*Sometimes it hurts to have a truth pointed out.* On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 4:33 PM, Mark Fisher <[email protected]> wrote:
> Erich.....you've had one to many red jelly beans methinks. > > On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 3:28 PM, Erich Wittstock <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I have been told that the next version release of dittolog will have >> substantial upgrades and features: >> The future is here! >> ..with lots of AI and even added hardware. >> Features include: >> - run a wing >> - check "all clear above and behind" - and yep, dolly and canopy check >> are included! >> - hook on >> The GFA is coming on-board and will waive the insurance bit: dittolog >> does not need to be a GFA member for insurance purposes to do the above. >> The AI is just about ready. Only waiting for GOOGLE to sort the self >> driving car "oncoming traffic swerve / baby pram" debacle. Not a biggie. >> The AI for the upcoming release will also include the missing and long >> awaited algorithm: "I care and will only be satisfied if I do a good job >> and will make sure that I will be operational with a system up-time of 100%" >> >> All dittolog hardware will have firmware with all the above features >> enabled, unlocked by default - what a bargain! >> For a small extra fee you can un-lock additional features such as: >> - help the AEF punter fill in the GFA insurance waiver (AEF's are already >> sold on the club website) >> - welcome the AEF punter at the club, offer a cool or hot drink, guide >> them to the launch site >> Buy any of the above unlocks and dittolog will even take the money of the >> AEF candidate - that's a benefit for club's without "voucher purchase" on >> their website - an absolute bargain. >> >> Although the NEXT dittolog is not far away: don't get rid of your "duty >> pilots" yet. Until then it takes at least three for a aero-tow or winch >> launch. Three pilots: tug, duty, glider. >> Our tug master has been absolutely brilliant and taught our tug pilots to >> record the rego, pilot and up-time. I know, I know.. everyone has only ten >> fingers (plus minus a few..) >> >> Bummer that RA/GA is not allowed to turn their engines off - but that's >> only a little change of wording in a few big books with missing pages. >> >> Without the initial comment on facebook we would have never had a >> discussion like this. >> (I missed the offensive remark as I am a very sporadic facebooker) >> Sometimes it hurts to have a truth pointed out. >> If nothing is ever said - nothing will change. >> But hey, everything is awesome >> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cQgQIMlwWw>! And some like it like >> that. >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 3:12 PM, Mark Fisher <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> You've got me there! >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM, Derek <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Dittolog ain’t gonna tow & retrieve the glider… >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* Aus-soaring [mailto:[email protected]] *On >>>> Behalf Of *Mark Fisher >>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 31, 2017 2:40 PM >>>> >>>> *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. >>>> *Subject:* Re: [Aus-soaring] gliding the sport >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Dittolog will fix that :) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 1:34 PM, Matthew Scutter < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> I'm baffled as to how many people are often 'needed' to run an >>>> operation. Most clubs I've visited still have one if not TWO people >>>> required to sit on the ground and log the takeoffs and landings for the >>>> whole day. >>>> >>>> Trivially avoidable by either having pilots record their own takeoff >>>> and landing times, or even whizzbang automatic solutions like dittolog. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 2:12 PM, Derek <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Until envy raises its ugly head: I push and shove/ do the log/ tow the >>>> gliders all day & I don’t get paid!... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The fact of the matter is that gliding (except self launchers) requires >>>> a team of people to operate, unlike powered flight. It would not be cost >>>> effective. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* Aus-soaring [mailto:[email protected]] *On >>>> Behalf Of *Robert Izatt >>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 31, 2017 1:21 PM >>>> *To:* Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. >>>> *Subject:* Re: [Aus-soaring] gliding the sport >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Right on the money LOL and nothing like getting paid to make you >>>> realise that your labour as an instructor has real value and that time is >>>> in fact valuable to you and the client. It doesn’t have to be sheep >>>> stations. Compensate the instructors for their expenses - getting to the >>>> field, memberships, let alone their experience. You don’t have to do it for >>>> anyone else >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Aus-soaring mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Aus-soaring mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Mark Fisher >>>> >>>> Managing Director >>>> Swift Performance Equipment >>>> Unit 2, 1472 Boundary Rd >>>> >>>> Wacol 4076 >>>> Australia >>>> Ph: +61 7 3879 3005 <(07)%203879%203005> >>>> Fax: +61 7 36076277 >>>> www.spe.com.au >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> [image: Image removed by sender.] >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Aus-soaring mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mark Fisher >>> Managing Director >>> Swift Performance Equipment >>> Unit 2, 1472 Boundary Rd >>> Wacol 4076 >>> Australia >>> Ph: +61 7 3879 3005 <(07)%203879%203005> >>> Fax: +61 7 36076277 >>> www.spe.com.au >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Aus-soaring mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Aus-soaring mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring >> >> > > > -- > Mark Fisher > Managing Director > Swift Performance Equipment > Unit 2, 1472 Boundary Rd > Wacol 4076 > Australia > Ph: +61 7 3879 3005 <(07)%203879%203005> > Fax: +61 7 36076277 > www.spe.com.au > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring > >
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