[Aus-soaring] 54th Australian Multiclass Nationals and Pre-Worlds

2015-04-19 Thread Tim Shirley
but it will grow quickly. and if you are planning to attend please bookmark the site. Please also pass the link on to anyone in Australia or overseas who you think may be interested. Please contact me through the site or at my private email address if you need more information. -- Cheers /Tim Shirley

Re: [Aus-soaring] Syndicates

2015-03-23 Thread Tim Shirley
agreements they could share with the original questioner on a private basis. Although I am very happy with my current syndicate arrangements, I agree with Mike that the ideal number of syndicate members is an odd number less than 3. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 24

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM update

2015-03-14 Thread Tim Shirley
of it. Just look out the window - no version changes required but make sure your specs are up to spec. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 14/03/2015 6:54 PM, Matthew Scutter wrote: FYI: FLARM has now published it's latest update - v6. It's available here: http://flarm.com

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competitive club class sailplane wanted to buy.

2015-02-18 Thread Tim Shirley
Benalla next 2 years will be multiclass, not Club Class. I rather doubt that the winning glider in January 2017 will have cost less than $60K. :) Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 18/02/2015 9:12 PM, Justin Sinclair wrote: Hi all, I am chasing a competitive

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

2015-02-16 Thread Tim Shirley
I believe that a Blanik held the Free Distance 2 seat record in Australia for many years. Something like Waikerie to Narromine? Someone with access to historical information such as old AG magazines, (or with a longer memory) may recall better than I can. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é

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

2015-02-16 Thread Tim Shirley
If you want a messenger to continue delivering messages, it would be best not to start by shooting them. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 17/02/2015 2:03 PM, Christopher McDonnell wrote: Records are just that. RECORDS! *From:* Tim Shirley mailto:tshir

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

2015-02-16 Thread Tim Shirley
There is a list of current records, but (to the best of my knowledge) no archive of previous holders. I could be wrong. I was, once. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 17/02/2015 1:10 PM, Christopher McDonnell wrote: Surely there is an accessible permanent archive

[Aus-soaring] Benalla Nationals and Pre-Worlds

2015-01-18 Thread Tim Shirley
that Benalla is a full time operation throughout the season (November to March) and pilots wishing to prepare and practice are welcome at any time. -- Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ian Grant

2015-01-15 Thread Tim Shirley
Replied privately Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 16/01/2015 8:42 AM, Adam Woolley wrote: Hello All, Does anyone have Ian Grants contact details? He's the owner of a Ventus, VTM from VIC? Cheers, WPP ___ Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] spin training

2014-12-25 Thread Tim Shirley
for training people who are going to fly modern gliders. The way forward won't be found by looking in the rear view mirror :) Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 26/12/2014 10:15 AM, Harry wrote: Hi All, I wrote the attached article and it received a few comments, both

Re: [Aus-soaring] IS-28B CQC's last flying day:

2014-12-23 Thread Tim Shirley
in an experimental category aircraft of any kind. Seems to me that our sport spends far too much of its time and energy flogging dead horses. Merry Christmas to all. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 24/12/2014 8:27 AM, Greg Wilson wrote: The USA were the only country

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tasman New Vario

2014-12-05 Thread Tim Shirley
a backup power supply onboard the instrument. So what are the options? Oh, and a reminder to all, I still have a very nice Discus for sale at a very reasonable price :) Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 6/12/2014 2:26 PM, Mike Borgelt wrote: Imitation

Re: [Aus-soaring] date problem - older loggers

2014-11-30 Thread Tim Shirley
an upgrade. I don't think anyone can expect an item of electronic equipment to last for ever, and these have lasted far longer than most. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 1/12/2014 1:17 AM, Ron Sanders wrote: Regards how widespread this is Pam i do not know but i

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

2014-10-28 Thread Tim Shirley
look in a mirror. And be very sure of what you see. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 28/10/2014 2:06 PM, Texler, Michael wrote: The caveat should be in place that the crash was a result of your own poor decision making. Now what constitutes poor decision making

[Aus-soaring] For Sale

2014-10-16 Thread Tim Shirley
Tim Shirley 0417 268 073 or tshir...@internode.on.net. -- Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http

Re: [Aus-soaring] Unsubscribe

2014-09-16 Thread Tim Shirley
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent Thomas Jefferson, I believe. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 17/09/2014 12:30 PM, Jim Staniforth wrote: But using Catherine Conway's selective deafness technique is an option

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cost, hail damage

2014-09-11 Thread Tim Shirley
comments are only making it worse. Stop it, please. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 12/09/2014 7:27 AM, Justin Sinclair wrote: Hi Simon, unfortunately that is a Schleicher model, no amount of money short of the GDP of NewZealand will fix

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

2014-09-02 Thread Tim Shirley
seriously inconvenienced. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 3/09/2014 1:10 PM, Ron Sanders wrote: If I had a license for gliding just like my PPL I would probably (most likely) still join a club. I still like talking gliding at the end of the day, I still like comparing

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

2014-09-02 Thread Tim Shirley
To quote Groucho Marx: I would not join any club that would be willing to have me as a member. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 3/09/2014 2:48 PM, Mike Borgelt wrote: So only 23 years after the Gawler Gliding Club was formed the GFA gets around to enabling

[Aus-soaring] RANGA Scholarship Reminder

2014-06-20 Thread Tim Shirley
. If you are not eligible yourself, consider someone in your club as a possibility and encourage them. -- Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

Re: [Aus-soaring] Position Info

2014-06-04 Thread Tim Shirley
If it would be useful , it can be added to the membership system easily. It would of course be optional. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 05/06/2014 14:49, Morgan wrote: In answer to the original question, one good feature of the SSA (American) website

[Aus-soaring] GFA Awards 2014 and RANGA Scholarship

2014-05-22 Thread Tim Shirley
recipient in a year, or none if no suitable nominations are received. To nominate someone for these awards please send a nomination (with an accompanying citation) to Tim Shirley at it_ad...@glidingaustralia.org mailto:e...@glidingaustralia.org, or tshir...@internode.on.net mailto:tshir

[Aus-soaring] Midweek positions at GCV for season 2014-2015

2014-05-13 Thread Tim Shirley
pass this message to them and ask them to contact me directly. -- Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http

Re: [Aus-soaring] confor foam

2014-04-06 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, Under Airworthiness-Docs/Forms AIR0003 Crashworthiness.pdf Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 07/04/2014 11:28, Gary Stevenson wrote: These people get the foam in a large billet, and will cut you a piece to the size and thickness required. From memory

Re: [Aus-soaring] Colibri II re-calibration

2014-03-26 Thread Tim Shirley
I believe that Mike Borgelt can do it. Also, any accredited instrument repair workshop (one that calibrates ASI or Altimeter). The manual gives calibration instructions for use by the place that does it. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 27/03/2014 12:32, Ben

Re: [Aus-soaring] Colibri II re-calibration

2014-03-26 Thread Tim Shirley
, assuming you still have it. If your Colibri II is older than 5 years it must be a fairly early model :) Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 27/03/2014 13:28, Mike Borgelt wrote: Hi Ben, We can do it for you. A$99 plus shipping. best if you include a return Express bag

Re: [Aus-soaring] Colibri II re-calibration

2014-03-26 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi Geoff, The Colibri II Approval document was issued on 25 Feb 2012. No Colibri II calibration can predate this so your point (1) applies to all of them. As a result the only situation where Ben's C II would need calibration is if he has lost his certificate. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra

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

2014-03-21 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, This is a new type of Oudie, which contains within it a secure flight recorder. It is in a casing slightly larger (in thickness) than the existing instrument. It is not IGC approval for existing Oudies. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 22/03/2014 08

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Website

2014-03-09 Thread Tim Shirley
Mark, You don't need to log in. It is best not to use Internet Explorer. Contact me off list please. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 10/03/2014 11:17, Mark Fisher wrote: I have been trying to open the shared google docs folders from the GFA website

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Website

2014-03-09 Thread Tim Shirley
appearing. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 10/03/2014 12:09, Mark Fisher wrote: Thanks for the advice thus far. I am having same issue in Chrome and Firefox (dont use IE) any ideas? Cookies tec?? Cheers mark On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 10:50 AM, Tim Shirley tshir

Re: [Aus-soaring] See You for PC

2014-03-03 Thread Tim Shirley
to discuss it as the company is quite active in responding. I have also found them quick in their response to emails. I wrote my own flight analysis program many years ago, when SeeYou was just starting up. I can assure you it is not even close to easy. Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é

Re: [Aus-soaring] Simultaneous Record Claims

2014-02-14 Thread Tim Shirley
of batteries that prevents it. Gliding is no longer a sport conducted individually in private, and never will be again. Congrats to Matt and Allan. And I look forward to Simon's imminent return to our sport :) Cheers /Tim Shirley/ /tra dire é fare c' é mezzo il mare/ On 15/02/2014 08:28

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

2014-01-07 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, Waypoint files can have both a code value and a full name. Loggers (and See You) can generally use either. There is good reason for this, because there are two sets of users - the pilots, who should use the code, and the public, who should see the full name.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Colibri II

2013-12-16 Thread Tim Shirley
The task needs a name. On 16/12/2013 08:27, Brian Kranz wrote: I have the same problem Jenny... I save a waypoint/task file in .cup format from SeeYou (desktop) onto a microSD card I then load that .cup file into the oudie and it works fine...turnpoints and task gets load correctly. I then

Re: [Aus-soaring] Colibri II

2013-12-09 Thread Tim Shirley
By moving two pages to the right of the main (vario) screen in the C II (Task Navigation), and pressing the button, you are able to directly enter a task into the instrument. By moving to the Setup page and selecting Logger, you can enter pilot and glider details. The task in a CUP file

Re: [Aus-soaring] UK reducing bureaucracy: if they can do it, can we?

2013-12-01 Thread Tim Shirley
Not much good if it is only on Wednesday. :) Untitled Document Cheers /Tim/ /tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare/ On 3/12/2013 03:45, Pam wrote: MailEngine The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Department for Transport announced plans to remove unnecessary bureaucracy from the U.K.

[Aus-soaring] Colibri/F for sale

2013-11-12 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, As a result of an upgrade I have a Colibri/F for sale. This is a later model Colibri with the touch pad buttons, micro SD card interface and V5.0 firmware, and an embedded but separate flarm unit. The flarm data comes out on a separate cable to the GPS data, so you can't use this as

Re: [Aus-soaring] Initial issue medicals driver's licence

2013-10-13 Thread Tim Shirley
Doctors aren't time travelers, right? That depends whether you are “a” doctor or “the” doctor. Cheers Tim Tra dire e fare c’è mezzo il mare From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mark Newton Sent:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Email address for Lars Zehnder

2013-09-30 Thread Tim Shirley
I have replied offline Cheers Tim Tra dire e fare c’è mezzo il mare -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Roger Druce Sent: Monday, 30 September 2013 18:14 To: Discussion of issues relating

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules

2013-09-15 Thread Tim Shirley
These handicaps and reference weights are set by the GFA Handicap Committee which consists of a number of very experienced pilots, and operates through the National Competition Committee headed by Tom Claffey. I suspect it would be more productive to address and queries or concerns about

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-13 Thread Tim Shirley
, but let’s be honest—isn’t that what some of them are? You also seem to be upset by his questioning of the requirement of a 5 hour flight for competition pilots. Are our rules so perfect that there is no room to challenge them? Tim Shirley has indicated that the “5 hour flight” is an insurance

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-13 Thread Tim Shirley
the opportunity to fly a bit more yourself instead of working for the enjoyment of all of us. Cath Sent from my iPhone On 13/09/2013, at 7:35 PM, Tim Shirley tshir...@internode.on.net wrote: Hmm, What I said, is that our insurers require a Competitors licence as a qualification for entry

[Aus-soaring] On Entering Competitions

2013-09-13 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, As someone else remarked, competition flying is fun. It is challenging, it gives you a benchmark, it allows you to learn from better pilots, and it forces you not to be lazy – every morning someone tells you where to go, and quite often it’s not the place (or the distance) you would

Re: [Aus-soaring] National Rules

2013-09-11 Thread Tim Shirley
On 11 September 2013 10:12, Tim Shirley tshir...@internode.on.net wrote: Rules (and local rules) for State Competitions are set by State Associations. It has been usual for State Associations in recent times to adopt Nationals Rules, but to make some local rules in regard to things like entry

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-10 Thread Tim Shirley
Rules (and local rules) for State Competitions are set by State Associations. It has been usual for State Associations in recent times to adopt Nationals Rules, but to make some local rules in regard to things like entry requirements so as to allow less experienced pilots to enter. It’s

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licence renewal

2013-09-09 Thread Tim Shirley
] Competition licence renewal Why do we have the competition licence? It used to be the Silver badge was the necessary qualification. What does the competition licence add to safety or anything else? Yours Peter Champness On Sep 9, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Tim Shirley tshir...@internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge 20 problem

2013-09-08 Thread Tim Shirley
be the flarm switching rapidly between gps and barometric pressure. I will try my other pda and then the volkslogger. Could it be a winpilot thing? Jim jar...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Hi Jim, Tim Shirley suggested changing the Cambridge internal battery. I did this (the voltage jumped

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge 20 problem

2013-09-08 Thread Tim Shirley
the flarm and the pda. Do either of these have a internal battery? Sent from Samsung Mobile Tim Shirley tshir...@internode.on.net wrote: It is almost certainly the internal battery. I have seen this type of erratic behaviour quite a few times. I’m not saying that with 100% certainty

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licence renewal

2013-09-08 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi Ross, This is an FAI document not a GFA one, and the requirements may therefore be set by someone else. However, I will talk to Beryl and see what may be done. Cheers Tim Tra dire e fare c’è mezzo il mare From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Contact lenses, laser surgery etc

2013-08-18 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, A long time ago in a universe far far away, the most important instruments used to run a gliding competition was several pairs of binoculars, because observation was required at both the start and finish lines. In those days, I came on a guy running a finish line who asked me to

Re: [Aus-soaring] Colin Collum

2013-08-10 Thread Tim Shirley
I have responded offlist. Cheers Tim Tra dire e fare c’è mezzo il mare From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Gary Stevenson Sent: Saturday, 10 August 2013 18:52 To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] New Rules: On the grapevine...

2013-08-09 Thread Tim Shirley
Even in the realms of rumour and fantasy, this suggestion is stunningly silly. The number of ways in which this won't work are beyond counting. One thing I can say for certain. I will never be a contest official or a competitor at any competition where this is a rule. What exactly is broken,

[Aus-soaring] GFA Awards and Trophies

2013-07-16 Thread Tim Shirley
Irvine Trophy (longest X/C flight on handicap in the season). These trophies are awarded on application and require a valid IGC file as evidence. Please send applications to Tim Shirley at e...@glidingaustralia.org mailto:tshir...@internode.on.net or tshir...@internode.on.net In addition

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wind Turbines cause turbulence risk?

2013-07-12 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, Bob I do urge you not to leave the list. I’m a supporter of free speech on this forum. I don’t think it is a good idea that contributors here are limited in what they can say, or the topics they choose to pursue. Readers should be free to judge contributors by the nature and

[Aus-soaring] FW: Cambridge

2013-06-11 Thread Tim Shirley
Some of you may be interested in this news. The end of an era. Cheers Tim Tra dire e fare c’è mezzo il mare Are you all aware that Cambridge Aero has ceased trading? They no longer manufacture, repair or maintain the 302 series of flight recorders. Below is an e-mail from

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Email

2013-06-04 Thread Tim Shirley
. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Email Received the May GFA Newsletter from the GFA Executive Officer on the 30/5/13, included an item from yourself, and yes caught in the spam filter. Is this the item referred to? Jeff Farrow - Original Message - From: Tim Shirley mailto:tshir

Re: [Aus-soaring] A,B,C Certificate tests

2013-04-14 Thread Tim Shirley
http://www.glidingaustralia.org/GFA-Sport/fai-forms.html Cheers Tim Tra dire e fare c’è mezzo il mare -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Catherine Conway Sent: Sunday, 14 April 2013 17:01

Re: [Aus-soaring] A,B,C Certificate tests

2013-04-14 Thread Tim Shirley
April 2013 17:18 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] A,B,C Certificate tests The claim form is there but not the tests Sent from my iPhone On 14/04/2013, at 4:32 PM, Tim Shirley tshir...@internode.on.net wrote: http://www.glidingaustralia.org

[Aus-soaring] Flarm and OLC

2013-04-03 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, See below. Those of you who are using files downloaded from Flarms to claim OLC flights will need to upgrade firmware. It's not a bad idea to stay on the latest version anyway. This was in response to a query from a club member who had his flight rejected by OLC a couple of days

Re: [Aus-soaring] Bad air/Outlandings

2013-03-17 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi Gary, I was the retrieve crew. The incident occurred at the pre-worlds in Rieti Italy in 2007. The glider was a DG300 owned by the gliding club there. I will not identify the pilot, it is his business if he wishes to make himself known. The glider landed safely on a 40-45 degree

Re: [Aus-soaring] Boring

2013-03-07 Thread Tim Shirley
The best handicap system I have heard of for gliding (admittedly theroretical) worked like this. 1. At the start of the competition each pilot nominates the value of his or her glider. These valuations are made public. 2. The handicaps are then based on the pilots

Re: [Aus-soaring] Electric replacement for quad bikes around airfields

2013-03-06 Thread Tim Shirley
Many years ago I saw one member of this list towing a Bocian to the launch point with a mountain bike, after his car had broken down :) Cheers Tim Tra dire e fare c’è mezzo il mare -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] FLARM-IGC flight recorders - security update and revised IGC-approval

2013-02-18 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, This change relates only to IGC approved Flarms. LX Red Box Flarm-IGC and LX Mini-Box Flarm IGC are the affected devices. . The upgrade is to resolve a logger security issue in IGC-approved Flarm devices and does not affect the actual Flarm functionality. No action is needed for

Re: [Aus-soaring] Handicaps

2013-02-16 Thread Tim Shirley
Handicaps are determined by a committee appointed by the Sports Committee of GFA. It is currently chaired by Tobi Geiger, and other members include Bruce Taylor, Hank Kauffmann and Peter Temple. This information I found quite easily on the GFA website :) I am sure they would be willing to

Re: [Aus-soaring] 50' obstacle clearance rule

2012-10-14 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi Mark, As a general comment, making mandatory rules for obstacle clearance for aircraft without a throttle lever seems a bit silly. If I'm faced with missing a tree by less than a wingspan or hitting the fence at the end of the paddock I know which one I will be choosing. And why would

Re: [Aus-soaring] Vertica Sports V2

2012-10-04 Thread Tim Shirley
I thought that the V2 went out of fashion in April 1945. Untitled Document Cheers /Tim/ /tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare/ On 5/10/2012 08:03, Mike Borgelt wrote: At 10:29 PM 4/10/2012, you wrote: If you hear of anyone looking for a V2 , I might be cheaper than the other guy. Cheers

[Aus-soaring] Multiclass Nationals - Benalla 2013

2012-10-01 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, Just a reminder that the earlybird entries for the Multiclass Nationals at Benalla in January 2013 will close at the end of October. 41 entries so far. http://www.deltaone.id.au/BenallaMulti13 See you there! -- Untitled Document Cheers /Tim/ /tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare/

Re: [Aus-soaring] Trunpoint Exchange

2012-09-19 Thread Tim Shirley
It's not you. I have emailed John about it - no doubt others have too - as I have some new waypoints for the Multiclass Nationals to have published. Watch this space... Untitled Document Cheers /Tim/ /tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare/ On 20/09/2012 09:09, Mike Borgelt wrote: Is anyone

[Aus-soaring] B500 wanted

2012-09-12 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, Wanted - Borgelt B500. In order to standardise Club glider instruments GCV wishes to buy a second-hand Borgelt B500 vario/averager/final glide computer. Contact Rob Dorning at rob...@softdawn.net, or (03) 9489 4298. If anyone is changing or upgrading from one of these instruments

Re: [Aus-soaring] One man rigging tools.

2012-09-04 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi Don, I have a professionally made Cobra one-person rigging stand which works well with a clamshell trailer. It has only been used half a dozen times since new, and is unmarked. I am seriously considering selling mine as it is not being used - I live next door to the airfield and the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club accounting

2012-08-22 Thread Tim Shirley
Then again, a leather-bound journal and ledger would do the job. No electricity required, and it got a lot easier since the last major upgrade was released (on 14th February 1966). Of course, this solution does require a knowledge of writing - without a keyboard or spell checker - and

[Aus-soaring] Awards and Trophies

2012-07-24 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, Just a reminder that the expiry date for applications for this year's trophies is 31st July. These are for: Wally Woods Trophy - Longest Flight off the stick Bob Irvine Trophy - Longest flight on handicap distance Martin Warner Trophy - Greatest Gain of height The eligible period is

Re: [Aus-soaring] Awards and Trophies

2012-07-24 Thread Tim Shirley
/olc-2.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=2195600 1016km in the LS4 http://www.onlinecontest.org/olc-2.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=2205849 891km 'OR' in the LS4 Kind Regards, -Matthew On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 7:54 PM, Tim Shirley tshir...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi all, Just a reminder

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge 302 series

2012-07-23 Thread Tim Shirley
Sending the file off list. Untitled Document Cheers /Tim/ /tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare/ On 24/07/2012 07:15, Pam Kurstjens wrote: Can someone please point me to where I can download the Cambridge program 300UtilityPC 2.56.exe for connecting a 302 to a PC? The link from the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Only in US of America

2012-07-19 Thread Tim Shirley
Title: Untitled Document And one, no doubt, was with the carabinieri. Cheers Tim tra dire e

Re: [Aus-soaring] Benalla Nationals

2012-07-12 Thread Tim Shirley
Www.deltaone.id.au/benallamulti13 Its in the Gfa calendar and it has been open for a couple of months. Cheers Tim Sent from my Motorola ATRIX™ -Original message- From: Robert Hart ha...@interweft.com.au To: Soaring in Australia aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thu, 12 Jul

[Aus-soaring] GFA Awards and RANGA Scholarship

2012-06-10 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, Just a reminder that the nomination period for all GFA Awards and for the RANGA Scholarship are currently open. For details, see the GFA website at

Re: [Aus-soaring] self declared fitness

2012-05-18 Thread Tim Shirley
Sorry, that does not answer the question. Where is the evidence that pilots with a Class 2 medical are safer? Cheers /Tim/ /tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare/ On 18/05/2012 18:16, Texler, Michael wrote: I wonder what statistical evidence there is for the added safety value of the

[Aus-soaring] GFA Awards and Trophies

2012-05-09 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, The nomination period for GFA Trophies and Awards is now open, and will close on July 31st. Details of the various awards, and the nomination process, can be found on the GFA website at

[Aus-soaring] 51st Multiclass Nationals - Benalla

2012-04-29 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, This is to advise that entries for the 51st Multiclass Nationals are now open - see the competition website at www.deltaone.id.au/BenallaMulti13 for details and online entry form. The event will run from 7th-18th January at Benalla, and we look forward to seeing the usual suspects

Re: [Aus-soaring] Radio near collision.

2012-04-19 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, It's not quite right to suggest that it is only glider pilots who need training. A recent radio exchange at Benalla went something like this: Cessna XXX 10 miles SE Benalla maintaining 4500 ft overflying for Mangalore Cessna XXX glider YYY, be aware there are approximately 6 gliders

Re: [Aus-soaring] Easements in the air

2012-03-24 Thread Tim Shirley
I'm not sure what Terry's neighbour was growing... or perhaps he is the president of the local nudist club... Perhaps some perspective is needed. Outlandings are a normal part of our sport and almost all go well. Expecting the worst is not a good way to build confidence. In 35 years of

[Aus-soaring] Radio (was something about the waggling of wings)

2012-03-22 Thread Tim Shirley
The difference in standards comes from a couple of reasons. The first is that most of the radios we use were designed with the assumption that a good supply of reliable power was available from the alternator, and probably little design attention was paid to transmit performance with depleted

Re: [Aus-soaring] Radio (was something about the waggling of wings)

2012-03-22 Thread Tim Shirley
Mike (both Mikes), Spot on, thanks. Radio is most useful at the end of a flight. Whether to report an outlanding, announce our arrival or fit in to circuit traffic, it's nearly always in the last 10 mins of flight that it does most good. Therefore, we need batteries, wiring, and all the

Re: [Aus-soaring] DG Licenses for old LS and DG Gliders

2012-03-19 Thread Tim Shirley
It must cost quite a bit to maintain all the paperwork and engineering expertise for the older gliders and if they are going to stay in business someone has to pay the bills. I guess some factories might just load up the price of new gliders, or their repair prices, or their price for

Re: [Aus-soaring] World Gliding Championships 2015

2012-03-08 Thread Tim Shirley
And both worthy of congratulation and support. Cheers /Tim/ /tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare/ On 8/03/2012 20:20, tom claffey wrote: Hi Ann, A little correction is that the 2001 comp was for Club Class, the Narromine comp is for the Junior WGC. Regards, Tom

Re: [Aus-soaring] 50th Multi Class Nationals at Narromine

2012-01-25 Thread Tim Shirley
It seems a bit odd to be raising a concern on aus-soaring that is specific to one competition . The only people who can do anything about it (should anything need to be done about it) are the CD or perhaps other officials of the competition, who may or may not read this forum. The relevant

Re: [Aus-soaring] 50th Multi Class Nationals at Narromine

2012-01-25 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi Mike, Your generic points about file editing are perfectly correct, and there's certainly nothing wrong with a general discussion about how to make an airspace file or files that everyone can live with. I make similar files quite regularly and I am in agreement that the smaller the file,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ramp Check on Tug at Beverley

2012-01-21 Thread Tim Shirley
I rather think that what the Wright Brothers actually invented was the aileron, or its immediate predecessor. Everything else about the basic aeroplane that they flew was pretty much already known and in existence. One reason they came up with the idea was probably that they were bicycle

[Aus-soaring] 31st Club and Sports Class Nationals

2011-12-11 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, This is just to let you know that at present we have 64 paid and 2 unpaid entries for this competition. We will accept a maximum of 70, and they will be accepted in the order that payment is received. So if you have entered but have not yet paid, it would be a good idea to pay as

Re: [Aus-soaring] Calender of Gliding Events

2011-11-11 Thread Tim Shirley
Mike, The NCC (National Competition Committee) actually still exists - they just dropped a C somewhere along the line in recognition of the fact that they deal with a lot more than just Co-ordination. Ross McLean is the current chair. The NCC and its predecessor is responsible for

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge Model 10/20/25 Loggers for the OLC

2011-11-08 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi John, I don't speak for either the OLC or the GFA, but as an innocent bystander I can make a couple of comments. The OLC is a private organisation which makes its own decisions. It is not directly connected with the FAI or IGC and the GFA has no more influence with it than any other

[Aus-soaring] 31st Club and Sports Class Nationals

2011-11-07 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, This is to advise that the Sports Committee have agreed to a rule change for the 20 metre 2 seater class at this event, so that then minumum class size will be six. As a result (since we have 6 entries so far), this class will definitely be flown as a separate class to Multiclass

[Aus-soaring] 31st Club and Sports Class Nationals Update

2011-11-01 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, The period for early entries to the 31st Club and Sports Class Nationals ended yesterday, 31st October. The event will be held at Benalla from 2nd to 13th January 2012. At the close of early entries we had 64 entries of which 62 have paid their entry fee. These 62 now have

[Aus-soaring] Miles Gore-Brown contact

2011-10-24 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, Does anyone have a valid email address for Miles? The one I have is returning an error. Please reply off list. -- Cheers /Tim/ /tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare/ ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To

[Aus-soaring] Club and Sports Class Nationals

2011-10-16 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi All, A final reminder that early bird entries for the Nationals (with guaranteed places for fully paid seeded pilots and the lower entry fee) finish at the end of October. The entry form is on the website at www.deltaone.id.au/Benalla2012 The event has proved to be popular - there are 62

Re: [Aus-soaring] Clearnav new software

2011-09-28 Thread Tim Shirley
Sounds like someone has just invented the Assigned Area Task. Only 10 years late :) Cheers /Tim/ /tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare/ On 29/09/2011 12:52, Jim Staniforth wrote: I've had a few flights with beta software .525 now. No problems. The HW/TW component is nice. Tasks on the main

[Aus-soaring] Club and Sports Class Nationals

2011-09-20 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi All, The weather is starting to warm up at Benalla and it has been quite dry in the last month or so. With any luck we will have a much more normal start to the season. At this stage we have 46 entries, and still 6 weeks till earlybird entries close at the end of October. We can take

Re: [Aus-soaring] GPS vs Pressure Altitude

2011-09-13 Thread Tim Shirley
I'm not sure that a mistake and misinformation are quite the same. However I am happy to acknowledge that I am human, and to support in full the rest of Mike's comments. The trick to getting an altitude record at present is to fly to a place where the pressure is less than the last

Re: [Aus-soaring] AEF fees, Funding, and the Demise of Gliding

2011-09-07 Thread Tim Shirley
Hi all, At GCV in Benalla we have three levels of AEF ranging in price from $135 to $235. The vast majority of those who take them up buy the most expensive version, and most make a 400km round trip from Melbourne for the experience. It's not the price, it's the service. You can book

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