[Aus-soaring] Two Seat Nationals Entries Are Now Open

Narromine Gliding Club is proud to have been selected to hold the 20m and Open Class 2 Seat Nationals for the 5th consecutive year at Narromine from 14 February 2016 through 21 February 2016. The website is now set up to accept your entries! Simply click on the following link to go to the co

[Aus-soaring] Two Seat Nationals Entries Are Now

Narromine Gliding Club is proud to have been selected to hold the 20m and Open Class 2 Seat Nationals for the 5th consecutive year at Narromine from 14 February 2016 through 21 February 2016. The website is now set up to accept your entries! Simply click on the following link to go to the co

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aerodynamics

Beautiful! And despite what CASA says, these guys had no problems mounting GoPro's on the wings. ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.ne

Re: [Aus-soaring] try it out

I certainly saw it before Derek posted his response Mark. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mark Newton Sent: Wednesday, 19 August 2015 2:31 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subje

[Aus-soaring] Embedded links in email posts to this forum

I have noticed a few emails arriving in this forum which include just a website link and no other comment except something like "Hey click on this!" etc in the title. They are nasty and will usually install a trojan horse or some other nasty bug on your computer if you click on the link. SO PL

Re: [Aus-soaring] EGC, WWGC & 13.5m

_ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of go_soaring Sent: Sunday, 16 August 2015 10:56 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: Micro burst

Awesome!! No wonder a microburst can bring an airliner down. ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of trevor.bu...@bigpond

[Aus-soaring] 2016 TWO SEAT NATIONAL GLIDING COMPETITION

Hi Everyone The GFA has once again ratified the Narromine Gliding Club and Narromine Airfield as the Competition host for the 2016 Australian Two Seat National Gliding Competition. It will mark the Fifth time this event has been held in Australia and the Narromine Gliding Club is just delighte

Re: [Aus-soaring] From soaring to Drone racing.

And he seemed like such a nice lovely guy _   Ross -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Justin Sincl

Re: [Aus-soaring] "Advanced Soaring Made Easy" now also available in French

Congrat's Bernard. It is an outstanding publication worthy of the translation effort. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Future Aviation Sent: Thursday, 28 May 2015 12:56 AM To: Discussion of issues relat

[Aus-soaring] 2016 Australian Two Seat National Gliding Championship

The GFA Sports Committee have approved Narromine Gliding Club as the host club for the 2016 Australian Two Seat National Gliding Championship. The competition will be held at Narromine in February 2016. Final approved dates will be announced shortly. As in the 2015 competition, the club plans t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Two seater Nats

Hi Ron Apparently there was some discussion about holding the comps at another venue. That didn't proceed so now NGC is seeking Sports committee ratification to hold them at Narromine in February. Will you come this time? Cheers, ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mail

Re: [Aus-soaring] varios, redundancy

Yes, on several occasions. First time was halfway around the task in the Nationals. Always due to main battery failure so I lost the main flight computer and audio as well. The Winter got me home every time. I learned to soar on manual varios with no audio so it was just back to basics. On t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Flarm support (still) non existant

Nigel Andrews was the Australian Flarm manufacturer maybe he could help you. ROSS ___ 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-so

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blanik Flights [Was] Early X/C pilots

There was a long standing tradition for many years that Mark Bland and various co-pilots would fly the Blanik from Mt Beauty to Narromine and return during Narromine Cup week. ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-b

[Aus-soaring] Two Seat Nationals at Narromine

http://www.narromineglidingclub.com.au/NarromineTwoSeat/FourthTwoSeat Nats.html Two Seat Nationals at Narromine are running close and hot. At Day 5 it is still anyone's comp to win. See the scoring on Soari

[Aus-soaring] Glenn

Yes, sorry about that. It was because I replied to Ron's post. _____   Ross McLean  Mobile:   + 61 488 270 105 Telephone:   + 61 7 4325 4771 -Original Message- From: aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] ABC report benalla accident.

ay it turns out like it did today and Perfect Planning Produced A Perfect Performance. It helps that he is also a superb soaring pilot I guess. _____   Ross McLean -Original Message- From: aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] David Jansen Record Flight In Progress

1-02 _   Ross McLean -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of opsw...@bigpond.net.au Sent: Friday, 2 January 2015 4:25 PM To: aus-soa

Re: [Aus-soaring] QLD flying over New Year long weekend

_ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ben Coleman Sent: Tuesday, 30 December 2014 11

Re: [Aus-soaring] Australian Two Seat National Gliding Championship

a challenging event for the competitors and a fun event for everyone. BERYL From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ross McLean Sent: Friday, 12 December 2014 2:55 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in A

Re: [Aus-soaring] Of interest

Outstanding! 570k in a hang glider is an impressive flight any way you look at it. Let's hope that Scott comes gliding after his Hang Gliding days are over. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher Mc

[Aus-soaring] Australian Two Seat National Gliding Championship

Entries are open for the Fourth Australian Two Seat National Gliding Championship at Narromine NSW. Competition Dates are: Tuesday January 20 2015 to Wednesday January 28 2015 If you are planning to enter you are strongly encouraged to lodge your entry form NOW. Click on the link below

[Aus-soaring] Pre-Loved XCOM 760 VHF

If anyone has or knows of a pre-loved XCOM 760 VHF radio please let me know as I am in the market to buy one for my Pitts S1S Thanks in advance. ROSS _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105

Re: [Aus-soaring] Geoff Brown

Lisa Trotter should have it Ron. ROSS -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders Sent: Friday, 31 October 2014 11:01 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject

Re: [Aus-soaring] Bizarre Comp Rules...

Hi Michael The Competition Rules state that if a glider crosses the finish line then it is regarded as a valid finish. Jim's glider crossed the finish line, ergo a valid finish. The rules also call for the Competition Safety Committee, a peer pilot group formed from the attending experienced

Re: [Aus-soaring] Press

Don't be too hard on them, it's a little country town newspaper, gliding is completely new to them and they got most of the details right. Goondiwindi is a very friendly town, the local council is bending over backwards to welcome gliding as a sport and the gliding conditions are outstanding. Che

Re: [Aus-soaring] Borgelt B500 stereo?

I am usually sitting on my thermal centring aid ROSS Sent from my iPad > On 2 Oct 2014, at 9:39, Greg Wilson wrote: > > Has anyone had experience flying with a Borgelt B500 and using it's stereo > sound feature as a thermal centering aid? > > I've found XCSoar's thermal map does a good job an

Re: [Aus-soaring] Would you fly on a pilotless plane?

Has anyone else read "QF32 by Richard de Crespigny"? Might change your mind about the pilot and dog theory... ROSS _ ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-so

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses - the emperor has no clothes

" Thanks for clearing this up Drew. ROSS ________ _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licenses - the emperor has no clothes

Al, as I recall at the time the original concept was that the GPC would in fact be a L1 Independent Operator qualification. The requirement to still have an instructor endorse your logbook etc wasn't in the original spec. It came later as a result of the OFITTH influence. ROSS -Original Mes

Re: [Aus-soaring] [KSChat] Staff Family and Friends Offer - 30% off Saver Lite and Saver Fares

Thank you Justin, much appreciated. ROSS _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: Chat [mailto:chat-boun...@kingaroysoaring.com.au] On Behalf Of Justin

Re: [Aus-soaring] No vodka

Lucky he had a ladder with him so he could climb down! LOL It's not the tow rope. On closer examination it is supporting the aircraft to prevent it falling to the ground. Gotta love the press, lumping this incident in with an 11 person skydiving fatality, ".the second air crash in th

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hmmm....

Yep, they don't like Cricket, Rugby, Soccer or motor racing that doesn't go around and around in a circle either. ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists

Re: [Aus-soaring] battery power

>>>"Hopefully, electric will triumph and we won't be burning non-renewables" Where exactly do you figure the energy to recharge the batteries will be coming from?? ROSS _ -Original Message- From:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Contact information for David Burrell

Replied off list. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Chris Runeckles Sent: Thursday, 19 June 2014 12:26 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Contact informati

Re: [Aus-soaring] Offtopic perhaps - but would be interested to read opinions

Good Grief! Excluding colour blind pilots just doesn't make any sense at all to me. It may have once upon a time, before HF and VHF radio communication and mobile phones were commonplace and the Tower would give take off and landing clearances with Red or Green lights. But that went out with f

Re: [Aus-soaring] Toulouse-Lautrec/ Henri Rousseau

Click on Reply All, then change the Subject Heading and remove any previous email content. Voila Sent from my iPad > On 10 Jun 2014, at 22:01, Peter Champness wrote: > > How do I post a new thread? > > >> On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 9:01 PM, Peter Champness >> wrote: >> Thanks Gary, >> >> For

Re: [Aus-soaring] One blocked static port

YAWN From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Justin Sinclair Sent: Saturday, 31 May 2014 10:04 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] One blocked static port When is

[Aus-soaring] Aussie Gliding Team in France

Our Aussie gliding team is ripping it up in Sisteron France at the World Gliding Grand Prix final. Bruce Taylor has won two days, Graham Parker has won a day and Tom Claffey has a Second Place. You can see it all and read about on the Australian Gliding Team Facebook page at: https://www.faceboo

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3.

Ouch! 1,600 lashes Sent from my iPad > On 14 May 2014, at 16:08, "Christopher McDonnell" > wrote: > > “Drug Runner” > http://www.arabnews.com/news/570566 > > From: Ross McLean > Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:31 PM > To: 'Discussion

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3.

Boring Us ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Paul Bart Sent: Wednesday, 14 May 2014 10:56 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3. On 14 May

Re: [Aus-soaring] Nimbus or SH backrest

Hah! Good answer!! A friend of mine once described the Shorts as "...a wonderful aeroplane to fly, just don't look back over your shoulder at it when you get out after a flight.." ROSS Sent from my iPad > On 1 May 2014, at 18:21, Justin Sinclair wrote: > > Ahh Rob that would be a Shorts 360 "

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wingspans

Hi Ron I got it too But just FYI, Sports Class at the Easter Comps at Goondiwindi was run correctly by Boonah Club and in accordance with the National Sports and Club Class rules and also employed the same handicaps as the nationals. No rules were bent, broken or spindled to achieve this. Spo

Re: [Aus-soaring] Is this a fake?

Not to mention that the manoeuvre is aerodynamically impossible, even with the awesome capabilities of the F-35. ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@list

Re: [Aus-soaring] IGC-approval for the Naviter Oudie-IGC flight recorder

Al Sim has them for sale in Australia at Go Soaring. http://www.gosoaring.com.au/oudieIGC.php ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Saturday, 22 March 2014 8:02 AM To: Discussion of issues relating

Re: [Aus-soaring] shipping opportunity

The harder he works the luckier he gets, amazing isn't it? Good on you Bernard. ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of C

Re: [Aus-soaring] I have zero memory these days

Do you still have that picture Justin? I thought we sold it to Wikileaks to fund the new Arcus M. _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 126, Issue 16

From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Ross McLean Sent: Tuesday, 11 March 2014 2:35 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 126, Issue

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 126, Issue 16

sts.internode.on.net > >When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >than "Re: Contents of Aus-soaring digest..." > > >Today's Topics: > >1. Woodstock weak link (Christopher McDonnell) >2. Re: HP Victor video (Mi

Re: [Aus-soaring] HP Victor video

Yep, good answer... ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Tuesday, 11 March 2014 1:32 PM To: Discu

[Aus-soaring] Hand Held Radio Battery

I am hoping someone can help me find a battery supplier for my VHF Handheld radio, the battery has finally given up. It is a Vertex Standard Pro V, VXA-150, and the battery product number is FNB-64. Thank you for any assistance. ROSS ___ Aus-

Re: [Aus-soaring] HP Victor video

Great video clip Derek, thank you for sharing. Whatever happened to the Handley Page HP 97 Intercontinetal Jet Airliner mentioned at the end of the video? It was designed to carry 122 passengers London to New York three times per day. At the time the Comet was only able to carry 36 passengers. RO

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Website

Hi Mark >From the GFA Home page click GFA Members Info/Airworthiness/Docs/Forms That will take you to the Google Drive page for AW Documents or simply click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzvOakkAvohCVmIwNkZxai0wY3M

Re: [Aus-soaring] Altair, Volklogger and B50 Vario for sale

And the LX9000 is an outstanding unit! _ Ross McLean Mobile: + 61 488 270 105 Telephone: + 61 7 4325 4771 From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun

Re: [Aus-soaring] Record ratified

Well done Peter Amazing speed. Maybe you don't need that 18m glider after all! Regards, ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Be

Re: [Aus-soaring] The nationals: a proposal

Hi Adam Firstly, congratulations on asking the hard questions. You have clearly put some thought into it and you are passionate about your sport. I will be very interested to hear/see other pilots point of view on your suggestions. My opinion differs from yours however, but nothing in this email

Re: [Aus-soaring] Email address wanted

Dennis I think we all got your message the first time. You have now sent the same email 4 times. Cheers, ROSS -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of dennis hipperson Sent: Sunday, 2 February 20

Re: [Aus-soaring] Reactionaries

task sheet and by drawing it on a map. > > Remember, the task is for the benefit of the competitors. The fact > that any of us looking from home, work, etc can see what they are doing is a bonus. > We should NEVER look to define tasks for the benefit of "spectators" > ahea

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

ually opposed to this change until I got to use the new names > > Matt > > > On 8 Jan 2014, at 19:29 , Ross McLean < <mailto:ross...@bigpond.net.au> ross...@bigpond.net.au> wrote: > > Oh Mike, the probability for error goes through the roof when you have

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

Oh Mike, the probability for error goes through the roof when you have to enter the actual Lat and Long of the turn points. I think you must have your tongue firmly planted in your cheek on that answer. LOL ROSS

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

r way around. Ron On 8 January 2014 09:29, Ross McLean wrote: > " How is having a name instead of a number likely to lead to more > confusion in the official contest turnpoint database or which turnpoint has been set?" > > > > · Jandowie, Jandowie North, Jandow

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

" How is having a name instead of a number likely to lead to more confusion in the official contest turnpoint database or which turnpoint has been set?" . Jandowie, Jandowie North, Jandowie Crossing . Bobedah Town Hall, Bobedah Road Junc . Boggabilla, Boggabri .

Re: [Aus-soaring] Turnpoints

>From a competitor's point of view the new turnpoint naming convention of number/name is great as it avoids any possible confusion regarding which turnpoint has been set for the task. Also makes it much easier to input the task accurately into the logger/flight computer/gps whatever. Similarly, in

[Aus-soaring] Wanted - Dittel Battery Box

I want to fit a second battery to my LS8. The current one is housed in a Dittel battery Box so I want another one just like it. Anyone know who sells them in Australia?? I know I can buy it from Cumulus Soaring and/or Craggie but would rather buy locally if possible. Regards, ROSS ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] bohli compass for sale

There's a weird old bloke down the street from me, got a long beard, wears some really strange clothes, mostly black. Says he can sort it out for you. Knows the manufacturer. I think his name is Martin, Marlin?? something like that. ROSS -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.

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

g] 20M Two Seat Nationals - Narromine 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

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

Narromine Gliding Club are hosting the 20Metre 2 Seat Class National Gliding Championships from Thursday 28 November 2013 to Friday 6 December 2013 inclusive, with registration available from Wednesday 27 November. This is the second time this event has been held at Narromine Gliding Club, it w

Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Rules

Talk to Kerry Claffey, Derek. ROSS 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 3:12 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: [Aus-soaring] NSW R

Re: [Aus-soaring] Competition licence renewal

When are we going to automate this process? Why does Beryl have to personally sign everyone's competition licence renewal? It is a process embedded in 1960's thinking. Surely there is a way that these renewals can be completed online now? ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [

Re: [Aus-soaring] Cambridge 20 problem

Jarek The date issue will be related to the date/time set in your PDA. The Barogram issue is likely to be an intermittent "spike" in the log trace, I sometimes get this issue on my log trace as well, that would also possibly screw up your final glide and L/D calcs. ROSS From: aus-soaring-

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pretty clever....

Mike Borgelt said: " Yeah its a toy that just might save your neck if caught in hard IMC with a total electrics failure. Particularly if you have taken the time to test it and explore its limitations. It doesn't have to be a precision AHRS, just one that keeps you right side up." You are a

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: [igc-discuss] Winners - 17th FAI European Gliding Championships

Hi Pam Thanks for posting the results and Matthew Scutter did extremely well on the European's home turf. Congrat's Matthew!. I'm sorry to correct you on a highly pedantic point "1st : Wolfgang Janowitsch - Andreas LutzAUS" but Austria is AUT not AUS (that's us) Cheers, ROSS -Original

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pretty clever....

That is a really clever bit of iPad software. For $109 (US$100) you have a complete standby EFIS on you iPad and for another $10.50 you can drive it with X-Plane to practice at home. Love it. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Laminated birch

Have you tried Aircraft Spruce and Specialty? They provide components, materials and products to aircraft homebuilders. I did a quick search on their site for Birch products and got the following hit. Please click on the link below. Hope it helps: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php?s

Re: [Aus-soaring] FW: Cambridge

A very sad day indeed. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Tuesday, 11 June 2013 10:11 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] FW: Cambridge Some of you may be i

Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA Email

What is it about this list that some people think it is ok to be so rude and ill mannered ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Rob Wintulich Sent: Wednesday, 5 June 2013 11:44 AM To: Discussion of issues

Re: [Aus-soaring] Help please!

Hi Bernard, I have two emails for him: georg...@bigpond.com and geo...@ozemail.com.au Cheers, ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air France A330 Flight 447

Ha Ha ha bang goes my glider pilot training theory in a puff of dirty smoke. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Monday, 13 May 2013 11:27 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Austr

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air France A330 Flight 447

Thanks Mike Both really good articles on the crash and reasoning behind it. Though they do reinforce my view that if the pilots were trained to recognise and correct a stall situation the accident would not have occurred. Clearly " Full power stick forward isn't what was being taught in airline s

[Aus-soaring] Air France A330 Flight 447

Just saw the 60 Minutes program on the Air France A330 crash in the Atlantic a few years ago. Unbelievable. The aircraft is in cruise on Auto pilot, flying through storms over the Equator at around 35,00ft. Three of the Pitot's ice up momentarily and the Auto pilot shuts off. PIC takes manual

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

Very achievable Jim, only 786.2km point to point according to SeeYou. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of jim crowhurst Sent: Thursday, 9 May 2013 8:22 PM To: aus soaring Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] NSW Come & Ge

Re: [Aus-soaring] 2013 Multi Class Nationals at Kingaroy

[Aus-soaring] 2013 Multi Class Nationals at Kingaroy Sorry Ross i have found how to pay and done so. I cant remembercan i camp on the Kingaroy airfield?? \ rgds ron On 25 April 2013 12:22, Ross McLean wrote: Hi Everyone The 2013 Multi Class Nationals will be held at Kingaroy

[Aus-soaring] 2013 Multi Class Nationals at Kingaroy

Hi Everyone The 2013 Multi Class Nationals will be held at Kingaroy from October 14th to October 25th 2013. The competition website is http://www.kingaroynationals.com Please enter online using the Entry Form provided on the competition website. We

Re: [Aus-soaring] Old Peschges vario

Hi Trevor Try Paul Remde at Cumulus Soaring http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/ p...@remde.us Or you could try calling Peschges in Germany (49-241-563021) ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.intern

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hangarage near Sydney

Hi Mark Tom's right about the hangarage rates at Bankstown, Camden isn't that bad but is more expensive then Wedderburn. Hoxton Park would have been ideal but they have built houses on it now. Camden would be my choice, it is a sport aviation haven, there are a several RV's based out there, P

Re: [Aus-soaring] Qld Easter comp.

er, Tom Claffey Club Class: Adam Woolley, Richard Hoskings, Jo Davis 2 seaters: Team Kingaroy (Schmidt/Donald), Team Keepit (Harry/Wendy), Team JSR (Ralph +) Novice: Leon Moran cheers Kerrie _ From: Ross McLean To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia

[Aus-soaring] Germany - Shipping Container Space Available

Hi Everyone Narromine Gliding Club is shipping a Duo Discus trailer from Germany in the next two weeks and has space available in the container. Delivery from Germany to East Coast of Australia. If anyone is interested in shipping with the trailer please contact Beryl Hartley direct on arnie.hart

Re: [Aus-soaring] Qld Easter comp.

Mike, click on the link below to see the full results. http://www.soaringspot.com/qldeast2013/results/ It was a Kingaroy clean sweep. Bruce Taylor actually won 3 of the four days that he flew and came second on the other. However on the two days he didn't fly Lisa Trotter came home in first

Re: [Aus-soaring] Low cost avionics

Hi Mike I'm just guessing, but I would confidently estimate that the landed cost of an ASH31mi plus trailer, tow out gear etc would be in excess of $250K. I am happy for Bernard to correct me here. So more "more money than sense" doesn't really apply in this case. As a matter of interest the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Low cost avionics

Isn't that a bit like buying a new Ferrari and fitting it with cheap retread tyres? Tell him to get an LX9000. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Future Aviation Sent: Sunday, 24 March 2013 7:16 AM To: 'Discus

Re: [Aus-soaring] See You Flight Analysis

Peter and Lisa Trotter use SeeYou extensively for flight analysis and teach the best techniques on all of their caching courses (GlideFast). I would suggest they would be your best source of information on the value of the product. Personally I use it all the time for both task planning (uploads

[Aus-soaring] Astir CS 77 For Sale

Narromine Gliding Club are selling their venerable Astir CS 77 Comes with: . Fully enclosed trailer . Current Form 2 . TT 3,795hrs . Borgelt B50,B57 . XCOM 760 radio . Flarm . Volkslogger Asking price is $14,000 ONO For enquiries

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fw: pemet errors

Thanks Bernie ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Bernie Baer Sent: Sunday, 18 November 2012 4:06 PM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring] Fw: pemet errors FYI - Original M

Re: [Aus-soaring] PMET FORECAST SITE ERRORS

Getting the same problem and don't know who to contact. ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Simon Rammelt Sent: Saturday, 17 November 2012 7:41 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring]

[Aus-soaring] 20m Two Seat National Championships - Narromine 2013

Narromine Gliding Club is hosting the 20Metre 2 Seat Class National Gliding Championships at Narromine from Tuesday 22 January 2013 - Thursday 31 January 2013 inclusive. This is only the second time this class has competed nationally and the first time it has been held as a separate National Cham

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wide white PVC tape

Bowlus Maxi Gap Seal Tape You can buy it from Bruce Taylor in Australia brucetaylo...@bigpond.com.au or online from the US at Cumulus Soaring http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/bowlus.htm Cheers, ROSS -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-bo

Re: [Aus-soaring] BORING: Qld States, Day 2

No link to the scores on the comp website but go to http://www.soaringspot.com/gq2012/results/ ROSS From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Monday, 1 October 2012 7:00 PM To: Aus Soaring Subject: [Au

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

Until recently, I like you, assumed Blue Tooth was a standard. It isn't. There is a standard implementation which most companies seem to follow, however apparently manufacturers can implement their own proprietary version of Blue Tooth. Nokia do it with their mobile phones, BMW do it with their Blu

Re: [Aus-soaring] Nexus 7 as cockpit touchscreen display

Fundamentally you can't. But there are a number of rules that are like that, unenforceable in practical terms. At the end of the day if someone wants to cheat it's hard to stop them. Peer pressure is amazingly powerful and anyone cheating will eventually be found out. After which they are effective

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