eur950) Review of the latest instrumentation. Germans about to invade South Australia. Germans developing a new southern hemisphere soaring centre to rival Bitterwasser. The new would-be champion from Colombia. Photos of a former motor-glider converted into a U.A.V. A new fibre to rival Carbon and Kevlar at a fraction of the cost. Health wise a big plus for southern hemisphere pilots just announced. In depth report on the I.G.A. Plenary session (A.G.M.) March 2011. Review of the book about Einar Enevoldson and his quest for a 100,000 ft height gain. Dynamic and regenerative soaring flights now possible Interesting stuff. The magnetic North Pole is moving 60 km a year. How it affects gliding. The Italian 13.5 metre ship becomes self-launching at a great price. Full details. Meet John Bosman, the talented designer of the JS-1. Dittolog is the likely answer to club time keeping and account administration. It is reviewed. Plus 40 other stories about gliding and aviation interests to soaring pilots. NO OTHER GLIDING PUBLICATION MATCHES THE NEWS SPREAD THAT GLIDING INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES. NEW AND RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS CONTACT US THROUGH OUR WEB SITE www. glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] DREW MCKINNIE
If anyone can direct us to one Drew McKinnie we would appreciate hearing from them JOHN ROAKE ___ 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] Australian Grand Prix - Lake Keepit
On 24/03/11 8:09 PM, JR jma99...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Our reply hereunder: bring back the turnpoint camera. and the horse drawn zepplin ___ 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 ___ 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] Oshkosh electric flight awards
On 24/03/11 11:07 AM, BORGELT_MIKE mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: Our reply hereunder: HI MIKE, My art team have requested I try and get a fresh photo of your instrument in front of a white background. The two blues (ours and yours) do not blend too well according to them. ( ? ?) Is this possible? JOHN At 08:03 AM 24/03/2011, you wrote: There'll be US$60k up for grabs at Oshkosh for electric-powered flight. http://planenews.com/archives/17601 It's going to be fascinating to see how this develops over the next 5 - 10 years. - mark Truly fascinating. The link leads to a blank page. Mike Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments since 1978 phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 email: mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com website: www.borgeltinstruments.com ___ 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 ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] MARCH ISSUE GOES IN THE MAIL TODAY
The March issue of Gliding International is going into the post today. Read about it below: THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE MARCH 2011 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL (OUR BIGGEST ISSUE YET - 64 PAGES) Blaniks are still flying - We found a country where they continue to fly regardless. World pilot membership statistics for 2010 show a drop of almost 2.2% - and fatalities continue to increase - Very undesirable trends - Guess how many sailplanes are flying world-wide ? We have done a factual count! WikiLeaks finds its way into the gliding scene ADS-B is coming sooner than you think Will it replace Flarm? The full story on how ADS-B works. Schempp-Hirth celebrate their 75th anniversary - Company history intriguing! Is gliding¹s future with youth? Is the big investment clubs are making in youth paying dividends? Do the Japanese have the answer? The remarkable JS-1 and its South African success. Sales streaking ahead! The remarkable scene at Bitterwasser (Namibia) and the unbelievable number of 1000klm flights this season. Bruce Cooper World recorder holder talks to Ritz de Luy. How two gliders scrambled an Airforce squadron over the Baltic Sea. Laser beams - Use for finding thermals a possibility - Research at Princeton University I.G.C. Annual report from President, Robert Henderson. How to turn your cell phone into a final glide calculator NASA report 2010 tied as the warmest year on record We tell you what you need to know to holiday and fly in the French Alps. Inexpensive emergency chutes available - Made in Poland. How to prevent throttle jockeys abusing your tug. A new Lithium battery that recharges using only air Best camera for that quick in-flight photo. Survey of what¹s available. Plus an additional 40 other stories covering the world soaring scene and aviation items of interest for glider pilots. You will enjoy reading this section. New OR RENEWING subscribers can enroll via our secure web site: (www.glidinginternational.com) ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] MARCH ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
Memo from Gliding International: We are about to mail our March issue (OUR BIGGEST ISSUE YET - 64 PAGES). We are keen to let you know what stories we have found on the international gliding scene for you. FEATURE STORIES IN THE MARCH 2011 ISSUE INCLUDE Blaniks are still flying - We found a country where they continue to fly regardless. World pilot membership statistics for 2010 show a drop of over 2.2% (10 year drop is now 12.8%) - and fatalities continue to increase - Very undesirable trends. Did you know there are now 30,214 sailplanes flying world wide. Interesting to see just where they all are! WikiLeaks finds its way into the gliding scene ADS-B is coming sooner than you think Will it replace Flarm? The full story on how ADS-B works. Schempp-Hirth celebrate their 75th anniversary - Company history intriguing! Is gliding¹s future with youth? Is the big investment clubs are making in youth paying dividends? Do the Japanese have the answer? The remarkable JS-1 and its South African success. Sales streaking ahead! The remarkable scene at Bitterwasser (Namibia) and the unbelievable number of 1000klm flights this season. Bruce Cooper World recorder holder talks to Ritz De Luy How two gliders scrambled an Airforce squadron over the Baltic Sea Laser beams - Use for finding thermals a possibility - Research at Princeton University I.G.C. Annual report from President, Robert Henderson How to turn your cell phone into a final glide calculator NASA report 2010 tied as the warmest year on record We tell you what you need to know to holiday and fly in the French Alps Inexpensive emergency chutes available - Made in Poland How to prevent throttle jockeys abusing your tug A new Lithium battery that uses only air Best camera for that quick in-flight photo. Survey of what¹s available. Plus an additional 40 other stories covering the world soaring scene and aviation items of interest for glider pilots. You will enjoy reading this section. New OR RENEWING subscribers can enroll via our secure web site: (www.glidinginternational.com) or if you last paid by credit card we will still have your details on file. Just email us at (off...@glidinginternational.com) and tell us to renew using the records we have on file. Regards, JANICE SUBSCRIPTION DEPARTMENT GLIDING INTERNATIONAL (Email address: off...@glidinginternational.com) (Web address: www.glidinginternational.com) ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
The January issue of Gliding International is in the mail. As usual, a great spread of gliding news from around the world. THE FEATURE STORIES INCLUDE An in depth examination of the best 18 metre self-launching sailplane. Best because of 'price for performance' on the market. The Electric Winch¹ is now a reality and available for early delivery. The best new training aid we have ever seen and it will only cost your club $200.00 Plea from Blanik owning clubs for some assistance from I.G.C and O.S.T.I.V. The Chairman of European Air Sports says Gliding has to accept that (EASA) European Aviation Safety Authority is here to stay and we had better get used to it. An all-electric tow plane to first fly this month. Battery power now available to keep it flying for two hours without a re-charge. Boeing Company announces a major break through in solar cell technology. A jump to 41.5% conversion rate coming to a hardware store near you. The best address (lecture) we have ever read on the problems of the sport, the problems with competitions and the stupidity of the class structure. The history of the Swift - (the sailplane accident we covered in depth and with series accident photos last issue). A report from the designer/manufacturer. Unique radio controlled model sailplane with 13.5 metre wingspan. Yes 13.5 m! A report on the German Sailplane Convention at Ulm (Southern Germany). Big change in governance of the sport in Germany. Two reports with suggestions for unique gliding holidays in Europe. List of Schleicher¹s 2010 successes. Impressive! History says it was possible to soar 10,000 miles non stop in pre-historic times. New source of cheap instruments. Analysis of training methods and costs. Aerotow versus winching. U.S. Navy acknowledges that there is a collision risk between U.A.V.¹s and gliders. Plus an additional 30 other stories covering the world soaring scene and aviation items of interest for glider pilots. You will enjoy reading this section. New OR RENEWING subscribers can enrol via our secure web site: (www.glidinginternational.com) ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] JANUARY ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE JANUARY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL The January issue goes in the mail on December 20 Many will get their copy before Christmas. An in depth examination of the best 18 metre self-launching sailplane. Best because for performance it is the cheapest on the market. The Electric Winch¹ is now a reality and available for early delivery. The Chairman of European Air Sports says Gliding has to accept that (EASA) European Aviation Safety Authority is here to stay and we had better get used to it. An all-electric tow plane to first fly this month. Battery power now available to keep it flying for two hours without a re-charge. Boeing Company announces a major break through in solar cell technology. A jump to 41.5% conversion rate coming to a hardware store near you. The best address (lecture) we have ever read on the problems of the sport, the problems with competitions and the stupidity of the class structure. The history of the Swift - (the sailplane accident we covered in depth and with series photos last issue). A report from the designer/manufacturer. Club Blanik owners are pleading for some support and help from IGC and OSTIV. Unique radio controlled model sailplane with 13.5 metre wingspan. Yes 13.5 m! A report on the German Sailplane Convention at Ulm (Southern Germany). Big change in governance of the sport in Germany. Two reports with suggestions for unique gliding holidays in Europe. The best new training aid we have seen in a long time and it will only cost your club $200.00 List of Schleichers 2010 successes. Impressive! History says it was possible to soar 10,000 miles non stop in pre-historic times. New source of cheap instruments. Analysis of training methods and costs. Aerotow versus winching. U.S. Navy acknowledges that there is a collision risk between U.A.V.¹s and gliders. Plus an additional 40 other stories covering the world soaring scene and aviation items of interest for glider pilots. You will enjoy reading this section. New OR RENEWING subscribers can enrol via our secure web site: (www.glidinginternational.com) ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] CONTAINERS FROM EUROPE
HI All, We have a number of containers going to Australia over the next six months with Pw-6¹s (54,000 Eur). In most cases there is only one sailplane in each container. Happy to provide inexpensive space for anyone wanting to freight a sailplane from Europe to either the East or West Coasts. JOHN ROAKE ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GREAT READING - AIRMAILED TODAY
. THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE LATEST ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL. The Idaflieg 2010 German convention. Report by Jochen Ewald on the year¹s research by German university students. Enlightening. The Arcus E Flies - Schempp-Hirth test flies its newest sailplane. Building this new two seater is the result of a team effort by three companies! An interview with the pilot that withdrew from the Hungarian World Championships over safety concerns. A lesson to be learnt here! Tune in to Tomorrow. Laser machines being used to build structural components for aircraft - all without moulds. Great for the future of our sailplane manufacturing industry. The new inexpensive tool that markedly improves winch launch safety. Should be a compulsory adjunct to winching. The future for the Blanik looks bleak! A report on the background to the sailplane and the manufacturing company. The new winglet invention that tackles wake issues. Patented! Klaus Ohlmann makes a big change in direction. New record future for Klaus (but difficult to understand why?) Up Market Gliding - When a World Championship team use a Rolls Royce as an airfield tow vehicle. Hilarious! The battle continues advocates of U.A.V.¹s putting pressure on Civil Aviation Authorities for access to commercial airspace. Latest news from I.G.C. and F.A.I. - New F.A.I. president announced. The 100th anniversary of Orville Wrights first soaring flight - Coming up. Read the details. Fun for groups all owning the same sailplane. The ASW-20 reunion! The Aerobatic Swift sailplane accident in the United Kingdom. In depth report. Personalities - Introducing Hana Zejdova Gliding instrument manufacturers need to have more than a cursory look at ³Heads Up Displays². Units getting cheaper and cheaper. A discussion paper with a challenge to instrument makers. Plus an additional 40 other stories covering the world soaring scene and aviation items of interest for glider pilots. You will enjoy reading this section. New OR RENEWING subscribers can enrol via our secureweb site: (www.glidinginternational.com) ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - NOVEMBER ISSUE
Our November issue goes in the mail next week. Lots of compliments about the new format of the magazine. We thought you might like to know what is in our November issue. - THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ARE AS FOLLOWS - The new inexpensive tool that markedly improves winch launch safety. Should be a compulsory adjunct to winching. The Idaflieg 2010 German convention. Report by Jochen Ewald on the year¹s research by German university students. Enlightening. Tune in to Tomorrow. Laser machines being used to build structural components for aircraft - all without moulds. Great for the future of our sailplane manufacturing industry. The future for the Blanik looks bleak! A report on the background to the sailplane and the manufacturing company. The new winglet invention that tackles wake issues. Patented! An interview with the pilot that withdrew from the Hungarian World Championships over safety concerns. A lesson to be learnt here! Klaus Ohlmann makes a big change in direction. New record future for Klaus (but difficult to understand why?) Up Market Gliding - When a World Championship team use a Rolls Royce as an airfield tow vehicle. Hilarious! The Arcus E Flies - Schempp-Hirth test flies its newest sailplane. Building this new two seater is the result of a team effort by three companies! The battle continues advocates of U.A.V.¹s putting pressure on Civil Aviation Authorities for access to commercial airspace. Latest news from I.G.C. and F.A.I. - New F.A.I. president announced. The 100th anniversary of Orville Wrights first soaring flight - Coming up. Read the details. Fun for groups all owning the same sailplane. The ASW-20 reunion! The Aerobatic Swift sailplane accident in the United Kingdom. In depth report. Personalities - Introducing Hana Zejdova Gliding instrument manufacturers need to have more than a cursory look at ³Heads Up Displays². Units getting cheaper and cheaper. A discussion paper with a challenge to instrument makers. Plus an additional 40 other stories covering the world soaring scene and aviation items of interest for glider pilots. You will enjoy reading this section. The issue is our biggest yet. New OR RENEWING subscribers can enrol via our secureweb site: (www.glidinginternational.com) ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] SEPT ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
The first new format issue of the magazine. Page size and format upgraded to read like a TIME magazine - THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL. We thought you might like to know what is in our September issue. We have written about: Gliding's Greatest Scandal. The first ever disqualification from a World Championship and an attempt to cheat on the system. The Arcus M Flies -Schempp-Hirth test flies it¹s newest Flagship. This two seater is definitely a winner! The IGC Bureau have decided on the new format for world championships. TWO NEW CLASSES J.S. Louvered Air Extractor with photos - a major advancement in cockpit pressure and air discharge. Patented! The Morphed Wing - This is something a new - a wing that can change profile in flight. Now a distinct possibility. The Slovak World Championships - a new breed of aggressive pilots entered with frightening consequences. The Intercontinental Motorglider - Flight from Africa to Europe. How to install large solar panels - simplicity itself. All the best stuff - New technology - review of what is available off the shelf in sailplane instrumentation. A Bad Day at the Office - Accidents! - Photographs of some recent sailplane accidents. How the Poles train their pilots - Chief training instructor tells how he prepares Polish pilots for world championship entry. An Italian Love Affair with Motorgliders The Hungarian Worlds - Not a happy contest Aviation¹s Best Kept Secret - Revolutionary new winglet concept to be trialled before year¹s end. About 8.3. On ³Open Air Soaring² Australian Auto-Tug re-engined - After 1000 successful hours running with a V6, an Australian club installs a V8 Germany¹s Space Agency works with the Antares Hydrogen Project. An all new sailplane will test new systems before year¹s end. The licencing debacle continues in Europe. Medicals for European pilots could cost upwards of 350 Euros. Plus an additional 40 other stories covering the world soaring scene which you will enjoy reading. The issue is our biggest yet. New OR RENEWING subscribers can enrol via our secureweb site: (www.glidinginternational.com) ___ 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] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
On 11/06/10 10:36 AM, BORGELT_MIKE mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: Our reply hereunder: BECAUSE YOU ARE SUCH A NICE GUY ! So why did this come to me?? Mike At 12:50 AM 11/06/2010, you wrote: hullo john, when is the next issue of your brilliant magazine being posted out? i am just changing addresses in Germany here and i have not got all the details of the new address. You post my subscription to me under my wifes name T tarnavska; Regards Ron Sanders On 17/04/2010, John Roake j...@johnroake.com wrote: SOME OF THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE MAY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL. We thought you might like to know what is coming up in our May issue which will be mailed NEXT WEEK. It includes: Gliding International has completed a world research project on gliding fatalities. Would you believe 427 Read the horrific details. Review of the newest sailplane - 46:1, 15m, 60 FPM sink, and priced at $73,000 US. Report on the mayhem being created for gliding in Europe by the European Aviation Safety Agency A report on how to select your next new sailplane. A comparison document that helps you make all the right decisions. The new material that will revolutionise sailplane construction The new single seater from Schleichers Extensive report on what happened at the IGC meeting in Lausanne in March The results from the 4000 pilot questionnaire on world soaring and its problems. Report from the now annual sailplane exposition at Friedrichshafen in Germany How to do your own thermal forecasting with the aid of your lap-top Plus an additional 40 other stories that you will enjoy covering the world soaring scene. The issue is our biggest yet, plus the surprise announcement that Gliding International is planning on going monthly. New subscribers can enrol at (www.glidinginternational.com) ___ 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 ___ 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 Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments since 1978 phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 email: mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com website: www.borgeltinstruments.com ___ 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 ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
SOME OF THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE MAY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL. We thought you might like to know what is coming up in our May issue which will be mailed NEXT WEEK. It includes: Gliding International has completed a world research project on gliding fatalities. Would you believe 427 Read the horrific details. Review of the newest sailplane - 46:1, 15m, 60 FPM sink, and priced at $73,000 US. Report on the mayhem being created for gliding in Europe by the European Aviation Safety Agency A report on how to select your next new sailplane. A comparison document that helps you make all the right decisions. The new material that will revolutionise sailplane construction The new single seater from Schleichers Extensive report on what happened at the IGC meeting in Lausanne in March The results from the 4000 pilot questionnaire on world soaring and its problems. Report from the now annual sailplane exposition at Friedrichshafen in Germany How to do your own thermal forecasting with the aid of your lap-top Plus an additional 40 other stories that you will enjoy covering the world soaring scene. The issue is our biggest yet, plus the surprise announcement that Gliding International is planning on going monthly. New subscribers can enrol at (www.glidinginternational.com) ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
The latest issue of Gliding International covers the story on the new sailplane with three outstanding features - (1) L/D 46:1, (2) 60 fpm sink rate, and (3) $US73,000 cost. New subscribers can enrol at www.glidinginternational.com JOHN ROAKE EDITOR ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] IF YOU LOVE THE LS6 OR LS8 YOU¹LL BE BESOTTED BY THE LS10.
IF YOU LOVE THE LS6 OR LS8 YOU¹LL BE BESOTTED BY THE LS10. These remarks come from a new owner Brian Du Rieu and his four page assessment of the merits of this sailplane are an added feature to the March issue of Gliding International, being mailed tomorrow. JOHN ROAKE ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - MARCH ISSUE
Our March issue goes in the mail this coming week. SOME OF THE FEATURE STORIES INCLUDE 1. The announcement (with comprehensive photos) of the new electric sustainer feature adaptable to almost any sailplane. We predict this will make major changes to the sport. 2. An inside look at the German Stemme organisation, personnel, and their new trainer, the S6. An aside story on the development of their ³Unmanned Aerial Vehicle² developed from a production sailplane. 3. The World membership table of pilot numbers for the year 2009 has some surprising information. 4. A compete coverage of the Grand Prix final in Chile in January. 5. The 1930 designed Salamanda training glider flies again. A labour of love for a group of Polish pilots. 6. The Honda nose feature scores highly amongst aviation commentators after recent wind tunnel tests. Definitely presents possibilities for a shape change for sailplanes. 7. Hang glider pilots moving closer to fixed wing sailplanes. An intriguing story on new developments. 8. Our research paper for this issue deals with ELT¹s, the new frequency and the available alternatives. ELT¹s are not as successful as many would have you believe. 9. A new contest task that has possibilities. 10. An in depth look at the battle of the giants for the world distance records. 11. A first. A review of 12-world distance soaring sites and the achievements from each of them over the past four years. Plus a table on where the majority of 1000 klm flights have been achieved. 12. Our personality of the month is Karl Striedrieck and what a lifetime of aviation related achievements he has under his belt. 13. Work on the home built PIK 27 tow plane continues, now at some pace. The wings have been fitted to the fuselage and the Subaru motor is due for delivery this month. 14. And we have a suggestion for North American clubs about a possible new clubhouse that could double your membership overnight. 15. A report on the SSA's biennial convention Plus 25 other stories New subscribers can enrol at www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] JANUARY 2010 ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL -
SOME OF THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE JANUARY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL. 1. New! Airbags for sailplane pilots - now available. 2. Lithium batteries have their problems. Fires a possibility. 3. Saab, Sweden another major company testing electric motors. 4. Italy creating a new national training centre. 5. An Air force likely to soon be offering the ultimate used tugging aircraft cheap! 6. An experienced glider pilot captained the light jet ditching at Norfolk Island. 7. The Stemme S6 looks like a great new trainer. Testing now. 8. Lengthy report on the Perkoz, successor to the Puchacz 9. Major changes in air traffic control ahead for every country. 10. Patagonia a ³must do before you hang up your helmet² 11. Details on the new trainer ³The Twin Shark² from Czechia 12. AERO Friedrichshafen, (April 8-11, 2010) have release details on a main exhibit - alternative engines. 13. Yet another trainer - The ³Sonata², motor in the nose, fully retractable propeller (like the Stemme), side by side seating. An in depth report on this sailplane. 14. Glider Pilot licensing Europe¹s headache being resolved for 27 countries. Likely to have a worldwide effect! A gliding International research project report. 15. Report on the new Jet-powered Silent (Made in Italy) 16. ³The Big Blow² How a club nearly lost their entire fleet. 17. The LAK20 has some failings. Report on this 60:1 sailplane. 18. Ever wondered what was going on in that cumulus cloud you were thermalling under. We tell you and you¹ll really be surprised! 19. Personality of the month. Fred Weinholtz the god-father of Germany soaring. 20. More I.G.C. history unearthed. This time about Lilienthal medal holder - Number One. 21. Report on the new book ³Weather Forecasting for Soaring Flight² from The World Meteorological Organisation 22. Cessna announces a new break through in Winglet designed. They have proved its performance enhancement on a trial aerofoil. Plus 25 other stories (and if space permits another Gliding International Research Project Report. The success rate of ELB¹s in aircraft crashes is amazingly small. There is an alternative! - This paper may be held over to the March issue.) NEW SUBSCRIBERS CAN SUBSCRIBE VIA OUR WEB SITE www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
GLIDER PILOT LICENSING The European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) recently released a 650 page report on pilot licensing and instructing standards. A large portion of the report relates to glider pilot licensing. As 27 gliding nations in Europe will be required to adopt their proposals, the adoption is very likely to have a world wide effect in standardising Glider Pilot licensing, something that is long overdue as pilot recognition between nations is a very fragmented affair. ³Gliding International² has just completed a research paper on the EASA proposals and their recommendation for standardising instructor ratings and training. They are reporting on the issues in depth in their next issue. Those concerned about instructing standards/licensing/first solo ages and gliding safety should make a point of reading their research paper. New subscribers should register via their web site at www.glidinginternational.com JOHN ROAKE EDITOR ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - NOVEMBER ISSUE
The November issue is in the mail. Great Reading SOME OF THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL. 1.The Nimeta -The hybrid single seater with a wingspan of 101 feet and an L/D of 70:1 plus. Now competing in Germany. Incredible photography. 2. The amazing 50:1 15 metre class sailplane now on the market for Euro 64,000. Your option to be a leading competition winner. 3.The unexpected a story about wave flying in Poland. 4.Details on the new service starting in January for Gliding International subscribers only. An email service with headlines on breaking soaring news. 5. Soaring in Morocco. The new discovery! 6.Details on the research a group of enthusiasts are undertaking to record the history of gliding administration from 1922 to 2010. This is fascinating! 7.The photographic evidence of a major bird strike to a 15-metre sailplane. The pilot survived! 8.Angela Sheard reports on the 2009 European Gliding Championships. 9. John Roake attended the FAI conference in Korea and reports on the world scene for sporting aviation. Not too encouraging. 10. DG Flugzeugbau makes major changes to the LS-8 making it a very desirable sailplane. 11. The debacle in Holland. The introduction of a new transponder grinds the county¹s whole monitoring system, to a halt. Their computing system cannot cope. A lesson for every country. 12.Uli Schwenk¹s new project 13. Success with an alternative to Radar 14. Chinese join the Germans for the new GPS alternative 15. Next World Air Games in Denmark 16. Continental soaring records a likely new feature for FAI. 17. Iran and Mongolia amongst five new applicants for FAI membership. 18. The PIK27 home built tow aircraft making great progress. Plus 35 other stories. New subscribers can register at www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - SEPTEMBER ISSUE
The September issue goes in the mail this coming week. Another great read! Stories include . 1. Oshkosh has a lesson or two for Gliding Administrators 2. New claim - for a wing that increases lift, decreases drag, increases speed and increases structural integrity 3. Founder of the ³Discus,² ³Ventus,² ³Nimbus² and ³Stratus² financial funds dies in a sailplane accident 4.Disquiet about sailplane purchase deposits 5.Canada tries an alternative to ease the burden of administrative costs. 6.Perlan tests new oxygen system - reduces bottle size by more than 60% 7.Ray Lynksey, the first glider pilot to fly 2000 plus klm dies at age 54 - Obituary 8.Rieti championship site under threat 9.A major advance/substitute for E.L.T.s 10. Jochen Ewald - The Arcus - The first really new design in the 20m two-seater class in a long time 11. Three jet units power a self-launch ASW20 12. Lithuania and a visit to the LAK factory 13. Visit to the Polish Glider factory that has been producing gliders since 1928. 14. The US 18 metre nationals. 15. New instrumentation on the market 16Personality of the month - Angel Casado from Spain 17Gliding's greatest meteorologist celebrates his 100th birthday 18. Glider rebuild damaged in Germany, part repaired in Japan, restoration and re licensed to fly in Australia and now flying under Japanese registration in Japan. Intriguing 19.The new $US399 million weather forecasting satellite for better soaring predictions. 20. An alternative for bungee launching. Plus 50 other stories. New subscribers can enrol at www.glidinginternational.com ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] RAY LYNSKEY
I deeply regret having to inform the many Australian friends of Ray Lynskey (54) that he died on Wednesday from an inoperable brain tumour after a relatively short illness. His funeral is tomorrow in the new hangar he had recently built on the airfield at Blenheim, New Zealand. Many will remember that Ray was a competitor at numerable world championships including Australia and that he was the first person ever to fly in excess of 2000 klm (1991). Ray will also be remembered for his exploits in Nevada and Utah.. One 14 day spell there, he flew six 1000 klm flights. Friends wishing to have a message read out at his funeral should email Kate ( Ray¹s partner) at k...@foothills.co.nz JOHN ROAKE ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] SCHEMPP-HIRTH'S ARCUS - THE ULTIMATE TWO SEATER
JOCHEN EWALD, the foremost German commentator on new sailplanes has flown Schempp-Hirth's new Arcus two seater. He is over the moon about it. See below. Gliding International's next issue contains an extensive review (eight pages) by Jochen - worth a subscription just for this report (in English). New subscribers can enrol at www.glidinginternational.com With the Arcus, the engineering and production crew of Schempp-Hirth have launched a great new glider. It is clearly the new ultimate benchmark¹ of the 20m two-seater class, and it should be a great challenge for the competitors to try and equal. Last, but not least, it shows a further feature which appears ³typical and traditional² for Schempp-Hirth gliders since they presented the ³Wolf² and the Minimoa or, later, the Discus: With its new wing shape, it brings again a new, characteristic and elegant silhouette into the air - a real eye catcher! ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] JULY ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
The July issue will be mailed on Monday June 22. New subscribers can enrol through our web site - www.glidinginternational.com Leading articles in this issue are 1. Situation vacant - Secretary General F.A.I. 2. G.P.S. Constellation under threat 3. Colour Blindness - relaxation of medical requirements offering pilot opportunities for 35% of those previously declined 4. Height no security against bird strikes for glider pilots. A recently reported bird strike above 30,000 ft. 5. Prominent aviation authority leads the way - now allowing certain aircraft to be de-registered as certified aircraft and fly as 'owner-maintained'. 6. Major German sailplane manufacturer test flies a modified two seat glider that has been converted into an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). On display at the Paris Air Show. 7. New feature section for tow-pilots 8. The new Nimbus is a show-stopping two seat leader in its class. Report by Jochen Ewald 9. A look at Pokweni, the ³other² gliding site in Namibia 10. Could Germany¹s sailplane manufacturing monopoly be under threat? A look at a Slovenian manufacturer. 11. Report from the World Air Games, Turin, Italy and the sailplane racing that concluded on June 14 12. Paul Remde updates readers on the latest technical advances in instrumentation 13. Your club can build a sailplane simulator for as little as $4000. 14. Comparison - Flarm, Mitre and ABS-B 15. A history lesson - Wasserkuppe, Germany 16. An introduction to the Chairman of the IGC Sporting Code committee 17. An update on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and where you are likely to find them. 18. Clubs can grow their own fuel ? - at least we steer you in the right direction. GREAT READING ! ___ 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] control inspections
On 30/04/09 1:56 PM, Mark Rowe justsoar...@hotmail.com wrote: John Roake: His reply hereunder: I have followed the debate on dual inspections with some interest. Can I relate a story: Some 20 years ago, a German pilot decided to emigrate to New Zealand and bought a home on the airfield at a place in the North Island called Pauanui. Absolutely idyllic! Pete (short for Ernst Peter) kept his Ventus in the hangar over which his home had been built. He took the Ventus out one morning and only had to fit the tailplane restraining bolt before he was ready to self launch. The phone rang and his partner rushed out to call him back to answer the call from Germany. Obviously with his mind full of something else, he got in the cockpit of his Ventus, started up the motor and took off. He had not fitted the restraining bolt to the tailplane. The tailplane flew off at 800 feet, the Ventus went into a spiral dive and Pete lost his life in the accident. The question is - ³Would this situation never happen to an Australian, or would Peter still be alive today if a compulsory second inspection had been signed off² JOHN ROAKE EDITOR, GLIDING INTERNATIONAL Mike, I actually agree with most of that, mandatory dual inspection on civil aircraft is the prior reference i was refering to. still i am not sure exactly when it was introduced. RAAF do own gliders and also the RAAF cadets i believe.. On the main point though. Of course if you wish to operate outside of the GFA's current mandatory dual inspection which in principal i agree with, i suggest if there is a reasonable argument for it being not required then an excemption could surely be approved? making it an all operators standard though i do agree with. Some people just have no idea and even another eye may mean the difference between safe or not. I personally always have asked for a dual inspection even without the signature in the book. Newer gliders of course require very little actual rigging these days and like you say, do they actually do a positive control check with full and correct sence?? Daily inspectors are suposed to know this but i have personally seen otherwise quite a lot. All in all dual inspections should improve the probability of a mistake being picked up before the bone hits the dirt. Cheers Mark Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:38:21 +1000 To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net From: mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] control inspections Mark, I didn't know that the RAAF had any gliders. I suspect dual control inspections were invented around the beginning of WW1 shortly after controls went INSIDE the aircraft. Maybe the concept even came from Victorian era steam engineers. Dual control inspections after maintenance when controls are disconnected and reconnected and then covered up by layers of structure and interior furnishings where they cannot be readily inspected before flight every day are a different matter from gliders which are designed to be derigged and stored in trailers and whose control systems are designed to break at specified points and these points be easily inspectable before flight (well mostly anyway - the outer wing control connections on the Nimbus 3DM were always a worry - after rigging you CANNOT inspect them without partially derigging the glider). Which also gets to an interesting point: how many of you actually grab the control rod, fitting etc and give it a wiggle or do you just look at it? Just in case you get the wrong idea, I don't object to doing proper redundant control inspections after rigging. It is easier with some help. My objection is to forcing some other poor sucker to sign on the line or even get him to feel pressure that he ought to help because if you crash and kill yourself he's in the gun. There are also circumstances where routine disconnection of controls at rigging points for scheduled maintenance is required and even there is somebody else there they may not hold a DI rating for gliders. Mid week at some clubs maybe it is only the tuggie and you and he may not hold the DI rating. Same applies to self launchers. I rig the glider, connect the controls and insert the R Pins in any L'Otelliers. Then walk around and check the rest of the things (including that the tailplane is properly attached), then check the control attachments again but leave the hatch off. Then organise the cockpit, then check the control attachments once more and seal the hatch. My neck, my responsibility. Mike . At 02:04 PM 27/04/2009, you wrote: Note; Dual inspections are the single largest improvement to aviation safety ever. And it was first implemented by the RAAF i believe, something to be proud of. Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796
[Aus-soaring] MAY ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
The issue is with the printer and will be mailed next week. It is our biggest issue ever. (72 pages). We are being flooded with story submissions for the magazine which is very encouraging. This issue covers 1. Jochen Ewald's report of the April sailplane exhibition at Friedrichshafen, Germany with a multitude photos. 2. A report on the IGC meeting in March in Lausanne, Switzerland. 3. The U.S. Army have spent millions on their new rifle scope sights. We have a report that states that the army's new second stage technology could provide effective distinctive outlines of thermals for soaring pilots. 3. Airbus, NASA and Boeing are spending millions on research in regard to aerofoils of the future. Little is previously known of the research institute they own in Germany. (Complete with graphics). 4. A distinctive photograph and report on the longest, most expensive aero retrieve ever. 5. Paul Remde provides a report on the use and results you can expect from the latest soaring instruments. An educational piece of great interest. 6. FAA's report on the Steve Fossett accident. 7. The former C.O. of the U.S. Edwards air force base test pilot school addresses a Gliding club on the benefits of gliding training for all pilots in emergencies. He stated in his address that everyone that went through his school when he was C.O. had to take a coarse in gliding. 8. The new 15 metre sailplane with a 52:1 performance. 9. Results of the IGC survey on all On Line Contest flights. It clearly shows which country is the most successful in the world in producing long distance flights, and which country has flown the most OLC flights.. 10. Details and graphics on the March meeting in Amsterdam (Air Traffic Control Exhibition and Conference), outlining the NEWSKY consortium's live demonstration of how aircraft, satellites and ground stations can communicate with each other through an innovative new data network. They claim this will be the form of all aircraft communications within the next 10 years. 11. And a new 180 hp tug released to the market in April. All this and more in the new issue. New subscriptions be be effected through our web site www.glidinginternational.com Regards to all JOHN ROAKE P.S. Organisers of next season's contests should now apply to us for grants of subscription vouchers as prizes for day winners. ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - MAY ISSUE
The issue is with the printer and will be mailed next week. It is our biggest issue ever. (72 pages). We are being flooded with story submissions for the magazine which is very encouraging. This issue covers 1. Jochen Ewald's report of the April sailplane exhibition at Friedrichshafen, Germany with a multitude photos. 2. A report on the IGC meeting in March in Lausanne, Switzerland. 3. The U.S. Army have spent millions on their new rifle scope sights. We have a report that states that the army's new second stage technology could provide effective distinctive outlines of thermals for soaring pilots. 3. Airbus, NASA and Boeing are spending millions on research in regard to aerofoils of the future. Little is previously known of the research institute they own in Germany. (Complete with graphics). 4. A distinctive photograph and report on the longest, most expensive aero retrieve ever. 5. Paul Remde provides a report on the use and results you can expect from the latest soaring instruments. An educational piece of great interest. 6. FAA's report on the Steve Fossett accident. 7. The former C.O. of the U.S. Edwards air force base test pilot school addresses a Gliding club on the benefits of gliding training for all pilots in emergencies. He stated in his address that everyone that went through his school when he was C.O. had to take a coarse in gliding. 8. The new 15 metre sailplane with a 52:1 performance. 9. Results of the IGC survey on all On Line Contest flights. It clearly shows which country is the most successful in the world in producing long distance flights, and which country has flown the most OLC flights.. 10. Details and graphics on the March meeting in Amsterdam (Air Traffic Control Exhibition and Conference), outlining the NEWSKY consortium's live demonstration of how aircraft, satellites and ground stations can communicate with each other through an innovative new data network. They claim this will be the form of all aircraft communications within the next 10 years. 11. And a new 180 hp tug released to the market in April. All this and more in the new issue. New subscriptions can be effected through our web site www.glidinginternational.com Regards to all JOHN ROAKE P.S. Organisers of next season's contests should now apply to us for grants of subscription vouchers as prizes for day winners. ___ 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] ASG 29E for sale
On 5/03/09 5:16 PM, Future Aviation ec...@internode.on.net wrote: John Roake: His reply hereunder: Hi Bernard, I am looking for that special photo for the cover of our May issue. Do you have anything that might be suitable; one that has not been previously published ? REGARDS John Hi all One of my customers is pursuing an opportunity in real estate and is thinking of selling his ASG 29 E to take advantage of it. He has only flown it for 60 hours in two years and tells me that it is in top condition. Best of all, he is offering it for a price that is well below the cost of a new aircraft at today's exchange rate. Please give me a call on the landline if you are only mildly interested. Bernard Eckey Ph 08-84492871 Mobile 0412 981 204 ec...@internode.on.net ___ 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 ___ 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] ANDY SMITH
Hi, Andy Smith won a 12 months subscription to Gliding International at the NSW 2008 Championships. All the mail we have been sending him to Box 109 Towonga South (3698) is being returned. Anyone have his current mailing address? Thanks John Roake ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] International Gliding
On 2/1/09 12:23 PM, Peter Brookman brook...@activ8.net.au wrote: John Roake: His reply hereunder: We are rectifying this error immediately JOHN ROAKE. For those that don't receive your copy in the next few days, check with Int Gliding Mag as I have received mine with 2 others address labels included ( I have notified Int Gliding of their details) , mine was on top so I received my copy. This may be an isolated incident, but I am sure it will help those at Int. Gliding Mag if they know of any more so they can make amends. Those included in my packet were, Rolf A Buelter and Simon Brown. Regards Peter Brookman Just a reminder the Vintage Glider Rally is under way at Bordertown airfield ( officially from tomorrow, Saturday) but Patch and others have already arrived and rigged a few craft. The weather looks to be on the improve after a period recently of rain then wind and cool temps. Expecting about 25 visiting gliders for a weeks flying etc In fact Patch was so early and set up his tent on the front lawn, he was awoken at 4 am with the automatic watering system that hadn't been turned off yet. Hopefully he found the controller and didn't in frustration just rip the wires out. - Original Message - From: Mal Bruce mailto:m...@mals.net To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 1:33 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] ASH 25 So what happened with the ASH 25 that the Camden control tower said was on fire after an aborted take off? Mal ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.1/1870 - Release Date: 31/12/2008 8:44 AM ___ 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 ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] Gliding international - JANUARY 2209 ISSUE
Hi All, The January issue of Gliding International is to be mailed before Christmas. It features - Detailed report on the Akafliegs conference and the new innovations coming up in Germany An interview with Tilo Holighaus (Schempp-Hirth) on how his company is coping with the current depressed market. Details on Schempp-Hirth¹s new two seater, the Arcus. * Top American competition pilot reports on three plus weeks of flying the JS-1 * Antares flying with a Fuel cell installation. Review of the new launching set up at the Dutch national gliding school 105 sailplanes attended the 36th international rally at Wels, Austria - Full report The developing European GPS satellite constellation takes another major step forward The home built (from a kit) motorglider, the Xones Cheapest yet! And a lot more. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR ___ 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] winning II
On 17/11/08 8:25 PM, james crowhurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Roake: His reply hereunder: Gliding International¹s Bookstore stocks Moffatt¹s Winning II. $Aus 60.00 plus postage. JOHN ROAKE Anyone in Aus. distribute winning2 by George Moffat? JIm Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:08:39 +0900 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Towling, Terry You're right, Terry Towelling is hard to find! Doesn't he live next door to Polly Theen and Lucy Lastic? ___ 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 BigSnapSearch.com - 24 prizes a day, every day. Search now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ ___ 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 ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - November issue
Another great issue going in the mail this coming week. Jochen Ewald flies and reports on the LS10 First ever a production chart on sailplane manufacturers for 2005, 2006, 2007 An in-depth report on the Australian phenomenal cloud - ³the Morning Glory² Details on the new high performance trainer that sells for Eur64,000.00 The test pilot¹s report on the Sparrowhawk that broke up in mid-air A Canadian¹s view on the Lusse World Championships We provide details on a new soaring site. Ritz de Luy, the European gliding journalist, joins the staff of Gliding International The report on the sailplane manufacturer that claims another has used his fuselage design. An interview with Michel Sommer, twice open class world champion. A review of all the evidence relating to the finding of Steve Fossett¹s Decathlon. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR New subscribers: www.glidinginternational.com/ ___ 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] BOB WARD
HI GUYS, BOB WARD SEEMS TO HAVE CHANGED HIS EMAIL ADDRESS. CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH HIS NEW ADDRESS? JOHN ROAKE NEW ZEALAND ___ 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] Auto-tow launch info - the future!
On 11/6/08 1:41 PM, Nigel Andrews [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Roake: His reply hereunder: Hi Nigel, There is a three page story with photographs of Bob¹s start on the PIK-27 in the July issue of Gliding International due to be mailed towards the end of next week (including a break-down of costs). John R Pam, any indication what the total cost will be? Nig o Nigel Andrews Managing Director - PO BOX 120, Boonah, Queensland Australia 4310 ( INT+(617) 546356704 +(617)54635695 * [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] z http://www.rf-developments.com RF Developments Pty Ltd A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics **DISCLAIMER The information contained in the above e-mail message or messages (which includes any attachments) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the addressee any form of disclosure, copying, modification, distribution or any action taken or omitted in reliance on the information is unauthorised. If you received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete it from your computer system network. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pam Kurstjens Sent: Wednesday, 11 June 2008 11:29 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Auto-tow launch info - the future! Bob has started building the PIK 27. http://www.windcraft.fi/pik27/welcome.htm It is purpose designed as a tug and nothing else. I learned to glide at the Long Mynd in 1977, where the retrieve winch was already in use, and it worked extremely well, and saved using a tractor on a rough hilltop to drag cables back through the heather. I have also done about 50 bungee launches at the Mynd. The club is on top of a long ridge into wind. That is a great way to launch! Pam From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian Mc Phee Sent: Wednesday, 11 June 2008 9:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Auto-tow launch info - the future! Nig and others I really think auto tow in its various forms is worth a re look. I have done a little in the past (even on the base at RAAF Williamtown with landing lights and all!!!) and it was good - gentle off the ground and then a nice climb. Auto tow is less dependent on a good driver than winching. Winching has come a long way with rope and now the new dyneema rope (I have 1600m in a container from Germany). I used to do usually 60 to 70 winches a week in courses with the old 3.15mm wire usually little in the way of problems. Our biggest problems was instructors not laying off enough in strong cross winds and releasing under tension and loops in wire (although Tost chute stopped that totally). I have heard Bob Ward may be building a PIK27 tow plane (Rotax 914 steel fuse and glass wings). Has anybody heard of progress? I do know Dafydd Llwellyn has something similar (same construction) and he made the jig before he made the first frame. Will have to check on progress. A friend of mine built Greg's auto tow thing and it is going to a great home - I am looking forward to trying it out. Ian McPhee 0428847642 2008/6/10 Nigel Andrews [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Greg, others. No doubt in my mind that eventually this system coupled to a dual winch AT the glider end is the way to go, one man operation, safer - cheap. 30 launches per hour possible. Aerotow clubs like ourselves could easily say to members I'll give you $30.00 towards putting petrol in your car if we go winch - based on a $40.00 tow to 2,000ft or a $10.00 winch to 2,000 which we can achieve at Warwick. Just makes sense. Nigel -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Wilson Sent: Tuesday, 10 June 2008 12:35 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Auto-tow launch info I had quite a few inquiries about the auto-tow system (it's sold) so I thought I'd put the info for the yahoo pulley launching group here. There is some good info on pulley launching for anyone considering this. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pulleylaunch/ If you'd like to talk to someone local who's using it Boonah club in Qld have built and used an auto-tow. Cheers, Greg. ___ 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 ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http
Re: [Aus-soaring] Aerotow alternatives
On 4/5/08 1:48 AM, John O'Neill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Roake: His reply hereunder: The May issue of Gliding International has an in depth article (with photos) on the Skylaunch retrieval winch system. JOHN ROAKE, EDITOR If GCV is looking at alternative launching, it would be worth a look at the latest winch launching technologies on the site: [EMAIL PROTECTED] in particular check out the comments on the Skylaunch winch with the retrieve winch that returns the cable after release from the glider to the launch point in less than 1 minute. With the modern ropes available such as Dynema the old spring steel/piano wire with all its dangers can past into history. Incidentally for the newer members of GCV, in the early 1970s the Club had the best glider winches of all gliding clubs in Australia, both being twin drum and powered by state of the art for the time, engines donated by International Trucks. John image.gif___ 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] Swimmers getting helped by new surfaces
On 27/3/08 1:27 AM, Michael Derry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Roake: His reply hereunder: THIS FROM THE JANUARY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL SHARK SKIN RESEARCH COULD REDUCE SAILPLANE DRAG BY 30 PERCENT It may seem obvious that the surface of an airplane should be as smooth as possible to minimize aerodynamic drag, but that¹s not really the case. A bit of roughness can break up the boundary layer and improve efficiency. Sharks, with skin formed of rough scales called denticles, can slip through the water at speeds of up to 60 mph with minimal drag. This week, The Lindbergh Foundation awarded a grant to Dr. Amy Lang, at the University of Alabama, to study whether the surface texture on the skin of fast-swimming sharks, capable of bristling their scales when in pursuit of prey, could be mimicked and used to reduce the drag on sailplanes. ³If we can successfully show there is a significant effect, future applications to reduce drag of sailplanes and underwater vehicles could be possible,² said Lang. The technology has the potential to increase aerodynamic efficiency up to 30 percent, with savings of billions of dollars and substantial reductions in aircraft fuel burn and emissions. Dr. Lang will perform water-tunnel experiments to measure the flow over and within a bristled sharkskin model (2 cm size scales), which achieves similarity with real sharkskin (0.2 mm size scales) by a corresponding scale down in velocity of the experiments. She will also obtain drag measurements over a sharkskin model in a Couette flow facility containing high-viscosity oil. Her work is also supported by the National Science Foundation. JOHN, EDITOR, GLIDING INTERNATIONAL In the news today there is much mention of swimmers using hi-tech suits rather than swimming in brief costumes to improve their times. Does anyone on this list know much about this subject and is there any relevance from what these people have learned that can help us to improve the performance of our gliders ? Michael Derry ___ 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 ___ 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] Swimmers getting helped by new surfaces
On 27/3/08 1:27 AM, Michael Derry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Roake: His reply hereunder: THIS FROM THE JANUARY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL SHARK SKIN RESEARCH COULD REDUCE SAILPLANE DRAG BY 30 PERCENT It may seem obvious that the surface of an airplane should be as smooth as possible to minimize aerodynamic drag, but that¹s not really the case. A bit of roughness can break up the boundary layer and improve efficiency. Sharks, with skin formed of rough scales called denticles, can slip through the water at speeds of up to 60 mph with minimal drag. This week, The Lindbergh Foundation awarded a grant to Dr. Amy Lang, at the University of Alabama, to study whether the surface texture on the skin of fast-swimming sharks, capable of bristling their scales when in pursuit of prey, could be mimicked and used to reduce the drag on sailplanes. ³If we can successfully show there is a significant effect, future applications to reduce drag of sailplanes and underwater vehicles could be possible,² said Lang. The technology has the potential to increase aerodynamic efficiency up to 30 percent, with savings of billions of dollars and substantial reductions in aircraft fuel burn and emissions. Dr. Lang will perform water-tunnel experiments to measure the flow over and within a bristled sharkskin model (2 cm size scales), which achieves similarity with real sharkskin (0.2 mm size scales) by a corresponding scale down in velocity of the experiments. She will also obtain drag measurements over a sharkskin model in a Couette flow facility containing high-viscosity oil. Her work is also supported by the National Science Foundation. JOHN, EDITOR, GLIDING INTERNATIONAL In the news today there is much mention of swimmers using hi-tech suits rather than swimming in brief costumes to improve their times. Does anyone on this list know much about this subject and is there any relevance from what these people have learned that can help us to improve the performance of our gliders ? Michael Derry ___ 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 ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] ROB HARLAND
Would appreciate it if a subscriber could provide me with Rob Harland¹s email address. Many thanks JOHN ROAKE. ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] SPACE IN CONTAINER EX EUROPE JUNE/JULY
I will have a two-seater PW-6 ready for shipment to Australia between late May and early July and would be happy to share costs with anyone who has container space available. Kindly contact me on ++64-7-571-4161 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] JOHN ROAKE ___ 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
[Aus-soaring] ADAM WOOLEY...
On 25/1/07 1:28 PM, Adam Woolley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Roake: His reply hereunder: ATTN; ADAM WOOLEY Adam would you kindly email me please your email address. I want to get in touch with you. Thanks JOHN ROAKE G'day All, I think I win this category hands down.. Unlucky for me as I was the retrieve driver, picking the great Jay Rebbeck up.. It was worth it though, as I had unlimited FREE access to a LS8 after this effort! This is worth the read, by Jay Rebbeck.. I'm 800km into a 1000km attempt when a line of storms cuts off my path homeover the mountains. So I deviate way off track to get to landable terrain,and eventually touch down at Wagga Wagga airport thinking it will make theretrieve easy. I land at 7pm, five minutes before the domestic flights from Sydney and Melbourne arrive. I sit in arrivals reading FHM until the airportcloses down. Kicked out onto the apron at 10pm, I then wait in the LS8 untilmy faithful crew Adam arrives in my trusty Rent-A-Rocket hire car. We deriginto the one-size-fits-all Australian trailer and are ready to leave at1am. At which point the car dies. With half an hour of engine massage, we're finally away with only 250km of driving to go. Two hours later, and we're cruising through the town ofAlburey at 50kph when we hear a faint high pitch noise from the engine.We're contemplating stopping when all four wheels of the car simultaneouslylock up and we come to a grinding halt. Smoke billows out from the seizedgear box and the car and trailer are left snaking across the Hume Highway.No damage. Sighs of relief. Unfortunately, 3am on the Hume Highway is the Juggernaught rush hour. Wespend five minutes fumbling under the hood with ten tonne trucks thunderingpast us, before being joined by the state police who call for a recoveryvehicle. As we wait, the officer asks me how much the glider is worth. WhenI tell him, he helpfully suggests that I spend more money on my car and lesson my glider. The car and trailer are towed away at 4am to the Alburey police car impound,leaving Adam and myself stood on the side of the road. It's Saturday morningin nowheresville but miraculously we find a bar that's still open, where anenormous bouncer is busy kicking out the local drunks. Having achieved localcelebrity status with our tale of near disaster, we score a six pack of VBand a night's accommodation. The alarm wakes us at 7am to catch a taxi to the police impound yard. Whenthe RAC arrive, they prove useless and suggest we contact the hire company.On the phone to Rent-A-Rocket we discover that they have a sister recoverycompany called Supa-Salvage (Clearly a match made in heaven...) And so,three hours later, a 1950s Ford 250 Pick Up Truck arrives to the rescue. We winch the hire car onto the truck, hook the LS8 trailer on the back, jump inthe truck and hit the road. The nightmare is over and we're on our way home. Two kilometres down the road, and we're just pulling up at the first set oftraffic lights when the truck goes horribly quiet. It's 1pm the day after Ilanded out. The retrieve is in its 18th hour. We've had two hours sleep, our hire car has broken down twice and we've narrowly avoided a motorway pileup. And now, the breakdown recovery vehicle has broken down. Looking back, this was the point where Adam and myself finally saw the funnyside. Bent double on the side of the road I laughed so hard that tearsstreamed down my face and my ribs ached. Meanwhile our man from Supa Salvage called for the retrieve's third recovery vehicle. The combination wasfinally towed back later that evening. As for Adam and me, Derek Westwoodwas our saviour, generously agreeing to pick us up. By 4pm that afternoon wefinally made it back to Benalla. Reflecting on the retrieve I assumed that I'd had my season's bad luck. Buta fortnight later I landed out 15km into a 750km attempt, got retrieved onceby the wrong trailer, second by a car that broke down in the field, andended up needing six people to drag the assorted array of vehicles back tothe club. Cest la vie... Regards Adam Woolley From: Mitchell Preston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Not at all about Libelle canopy locks... Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:52:18 +1100 BT, I certainly knew I was alive when Macca and I once drove from Keepit one night to a property between Narrabri and Walgett. You were enjoying dinner with the owners after borrowing one of their paddocks to park the Nimbus in while attempting a 750 K triangle. I recall the Nimbus came apart under the almost adequate lights of Macca's 'Commodore du jour'; extra care had to be taken lest the aforementioned centre panels were dropped in the semi-sepulchral
[Aus-soaring] GLADIATORS OF THE SKY
HI Guys, I thought I would let our Australian cousins know that the 75 minute DVD on the New Zealand Grand Prix has just been released. It is without doubt the finest Gliding Video I have ever seen.The graphics were designed by those that did them for the America's cup and with three cameras in each cockpit, the pilot expressions are simply amazing. The scenery of the South Island of New Zealand is breathtaking! Added to this, there were two helicopters in the air covering the races, so you get to see two whole races from start to finish. Eleven sailplanes participated and were flown by the World's top ten pilots from eight countries. The video cost over $400,000 to produce, and was done in part with government sponsorship. The video is available by first class airmail for the equivalent of $US27.00. Visa or MasterCard or personal cheque acceptable. Regards JOHN ROAKE. JOHN ROAKE [EMAIL PROTECTED] 79 Fifth Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand Phone: ++64 (07) 571-4161, Fax: ++64 (07)571-4171 = ___ 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] GLADIATORS OF THE SKY
On 26/4/06 3:58 PM, Robinson, Peter B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Roake: His reply hereunder: You sure can order direct from us. It works out (depending on the daily exchange variance) $AUST37.46 which includes first class airmail costs. You can either let us have your credit card details or mail us your personal Australian cheque for $37.50. Regards JOHN John, Can we order online or direct from you? Regards peter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Roake Sent: Wednesday, 26 April 2006 12:55 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] GLADIATORS OF THE SKY HI Guys, I thought I would let our Australian cousins know that the 75 minute DVD on the New Zealand Grand Prix has just been released. It is without doubt the finest Gliding Video I have ever seen.The graphics were designed by those that did them for the America's cup and with three cameras in each cockpit, the pilot expressions are simply amazing. The scenery of the South Island of New Zealand is breathtaking! Added to this, there were two helicopters in the air covering the races, so you get to see two whole races from start to finish. Eleven sailplanes participated and were flown by the World's top ten pilots from eight countries. The video cost over $400,000 to produce, and was done in part with government sponsorship. The video is available by first class airmail for the equivalent of $US27.00. Visa or MasterCard or personal cheque acceptable. Regards JOHN ROAKE. JOHN ROAKE [EMAIL PROTECTED] 79 Fifth Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand Phone: ++64 (07) 571-4161, Fax: ++64 (07)571-4171 = ___ 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 The material contained in this email may be confidential, privileged or copyrighted. If you are not the intended recipient, use, disclosure or copying of this information is prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please advise the sender and delete the document. Neither OneSteel nor the sender accept responsibility for any viruses contained in this email or any attachments. ___ 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 !DSPAM:444ef035101951818590659! ___ 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
