Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-10 Thread Erich Wittstock
*So what is the overwhelming reason for Australia to do something different? * * Mike* A compass needle aligns with the magnetic field lines of the Earth - it does not point necessarily to the North pole. A compass needle requires to be weighted differently in the Northern and Southern

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-09 Thread Grietje Wansink
If someone needs 20kts over VNE with the glider I am happy to replace the instrument. Grietje On 9/09/13 12:19 AM, Ian Mc Phee wrote: And notice Winter ASI VNE (red radial) seems to be 150kts or 152kts. Strictly speaking GFA require for issue if Australian C of A an ASI with markings on ASIs

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-09 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 08:19 AM 9/09/2013, you wrote: And notice Winter ASI VNE (red radial) seems to be 150kts or 152kts. Strictly speaking GFA require for issue if Australian C of A an ASI with markings on ASIs 20 kts over the VNE. To all considering new gliders ask the factory for an ASI with a mark at

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-09 Thread jonoh
If the buyer goes 20 knots over VNE would you be happy to replace the glider? From: Grietje Wansink Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 5:08 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31 If someone needs 20kts over VNE with the glider I

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-09 Thread Grietje Wansink
Glider is EASA approved, instruments are EASA standard. For safety reasons, we don't allow pilots to self launch when hiring a glider from us. Grietje On 9/09/13 9:41 AM, Mike Borgelt wrote: At 08:19 AM 9/09/2013, you wrote: And notice Winter ASI VNE (red radial) seems to be 150kts or

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-09 Thread Future Aviation
[mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Grietje Wansink Sent: Monday, 9 September 2013 5:28 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31 Glider is EASA approved, instruments are EASA standard. For safety reasons, we

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-09 Thread Mike Borgelt
Now here is an interesting question: Does anyone find a Vne that high at all useful? It is my understanding that it is a result of a design requirement not to exceed Vne in a 30 degree dive with full brake at gross weightwhich is driven by the requirement to do a recovery

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-09 Thread Michael Scutter
It may be that if you see you ASI reading 20kts above VNE you should tighten you harness and put your head forward in preparation for kissing your arse goodbye! Michael On 09/09/2013, at 6:24 PM, Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com wrote: Now here is an interesting question: Does

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-09 Thread Sean Jorgensen-Day
...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Michael Scutter Sent: Monday, 9 September 2013 6:33 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31 It may be that if you see you ASI reading 20kts above VNE you should tighten you harness and put your

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-09 Thread Mike Borgelt
relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31 It may be that if you see you ASI reading 20kts above VNE you should tighten you harness and put your head forward in preparation for kissing your arse goodbye! Michael On 09/09/2013, at 6:24 PM, Mike Borgelt

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-09 Thread Mike Borgelt
Here's the relevant part of CS22 regarding airspeed indicators: CS 22.1323 Air-speed indicating system (a) The air-speed indicating system must be calibrated to indicate true air-speed at sea-level in standard atmosphere with a maximum pitot- static error not exceeding ± 8 km/h or ± 5% whichever

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-08 Thread Mike Borgelt
That instrument panel picture tells you why it is a bad idea to integrate the flight recorder into your soaring instruments. Mike Borgelt Instruments - design manufacture of quality soaring instrumentation since 1978 www.borgeltinstruments.com tel: 07 4635 5784 overseas:

Re: [Aus-soaring] For sale ASH-31

2013-09-08 Thread Ian Mc Phee
And notice Winter ASI VNE (red radial) seems to be 150kts or 152kts. Strictly speaking GFA require for issue if Australian C of A an ASI with markings on ASIs 20 kts over the VNE. To all considering new gliders ask the factory for an ASI with a mark at 170kts as have been provided by Achim Winter