[Aus-soaring] Perlan Project

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Re: [Aus-soaring] Aerodynamics

From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Peter Champness Sent: Monday, 31 August 2015 6:57 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring]

[Aus-soaring] More bad news

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[Aus-soaring] Bad news reporting

news, but... Sent from my iPhone On 30 Apr 2015, at 12:57 pm, Anthony Smith anthony.sm...@adelaide.on.net mailto:anthony.sm...@adelaide.on.net wrote: http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/search-for-crashed-light-plane -in-wa/story-e6frfku9-1227327992249

Re: [Aus-soaring] varios, redundancy

Not a failure as such. But I did do a flight in a club aircraft with only an airspeed indicator, altimeter and a radio functional. I knew that was all that was working at take-off though. I flew in thermals for over an hour. Fortunately the launch before mine marked a thermal for me.

[Aus-soaring] Airbus article on Perlan

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Re: [Aus-soaring] Bolts

G'day Graham I posted the original request. Fortunately no-one responded with the 'Bunnings Aerospace' answer. ; ) I understand the specs required and SAGA has an arrangement in place with Coventry Fasteners for the supply of these to SA owners. My problem is with the shank

[Aus-soaring] Design Approval Procedures Manual

Hi all Has anyone been able to download the latest version (Issue 3) of the Design Approval Procedures Manual from the GFA web site yet? Or is it not yet released? Regards Anthony 5. Design Approvals Procedures Manual (DAPM) Mike Burns has concluded a contract under

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wool tuft testing

at thermalling speeds/bank, at my usual cruise speeds. Cheers, WPP On 9 Mar 2015, at 18:38, Anthony Smith anthony.sm...@adelaide.on.net mailto:anthony.sm...@adelaide.on.net wrote: Adam I have done it on the wing tip of a large military aircraft. Wing loading is only a problem if you have

Re: [Aus-soaring] Wool tuft testing

Adam I have done it on the wing tip of a large military aircraft. Wing loading is only a problem if you have a particular issue that is wing loading related. In essence what are you looking for? Is it Reynolds Number related or is it Angle of Attack related? Or both? Wool lengths need to be

[Aus-soaring] Aircraft spec metric bolts

Does anyone have a supplier for aircraft spec metric bolts - particularly 6mm diameter? Examples of bolt part numbers would be: EN2859-060XXX, or NA0036-060XXX (where XXX is the shank length) regards Anthony ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

[Aus-soaring] MORE: Tube rivets

. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Tube rivets Suggest contact Katja at Scheibe but can say when removed the tubes have zero rust have the original zinc Chromate in every case. 30 yrs ago we sampled one used HT bolt through the centre of tube Ian mcphee On 30/01/2015 12:42 PM, Anthony Smith anthony.sm

Re: [Aus-soaring] Spin training

Of Anthony Smith Sent: Saturday, 27 December 2014 16:49 To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Spin training You probably could do something very easily for modern non-flapped gliders. AoA indicators have been around for a long time. You could have three

Re: [Aus-soaring] Spin training

Actually, I was thinking a flush mounted static probe rather than a pitot. It would be interesting to see if a transducer could pick up the pressure fluctuations from separated flow and be able to see the difference from attached flow. After doing some work with the RAAF's P-3 wing tips, I am

Re: [Aus-soaring] ASK21 spinning was Re: Spin training

Bergfalke IV decays into a spiral dive unless pro spin controls are held. If you hold pro spin controls, it still decays into a spiral dive after three or so rotations. Bocian used to stay in a spin until positive recovery controls were applied. Cath Conway told me way back when that

Re: [Aus-soaring] two pawnees for sale

Being Pawnee's they both would be 'sweaters' on a hot day. -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: Sunday, 14 December 2014 4:27 PM To: Discussion of issues

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

It starts to sound like the old joke of the modern airliner only having a pilot and a dog in the cockpit. The pilots job is to feed the dog. The dog is there to bite the pilot if he tries to touch the controls. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Discus - was 20M gliders

The Discus was the first to explore a new concept in glider design. Previously designers had tried to provide a very wide laminar drag bucket from min sink through to VNE (or thereabouts). The Discus designers decided to optimise the airfoil from around min sink speed to a reasonable

Re: [Aus-soaring] Discus - was 20M gliders

. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Discus - was 20M gliders Very Interesting. Do we know what characteristics of the airfoil lead the narrow drag bucket? On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 7:38 PM, Anthony Smith anthony.sm...@adelaide.on.net mailto:anthony.sm...@adelaide.on.net wrote: The Discus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3.

A list of possible suspects http://www.morewords.com/ends-with/us/ From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Jim Staniforth Sent: Wednesday, 14 May 2014 12:40 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3.

Airbus? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Jim Staniforth Sent: Wednesday, 14 May 2014 12:40 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Ventus 3. Still hoping it

Re: [Aus-soaring] confor foam

Sounds like a business opportunity doesn't it? These people get the foam in a large billet, and will cut you a piece to the size and thickness required. From memory, their price was NOT competitive, but that was years ago - maybe they now do a better deal?

[Aus-soaring] Slingsby t.53

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Re: [Aus-soaring] Slingsby t.53

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[Aus-soaring] Sextant: was bohli compass for sale

Believe it or not, in the late 90's I had a sextant in a case under my desk. It was standard issue for a certain large maritime patrol aircraft. We were in the process of upgrading the aircraft to include GPS. I needed the sextant to as a reference to calculate the change in weight and balance.

[Aus-soaring] Laminated birch

Hi all I need to purchase (or otherwise acquire) two relatively small pieces of 9mm thick laminated birch (aircraft grade). If you have some that you are willing to sell or know of a supplier, please let me know off list. Regards Anthony P.S. I tried to send this message a day

Re: [Aus-soaring] Laminated birch

A point to note is that plywood has alternating layers where the grain is at 90 degrees (or some other angle layup as specified). The laminated birch timber that I am after has all the layers with the grain in the same direction. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aerodynamics Query

Out of curiosity, did you try any performance measurement before and after adding the vent? Anthony From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Monday, 15 April 2013 6:04 AM To: Discussion of issues

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fwd: FW: Safety Cushions

Some other reading on the topic http://www.streckenflug.at/shop/images/dynafoam_freeflight.pdf http://www.spina-bac.biz/yankeeromeo/DSI/foam_ostiv.pdf From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Morgan Sent:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Shelf life etc of Jet A1

Robert I can make some enquiries for you. Some very rough answers: 1.Defence stores Jet A-1 (that is A one) for years in bulk supply tanks. It is a heavier fuel and takes an awful long time for the lighter constituents to evaporate away (flash point increases as a result). They

Re: [Aus-soaring] Shelf life etc of Jet A1

- Fuel fungus is an issue if any moisture gets into the storage drum and grows on the fuel water interface. Will block fuel filters very quickly and resembles a fine filament. - Research 'Cladosporium Resinae' and 'Pseudomonas Aeruginosa'. Defence uses an additive called FSII (fuel

Re: [Aus-soaring] MORE: Hypoxia / chamber run video

for the 10min test. Ian M On 8 July 2012 09:35, Anthony Smith anthony.sm...@adelaide.on.net wrote: Towards the end, the 'pilot' is unable to put his mask back on, not from lack of motor control or lack of conciousness, but just from not caring. No from not caring. I still cared and wanted

Re: [Aus-soaring] Hypoxia / chamber run video

It is unlikely that the RAAF will do a run for the general public (due to liability issues). Last time I enquired at Edinburgh, the answer was no. You can try asking then again though. -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

[Aus-soaring] MORE: Hypoxia / chamber run video

Towards the end, the 'pilot' is unable to put his mask back on, not from lack of motor control or lack of conciousness, but just from not caring. No from not caring. I still cared and wanted to put the mask back on. My experience was the complete inability to get my brain from A to

Re: [Aus-soaring] ABC radio transponder story

Personally, I foresee a future where we will all have some form of compulsory collision avoidance system. I think that it is unavoidable (pardon the joke). I subscribe to the view that we would be much better off to get ourselves (gliders) sorted out now. That way we have some “hope” of

Re: [Aus-soaring] Mandl extractor - Is it snake oil or is there something to it?

Air into the cockpit must equal air out. If you are ramming air into the cockpit and do not have a suitable exit, where does it go? Predominantly out around the edges of the canopy and worse still along through the wing roots and out the air brake box. In 'very bad' examples it is the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Mandl extractor - Is it snake oil or isthere something to it?

...@lists.internode.on.net] ON BEHALF OF Anthony Smith SENT: Tuesday, 5 June 2012 7:43 PM TO: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' SUBJECT: Re: [Aus-soaring] Mandl extractor - Is it snake oil or is there something to it? Air into the cockpit must equal air out

[Aus-soaring] CAR 35 engineer

Hi all Does anyone have the contact details for Mike Burns? Alternatively, contact details for another glider friendly approved CAR 35 engineer? Regards Anthony ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or

[Aus-soaring] Welded Steel Tube Repairs

A quick question for those involved with welded steel tube fuselages: When designing / fabricating repairs, what reference / repair design document do you refer to? As an example repairs carried out in accordance with X? Private replies are welcome. Particularly interested in anything

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider Insurance

For what it is worth, I received correspondence from 'Marsh' suggesting I consider them for a quote for aviation insurance. This arrived at the same time as the OAMPS renewal. I had already completed the renewal for OAMPS and have not investigated further. I have the contact details for

Re: [Aus-soaring] UK glider pilot parachutes

Presumably he was over unlandable terrain and out of options. With a real risk of injury if he stayed in the cockpit, it was probably best to bail out. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of MIKE BORGELT Sent:

Re: [Aus-soaring] UK glider pilot parachutes

The article quotes the road that the gliding club is on (as shown on google earth). It appears the glider may have come down in the only significant patch of trees for some distance.. Having successfully put foot in mouth, I should check google earth more often. From:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Colditz Cock

I saw the original replica at Duxford - unfortunately in a de-rigged state. However I was always under the impression from Paul Reid's book that the aircraft was intended as a two seater. The original pilot was to be Douglas Bader and his pax was to be Winston Churchill's nephew (it was

[Aus-soaring] A road less travelled to the back of Bourke

A random question for a wet evening in Adelaide. Does anyone have experience of the condition of the Wilcannia to Bourke Rd (via Tilpa and Louth) in NSW? Particularly interested if it is simply quicker and easier to go via Cobar (yes, glider trailer will be attached to car). Please reply

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider visibility-UK-BGA

Not necessarily. A range of high intensity LED strobes are coming into the market. An example is: http://www.aeroleds.com/ It may soon be feasible to run a pair of wing tip strobes off a second battery for aircraft operating in high traffic areas. From:

[Aus-soaring] Something for the vintage types

Hi all I am in the middle of a 40 yearly for GZQ. I am looking at purchasing some lengths steel tube from Germany: in particular metric sizes of 1.0308 (ST 35) and 1.7214 (4130 Chrome Moly) which are more difficult to source here in Oz. This will be particularly suited to Motorfalkes,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Stalls

The artificial horizon (AH) will only tell you if you are climbing or descending. It works on the direction you are travelling in. Most larger aircraft will have an angle of attack device, either a vane or probe, mounted on either side of the nose. This can be used in a

Re: [Aus-soaring] Small creatures ...

I do recall the big mouse plague at Lochiel some time ago. GZM took off and as it rotated into full climb on the first launch, mice were bailing out from the main and tail wheels. I am generally against widespread use of poison for two reasons: 1. Once it is out of the packet you cannot

Re: [Aus-soaring] rigging controls checks (Foka etc)

Must be time for some Blanik bashing surely? On Tue 17/05/11 3:07 PM , tom.wilk...@internode.on.net sent: We are unlikely to change this by talking about it - so can we please talk about something else now? Wombat Hey Wombat, just because you write a reasoned post doesn't

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

If I had music playing I would lose the functionality of my audio altimeter. (Justine is quite talkative at altitude - particularly at 10,000 ft. The conversation diminishes with decreasing altitude till she is absolutely silent whislt I grovel away looking for a save.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

Windmills of your mind was featured in the re-make as well On Fri 15/04/11 12:19 PM , Terry tfneum...@internode.on.net sent: Windmills of your mind is an obvious. If you are over 40, you will probably know why (hint - think Steve McQueen). Terry (Presently in Canberra - gee

Re: [Aus-soaring] Rope break

J did have a camera, but she was so entranced by the rope she forgot to take the pic! From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Christopher Mc Donnell Sent: Tuesday, 12 April 2011 6:23 PM To:

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider airspace incursion

If it was 8k and above the airfield and they were observing it on radar, why could they not bring a/c under it? - Have to allow for the tow ropes for the horses to drag the zeppelin along.. -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net

[Aus-soaring] Fin mount for a TE probe

Hi all The Bergfalke is having a major refurbishment at the moment and I need to find a fin mount for a TE tube. The existing one is fitted at the wrong angle and it looks like I need to destroy it in order to remove it. regards Anthony ___

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blurring the lines

Buy an ES-59 Arrow! ON MON 24/01/11 9:50 AM , DMCD slutsw...@gmail.com SENT: It's a shame because the idea of flying in a modern primary and thermalling on a puff has a lot of attractions. D ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

[Aus-soaring] Kinky gulls

There's a challenge! Gull wings do have a slight aerodynamic advantage - when applied properly! But they also have a weight and cost penalty. The advantage in aerodynamics is not huge, but it is there. As a generalization: for a roughly circular fuselage, you should get minimum

Re: [Aus-soaring] Kinky gulls

Yes. The mathematics for a 2D wing (ie planar wing) resolve down to minimum induced drag is for an elliptical planform (Supermarine Spitfire being the all time classic example). The downwash behind such a wing in theory is uniform across the span (and therefore it has a uniform CL too across the

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pregnant planes

I would need to see a couple of pics and see. A bit of data would also help eg weight increase from the pregnancy and how much faster does it cruise. It is possible that there is some kind of separation issue under the wing adjacent to the fuse that was magically fixed / reduced by the wider

Re: [Aus-soaring] Blaniks (was IS28 Trailer)

Personally, I wouldn't hold a lot of hope for the poor old L-13. Eddy current testing through other layers of metal to detect cracks is difficult (and you will need specialist gear and probably a specialist operator). A lot of operators of old aircraft (particularly Oz Dept of Defence and

[Aus-soaring] Speed to fly and g load

Hi Bernard I had a look through Fred Thomas: Fundamentals of Sailplane Design as well as Frank Irving: The paths of Soaring Flight. For once I think Frank Irving explained it better! Ultimately the best speed to fly is proportional to the square root of the g load as we discussed on the phone.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Training via Simulator

Er.. I know Rolf is TIC here but unfortunately the computer doesn't insert the required miracle in time. See media reports of an Oz Defence Force UAV which crashed in Canada a little while ago with a trainee operator driving it. On Thu 30/09/10 3:28 PM , rolf a. buelter

Re: [Aus-soaring] Fwd: [Ascmembers] Exciting new developements inGliding Simulator

I am told that it does indeed spin. I am told that initial testing showed that the forces/motions applied to the cockpit had to be moderated so that the pilot was not subjected to undue strain (ie not flung out of the sim). On Thu 30/09/10 12:29 PM , Mike Borgelt

[Aus-soaring] Peter Masak's book on Performance Enhancement of Modern Sailplanes

Hi all, Many years ago I bought a copy of Performance Enhancement of Modern Sailplanes by Peter Masak. Since then I have regularly loaned it to interested parties (most likely at the coaching week at Waikerie). At the moment it is not in my library. If you did happen to borrow it from me and

Re: [Aus-soaring] Felt for Tail Dolly?

Which reminds me of a rather famous quote from one night at the Adelaide Uni GC shed at West Beach: Redmond, where do you go to get felt? -Original Message- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of David Conway

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tape

FWIW I use a couple of different tapes: - Short term use ie a few months (eg wing roots) I use the Bowlus tape from Bruce Taylor. - Long term use ie 12 months or more, I use 3M type 471 tape. The 3M stuff is available from most packaging distributors and can

[Aus-soaring] Soaring Possums(?) and dynamic soaring

Gary Whilst at uni, a bloke in the year above me researched the glide ratio of Sugar Gliders. He used dead specimens collected from assorted zoos across Australia that were frozen in their gliding posture. During his final presentation he told the story that during his study, he had a lot

Re: [Aus-soaring] L-13 etc

Out of interest Mike, out of your little EEA group that are ex-glider pilots, what kind of flying are they doing now in their ultralights / homebuilts? Local flying, cross-country / touring??? On Wed 25/08/10 5:31 PM , Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com sent: At 03:15 PM

Re: [Aus-soaring] UK airspace incursion

It must be difficult at this time of the year airspace wise, as there is an airshow on almost every weekend somewhere in the country during the summer holiday season. The quantity of NOTAMs or equivalent must be staggering. J and I did a holiday over there some years

Re: [Aus-soaring] L-13

The initiative of a cheap flight data recorder is good. Given the profusion of Flarm and other flight data loggers (which collect most of the parameters you want anyway), what you really want is a cheap fatigue meter. The problem you will face is that the principal cost in a fatigue

Re: [Aus-soaring] Foka Wings

See http://www.sylacaugasoaring.com/SZD%20COBRA%20WARNING.htm From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Peter Stephenson Sent: Saturday, 14 August 2010 9:25 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Energy management, and who said flying light twins was BORING?

Mike Do you have a copy of Barnaby Wainfan's article that explains his opinions? I wouldn't mind a peruse as I am sure that I can come up with a few arguments to the contrary. Anthony On Thu 29/07/10 9:13 AM , Mike Borgelt mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com sent:

[Aus-soaring] Another Australian aviation hero moves on

A hero of the technological era of aviation. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/black-box-inventor-david-warren-dies-at-85/story-e6frg95x-1225895120709 [1] Links: -- [1]

Re: [Aus-soaring] BGA accidents

I had a brief peruse of it last night as well. Did it mention what percentage of flights / hours were TIFs / AEFs or did I miss that part? On Wed 31/03/10 12:47 PM , gavin wrigley gavi...@hotmail.com sent: Worthwhile reading. Of interestthe BGA 'Basic' instructor rating requires

[Aus-soaring] Variometers

Hi all, The Adelaide Uni GC is interested in acquiring a second hand B40 vario (functioning) and perhaps a second hand mechanical vario (also functioning). If you have either of the above, please contact me off list with an offer. Merry Christmas Anthony

Re: [Aus-soaring] coloured markings

I do recall once seeing an SZD Pirat which had very large areas of flouro orange on it. It was eye watering up close. You certainly could positively identify it from a long way away. Despite having bright or obvious markings, you still need to look out. One of the (less

[Aus-soaring] New winglets for Airbus A320 family

http://www.eads.net/1024/en/businet/airbus/airbus_commercial_aircraft/airbus_press_releases/press/press/20091115_airbus_air_new_zealand_sharklet.html [1] For those interested in winglets and the like Links: -- [1]

Re: [Aus-soaring] I want one !

Bah! There are no Bergfalkes! (At least it saves me from making up and painting little naked pilots to make the model complete). From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of bb...@internode.on.net Sent: Tuesday, 27

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Men in suits (warning this posting maycontain humour...)

Why not. There have been a number of examples of the opposite, with pilots flying without clothing in the altogether. On Thu 08/10/09 2:51 PM , Texler, Michael michael.tex...@health.wa.gov.au sent: We could always go retro. The Adelaide Uni Gliding Club started life as the Adelaide

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Men in suits (warning this posting maycontain humour...)

Strange as it may seem, that is one Bergfalke rating that I have not achieved. Of course in my case I would insist on it being mutual naked Bergfalke pilots. Just gotta make sure that all the prickles are removed from the cushions first. On Fri 09/10/09 1:19 PM ,

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Men in suits (warning this postingmaycontain humour...)

Yes. Of course it is also a new use for those 'Remove Before Flight' tags. On Fri 09/10/09 1:48 PM , Derek Ruddock derek.rudd...@optus.com.au sent: That’s the type of flight where you have to debriefing before the actual flight I suppose J

Re: [Aus-soaring] weighing aircraft

Systems like this are offered as 'options' on several large airliners. Most airlines don't bother with it though. The low uptake of such technology by the airline companies suggest that there are either some hidden problems or, more likely, ongoing costs that make it prohibitive.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Stemme produce a UAV based on the S6 motor glider

The deciding factor is always the cost per payload or cost per performance factor. The big question will be whether the S15 is able to undercut the price of similar systems by using an already certified airframe. The next question will be whether it can perform as well with

[Aus-soaring] DI minimum age?

Hi all My stupid question for the month (mostly because Redmond and myself have been too busy to ask the authorities) to the collective: Is there a minimum age requirement for a DI rating? If so, what is it? Reply to: anthony.sm...@adelaide.on.net Thanks

Re: [Aus-soaring] DI minimum age?

Thanks to all. The answer is 15 and a solo pilot. Looks like a 14 year old I know will be disappointed for a while longer. From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Anthony Smith Sent: Friday, 8 May 2009 6:32 PM

[Aus-soaring] More: DG1000 dc pack

Back onto the original topic: A very quick perusal of the comments on the DG website illustrate that they were quite concerned over the risk of electric shock. My thoughts are: If the battery pack is in the fuselage you do not have to disconnect / connect high DC voltage

[Aus-soaring] E-mail address for Peter Champness?

Hi all Could Peter Champness kindly get in touch with me? Alternatively, does someone have his current e-mail address (I only have an old ozemail address for him) Thanks Anthony ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To

Re: [Aus-soaring] Teflon tape supplier required

It depends on what variety of Teflon tape you are after and for what purpose. I know I can get a wide variety of different tapes through Armstrong Packaging at Port Adelaide. I suspect any major packaging supplier could do the same. For a gliding specific product, eg the Teflon wear tape for

[Aus-soaring] Bergy performance - was 180 degree turns

BODY { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px; } The figures for the Bergy in that spreadhseet are definitely wrong at the low speed end, but probably more accurate at the high speed end. I haven't found where the data for that aircraft in the Polar10

Re: [Aus-soaring] For a very rare reality...

BODY { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px; } The real catch here is that the simulator must accurately reflect the performance and handling of the aircraft under the circumstances. A link back to Mike Borgelt's comment on the RAAF doing the double

Re: [Aus-soaring] Oxygen Cylinder's on international flights

The Mountain High cyclinders normally come with some form of US Department of Transport (DoT) approval (mine did). This should keep you out of trouble with at least the US airlines. If you have a copy of the paper work with you, it will help with the other airlines if you are queried.

Re: [Aus-soaring] Special Request - Work Experience

Dion You could get her to talk to Tony Bernardo at Australian Aerospace at RAAF Edinburgh. Aust Aero (Edn) may be able to offer her a week of work experience. High school students typicall get to cover the range of activities carried out here including: work on the hangar floor with a P-3,

[Aus-soaring] More: Special Request - Work Experience

Dion Actually the website is pretty average. You / she can have a chat to me about Australian Aerospace if you like by e-mail or at work on 08 8393 3319. Anthony Dion You could get her to talk to Tony Bernardo at Australian Aerospace at RAAF Edinburgh. Aust Aero (Edn) may be able to

Re: [Aus-soaring] Special Request - Work Experience

Hi Glenn Regretably, as far as I know, the RAAF do not (or can not) arrange for week long work experience as requested by Dion. They do arrange for 1 day visits for potential ADFA recruits regularly though and these are worth attending. The Air Force Cadets also have regular camps and so

Re: [Aus-soaring] Tow Planes

Anyone tried talking to European clubs where the fuel costs are (or were) higher than here? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Dorning Sent: Saturday, 3 May 2008 11:51 AM To: aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Aus-soaring]

[Aus-soaring] Thermalling a P-3 Orion

More likely that the heat from the exhausts will increase the thermal strength. Note that a moderately loaded P-3 will be trying to thermal at 160 kts or so and a turn radius of approx 490 m (about 10 times the turn radius of the Boomerang that Cath was presumably flying). Yes the wake

[Aus-soaring] Zig Zag tape

Hi all I am looking to acquire two lengths of zig zag turbulator tape for a work project. Must be at least 700mm in length each. If anyone has a couple of suitable off-cuts that they are willing to sell me, would they please contact me off list? regards Anthony

Re: [Aus-soaring] Swimmers getting helped by new surfaces

From what I know: Some of the surface technology revolves around either grooves, riblets or fibres to channel the boundary layer around a body in a particular way (believe it or not there was even a trial of swimmers who shaved or didn't shave their body hair - the result was that body hair could

Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider Trailers

Whilst I know the e-mail was tongue in cheek: a pig or dog trailer refers to the design of the trailer. I think that a pig trailer has a central set of axles and a drawbar that carries the balance load of the trailer. A dog trailer has a set of steerable wheels at the front and fixed at the

[Aus-soaring] Handicaps - was ASG29 handicaps

Well recent experience seems to show that handicaps can work quite well under particular conditions. The Easter Regatta at Gawler featured a DG-1000 versus a Bergfalke 4 - the only two seaters in the regatta. The Bergy 4 won on the Saturday on handicap by a small margin. The DG-1000 pipped

[Aus-soaring] Subaru and gliding

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