Re: [Aus-soaring] [gfaforum] Nationals at NRM

[Damien Gates]

Is that I joke?



I would also be interested for some vicarious participation. Anyone reporting?



Cheers,



Tex



From: Michael [mailto:herriardmanagem...@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, 26 November 2018 3:41 PM
To: Ron Sanders 
Cc: gfafo...@glidingaustralia.org; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in 
Australia. 
Subject: Re: [gfaforum] Nationals at NRM



I suggest you mind your own business!!

Michael


On 26 Nov 2018, at 3:17 pm, Ron Sanders mailto:resand...@gmail.com> > wrote:

Guys, are there any blogs facebooks going where one can vicariously 
participate??



Ron

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[Aus-soaring] Parachute wanted

[Damien Gates]

Hi All,

 

Looking for a parachute 220lb.

 

Cheers,

 

Tex

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Re: [Aus-soaring] Looking for XCSoar 5.2.1 for the Altair

[Damien Gates]

This looks like that version Robert

 

http://triadis.triadis.biz/downloads/altair/update/XcSoarSource/

 

Regards,

 

Tex

 

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Robert Hart
Sent: Wednesday, 8 November 2017 6:13 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. 

Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Looking for XCSoar 5.2.1 for the Altair

 

Tks Paul - been there and no 5.2.1, unfortunately.

 

On 8 November 2017 at 17:44, Paul Mander  > wrote:

The XCSoar site has a page from which one can source old versions. Worth a try.

 

On 8 Nov. 2017 18:01, "Robert Hart"  > wrote:

Hi

In a moment of stupidity, I deleted the XCSoar.exe file from the front seat 
Altair in Peter Griffiths' Nimbus 4DM.

I need a very specific version as this contains the "Big Text" feature that 
Peter needs and also connects to the rear seat Altair - which v5.2.2 does not 
do.

I have searched everywhere for this and have not found it. Does anyone have a 
copy of this or can point me at it?

Many thanks



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Re: [Aus-soaring] [gfaforum] Class 2 Medical Reform CASA - submissions due 30 March 17

[Damien Gates]

Just noting the e-mail address for comment is avmed...@casa.gov.au
  and refer to "AOPA" 

 

Cheers,

 

Tex

 

From: Jo Pocklington [mailto:jopockling...@bigpond.com] 
Sent: Saturday, 18 February 2017 9:06 AM
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Subject: [gfaforum] Class 2 Medical Reform CASA - submissions due 30 March
17

 

CASA has invited discussion on Medicals. This will not directly affect all
glider pilots, but could affect tug pilots in some way. Anyone can have
input, not just pilots.  Regarding Class 2 Medical reform, AOPA put forward
a proposal on 23 August 2016 which you may wish to support (2 page summary
CASA discussion paper and AOPO recommendation attached).  Possibilities
include addressing each of the 6 options put forward by CASA, or simply
stating that "the AOPO proposal dated 23 August 2016 regarding Class 2
Medical reform is supported by me".  Submissions to av...@casa.gov.au
  are due by 30 March 17 and should include in the
subject line:  'AvMed discussion paper'.  

 

 

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Re: [Aus-soaring] Avia, Vertica 2

[Damien Gates]

I checked them all out and found it cheaper, easier and with more collateral 
uses to go with a Note 4 adding an anti glare screen cover (a few dollars from 
EBay). Also put in a bigger capacity battery which is good for two days flying.

Tex

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From: Aus-soaring [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.base64.com.au] On Behalf Of 
DMcD
Sent: Tuesday, 14 February 2017 6:36 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. 

Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Avia, Vertica 2

Has anyone got any experience with the Bluefly-Kobo-XCSoar or LK800 options?

My experience with the Vertica was such that I sold it after a few weeks to 
someone who sold it soon afterwards… mainly due to screen readability in 
sunlight and the somewhat low-res appearance.

Because the Kobo is mono or E ink based, readability in sunlight looks 
excellent and the Bluefly looks good too.

http://gethighstayhigh.co.uk/products/

D
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Re: [Aus-soaring] MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

[Damien Gates]

Hi Noel,

 

I don’t understand what you mean. Can you explain?

 

???  RAA can operate freely in Australian airspace except controlled airspace 
with appropriate endorsements (XC and Radio). You can fly a RAA registered 
aircraft at Archerfield. 

 

When it comes to PPL one of major credentials you need to fly CTA is... Radio 
(and of course a transponder equipped aircraft).

 

In RAA, get just get your XC rating and you are operating far more 
independently than the GFA model.

 

Tex

 

 

From: Aus-soaring [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.base64.com.au] On Behalf Of 
Noel Roediger
Sent: Sunday, 5 February 2017 6:04 PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' 

Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

 

Jim.

 

Your suggestion implies you think those pilots you refer to up to PPL are 
qualified to operate freely within Australian airspace.

 

I assure you – unreservedly – many are not. 

 

For that reason your idea will not work.

 

Noel.

From: Aus-soaring [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.base64.com.au] On Behalf Of 
James McDowall
Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 5:10 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

 

What about anybody with a RA-Aus pilot certificate and anybody with a RPL, PPL, 
etc with an endorsement for self launcher?

 

On Sun, Feb 5, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Richard Frawley  > wrote:

i put my hand up to take this to the exec. who else (must be GFA member) i can 
count on for support?

 

step 1: anyone cleared to fly a Self Launcher automatically has L2 OPS 
annotated on GPC (will that work?) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 5 Feb 2017, at 4:10 pm, James McDowall  > wrote:

 

Elsewhere in this discussion it was noted that the majority of GFA new 
registrations last year were powered. The interests of these people need to be 
accommodated NOW, not when the powerless gliders can't be launched because it 
is too expensive or I just cant move my zimmer frame fast enough to run a wing. 
This will encourage investment. Also GFA needs to develop a system of 
permitting retrofits of power systems (by using the experimental certificates 
provisions) to add value to un-powered gliders. Cutting loose independent 
operators (from clubs) will remove the liability that CFI's and RTO's fear. 
That is operators hold a GPL or GPC issued by GFA and simply agree to fly 
according to the operational arrangements approved by CASA under CAO 95.4.

I am reminded of a couple of quotes attributed to Edmund Burke:

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do 
nothing." and "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good 
conscience to remain silent."

but most all a common saying:


“Some people make things happen. Some people watch things happen. And then 
there are those who wonder, 'What the hell just happened?” 


I think most of the gliding fraternity will wake up one day and "what the hell 
happened"?

 

On Sun, Feb 5, 2017 at 3:05 PM, Richard Frawley  > wrote:

It is well know that the biggest resistance by far to the current GPC change 
(which was a good step forward) was by instructors and especially CFI’S and 
RTO’s

 

I would be more than happy to help champion the issuance of GPC as equivalent 
to Level 2 Independent ops, but I can tell you now it will the CFI’s and Panels 
that will resist the most

 

Given however the small number of self launchers, this requirements is still 
moot.

 

As long as you still need others (tugs, wing runners, ropes) there is no true 
independence and their in lies the root cause.

 

Bring on the world of electric self launchers and true independence, the sooner 
the better and even then it only really comes if its private owner or small 
syndicate.

 

Club aircraft will always be over protected. This is the nature of a shared 
asset. Shared asserts by human nature are never as well looked after as those 
owned. (rental cars + public transport vs the private car)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 5 Feb 2017, at 2:28 pm, Future Aviation Pty. Ltd.  > wrote:

 

Hi James, hello all

 

I have argued along exactly the same lines when I was on the panel as the head 
coach for SA.

 

Coming from a different country I was bewildered that there is no formal 
qualification for glider pilots in Australia. I argued 

for a Glider Pilot Licence (GPL) instead of a Glider Pilot Certificate (GPC) 
but I was told that only CASA has the authority 

to issue licences. The GFA wanted to retain control and for mainly this reason 
we are now stuck with a certificate rather 

than a licence. A certificate is (almost) worthless but a licence implies that 
you can operate free 

Re: [Aus-soaring] Comp flying: Despair & Brutal Truth

[Damien Gates]

Good read. Thanks Adam.

 

From: Aus-soaring [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.base64.com.au] On Behalf
Of Adam Woolley
Sent: Tuesday, 3 May 2016 2:50 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Subject: [Aus-soaring] Comp flying: Despair & Brutal Truth

 

A very well written article & worth the long read from World Champion, Karol
Staryszak. Many great words & lessons regarding competition flying, motor
gliders, command decisions, risk vs rewards; responsibilities of pilots,
organizers & crew, etc

 

Stay safe everyone, enjoy yourselves first & foremost - after all, it's just
a game (a great one though)!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1900613/DespairandBrutalTruth.pdf

 

 

SeeYou,

WPP

 

Would be good to print this in the Australian Gliding mag, or your local
clubs newsletter(?).

 

 

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