Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA website

2015-10-21 Thread John Orton
It worked for me a few minutes ago. Used the drop down at the top to get into My GFA and check my profile. Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 On 21 October 2015 at 17:48, John Parncutt <jparn...@bigpond.net.au> wrote: > I have also not been able to log into the website, just now I tr

Re: [Aus-soaring] Trailer for a long wing Kookaburra

2015-07-08 Thread John Orton
underneath the fuse. Regards, John Orton On 09/07/2015 7:57 AM, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: Peter, I'd have a look at the trailer for the Stemme S10. The one I saw had a kind of crane for the center section built into the trailer. Can't remember much else about it as I

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider at HallsCreek WA?

2015-06-25 Thread John Orton
The Richmond DG1001M with Paul Tridgell was planning a trip up that way. I thought he was not ready to do it yet. I talked to him about option up that way in March. Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 On 25 June 2015 at 16:13, Matthew Scutter yellowplant...@gmail.com wrote: Probably

Re: [Aus-soaring] More bad news

2015-04-29 Thread John Orton
It was a trike. http://m.perthnow.com.au Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 On 30/04/2015 11:28 AM, Anthony Smith anthony.sm...@adelaide.on.net wrote: http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/search-for-crashed-light-plane-in-wa/story-e6frfku9-1227327992249

Re: [Aus-soaring] Digital altimeters

2014-12-11 Thread John Orton
Hi Ron, I have been using a Microtim http://www.microtim.com but don't tell everyone. Regards, John Orton On 11/12/2014 8:20 PM, Ron Sanders resand...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know of these other than MGL products? With QNH setting and half the size of the MGL product?? Thanks Ron

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wing tip skids

2014-09-01 Thread John Orton
HI Did you not get my message yesterday? Skids from Graeme Greed GCV Workshop gcvworks...@benalla.net.au Regards, John Orton On 2 September 2014 08:58, Chris Runeckles cmruneck...@gmail.com wrote: Hi group Is there any person or organisation selling Polyurethane wing tip skids

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses

2014-08-21 Thread John Orton
PO Box 275 Narromine NSW Well it worked for me a year or so ago. Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 On 21 August 2014 16:28, Don Woodward donwo...@bigpond.net.au wrote: G'day all, Jen and I have just spent the last hour searching the web for the address to send your competition license

Re: [Aus-soaring] New Generation Vario

2014-05-22 Thread John Orton
The newer generation Varios still use TE but have inertial sensing as an adjunct to TE to assist with gust filtering. Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 On 23 May 2014 10:00, Scott Penrose sco...@dd.com.au wrote: On 23 May 2014, at 11:21 am, Derek Ruddock drudd...@iinet.net.au wrote: I am

[Aus-soaring] Becker boom microphone

2014-05-04 Thread John Orton
there is a requirement for a Becker boom microphone. Yes I also know that the radio input can be switched over to different types of microphone input. Now I think I have covered all maybe most possible diversion on this type of email/discussion group. Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439

Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC

2013-12-20 Thread John Orton
time that we really needed to use the ASIC card. Other stops were Port Headland, Derby, Halls Creek, Burketown, Longreach, Birdsville, Cobber Pedy, Forrest and Kalgoorlie. Regards, John Orton On 20 December 2013 16:05, Bob Ward wendo...@westnet.com.au wrote: Paul, What does he mean

Re: [Aus-soaring] integral wing water tanks

2013-10-27 Thread John Orton
and found that often the leak is in a corner at the end of the tank or where there is a baffle attached to the skin i.e. at a discontinuity. Regards, John Orton On 28 October 2013 06:04, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.comwrote: Stuart, The only rally satisfactory way I have heard

Re: [Aus-soaring] Insurance Recommendations

2013-07-14 Thread John Orton
Hi Cath, I have used both. Someone mentioned that Shannon put a valuation on their glider, I can only assume that they are doing glider insurance as well. May be worth a call. Regards, John Orton On 15 July 2013 10:48, Brian Du Rieu bdur...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Hi Cath, I used Aviation

[Aus-soaring] Safety tape

2013-06-26 Thread John Orton
and the glue dries out. I have comes across another thin white tape being used that is more flexible and stretchy and has not appreciably deteriorated in 2 years and it is still fairly hard to remove. It is flexible like Bowlus tape though I am not sure that it is Bowlus tape. Regards, John Orton

Re: [Aus-soaring] Safety tape

2013-06-26 Thread John Orton
HI It is Tesa 4104 Regards, John Orton On 27 June 2013 12:10, Peter Champness plchampn...@gmail.com wrote: What si you tape called John Peter Champness On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 12:42 PM, John Orton johno...@gmail.com wrote: Hi I am looking for comments on the type of safety tape

[Aus-soaring] Contact Mark Morgan

2013-05-20 Thread John Orton
Can some one please give me contact numbers for Mark Morgan at Waikerie, probably off list maybe best. GFA approved workshops used to be listed on the GFA web but I can't find them today. Regards, John Orton ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Contact Mark Morgan

2013-05-20 Thread John Orton
OK thanks to Tim, Gary and Mandy got it now. Regards, John Orton On 21 May 2013 11:00, John Orton johno...@gmail.com wrote: Can some one please give me contact numbers for Mark Morgan at Waikerie, probably off list maybe best. GFA approved workshops used to be listed on the GFA web but I

Re: [Aus-soaring] Intermediate/short term goals

2013-03-17 Thread John Orton
/index.htm Regards, John Orton On 17 March 2013 11:57, Bruce discusdri...@gmail.com wrote: Adam, Is the wisp stable, building or decaying? No-one has identified that so far. Building, go. Decaying, pass it by. You should know unless you have been at cloud base - watch the sky ahead

Re: [Aus-soaring] John Orton

2013-01-15 Thread John Orton
Hi Bernard. Regards, John Orton Sent from an Android. On Jan 16, 2013 9:02 AM, Future Aviation ec...@internode.on.net wrote: ** Good morning all! Could anyone help me with the current e-mail address of John Orton, please? Many thanks Bernard

Re: [Aus-soaring] Urinary crystals

2012-11-11 Thread John Orton
I have been told that the water saving crystals for use in the garden are the same thing. Wetta Soil is one. I recon that committed glider pilots do not know about gardening. Regards, John Orton On 12 November 2012 13:26, Ron Sanders resand...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone out there know

Re: [Aus-soaring] WA airspace

2012-11-03 Thread John Orton
HI Ron, This link works for me. http://soaringweb.org/Airspace/AU/australia.txt Regards, John Orton On 3 November 2012 17:49, Ron Sanders resand...@gmail.com wrote: Hi there, does anyone know where i can get an Airspace file in Open Air format for WA??The one on WW Turnpoint Exchange has

Re: [Aus-soaring] Nexus 7 as cockpit touchscreen display

2012-09-11 Thread John Orton
Mike, I am wondering how the V2 would go with someting like PocketFMShttp://www.pocketfms.com/for power or Motorglider. PocketFMS is better when it can get the weather and notams via the net. Regards, John Orton On 12 September 2012 08:33, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.comwrote

Re: [Aus-soaring] Nexus 7 as cockpit touchscreen display

2012-09-11 Thread John Orton
I have continued this with Mike via diredt email. Yes PocketFMS has Aust/NZ maps and airspace. Regards, John Orton On 12 September 2012 11:55, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.comwrote: Hi John, I've been hoping the OzRunways guys will release Android version. I really don't

[Aus-soaring] Walter Dittel Radio

2012-09-03 Thread John Orton
Can any one point me to some place that can repair a Walter Dittel FSG-71M radio please? Regards, John Orton ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Walter Dittel Radio

2012-09-03 Thread John Orton
Thanks Ian. I was wondering about them. It has no voice modulation on transmission. I have checked the microphone and have the radio on a bench with direct mic wiring. Regards, John Orton On 3 September 2012 21:23, Ian Mc Phee mrsoar...@gmail.com wrote: Arnie Hartley sold Airborne Avionics

Re: [Aus-soaring] Walter Dittel Radio

2012-09-03 Thread John Orton
Hmm thanks bill. Regards, John Orton On 4 September 2012 11:37, Bill Tugnett bill.tugn...@gmail.com wrote: Hi john, strange problem this. We sent an FSG71M to Arnie with the same problem. He reporrted it was working perfectly! So we borrowed substituted another FSG71M the problem

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fwd: FW: Safety Cushions

2012-07-11 Thread John Orton
I beleive that this company will supply it. [image: Specialty Foams in Yangebup, WA under Foam Fabricators Processors print advertisement] In WA 0894181100 Regards, John Orton On 12 July 2012 05:35, Laurie Hoffman lozhoff...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Ian, An interesting article. Can you advise

Re: [Aus-soaring] Does this work?

2012-06-10 Thread John Orton
Not for me. I think Facebook public means to Facebook members only, however I am not a Facebook member/user. Regards, John Orton On 10 June 2012 22:42, stephenk steph...@internode.on.net wrote: Actually this one may be the correct link :-o https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set

Re: [Aus-soaring] What instruments to put into a new panel?

2012-04-25 Thread John Orton
Hi Robert, I am a bit biased because I sell these products but I have been using a LX8000 /LX9000 for several years and recon that they are great stuff. Regards, John Orton On 25 April 2012 10:01, Robert Hart ha...@interweft.com.au wrote: ** Hi I would like some feedback from users

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider Insurance

2012-03-15 Thread John Orton
An extract from a recent competition entry requirement document. *31st National Gliding Championships* *Insurance Requirements* The insurance requirements for gliders entered in this event are as follows: • All competing aircraft must be insured for third party with an amount of not less than

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hayden Dunn?/

2012-02-01 Thread John Orton
haidyn.d...@hawkerpacific.com Regards, John Orton Sent from an Android. On Feb 2, 2012 2:44 PM, Ian Mc Phee mrsoar...@gmail.com wrote: All Does anybody know Hayden Dunn's mobile number (he calls me on private number) or his address or email. Just need to make contact with him Ian McPhee

Re: [Aus-soaring] Jantar wheel doors

2011-11-29 Thread John Orton
Yup I have now tried Tom with no luck. I thought he would be flying earlier. Regards, John Orton On 29 November 2011 14:11, tom claffey to...@yahoo.com wrote: Try Tom Gilbert. -- *From:* John Orton johno...@gmail.com *To:* Aus-Soaring mail list aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] Jantar wheel doors

2011-11-28 Thread John Orton
Any one know of some Jantar Std 2 (or Std 3) wheel doors (pair) around in Australia that may be available? A paddock wheels up has extensively damaged a set. Regards, John Orton ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check

Re: [Aus-soaring] SZD-48 Jantar main tyre

2011-10-17 Thread John Orton
Thanks Ian. Regards, John Orton On 17 October 2011 14:35, ian mcphee mrsoar...@gmail.com wrote: Brands of 500X5 all vary~Goodyear Flight Custom 3 is much bigger than GY FC 2 and there are square and round sholders. Ian M -- From: John Orton johno...@gmail.com

[Aus-soaring] SZD-48 Jantar main tyre

2011-10-16 Thread John Orton
legs. Regards, John Orton ___ 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] SZD-48 Jantar main tyre

2011-10-16 Thread John Orton
Hi Rob, Thanks very much Rob. Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 On 17 October 2011 09:11, Rob Duffy rvdu...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Hi John, You should find what you are looking for here on page 7!! Cheers ** ** Rob J ** ** ** ** ** ** *From:* aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Vario

2011-09-05 Thread John Orton
Hi Cathy, I sent a message of list about a 80mm PZL vario that I have, not sure if you got it. Regards, John Orton On 5 September 2011 21:13, Catherine Conway con...@agile.com.au wrote: Hi All I'm looking for a cheap, working mechanical vario to replace the one that died in my Kookaburra

Re: [Aus-soaring] Another tragedy....

2011-07-14 Thread John Orton
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/the-tragic-final-flight-of-a-gliding-fanatic-20110715-1hh63.html Regards, John Orton On 15 July 2011 12:50, Nelson Handcock nelson.handc...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/glider-pilot-dies-in-mountain-crash/story-fn3dxity

Re: [Aus-soaring] rigging controls checks (Foka etc)

2011-05-16 Thread John Orton
Maybe he thought logic would work here. John On 17 May 2011 13:37, tom.wilk...@internode.on.net wrote: We are unlikely to change this by talking about it - so can we please talk about something else now? Wombat Hey Wombat, just because you write a reasoned post doesn't mean that

Re: [Aus-soaring] Becker radio repair

2011-04-12 Thread John Orton
Hi I had a Becker fixed by http://www.avionics.com.au/home.html a year or two ago. Regards, John Orton On 12 April 2011 14:47, bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au wrote: Hi all, The Becker 3201 in my glider is not working (no display). Does anyone here know/recommend someone to examine

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 86, Issue 35

2010-11-24 Thread John Orton
Hi Yes Jantars were PU paint finish. However I do know of Polish gliders with gelcoat my SZD 55 was gelcoat and is now PU, a PW5 that I worked on was gelcoat. I can't say what the Puchacz is. Regards, John Orton On 25 November 2010 11:05, bcole...@xstratacoal.com.au wrote: Carl, I'm our

Re: [Aus-soaring] Felt for Tail Dolly?

2010-09-21 Thread John Orton
I suspect this won't help much as it is in WA. http://www.feltsales.com.au/ Regards, John Orton On 21 September 2010 17:59, Jenny Ganderton jennygander...@yahoo.co.ukwrote: Hi all Does anyone know where you can obtain felt (preferably white) suitable for relining a tail dolly? I think

Re: [Aus-soaring] SeeYou Waypoints from Excel Spreadsheet

2010-09-05 Thread John Orton
. This is the 41st record in one of my files. 41,31:37.400S,117:12.983E,215M,TAL,CUNAIR, It can take a bit of fiddling to get it right. Seeyou will see the file and open it when you ask it to look at All File types. Regards, John Orton On 6 September 2010 09:50, Stuart Kerri FERGUSON s

Re: [Aus-soaring] Off topic but Aviation related.

2010-08-09 Thread John Orton
I have been using XE.com for several years without any worries. Ben: If you only want to a single transaction contact me and I can run it through my account for you. Regards, John Orton On 10 August 2010 12:46, Jim Staniforth staniforth...@yahoo.com wrote: I have been quite happy

Re: [Aus-soaring] Connecting Flarm to PDA

2010-04-03 Thread John Orton
Hi Ed, There is a Flarm port specification at http://www.flarm.com/support/manual/index.html A shameless advert follows. LX Navigation also manufactures FLARMS. Regards, John Orton On 4 April 2010 07:05, Ed Marel e...@marel.net.au wrote: Hi all I am having trouble connecting my Flarm

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge Connection Problem

2009-11-24 Thread John Orton
Hi Adam, From my experience that looks like the logger is empty or a fault. Does the Cambridge software work with it? Regards, John Orton 2009/11/25 Adam Webb u4536...@anu.edu.au Hi All, I am trying to connect a Cambridge GPS-NAV to SeeYou. When I connect the logger to my laptop (via

Re: [Aus-soaring] Becker radio service

2009-11-04 Thread John Orton
Yes thanks Erich. I had been to the Becker pages looking for the local service centre and got through to a place that was claiming not to be able to do full service or release them. Any way the radio has tested out OK and the problems has been traced to elsewhere. Regards, John Orton Mob

[Aus-soaring] Becker radio service

2009-11-01 Thread John Orton
Hi Any one got service information for a Becker AR3201 please. Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman

Re: [Aus-soaring] LX Colibri agent in Australia

2009-10-18 Thread John Orton
Hi I am the agent. I have sent Dave a private message. Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 2009/10/19 Dave Donald icans...@y7mail.com Does anyone know of the current Colibri agent in Australia - it appears the one I've got needs a new Li-Ion internal battery. Regards, Dave Send

Re: [Aus-soaring] Horsham week 2010

2009-09-27 Thread John Orton
Thanks Geoff. Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 2009/9/27 geoff.vinc...@optusnet.com.au Hi John, Yes, there will be Horsham Week 2010, from 6-13 February. I am away from home for a couple of weeks but will post advertising info by mid-October. Regards, Geoff V John Orton johno

Re: [Aus-soaring] Horsham week 2010

2009-09-25 Thread John Orton
Thanks Rolf. Regards, John Orton 2009/9/25 rolf a. buelter rbuel...@hotmail.com Definitely. Information from Geoff Vincent, Comps Director Rgds - Rolf -- From: johno...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:01:59 +0800 To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net

[Aus-soaring] Horsham week 2010

2009-09-24 Thread John Orton
Hi Does any one know if there will be a Horsham week in 2010? I can't find any info on the Web. Regards, John Orton ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http

Re: [Aus-soaring] Waypoint files

2009-06-02 Thread John Orton
-SeeYou in particular http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3_CuFqljNY Regards, John Orton 2009/6/3 Colin Campbell colin.campb...@bendigogliding.org.au I have purchased a Binatone Carerra in car navigation system and loaded xcsoar, but need a waypoint file in Cambridge format. I use Seeyou on my PC

Re: [Aus-soaring] Waypoint lists

2009-03-09 Thread John Orton
. There are very good training sessions online at http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/training.htm#Training-SeeYou Regards, John Orton On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 8:29 PM, DMcD slutsw...@gmail.com wrote: HA If you wanted to select a set of waypoints from a list using some navigation program, where

Re: [Aus-soaring] Waypoint lists

2009-03-09 Thread John Orton
Oops hold the shift key down.You can also select an area in the map view by holding down the shift key and sweeping the mouse over an area. Regards, John Orton On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 8:48 PM, John Orton johno...@gmail.com wrote: Yes it is very easy in Seeyou.In the waypoint window you can

Re: [Aus-soaring] Benalla to Warwick - under 7,000'

2008-12-16 Thread John Orton
to confirm its operation.From a quick look I can only find a couple of thermals over 4 knots ave. A fantastic flight well done. Regards, John Orton On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 10:11 AM, Future Aviation ec...@internode.on.netwrote: Hi! Many thanks for the link! Very impressive, considering

Re: [Aus-soaring] internet censorship

2008-10-30 Thread John Orton
Windows media works for me. Regards, John Orton On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:54 AM, D S Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Hrms, I'm getting a 404 on the .mp3 and a blank file on the Windows. And the windows one is coming out as a .asx =S Also, 404 on the .ram. But everyone hates Real Media anyway

Re: [Aus-soaring] L'Hotellier Source??

2007-10-28 Thread John Orton
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Re: [Aus-soaring] Soaring Australia Classifieds

2007-08-04 Thread John Orton
subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring -- Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http

Re: [Aus-soaring] Mt. Everest in WA??

2007-06-18 Thread John Orton
___ 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 -- Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 ___ Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Easter Results

2007-04-15 Thread John Orton
Hi Err? What new class structure. I juct went to look on the Easter Comps web pages and could not find the rules. Any more clues? -- Regards, John Orton On 4/16/07, Chris Kiehn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Adam, Yes, I agree, the new class structure seems to be working extremely well

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA calendar needs entries!

2007-02-22 Thread John Orton
Graeme Cant can you please contact me off list maybe using a different email address. I sent a reply email to your query and got a bounce. -- Regards, John Orton Mob: 0429357439 ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check

RE: [Aus-soaring] Walter Dittel ATR720

2005-09-23 Thread John Orton
Ah thanks Mike. John, Either mic. There is a trimpot on one side of the radio accesible through a small hole. Turn it fully one way it likes 200 ohm dynamics, fully the other way, carbon level inputs. I do have the manuals for these. Mike Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality

[Aus-soaring] Walter Dittel ATR720

2005-09-22 Thread John Orton
microphone input). Can anyone confirm what type of microphone input the ATR720 really likes please? Regards, John Orton This communication, including any attachments, is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not read it - please contact me immediately, destroy

RE: [Aus-soaring] Pilatus tailwheel

2005-09-14 Thread John Orton
Hi The Pilatus B4 at our club has a split hub steel wheel (bearings all mounted into one side) with a 200x50 tyre size. A couple of years ago I looked at replacing it as I was a worried about the bearings. I found that I could not dismantle the bearing or remove them. All other 200x50 hubs that I

RE: [Aus-soaring] PIK20E Engine retract

2005-08-01 Thread John Orton
Ian thanks for the thoughts. John Orton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian McPhee Sent: Monday, 1 August 2005 7:32 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] PIK20E Engine retract John I have

RE: [Aus-soaring] Pawnee wing tanks

2005-07-21 Thread John Orton
Hi All, The other Pawnee 180 to which Macca refers that Hunter Valley had is at the Gliding Club of WA and working well registered as FSJ. It has outboard wing tanks. Regards, John Orton From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Fisher Sent

RE: [Aus-soaring] PW6 dealer?

2005-03-09 Thread John Orton
Gliding Club. I understand they are the people to talk to. Ian P. Kookaburra Precision Soaring Team - Original Message - From: John Orton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 2:13 PM

RE: [Aus-soaring] XCOM radios

2004-09-02 Thread John Orton
Thanks Michael, I have now found a comment about an optional remote control module. Is that what you have just described. -Original Message- From: Michael Coates [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 2 September 2004 1:20 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring

RE: [Aus-soaring] XCOM radios

2004-09-01 Thread John Orton
channels (yes before any one asks yes I have a TT on the top of the stick as well). I can not see any reference to this idea in the wiring diagram or manual for the Xcom. Any clues ?? Regards John Orton. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Aus-soaring] Questions

2004-03-27 Thread John Orton
OK fair enough Ian. I did not remember that XIF had been refinished. -Original Message- From: Ian McPhee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 25 March 2004 6:36 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Questions John

RE: [Aus-soaring] Aero-tow question(s)

2004-03-25 Thread John Orton
I have never done it but apparently Tiger Moths were used a fair bit some years back. There is a historic picture or two around our club showing a Tiger towing. Mind you the All Up weight of the glider was a bit lower then. I thought I saw reference to C150s being used to tow in America.

RE: [Aus-soaring] Strepla versus SeeYou, which is better?

2004-03-07 Thread John Orton
SeeYou does have method of saving the graphics which I only found when the question was asked. Just have the graphic selected and then go Save As and then select the type of file you want it saved as. This is an extract from the help. Saving pictures By selecting BMP or JPG File type you can

RE: [Aus-soaring] Queensland comp season

2004-02-01 Thread John Orton
Title: Message Hi Nigel and all, Thanks Nigel. Daniel Byrne has replied and told me. My point really is to get the information out more public well at least to glider pilots. From what I worked out it seems to be that those in the know or in some kind of circle have knowledge of

RE: [Aus-soaring] Queensland comp season

2004-01-29 Thread John Orton
Title: Message Hi Thanks for this info Nigel. Is the information on dates for the Qld State Comps and the Nationals published any where. I have been keeping an eye open for it but as yet have not seen it. -Original Message- From: RF Developments Pty Ltd [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Aus-soaring] NAS Changes Batteries

2003-11-04 Thread John Orton
in the tail for ballast. I never seem to have to switch over now days though. I run a B100, Colibri, Microair radio, B40 back up vario and sometimes a Garmin 12XL for back up comp logs. Regards John Orton. -Original Message- From: Peter Stephenson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday

RE: [aus-soaring] Glider tyre.

2003-06-09 Thread John Orton
You can get them Western Airmotive in Jandakot. Tom Gilbert will sell you some as well. Regards John Orton Acting Technical Supervisor School of Engineering Science Division of Science and Engineering Murdoch

RE: [aus-soaring] Comparison of EW vs Colibri vs VolksLogger?

2003-05-29 Thread John Orton
display with moving map and altitude recording but without IGC approval and the trace may be acceptable at competitions then I would look closely at the Garmin 76S. Regards John Orton Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [aus-soaring] Re: Contest rules change?/safety issues

2003-05-28 Thread John Orton
Olerhead focused on the lookout aspect. One of the points he made was that he felt glider pilots are fairly well trained to see objects in the distance when they are looking out of the cockpit. Regards John Orton Acting Technical

RE: [aus-soaring] Re: Contest rules change?/safety issues

2003-05-27 Thread John Orton
) stopper. Regards John Orton Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Newton Sent: Tuesday, 27 May 2003 7:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [aus-soaring] Re: Contest rules change?/safety issues On Tue, May 27, 2003

RE: [aus-soaring] Canopy Polish

2003-02-12 Thread John Orton
Title: RE: [aus-soaring] Canopy Polish Hi All, I have to agree with Robert. I have used Plexus in the last couple of months and it is good stuff. Regards John Orton Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [aus-soaring] Pawnee front spar carry through structure

2003-01-30 Thread John Orton
in it. Roger is indeed correct once they have been replaced the AD requires no further inspection of that area. Regards John Orton Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original

RE: [aus-soaring] new glider ultralight + First Aus certifiedmotorglider tug is now operational

2002-11-26 Thread John Orton
HI I found it at http://www.limflug.de/frameuk.htm More specifically http://www.limflug.de/downloads/905/905.700.044.105.pdf Regards John Orton Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Wednesday, 27

Re: [aus-soaring] Soaring Simulator

2002-11-05 Thread John Orton
Hi All, My results for the Krasnoff simulator From day 4 onwards they are single attempts. practice J Orton 2002-10-23 ASW-28 91.2 km/h 1 J Orton 2002-10-23 ASW-28 111.3 km/h 2 J Orton 2002-10-30 ASW-28 103.4 km/h 3 J Orton 2002-10-30 ASW-28 85.1 km/h 4 J Orton 2002-11-1 ASW-28

Re: [aus-soaring] Soaring Simulator

2002-10-30 Thread John Orton
Hi Cath, Chris was flying the Standard Classs ASW28 so was I. we both have real Standard class gliders. I have also had a go. I am sure Chris wil let you know that I reflew day 2 as it gave me a mid air collision and I thought that was not fair. Maybe it worked out my response time because I

Re: [aus-soaring] Data Logger suitable for badge flights attachable to a Magellan 315

2002-10-23 Thread John Orton
EW Avionics is the name of the company. Web site which is most unhelpful http://www.ewuk.co.uk/ But why would you want one. They are only approved for use with certain types of Garmins. Approval information can be found at http://www.fai.org/gliding/gnss/ew.html I used one for a couple of years

Re: [aus-soaring] 350x135 Tyre for Puchatek

2002-05-29 Thread John Orton
Hi David, We regularly use 500 x 5 tyres and tubes as a replacement for these. They are fairly easily available from local aviation suppliers. I have fitted them to Jantar and Blaniks many times. Regards John Orton : [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: David Conway [EMAIL

Re: [aus-soaring] Garmin Good news

2002-04-22 Thread John Orton
I have had an early 12XL from about mid 1996 and have not had this problem ever. As a side interest my model is not field upgradeable as I think the later versions are. Regards John Orton [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: ANDREW WRIGHT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [aus-soaring] Gawler Easter Regatta

2002-04-03 Thread John Orton
I would like to know what a FAT distance task is. Regards John Orton [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: ANDREW WRIGHT [EMAIL PROTECTED] What's a FAT Distance task I hear you say! Well it's new, it's never been tried before until this Easter at Gawler and it works! I

[aus-soaring] Blaniks

2002-03-21 Thread John Orton
as their problems. Regards John Orton Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm sure we'd all like to know this. Then again I'm very fussy about the flying machines I'll inhabit even if they are allegedly certified, properly maintained etc . It will be a great day when the last Blanik is bulldozed into a heap

Re: [aus-soaring] Garmin Track Log.

2002-02-04 Thread John Orton
Gardown and G7toWin are both freeware and take track logs form most Garmins. http://members.home.net/crh24/gps/g7towin/g7towin.htm G7toWin will also store the resulting logs in an IGC compatible format. I like this as it gives you the ability to look at the multiple tracks in IGCview. Track

Re: [aus-soaring] An uncomfortable problem

2001-11-15 Thread John Orton
them in place. I have a cardboard template that I used for the base section if that would be of any use. Regards John Orton, Acting Technical Supervisor Mathematical Physical Sciences , Division of Science Engineering Murdoch

Re: [aus-soaring] Temora Club Class Nationals

2001-11-06 Thread John Orton
Hi Nick and others, I was a little surprised to see that the number is limited. Maybe you could enlighten us as to why. I went looking at the WEB site for info with respect to the limit and did not find it. RegardsJohn Orton

Re: [aus-soaring] A topic for you...

2001-08-29 Thread John Orton
usually go to an CASA approved aircraft belt manufacturer in my local area. Regards John Orton, Acting Technical Supervisor Mathematical Physical Sciences , Division of Science Engineering Murdoch University, Murdoch WA 6150

Re: [aus-soaring] Australian height records?

2001-08-01 Thread John Orton
The Len Armour Gain of Height was set at the Stirling Ranges in the Southern area of Western Australia. The airfield for these operations and the surrounding countryside are at about 800' elevation. Makes it easier for height gains. Also the surrounding country side has plenty of reasonable

Re: [aus-soaring] Experimental Tug ?

2001-07-04 Thread John Orton
Hi Mark, You just asked questions outside my knowledge base. I am not from the Kingaroy area. I am just interested on our clubs behalf as to the autotug status. I think that it depends on the certification. If it gets certified for private use ( experimental or not ) and has the appropriate

[aus-soaring] For Sale Jantar Std 3

2001-04-23 Thread John Orton
in a hanger. This glider has done a 750km flight and is in top condition. $39000. Optional A14A pressure demand Oxygen system also available. Contact John Orton Phone Hm: 0893644744 Mob: 0418900494 Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards John Orton -- * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring

Re: [aus-soaring] small(ish) VHF antennas

2001-04-05 Thread John Orton
HI Mark and all, Thank you Mark for your thoughts. I will now continue this discussion with Mark via direct emails. Regards John Orton, Professional Officer Physics Physics and Energy Studies, Division of Science Engineering