Re: [Aus-soaring] Disability Hoists

2016-05-17 Thread tom . wilksch
As someone who has worked with Damien on and off over the last few years I can only heartily agree. A true gentleman with a very generous nature. Damien and SoarAbility should be recognized for the huge contribution being made to gliding for the disabled in Australia. Regards Tom Wilksch

[Aus-soaring] Gliding in Virtual Reality

2016-07-11 Thread tom . wilksch
Afternoon all Has anyone else had a chance to use any of the consumer versions of the two VR headsets that are currently on the market? (I say consumer versions, because the development kits have been around for quite some time, but really don't compare in terms of quality) I have spent some time f

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding in Virtual Reality

2016-07-11 Thread tom . wilksch
 I've had no luck with VorpX but haven't tried very hard having also read it wont work as it's too old on the Direct X side So Richard. are you saying you just stick the TrackIR reflectors onto the headset? Tom - Original Message - From: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Austral

[Aus-soaring] GFA AGM

2016-07-20 Thread Tom Wilksch
a good insight into the direction I think we might be heading in the next few years. Certainly there were some surprised and positive reactions. I look forward to continuing the conversation Regards Tom Wilksch ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus

Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Simulators?

2016-07-20 Thread Tom Wilksch
Just to clarify, the VR means virtual reality and comes about from a headset that is worn, and completely blocks the view of the outside world. So the Keepit sim is not VR. I mention it only because the difference between the two, and corresponding merits of each, was discussed quite a bit, and

[Aus-soaring] Aerofly 2 in VR

2016-09-10 Thread Tom Wilksch
Hi Guys For those of you who have an interest in the VR side of things, you may want to have a look at Aerofly 2. It has a couple of models of glider and is the first Sim (I think) to natively support VR, which has just been added in their latest update. It’s pretty good, better than the FSX ve

Re: [Aus-soaring] Aerofly 2 in VR

2016-09-10 Thread Tom Wilksch
Sorry, when I say first sim, I mean first VR sim with a glider in it. From: Tom Wilksch Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 6:32 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Aerofly 2 in VR Hi Guys For those of you who have an interest in the VR side of things, you

Re: [Aus-soaring] SkySight WA

2016-10-16 Thread tom . wilksch
A youtube series would definitely be a good idea. I'm fascinated and very interested over all, but don't think I would currently be getting my money's worth as I wouldn't understand half of what I was looking at! Tom  - Original Message - From: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in

[Aus-soaring] Air brake handles

2017-06-04 Thread Tom Wilksch
Afternoon all Could anybody advise a good place to purchase things like airbrake handles and trim knobs? Thanks Tom W ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.base64.com.au http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air brake handles

2017-06-04 Thread tom . wilksch
im knob. I hope this helps you. What I have described applieS to a glass fibre gliderS. IF YOU NEED HANDLES FOR OLDER STEEL TUBE FUSELAGES, THEN PLEASE GET BACK TO ME OFF LINE. regards Bob Ward -Original Message- From: Tom Wilksch Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2017 5:54 PM To: Discussion of

Re: [Aus-soaring] Air brake handles

2017-06-04 Thread tom . wilksch
glass fibre gliderS. IF YOU NEED HANDLES FOR OLDER STEEL TUBE FUSELAGES, THEN PLEASE GET BACK TO ME OFF LINE. regards Bob Ward -Original Message- From: Tom Wilksch Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2017 5:54 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soari

[Aus-soaring] Condor 2

2018-02-28 Thread Tom Wilksch
Well for those of you playing along at home (quite literally in this case), Condor 2 has finally been released after many years! Initial impressions are that it isn’t a huge leap up from Condor 1 (it all looks very familiar) but there have been solid improvements in the weather model, graphics (

Re: [Aus-soaring] Condor 2

2018-02-28 Thread tom . wilksch
t of fun. Teal On 28/02/2018 10:12 PM, Tom Wilksch wrote: Well for those of you playing along at home (quite literally in this case), Condor 2 has finally been released after many years!   Initial impressions are that it isn’t a huge leap up from Condor 1 (it all looks very familiar) but th

[Aus-soaring] Lake Keepit Nationals

2015-11-19 Thread tom . wilksch
Does anyone know of any more info/photos etc other than the results posted on soaringspot for the nationals at Keepit? Thanks Tom ___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.base64.com.au http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Lake Keepit Nationals

2015-11-19 Thread tom . wilksch
Yeah, I don't see any live tracking either. But still I'm seeing all the traces which was a damn sight more than I had before! Thanks Tom  - Original Message - From: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." To:"Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Cc: S

Re: [Aus-soaring] Lake Keepit Nationals

2015-11-19 Thread tom . wilksch
It's updated to show a 0km task. Maybe they're not racing today? Will keep an eye on it Tom  - Original Message - From: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." To:"Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Cc: Sent:Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:49:20 +0800 Subject:Re

Re: [Aus-soaring] Lake Keepit Nationals

2015-11-19 Thread tom . wilksch
  Fascinating. I wish I'd known about this at the beginning! Tom - Original Message - From: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." To:"Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Cc: Sent:Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:47:07 +1100 Subject:Re: [Aus-soaring] Lake Keepit

[Aus-soaring] RASP not working

2015-11-28 Thread Tom Wilksch
Anyone else having trouble with the RASP info for Sunday? Any clues what’s going on? Cheers Tom___ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.base64.com.au http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring

Re: [Aus-soaring] Pete Cesco on TV

2016-02-28 Thread tom . wilksch
Any more info at this stage? Looks like he got pretty close to the end of the runway. Not close enough unfortunately. Glad to hear the pilot is recovering well! Tom - Original Message - From: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." To:"Discussion of issues relating to Soa

Re: [Aus-soaring] Update from Flarm on Unsolicited Email Circulation

2016-03-07 Thread tom . wilksch
  - Original Message - From: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." To:"Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." Cc: Sent:Tue, 8 Mar 2016 09:51:44 +1030 Subject:Re: [Aus-soaring] Update from Flarm on Unsolicited Email Circulation Mercy sakes. You guys a

Re: [Aus-soaring] The Golden Age

2016-05-05 Thread tom . wilksch
 Very well said Gary! Nice to read something positive an uplifting on this list. I don't often feel the need to reply to messages I read here, but your email made me smile. Life is what you make of it, the fact we are able to take part in this crazy sport of ours means we are the lucky ones! We sho