Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 135, Issue 78

2014-12-27 Thread Paul Bart
Were there any Puchaz spin fatalities in Australia? I know that DDSC used them for spin training from mid nineties without an incident. Cheers Paul On Dec 28, 2014 1:32 PM, Daryl Mackay darylmac...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Richard, Fear of manoeuvring when low level might have an inexperienced

Re: [Aus-soaring] varios

2014-11-30 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Mike I would like one please. Cheers Paul On 1 December 2014 at 13:02, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: The new 2015 B600/B800 software is available. A minor bugfix and some re-arrangement of the GCD for better ergonomics (mostly can fly just on the one display

Re: [Aus-soaring] varios

2014-11-30 Thread Paul Bart
Funny Cheers Paul On 1 December 2014 at 14:00, Christopher McDonnell wommamuku...@bigpond.com wrote: [image: Winking smile] *From:* Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com *Sent:* Monday, December 01, 2014 1:50 PM *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] varios

2014-11-30 Thread Paul Bart
Already got my reprimand :), with a picture, rather an apt one. Cheers Paul On 1 December 2014 at 14:10, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: Offline , please. Mike At 01:50 PM 1/12/2014, you wrote: Hi Mike I would like one please. Cheers Paul On 1 December

Re: [Aus-soaring] The definition of unacceptable content on this list

2014-09-17 Thread Paul Bart
I would like to comment on this post, however I do not feel free to do so as I am unable to predict whether or not my comments will offend. Paul On Sep 17, 2014 7:01 PM, Simon Hackett si...@base64.com.au wrote: Gentlepersons, The body images posted today on the list in an apparent (but in my

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 132, Issue 53

2014-09-10 Thread Paul Bart
True, but it was a joke Mike, in the same vein as Richard F would have known that the nose dimpling would not behave as a golf ball and hence no aerodynamic improvement would result. I'll be sure to include a smiley next time though :) Cheers Paul On 11 September 2014 09:45, Mike Borgelt

[Aus-soaring] Swift Avionics

2014-09-03 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Does anyone know if Swift Avionics is still an operating business? I have placed an order a week ago and to date it has not been filled nor was I advised of why this is so. ​Thanks ​ Paul ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

Re: [Aus-soaring] Swift Avionics

2014-09-03 Thread Paul Bart
and bad at notifying you On 4 Sep 2014, at 14:25 , Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Does anyone know if Swift Avionics is still an operating business? I have placed an order a week ago and to date it has not been filled nor was I advised of why this is so. ​Thanks ​ Paul

[Aus-soaring] Swift Avionics

2014-09-03 Thread Paul Bart
Thank you to all replied, Nathan has now contacted me and all is well. Cheers Paul ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses - the emperor has no clothes

2014-09-02 Thread Paul Bart
few individual cases, to suggest that it is GFA that is causing causing all the problems in the gliding land. Cheers Paul On 2 September 2014 15:49, Mark Newton new...@atdot.dotat.org wrote: On Sep 2, 2014, at 3:29 PM, Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com wrote: I was not referring to the actual cost

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses - the emperor has no clothes

2014-09-02 Thread Paul Bart
That’s just Imposter Syndrome. Alan Barnes knows Ingo would be doing 12. :) ​Bugger, suddenly I am third-class :) Cheers Paul On 2 September 2014 16:06, Mark Newton new...@atdot.dotat.org wrote: On Sep 2, 2014, at 3:48 PM, Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you for a detailed

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses - the emperor has no clothes

2014-09-02 Thread Paul Bart
On 2 September 2014 18:06, Mark Newton new...@atdot.dotat.org wrote: What’s with that? ​As I do not know I'll withdraw Cheers Paul ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses - the emperor has no clothes

2014-09-01 Thread Paul Bart
On 2 September 2014 07:38, Future Aviation ec...@internode.on.net wrote: Simon, can you (and other members of this newsgroup) let me in on your thinking, please? ​Bernard There were about 80 emails written on this topic over the last few days all saying about the same thing, all written by

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses - the emperor has no clothes

2014-09-01 Thread Paul Bart
-boun...@lists.internode.on.net aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] *On Behalf Of *Paul Bart *Sent:* Tuesday, 2 September 2014 10:20 AM *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. *Subject:* Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses - the emperor has no clothes On 2

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses - the emperor has no clothes

2014-09-01 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Mark I was not referring to the actual cost of a medical. That can easily be sourced, and you have provided it here. My point referred to what people leave and why. Cheers Paul On 2 September 2014 15:00, Mark Newton new...@atdot.dotat.org wrote: On Sep 2, 2014, at 2:29 PM, Paul Bart pb2

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses - the emperor has no clothes

2014-09-01 Thread Paul Bart
the only time I feel as a second-class aviator is when i hook into a 6 kt thermal and I know that Alan Barnes would be doing 8 :). Cheers Paul On 2 September 2014 12:30, Mark Newton new...@atdot.dotat.org wrote: On Sep 2, 2014, at 10:50 AM, Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com wrote: You say When our

Re: [Aus-soaring] New CASA board

2014-08-29 Thread Paul Bart
Could not agree more Peter. Congratulation to Anita. Cheers Paul On Aug 29, 2014 7:29 PM, Peter Champness plchampn...@gmail.com wrote: That sounds like fantastic news to me. We have someone on the Board that likes gliding! Also someone who wants to encourage sport aviation, not restrict

Re: [Aus-soaring] Water Landing

2014-08-28 Thread Paul Bart
Hmmm, it is also said that the gear should be deployed. I understand this is the recommended procedure in Finland. This glider certainly did not lower his gear. Cheers Paul On 29 August 2014 08:16, Future Aviation ec...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi Alan Precisely! A major reason for

Re: [Aus-soaring] Water Landing

2014-08-28 Thread Paul Bart
On 29 August 2014 08:58, Grant Davies gr...@davies.id.au wrote: Oh I see his problem, he forgot to put the wheel down. Your point being? Cheers Paul ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription

[Aus-soaring] Did it again

2014-08-24 Thread Paul Bart
Sorry Garry and perhaps others The photos were intended for Denis. I do need to be more careful. So on the bad side I have spammed more inboxes. On the good side I got few more offers to buy. ​Apologies to all Paul ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm

2014-08-23 Thread Paul Bart
:50 PM, dennis hipperson dennishipper...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Paul, How much are you after for it. Tell me about it. Dennis On 23/08/14 7:46 PM, Paul Bart wrote: Hi Denis I have an OZ Flarm for sale Cheers Paul On Aug 23, 2014 6:11 PM, dennis hipperson dennishipper...@gmail.com

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm

2014-08-23 Thread Paul Bart
] *On Behalf Of *Paul Bart *Sent:* Saturday, 23 August 2014 7:47 PM *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. *Subject:* Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Hi Denis I have an OZ Flarm for sale Cheers Paul On Aug 23, 2014 6:11 PM, dennis hipperson dennishipper...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [Aus-soaring] Confor Foam

2014-08-19 Thread Paul Bart
Well it depends on from where. Seems very cheap from China, Hong Kong etc. Not so bad from UK. Makes you wonder what is going on. Cheers Paul : ..snip.. Shipping has become very expensive Dennis It sure has, both into and out of Australia. Mike *Borgelt Instruments* -

Re: [Aus-soaring] baleout-lots more pics

2014-08-02 Thread Paul Bart
Not sure about the spar, but in the article he was quoted as saying that he simply fell out when he jettisoned the canopy and undone his harness as the glider was upside down. Cheers Paul On 2 August 2014 21:52, Peter Champness plchampn...@gmail.com wrote: Well he either was thrown out of

Re: [Aus-soaring] Position Info

2014-06-04 Thread Paul Bart
Hi DMcD Would you mind expanding on the alternatives please? Cheers Paul On 5 June 2014 13:03, DMcD slutsw...@gmail.com wrote: It's free, permits multiple device types (SPOT, InReach etc), Interesting. I don't plan to use Spot next season. There are better alternatives. D

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3.

2014-05-13 Thread Paul Bart
On 14 May 2014 08:31, Mark Fisher m...@spe.com.au wrote: How about Tedius ​Is it the name for the glider or this thread?​ Cheers Paul ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Android devices

2014-02-26 Thread Paul Bart
I have one of the early examples of the Androport and my experience was less than satisfactory. I would not mind talking to someone with a successful integration of the serial streams. My equipment: B800, Flarm (19200 baud), Androport, Nexus 7 Cheers Paul On 27 February 2014 08:35, Mike

Re: [Aus-soaring] Android devices

2014-02-26 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Mike No complaint, just a statement of a fact. My point was that it was not at all straight forward, for me anyway, the documentation for Androport is / was wrong in the way it identifies the match between ports and cable pairs. So at present I have a feed from B800 to the Nexus 7 running the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Android devices

2014-02-26 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Mike I could not agree more regarding the pinout standard. However the confusion was not mine, I simply followed the instruction on the glidertool website, which was incorrect at that time. According to Jaromir's latest post on the XCSoar forums, the website has been fixed now. You may recall

Re: [Aus-soaring] Simultaneous Record Claims

2014-02-12 Thread Paul Bart
They would not have declared the same task and flown together would they? However, if you are flying as a pair, is it still a record (sorry Allan :))? Cheers Paul On 13 February 2014 07:10, Peter (PCS3) p...@internode.on.net wrote: Now that must be a record: two simultaneous claims on the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Simultaneous Record Claims

2014-02-12 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Wombat Those were my thoughts, but the question still remains, is the flight unassisted, given that the whole point of pair flying is to go faster. I have no axe to grind, I am just interested. Cheers Paul On 13 February 2014 09:09, Mike Cleaver wom...@netspeed.com.au wrote: The

Re: [Aus-soaring] Simultaneous Record Claims

2014-02-12 Thread Paul Bart
, we flew for over 30 hours together over about 3,500 km. This particular flight was on the last day. Finally, we need to apologise to everyone affected by the huge amount of radio traffic between us last week Matt On 13 Feb 2014, at 13:12 , Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Wombat

Re: [Aus-soaring] Outlandings the Press

2014-01-11 Thread Paul Bart
On 12 January 2014 08:10, Christopher McDonnell wommamuku...@bigpond.comwrote: It would be good if you could go to go to the pub while the GFA derigged for you too. [image: Open-mouthed smile] I thought that happens already, when you are retrieved by fellow glider pilots, perhaps without the

Re: [Aus-soaring] M18 Dromader

2013-10-26 Thread Paul Bart
Or one of these perhaps, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zl%C3%ADn_Z_37 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHUIYIStvpE Cheers Paul On 26 October 2013 08:42, john.mcfarlane john.mcfarl...@mcfarlane.net.auwrote: Operationally I think you may find it would be more suitable than the Radial version –

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club vario-continued

2013-10-19 Thread Paul Bart
is seen to be a put down that's disappointing. Stuart FERGUSON Phone - 0419 797508 On 19/10/2013, at 9:51, Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com wrote: The biggest attraction of XCSoar is its free. Sorry Stuart, but that is an unnecessary put down for many people who developed XCSoar. I use Oudie

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club vario-continued

2013-10-18 Thread Paul Bart
I would like to support Scott's position. I have run XCSoar on many devices HP 318, Dell Streak, lately on Nexus 7 and Nexus 4., never a problem. On Android even the update take care of themselves. A fantastic project. Cheers Paul On 18 October 2013 16:39, Scott Penrose sco...@dd.com.au wrote:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club vario-continued

2013-10-18 Thread Paul Bart
, cheap and *mine* in any glider. XCSoar guys, many thanks, please keep it up and open source. Ta... Alan Wilson Canberra for the last 40 years. Sent from my iPad.. So I know about proprietary software. On 18 Oct 2013, at 22:46, Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com wrote: I would like to support

Re: [Aus-soaring] bohli compass for sale

2013-09-25 Thread Paul Bart
Not sure that there are any, it is required to be installed, not consulted:-) Cheers Paul On Sep 25, 2013 12:05 PM, Christopher McDonnell wommamuku...@bigpond.com wrote: That prompts a discussion re the legalities. I’m vaguely aware, so would like to hear more. Chris *From:* Mike

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 120, Issue 40

2013-09-13 Thread Paul Bart
Could not agree more Casey. It would seem to me that GFA is basically us - so if we do not like something, try to politely change it. Cheers Paul Bart On Sep 13, 2013 1:36 PM, Casey Jay Lewis cj...@me.com wrote: Ok, I've sat by and watched the sense of entitlement and GFA bashing long enough

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fwd: klaus modified

2013-09-07 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Ian I may be slow, but I am having dificult in interpreting Klauses comments regarding the vario. In particuler *The faster one flies, the more down (up to -5m/s) is the needle.* and *In flight the digital average number seem correct, same with thermal average and last turn. * Would

Re: [Aus-soaring] Airshow Glider Accident Czech Republic

2013-08-01 Thread Paul Bart
Some more interesting photos here http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=156691 Cheers Paul Cheers Paul On 2 August 2013 09:09, Terry Neumann tfneum...@internode.on.net wrote: Brief report here also: http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=156691 This page contains a

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: [igc-discuss] Winners - 17th FAI European Gliding Championships

2013-07-22 Thread Paul Bart
Well it would be difficult for them not to win the two seater comp:-) Cheers Paul On Jul 22, 2013 10:19 PM, Adam Woolley go_soar...@hotmail.com wrote: Nice, Winning gliders all Schempp-Hirth too! Cirrus 81, Discus 2a, Arcus! Awesome flying by our Aussie entry, Matthew Scutter. A future

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flight recorders/planning software

2013-03-11 Thread Paul Bart
, ** ** Perhaps we should now return to gliding matters? ** ** ** ** John Parncutt ** ** *From:* aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] *On Behalf Of *Paul Bart *Sent:* Monday, 11 March 2013 4:14 PM

[Aus-soaring] Flight recorders/planning software

2013-03-11 Thread Paul Bart
John, I did not realized that reselling content that somebody else produced required great deal of RD. Nor did I realized that 25 % profit on revenue is necessary to keep Apple Inc afloat. I do realize however, that esentially no money paid by Australians for products on iTunes find it's way into

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flight recorders/planning software

2013-03-10 Thread Paul Bart
Not that I understand what the sentence starting with Cos means, but perhaps you should consider that there are even more important things than profit. In my opinion Apple is one of the most evil companies going round. Almost totally closed, once they have you in the ecosystem, you may find it

Re: [Aus-soaring] Nexus 7 Installation Update

2012-10-23 Thread Paul Bart
I agree, I have now had several hours flying with the Nexus and is very good, great visibility in all conditions, fast response, and as Paul said, it is cheap. Cheers Paul B On 23 Oct 2012 15:47, Paul Mander p...@mander.net.au wrote: Hi Bernard, just get a Nexus 7, you can orientate it

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

2012-09-11 Thread Paul Bart
Yes, I have bought the nexus as well since my Dell Streak died. I think the Nexus is as bright as the Dell was and much faster. I only had one flight with it and it was fine with or without the terrain. Whilst I have initially thought it would be to big for the cockpit, it was fine in my glider.

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

2012-09-11 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Mike External USB, but sadly no memory slot. Cheers Paul On 12 Sep 2012 05:55, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: At 03:55 AM 12/09/2012, you wrote: Yes, I have bought the nexus as well since my Dell Streak died. I think the Nexus is as bright as the Dell was and much

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Logbook: Poor

2012-08-27 Thread Paul Bart
Interestingly, GFA does ask on the annual registration for km flown. Than I guess there is only so much room in a small book Cheers Paul On 27 Aug 2012 17:29, Adam Woolley aussiejuniort...@hotmail.com wrote: G'day All, I recently purchased a new logbook from the GFA, with the goal of using

Re: [Aus-soaring] Another bad weekend

2012-08-06 Thread Paul Bart
I agree with Paul, about the only value that it serves is to remind us that we should be careful, but I guess we all know that, right up to the point when we go and do something stupid, despite that knowledge. Cheers Paul On 6 August 2012 21:05, Paul Mander p...@mander.net.au wrote: I’m

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ascencion Scattering

2012-08-02 Thread Paul Bart
On 3 August 2012 11:07, Texler, Michael michael.tex...@health.wa.gov.auwrote: I hear their prices are going up In smoke? Boom tish From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On

Re: [Aus-soaring] Alternative to the OLC

2012-07-17 Thread Paul Bart
True, but they may not choose to. I think the people supporting OLC simply want to see all the results in one place. Cheers Paul On 18 July 2012 00:52, Peter F Bradshaw p...@exadios.com wrote: Hi; Nothing stops a pilot from uploading an IGC file to both OLC and SkyLines. On Fri, 13 Jul

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

2012-07-11 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Scott Could you please expand on and install it properly? I have the confor foam, but it is basically a cushion, what else is there to be done? Cheers Paul On 12 July 2012 10:13, Scott Penrose sco...@dd.com.au wrote: Great stuff ! One small word of warning. Get the real deal, and

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

2012-07-11 Thread Paul Bart
Thanks Scott Cheers Paul On 12 July 2012 10:31, Scott Penrose sco...@dd.com.au wrote: On 12/07/2012, at 10:20 AM, Paul Bart wrote: Hi Scott Could you please expand on and install it properly? I have the confor foam, but it is basically a cushion, what else is there to be done

Re: [Aus-soaring] Argentinian Worlds

2012-07-01 Thread Paul Bart
So who was genius that awarded the WC to Argentina? Cheers Paul On 1 July 2012 16:44, Adam Woolley aussiejuniort...@hotmail.com wrote: I spoke with a Brit in 2010 after the SK worlds, he travels to Argentina every year for a gliding holiday - Every time he said was an expensive exercise.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Argentinian Worlds

2012-06-30 Thread Paul Bart
So, as Tim has intimated, these are the reasons why Allan has changed classes and will now be flying World Class - I hope; albeit at a huge disadvantage to the rest of the field, given his inexperience in a PW 5. Hmmm, the fact that he did not have too much time in LS8 does not seems to be

Re: [Aus-soaring] Goals

2012-06-30 Thread Paul Bart
me to ask; How are you going on meeting your own goals? Regards, Gary - Original Message - *From:* Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net *Sent:* Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:01 PM *Subject:* Re

Re: [Aus-soaring] FAA Investigating Fatal Glider Crash

2012-05-29 Thread Paul Bart
He is fine Cheers Paul On 30 May 2012 13:06, John Switala john_swit...@ptp.com.au wrote: Alan Barnes is flying in that comp. Is he OK? ** ** ** ** *From:* aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] *On Behalf Of *Andres

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glide ratio

2012-05-15 Thread Paul Bart
You cannot ground the mighty Blanik :) Cheers Paul On 16 May 2012 08:39, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: At 08:24 AM 16/05/2012, you wrote: I wondered what the glide ratio of those flying suits was.

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

2012-04-25 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Mike Do you have a link to the V1 display? Personally I love the Dell Streak, but unfortunately it stopped working, not sure if I can get it repaired yet. The transflective display is the way to go, but not many manufacturers seem to use it. Cheers Paul On 26 April 2012 09:10, Mike

Re: [Aus-soaring] Easements in the air

2012-03-23 Thread Paul Bart
Do not appologise Christopher I for one have enjoyed all the posts. Lets face it, it is an issue that affects us all. Cheers Paul On 23 March 2012 20:33, Christopher Mc Donnell wommamuku...@bigpond.comwrote: ** Mea culpa Bruce. I dropped the pebble in the pond. :-) - Original

Re: [Aus-soaring] Has Krosno been revived?

2012-02-22 Thread Paul Bart
Not sure about the costs of this one, but if it is low, could it be the desire to have an option for people with only average means to fly? Cheers Paul On 23 February 2012 00:22, tom claffey to...@yahoo.com wrote: What is it with the Yanks and low performance,ugly metal sailplanes? Tom

Re: [Aus-soaring] UK glider pilot parachutes

2012-02-20 Thread Paul Bart
And it has another benefit for those of us less emaciated :) *All-up Suspended Weight (AUW)* 160 kg (350 lb) And I presume they want the troops to be able to fight after the drop, perhaps the ride is slow enough to not break bones. Cheers Paul On 21 February 2012 10:07, DMcD

Re: [Aus-soaring] UK glider pilot parachutes

2012-02-19 Thread Paul Bart
Could not sell :) Cheers Paul On 20 February 2012 07:50, MIKE BORGELT mborg...@borgeltinstruments.comwrote: Makes you wonder why he bailed out. Control system problem? Spin recovery? Mike At 09:46 PM 19/02/2012, you wrote: Airframe looks almost undamaged and intact.

Re: [Aus-soaring] NZ - bit more info

2011-11-08 Thread Paul Bart
Maybe it is all about Australia NZ rivalry, Australia is first with such widely based the carbon tax, so NZ ups the ante with being first with this regulation, and proud of it obviously, given this “We are to my knowledge is the only regulator in the world to introduce an adventure aviation rule.

[Aus-soaring] Cambridge instruments for sale, please delete if not interested

2011-09-28 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Due to an instrument upgrade I have the following for sale: Cambridge L-NAV Cabridge vario 57mm Cambridge GPS-NAV 20 Cambridge LCD display All instruments are in current use and in good condition. If interested please contact me off line on: pb2...@gmail.com or 0412 194 318 Cheers

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tasking

2011-08-08 Thread Paul Bart
Your post actually Paul On 8 August 2011 22:45, Ross McLean ross...@bigpond.net.au wrote: I am not, what gives you that idea? Sent from my iPad On 08/08/2011, at 6:03 PM, Anne Elliott anne.ellio...@bigpond.com wrote: Didn’t realise you were going to be the task setter at the Nrm comps

Re: [Aus-soaring] Good morning

2011-06-23 Thread Paul Bart
Hmmm. Good morning DDD signed by DDD Are you sending these to yourself? And the list of course :) Cheers Paul On 24 June 2011 07:55, Christopher Mc Donnell wommamuku...@bigpond.comwrote: ** Good morning DDD Cloudy here. Your fault. DDD oxo

Re: [Aus-soaring] Going off the air until mid July

2011-05-24 Thread Paul Bart
you could say the same about oil... Yes. I often put it to the zealots, that nature developed humans with intelligence simply to restore the status quo, ie, to liberate all that carbon and to put it back into the atmosphere :) Cheers Paul On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Urs Rothacher

Re: [Aus-soaring] rigging

2011-05-18 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Harry I would agree that a second inspection is always a bonus, unless it leads to poorer initial inspection in the hope that the second inspection is likely to catch the omissions from the first inspection. However I do not think that is the problem some people have in this thread. It is the

Re: [Aus-soaring] rigging - insurance question

2011-05-18 Thread Paul Bart
Thanks Mike, that is what I thought. Could not see any other problem. So, the question arises, what do the people who do not provide a signature do when they rig their own gliderless and I assume wish to be insured? Paul On 19/05/2011 1:06 PM, Mike Cleaver wom...@netspeed.com.au wrote: Paul

Re: [Aus-soaring] Small creatures ...

2011-05-17 Thread Paul Bart
How about an electric fence. A member in our club being annoyed with the said creatures climbing into his glider via the main wheel, built an electric fence to surround the wheel to prevent access. I have seen the working prototype, but I am not quite sure if he actually used it in practice as the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Foka incident

2011-05-15 Thread Paul Bart
More importantly, if it did happen in Australia, is there a procedure that following the accident would resolve what the problem was? Cheers Paul On 16 May 2011 14:01, Matthew Gage m...@knightschallenge.com wrote: Rolf, in this I agree with Mike - there is no way that a duplicate control

Re: [Aus-soaring] Bonus Jet

2011-05-05 Thread Paul Bart
On 5 May 2011 22:15, erich wittstock deepb...@gmail.com wrote: ...some say oxygen is produced and carbon is sinked by trees. Little do they know that most of that cycle is done by our oceans and the little critters within. Thus most of our fossil fuels originate from our oceans. Let's blame

Re: [Aus-soaring] Antena length for Oz Flarm

2011-04-17 Thread Paul Bart
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 pb2...@gmail.com *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net; Chat

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ozflarm antenna length

2011-04-17 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Nigel Thank you for this explanation. I have wondered if it was an 1/8, but I thought it was too long, as my (inexpert) calculation indicated 38mm as compare to the 45 I am getting on the standard antenna, but granted, it is difficult to know to which point measure on the elbow, so few mm can

[Aus-soaring] Antena length for Oz Flarm

2011-04-16 Thread Paul Bart
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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Antena length for Oz Flarm

2011-04-16 Thread Paul Bart
range in some directions, then work on antenna positioning before anything else. On 17/04/2011, at 12:31 , Paul Bart wrote: 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

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: Boonah incident today

2011-04-10 Thread Paul Bart
Which glider is that (GSK)? Cheers Paul On 10 April 2011 18:05, Christopher Mc Donnell wommamuku...@bigpond.comwrote: Some info sent to me. a low approach in GSK with the right wrong contacting a tree and spinning the gilder round. The 13 is a write off and Tony was taken to Ipswitch

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: Boonah incident today

2011-04-10 Thread Paul Bart
il mare* On 10/04/2011 8:14, Peter Stephenson wrote: VH GSK Glider with other landing gear Manufacturer: ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER SEGELFLUGZEUGBAU Model: AS-K13 Serial number: 13257 On 10/04/2011 8:09 PM, Peter Stephenson wrote: K13? On 10/04/2011 8:06 PM, Paul Bart wrote: Which glider

Re: [Aus-soaring] Good morning

2011-04-10 Thread Paul Bart
Cheers Paul On 11 April 2011 08:09, Christopher Mc Donnell wommamuku...@bigpond.comwrote: Thanks Dave. Trying hard to join you, my daughter and your weather there. Anyone want a home in the Adelaide Hills? :-( What with all that bad weather and all :) Cheers Paul - Original

Re: [Aus-soaring] Oshkosh electric flight awards

2011-03-28 Thread Paul Bart
On 28 March 2011 12:26, DMcD slutsw...@gmail.com wrote: . A few people who die when falling off roofs when installing solar power or a few birds who die in wind-farms are very different to the problems caused by nuclear or coal immediately or long after the power has been generated. Well,

Re: [Aus-soaring] XC Soar on Android

2011-03-21 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Jim Which version of Galaxy Tam are you using? There seems to be Galaxy Tab 10.1 (P7100) and this one Galaxy Tab P1000, big difference in price between them Cheers Paul On 22 March 2011 03:59, Jim Staniforth staniforth...@yahoo.com wrote: Just installed XC Soar on a Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Re: [Aus-soaring] parachute

2011-03-17 Thread Paul Bart
Paul. BTW, I responded to Paul Mander's email, *before *I saw the one from Bob. Cheers, Gary - Original Message - *From:* Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net *Sent:* Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:23

Re: [Aus-soaring] State of mind

2011-03-17 Thread Paul Bart
, Gary - Original Message - *From:* Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net *Sent:* Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:23 PM *Subject:* Re: [Aus-soaring] parachute Did you not rant at someone recently

Re: [Aus-soaring] State of mind/breakaway groups

2011-03-17 Thread Paul Bart
tongue in cheek?), recent query on this forum as to why there should be 3 individual clubs (with a common purpose?), operating from this airfield. - Original Message - *From:* Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] parachute

2011-03-16 Thread Paul Bart
Did you not rant at someone recently for the very same thing you are engaging in now? note Please contact Bob McDonald by email or phone(0263376618) Paul On 17 March 2011 11:50, gstev...@bigpond.com wrote: So do I. It is a Strong Enterprises 26' Para Cushion (slim *back*). Date of

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air vent

2011-02-24 Thread Paul Bart
. I trust this helps. Kind regards to all Bernard -- *From:* aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] *On Behalf Of *Paul Bart *Sent:* Thursday, 24 February 2011 2:18 PM *To:* Discussion of issues

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air vent

2011-02-23 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Bernard Firstly let me say that I have no credentials in glider design, so please take my comments on that basis. Clearly, with the vents open, there is a considerable inflow into the cockpit. That is only possible if an equal amount of air leaves the cockpit. So I am wondering, would it not

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ipad

2011-02-08 Thread Paul Bart
What's cool about these systems is that they give the teenager on the Clapham omnibus all the UAV look and kill abilities of someone in Langley Virginia but at a fraction of the cost. Cool? And yes I have considered all of your post. Cheers Paul

Re: [Aus-soaring] 2010 grand prix concept.

2010-11-27 Thread Paul Bart
Nice video, but the alas the Earth is unlikely to be saved. I do not think that there is enough of those very clever people, typically airline captains to make difference :). Cheers Paul On 28 November 2010 13:00, mart m...@mca.nu wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KU5q1Nry6Y

Re: [Aus-soaring] How Big Are The Carbon Foot Prints?

2010-09-24 Thread Paul Bart
Ooops, appologies to Tom, whod did not post a picture of a can full of worms and to Todd who did Cheers Paul On 24 September 2010 16:49, Paul Bart pb2...@gmail.com wrote: On 24 September 2010 16:02, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: An even better one before getting

Re: [Aus-soaring] How Big Are The Carbon Foot Prints?

2010-09-24 Thread Paul Bart
On 24 September 2010 16:02, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: An even better one before getting involved in the minutae of calculating a carbon footprint is:  do we care and why? Well that is obvious, how do you expect the people producing those worms in a can Tom so

Re: [Aus-soaring] Am I getting through?

2010-07-10 Thread Paul Bart
Hi Paul Yes, you are getting through to the list and Robert's address is correct. Cheers Paul On 11 July 2010 09:39, Paul Mander p...@mander.net.au wrote: Hello Robert, I still don't know whether my emails re flexible solar panels have been getting to you. It would be a great pity, as

Re: [Aus-soaring] Puchacz Flick rolls

2010-04-18 Thread Paul Bart
...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] *On Behalf Of *Paul Bart *Sent:* Thursday, 15 April 2010 5:19 PM *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. *Subject:* Re: [Aus-soaring] Another video - different camera angle I am interested in the statement **all

Re: [Aus-soaring] Another video - different camera angle

2010-04-15 Thread Paul Bart
I am interested in the statement **all** of the white tape had split . I had the dubious pleasure :) to be shown the flick roll by Shane McCafrey who's ability as well as opinions on maters related to gliding I respect. I do not recall huge g-forces during the maneuver at all. I am pretty sure

Re: [Aus-soaring] Another video - different camera angle

2010-04-15 Thread Paul Bart
off completely. - Morgan Sandercock From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Paul Bart Sent: Thursday, 15 April 2010 5:19 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject

Re: [Aus-soaring] Another video - different camera angle

2010-04-11 Thread Paul Bart
H, yes I found it interesting as well, good job there was no threat on right Cheers Paul On 11 April 2010 20:55, Dave Donald icans...@y7mail.com wrote: I'm just curious about what type of check flight this was? They can have various flavours, but I've got some serious issues about this

Re: [Aus-soaring] Stall warning on gliders Re: NZ Accident Investigation

2010-04-11 Thread Paul Bart
On 12 April 2010 11:49, tom claffey to...@yahoo.com wrote: Or - just DON'T stall! Auto anythings can fail! [Airbus Pilot] Does that mean that you are very, very brave to fly the thing:) ??? If I remember correctly another airbus pilot told me that one is actually not flying it, just telling

Re: [Aus-soaring] NZ Accident Investigation

2010-04-10 Thread Paul Bart
On 10 April 2010 12:02, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.comwrote: I think the problem is caused by not thinking far enough ahead and getting caught with no (good) options and failure to prioritise the tasks at hand. It is called judgment training and there are attempts to put

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