[Aus-soaring] Another airport conflict

2011-09-04 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://saratogian.com/articles/2011/09/03/news/doc4e62e8ad3f528106868463.txt?viewmode=fullstory___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Gliders behaving badly

2011-09-27 Thread Christopher McDonnell
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Re: [Aus-soaring] A road less travelled to the back of Bourke

2011-09-28 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Go via Cobar.Longer but quicker and bitumen the whole way.Via Louth is slow and rough dirt the whole way.Chris On 28/09/2011 10:22 PM Anthony Smith wrote: A random question for a wet evening in Adelaide. Does anyone have experience of the condition of the Wilcannia to Bourke Rd (via Tilpa

[Aus-soaring] Gliders banned in Saudi Arabia

2011-09-28 Thread Christopher McDonnell
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[Aus-soaring] Tug noise

2011-10-09 Thread Christopher McDonnell
This socks it to em'.http://www.news-journalonline.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2011/10/09/airport-noise-is-fact-of-life.html___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Media !

2011-10-09 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/highflying-bendigo-teen-bound-for-poland/2317731.aspx___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tug noise

2011-10-10 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Airport curfews then??? On 10/10/2011 3:21 PM Simon Holding wrote: On the face of it, it appears we are OK in South Australia CIVIL LIABILITY ACT 1936 - SECT 62 62Exclusion of liability for trespass or nuisance (1) In this section "Commonwealth Acts" means the Air Navigation Act 1920

[Aus-soaring] Morning Glory

2011-10-10 Thread Christopher McDonnell
ABC AM Audio report.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-11/glider-pilots-seek-carpentarias-morning-glory/3496532?section=qld___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Soaring Centennial

2011-10-12 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2011/111012soaring-returns-to-kitty-hawk-to-mark-centennial.htmlAny commemoration here?___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Extra regulation NZ

2011-10-13 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/new-rule-strengthens-safeguards-adventure-aviation/5/104218___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Ballarat GC-Media cover

2011-10-26 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.thecourier.com.au/news/local/news/general/springfest-market-sunday-to-draw-crowds-this-weekend/2337572.aspx___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Gliding/Cycling adventure

2012-07-01 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/16796___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Tail dolly

2012-07-02 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Update US incident.http://www.chron.com/news/article/Dispatcher-radioed-abort-abort-abort-3679265.php___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Removal of double-sided tape adhesive residue

2012-07-03 Thread Christopher McDonnell
I use a a commercial product called "Oomph" available at supermarkets etc.It is a universal glue solvent used for taking all those peskylabels off new stuff and thus is very benign. On 03/07/2012 5:27 PM Geoff Vincent wrote:Mike, do you have a particular commercial product in mind?Geoff VAt

Re: [Aus-soaring] Removal of double-sided tape adhesive residue

2012-07-03 Thread Christopher McDonnell
I use a a commercial product called "Oomph" available at supermarkets etc.It is a universal glue solvent used for taking all those peskylabels off new stuff and thus is very benign. On 03/07/2012 5:27 PM Geoff Vincent wrote:Mike, do you have a particular commercial product in mind?Geoff VAt

[Aus-soaring] Tail Dolly

2012-07-03 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Last sentence. A clue?http://www.kfdm.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.tx/32466fe1-www.kfdm.com.shtml___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] (no subject)

2012-07-05 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Ditto here. On 06/07/2012 9:58 AM Terry Neumann wrote:The link in this morning's "No Subject" message in this list was blocked by my AV program (Avast)Caution may be advisable. On the other hand, it may be OK.Regards,Terry___Aus-soaring mailing

[Aus-soaring] Landing on road with letterboxes

2012-07-13 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://metronews.ca/voices/metrotube-of-the-day/296416/an-emergency-landing-in-a-glider-looks-remarkably-calm/#___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Funding - Federal Volunteers Grant

2012-07-18 Thread Christopher McDonnell
You two! Surely you know by now that fun ist verboten From: JR Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:16 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Funding - Federal Volunteers Grant Is that an ailment, I thought it meant you were in europe well I

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 106, Issue 57

2012-07-18 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Was that in GQH the second prototype ES 60 which was at Bordertown at some time? From: gstev...@bigpond.com Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:13 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 106, Issue 57 Here is Geoff's story of

[Aus-soaring] Only in US of America

2012-07-19 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Nice to see TWO Chiefs of Police out on patrol. http://www.waxahachietx.com/news/ellis_county/glider-pilots-make-safe-landings-near-roadway-in-italy/article_fe0cbaca-d1e2-11e1-8e21-0019bb2963f4.htmlwlEmoticon-surprisedsmile[1].png___ Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] FAI award to Oz glider pilot.

2012-07-22 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/story/2012/07/23/high-honour-for-aviator-john-dickenson-grafton/___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Importing trailers

2012-07-25 Thread Christopher McDonnell
On a tangent I am having problems reregistering my ex SA trailer here in 4X land because they have problems realising that the ATM can only be the tare weight of the trailer plus the weight of the aircraft and it’s accoutrements as that is all it is allowed to carry. They keep wanting to know

Re: [Aus-soaring] Help, please!

2012-07-29 Thread Christopher McDonnell
E! Bernard I would give today’s journalists a miss. I have proof read and edited law reports if that is enough for your skills set. From: Andrew Horton Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 9:23 AM To: ec...@internode.on.net ; 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Help, please!

2012-07-29 Thread Christopher McDonnell
: Christopher McDonnell wommamuku...@bigpond.com To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Monday, 30 July, 2012 9:37:20 AM (GMT+1000) Auto-Detected Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Help, please! E! Bernard I would give today’s journalists a miss

[Aus-soaring] Not a good Sunday

2012-07-30 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://austriantimes.at/news/Around_the_World/2012-07-30/43218/Glider_Death http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=49049___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Ascencion Scattering

2012-08-02 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Only in the US of A http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-business/ci_21213913/boulder-company-offers-heavenward-scattering-ashes___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ascencion Scattering

2012-08-02 Thread Christopher McDonnell
are going up In smoke? Boom tish From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Friday, 3 August 2012 06:20 To: aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Another bad weekend

2012-08-06 Thread Christopher McDonnell
-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Monday, 6 August 2012 7:41 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Another bad weekend http://www.metro.co.uk/news/907497-man-killed-in-forfar-glider-crash http://www.thelocal.de/society

Re: [Aus-soaring] Club accounting

2012-08-22 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Beaut post but! From: Mike Borgelt Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 6:24 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Club accounting Now you'll have someone asking what happened on 14th Feb 1966. Mike At 06:13 PM 22/08/2012, you wrote: Then

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Logbook: Poor

2012-08-27 Thread Christopher McDonnell
When my GFA logbook was close to filling up I dropped a few hints just before Fathers Day for one of those nice big leather bound ones with lots of space for extra things too. It will last me out. Next weekend is Fathers Day. Does the GFA have a regulation/rule that their logbook is prescribed?

[Aus-soaring] GFA news release - Uvalde

2012-08-28 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://prwire.com.au/pr/31314/australian-glider-pilots-punch-above-their-weight-at-world-championships___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Good press

2012-09-14 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.gympietimes.com.au/story/2012/09/14/cadets-will-soar-like-eagles-gympie-gliding-club/___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Bluetooth Pairing LX Nano to iPad

2012-09-14 Thread Christopher McDonnell
A bit like the many variations of Houndstooth weave ;-) -Original Message- From: Ross McLean Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 7:05 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Bluetooth Pairing LX Nano to iPad Until recently, I like you,

[Aus-soaring] Wing covers

2012-09-28 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Hi, Has anybody had any dealings with a Chinese company named Kerry Covers? Chris___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Solo Age

2012-10-18 Thread Christopher McDonnell
EASA solo gliding age. Assume it is 14. http://www.dgstandard.co.uk/galloway-news/news/2012/10/18/dalbeattie-high-kid-breezes-to-aviation-history-51311-32052900/___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 109, Issue 36

2012-10-19 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Trivia. I believe the United States of (North) America and Myanmar (Burma) are the only officially non metric countries in the world. From: wayne carter Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 8:39 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 109,

[Aus-soaring] Gliding Lingo

2012-10-19 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Published that same day in the Plainview Evening Herald, it explains that the school’s commanding officer, Col. Norman B. Olsen of Chicago, coined the term “bird brains” as it applies to unpowered flight. “It means: What it takes to be a good glider pilot — ability to feel air currents and

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 109, Issue 36

2012-10-20 Thread Christopher McDonnell
attempt in the 70's. Still using miles per hour... From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Saturday, 20 October 2012 10:17 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject

[Aus-soaring] Fw: Re landing 3 wheel gliders (eg ASK21,G103 etc)

2012-10-22 Thread Christopher McDonnell
From Ray Parker, one of Gympie’s instructors. From: skysailin...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 10:31 AM To: Christopher McDonnell Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Re landing 3 wheel gliders (eg ASK21,G103 etc) You can pass this onto Ian if you like Chris. I was making a hangar flight

Re: [Aus-soaring] Secrets in gliding

2012-10-25 Thread Christopher McDonnell
From: Adam Woolley Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 11:27 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Secrets in gliding Yes there are still some secrets in gliding, I'll let you in on one now…

[Aus-soaring] Urine absorbent crystals

2012-11-11 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Enter album name here VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL This album has 1 photo and will be available on SkyDrive until 10-Feb-13. 16214127856D30A336.pngclick389046FB.png___ Aus-soaring mailing list

[Aus-soaring] Good press

2012-11-30 Thread Christopher McDonnell
With interviews with Beryl Hartley Jenny Thompson. http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/11/30/3644993.htm?site=westernplains___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hello!!

2013-01-31 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Thanks. Virus From: grietje wansink Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 5:24 PM To: astridbak...@home.nl ; bv-zwanger-ow...@yahoogroups.com ; confirm-unsub-bn1qmlwtz4k9bagvlmww6np6...@yahoogroups.com ; bv-zwanger-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com ; i...@australian-soaring-corowa.com ;

Re: [Aus-soaring] Argentinian Championships

2013-02-04 Thread Christopher McDonnell
- From: Christopher McDonnell mailto:wommamuku...@bigpond.com To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. mailto:aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Monday, 4 February, 2013 4:15:25 PM GMT +10:00 Canberra / Melbourne / Sydney Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Argentinian

[Aus-soaring] Glider 4 sale - $3M

2013-02-21 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/canada/archives/2013/02/20130221-190455.html___ 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] Glider 4 sale - $3M

2013-02-21 Thread Christopher McDonnell
The conversion is nearly over Mike. The US of A and Myanmar (Burma) are the only countries not formally metric now. Story there somewhere. From: Mike Borgelt Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 5:22 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider

Re: [Aus-soaring] glider register

2013-02-27 Thread Christopher McDonnell
CASA register search and pick glider option. Lots of oldies I know of though who did not comply with 9/11 fallout panic and have fallen off the register. From: Ron Sanders Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:50 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider licence

2013-03-02 Thread Christopher McDonnell
“.’a’ recreational aviation administration organisation that administers glider activities” That’s interesting. From: Michael Scutter Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 9:34 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider licence

Re: [Aus-soaring] Coaching issues

2013-03-02 Thread Christopher McDonnell
I do not think it is very good form to use this list to “out” a fellow GFA member who you are in ‘personal’ conflict with, though it is tempting. Utilisation of your insurer's power of subrogation is the preferable option. From: Laurie Hoffman Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 3:01 PM To: Discussion

Re: [Aus-soaring] Electric replacement for quad bikes aroundairfields

2013-03-04 Thread Christopher McDonnell
a gopher Somehow appropriate given the demographic profile. :-) -Original Message- From: Catherine Conway Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 5:01 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Electric replacement for quad bikes aroundairfields

Re: [Aus-soaring] Electric replacement for quad bikes around airfields

2013-03-05 Thread Christopher McDonnell
It could have terry toweling canopy too. Large old beach towel would do the trick. -Original Message- From: Texler, Michael Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6:02 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Electric replacement for quad

[Aus-soaring] UK Pilots

2013-03-11 Thread Christopher McDonnell
I have met many UK Australians who learnt to glide with the RAF ATC. Perhaps they knew this man. http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/woodbridge_glowing_tributes_paid_to_devoted_glider_pilot_1_1972779___ Aus-soaring mailing list

Re: [Aus-soaring] Time for a revolt.

2013-03-18 Thread Christopher McDonnell
“We are the experts, we know what is best, how dare you question anything we do or ask of you”. That is contagious across aviation species too. From: Ted Gaida Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 6:45 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Timr for a revolt. When our

Re: [Aus-soaring] Intermediate/short term goals

2013-03-18 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Stuart. From: Stuart Kerri FERGUSON Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 9:27 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Intermediate/short term goals I'm not a comp pilot however I know that all the data in the world is of no use if you can't

[Aus-soaring] Current proposed media reforms

2013-03-18 Thread Christopher McDonnell
..enforced membership of The Press Council to gain benefit of exemptions under .Act. That sounds familiar. Objections from all concerned. Understandable.___ Aus-soaring mailing list

Re: [Aus-soaring] Platinum Diamond Badge/Diploma?

2013-03-22 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Wooden diamonds are worth their weight in platinum. -Original Message- From: Bob Ward Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 6:37 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Platinum Diamond Badge/Diploma? Adam, Does 1000 k automatically qualify

Re: [Aus-soaring] Qld Easter comp.

2013-04-07 Thread Christopher McDonnell
“Might be a good choice for a Nationals or Worlds.” Any inland site above 32 deg would be good for premier events especially with facilities nearby. From: Mike Borgelt Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 12:03 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring]

Re: [Aus-soaring] Old Peschges vario

2013-04-18 Thread Christopher McDonnell
The companies sometimes keep manuals and will send a copy to you. Ball did with me. I keep the ball for a historic panel example. From: Mike Borgelt Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 6:03 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Old Peschges

Re: [Aus-soaring] Old Peschges vario

2013-04-18 Thread Christopher McDonnell
And the propagator remains an innocent bystander. Right TB From: gstev...@bigpond.com Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 7:29 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Old Peschges vario Mike's question is a fair one. As I recall, the saying at the

[Aus-soaring] Only in ................

2013-04-18 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/northampton-county/index.ssf/2013/04/crews_responding_to_reports_of.html#incart_river_default http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/northampton-county/index.ssf/2013/04/lehigh_township_glider_emergen.html

[Aus-soaring] Self retrieve - by road???

2013-04-22 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/04/21/2365861/small-plane-forced-to-land-on.html#storylink=cpy___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Self retrieve - by road ??

2013-04-22 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/04/21/2365861/small-plane-forced-to-land-on.html#storylink=cpy___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Funny USA

2013-04-22 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Here is an outlanding incident from the same place as my recent post. The Lehig Valley print media has been busy. So funny the way it is written. Only in ..

Re: [Aus-soaring] Funny USA

2013-04-23 Thread Christopher McDonnell
I like the “found a corn field and pulled over” From: AJ Wesley Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 6:10 PM To: tom.wilk...@internode.on.net ; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Funny USA The comical variable in all these formulaic newspaper reports of

[Aus-soaring] US of A outlanding again.

2013-04-26 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Almost cute, but so caring. http://www.navasotaexaminer.com/news/article_1f8aa892-aed8-11e2-92cc-0019bb2963f4.htmlwlEmoticon-eyerollingsmile[1].png___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Accidents

2013-04-28 Thread Christopher McDonnell
I hope you are not being prurient. From: Mal Bruce Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 6:41 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Accidents http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/one-dead-following-midair-glider-collision-20130428-2imaz.html Launch and landing incident

[Aus-soaring] Keep Of The Grass - again

2013-04-29 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20130429/NEWS01/304290023/Gliders-can-t-land-grass-Eagle-s-Nest-officials-told?nclick_check=1___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Come Get It Trophy

2013-05-09 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Well you might as well give that one to the Victorians too From: Paul Mander Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 6:44 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Come Get It Trophy No, but we all know that the We Don’t Want It Trophy resides at

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Come Get It Trophy

2013-05-09 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Don’t you mean Bathurst to Kingaroy Jim? From: jim crowhurst Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 8:21 PM To: aus soaring Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Come Get It Trophy How far is it from Kingaroy to Bathurst? JIm

Re: [Aus-soaring] Horse launched sailplane

2013-05-22 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Hi Mike, I did reflect at the time that gliders were being built for more sinister purposes elsewhere. Eban Emael came to mind as the first event. Cheers Chris From: Harry Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:40 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Near miss between Air Ambulance and glider - vicinity Griffith NSW earlier this year...

2013-05-22 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Something in US of A today re same. http://washingtonexaminer.com/national-editorial-foxx-could-push-faa-to-adopt-glider-warning-rule/article/2530218 From: Mike Borgelt Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:06 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re:

[Aus-soaring] Hinkler glider trivia

2013-06-05 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/hinklers-bit-of-space-history/1894915/___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Glider aerobatics vid

2013-06-29 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Well produced. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504784_162-57591587-10391705/check-out-insane-glider-plane-aerial-acrobatics/___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications

2013-09-12 Thread Christopher McDonnell
“Long hall pilots” A spelling error that is very apt. From: Mal Bruce Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 10:43 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] State Comp Required Pilot Qualifications Heavy vehicle drivers can drive for 5 hours and 15 minutes with out a

[Aus-soaring] Japanese Olympias

2013-09-21 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/625383___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Good Press

2013-09-23 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/a-group-of-toowoomba-glider-pilots-has-made-the-lo/2028845/___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] bohli compass for sale

2013-09-25 Thread Christopher McDonnell
That prompts a discussion re the legalities. I’m vaguely aware, so would like to hear more. Chris From: Mike Borgelt Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:43 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] bohli compass for sale Compasses? Oh yes, I

[Aus-soaring] Good Press - Bunyan

2013-09-26 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.coomaexpress.com.au/story/1801439/gliders-land-in-cooma/?cs=567___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Soaring the highest mountain.

2013-10-04 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.coindesk.com/pilot-display-bitcoin-logo-glider-worlds-first-mt-everest-flight/___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Pull twice ???

2013-10-05 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/Villagers-run-cover-RAF-glider-makes-crash/story-19887197-detail/story.html#axzz2gt21UzNw___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Medicals

2013-10-10 Thread Christopher McDonnell
I went to the UK recently for the Vintage Rally. The club there told me I would have to have the UK medical certificate signed by a UK licenced practitioner. Luckily for me my GP here had retained his UK licence so he signed it addending his licence number. I thought it odd that I could arrive

Re: [Aus-soaring] Medicals

2013-10-10 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Thanks Christopher. That is very sensible compared to what the UK required. Chris Recognition of overseas Medical Certificates Foreign pilots who hold a valid ICAO Class 2 or higher Medical Certificate (or equivalent documentation) issued by their licencing state may fly gliders in command

[Aus-soaring] The rules for hangar rental

2013-10-14 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Hi, Could anybody who has a formal written agreement for club hangar rental for private aircraft send me a copy offline. I’m just trying to ascertain what is done elsewhere so that we have a selection of choices. Chris McDonnell___ Aus-soaring mailing

[Aus-soaring] Vintage

2013-11-10 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.stargazette.com/article/20131109/NEWS01/311090005/Harris-Hill-glider-field-gets-national-recognition?nclick_check=1___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Airline involvement John Parncutt

2013-11-13 Thread Christopher McDonnell
While you are about it get State Parliaments abolished too. You have about as much chance for much the same reasons. From: Rob Wintulich Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 9:29 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Airline involvement John

[Aus-soaring] Good Press

2013-12-19 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.narrominenewsonline.com.au/story/1985528/economy-to-soar-after-gliders-boost/?cs=1238 Congratulations Terry on your .err promotion? wlEmoticon-smile[1].png___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or

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] 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 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 Christopher McDonnell
] ASIC - 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 Christopher McDonnell
for airside (or billable escorts) - mark On 22 Dec 2013, at 12:34 pm, Christopher McDonnell wommamuku...@bigpond.com 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

[Aus-soaring] Local press

2014-01-09 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/story/2015738/video-sunraysia-daily-photographer-takes-to-the-skies/?cs=1511___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Outlandings the Press

2014-01-11 Thread Christopher McDonnell
It would be good if you could go to go to the pub while the GFA derigged for you too. wlEmoticon-openmouthedsmile[1].png___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Outlandings the Press

2014-01-11 Thread Christopher McDonnell
You are of course right Paul and your fraternal attitude is so refreshing. From: Paul Bart Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 10:41 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Outlandings the Press On 12 January 2014 08:10, Christopher McDonnell

[Aus-soaring] Outlandings press - aftermath.

2014-01-13 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/glider-s-emergency-landing-posed-no-danger-to-the-public-1-5803764___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Press - Temora

2014-01-13 Thread Christopher McDonnell
I like the canopy cover. http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/2019874/gliders-converge-on-temora-for-aviation-camp/?cs=12___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Gympie Times today

2014-01-13 Thread Christopher McDonnell
http://www.gympietimes.com.au/news/thrill-seeking-glider-pilots-chase-ultimate-rush/2139147/___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Philanthropy

2014-01-15 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Dick Smith is always saying the Oz rich have sewn up pockets http://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/article_9864b9f3-01a0-5cb3-b0fa-14d33707de38.htmlwlEmoticon-smile[1].png___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

[Aus-soaring] Press

2014-01-20 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Nice to see the Gliding Museum get a mention. Did the journo convert the feet to metres because that is what is done, not realising? http://www.meltonweekly.com.au/story/1794380/special-going-gracefully-aloft-is-a-thrill/___ Aus-soaring mailing list

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