Re: [Aus-soaring] ARCUS wins its first comp

2009-06-11 Thread Mike Borgelt
Yes Ross but what is a Nimeta? As listed on the Open Class entry list for the German Nationals. Mike At 12:37 PM 12/06/2009, you wrote: The ETA is a 30.0m wingspan sailplane! See http://www.leichtwerk.de/eta/ for German/English & pictures ROSS -Origi

Re: [Aus-soaring] ARCUS wins its first comp

2009-06-11 Thread Ross McLean
The ETA is a 30.0m wingspan sailplane! See http://www.leichtwerk.de/eta/ for German/English & pictures ROSS -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Friday, 12 June 2009 1

Re: [Aus-soaring] ARCUS wins its first comp

2009-06-11 Thread Adam Woolley
Just checked it out for myself Mike, your spot on. Even the Germans know what the real winning type is, Schempp! Though got my fingers crossed for a top placing from the DG-10's as well :) C U in the CUes, WPP > Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:14:44 +1000 > To: aus-soaring@lists.

Re: [Aus-soaring] ARCUS wins its first comp

2009-06-11 Thread Mike Borgelt
Bruno Gantenbrink seems to be flying a Nim eta in Open class. What's that??? Mike Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments since 1978 phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 email: mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com websi

Re: [Aus-soaring] ARCUS wins its first comp

2009-06-11 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 11:20 AM 12/06/2009, you wrote: The German Nationals in the Open and 18m class will be held in Mengen between the 25th July and 8th August. The official site is:http://www.dsm2009-mengen.de/ Chris www.schempphirth.com Only 2 A

[Aus-soaring] ARCUS wins its first comp

2009-06-11 Thread C K
Congratulations go to Christof Geissler and Christoph Wannenmacher for winning the German Nationals in what could be called the Duo Discus, aka two seater, class in Aalen, Germany, flying the new Arcus. Final results can be found at: http://80.232.122.77/data/06.05/DoSi_Total.html Congratulations

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

2009-06-11 Thread Jarek Mosiejewski
.. and me, please. > tom claffey wrote: > > One to me too please > > --- On Thu, 11/6/09, jfar...@melbpc.org.au > wrote: > > From: jfar...@melbpc.org.au > Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start > To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > Received: Thursday, 11 June, 2009, 9:27

Re: [Aus-soaring] eh? Certified? Tolerances at RR

2009-06-11 Thread Alan Wilson
Mike said "Modern engines for cars are built way better than that. There's a story about the early days of WW2 when Ford at Dagenham were asked if they could build Roll-Royce Merlin's. They agreed to look at the drawings and after 3 weeks rang Rolls and said we can't do it. The Rolls guys said "t

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

2009-06-11 Thread tom claffey
One to me too please --- On Thu, 11/6/09, jfar...@melbpc.org.au wrote: From: jfar...@melbpc.org.au Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Received: Thursday, 11 June, 2009, 9:27 PM I would like to add my name to the hoards requesting a copy t

Re: [Aus-soaring] eh? Certified?

2009-06-11 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 12:46 AM 12/06/2009, you wrote: For those with Jabiru join the two ducts together as 3/4 air goes in one side (downward going prop blade) and needs to be fed to the otherside. Interesting. I recently built a 4 CHT digital instrument so I can see all 4 CHTs at the same time in the BD4

Re: [Aus-soaring] eh? Certified?

2009-06-11 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 10:59 PM 11/06/2009, you wrote: Mike,( I always like your posts, don't take offence out of hand!) Firstly, I don't understand your point, but I would like to thank you for the time you spent putting it forward. Typing is such a dreary, half baked way of communication. Wayne, The point was

Re: [Aus-soaring] Boat Anchor (Was XCOM 760)

2009-06-11 Thread Luke Dodd
Is there a link to some info on the accident mentioned luke -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net]on Behalf Of Derek Ruddock Sent: Thursday, 11 June 2009 8:02 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Boat Anchor (Was XCOM 760)

2009-06-11 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 08:02 PM 11/06/2009, you wrote: For clarification the engine was a turbo, and the pilot's death was unrelated. The engine had 2.8 hours on it before it failed, but Schempp apparently didn't want to know, and neither did Solo, so we have a situation where his poor widow, who knows nothing about

Re: [Aus-soaring] eh? Certified?

2009-06-11 Thread Ian Mc Phee
Interesting rant Wayne I have had a PIK20E for almost 30years and the original 501 Rotax is still original and still going strong and NEVER BEEN REBUILT. Infact Bert Flood Imports are sure it is the oldest still running Rotax in AUS. We rarely fiddle with it and never ever let it hunt or run le

Re: [Aus-soaring] eh? Certified?

2009-06-11 Thread Wayne Carter
Mike,( I always like your posts, don't take offence out of hand!) Firstly, I don't understand your point, but I would like to thank you for the time you spent putting it forward. Typing is such a dreary, half baked way of communication. Secong, What, ultimately is the answer, or an answer, or cou

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

2009-06-11 Thread Kim Bennett
Hi Alex Could I have the link too please? Regards Kim _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Alex Cameron Sent: Thursday, 11 June 2009 12:30 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

2009-06-11 Thread Chris
Could you send me the look as well please Chris Runeckles - Original Message - From: Alex Cameron To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:00 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start All - with input those expressing an interest

Re: [Aus-soaring] XCOM 760

2009-06-11 Thread Mike Cleaver
There are also ways of doing similar in Australia. For owner maintenance (with some training required for the owner) it only takes someone to request a Supplemental type certificate to operate it in Primary Category, to be maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. To use a non

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

2009-06-11 Thread Mike Cleaver
Derek Was that a copy of the ZR movie or the cute brunette? Wombat - Original Message - From: Derek Ruddock To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start I'd like

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

2009-06-11 Thread Joshua Phillips
Would i also be able to get a copy of the link please alex. Thanks, josh On 6/11/09, jfar...@melbpc.org.au wrote: > I would like to add my name to the hoards requesting a copy > > thanks > > Jeff > > From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring- > boun...@lists.internode.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

2009-06-11 Thread jfarrow
I would like to add my name to the hoards requesting a copy thanks Jeff From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring- boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Alex Cameron Sent: Thursday, 11 June 2009 1:00 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-s

[Aus-soaring] Boat Anchor (Was XCOM 760)

2009-06-11 Thread Derek Ruddock
For clarification the engine was a turbo, and the pilot's death was unrelated. The engine had 2.8 hours on it before it failed, but Schempp apparently didn't want to know, and neither did Solo, so we have a situation where his poor widow, who knows nothing about gliding, and speaks no German, is tr

Re: [Aus-soaring] XCOM 760

2009-06-11 Thread DMcD
> For sports aircraft formal certification is nonsense. Wow! I think I agree with you Mike! There is an interesting happening in Canadia where they allow certain aircraft to be de-registered as certified aircraft and fly as owner-maintained. As they say: Practical requirements, common sense, an

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

2009-06-11 Thread Derek Ruddock
I'd like a copy thanks From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Alex Cameron Sent: Thursday, 11 June 2009 1:00 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start All - with inp

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

2009-06-11 Thread Ross McLean
And she is still pretty cute too, although the brunette varies in colour from time to time ROSS _ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of tom claffey Sent: Thursday, 11 June 2009 7:22 PM To: Discussion of issues

Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start

2009-06-11 Thread tom claffey
Worth looking out for the cute brunette in the Aussie team! Anyone who has ever been to Narromine has met her! Tom --- On Wed, 10/6/09, Alex Cameron wrote: From: Alex Cameron Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo - Good Start To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Received: Wednesday, 10 June,

Re: [Aus-soaring] XCOM 760

2009-06-11 Thread Mike Borgelt
At 08:25 PM 10/06/2009, you wrote: Something else. Essentially one of the bolts on the air ‘filter’ box (that has no filter) came loose, leaving the aluminium spreader sleeve to be ingested, with the inevitable results. It was definitely NOT an issue on the part of the operator who was met