Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: important

2015-09-28 Thread Derek Ruddock
Here we go again. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: try it out

2015-08-17 Thread Derek Ruddock
As if anyone is foolish enough to click on a link like this. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of p...@homemail.com.au Sent: Monday, 17 August 2015 7:34 PM To: Aus Soaring; aussoaring

[Aus-soaring] Omarama to Mount Cook and return in 3 minutes

2015-08-10 Thread Derek Ruddock
For anyone who wonders about mountain soaring in New Zealand, I have put this (very) short video on Youtube, showing a flight from Omarama to Mou8nt Cook and back. The whole flight was over 4 hours: this is a speeded up version assembled from photos taken every 4 seconds on my ReplayXD camera.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Trailer for a long wing Kookaburra

2015-07-09 Thread Derek Ruddock
- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [ mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net ] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Wednesday, 8 July 2015 7:57 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Trailer for a long wing Kookaburra

2015-07-08 Thread Derek Ruddock
Sounds hideous... -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of emilis prelgauskas Sent: Tuesday, 7 July 2015 1:04 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Trailer for a long wing Kookaburra

2015-07-08 Thread Derek Ruddock
match Emilis's description? Gary -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [ mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net ] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Wednesday, 8 July 2015 7:57 PM To: 'Discussion

Re: [Aus-soaring] July Issue - Gliding International

2015-06-14 Thread Derek Ruddock
Hopefully the editing has improved. There were three (3) articles in the last edition that were truncated mid sentence. Several stories appeared to be translated by google due to the mangled English. A bit of judicious editing would not go amiss there either. 'We are the best at what we do' .

Re: [Aus-soaring] Jet powered gliders

2015-05-23 Thread Derek Ruddock
“That ain’t flying, it’s falling with style” Very impressive. Is that all weight shift? I couldn’t see control surfaces. I bet that these will feature in the next James Bond movie. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On

[Aus-soaring] Latest from DG

2015-05-18 Thread Derek Ruddock
“You wouldn’t get me up in one of those things” http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/fileadmin/volo-komplett-3.jpg real product! ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] cloudstreet

2015-05-14 Thread Derek Ruddock
Great scenery, very impressive website -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Richard Frawley Sent: Friday, 15 May 2015 12:48 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring]

Re: [Aus-soaring] varios, redundancy

2015-04-27 Thread Derek Ruddock
Twice. Both in state comps. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of James Dutschke Sent: Monday, 27 April 2015 7:55 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] varios,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Syndicates

2015-03-23 Thread Derek Ruddock
Use the Wayback Machine! http://archive.org/web/ For those not familiar with the Wayback Machine, it is an archive of the web: not in its entirety, but very comprehensive nonetheless. Anyway the syndicate agreement was in the June 2001 snapshot. The proviso is reproduced below: “This

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Install

2015-03-16 Thread Derek Ruddock
Hopefully NOT a target :) -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Richard Frawley Sent: Tuesday, 17 March 2015 10:51 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Flarm Install

Re: [Aus-soaring] e-book publishing

2015-03-12 Thread Derek Ruddock
A spring chicken :) I agree. -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of pam Sent: Friday, 13 March 2015 11:01 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re:

Re: [Aus-soaring] NASA talks gliders

2015-02-23 Thread Derek Ruddock
Morgan, eat your heart out J Barrel rolls in that thing at 40k feet? I doubt it. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Darin McLean Sent: Tuesday, 24 February 2015 1:50 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to

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

2015-02-19 Thread Derek Ruddock
, calling it Scutter's Revenge http://robotwars.wikia.com/wiki/Scutter%27s_Revenge , which featured the Skutters being painted on the sides. Craig Charles would make an in-joke at the name, stating after its first victory I wonder what a Scutter is? From: Derek Ruddock [mailto:drudd...@iinet.net.au

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

2015-02-19 Thread Derek Ruddock
What, you’ve never watched Red Dwarf? A Scutter is a small robot. See link http://reddwarf.wikia.com/wiki/Skutters From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Justin Sinclair Sent: Thursday, 19 February 2015 9:23 PM To:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Two Seater Nationals

2015-01-31 Thread Derek Ruddock
You don't need a DG1000: take the K13! (but don't go as far :) ) -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of DMcD Sent: Saturday, 31 January 2015 6:02 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Press

2015-01-09 Thread Derek Ruddock
Pilot got caught out by rain and landed and had no phone. The L2 called the police and eventual started a SAR From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Friday, 9 January 2015 1:42 PM To:

[Aus-soaring] Puchacz spinning

2014-12-30 Thread Derek Ruddock
I found this video which demonstrates the spin characteristics of the pooch. Note the tuck-under on some of the spins. The IS28 used to do this too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-UOMTUs7xA#t=21 From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASK21 spinning was Re: Spin training

2014-12-27 Thread Derek Ruddock
Here's one from the Canadian ATSB which references others. http://www.bst-tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/aviation/2005/a05o0204/a05o020 4.asp From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of stephenk Sent: Sunday, 28 December

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASK21 spinning was Re: Spin training

2014-12-27 Thread Derek Ruddock
From http://www.bst-tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/aviation/2005/a05o0204/a05o020 4.asp “In 1990, a Puchacz spinning accident that resulted in two fatalities was investigated by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). It was determined that the glider had inadvertently entered a spin at

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

2014-12-24 Thread Derek Ruddock
So when the student finally hops into the Jantar he thinks, great, If I spin, I'll have at least 1500feet before I reach VNE? Sorry, but I think that teaching REAL spinning characteristics and recovery (and hence why spins should be avoided) is more important than simulations I have no issues

Re: [Aus-soaring] : Hawaiian Pawnee tug in the drink

2014-12-24 Thread Derek Ruddock
That's the outcome of having a 'glider' add-on rating to a power licence. They only need an absolute minimum of hours before they can take rides. When I flew there, I was allowed to take the controls, after briefing the pilot on my experience (L2 instructor etc.) There was an offshore wind

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

2014-12-23 Thread Derek Ruddock
). Mike On 22 Dec 2014, at 8:02 pm, Derek Ruddock mailto:drudd...@iinet.net.au drudd...@iinet.net.au wrote: Our IS 28’s were a nightmare to maintain and regularly went out of service for maintenance or due to unavailability of spare parts. The K21’s by contrast are a delight: the only

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

2014-12-22 Thread Derek Ruddock
Our IS 28's were a nightmare to maintain and regularly went out of service for maintenance or due to unavailability of spare parts. The K21's by contrast are a delight: the only downtime has been for regular and brief servicing. One thing the IS28's were good at is for the teaching of spins.

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps

2014-12-15 Thread Derek Ruddock
What’s wrong with the scoring Scott? In the day by day totals for the 15 metre class, http://www.soaringspot.com/nsw2014/results/15-meter/day-by-day.html , Matt Gage and Tom Claffey top the results, despite neither having flown on day 1 according to

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps - Temora 13th-20th Dec 2014

2014-10-31 Thread Derek Ruddock
The entry form does not have a 2-seater class. Is this an oversight? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Scott Lennon Sent: Friday, 31 October 2014 6:28 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Bizarre Comp Rules - in the shit

2014-10-30 Thread Derek Ruddock
As the only eye witness to the fatality at Narromine, I CAN comment on the Narromine tragedy. Unlike some, I have not seen the trace, however I could see that the pilot was low but travelling quickly and making good progress into the 20-25kt headwind. A couple of kilometres from the field he

[Aus-soaring] NSW State Comps Temora

2014-10-20 Thread Derek Ruddock
Is there a web site containing detail of the comp? The aero club site has not been updated in 2 years. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding International - November 2014 issue

2014-10-14 Thread Derek Ruddock
Or a house brick From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Peter Champness Sent: Tuesday, 14 October 2014 9:07 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding International

Re: [Aus-soaring] Replacement for oxygen tanks on the way?

2014-10-04 Thread Derek Ruddock
The first thing I thought when I saw 'can suck oxygen out of a room' is that it's only a matter of time before this stuff is loaded onto bombs. My wife said the same thing. Sad isn't it? A sign of the times. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Bale out pilots interview.

2014-08-05 Thread Derek Ruddock
From one of the photos in the slideshow, it appears that they had 2 overlapping circles. I wonder if they had flarms fitted, and, if so, if they were warning of the impending collision From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On

Re: [Aus-soaring] UK club class live

2014-07-30 Thread Derek Ruddock
Launching started in today's task (weds) at 10:15pm From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of jim crowhurst Sent: Tuesday, 29 July 2014 9:26 PM To: aus soaring Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] UK club class live Sorry link

Re: [Aus-soaring] Discus - was 20M gliders

2014-07-14 Thread Derek Ruddock
For any given volume, a narrower drag bucket must perforce have a lower CofG and a commensurate increase in the moment needed to empty the contents. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Anthony Smith Sent: Monday,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hank's funeral

2014-07-11 Thread Derek Ruddock
The details for Henk's funeral are: 2.30pm on Tuesday 15th Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium 199 Delhi Rd North Ryde From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ian Mc Phee Sent: Saturday, 12 July

Re: [Aus-soaring] World comps in Finland

2014-07-10 Thread Derek Ruddock
That rear instrument panel leaves a lot to be desired From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Robert Izatt Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:45 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re:

Re: [Aus-soaring] No vodka

2014-07-08 Thread Derek Ruddock
2 midairs in the comps, 11 killed in a skydiving accident then this. Who'd want to fly in Poland with that safety record? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Wednesday, 9 July 2014 7:43

Re: [Aus-soaring] When the wind blows ....

2014-07-03 Thread Derek Ruddock
I took it to be a line from the lullaby “ Rock-a-bye baby” The title of the movie is from the lullaby, not vice versa From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Peter Champness Sent: Thursday, 3 July 2014 6:46 PM To:

Re: [Aus-soaring] GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - JULY ISSUE

2014-06-17 Thread Derek Ruddock
Unfortunately, John guilds the lily quite a lot Does that comment also apply to his oft-repeated phrase “We are the best at what we do” I wonder? It certainly does not apply when it comes to editing the mag … ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

Re: [Aus-soaring] Liability to public.

2014-06-03 Thread Derek Ruddock
Lookout, lookout, lookout. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Monday, 2 June 2014 6:52 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Liability to public.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3.

2014-05-14 Thread Derek Ruddock
Will that make the winner of a comp a cunning lingus? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Jim Staniforth Sent: Wednesday, 14 May 2014 1:10 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re:

[Aus-soaring] HP Victor video

2014-03-10 Thread Derek Ruddock
I came cross this video yesterday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkKmfMYZ1sw In addition to footage of the gorgeous HP Victor, there are a number of windtunnel demonstrations of airflow over a wing, induced and form drag, stalling etc. Highly recommended Derek

Re: [Aus-soaring] See You

2014-03-03 Thread Derek Ruddock
I must agree that this move to the subscription model was badly handled and let Naviter know my views. Surprisingly they agreed with them. I also reverted my version to 5.43, and will not upgrade unless there is a compelling reason to do so in the future. I can only hope that my See You

Re: [Aus-soaring] Experimental category

2014-01-25 Thread Derek Ruddock
How about some no-water-ballast contests Club Class anyone? -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Jim Staniforth Sent: Saturday, 25 January 2014 5:30 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to

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] Simon Hackett appointed to NBN Board

2013-11-11 Thread Derek Ruddock
Amen to that -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of John Welsh Sent: Tuesday, 12 November 2013 1:09 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Simon Hackett appointed to NBN

Re: [Aus-soaring] Dusty the glider tug

2013-11-08 Thread Derek Ruddock
Love the number plate: It's been my mantra for 30 years. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Simon Hackett Sent: Saturday, 9 November 2013 12:12 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club vario-continued

2013-10-20 Thread Derek Ruddock
Do everyone a favour and spend $10 on a suction mount. It horrifies me to think that glider pilots are staring at their legs during a flight From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Alan Wilson Sent: Saturday, 19

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club vario-continued

2013-10-18 Thread Derek Ruddock
XC-Soar works fine on the Oudie From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Scott Penrose Sent: Friday, 18 October 2013 5:39 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Club

Re: [Aus-soaring] 20M Two Seat Nationals - Narromine

2013-09-25 Thread Derek Ruddock
So the 2 seater comp overlaps the Narromine Cup? Are you going to combine the briefings? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ross McLean Sent: Wednesday, 25 September 2013 5:35 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sports handicap DG1000

2013-09-23 Thread Derek Ruddock
Is that a Freudian slip Terry, or did you really deride the handicappers decision? J From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Terry Cubley Sent: Sunday, 22 September 2013 8:54 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sports handicap DG1000

2013-09-22 Thread Derek Ruddock
The DG1000 can actually take 80 litres per side for a max load of 160kg From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Terry Cubley Sent: Sunday, 22 September 2013 8:54 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] Linking to Flarm

2013-09-19 Thread Derek Ruddock
...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Monday, 16 September 2013 11:06 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'; 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] Linking to Flarm

[Aus-soaring] Linking to Flarm

2013-09-15 Thread Derek Ruddock
I would like to link my Oudie to an oz-flarm using the supplied converter cable. Does the Flarm need to be configured in any way (ie to send data and nav info), and if so, how? ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules

2013-09-14 Thread Derek Ruddock
in future. It is now deleted. The pdf version is the current version and I believe it is correct. MT From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Saturday, 14 September 2013 2:17 PM To: 'Discussion of issues

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules

2013-09-13 Thread Derek Ruddock
bDl4ZTgzQnI5SnMusp=sharingtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM usp=sharingtid=0BzvOakkAvohCZGozSnRsQlNGeHM document Sport 0018 MT From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Thursday, 12 September 2013 2:42 PM

[Aus-soaring] NSW Rules

2013-09-11 Thread Derek Ruddock
Who is responsible for the NSW rules? They need updating to incorporate the 2 seater class ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Flexible Oudie Mount

2013-09-05 Thread Derek Ruddock
The Oudie comes with a rigid plastic mount with limited adjustability, but I wanted something more flexible. I had cobbled together a fitting for my Navman mount and the Oudie Cradle, but was looking for something simpler and more elegant. I bought a cheap($10), flexible mount from a phone shop

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

2013-08-19 Thread Derek Ruddock
Hi Bernie As someone who wore contact lenses for 25 years before having laser surgery I have the following comments. Contact lenses: Correct hygiene technique is essential to avoid eye infections. These days disposable lenses make the daily disinfection rigmarole redundant. I don’t know if

Re: [Aus-soaring] part 61 Pilot licence

2013-08-19 Thread Derek Ruddock
I have recent experience in both Tafe Diploma and Cert IV level courses. It appears it is politically incorrect to fail people, so they are assessed as 'competent', or 'not yet competent' with the cutoff being 50%. As a high failure rate will reflect badly on the teaching of the course, there

Re: [Aus-soaring] Keep Of The Grass - again

2013-05-03 Thread Derek Ruddock
It's a site for soar ayes From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Tuesday, 30 April 2013 2:03 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Keep Of The Grass - again

Re: [Aus-soaring] Proposed introduction of controlled airspace at Mount Cook

2013-01-19 Thread Derek Ruddock
get the facts first guys. Regards, Geoff V At 04:20 PM 19/01/2013, Derek Ruddock wrote: Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary==_NextPart_000_0032_01CDF660.F8C27800 Content-Language: en-au The New Zealand CAA is considering a proposal to introduce controlled airspace over

[Aus-soaring] Proposed introduction of controlled airspace at Mount Cook

2013-01-18 Thread Derek Ruddock
The New Zealand CAA is considering a proposal to introduce controlled airspace over Mount Cook. This are is probably unique as the only easily accessible uncontrolled wave soaring site in the world I would encourage all Australian pilots to email a protest to paula.mo...@caa.govt.nz and

Re: [Aus-soaring] Volkslogger and Ilec SN10B

2012-08-29 Thread Derek Ruddock
I think Jay Anderson had one in the LS6. -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Jenny Ganderton Sent: Thursday, 30 August 2012 2:24 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Narromine Cup Week 2012

2012-08-28 Thread Derek Ruddock
Your registration form apparently has issues with Chrome: the register button has no effect From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ross McLean Sent: Wednesday, 29 August 2012 1:06 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating

Re: [Aus-soaring] Narromine Cup Week 2012

2012-08-28 Thread Derek Ruddock
I'm getting the same problem with Firefox: the register button does not work From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ross McLean Sent: Wednesday, 29 August 2012 1:06 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Logbook: Poor

2012-08-27 Thread Derek Ruddock
: Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Logbook: Poor On 27/08/2012 9:08 PM, Derek Ruddock wrote: I have written an excel version that does totals, graphs etc if you want an electronic version. Screen shots below Hope that's not of your logbook! DGI and DGU are totally wrong glider types :) -- Justin Couch

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Logbook: Poor

2012-08-27 Thread Derek Ruddock
relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Logbook: Poor On 27/08/2012 9:08 PM, Derek Ruddock wrote: I have written an excel version that does totals, graphs etc if you want an electronic version. Screen shots below Hope that's not of your logbook! DGI and DGU are totally

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club accounting

2012-08-22 Thread Derek Ruddock
keypad). Could be a worry, these days. Cheers Tim tra dire e fare c'è mezzo il mare On 22/08/2012 13:55, Derek Ruddock wrote: If you don’t need payroll, something as simple as MYOB AccountRight (replacement for Business Basics) will probably fit the bill. From: aus-soaring-boun

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club accounting

2012-08-21 Thread Derek Ruddock
If you don't need payroll, something as simple as MYOB AccountRight (replacement for Business Basics) will probably fit the bill. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Peter (PCS3) Sent: Tuesday, 21 August 2012 9:59 PM

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge 302 series

2012-07-24 Thread Derek Ruddock
Just for reference, the problem is that they have used upper case in the link, but the linux(?) server has case sensitive names The link has http://cambridge-aero.com/executables/3UTPC256.zip If you change UTPC to utpc you will find that the file can be found and downloaded

Re: [Aus-soaring] Awards and Trophies

2012-07-24 Thread Derek Ruddock
The operative word in Tim's post was me :) -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Matthew Scutter Sent: Tuesday, 24 July 2012 8:47 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club Class Records: unofficial

2012-07-22 Thread Derek Ruddock
for me so I needed something to photograph and I had no crew to pick me up! Tom _ From: Derek Ruddock drudd...@iinet.net.au To: 'tom claffey' to...@yahoo.com; 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Friday, 20 July 2012 7:32 PM

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club Class Records: unofficial

2012-07-20 Thread Derek Ruddock
Was you? J From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of tom claffey Sent: Friday, 20 July 2012 2:43 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Club Class Records: unofficial I

Re: [Aus-soaring] Does this work?

2012-06-11 Thread Derek Ruddock
Use one of the other picture hosting services (flickr, picasa, photobucket etc) and send them that link -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of stephenk Sent: Monday, 11 June 2012 6:00 PM To:

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

2012-03-23 Thread Derek Ruddock
If you can hear yourself think try turning down the squelch a little... J From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Friday, 23 March 2012 4:07 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW State championships - Temora

2011-11-02 Thread Derek Ruddock
Hi Scott My name is spelt Derek: I'll be flying for Southern Cross in the open class. You may like to update your list J From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Scott Lennon Sent: Thursday, 3 November 2011 7:42 AM To:

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW State championships - Temora

2011-10-22 Thread Derek Ruddock
What account name for EFT? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Scott Lennon Sent: Friday, 21 October 2011 7:27 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW State

Re: [Aus-soaring] AAT Tutorial

2011-10-10 Thread Derek Ruddock
Link? -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Richard Frawley Sent: Monday, 10 October 2011 8:14 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] AAT Tutorial All, The AAT

Re: [Aus-soaring] New Oudie Manual

2011-09-26 Thread Derek Ruddock
Can u send a copy to my iiNet address ta? I'm at Byron ATM but I'll certainly read it Cheers Derek On 26/09/2011, at 4:42 PM, Richard Frawley rjfraw...@gmail.com wrote: All, I am currently writing a new Oudie manual for Naviter. If you have any questions or issues regarding Oudie

Re: [Aus-soaring] New Oudie Manual

2011-09-26 Thread Derek Ruddock
Oops sorry for spamming the list (twice :)) Cheers Derek On 27/09/2011, at 8:12 AM, Derek Ruddock drudd...@iinet.net.au wrote: Can u send a copy to my iiNet address ta? I'm at Byron ATM but I'll certainly read it Cheers Derek On 26/09/2011, at 4:42 PM, Richard Frawley rjfraw

Re: [Aus-soaring] Austria: Gliding instructor fined €2000 after crash landing

2011-09-16 Thread Derek Ruddock
Well that’s what happens when you tear down the airflow under the hull… They should have kept the sailors well away from the site. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Peter Stephenson Sent: Saturday, 17

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fokas - South Carney

2011-09-05 Thread Derek Ruddock
Funny, I've been flying at Camden for 25 years and can't place the location of that photo Was it taken on the north side of the 24 threshold? -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Graham Watts

Re: [Aus-soaring] Grinding The Crack

2011-09-05 Thread Derek Ruddock
Already seen that. I believe 'grinding the crack' is a reference to what they had to do to remove the sh*t from his backside after clearing that ledge by centimetres. Balls of steel? More like a hole in his head where his brain should be. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sydney Morn Herald article

2011-07-23 Thread Derek Ruddock
There seems to be a lot of yelling and pressing buttons... From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of gstev...@bigpond.com Sent: Saturday, 23 July 2011 6:26 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Re: [Aus-soaring] No Event Fee for Narromine Airport

2011-07-06 Thread Derek Ruddock
Try a true commercial operation, like Camden Airport, owned by a subsidiary of the millionaires factory. It costs us money even to push the tug out of the hangar. Add on the 'movement charge' for each flight plus the exorbitant rents, and I reckon you've got nothing to whine about. Thank your

[Aus-soaring] Protective case for Oudie

2011-06-30 Thread Derek Ruddock
If anyone is looking for a protective case for their Oudie, CaseLogic make a portable hard disk case that fits perfectly. Less than 10 bucks at Dick Smith. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription

[Aus-soaring] Hard case for OUdie

2011-06-29 Thread Derek Ruddock
If anyone has an Oudie, and is looking for a way to protect it from knocks, the CaseLogic portable hard disk case fits exactly. Less than 10 bucks at Dick Smith and other computer shops. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Qld State Soaring Championships 2011

2011-06-28 Thread Derek Ruddock
I think not. No dogs allowed. -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Geoff Vincent Sent: Tuesday, 28 June 2011 12:56 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.; Discussion of

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Weighing Scales

2011-05-08 Thread Derek Ruddock
Ask Dave Boulter. In his last newsletter he mentioned someone who was looking after the NSWGA equipment. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of John Trezise Sent: Tuesday, 3 May 2011 10:15 PM To:

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

2011-05-04 Thread Derek Ruddock
At 1:53: Maximum weight of this glider when fully loaded on a World record with 2 pilots and water ballast is 1.2 tons I bet that's a test condition that the designer didn't envisage... Is the glider modified, or was that comment hyperbole or ignorance? -Original Message- From:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm trouble

2011-05-01 Thread Derek Ruddock
Pam, Apparently some of the early Flarms failed when updated, and need to be returned to the manufacturer for modification. This happened to one of ours. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Pam Kurstjens Sent:

Re: [Aus-soaring] AIP

2011-03-23 Thread Derek Ruddock
https://www.ano.gov.au/publications/aip.asp http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:STANDARD::pc=PC_91044 Mr Google is your friend :) Cheers Derek 人生は短いです:一日をつかむ -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Australian Grand Prix - Lake Keepit

2011-03-22 Thread Derek Ruddock
Presumably these are racing tasks? The (in)frequency of the updates makes them all to appear to be turning short. Tom and Ivan both appear to be doing their own thing at the moment... -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Latest GFA President's Update report

2011-02-28 Thread Derek Ruddock
In answer to your first, I would say that you could probably buy 2 of our IS28's for substantially less than the cost of the mod, the third, definitely not worth it: How much is a Blanik worth)? As for the second, I doubt that many organisations possess the skills and equipment, or the STC, to

Re: [Aus-soaring] Moon 18.6 year cycle

2011-02-28 Thread Derek Ruddock
Lunatic:) Cheers From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mal Bruce Sent: Monday, 28 February 2011 9:33 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Moon 18.6 year cycle The Moon does an 18.6 year

Re: [Aus-soaring] blaniks

2011-02-28 Thread Derek Ruddock
We can sell you TWO IS28's for less than that... Cheers Derek 人生は短いです:一日をつかむ -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Tuesday, 1 March 2011 6:31 AM To: k...@riverland.net.au;

Re: [Aus-soaring] Sailplane Grand Prix - Now in Stock

2011-02-09 Thread Derek Ruddock
The link to the sample video doesn't work From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Al @ Go Soaring [a...@gosoaring.com.au] Sent: Thursday, 10 February 2011 2:52 PM To: 'Discussion of issues

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ipad

2011-02-07 Thread Derek Ruddock
Save your money. I wish I had. There is no way to import waypoints: everything has to be entered manually, thus prone to error. The list of gliders is very old, with no ability to add new ones. Cheers Derek 人生は短いです:一日をつかむ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

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