[Aus-soaring] FW: [igc-discuss] IGC-approval for the ClearNav II GNSS FR

2015-03-12 Thread pam
FYI -Original Message- From: sy...@listserver.fai.org [mailto:sy...@listserver.fai.org] On Behalf Of Ian W Strachan Sent: Wednesday, 11 March 2015 4:31 AM To: IGC Discuss Subject: [igc-discuss] IGC-approval for the ClearNav II GNSS FR I am pleased to announce IGC-approval for the ClearNav

Re: [Aus-soaring] QLD Easter Competition 2015

2015-03-12 Thread Robert Hart
On 18-Feb-15 12:37, Erich Wittstock wrote: The 2015 Queensland Easter competition   The friendliest competition for all It is a spectacular gathering of the latest hi speed gliders in the hands of world class

Re: [Aus-soaring] Design Approval Procedures Manual

2015-03-12 Thread Mandy Temple
Hi Anthony Thanks for pointing out this broken link. All of our volunteers seem to be flying today J Once they land I'm sure they will act on my email and fix it. In the meantime if anyone needs these documents urgently please send me an email off list and I will forward them to you. Mandy

Re: [Aus-soaring] e-book publishing

2015-03-12 Thread Derek Ruddock
A spring chicken :) I agree. -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of pam Sent: Friday, 13 March 2015 11:01 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re:

[Aus-soaring] e-book publishing

2015-03-12 Thread Future Aviation Pty. Ltd.
Good morning all Our overseas distribution centre has just advised that they will soon run out of stock on my book: “Advanced Soaring Made Easy”. This raises the question whether we should commit to another print run or revert to e-book publishing in future. To make the right decision I need

Re: [Aus-soaring] e-book publishing

2015-03-12 Thread pam
I don't mind reading a novel as an e-book (very convenient indeed, I haven't book a printed novel for years) but I prefer a printed book where there are a lot of diagrams and pictures. I don't know how the younger generation gets on with technical books in e-form, but it doesn't work for me.

[Aus-soaring] Design Approval Procedures Manual

2015-03-12 Thread Anthony Smith
Hi all Has anyone been able to download the latest version (Issue 3) of the Design Approval Procedures Manual from the GFA web site yet? Or is it not yet released? Regards Anthony 5. Design Approvals Procedures Manual (DAPM) Mike Burns has concluded a contract under

Re: [Aus-soaring] e-book publishing

2015-03-12 Thread Geoff Vincent
Hi Bernard, I, like many of the older generation (+75) would certainly prefer the printed copy. I think it is a splendid book, with the current version on my bookshelf and the earlier versions circulating amongst the club's up and coming soaring pilots. Regards, Geoff V At 08:19 AM

Re: [Aus-soaring] e-book publishing

2015-03-12 Thread Scott Penrose
Hi Bernard I am a little on the fence here. My preference for technical books is eBook. I own so many technical books in my field, literally purchasing a new one almost weekly. Having access to eBooks on things like Safari Online is a great advantage in my field of programming. That said I