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#375 From: "mikedufty" <mike@...>
Date: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:33 am
Subject:: Re: AGM questionnaire results 		mikedufty
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I'm new to this yahoo group thing.
Where do you find attachments if viewing messages on the web page? Or
do you have to subscribe by e-mail to get attachments?

Second question, I suspect my membership has expired, can someone look
up for me, or e-mail me the password to look up myself so I can check
if I'm up for none, one or two years of back payments?



--- In western_soarers@..., "Mirek" <mgenerow@...> wrote:
>
> Well done Sunny, thanks for the very quick digest.  I found it really
> interesting to see what things members value in our club.  I wonder
if those
> that couldn't make it have similar views?
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: western_soarers@...
> [mailto:western_soarers@...] On Behalf Of
> technicraft@...
> Sent: Thursday, 2 August 2007 10:10 AM
> To: western_soarers@...
> Subject: Re: [western_soarers] FLYING this weekend
>
>
>
> Hello Western Soarers,
>
> I've crunched the numbers from last nights AGM questionnaire...
results are
> as attached.
>
> (for those who couldn't make it, Mirek and I devised a really quick
n simple
> survey for the members.  Any feedback is welcome.)
>
> Sunny
> 0401 135 042
>

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#376 From: "mikedufty" <mike@...>
Date: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:37 am
Subject:: member status 		mikedufty
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Please ignore the membership status/password bit of my last e-mail,
the password suddenly emerged from my memory, must have been thinking
about static towing.

Over 2 years out of date.

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#377 From: mike@...
Date: Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:37 am
Subject:: payout winch 		mikedufty
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I notice the minutes are suggesting selling the payout winch due to lack
of use.  I admit that I have not used it, but I like the idea that it
would be available in a couple of years time when I get more time to go
flying.  I suspect there would be little gained from selling it and
potentially much lost.

There seems to be a resurgence in interest in thermalling/XC amongst
paragliders recently, and with the loss of the major tow paddock in the
York area it might be an opportune time to get more paragliders out at
Wylie.

Perhaps if the proposed spring comp goes ahead some interested PG might
get involved and take on the winch.

Reply | Messages in this Topic (8)
#378 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:23 am
Subject:: Doodle bug & Mission for sale 		konrad6da
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This message was posted on the powered HG mailing list today.  I wonder who Igmannix is?:

 

LOW HOUR BUG

Posted by: "lgmannix" lgmannix@...   lgmannix

Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:53 pm (EST)

Hello all,

I have a doodle bug harness and a Mission 170 all in good order and
ready to
fly. It (the bug)has about 5 hours use...the origional prop is almost
unmarked!
The mission is in good condition ,has beefy uprights but a bit older
than
the bug.

There is also an older cocoon harness for a 6 footer included with
the
wing which is green and gold and white.

Electric start
prop brake
tuned pipe
8 litre tank
It's a late bug 1 and I will split the wing. but why would you want
to.

BUG $ 5700.00 wing $600.00

mobile 0408957772 will get me most of the time.If no answer TEXT me.
I will consider part trade for a slightly slicker wing.

I am in Perth WA.

 


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#379 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:36 am
Subject:: Spring AND Summer themalling 		konrad6da
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Gavin Nicholls has offered to organize some competitions for us – a soaring competition in summer as usual AND a new spring thermalling competition over several weekends in spring. 

 

I reckon a novice-friendly and PG-friendly (see Mike’s post below) weekend competition is great idea. You might see some motor gliders out there too ;-)

With a weekend based competition we’ve got more control over the weather; if it looks bad we skip that weekend and use the next one.  We might also be able to fit in a hill or coastal ridge weekend if the weather is right.

 

Please reply if you are interested in any of these ideas. 

 

Warning 1:  if you do reply we might ask you to help with organizing one or two things (nothing hard)

Warning 2:  if you don’t reply it simply won’t happen and we’ll all miss out.

 

Mirek

 

 

 

From: western_soarers@... [mailto:western_soarers@...] On Behalf Of mike@...
Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 4:37 PM
To: western_soarers@...
Subject: [western_soarers] payout winch

 

I notice the minutes are suggesting selling the payout winch due to lack
of use. I admit that I have not used it, but I like the idea that it
would be available in a couple of years time when I get more time to go
flying. I suspect there would be little gained from selling it and
potentially much lost.

There seems to be a resurgence in interest in thermalling/XC amongst
paragliders recently, and with the loss of the major tow paddock in the
York area it might be an opportune time to get more paragliders out at
Wylie.

Perhaps if the proposed spring comp goes ahead some interested PG might
get involved and take on the winch.


Reply | Messages in this Topic (8)
#380 From: "christina quinn" <yellow_dinosaur23@...>
Date: Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:29 am
Subject:: RE: Spring AND Summer themalling 		christina_qu...
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I'm interested, but i work weekends, so i'd need plenty of warning so that i can get time off. I just want to get flying again!!


 
From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Reply-To: western_soarers@...
To: <western_soarers@...>
Subject: [western_soarers] Spring AND Summer themalling
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:36:55 +0800

Gavin Nicholls has offered to organize some competitions for us – a soaring competition in summer as usual AND a new spring thermalling competition over several weekends in spring. 

 

I reckon a novice-friendly and PG-friendly (see Mike’s post below) weekend competition is great idea. You might see some motor gliders out there too ;-)

With a weekend based competition we’ve got more control over the weather; if it looks bad we skip that weekend and use the next one.  We might also be able to fit in a hill or coastal ridge weekend if the weather is right.

 

Please reply if you are interested in any of these ideas. 

 

Warning 1:  if you do reply we might ask you to help with organizing one or two things (nothing hard)

Warning 2:  if you don’t reply it simply won’t happen and we’ll all miss out.

 

Mirek

 

 

 

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of mike@mikedufty.id.au
Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 4:37 PM
To: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: [western_soarers] payout winch

 

I notice the minutes are suggesting selling the payout winch due to lack
of use. I admit that I have not used it, but I like the idea that it
would be available in a couple of years time when I get more time to go
flying. I suspect there would be little gained from selling it and
potentially much lost.

There seems to be a resurgence in interest in thermalling/XC amongst
paragliders recently, and with the loss of the major tow paddock in the
York area it might be an opportune time to get more paragliders out at
Wylie.

Perhaps if the proposed spring comp goes ahead some interested PG might
get involved and take on the winch.



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#381 From: "Gary Henry" <drat@...>
Date: Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:15 pm
Subject:: Re: Spring AND Summer themalling 		positivege
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I'm in Roll on spring, Lets do it every month.  I'll help.

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#382 From: "phillipknight" <phillipknight@...>
Date: Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:32 pm
Subject:: RE: Spring AND Summer themalling 		itsfrilly
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I’m in for that. I might even be able to work out some sort of scoring for it as well. I am also keen to “adopt” a novice, should there be a need. Adopt a novice used to work well some years back and I for one benefitted from having a pseudo mentor to offer some guidance in thermal cross country soaring during spring thermal weeks.

Also just got the new Thermal Flying book from the cross country website  Read More   and it is AWESOME. I urge every one to get a copy.

 

 Yours Sincerely

Phillip Knight

* phillipknight@...

( 0408751685

From: western_soarers@... [mailto:western_soarers@...] On Behalf Of Mirek
Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 6:37 PM
To: western_soarers@...
Subject: [western_soarers] Spring AND Summer themalling

 

Gavin Nicholls has offered to organize some competitions for us – a soaring competition in summer as usual AND a new spring thermalling competition over several weekends in spring. 

 

I reckon a novice-friendly and PG-friendly (see Mike’s post below) weekend competition is great idea. You might see some motor gliders out there too ;-)

With a weekend based competition we’ve got more control over the weather; if it looks bad we skip that weekend and use the next one.  We might also be able to fit in a hill or coastal ridge weekend if the weather is right.

 

Please reply if you are interested in any of these ideas. 

 

Warning 1:  if you do reply we might ask you to help with organizing one or two things (nothing hard)

Warning 2:  if you don’t reply it simply won’t happen and we’ll all miss out.

 

Mirek

 

 

 

From: western_soarers@... [mailto:western_soarers@...] On Behalf Of mike@...
Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 4:37 PM
To: western_soarers@...
Subject: [western_soarers] payout winch

 

I notice the minutes are suggesting selling the payout winch due to lack
of use. I admit that I have not used it, but I like the idea that it
would be available in a couple of years time when I get more time to go
flying. I suspect there would be little gained from selling it and
potentially much lost.

There seems to be a resurgence in interest in thermalling/XC amongst
paragliders recently, and with the loss of the major tow paddock in the
York area it might be an opportune time to get more paragliders out at
Wylie.

Perhaps if the proposed spring comp goes ahead some interested PG might
get involved and take on the winch.


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#383 From: "Pete-Fran" <Pete-Fran@...>
Date: Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:24 pm
Subject:: Re: Spring AND Summer themalling 		peteleach
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Talk about thermalling....at the flex wing worlds they have just completed the longest task ever set in a comp, 285km! Over 50% of the field got to goal.
 
Pete :-)
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 11:32 PM
Subject: RE: [western_soarers] Spring AND Summer themalling

I’m in for that. I might even be able to work out some sort of scoring for it as well. I am also keen to “adopt” a novice, should there be a need. Adopt a novice used to work well some years back and I for one benefitted from having a pseudo mentor to offer some guidance in thermal cross country soaring during spring thermal weeks.

Also just got the new Thermal Flying book from the cross country website  Read More   and it is AWESOME. I urge every one to get a copy.

 Yours Sincerely

Phillip Knight

* phillipknight@bigpond.com

( 0408751685

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of Mirek
Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 6:37 PM
To: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: [western_soarers] Spring AND Summer themalling

Gavin Nicholls has offered to organize some competitions for us – a soaring competition in summer as usual AND a new spring thermalling competition over several weekends in spring. 

I reckon a novice-friendly and PG-friendly (see Mike’s post below) weekend competition is great idea. You might see some motor gliders out there too ;-)

With a weekend based competition we’ve got more control over the weather; if it looks bad we skip that weekend and use the next one.  We might also be able to fit in a hill or coastal ridge weekend if the weather is right.

Please reply if you are interested in any of these ideas. 

Warning 1:  if you do reply we might ask you to help with organizing one or two things (nothing hard)

Warning 2:  if you don’t reply it simply won’t happen and we’ll all miss out.

Mirek

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of mike@mikedufty.id.au
Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 4:37 PM
To: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: [western_soarers] payout winch

I notice the minutes are suggesting selling the payout winch due to lack
of use. I admit that I have not used it, but I like the idea that it
would be available in a couple of years time when I get more time to go
flying. I suspect there would be little gained from selling it and
potentially much lost.

There seems to be a resurgence in interest in thermalling/XC amongst
paragliders recently, and with the loss of the major tow paddock in the
York area it might be an opportune time to get more paragliders out at
Wylie.

Perhaps if the proposed spring comp goes ahead some interested PG might
get involved and take on the winch.


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#384 From: "Zielinski, Hermine" <hermine.zielinski@...>
Date: Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:54 am
Subject:: RE: Spring AND Summer themalling 		hz321go
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I won't be here for the summer comp but very keen on the spring weekend comps and happy to help out where I can
Hermine

From: western_soarers@... [mailto:western_soarers@...] On Behalf Of Mirek
Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 6:37 PM
To: western_soarers@...
Subject: [western_soarers] Spring AND Summer themalling

Gavin Nicholls has offered to organize some competitions for us – a soaring competition in summer as usual AND a new spring thermalling competition over several weekends in spring. 

I reckon a novice-friendly and PG-friendly (see Mike’s post below) weekend competition is great idea. You might see some motor gliders out there too ;-)

With a weekend based competition we’ve got more control over the weather; if it looks bad we skip that weekend and use the next one.  We might also be able to fit in a hill or coastal ridge weekend if the weather is right.

Please reply if you are interested in any of these ideas. 

Warning 1:  if you do reply we might ask you to help with organizing one or two things (nothing hard)

Warning 2:  if you don’t reply it simply won’t happen and we’ll all miss out.

Mirek

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of mike@mikedufty.id.au
Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 4:37 PM
To: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: [western_soarers] payout winch

I notice the minutes are suggesting selling the payout winch due to lack
of use. I admit that I have not used it, but I like the idea that it
would be available in a couple of years time when I get more time to go
flying. I suspect there would be little gained from selling it and
potentially much lost.

There seems to be a resurgence in interest in thermalling/XC amongst
paragliders recently, and with the loss of the major tow paddock in the
York area it might be an opportune time to get more paragliders out at
Wylie.

Perhaps if the proposed spring comp goes ahead some interested PG might
get involved and take on the winch.


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#385 From: "Stokoe, Mark" <Mark.Stokoe@...>
Date: Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:05 am
Subject:: FLYING this weekend 		Mark.Stokoe@...
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Hi All
Looks good for Saturday, wind may be up a little bit.
I am looking at going up to Wyalkatchem just for the day static line towing.
Anyone else interested?
Cheers
Scurge
 
 



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#386 From: "christina quinn" <yellow_dinosaur23@...>
Date: Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:53 am
Subject:: RE: FLYING this weekend 		christina_qu...
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I'm interested but i cant go. Number one because of work, and number two
because my arm still doesnt bend. :( have fun!


>From: "Stokoe, Mark" <Mark.Stokoe@...>
>Reply-To: western_soarers@...
>To: <western_soarers@...>
>Subject: [western_soarers] FLYING this weekend
>Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:05:02 +0800
>
>Hi All
>Looks good for Saturday, wind may be up a little bit.
>I am looking at going up to Wyalkatchem just for the day static line
>towing.
>Anyone else interested?
>Cheers
>Scurge
>
>
>
>
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#387 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:56 pm
Subject:: RE: FLYING this weekend 		konrad6da
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Sorry, I can’t make it tomorrow.  Matty & I might try flying up the beach tomorrow afternoon if the wind settles down enough. 

 

From: western_soarers@... [mailto:western_soarers@...] On Behalf Of Stokoe, Mark
Sent: Friday, 17 August 2007 8:05 AM
To: western_soarers@...
Subject: [western_soarers] FLYING this weekend

 

Hi All

Looks good for Saturday, wind may be up a little bit.

I am looking at going up to Wyalkatchem just for the day static line towing.

Anyone else interested?

Cheers

Scurge

 

 





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#388 From: "Stokoe, Mark" <Mark.Stokoe@...>
Date: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:44 am
Subject:: FLYING on the weekend 		Mark.Stokoe@...
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Hi All
Saturday was a bit windy 13 mph on the ground with a 20 mph at 2000ft. 
Static line tow was reasonably smooth, I released at 1300ft into bubbles of lift.
The conditions were difficult, average climb rate 50 to 100 up but managed 2700ft for a 15 klm cross country.
Not a big day but a very enjoyable flight and great way to shake the winter cobwebs out.
Cheers
Scurge
 
 

From: western_soarers@... [mailto:western_soarers@...] On Behalf Of Mirek
Sent: Friday, 17 August 2007 8:56 PM
To: western_soarers@...
Subject: RE: [western_soarers] FLYING this weekend

Sorry, I can’t make it tomorrow.  Matty & I might try flying up the beach tomorrow afternoon if the wind settles down enough. 

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of Stokoe, Mark
Sent: Friday, 17 August 2007 8:05 AM
To: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: [western_soarers] FLYING this weekend

Hi All

Looks good for Saturday, wind may be up a little bit.

I am looking at going up to Wyalkatchem just for the day static line towing.

Anyone else interested?

Cheers

Scurge





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#389 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:06 pm
Subject:: And another viddy 		konrad6da
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Enjoyed your video, thanks Riaan!

 

Even though I didn’t fly this weekend at least I had some fun putting a video together too. This one is from mid July. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb67OfkRY9Q


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#390 From: "Holmes Family" <robnkath1@...>
Date: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:40 am
Subject:: Re: Old 80GB hard drive needed - any condition 		robnkath1@...
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Hi Phil - have you managed to find an old drive that matches the my 80GB model? (I sent details last week)
 

Rob Holmes
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 8:43 AM
Subject: RE: [western_soarers] Old 80GB hard drive needed - any condition

Hi Rob,
 
I have a huge collection of hard drives for exactly this purpose but I would need to know the exact make and model number of the drive you have. Even better drop it into me and i'll have a look. There is no guarantee that swapping the controllers will work but its worth a try.
 
Regards,

Phil Wainwright
Technical Services

IQ PC Services
184 Scarborough Beach Rd
Mount Hawthorn WA 6016
 
Tel: (08) 9242 4483
Fax: (08) 9242 4469
Web: www.iqpc.net.au
Email: pwainwright@iqpc.net.au


The contents of this email are strictly confidential. If you have received this in error, please notify by return email and delete this message.

 

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of Holmes Family
Sent: Sunday, 12 August 2007 10:41 AM
To: Cloudbase; Western Soarers
Subject: [western_soarers] Old 80GB hard drive needed - any condition

Sorry to bother you all with non-flying stuff, but this is an emergency.
 
The electronics on my hard drive failed - so what I need is another 80GB drive to match the electronic drive on my old drive - doesnt matter if the disk that you have has itslef failed.  I will pay current price for the drive  (about $55-00 - if the rescue succeeds) to save data that is otherwise lost.
 
fingers crossed and hoping
 
For WSoarers readers - the PGs had a great day flying at Bakewell on Saturday (up to 12 in air at a time) while the HGs held out for stronger conditions - they should have taken what was there as the breeze evenually died mid-afternoon.
 
Rob Holmes
 
18 Pindari Road Lesmurdie
WA  6076  Australia
08 9291 9284
rob 0428 244 829
kath 0428 307 589
robnkath@westnet.com.au


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#391 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:56 am
Subject:: FW: The Planning Diary, Issue 14 August 2007 -- newsletter from the Department of Environment and Conservation 		konrad6da
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If you can’t see a file attached please check the files page at our Yahoo group

 

From: Bullen, Laurina [mailto:Laurina.Bullen@...]
Sent: Tuesday, 21 August 2007 4:24 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: The Planning Diary, Issue 14 August 2007 -- newsletter from the Department of Environment and Conservation

 

 

Please find attached Issue 14 of The Planning Diary newsletter.

 

This Issue includes an article on the recently released State of the Environment Report.  It also provides updates on the progress of management plans currently being prepared for the following areas:

 

Marine

§          Dampier Archipelago/Cape Preston Marine Conservation Reserves;

§          Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/ Hardy Inlet (‘Capes’) Marine Park;

§          Montebello/Barrow Islands Marine Conservation Reserves;

§          Rowley Shoals Marine Park;

§          Shoalwater Islands Marine Park; and

§          Proposed Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park.

 

Terrestrial

§          Cape Range National Park;

§          Esperance Coastal Reserves;

§          Lake McLarty Nature Reserve;

§          Shark Bay Terrestrial Reserves;

§          Proposed St John Brook and Jarrahwood Conservation Parks; and

§          Tuart Forest National Park.

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#392 From: "phillipknight" <phillipknight@...>
Date: Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:32 pm
Subject:: FW: Cross Country Tuesday Tip 		itsfrilly
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 Yours Sincerely

Phillip Knight

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Subject: Cross Country Tuesday Tip

 

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#393 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:55 pm
Subject:: RE: FLYING on the weekend 		konrad6da
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Glad to hear you got a good flight in.  Well done, g’donya mate for perservering.

 

On the coast it was too gusty for most of the day.  The wind finally settled down by around 5pm but by then we were off doing other things.

 

From: western_soarers@... [mailto:western_soarers@...] On Behalf Of Stokoe, Mark
Sent: Monday, 20 August 2007 8:45 AM
To: western_soarers@...
Subject: [western_soarers] FLYING on the weekend

 

Hi All

Saturday was a bit windy 13 mph on the ground with a 20 mph at 2000ft. 

Static line tow was reasonably smooth, I released at 1300ft into bubbles of lift.

The conditions were difficult, average climb rate 50 to 100 up but managed 2700ft for a 15 klm cross country.

Not a big day but a very enjoyable flight and great way to shake the winter cobwebs out.

Cheers

Scurge

 

 

 

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of Mirek
Sent: Friday, 17 August 2007 8:56 PM
To: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: RE: [western_soarers] FLYING this weekend

Sorry, I can’t make it tomorrow.  Matty & I might try flying up the beach tomorrow afternoon if the wind settles down enough. 

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of Stokoe, Mark
Sent: Friday, 17 August 2007 8:05 AM
To: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: [western_soarers] FLYING this weekend

Hi All

Looks good for Saturday, wind may be up a little bit.

I am looking at going up to Wyalkatchem just for the day static line towing.

Anyone else interested?

Cheers

Scurge






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#394 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:11 am
Subject:: Flying tomorrow - Saturday 25th 		konrad6da
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A few of us are heading down to Cottesloe/Leighton/Port Beach around 10:00am.  It might be strong enough for Cottesloe if you’re a PG or a lightweight HG, otherwise you can watch some mosquitos strafing the PGs.


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#395 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:23 am
Subject:: RE: Flying today - Saturday 25th 		konrad6da
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The wind was off to the NW at 15 to 20kt. Gary Bell, Matty & Jumpy all flew.  It was a bit challenging at times because the wind was so far off at times. 

 

Gary made about 6 attempts before successfully pulling off a (Thompson style) top landing. 

 

Matty managed to land on the fence after many attempts, just to prove to Shaun that he could do it too!

 

Jumpy pulled off a neat downwind bottom landing after running out of lift.  Well done.

 

From: western_soarers@... [mailto:western_soarers@...] On Behalf Of Mirek
Sent: Friday, 24 August 2007 7:12 PM
To: western_soarers@...
Subject: [western_soarers] Flying tomorrow - Saturday 25th

 

A few of us are heading down to Cottesloe/Leighton/Port Beach around 10:00am.  It might be strong enough for Cottesloe if you’re a PG or a lightweight HG, otherwise you can watch some mosquitos strafing the PGs.


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#396 From: "Holmes Family" <robnkath1@...>
Date: Sat Aug 25, 2007 5:17 pm
Subject:: Re: Flying today - Saturday 25th 		robnkath1@...
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Where - Cotteseloe?
----- Original Message -----
From: Mirek
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:23 PM
Subject: RE: [western_soarers] Flying today - Saturday 25th

The wind was off to the NW at 15 to 20kt. Gary Bell, Matty & Jumpy all flew.  It was a bit challenging at times because the wind was so far off at times. 

Gary made about 6 attempts before successfully pulling off a (Thompson style) top landing. 

Matty managed to land on the fence after many attempts, just to prove to Shaun that he could do it too!

Jumpy pulled off a neat downwind bottom landing after running out of lift.  Well done.

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of Mirek
Sent: Friday, 24 August 2007 7:12 PM
To: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: [western_soarers] Flying tomorrow - Saturday 25th

A few of us are heading down to Cottesloe/Leighton/Port Beach around 10:00am.  It might be strong enough for Cottesloe if you’re a PG or a lightweight HG, otherwise you can watch some mosquitos strafing the PGs.


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#397 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:30 am
Subject:: RE: Flying today - Saturday 25th 		konrad6da
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Yes, I guess you’re not a mind reader then.

 

From: western_soarers@... [mailto:western_soarers@...] On Behalf Of Holmes Family
Sent: Sunday, 26 August 2007 1:18 AM
To: western_soarers@...
Subject: Re: [western_soarers] Flying today - Saturday 25th

 

Where - Cotteseloe?

----- Original Message -----

From: Mirek

Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:23 PM

Subject: RE: [western_soarers] Flying today - Saturday 25th

 

The wind was off to the NW at 15 to 20kt. Gary Bell, Matty & Jumpy all flew.  It was a bit challenging at times because the wind was so far off at times. 

Gary made about 6 attempts before successfully pulling off a (Thompson style) top landing. 

Matty managed to land on the fence after many attempts, just to prove to Shaun that he could do it too!

Jumpy pulled off a neat downwind bottom landing after running out of lift.  Well done.

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of Mirek
Sent: Friday, 24 August 2007 7:12 PM
To: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: [western_soarers] Flying tomorrow - Saturday 25th

A few of us are heading down to Cottesloe/Leighton/Port Beach around 10:00am.  It might be strong enough for Cottesloe if you’re a PG or a lightweight HG, otherwise you can watch some mosquitos strafing the PGs.


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#398 From: "Holmes Family" <robnkath1@...>
Date: Sat Aug 25, 2007 5:58 am
Subject:: Re: Old 80GB hard drive needed - any condition 		robnkath1@...
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Phil
Have you found  any matching drives yet??
 
Rob
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Subject: RE: [western_soarers] Old 80GB hard drive needed - any condition

Hi Rob,
 
I have a huge collection of hard drives for exactly this purpose but I would need to know the exact make and model number of the drive you have. Even better drop it into me and i'll have a look. There is no guarantee that swapping the controllers will work but its worth a try.
 
Regards,

Phil Wainwright
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Mount Hawthorn WA 6016
 
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Email: pwainwright@iqpc.net.au


The contents of this email are strictly confidential. If you have received this in error, please notify by return email and delete this message.

 

From: western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:western_soarers@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf Of Holmes Family
Sent: Sunday, 12 August 2007 10:41 AM
To: Cloudbase; Western Soarers
Subject: [western_soarers] Old 80GB hard drive needed - any condition

Sorry to bother you all with non-flying stuff, but this is an emergency.
 
The electronics on my hard drive failed - so what I need is another 80GB drive to match the electronic drive on my old drive - doesnt matter if the disk that you have has itslef failed.  I will pay current price for the drive  (about $55-00 - if the rescue succeeds) to save data that is otherwise lost.
 
fingers crossed and hoping
 
For WSoarers readers - the PGs had a great day flying at Bakewell on Saturday (up to 12 in air at a time) while the HGs held out for stronger conditions - they should have taken what was there as the breeze evenually died mid-afternoon.
 
Rob Holmes
 
18 Pindari Road Lesmurdie
WA  6076  Australia
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rob 0428 244 829
kath 0428 307 589
robnkath@westnet.com.au


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#399 From: "phillipknight" <phillipknight@...>
Date: Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:17 am
Subject:: FW: Cross Country Tuesday Tip 		itsfrilly
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Cross Country Tuesday Tip

BLUE THERMAL DAYS

‘It is obviously harder to locate thermals on blue days when no cu's show us where they are. On such days we must base our route decisions on the relief and simply aim for likely thermal sources and triggers, or we must watch for other hints. Birds, dust, grass, butterflies or even pollen are good markers, as are other pilots.’

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#400 From: "Shaun" <shaun@...>
Date: Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:16 am
Subject:: Canungra classic 		shaunwallace
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Is anyone interested in attending the Canungra classic. I was thinking that we could have a road trip to the comp use my van for retrieve and stay at Laura’s house.

Or if you like I could take your glider and pick you up at the airport. Any one interested call or e-mail Me.


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#402 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:36 am
Subject:: Flying this weekend 		konrad6da
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There’s a few of us heading out to fly at Wyalkatchem this weekend.  The forecast looks fine, it should be especially good for novice pilots who want to get a bit more air time or seasoned pilots who want to practise launches and landings or catching thermals.   

 

Shaun and Matty will be there to provide encouragement and advice.

 

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

 

Mirek


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#403 From: "Mirek" <mgenerow@...>
Date: Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:38 am
Subject:: FW: Mosman Park 		konrad6da
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Here is a PG video from Mosman Pk on a windy day.  Those trees look a bit
scary to me.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogX79jSUhj0

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#404 From: "christina quinn" <yellow_dinosaur23@...>
Date: Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:17 am
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Thanks for the tips Phil! i took your advice and also bought Thermal flying, and apart from the quite para-centric poing of view, it's great!


 
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 Yours Sincerely

Phillip Knight

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Cross Country Tuesday Tip

BLUE THERMAL DAYS

‘It is obviously harder to locate thermals on blue days when no cu's show us where they are. On such days we must base our route decisions on the relief and simply aim for likely thermal sources and triggers, or we must watch for other hints. Birds, dust, grass, butterflies or even pollen are good markers, as are other pilots.’

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