Re: [Aus-soaring] Trailer

  Hi Paul Due to the current strength of the AUD I can get you a brand new Komet trailer for well under A$ 10 000. Feel free to contact me off line on: ec...@internode.on.net in case you want to pursue this further. Kind regards Bernard Eckey Ph. 08 84492871 [1

[Aus-soaring] Thank you

Good morning all Even two days after asking for help with the proofreading of my new book I’m still overwhelmed with offers of assistance. I’m impressed and very grateful to all of you. Obviously a lot of you are right behind my efforts to support the gliding movement by low cost

Re: [Aus-soaring] Oxygen systems

Hi Pam Please allow me to clarify the matter. Depending on customer requirements Schleicher installs bottles holders to suit either European or US made oxygen bottles. European oxy bottles are 100 mm whereby US bottles are usually 108 mm in diameter. If your fittings are for

[Aus-soaring] Video

Good morning all I found this video excellent and worth sharing with you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av1FWwQI6R4feature=youtube_gdata_player Kind regards Bernard ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or

Re: [Aus-soaring] ABC radio transponder story

Hi Rob Belated congatulations on your birthday and MANY HAPPY RETURNS! You are right, REX have been on this band wagon for over five years and if my information is correct they have very sympathetic ears at CASA. I fully agree with Anthony! We need to get our act together if we want to avoid

[Aus-soaring] Gliding book

Good afternoon all Yesterday I had correspondence with Al Sim who has already sold hundreds of my books through his Brisbane based on-line shop. Today it occured to me that it might be of interest to the wider gliding community and therefore I have enclosed our correspondence for your

Re: [Aus-soaring] Mandl extractor - Is it snake oil or is there something to it?

Hi Mike and others! It wasn't only Wil Schuemann who experimented with an air outlet. About 25 years ago Dick Buttler worked with Schleicher to fit an air extractor to his ASW 22. Martin Heide put an air outlet (similar to the Mandl device) on the undercarriage door of his ASH

Re: [Aus-soaring] Concordia - first flight 25th May

Hi Stu There will definitely be no Nimeta at Uvalde. It is no longer with us due to an in-flight failure of the wing. The pilot used his parachute and survived. Kind regards Bernard   - Original Message - From: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. To: Cc: Sent:Sat,

[Aus-soaring] Blue Angels

Hello all I understand this is the latest video on the Blue Angels. Please enjoy!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=W6tB8Lf7YoU [1] Kind regards from Germany Bernard Links: -- [1] http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=W6tB8Lf7YoU

[Aus-soaring] JS1

Hello all! Due to a request by Jonker sailplanes I would like to come back to my posting dated 27th of April. In it I stated that the JS1 fuselage was molded off the ASH 26 and that an African certification is not recognised in other parts of the world. Let me deal

[Aus-soaring] CASA gliding licence

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Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Site/accident

Hi Mike (and others!) You have hit the nail on the head but I'm not sure whether you are right when you claim that established glider factories would take fewer man hours to bring out a new design. Only few glider pilots do not know that the JS1 fuselage was molded of an ASH 26. This

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Site/accident

Hi Mike (and others!) You have hit the nail on the head but I'm not sure whether you are right when you claim that established glider factories would take fewer man hours to bring out a new design. Only few glider pilots do not know that the JS1 fuselage was moulded off an ASH 26. This

Re: [Aus-soaring] (no subject)

 Hi Anthony I'm currently travelling overseas and therefore unable to ring you. May I suggest you contact rolf.schu...@alexander-schleicher.de to find out whether he can help you. If so, you need to act quicky as we will be shipping two ASH 31 Mi in a few weeks time. It represents an

[Aus-soaring] Goshawk Flies Through Tiny Spaces in Slo-Mo!

Hi everyone! Please enjoy the enclosed youtube video! Kind regards to all! Bernard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CFckjfP-1Efeature=youtube_gdata_player ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

[Aus-soaring] Fwd: Push The Limit - Soaring Above The Alps

Hello all! Please enjoy!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc7xDhaxMtAfeature=youtube_gdata_player Kind regards to all Bernard Eckey ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription

[Aus-soaring] Fwd: Soaring

Hi all PLEASE ENJOY!!! Bernard Eckey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ivdeP3Gq0feature=youtube_gdata_player [1] - - Links: -- [1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ivdeP3Gq0amp;feature=youtube_gdata_player

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

to say where the issue got bogged.  Kind regards to all Bernard Eckey   - Original Message - From: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. @lists.internode.on.net To:Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Cc: Sent:Mon, 23 May 2011 12:43:50 +1000 Subject:Re

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tug tow rope reeling in kit operation

Hi Roger One of my customers fitted such a tow rope retraction system to his Super Dimona. His operational experience was very positive but if my memory serves me correctly he reluctantly removed it as it restricted the storage capacity in the luggage compartment. Kind regards Bernard Eckey

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re NZ ASH on youtube.

Hi Derrek I agree, the comment that the glider can be loaded with water ballast to 1.2 tons appears to be a mistake on the part of the air show commentator. After fliying with Terry Delore in this particular ASH 25 I can confirm that it was not modified to carry more water ballast. But more

[Aus-soaring] Fwd: Fwd: Re: Fw: you tube

Hello all! Feel free to have a look at the link I got from Terry Delore. The video was taken during an air show in New Zealand. Kind regards to all Bernard - Original Message - From: Terry Delore @xtra.co.nz To:wendy delore Cc: Sent:Sun, 1 May 2011 20:22:27 +1200 Subject:Fw: you tube

Re: [Aus-soaring] Re NZ ASH on youtube.

Hello Mike, hello all! Sorry guys, I should have provided some background information to prevent a lot of unnecessary e-mail correspondence. Terry was trying to impress air show crowd by demonstrating the strength and flexibility of a modern glider wing. He simply cycled the flap lever very

Re: [Aus-soaring] 1980 Komet Trailer

BODY { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px; }Hi Grant In cases like this you can put all your trust in the Komet agent!!! If you let me know whether you have a steel or aluminium frame under the lid I will be able to help! Kind regards Bernard On Wed 14/07/10

Re: [Aus-soaring] Szeged Blog

Hello Greg, hello all! Good luck to the entire Aussie team! I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Bernard Eckey On Wed 07/07/10 9:24 AM , Greg Schmidt gregschm...@optusnet.com.au sent: For those who wish to follow the Comp in Szeged for the Flapped Worlds blog is http

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Awards 2010 and RANGA Scholarship

Hi Tim I'm currently in Germany and only scheduled to return on 11.8.2010. Please accept my claim for a 1116 km FAI triangle flight as per report in Soaring Australia. Kind regards Bernard On Mon 21/06/10 8:28 PM , Tim Shirley tshir...@internode.on.net sent: Hello

[Aus-soaring] e-mail address

BODY { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px; }Hi all, I am currently in Germany and was wondering whether anyone could let me have Ingo Renner's current e-mail address. Kindly reply to ec...@internode.on.net Many thanks Bernard

[Aus-soaring] ASK 21

. Please contact me off line if you would like additional information on the above mentioned ASK 21 opportunity. Kind regards Bernard Eckey ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription

[Aus-soaring] ASG 29 opportunity

BODY { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px; } Daer all I have just been told that two ASG 29 customers had to cancel their order due to the current financial crisis. These delivery positions fall due in October and November of 2009. The

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tyre for Ka6

Hi Dave! Please feel free to contact Mr. Rolf Schulze of Schleicher. rolf.schu...@alexander-schleicher.de The factory is proud of the fact that they still support gliders built 50 years or so ago! Kind regards Bernard Eckey On Thu 21/05/09 5:01 PM , Dave Donald dav...@kjross.com.au

[Aus-soaring] Maiden Flight of ASH 31 Mi.

Hello all Yesterday the new ASH 31 Mi had its maiden flight from the little airstrip right behind the Schleicher factory. (self launching) For photos please klick on the link below: www.alexander-schleicher.de Kind regards Bernard ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASG 29 Syndicate

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RE: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps

Eckey To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 4:19 PM Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps Hi Nick I guess there is no title for coming last but that doesnt alter the fact that Schleicher pilots won three out

[Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps

in second place. On top of that, Graham Parker was awarded the trophy for the fastest flight of the competition. I believe he did a speed of 145kph on one day. Congratulations to all of you. With kind regards Bernard Christel Eckey 10 Antigua Grove West Lakes 5021 Adelaide / South

RE: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps

? Nick. - Original Message - From: B C Eckey To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 8:30 AM Subject: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps Hi all It has only just come to my attention that Schleicher pilots won three out

RE: [Aus-soaring] Magazine front cover photos

Title: Magazine front cover photos Hi David I can see nothing wrong with the proposed article. For some time I have been thinking about an article for Soaring Australia. Perhaps we should talk about it when we meet at Temora. With kind regards Bernard Christel Eckey 10

RE: [Aus-soaring] Schleicher announces new model

keep up with an 18m Ventus2cx just imagine what a 18m ASG 29 can do. After all, the ASG 29 basically retains all the great features of the ASW 27 but offers the option of 18m wings and an engine. Happy Soaring Bernard Christel Eckey 10 Antigua Grove West Lakes 5021 Adelaide / South Australia

RE: [Aus-soaring] Schleicher announces new model

Hi Mike For just over Euro 70k you can have one. This price is even firm for a delivery in 2006. This amount of money gets you a COMPLETE aircraft ex works. It includes 3400 Euro (approx $6000) worth of goodies that you need to add to the list price of other manufacturers when conducting a

[Aus-soaring] Gawler Week

or by return email for more information. ANDREW WRIGHT Bernard Eckey 10 Antigua Grove West Lakes 5021 Adelaide / South Australia Ph. +61 8 8449 2871 Fax +61 8 8242 3698 mobile 0412 981204 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.gliders.net.au ___ Aus

[Aus-soaring] SAGA Lectures

in room N123 (first floor) at the Engineering North Building of Adelaide University. If you attend for the first time and have difficulties finding us please feel free to ring Andrew Wright on 0427 976779 or 83034648. It should be a very interesting night - dont miss it!!! Bernard Eckey

RE: [Aus-soaring] Martin Simons' Book

Hello Grant We have been asked to handle the distributorship for Australia and NZ and are pleased to advise that the book is available for $108.90 plus $10.00 postage and handling from the address below. Bernard Christel Eckey 10 Antigua Grove West Lakes 5021 Adelaide

RE: [Aus-soaring] IS28 ADs (was Reasons NOT to spin for fun)

John, you are right. In the second paragraph of my posting it should have read Puchatek and not Puchacz. My sincere apologies. Bernard Eckey 10 Antigua Grove West Lakes 5021 Adelaide / South Australia Ph. +61 8 8449 2871 Fax +61 8 8242 3698 mobile 0412 981204 [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Aus-soaring] IS28 ADs (was Reasons NOT to spin for fun)

have got an ASK 21 with 18000 hours, twice as nice to fly, much better performance and handling, no nasty spin habits, aerobatic capabilities and a maintenance record second to none. Now, you work that out!!! Bernard Eckey 10 Antigua Grove West Lakes 5021 Adelaide / South Australia Ph. +61 8

[Aus-soaring] SAGA Winter lecture series

Just a quick reminder that the next SAGA winter lecture will be presented by Bernard Eckey on Wednesday night. (22.9.2004) The topic is Thermals and thermalling. As usual we will meet at 19:30 in room N123 (first floor) at the Engineering North Building of Adelaide University

[Aus-soaring] SAGA winter lecture

N123 (first floor) at the Engineering North Building of Adelaide University. If you attend for the first time and have difficulties finding us please feel free to ring Andrew Wright on 0427 976779 or 83034648. It should be a very interesting night - dont miss it!!! Bernard Eckey RTO

[Aus-soaring] SAGA Winter lectures

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[Aus-soaring] Container space

One of our customers is shipping a new ASW 27 from Germany to Brisbane in September 2004. Parties interested in sharing container space can make contact with Bernard Eckey on (08) 8449 2871 or 0412 981 204. Bernard Eckey ___ Aus

RE: [Aus-soaring] Best glider for a heavy neophyte

Hello Boyd If you contact me off line and let me have your contact details I will submit a set of brochures on single and twin seat self launching gliders. Kind regards Bernard Eckey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [Aus-soaring] C201 Marianne

Hello Anthony I'm not sure but I think the Gympie gliding club placed an order for the aircraft but changed to an ASK 21 after being told that the A/C is no longer in production. Bernard -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

RE: [Aus-soaring] What a day??

Hello Leigh Yours truly did 1100km in the ASH25 but only made it because of a final glide climb on the approaching front. By the way, the cumulus clouds were more like 13000ft in the mid north of the state. Bernard -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Aus-soaring] Gerhard Waibel's presentation

Dear Friends, I have good news and bad news for you. The good news is that Gerhard Waibel is presenting his paper GLIDERS OF THE FUTURE as planned at Adelaide Uni at 7.30 pm on Thursday 30th of October. The bad news is that due to time constraints he was thinking of cancelling

[aus-soaring] A treat for all glider pilots in South Australia

. Gerhard and I really look forward to seeing all of you there. Bernard Eckey

Re: [aus-soaring] Schleicher Fire?

will be re-build during the forthcoming works holidays and no delivery delays are expected. Regards Chris Eckey Sole Australian Agent for SCHLEICHER Nick Gilbert wrote: Has anyone heard anything about a fire at the Schleicher factory?Nick.

Re: [aus-soaring] Image Gallery

- Original Message - From: Nick Gilbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 1:37 PM Subject: [aus-soaring] Image Gallery All, Another image gallery has been added to the GFA webpage. If you go to www.gfa.org.au and click on 'Image Gallery',

Re: [aus-soaring] Congrats to Bernard - wonderful day in SA

15, 2002 11:21 PM Subject: [aus-soaring] Congrats to Bernard - wonderful day in SA Congratulations to Bernard Eckey. I heard he did 1000km today! -Cath

Re: [aus-soaring] Soaring Simulator

Thanks for that, Brian. Bernard Eckey Ph. (08) 8356 8565 (W) Ph. (08) 8449 2871 (H) Fax (08) 8356 8705 (W) Fax (08) 8242 3698 (H) E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Brian Wade [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 3:36 PM Subject: Re

Re: [aus-soaring] Soaring Simulator

Hi All I keep getting messages about fabulous Soaring Simulator speeds. Could someone let me in on their secret and let me know how I can have some fun too Bernard Eckey Ph. (08) 8356 8565 (W) Ph. (08) 8449 2871 (H) Fax (08) 8356 8705 (W) Fax (08) 8242 3698 (H) E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [aus-soaring] Bernard Eckey ~ Weight and Speed to fly?

they make some other blunders) Bernard Eckey Ph. (08) 8356 8565 (W) Ph. (08) 8449 2871 (H) Fax (08) 8356 8705 (W) Fax (08) 8242 3698 (H) E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Alan Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 2:29 PM

Re: [aus-soaring] Boring last Sunday in Wee Waa

Hi Mark Sounds like our flight in the ASH 25 was not a waste of time after all. Bernard Eckey Ph. (08) 8356 8565 (W) Ph. (08) 8449 2871 (H) Fax (08) 8356 8565 (W) Fax (08) 8242 3698 (H) E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Mark Newton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [aus-soaring] Slimpack parachute wanted

Hello Anthony I'm using a slimpack chute in my ASH 25, but the aircraft is designed for a backpack type parachute. I could be talked into getting a backpack but only if I get $1000 for my slimpack. Please let me know what you think. Bernard Eckey Ph. (08) 8356 8565 (W) Ph. (08) 8449 2871 (H

Re: [aus-soaring] Physiology of glider flight

Hi Noel Can you fax me a copy as well? Thank you very much. Bernard Eckey Ph. (08) 8356 8565 (W) Ph. (08) 8449 2871 (H) Fax (08) 8356 8565 (W) Fax (08) 8242 3698 (H) E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Noel Roediger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday

Re: [aus-soaring] Boring Saturday in SA

Hi Peter YBE did 873 km in 6.75 hours from takeoff to landing. Balaklava-Blinman-Peterborough- Morgan- Waikerie- Balaklava. Kind regards Bernard - Original Message - From: Peter Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 11:15 AM Subject:

[aus-soaring] Re: Gel Coat

that some manufacturers are now offering an optional Polyurethan finish. I happen to know that a fair few of the new gliders in Australia were finished in PU paint. Only time will tell whether the owners made a wise decision. Bernard Eckey Ph. (08) 8356 8565 (W) Ph. (08) 8449 2871 (H) Fax (08