Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3.
ludicrous From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Tuesday, 13 May 2014 5:24 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3. At 07:32 AM 13/05/2014, you wrote: Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary==_NextPart_000_0031_01CF6E7D.7732D0A0 Content-Language: en-au The Bogus? Love it! However there seem to be multiple reports from different sources that the new glider will happen sooner rather than later. I was told that one dealer ordered 8 of them. I wouldn't expect an 18/21/23 though as that might cut into the Quintus and would leave them without a new 15m glider. BTW what exactly is the Ventus 2axS that Tilo is flying in the GP? Anyway my bet on the new name is Tritus. Maybe Tertius is better Latin but doesn't read or sound as well. Maybe an outside chance for Volus? I guess we'll see. 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] Non Aviation Radio Communication Issue
Hello All, As some of you know I work for the taxi company here in Benalla. We are having issues with our VHF radio's. Was just wondering if some of you with more knowledge than I could offer some advice ? The problem we are have is with receiving transmissions, a lot of static and a lot of times unreadable and yet transmission is fine. The radios run at 150.2 mHz. These issues are only over a distance of 3-5 km's. We use to get 15 k +. And have been getting worse over the last 6-12 months. Cheers Mark Goodley image001.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] Non Aviation Radio Communication Issue
We are running a mobile eftpos machine but have been for years. What type of base station aerial would you recommend ? Thanks Mark From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Tuesday, 8 April 2014 9:32 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Non Aviation Radio Communication Issue Mark, Are you running GPS or other computer type equipment also? Sounds like you are getting some RFI from other equipment in the car. Could be coming in via the power lines to the radio or just radiating and being picked up by the receiver. Mike At 08:33 AM 8/04/2014, you wrote: Content-Type: multipart/related; boundary==_NextPart_000_0025_01CF5305.33C58BC0 Content-Language: en-au Hello All, As some of you know I work for the taxi company here in Benalla. We are having issues with our VHF radio's. Was just wondering if some of you with more knowledge than I could offer some advice ? The problem we are have is with receiving transmissions, a lot of static and a lot of times unreadable and yet transmission is fine. The radios run at 150.2 mHz. These issues are only over a distance of 3-5 km's. We use to get 15 k +. And have been getting worse over the last 6-12 months. Cheers Mark Goodley ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net mailto:Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring 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
Re: [Aus-soaring] suggestion to extend ASICs to 10 yrs
-Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Saturday, 21 December 2013 7:57 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] suggestion to extend ASICs to 10 yrs test ___ 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] suggestion to extend ASICs to 10 yrs
Its working -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Saturday, 21 December 2013 8:38 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] suggestion to extend ASICs to 10 yrs Just checking that this PC lets me post. We're currently committing vagrancy by light aircraft. The BD-4 is tied down in the itinerant parking area at Albury. Tocumwal tomorrow. Mike At 06:58 PM 21/12/2013, you wrote: -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Saturday, 21 December 2013 7:57 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] suggestion to extend ASICs to 10 yrs test ___ 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 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] Benalla Tug Pilot Required
Hello All you wonderful, wonderful people As you can probably guess I need some help, many of you are saying we knew that already. ! But Late last week I had our first mid-week tug pilot pull-out. He was due to start on the 21/10. I am calling out to you guys and gals, if you can spare a day or two or even a week. To help the club out until I can source another pilot. I would very much appreciate it. I can't say how much flying you will get. But if I can work out a roster then I can announce it to the members. If today's weather is anything to go by we are in for a good season. Please send me dates. And not the blonde kind, well hang on, no, no, just calendar dates. Thanks Mark Goodley GCV Tug Master image001.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] Linking to Flarm
The flarm is set to 19200 already. If you need to adjust the flarm you just need to download flarmtool --- Original Message --- From: Derek Ruddock drudd...@iinet.net.au Sent: 20 September 2013 9:22 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Linking to Flarm So do I need to connect the flarm to a PC to configure it, or is that the default setting? If the former, what software is needed to connect to the flarm? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mark Goodley Sent: Monday, 16 September 2013 11:23 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Linking to Flarm Just make sure the baud rate on the oudie is set to 19200 and the input port is changed to serial cable on the oudie Mark From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Monday, 16 September 2013 11:06 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'; 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] Linking to Flarm I would like to link my Oudie to an oz-flarm using the supplied converter cable. Does the Flarm need to be configured in any way (ie to send data and nav info), and if so, how? _ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3222/6669 - Release Date: 09/15/13 ___ 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] Linking to Flarm
Thats true, was more refering to pilot name, rego etc
--- Original Message ---
From: Mark Fisher m...@spe.com.au
Sent: 20 September 2013 10:01 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Linking to Flarm
Beware. Ozflarm and minioz are NOT adjustable, even though Flarmtool
indicates it might be.
Cheers
Mark Fisher (SWIFT AVIONICS)
On Friday, September 20, 2013, Mark Goodley wrote:
The flarm is set to 19200 already.
If you need to adjust the flarm you just need to download flarmtool
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From: Derek Ruddock drudd...@iinet.net.au javascript:_e({}, 'cvml',
'drudd...@iinet.net.au');
Sent: 20 September 2013 9:22 AM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
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Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Linking to Flarm
So do I need to connect the flarm to a PC to configure it, or is that
the default setting?
If the former, what software is needed to connect to the flarm?
*From:* aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net javascript:_e({},
'cvml', 'aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net'); [mailto:
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Just make sure the baud rate on the oudie is set to 19200 and the input
port is changed to serial cable on the oudie
Mark
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I would like to link my Oudie to an oz-flarm using the supplied converter
cable.
Does the Flarm need to be configured in any way (ie to send data and nav
info), and if so, how?
--
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Re: [Aus-soaring] Linking to Flarm
Just make sure the baud rate on the oudie is set to 19200 and the input port is changed to serial cable on the oudie Mark From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Monday, 16 September 2013 11:06 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'; 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] Linking to Flarm I would like to link my Oudie to an oz-flarm using the supplied converter cable. Does the Flarm need to be configured in any way (ie to send data and nav info), and if so, how? ___ 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] 100% electric VTOL
CareersWhile we are growing quickly, we are exceptionally selective in who we hire. Your passion and ability should be demonstrated in your professional and academic achievements. You should be curious, driven, and devoted to your area of excellence. We look for candidates with both raw intellect and an exceptional ability to execute. We live for results, employ hierarchy only to enhance efficiency, and deplore bureaucracy.Joby Aviation is a privately-held company and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. We offer a competitive compensation package, benefits, and a dynamic culture (not to mention the three awesome meals we throw in each day!).If you embrace our audacious vision and wish to join us in this exciting challenge that lies before us, please send a resume and cover letter to j...@aviation.com.full-Time OpeningsAll positions require a B.S. degree and a strong interest in aviation. I think i have a degree in BS From: ec...@internode.on.net To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:39:56 +1030 Subject: [Aus-soaring] 100% electric VTOL Hello all! Have a look and see how the beautiful fuselage design of the ASW 27,ASW 28 and ASG 29 can be misused! http://www.jobyaviation.com/animation Kind regards Bernard ___ 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] Springy Thingies
Hello All, Can someone tell me where i can get those springy thingies that go on the clearview (sliding window) on the canopy. Cheers Mark ___ 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] Benalla Nationals
http://www.deltaone.id.au/BenallaMulti13/ From: Robert Hart Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 6:15 PM To: Soaring in Australia Subject: [Aus-soaring] Benalla Nationals Hi I can't find the web site for entries to this Jan's nationals...is it up yet? -- Robert Hart ha...@interweft.com.au Darling Downs gliding weather information +61 438 385 533 ___ 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] OUDIE UPDATE
Hello all. Thought this might be of interest to those that have an OUDIE. Contact Go Soaring for shipping details. http://www.naviter.si/content/view/148/1/lang,en/ ___ 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] (no subject)
Hello All, I am possibly bringing some canopies in from Germany.If anyone wants to bring something in let me know Mark ___ 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] Handicaps
JUST FLY FASTER ! From: gstev...@bigpond.com To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net CC: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:16:48 +1000 Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Handicaps Hi Mike and All, If you really want to buy one, I have HDY (15/16.6m configurations), with many extras ready to go, with a fresh Form 2, at around $60,000! Google Mike Maddock's site at Maddog Composites, and check out Trading Post for basic details and a photo. If this appeals, either email me or give me a call on 03 5352 4938. Regards, Gary - Original Message - From: Mike Durrant To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Cc: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring inAustralia. Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 8:53 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Handicaps Give me the ASW20 any day :-) Best Regards, Mike Durrant VH-FQF On 18/08/2011, at 11:26 AM, Ross McLean ross...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Hi Robert I note that the Nimbus 2 has a handicap equivalent to an ASW20. The Nimbus 4DM has the same handicap as an ASG29. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Robert Hart Sent: Thursday, 18 August 2011 7:46 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Handicaps On 17/08/11 21:14, Michael Durrant wrote: Folk, Having now had the oppurtunity to fly a competitive Std class glider FQF (LS8) after many years campaigning GOD (19M Jantar) in the one class you could fly (Sports Class) with any hope of a competitive result, I would ask that if there is any review underway of Sports Class handicaps that based on empirical evidence alone, the older Open/19M class gliders handicaps in that class be reviewed. The low wing loading benefit on very weak days does not compensate for the loss incurred on the average competition day in Australia for these gliders given the way the polar drops off at normal cruising speed, especially given our current tasking approach which rarely, if ever, tests the book ends of the day when there might be some advantage for these gliders. Given LS8/18 (0.895 handicap) performance on both strong and weak days, the relative handicaps applied to the Jantar 19M (0.910), Nimbus 2 (.90) etc are a joke...based on my personal experience. As a pilot of such a 30 year old open class glider, I would say that my experience of the handicapping across the board (ballasted and unballasted) for older gliders needs review. As I understand it, the handicaps are related almost exclusively to wing loading. Whilst this may well be a reasonable idea when the aerodynamics of the wings are very similar, this is not so when we are talking about intergenerational changes in aerodynamics. Even a passing perusal of the polars of recent gliders shows very significant performance gains of gliders from the 1980s, which have significant performance gains over the early glass ships such as the Nimbus 2. If the aim of handicapping is to try to create a more level playing field to allow the skill of the pilot to shine through, then this issue needs to be addressed. If that is not the aim of the handicapping system could someone please explain why we have a handicapping system at all? -- Robert Hart ha...@interweft.com.au+61 (0)438 385 533 http://www.hart.wattle.id.au ___ 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 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] Re NZ ASH on youtube.
Im sorry i dont say much if anything on this forum. but are you guys listening to yourselves Some of the names in this chat are very well regarded in the gliding world... but im sorry the comments i see scare me it was a graceful flight and the sort that would attract people to the art of soaring or what was capable in a sailplane all you people can do is critise time to wake up people Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 20:07:20 +0800 From: patch...@westnet.com.au To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Re NZ ASH on youtube. I bet he was excited as well. By the way, what flew off the glider, look closely, something falls off it during the excitement, from the engine bay I think. I sure hope the aerobatics shown after the pass were done before this little excitment. Patch - Original Message - From: Roger Druce rogdr...@optusnet.com.au To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Wednesday, 4 May, 2011 6:58:26 PM GMT +10:00 Canberra / Melbourne / Sydney Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Re NZ ASH on youtube. Without taking a magnifying glass to a sequence of images, I would say he excited the wing third mode of positive bending oscillation in a flap down configuration. The oscillation appears to be damped sufficiently as it dies away although this may be influenced by speed reduction. Probably excited by turbulence close to the ground and maybe some excess speed for that configuration, but then again the speed is hard to judge. Roger Druce On 4/05/2011 6:18 PM, Rob Wintulich wrote: I think not! Simply a reflex from change in G loadings commensurate with power on diving fly past to pull up. But it sure looks wobbly! Rob Wintulich - Original Message - From: opsw...@bigpond.net.au To: ec...@internode.on.net; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 5:20 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Re NZ ASH on youtube. Well Aerodynamicists, is it really fluttering after the anhederal? Peter Heath ec...@internode.on.net wrote: = Hello all! Feel free to have a look at the link I got from Terry Delore. The video was taken during an air show in New Zealand. Kind regards to all Bernard - Original Message - From: Terry Delore @xtra.co.nz To:wendy delore Cc: Sent:Sun, 1 May 2011 20:22:27 +1200 Subject:Fw: you tube FYI ASH25mi display Omaka Air show Easter 2011 Click on the link below. - Original Message - FROM: abbey delore [1] TO: terry delore [2] SENT: Sunday, May 01, 2011 7:44 PM SUBJECT: you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUIidefCaA8 [3] Youtube vid someone took in Omaka crowd @hotmail.com Links: -- [1] mailto:abbeydel...@gmail.com [2] mailto:terry-wendy-del...@xtra.co.nz [3] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUIidefCaA8 ___ 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 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 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] Antena length for Oz Flarm
Hi All Are the loop antenna's no longer a good idea. And also it seems to state that bigger is better in some of the text's relating to the flarm antenna. Any comments ? Cheers Mark From: pb2...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:03:27 +1000 To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Antena length for Oz Flarm Hi Jeff Thank you and belatedly to Ian. That confirms exactly what I was thinking regarding the length. I just was not sure that my conclusions were correct. Cheers Paul On 17 April 2011 20:47, Jeff Farrow farrow_j...@hotmail.com wrote: Paul I attach an email that Ian McPhee sent to this list last year. An explanaation for the discrepancy. Jeff Farrow From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ian Mc Phee Sent: Thursday, 10 December 2009 8:24 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] many OZFLARM comm (stick) aerials in use may well be the wrong aerial (far too short) Been troubled by some lack of performance in OZFLARMS for some time now and only yesterday after talking to Mark Fisher realised many of the stick communication aerials on OZFLARMS may well be wrong frequency. I do know 4 in our club are wrong length and the fifth glider has one of those Mobile one long range aerial which gives you green LEDs well beyong what the eye can see even 4 to 5 km!!! My calculation for 900mhz is the 1/4 wave aerial 75 to 80mm long. At our club 4 the little white aerial say 40 mm long - far too short. It would seem the little person in China threw all the say 900MHz and either 1800 or 2400MHz aerials in the one box as they looks the same on the outside. I urge as many people as possible this weekend pop the rubber cover off the aerial and inspect the inside aerial length I am predicting 50% of the aerials will be the wrong length - far too short. Job will take less than 1 minute. It would be easy to add a little copper wire of the right length While on Flarms etc I can say GPS (flat aerial) are best placed 25cm apart as the GPSs can interfer with each other. Also in motorglider if you are using the engine battery I would suggest fitting a 22000uF capicator in the power lead near flarm I will be very interested to hear the results of the aerial wore length Ian McPhee No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.717 / Virus Database: 270.14.116/2580 - Release Date: 12/22/09 06:13:00 - Original Message - From: Paul Bart To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. ; Chat DDSC Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 12:31 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Antena length for Oz Flarm Hi I have become concerned that the range at which my Flarm detects gliders is not anywhere near specification. It often bypasses the green warning, going straight to red. I understand that there are many factors in play, such as shielding from the instrument panel, carbon etc., but I do not think that this is the explanation in my case. So I thought I would invest in a better antenna, but before I did that I had a look at the standard antenna provided. When I removed the plastic covering I was surprised that the actual antenna was only 48 mm long. Yet the manual states, that the antenna at 1/4 wavelength should be 86 mm long. I also have the original Swiss Flarm (inherited from a glider purchase from Europe) so I compared and its antenna is approximately 80 mm, but as the cover is not removable, I cannot confirm the length of the actual conductor. Anyway I had a look at a few wavelength calculators on the web and given the average frequency the Oz Flarm operates on is about 921MHz, the 1/4 wavelength should be approximately 77mm and not the 86 indicated in the manual. I haste to add here that I know next to nothing about antenna design, so a simple application of the formula might not be correct. In any case though, the length of the antenna on my Flarm is 48 mm, well short of the manual stated 86 mm. So I would like to ask those that know more then I on this topic 1) Is 48 mm the correct length (too long for 1/8 and too short for 1/4 wavelength) 2) If not, should it be 86mm as per manual, or 77mm as per calculated length 3) If mine is NOT an isolated case and the 45 mm length is not correct, are we having a fleet of Flarms out there with much poorer range and hence effectiveness that we should have. Any help on the topic greatly appreciated Cheers Paul ___ 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:
Re: [Aus-soaring] Markings
If anyone needs stick on registration letters or numbers made up let me know can be done and posted on short notice Mark From: wommamuku...@bigpond.com To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:47:42 +1030 Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Markings What a strange fellow is BE. - Original Message - From: Future Aviation To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Markings Ian There are several pilots in the GFA with the initials of BE and therefore I suggest you use a little more care in future. I want members of this list to know that you are spreading incorrect information if the BE in your e-mail stands for Bernard Eckey! Kind regards to all! Bernard Eckey From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ian Mc Phee Sent: Thursday, 6 January 2011 12:13 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Markings I know years ago a bloke after having his ASH25 glider refinished got the refinisher to re do letters again so they were flush in paint!!! People involved were BE and CK!! Ian McPhee On 2 January 2011 17:40, tom claffey to...@yahoo.com wrote: Stickers are easy, For a comp you should have tail markings 300mm high. Tom --- On Sun, 2/1/11, bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au wrote: From: bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au Subject: [Aus-soaring] Markings To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Received: Sunday, 2 January, 2011, 10:09 AM Hi all, I need to put new markings on a glider. What is the norm these days - stickers or paint? Thanks, Ben ** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately. ** ___ 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 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 mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
