Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider visibility-UK-BGA

Hey Bernard I don't use them all the time because they only stand out while cruising under a cloudstreet or in slightly overcast conditions. In bright daylight they are less effective but I still turn them on while flying in areas of high traffic density. Isn’t that a bit selective... bit like

Re: [Aus-soaring] Team flying - what is it worth?

Hey Tim You don't watch F1 ? Yep, not fair, but very hard to regulate. Col From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Monday, 8 August 2011 9:19 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Rachel Westcott

Hey Rachel Best wishes for you recovery, and I hope all goes well. Hard to imagine you sitting on your hands for 3 months ! CC -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of emilis prelgauskas

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

I tried it on R/C gliders once, don't think it made me fly any better, in fact the reverse was true. Same result first few times with a vario, but I've got used to that -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Paint advice

Hi Top Some thoughts on painting fibreglass I have just done a plywood canoe, and it is sheathed with woven matt and epoxy. What I read was that 2 pack is not ideal, because it is too brittle, and marine varnish was recommended, both water base and oil base available. On your canoe, it

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASG29 E for sale

Isn't this Insider Trading? Col Collyer -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher Mc Donnell Sent: Wednesday, 18 August 2010 11:06 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] coloured markings

Hi All Re David L's note, my experience is just the opposite. I fly free flight, and seeing the models from a distance is important, as you can't time it if you can't see it. Generally dark colours on the bottom to stand out against sky, and bright colours on the top and 'sides' to stand out

Re: [Aus-soaring] Training Value of 400 to 500 AGL flight

To be subjective, the maths need to be done AT 400ft and counting !! Col Texler, Michael wrote: Why the 60 degrees bank for minimum height loss? Strictly you are correct, for minimum height loss you would have zero angle of bank, but the you would be able to get around. The 60 degree bank

Re: [Aus-soaring] Training Value of 400 to 500 AGL flight

Michael If your still doing the maths the ambulance has arrived, and the police are ringing the relatives ! The aircraft will be off line for a while Cheers Col Colin Collyer wrote: To be subjective, the maths need to be done AT 400ft and counting !! Col Texler, Michael wrote

Re: [Aus-soaring] Maths and rope breaks

Hey Michael I was just being smart, suggesting that instinct should be inbuilt... maths only for those that like figures. Having said that, your maths is interesting... Imagine this, at the end of the 180 turn, if (but its not ) still at 60 deg bank, the wingtip is going to be about 300 ft

Re: [Aus-soaring] Maths and rope breaks

Hey Mike A stall turn from level flight at 'normal' speed.. Ill come outside and watch that. In aero modeling, we'd bring a plastic bag for the bits too ! Cheers Col Mike Borgelt wrote: Michael, I'm sure Anthony thinks his Bergie goes better than that. You have also not shown that

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ka 6 E 1045 km

Hi Guys The other thing that stood out, is that the landing was quite late. Yes, a big flight. Hey Patch seems you have to many toys ( I should talk ) Cheers Col Patching wrote: Hi Dennis, An outstanding flight be it in the 6e or the Elfe. Bloody ridges just keep going and you could do

Re: [Aus-soaring] Adams slow tug

Hi Adam I'm havening trouble with your choice of words Bunting... a bunt is an outside loop, that is, wheel on the inside of the loop Not normally a place the nose would come up. Maybe we just need to see it again ! Col Adam Woolly wrote: G'day Wayne, It was behind Callair (think),

Re: [Aus-soaring] Late model gliders to display at GFA AGM Melbourne.

Hi Steve I have Swift and MDM Fox models available ... Need to know what is involved Col [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, For the GFA AGM (Melbourne, weekend of the 8th September) I am looking to get a couple of late model gliders assembled on display. If anyone is able to help, please

Re: [Aus-soaring] accident rate for gliders in Australia

Think carefully before you answer.Who are the 2 Col C Robinson, Peter B wrote: Over 16 yrs it averages out at around 2 fatal accidents per yr The anomaly in the figures is 2001 to 2003 - Was this just a statistical anomaly or did we do something right without realising it?