Re: [Aus-soaring] suggestion to extend ASICs to 10 yrs

2013-12-21 Thread Mike Borgelt
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Re: [Aus-soaring] suggestion to extend ASICs to 10 yrs

2013-12-21 Thread Mark Goodley
-Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Saturday, 21 December 2013 7:57 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] suggestion

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASIC

2013-12-21 Thread Mike Borgelt
We went through Longreach and Mt Isa in July 2012. To get out of Longreach AD we had to show the card to the camera and talk on intercom so we could get the code to get back in. Mt Isa required the physical presence of the council security jerk and the card. You don't need one until suddenly

Re: [Aus-soaring] suggestion to extend ASICs to 10 yrs

2013-12-21 Thread Mike Borgelt
Just checking that this PC lets me post. We're currently committing vagrancy by light aircraft. The BD-4 is tied down in the itinerant parking area at Albury. Tocumwal tomorrow. Mike At 06:58 PM 21/12/2013, you wrote: -Original Message- From:

Re: [Aus-soaring] suggestion to extend ASICs to 10 yrs

2013-12-21 Thread Mark Goodley
Its working -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Saturday, 21 December 2013 8:38 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring]

[Aus-soaring] Records in 20 m 2-seater class

2013-12-21 Thread Pam
The Minimum Performances required to set Australian records in the 20m 2-seater class have been reviewed and are now considerably easier to achieve. The new list has been posted on the GFA website. When the class was introduced a year ago, the Minimum Performances were set based on the existing

Re: [Aus-soaring] Records in 20 m 2-seater class

2013-12-21 Thread Gary Stevenson
Hi Pam, As a matter of interest, I would appreciate you giving us the fine detail here. For example, exactly WHO did the review, and why a review was thought necessary. Can you please tell us the process of how we now have arrived at a more realistic estimate. What has changed (and WHY) re

Re: [Aus-soaring] Records in 20 m 2-seater class

2013-12-21 Thread Derek Ruddock
Don't forget the DG1000's J From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Pam Sent: Saturday, 21 December 2013 9:42 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Records in 20 m 2-seater

Re: [Aus-soaring] Records in 20 m 2-seater class

2013-12-21 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Oh the cheek of that Stevenson fellow. He’ll be wanting more porridge next. From: Gary Stevenson Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 9:49 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Records in 20 m 2-seater class Hi Pam, As a matter of interest, I

Re: [Aus-soaring] Records in 20 m 2-seater class

2013-12-21 Thread James Dutschke
More importantly your blanik. Sent from my iPhone On 21/12/2013, at 22:21, Derek Ruddock drudd...@iinet.net.au wrote: Don’t forget the DG1000’s J From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Pam Sent: Saturday, 21

Re: [Aus-soaring] Records in 20 m 2-seater class

2013-12-21 Thread Catherine Conway
I could wash the Kookaburra ... Oh wait - its 11m not 20m ;) -Cath On 21 Dec 2013, at 11:04 pm, James Dutschke james.m.dutsc...@gmail.com wrote: More importantly your blanik. Sent from my iPhone On 21/12/2013, at 22:21, Derek Ruddock drudd...@iinet.net.au wrote: Don’t forget the

[Aus-soaring] ASICS are also useless overseas

2013-12-21 Thread Morgan
Just another data point for the ASIC debate: Earlier this month, I was flying with Jim Payne in Argentina. Late in the flight (ie. after more than 10 hours in the air) we spotted an opportunity to extend our OLC distance by landing at another airport further north along the Andes. Only some

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASICS are also useless overseas

2013-12-21 Thread Jim Staniforth
Watched that flight unfold on the multiple Inreach / SPOT devices. According to the first report on OLC Magazin you were both American. Now corrected to: the Australian/American team Had similar luck using a US Malibu Grand Prix Racing Licence, essentially a toy, when traffic police stopped me

[Aus-soaring] Blaniks

2013-12-21 Thread John O'Neill
All, Does anyone know how many Blaniks have been modified returned to flying status in Australia to date? Johnape.gif___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blaniks

2013-12-21 Thread Christopher McDonnell
There was an AD re Blaniks in the last magazine. I asked several what it definitely meant and their understanding was vague. A simple explanatory addendum would have been appreciated by most. From: John O'Neill Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 7:35 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC

2013-12-21 Thread Paul Mander
Hi Bob, seems it was a Phurhpy. Here is the latest from our CFI: I have researched the issues behind the petition re ASIC cards and am now understand what it behind this. Firstly, as Paul Mander pointed out I was not clear in my previous note. We do not have an exemption from the ASIC

Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC (Paul Mander)

2013-12-21 Thread Paul Mander
Agree with all you say, Casey. See my reply to Bob Ward for the latest. All the best, Paul From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Casey Jay Lewis Sent: Friday, 20 December 2013 8:01 PM To:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC

2013-12-21 Thread Christopher McDonnell
What are the penalties/sanctions if you flop on a RPT aerodrome in a non motorised glider because the day dies for example. I ask only out of curiosity and laziness to research. From: Paul Mander Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 11:21 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASIC -

2013-12-21 Thread Mike Cleaver
On 22/12/2013 12:34 PM, Christopher McDonnell wrote: What are the penalties/sanctions if you flop on a RPT aerodrome in a non motorised glider because the day dies for example. I ask only out of curiosity and laziness to research. If you are in a security area of a security controlled

Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC

2013-12-21 Thread Mark Newton
Airside without an ASIC can land you a $5000 fine. If the airport manager is an asshole you'll be evicted from the airside area and won't be able to get your glider back without a security escort. If the airport manager is an even bigger asshole then you won't be given the security escort, and

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASIC -

2013-12-21 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Thanks Wombat, Nice to have someone around who knows their way around. (5) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person: (a) who is in a part of the sterile area that is generally accessible to passengers or the public generally; or (b) who is a

Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC

2013-12-21 Thread Christopher McDonnell
I have $550 and $5000 do I hear any advances. Sold to the lowest bidder! From: Mark Newton Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 1:51 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Cc: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to