Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider Trailers

There was some discussion on these pages around Easter about lengths of glider trailers, passing, trucks etc - and the Tasmanian legislation was put up. In SA (almost) the same provisions apply as in Tasmania, but only on Road Train Routes, where if the a combination (prime mover trailers) is

Re: [Aus-soaring] SA

Anyone know a contact phone number for Sid Wright. John Hudson___ 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] Fill for towout gear

It must be you, I was being a Gentleman and holding the bottles for you because you had the microphone. I was thirsty however. John ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fill for towout gear

JR knew what was happening, John ___ 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] Fill for towout gear

Hi all, hope you have been having some great soaring. Can someone tell me the gear to use to fill inner tubes in tow-out gear to make them solid - the Caltrop seems to be winning. John Hudson___ Aus-soaring mailing list

Re: [Aus-soaring] JoeyGlide airspace

As is generally acepted, a breach of Controlled Airspace is a serious issue and must be treated accordingly. It is my considered view that there is no plausible excuse for Violations of Controlled Airspace (nothing is acceptable) under any circumstances - if you are lost, unsure of your

Re: [Aus-soaring] outlanding law

An issue not mentioned in the advice provided by Paul, and which is more likely to creat problems for glider pilots is where Farmers have certified paddocks and/or crops(disease / weed free etc) which brings about issues with clean equipment. If we march in to retrieve a glider and dont have

Re: [Aus-soaring] Model helicopter - amazing trick flying

Bet he did lots of practice up hi first. Imagine being in the chopper. John ___ 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] Fw: New Legislative Change Project AS 07/06 Amendments to MOS Part 139 Aerodrome requirements for Airbus A380

Here is one we must all comment on. John - Original Message - From: CASA mailing lists To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 4:07 PM Subject: New Legislative Change Project AS 07/06 Amendments to MOS Part 139 Aerodrome requirements for Airbus A380 The purpose of the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: FUN

Hi Patch, You picked a beuty to send to Waikerie to do your dirty work. Gave us a lot to talk about for a long time. You missed a great weekend. John Hudson___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription

[Aus-soaring] Seat Cushion Foam

Can anyone advise us of a local (Australian) distributor of Confor ? foam. John Hudson ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: FUN

Hi All, We celebrate 70 continuous years of gliding at Waikerie on Saturday, 19th May 2007. This surely is a great (among the best) milestone in Australian Gliding. We will see some members return - some who learnt to fly in the Primary glider, and other's who learnt more latterly to fly in the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Dyneema Rope

Martin Simmons has had a good look at Dyneema rope used in Europe / UK. In a presentation recently at Waikerie, Martin talked about the rope and its performance. One aspect he highlighted is that (on a relatively flat surface, and I appreciate some Clubs dont have these), when the slack is

[Aus-soaring] Dyneema Rope

Anyone in Oz using Dyneema Rope or know of a local supplier. John Hudson___ 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] FSA Accident Reports Jan-Feb. 07

In the absence of the facts, partially correct or totally incorrect information is recorded and reported - including by the media. John Hudson. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details,

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

Well put Anthony. John Hudson ___ 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] Manometer Construction

I am seeking info on the manometer scale above 160 Kts for ASI Calibration, up to say 250 Kts. Basic Sailplane Engineering provides the info up to 160 Kts. Ive been unable to locate any info - and the scale to 160 Kts does not appear consistent, let alone to 250 Kts. Thanks in anticipation,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: WC team

Great to hear an outcome from a Junior - and Jade in particular. Keep going, and you will beat us all. John Hudson ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] What the?!

Guys, I'd go easy on the PW5 or Keith (Willis) may take up the issue - that will flaw you - Keith's spent a lifetime in the PW5. At least he's gliding. John ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

Re: [Aus-soaring] EPB 1A Flying Plank

I recall reading articles in Australian Gliding in the past. John Hudson ___ 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] Call for photos

Re Kingfishers My Father, Bill Hudson, built an ES57 Kingfisher. He purchased a kit from Harry Schneider (who was at Parafield in those days) and returned it to Whyalla to build it. The build conditions were lousy compared to some you see today, built in a shed which housed a brick making

Re: Kingfishers WAS: [Aus-soaring] Call for photos

Re VH-GLB, I will check with my Father when I next see him. The Balaklava Club also had a Kingfisher, VH-GRE. I have many flights in my logbook in this aircraft. John Hudson ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or

Re: Kingfishers WAS: [Aus-soaring] Call for photos

Hi Chris, I have had a look at my logbook now, and am not sure of the rego of the glider my father built. I got to fly GLB and GRE (they are in my log book), but I never got to fly the aircraft my father built (too young). It may have been VH-GNC, but will check, and see if I can get some

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re:Australian Flying

Re: Stalling and the AF Article. It is a great article, and well explained no doubt, but we should remember that the critical angle for stalling is that between the angle of attack (stick position) and the relative airflow. I suggest the discussion so far has concentrated on gliding - and the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Queensland Easter Competition and FLARM

Re Mandating Flarm Hi Robert and others, I fully support all you say Robert, other than mandating Flarm. I have experienced the benefits of Flarm, but it cannot be seen as the means to end prangs - it wont - for all the reasons others have expressed - gliders without Flarm (non-comp gliders or

Re: [Aus-soaring] Queensland Easter Competition and FLARM

Re mandating FLARM. Having used FLARM (installed in the tug) at the recent Nationals at Gawler, and being a firm believer in the technology, I agree completely with Simon. In the confines of the local area around Gawler, I found FLARM a great aid to reinforce my visual observation of

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider Cross-Hire Agreement

Hi Mark, Whats your direct email adress. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] Glider fatality

Peter, and others. I agreee, this appears to be a very accurate report no question. My condolences to family, loved ones and friends, its so sad when a person dies in accidental circumstances, especially when its an aviator. But without being seen to be callous, thisis only a witness

Re: [Aus-soaring] accident investigation

Another good thing to consider is Due Dilligence. This involves identifying all that needs to be done (in training, in general gliding operations (checkflights etc), in air worthiness, winch driver training, care of the general public on the airfield etc etc) and being able to demonstrate

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cost recovery

Well said, I'm with you Graham. Gliding needs more do'ers, not the snipers and Bush Lawyers who frequent these pages - the multitudes pay their money and are out there doing it. We can make it great if we ALL pull in the same (or at least similar) direction under the umbrella organisation with

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA's role

Seems to me most commentators here either overlook (or are ignorant) of the various aspects of liability. Bitter personal experience drive me to suggest some caution in respect of the current discussion. The legal profession invented LEGAL PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGE (LPP) to protect clients from

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA's role

Ken, I agree totally with your sentiments. All I am advising is tread wearily - your good intentions may just be the fodder someone wants to recover costs, apportion blame - all the things being suggested wont happen. John Hudson ___ Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA's role

Christopher, Well said. As in amny walks of life, there are many who are willing to sit on the sidelines and snipe but, like BLACKBIRD, are unwilling to state a position or proposal which might be considered reasonable by any normal, identified human being Blackbird's gutless. John Hudson

Re: [Aus-soaring] When (or what) is an aerodrome..... ?

Bush Lawyers. John Hudson ___ 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] When (or what) is an aerodrome..... ?

Why not get the student to do the calls - great training to start from day 1. John Hudson ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] When (or what) is an aerodrome..... ?

Well said Daryl. Lots of people find change hard to accept. John Hudson ___ 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] When (or what) is an aerodrome..... ?

As both a glider pilot and a power pilot, (in respect of the new procedures) itseems to me that some glider pilots are getting concerned about nothing. Most of the new procedures are RECOMMENDATIONS, (themust do bits include the likes ofstraight in approaches,CTAF(R) etc). If you dont

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re: So what happens if we don't do the calls?

Well said Michael. John Hudson ___ 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] A boring day - a good story.

I agree with Brett, A great news story - there should be more of it. John Hudson - Original Message - From: Brett Kettle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 5:42 PM

Re: [Aus-soaring] ACCIDENT INCIDENT REPORTING

Much has been written and discussed about this issue. If we in gliding can find the solution, we are made. Safety experts around the world have focussed on this, James Reason and others, all the causations have been identified - the weak link is people - pilots, car drivers, workers in

Re: [Aus-soaring] 50 years Alice Springs

Hi Simon, Seriously this time, - A reunion of all once/current members. - A Regatta or mini comps with an invitation to all the Aust gliding community to attend, to be held either - at the actual date (or near) the formation of ASGC. - when the local

Re: Re[2]: [Aus-soaring] Impact absorbing foam and other bits and pieces

Not that I know of, but its a great idea. John Hudson - Original Message - From: Michael Derry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 11:33 AM Subject: Re[2]: [Aus-soaring] Impact

Re: [Aus-soaring] Walter Dittel ATR720

Hi Guys, The manual can be downloaded from the Filser website. John Hudson - Original Message - From: Mike Borgelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring inAustralia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 3:15 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Aus-soaring] team vs individual

Well said Emilis John Hudson - Original Message - From: Emilis Prelgauskas To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 9:14 AM Subject: [Aus-soaring] team vs individual In a post a week ago Leigh picked up on the societal

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pawnee Sealed Struts

Hi Michael What is the cost. Did you consider Gippsland Aeronautics struts John Hudson - Original Message - From: Michael Shirley To: aus-soaring lists Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 2:09 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Pawnee Sealed Struts Anyone interested

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliders in WA museum

Hi all, The Kingfisher GRE was owned for many years by the Clare soaring Club (now Balaklava Gliding Club). I first flew GRE in 1967, Regards, John Hudson - Original Message - From: Don Woodward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliders in WA museum

Unfortunately John - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliders in WA museum The Kingfisher GRE was owned for many

Re: [Aus-soaring] G109A maintenance issues

Hi What about Harry Bache. John Hudson - Original Message - From: jorgie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 8:36 AM Subject: [Aus-soaring] G109A maintenance issues Hi, We have an issue with the prop feathering/pitch change