[Aus-soaring] Two Seat Nationals Entries Are Now

2015-10-21 Thread Ross McLean
Narromine Gliding Club is proud to have been selected to hold the 20m and Open Class 2 Seat Nationals for the 5th consecutive year at Narromine from 14 February 2016 through 21 February 2016. The website is now set up to accept your entries! Simply click on the following link to go to the

[Aus-soaring] Two Seat Nationals Entries Are Now Open

2015-10-21 Thread Ross McLean
Narromine Gliding Club is proud to have been selected to hold the 20m and Open Class 2 Seat Nationals for the 5th consecutive year at Narromine from 14 February 2016 through 21 February 2016. The website is now set up to accept your entries! Simply click on the following link to go to the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aerodynamics

2015-08-26 Thread Ross McLean
Beautiful! And despite what CASA says, these guys had no problems mounting GoPro's on the wings. ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] try it out

2015-08-19 Thread Ross McLean
I certainly saw it before Derek posted his response Mark. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mark Newton Sent: Wednesday, 19 August 2015 2:31 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

[Aus-soaring] Embedded links in email posts to this forum

2015-08-18 Thread Ross McLean
I have noticed a few emails arriving in this forum which include just a website link and no other comment except something like Hey click on this! etc in the title. They are nasty and will usually install a trojan horse or some other nasty bug on your computer if you click on the link. SO

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: Micro burst

2015-08-15 Thread Ross McLean
Awesome!! No wonder a microburst can bring an airliner down. ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Aus-soaring] EGC, WWGC 13.5m

2015-08-15 Thread Ross McLean
_ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of go_soaring Sent: Sunday, 16 August 2015 10:56 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring

[Aus-soaring] 2016 TWO SEAT NATIONAL GLIDING COMPETITION

2015-06-28 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Everyone The GFA has once again ratified the Narromine Gliding Club and Narromine Airfield as the Competition host for the 2016 Australian Two Seat National Gliding Competition. It will mark the Fifth time this event has been held in Australia and the Narromine Gliding Club is just

Re: [Aus-soaring] From soaring to Drone racing.

2015-06-13 Thread Ross McLean
And he seemed like such a nice lovely guy _   Ross -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Justin

Re: [Aus-soaring] Advanced Soaring Made Easy now also available in French

2015-05-27 Thread Ross McLean
Congrat's Bernard. It is an outstanding publication worthy of the translation effort. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Future Aviation Sent: Thursday, 28 May 2015 12:56 AM To: Discussion of issues

[Aus-soaring] 2016 Australian Two Seat National Gliding Championship

2015-05-12 Thread Ross McLean
The GFA Sports Committee have approved Narromine Gliding Club as the host club for the 2016 Australian Two Seat National Gliding Championship. The competition will be held at Narromine in February 2016. Final approved dates will be announced shortly. As in the 2015 competition, the club plans

Re: [Aus-soaring] Two seater Nats

2015-05-04 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Ron Apparently there was some discussion about holding the comps at another venue. That didn't proceed so now NGC is seeking Sports committee ratification to hold them at Narromine in February. Will you come this time? Cheers, ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] varios, redundancy

2015-04-27 Thread Ross McLean
Yes, on several occasions. First time was halfway around the task in the Nationals. Always due to main battery failure so I lost the main flight computer and audio as well. The Winter got me home every time. I learned to soar on manual varios with no audio so it was just back to basics. On

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm support (still) non existant

2015-03-19 Thread Ross McLean
Nigel Andrews was the Australian Flarm manufacturer maybe he could help you. ROSS ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blanik Flights [Was] Early X/C pilots

2015-02-16 Thread Ross McLean
There was a long standing tradition for many years that Mark Bland and various co-pilots would fly the Blanik from Mt Beauty to Narromine and return during Narromine Cup week. ROSS _ From:

[Aus-soaring] Two Seat Nationals at Narromine

2015-01-24 Thread Ross McLean
http://www.narromineglidingclub.com.au/NarromineTwoSeat/FourthTwoSeat Nats.html http://www.narromineglidingclub.com.au/NarromineTwoSeat/FourthTwoSeat%20Nats.html Two Seat Nationals at Narromine are running close and hot. At Day 5 it is still anyone's comp to win. See the scoring on

Re: [Aus-soaring] ABC report benalla accident.

2015-01-02 Thread Ross McLean
it turns out like it did today and Perfect Planning Produced A Perfect Performance. It helps that he is also a superb soaring pilot I guess. _   Ross McLean -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun

[Aus-soaring] Glenn

2015-01-02 Thread Ross McLean
Yes, sorry about that. It was because I replied to Ron's post. _   Ross McLean  Mobile:   + 61 488 270 105 Telephone:   + 61 7 4325 4771 -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun

Re: [Aus-soaring] QLD flying over New Year long weekend

2014-12-29 Thread Ross McLean
_ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ben Coleman Sent: Tuesday, 30 December 2014 11

Re: [Aus-soaring] Australian Two Seat National Gliding Championship

2014-12-23 Thread Ross McLean
and a fun event for everyone. BERYL From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ross McLean Sent: Friday, 12 December 2014 2:55 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] Australian

[Aus-soaring] Australian Two Seat National Gliding Championship

2014-12-11 Thread Ross McLean
Entries are open for the Fourth Australian Two Seat National Gliding Championship at Narromine NSW. Competition Dates are: Tuesday January 20 2015 to Wednesday January 28 2015 If you are planning to enter you are strongly encouraged to lodge your entry form NOW. Click on the link below

[Aus-soaring] Pre-Loved XCOM 760 VHF

2014-12-09 Thread Ross McLean
If anyone has or knows of a pre-loved XCOM 760 VHF radio please let me know as I am in the market to buy one for my Pitts S1S Thanks in advance. ROSS _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105

Re: [Aus-soaring] Geoff Brown

2014-10-31 Thread Ross McLean
Lisa Trotter should have it Ron. ROSS -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders Sent: Friday, 31 October 2014 11:01 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Bizarre Comp Rules...

2014-10-28 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Michael The Competition Rules state that if a glider crosses the finish line then it is regarded as a valid finish. Jim's glider crossed the finish line, ergo a valid finish. The rules also call for the Competition Safety Committee, a peer pilot group formed from the attending experienced

Re: [Aus-soaring] Press

2014-10-22 Thread Ross McLean
Don't be too hard on them, it's a little country town newspaper, gliding is completely new to them and they got most of the details right. Goondiwindi is a very friendly town, the local council is bending over backwards to welcome gliding as a sport and the gliding conditions are outstanding.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Borgelt B500 stereo?

2014-10-02 Thread Ross McLean
I am usually sitting on my thermal centring aid ROSS Sent from my iPad On 2 Oct 2014, at 9:39, Greg Wilson g...@gregwilson.id.au wrote: Has anyone had experience flying with a Borgelt B500 and using it's stereo sound feature as a thermal centering aid? I've found XCSoar's thermal map

Re: [Aus-soaring] Would you fly on a pilotless plane?

2014-09-22 Thread Ross McLean
Has anyone else read QF32 by Richard de Crespigny? Might change your mind about the pilot and dog theory... ROSS _ ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

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

2014-08-24 Thread Ross McLean
Al, as I recall at the time the original concept was that the GPC would in fact be a L1 Independent Operator qualification. The requirement to still have an instructor endorse your logbook etc wasn't in the original spec. It came later as a result of the OFITTH influence. ROSS -Original

Re: [Aus-soaring] [KSChat] Staff Family and Friends Offer - 30% off Saver Lite and Saver Fares

2014-08-19 Thread Ross McLean
Thank you Justin, much appreciated. ROSS _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: Chat [mailto:chat-boun...@kingaroysoaring.com.au] On Behalf Of Justin

Re: [Aus-soaring] No vodka

2014-07-08 Thread Ross McLean
Lucky he had a ladder with him so he could climb down! LOL It's not the tow rope. On closer examination it is supporting the aircraft to prevent it falling to the ground. Gotta love the press, lumping this incident in with an 11 person skydiving fatality, .the second air crash in

Re: [Aus-soaring] battery power

2014-06-26 Thread Ross McLean
Hopefully, electric will triumph and we won't be burning non-renewables Where exactly do you figure the energy to recharge the batteries will be coming from?? ROSS _ -Original Message- From:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Contact information for David Burrell

2014-06-19 Thread Ross McLean
Replied off list. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Chris Runeckles Sent: Thursday, 19 June 2014 12:26 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Contact

Re: [Aus-soaring] Offtopic perhaps - but would be interested to read opinions

2014-06-18 Thread Ross McLean
Good Grief! Excluding colour blind pilots just doesn't make any sense at all to me. It may have once upon a time, before HF and VHF radio communication and mobile phones were commonplace and the Tower would give take off and landing clearances with Red or Green lights. But that went out with

Re: [Aus-soaring] Toulouse-Lautrec/ Henri Rousseau

2014-06-10 Thread Ross McLean
Click on Reply All, then change the Subject Heading and remove any previous email content. Voila Sent from my iPad On 10 Jun 2014, at 22:01, Peter Champness plchampn...@gmail.com wrote: How do I post a new thread? On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 9:01 PM, Peter Champness plchampn...@gmail.com

Re: [Aus-soaring] One blocked static port

2014-05-30 Thread Ross McLean
YAWN From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Justin Sinclair Sent: Saturday, 31 May 2014 10:04 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] One blocked static port When is

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3.

2014-05-14 Thread Ross McLean
Ouch! 1,600 lashes Sent from my iPad On 14 May 2014, at 16:08, Christopher McDonnell wommamuku...@bigpond.com wrote: “Drug Runner” http://www.arabnews.com/news/570566 From: Ross McLean Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:31 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring

[Aus-soaring] Aussie Gliding Team in France

2014-05-14 Thread Ross McLean
Our Aussie gliding team is ripping it up in Sisteron France at the World Gliding Grand Prix final. Bruce Taylor has won two days, Graham Parker has won a day and Tom Claffey has a Second Place. You can see it all and read about on the Australian Gliding Team Facebook page at:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Nimbus or SH backrest

2014-05-01 Thread Ross McLean
Hah! Good answer!! A friend of mine once described the Shorts as ...a wonderful aeroplane to fly, just don't look back over your shoulder at it when you get out after a flight.. ROSS Sent from my iPad On 1 May 2014, at 18:21, Justin Sinclair jjsincl...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Ahh Rob that

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wingspans

2014-04-29 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Ron I got it too But just FYI, Sports Class at the Easter Comps at Goondiwindi was run correctly by Boonah Club and in accordance with the National Sports and Club Class rules and also employed the same handicaps as the nationals. No rules were bent, broken or spindled to achieve this.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Is this a fake?

2014-03-26 Thread Ross McLean
Not to mention that the manoeuvre is aerodynamically impossible, even with the awesome capabilities of the F-35. ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] shipping opportunity

2014-03-21 Thread Ross McLean
The harder he works the luckier he gets, amazing isn't it? Good on you Bernard. ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Aus-soaring] IGC-approval for the Naviter Oudie-IGC flight recorder

2014-03-21 Thread Ross McLean
Al Sim has them for sale in Australia at Go Soaring. http://www.gosoaring.com.au/oudieIGC.php ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Saturday, 22 March 2014 8:02 AM To: Discussion of issues

Re: [Aus-soaring] I have zero memory these days

2014-03-13 Thread Ross McLean
Do you still have that picture Justin? I thought we sold it to Wikileaks to fund the new Arcus M. _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] HP Victor video

2014-03-10 Thread Ross McLean
Great video clip Derek, thank you for sharing. Whatever happened to the Handley Page HP 97 Intercontinetal Jet Airliner mentioned at the end of the video? It was designed to carry 122 passengers London to New York three times per day. At the time the Comet was only able to carry 36 passengers.

[Aus-soaring] Hand Held Radio Battery

2014-03-10 Thread Ross McLean
I am hoping someone can help me find a battery supplier for my VHF Handheld radio, the battery has finally given up. It is a Vertex Standard Pro V, VXA-150, and the battery product number is FNB-64. Thank you for any assistance. ROSS ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] HP Victor video

2014-03-10 Thread Ross McLean
Yep, good answer... ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Tuesday, 11 March 2014 1:32 PM To:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 126, Issue 16

2014-03-10 Thread Ross McLean
than Re: Contents of Aus-soaring digest... Today's Topics: 1. Woodstock weak link (Christopher McDonnell) 2. Re: HP Victor video (Mike Borgelt) 3. Hand Held Radio Battery (Ross McLean) 4. Re: Hand Held Radio Battery (Dennis) 5. Re: HP Victor video (Ross McLean

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 126, Issue 16

2014-03-10 Thread Ross McLean
-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ross McLean Sent: Tuesday, 11 March 2014 2:35 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 126, Issue 16 Ha Ha Ha very

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Website

2014-03-09 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Mark From the GFA Home page click GFA Members Info/Airworthiness/Docs/Forms That will take you to the Google Drive page for AW Documents or simply click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohCVmIwNkZxai0wY3M

Re: [Aus-soaring] Altair, Volklogger and B50 Vario for sale

2014-02-26 Thread Ross McLean
And the LX9000 is an outstanding unit! _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun

Re: [Aus-soaring] Record ratified

2014-02-03 Thread Ross McLean
Well done Peter Amazing speed. Maybe you don't need that 18m glider after all! Regards, ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On

Re: [Aus-soaring] The nationals: a proposal

2014-02-02 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Adam Firstly, congratulations on asking the hard questions. You have clearly put some thought into it and you are passionate about your sport. I will be very interested to hear/see other pilots point of view on your suggestions. My opinion differs from yours however, but nothing in this email

Re: [Aus-soaring] Email address wanted

2014-02-01 Thread Ross McLean
Dennis I think we all got your message the first time. You have now sent the same email 4 times. Cheers, ROSS -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of dennis hipperson Sent: Sunday, 2 February

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

2014-01-08 Thread Ross McLean
around. Ron On 8 January 2014 09:29, Ross McLean ross...@bigpond.net.au wrote: How is having a name instead of a number likely to lead to more confusion in the official contest turnpoint database or which turnpoint has been set? · Jandowie, Jandowie North, Jandowie Crossing

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

2014-01-08 Thread Ross McLean
Oh Mike, the probability for error goes through the roof when you have to enter the actual Lat and Long of the turn points. I think you must have your tongue firmly planted in your cheek on that answer. LOL ROSS

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

2014-01-08 Thread Ross McLean
from home, work, etc can see what they are doing is a bonus. We should NEVER look to define tasks for the benefit of spectators ahead of the competitors. I was actually opposed to this change until I got to use the new names Matt On 8 Jan 2014, at 19:29 , Ross McLean mailto:ross

Re: [Aus-soaring] Reactionaries

2014-01-08 Thread Ross McLean
what they are doing is a bonus. We should NEVER look to define tasks for the benefit of spectators ahead of the competitors. I was actually opposed to this change until I got to use the new names Matt On 8 Jan 2014, at 19:29 , Ross McLean ross...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Oh Mike

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

2014-01-07 Thread Ross McLean
From a competitor's point of view the new turnpoint naming convention of number/name is great as it avoids any possible confusion regarding which turnpoint has been set for the task. Also makes it much easier to input the task accurately into the logger/flight computer/gps whatever. Similarly, in

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

2014-01-07 Thread Ross McLean
How is having a name instead of a number likely to lead to more confusion in the official contest turnpoint database or which turnpoint has been set? . Jandowie, Jandowie North, Jandowie Crossing . Bobedah Town Hall, Bobedah Road Junc . Boggabilla, Boggabri .

[Aus-soaring] Wanted - Dittel Battery Box

2013-11-13 Thread Ross McLean
I want to fit a second battery to my LS8. The current one is housed in a Dittel battery Box so I want another one just like it. Anyone know who sells them in Australia?? I know I can buy it from Cumulus Soaring and/or Craggie but would rather buy locally if possible. Regards, ROSS

Re: [Aus-soaring] bohli compass for sale

2013-09-26 Thread Ross McLean
There's a weird old bloke down the street from me, got a long beard, wears some really strange clothes, mostly black. Says he can sort it out for you. Knows the manufacturer. I think his name is Martin, Marlin?? something like that. ROSS -Original Message- From:

[Aus-soaring] 20M Two Seat Nationals - Narromine

2013-09-25 Thread Ross McLean
Narromine Gliding Club are hosting the 20Metre 2 Seat Class National Gliding Championships from Thursday 28 November 2013 to Friday 6 December 2013 inclusive, with registration available from Wednesday 27 November. This is the second time this event has been held at Narromine Gliding Club, it

Re: [Aus-soaring] 20M Two Seat Nationals - Narromine

2013-09-25 Thread Ross McLean
Nationals - Narromine So the 2 seater comp overlaps the Narromine Cup? Are you going to combine the briefings? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ross McLean Sent: Wednesday, 25 September 2013 5:35 PM To: 'Discussion

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules

2013-09-12 Thread Ross McLean
Talk to Kerry Claffey, Derek. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Thursday, 12 September 2013 3:12 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] NSW

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge 20 problem

2013-09-08 Thread Ross McLean
Jarek The date issue will be related to the date/time set in your PDA. The Barogram issue is likely to be an intermittent spike in the log trace, I sometimes get this issue on my log trace as well, that would also possibly screw up your final glide and L/D calcs. ROSS From:

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

2013-07-22 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Pam Thanks for posting the results and Matthew Scutter did extremely well on the European's home turf. Congrat's Matthew!. I'm sorry to correct you on a highly pedantic point 1st : Wolfgang Janowitsch - Andreas LutzAUS but Austria is AUT not AUS (that's us) Cheers, ROSS -Original

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pretty clever....

2013-07-21 Thread Ross McLean
That is a really clever bit of iPad software. For $109 (US$100) you have a complete standby EFIS on you iPad and for another $10.50 you can drive it with X-Plane to practice at home. Love it. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Laminated birch

2013-07-16 Thread Ross McLean
Have you tried Aircraft Spruce and Specialty? They provide components, materials and products to aircraft homebuilders. I did a quick search on their site for Birch products and got the following hit. Please click on the link below. Hope it helps:

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: Cambridge

2013-06-11 Thread Ross McLean
A very sad day indeed. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Tuesday, 11 June 2013 10:11 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] FW: Cambridge Some of you may be

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Email

2013-06-04 Thread Ross McLean
What is it about this list that some people think it is ok to be so rude and ill mannered ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Rob Wintulich Sent: Wednesday, 5 June 2013 11:44 AM To: Discussion of

[Aus-soaring] Air France A330 Flight 447

2013-05-12 Thread Ross McLean
Just saw the 60 Minutes program on the Air France A330 crash in the Atlantic a few years ago. Unbelievable. The aircraft is in cruise on Auto pilot, flying through storms over the Equator at around 35,00ft. Three of the Pitot's ice up momentarily and the Auto pilot shuts off. PIC takes

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air France A330 Flight 447

2013-05-12 Thread Ross McLean
Thanks Mike Both really good articles on the crash and reasoning behind it. Though they do reinforce my view that if the pilots were trained to recognise and correct a stall situation the accident would not have occurred. Clearly Full power stick forward isn't what was being taught in airline

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air France A330 Flight 447

2013-05-12 Thread Ross McLean
Ha Ha ha bang goes my glider pilot training theory in a puff of dirty smoke. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Monday, 13 May 2013 11:27 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Come Get It Trophy

2013-05-09 Thread Ross McLean
Very achievable Jim, only 786.2km point to point according to SeeYou. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of jim crowhurst Sent: Thursday, 9 May 2013 8:22 PM To: aus soaring Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Come

Re: [Aus-soaring] 2013 Multi Class Nationals at Kingaroy

2013-04-27 Thread Ross McLean
-soaring] 2013 Multi Class Nationals at Kingaroy Sorry Ross i have found how to pay and done so. I cant remembercan i camp on the Kingaroy airfield?? \ rgds ron On 25 April 2013 12:22, Ross McLean ross...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Hi Everyone The 2013 Multi Class Nationals

[Aus-soaring] 2013 Multi Class Nationals at Kingaroy

2013-04-24 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Everyone The 2013 Multi Class Nationals will be held at Kingaroy from October 14th to October 25th 2013. The competition website is http://www.kingaroynationals.com http://www.kingaroynationals.com/ Please enter online using the Entry Form provided on the competition website. We

Re: [Aus-soaring] Old Peschges vario

2013-04-17 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Trevor Try Paul Remde at Cumulus Soaring http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/ p...@remde.us Or you could try calling Peschges in Germany (49-241-563021) ROSS _ From:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hangarage near Sydney

2013-04-16 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Mark Tom's right about the hangarage rates at Bankstown, Camden isn't that bad but is more expensive then Wedderburn. Hoxton Park would have been ideal but they have built houses on it now. Camden would be my choice, it is a sport aviation haven, there are a several RV's based out there,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Qld Easter comp.

2013-04-09 Thread Ross McLean
Class: Adam Woolley, Richard Hoskings, Jo Davis 2 seaters: Team Kingaroy (Schmidt/Donald), Team Keepit (Harry/Wendy), Team JSR (Ralph +) Novice: Leon Moran cheers Kerrie _ From: Ross McLean ross...@bigpond.net.au To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia

[Aus-soaring] Germany - Shipping Container Space Available

2013-04-08 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Everyone Narromine Gliding Club is shipping a Duo Discus trailer from Germany in the next two weeks and has space available in the container. Delivery from Germany to East Coast of Australia. If anyone is interested in shipping with the trailer please contact Beryl Hartley direct on

Re: [Aus-soaring] Qld Easter comp.

2013-04-07 Thread Ross McLean
Mike, click on the link below to see the full results. http://www.soaringspot.com/qldeast2013/results/ It was a Kingaroy clean sweep. Bruce Taylor actually won 3 of the four days that he flew and came second on the other. However on the two days he didn't fly Lisa Trotter came home in

Re: [Aus-soaring] Low cost avionics

2013-03-24 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Mike I'm just guessing, but I would confidently estimate that the landed cost of an ASH31mi plus trailer, tow out gear etc would be in excess of $250K. I am happy for Bernard to correct me here. So more more money than sense doesn't really apply in this case. As a matter of interest the

Re: [Aus-soaring] See You Flight Analysis

2013-03-22 Thread Ross McLean
Peter and Lisa Trotter use SeeYou extensively for flight analysis and teach the best techniques on all of their caching courses (GlideFast). I would suggest they would be your best source of information on the value of the product. Personally I use it all the time for both task planning (uploads

[Aus-soaring] Astir CS 77 For Sale

2013-03-18 Thread Ross McLean
Narromine Gliding Club are selling their venerable Astir CS 77 Comes with: . Fully enclosed trailer . Current Form 2 . TT 3,795hrs . Borgelt B50,B57 . XCOM 760 radio . Flarm . Volkslogger Asking price is $14,000 ONO For enquiries

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: pemet errors

2012-11-18 Thread Ross McLean
Thanks Bernie ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Bernie Baer Sent: Sunday, 18 November 2012 4:06 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Fw: pemet errors FYI - Original

Re: [Aus-soaring] PMET FORECAST SITE ERRORS

2012-11-17 Thread Ross McLean
Getting the same problem and don't know who to contact. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Simon Rammelt Sent: Saturday, 17 November 2012 7:41 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject:

[Aus-soaring] 20m Two Seat National Championships - Narromine 2013

2012-11-07 Thread Ross McLean
Narromine Gliding Club is hosting the 20Metre 2 Seat Class National Gliding Championships at Narromine from Tuesday 22 January 2013 - Thursday 31 January 2013 inclusive. This is only the second time this class has competed nationally and the first time it has been held as a separate National

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wide white PVC tape

2012-10-25 Thread Ross McLean
Bowlus Maxi Gap Seal Tape You can buy it from Bruce Taylor in Australia brucetaylo...@bigpond.com.au or online from the US at Cumulus Soaring http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/bowlus.htm Cheers, ROSS -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] BORING: Qld States, Day 2

2012-10-01 Thread Ross McLean
No link to the scores on the comp website but go to http://www.soaringspot.com/gq2012/results/ ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Monday, 1 October 2012 7:00 PM To: Aus Soaring Subject:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Bluetooth Pairing LX Nano to iPad

2012-09-14 Thread Ross McLean
Until recently, I like you, assumed Blue Tooth was a standard. It isn't. There is a standard implementation which most companies seem to follow, however apparently manufacturers can implement their own proprietary version of Blue Tooth. Nokia do it with their mobile phones, BMW do it with their

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

2012-09-11 Thread Ross McLean
Fundamentally you can't. But there are a number of rules that are like that, unenforceable in practical terms. At the end of the day if someone wants to cheat it's hard to stop them. Peer pressure is amazingly powerful and anyone cheating will eventually be found out. After which they are

Re: [Aus-soaring] Four Corners tonight

2012-09-03 Thread Ross McLean
I recently completed my BFR at Camden. My instructor was Dominic James, hadn't realised who he was until I watched this clip. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Peter Carey Sent: Monday, 3 September 2012 10:14

Re: [Aus-soaring] Narromine Cup Week 2012

2012-08-30 Thread Ross McLean
Seems to be a problem with the hosting service. I am working with them at the moment. ROSS _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: aus-soaring-boun

Re: [Aus-soaring] Narromine Cup Week 2012

2012-08-30 Thread Ross McLean
No Mal, as usual you are not correct. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mal Bruce Sent: Thursday, 30 August 2012 10:52 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Narromine Cup Week 2012

Re: [Aus-soaring] Narromine Cup Week 2012

2012-08-29 Thread Ross McLean
It's not my site Derek it is the Bathurst Club. Works fine on my Firefox, try clearing your cache and then retry. Regards, ROSS _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7

[Aus-soaring] Narromine Cup Week 2012

2012-08-28 Thread Ross McLean
Discus and a Grob Twin Astir available for hire for one-on-one coaching. G's coaching is provided at no cost to GFA members. Hope to see you there. ROSS _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270

[Aus-soaring] Kingaroy Club Sports Class Nationals

2012-08-26 Thread Ross McLean
Hi Everyone On behalf of Greg Schmidt: This e-mail is a reminder to those of you that are intending to fly at the Club Sports Class nationals at Kingaroy from the 8th to 19th of October that the late payment fee of $50 will be added to all payments after September 1st. For those of you that

Re: [Aus-soaring] LX9000 for sale

2012-08-14 Thread Ross McLean
_ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ian Mc Phee Sent: Monday, 13 August 2012 9:42 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glide ratio

2012-05-17 Thread Ross McLean
for a problem that probably won't affect anyone who doesn't thrash the crap out of a 40 year old glider never really intended for aeros? Tom _ From: Ross McLean ross...@bigpond.net.au To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glide ratio

2012-05-16 Thread Ross McLean
These guys (Blanix Aerobatic team) are not only the ones that found the original problem causing the Blanik to be grounded in the first place, they are also responsible for the development of the STC fix, which everyone who has a grounded Blanik can now choose to apply. They have designed and

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