[Aus-soaring] Press

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-29/mountain-wave-mean-glider-pilots-soar-to-new-heights-in-canberra/6579512 Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 140, Issue 14

Speaking of... Is there any further details of this docco that was meant to be on SBS this year? http://www.morninggloryclouddocumentary.com/ Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia On Fri, May 15, 2015 at 12:30 PM, aus-soaring-requ

[Aus-soaring] Press

Terrific spot on local ABC radio this morning - 612 ABC here in Brisbane. With Anne who did an AEF with Gary at Caboolture recently. I hope it will be available as a podcast - it was a great promotion for Gliding in general, and also for the upcoming 100yr of women in Aviation events coming up

[Aus-soaring] Morning Glory docco in the works...

Must keep a look out for this... http://www.morninggloryclouddocumentary.com/ http://www.savannah-lodge.com/morning-glory/ Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 133, Issue 11

James May did a similar experiment in the UK a few years ago - getting a balsawood glider to fly across the English Channel. http://vimeo.com/68033138 Not sure what L/D his team achieved, but it's quite an interesting episode Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http

[Aus-soaring] Forbes

Forbes, NSW is over-run by hangies this weekend - looks like it will be a great event... ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Press - Morning Glory season 2014

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-23/morning-glory-clouds-roll-in-over-northern-australia/5762388 Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring

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

Somewhat offtopic perhaps, but would be interested in observations/reactions from the soaring community http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/sci-tech/are-you-ready-to-fly-on-a-pilotless-plane-20140921-10j70w.html ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

[Aus-soaring] Offensive and off-topic post

if the person has the intestinal fortitude to make some sort of amends. Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

[Aus-soaring] Press

Great little story in the local SE Qld press today the print version also had a good article on Dylan Lampard's training and development at Boonah. http://www.qt.com.au/news/birds-eye-view-for-first-timer/2342093/ Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 130, Issue 3

It is a nuclear holocaust movie in a cartoon style. you can get the soundtrack on CD - its pretty good actually. Features tracks by David Bowie, roger waters, etc On Jul 4, 2014 12:30 PM, aus-soaring-requ...@lists.internode.on.net wrote: Send Aus-soaring mailing list submissions to

[Aus-soaring] Colour blinded issue - more press

And then this from the ABC news...which is a bit different to the Brisbane Times/Fairfax coverage. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-18/colour-blind-pilots-licences-reviewed-by-casa/5531906 Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia

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

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/casa-crackdown-threatens-to-ground-colour-blind-pilots-20140617-3abkg.html Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] OAMPS going offshore

OAMPS is one of the few underwriters for gliding and other aviation risks - I wonder if there will be changes in this space now http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-07/wesfarmers-sells-insurance-broking-arm-to-us-firm-for-one-billi/5371760 Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http

[Aus-soaring] Sad news from NZ

*http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1objectid=11189021 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1objectid=11189021* ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Re. Lisa Trotter's record breaking flight

Ailsa McMillan was pretty close to achieving a lot too - so near and yet so far Lisa had better keep a keen eye on the competition! https://www.onlinecontest.org/olc-2.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=3440571 On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 11:30 AM, aus-soaring-requ...@lists.internode.on.net wrote:

Re: [Aus-soaring] What can glider pilots teach the airline industry?

Yes - very interesting. Is there a link to the published article available? Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 6:05 AM, aus-soaring-requ...@lists.internode.on.net wrote: Send Aus-soaring mailing list

[Aus-soaring] M18 Dromader

Thanks all for a very informative thread on the Dromader and other tug aircraft...! Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net

[Aus-soaring] M18 Dromader

Are many of these used as tugs? http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/safety-fears-flagged-earlier-over-make-of-plane-in-death-crash-20131024-2w4ew.html Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus

[Aus-soaring] Terrific gliding footage

Who else saw the NZ from Above last night on National Geographic? There was a lot of great stuff there, featuring Gavin Wills from Omarama taking a passenger up to Mt Cook. ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or

[Aus-soaring] Compasses

...? (assuming you have paid attention during basic navigation training which I'm sure is available from instructors) Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 11:05 AM, aus-soaring-requ...@lists.internode.on.net wrote

[Aus-soaring] Morning Glory

Hope this report doesn't spoil too many plans this year http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/weather/whats-the-story-morning-glory-20130813-2ru1b.html ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 118, Issue 13

Thanks you to most of you who have provided informative responses! I'm off to throw an orange-bellied parrot on the barbie Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM, aus-soaring-requ

[Aus-soaring] Wind Turbines cause turbulence risk?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-11/bushfire-pilots-want-investigation-into-wind-turbines/4815302 Would a glider be affected? Could this really be likely? I've never seen a power-generating turbine spinning faster than 15 - 20 RPM? Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http

[Aus-soaring] Interesting....

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-23/senate-committee-raises-concerns-about-authorities-overseeing-a/4709104 Thanks Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] Near miss between Air Ambulance and glider - vicinity Griffith NSW earlier this year...

http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/1515109/air-ambulance-in-near-miss/?cs=148 ___ 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-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Electric replacement for quad bikes around airfields

. -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ 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-soaring

[Aus-soaring] Off-topic but quite inspirational nonetheless....

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-12/latifa-nabizada-mama-asia-afghanistan/4489756 -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change

[Aus-soaring] Brisbane Storms - interesting cloud picture

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[Aus-soaring] New ABC series starting this weekend looks interesting

http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/series/3586896 Wonder where that still frame is from - is that VH-GWV(Y?) I wonder if they will include the Morning Glory... -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus

[Aus-soaring] FWD: Midair collision at WGC Uvalde both pilots unhurt...

-- Forwarded message -- From: Greg Jackson greg.jack...@tpg.com.au Date: Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM Subject: Re: [GGC Members] Uvalde Update day twelve To: GGC Members ggc-memb...@gliding-in-melbourne.org, Jarek Mosiejewski jar...@optusnet.com.au Cc: GGC Members

[Aus-soaring] Nigerian Glider(?)

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/witnesses-describe-nigerian-planes-death-plunge/story-fn3dxity-1226386187110 what are the odds the aircraft ran out of fuel...? ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check

Re: [Aus-soaring] I'm fed up with gliders (Christopher Mc Donnell)

http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring End of Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 102, Issue 4 *** -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] Crosswind Landings during a storm at Düsseldorf

Off-topic somewhat - but quite amazing to watch nonetheless http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMvLuUJFHYk -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] More details of the Benalla incident from The Age online

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[Aus-soaring] Report of a serious accident on the web....

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/an-80-year-old-pilot-has-been-hospitalised-after-a-glider-crash/story-e6frg6nf-1226234540771 -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

[Aus-soaring] Glider crash at Benalla - further details

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/woman-80-in-glider-accident/story-fn7x8me2-1226234381128 Going by the picture in the attached link the glider is JLA - hope the pilot will be OK -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia

[Aus-soaring] Good stuff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLu9s-SbJOo -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http

Re: [Aus-soaring] Good Stuff

can reach the person managing the list at aus-soaring-ow...@lists.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. Good stuff (Nelson Handcock) 2. Re: Good stuff (Christopher Mc

[Aus-soaring] Eagle(?) vs. Paraglider

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[Aus-soaring] Link Transcript of a report on the Morning Glory - broadcast on ABC Radio AM

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-11/glider-pilots-seek-carpentarias-morning-glory/3496532?section=qld ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Runways Airports

Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring End of Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 95, Issue 4 ** -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia

[Aus-soaring] Another tragedy....

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/glider-pilot-dies-in-mountain-crash/story-fn3dxity-1226095357960 Hope someone from the WA Gliding community can provide further info as appropriate ___ Aus-soaring mailing list

Re: [Aus-soaring] NZ ASH on youtube

Seeing the conjecture still going around on this, I think the only way to settle this will be to seek Donald Trump's opinion. Terry was trying to impress air show crowd by demonstrating the strength and flexibility of a modern glider wing. He simply cycled the flap lever very rapidly

[Aus-soaring] Music while flying?

Highway to the danger zone should be banned from the galaxy for ever. I hope I never see another gliding youtube clip with this in the background - it's bloody awful! The other Learning to Fly by Tom Petty is just as good as Pink Floyds ___ Aus-soaring

[Aus-soaring] High or Low Tow?

Isn't it down to safety first - pure and simple? I thought low tow would give you more options and a little more extra time to react to an emergency than in a high-tow - from the glider seat you have the tug in your line of sight much more than in a high-tow? Consider being in high tow and the

[Aus-soaring] Initial media reports on crash at Boonah

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/glider-crashes-at-boonah-airfield/story-e6freon6-1226036774499 *A GLIDER pilot had a lucky escape after the small aircraft collided with a tree and crashed to the ground at the Boonah Airfield. * Emergency Services responded to reports of the crash at 2.22pm.

[Aus-soaring] 4 Corners story on QF32

Somewhat off-topic perhaps, but the 4 Corners report on the uncontained engine failure on the A380 was (I thought) very interesting. http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/special_eds/20110328/qantas/ I don't feel that they really gave enough emphasis to the root cause - which seems to be a unevenly

[Aus-soaring] HG Segment

) 2. 4 Corners story on QF32 (Nelson Handcock) 3. Re: 4 Corners story on QF32 (DMcD) 4. Re: 4 Corners story on QF32 (Christopher Mc Donnell) -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:20:28 +1030 From: Bob Thomas

[Aus-soaring] Darwin Award contender

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tnLmQCjCe8 Somehow I don't think this guy bothered too much about the H in HASSL ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit:

[Aus-soaring] Massive Solar flare - possible impacts to GPS, radio, etc

Hi all, Just noticed this warning being talked about in the media - what kind of impact(if any) would there be on gliding ops - I guess it would only really affect XC? http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/sci-tech/huge-xclass-solar-flare-could-jam-satellite-signals-20110218-1ayit.html

[Aus-soaring] Details on a fatal...?

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/hangglider-dies-after-50m-plunge-20110126-1a58t.html A HANG-glider has died after plunging 50 metres to the ground at an airport in Mount Beauty, around Maddisons Lane tonight. The man, in his 30s, had gone into full cardiac arrest at 5pm and was treated by

[Aus-soaring] How low can you go?

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[Aus-soaring] Fwd: The final final final final final F111 dump burn

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Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 86, Issue 42

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Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 86, Issue 47

this in detail: http://2009.gfa.org.au/Docs/CASA/ASAC_DP1001AS_Response.pdf Cheers, John Welsh From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Nelson Handcock Sent: Saturday, 27 November 2010 2:10 PM To: aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Check this out before you do anything else (Mark Rowe)

or commitment required. To cancel, please call 1-888-8777-3336.* Kind Regards, Nelson Handcock ___ 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

[Aus-soaring] Film of FAI Grand Prix - Chile 2010

Hi, I have finished stitching the coverage together that was broadcast on Channel One, but it's way too big to post or email. The original film appears to have its own website - http://sailplanegrandprix.com/. The only copy of the DVD available online (that I can find) is at

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aus-soaring Digest, Vol 86, Issue 7

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[Aus-soaring] Gliding Simulator

It would be great to see the simulator at Avalon 2011 - I beleive there will be a GFA stand there again - is something like this possible? It just may help encourage more people to give a gliding a go - especially if there is a something like this available for people to experience Nelson

[Aus-soaring] Even a Tupolev jet has a glide path (sort of).....

Breaking News - http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/miracle-crash-landing-for-russian-jet/story-fn3dxity-1225916371347 Certainly some very lucky people! ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or

Re: [Aus-soaring] Death of a Movement

afford to sponsor (which right now would be very little - same as the general Army Reserves, etc) I'd be surprised if it hasn't been tried before - so what experiences have people had with the RAAF Air Cadets? -- Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia