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

yes, what value does the L2 actually provide and what knowledge gap exists > On 4 Feb 2017, at 5:55 PM, Greg Wilson wrote: > > One low cost step toward improving the gliding "product" would be to make GPC > holders responsible for their own flying instead of relying on a

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

One low cost step toward improving the gliding "product" would be to make GPC holders responsible for their own flying instead of relying on a L2 instructor's presence at launch.I can understand how the current system evolved from clubs wanting to control pilots

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

I have a problem with ever converting to GA or RA-Aus as they don't fly gliders. I'm in a gliding club for that reason. I had a PPL but only used it for towing ( one of those dumb volunteers I know) but don't have the time or money to maintain it. I enjoyed your post Erich and was suitable

Re: [Aus-soaring] more light hearted WAS: MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

Thanks for the explanation Richard. Will read the article for sure. Cheers Paul On 3 Feb. 2017 21:08, "Richard Frawley" wrote: > all ok, was not offended. > > heat stroke (not dehydration), was the cause, very hot, too long > struggling in difficult conditions and my

Re: [Aus-soaring] more light hearted WAS: MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

all ok, was not offended. heat stroke (not dehydration), was the cause, very hot, too long struggling in difficult conditions and my fault for not giving myself longer to recover from bad gastro (a week before)…. fainted on short final. hit a tree (luckily) which saved my life as did the

Re: [Aus-soaring] more light hearted WAS: MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

Sorry Richard, please accept my apology. Cheers Paul On 3 Feb. 2017 18:40, "Richard Frawley" wrote: > ahh, not when your unconscious > > > > On 3 Feb 2017, at 7:08 PM, Paul Bart wrote: > > > LS8 decided to land in tree > > Gliders never make

Re: [Aus-soaring] more light hearted WAS: MEMBERSHIP AND A WORLD REVIEW

LS8 decided to land in tree Gliders never make decisions, pilots do. Ultimate denial? Cheers Paul On 3 Feb. 2017 13:40, "Richard Frawley" wrote: > this is chilled, happy to really lash out if you want. this is good rehab > from the 12 weeks in hospital after the LS8