Re: [Aus-soaring] Parachute repacking

I think it depends on the environment it is in and how it is looked after. A couple of hundred hours in a cockpit at 50 deg. With the pilot sweating on it may not be too good. I've seen videos of paragliders and hang gliders throwing reserves. One stayed in a ball the size of a 15 litre bucket

Re: [Aus-soaring] Deadly Mayo and other worldly delights

I've only ever had one rapid full dive break decent from 11,000ft due to a suspect salad sandwich. I now eat apples, banana's, 3 different types of biscuits and sultana's (don't leave In the cockpit overnight otherwise the glider will be full of ants) I consciously eat everything from plastic

[Aus-soaring] Late model gliders to display at GFA AGM Melbourne.

Hi, For the GFA AGM (Melbourne, weekend of the 8th September) I am looking to get a couple of late model gliders assembled on display. If anyone is able to help, please contact me of list. Cheers Steve ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

RE: [Aus-soaring] Late model gliders to display at GFA AGM Melbourne.

Hi Colin, Pls contact me on [EMAIL PROTECTED] and I'll give you some more details. Cheers Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Colin Collyer Sent: Saturday, 19 May 2007 3:16 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.