Hi Darryl & Robert May I suggest that, Daryl Connell, under 2. Develop the Sport, Strategies, (i) Embracing new technology, include as an objective the creation of a new Certification Category, called Pawnee Glider Tug.
I understand that at a recent meeting (attended by Daryl) this matter was extensively covered and a full report of the development of eTug was discussed. Though it is early days this project has completed about 30 hours of trouble free operation, is now in service at Lake Keepit, will reduce the cost of launches by 50%, increase the rate of launching (launches per hour) by 40 - 45%. It could be put in service at other gliding clubs considerably sooner if such a category is created. This requires considerable pressure be brought to CASA and the minister to move the subject on to their radar screens and change the rules a little to permit a certified aircraft to become a dedicated glider tug, not subject to some of the expensive maintenance requirements imposed on the agricultural use of the same aircraft - e.g. X-ray of wing clusters. Regards Michael Shirley -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Stephenson Sent: Tuesday, 22 August 2006 2:27 PM To: Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Re: [chat] GFA DRAFT Strategic Plan Seems a good "motherhood statement". There are a few colons without anything following and I spell vigor with vigour! :-) PeterS > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robert Hart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Soaring in Australia." <[email protected]>; "DDSC Chat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > "Caboolture Gliding Club" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 10:29 PM > Subject: [chat] GFA DRAFT Strategic Plan > > >> Hi folks >> >> You can find the DRAFT plan at >> >> http://www.gfa.org.au/Docs/gfainfo/GFA%20Business%20Plan%20Draft.doc >> >> The GFA Board spent two intensive weekends working on this and now is very much in need of your >> input as you can see from the accompanying letter from Daryl Connell, the GFA president. >> >> Please note that the Board not only wants (needs) your input on the draft primary objectives (and >> their priority) and the strategies associated with each of these, but we also need your guidance >> on the specific activities for each strategy. These activities are the things that we all (as the >> GFA) will do to give life to the strategies and achieve the objectives we decide upon. >> >> In particular, activities will need to happen at the club and region level as well as at the >> central GFA level. >> >> So it's time to pool all that wisdom and experience - because unless we get our act together, >> gliding in Australia will remain on the skids! >> >> For the Qld region (including northern NSW) I am attempting to set up meetings before Sept 23 >> (the AGM and seminar). I will get back to you on this shortly. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Robert Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> +61 (0)438 385 533 http://www.hart.wattle.id.au >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
