I was looking around the HGFA web site and I noticed a few mentions of the HGFA strategic plan (http://www.hgfa.asn.au//skysailor/Issues/0605/gmrept.htm) , so I thought that I would check it out. For example:
The March/April meeting of the Board is traditionally a planning meeting, where work is done to review and include new strategies for... mehr

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/01/22/2143809.htm
A rare new species of plant that eats small rats has been discovered at the tip of Cape York.
Thanks to Scare. mehr

The camera.
The 500SE provides the definitive streamlined process to integrate quality images into mapping software applications. Automatically embeds data GPS coordinates with captured images. Seamless transfer of pictures and data to mapping software.
Thanks to Scott Leonard.
http://www.hiptechblog.com/2006/01/15/worlds-smallest-gps-receiver/... mehr

Einen interessanten Artikel über Base Jumping und den Base Jumper Ueli Gegenschatz findet Ihr bei NZZ Online mehr

http://www.treetoppers.org/
oliver gregory <<email>> sends:
The Tennessee Tree Toppers are beginning a fund raising project to revamp the famous Radial Ramp at our Henson's Gap site which was originally built way back in 1986. It was carefully designed to promote smooth air flow and ease of launch with LOTS of vertical dive room. It... mehr

http://ozreport.com/12.002#0
Was it the sail area (the span) after all?
Steve Moyes flew the red Moyes RS 4 at the Canungra Classic and he loved it (he seemed to agree when I mentioned it to him and this is Curt Warren's story). Then Curt Warren borrowed the glider for a couple of days of flying at the Gulgong Classic. But before he got it Steve... mehr

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A sooky, sad little person who feels the need to whinge about a recent event. mehr

Steve Moyes was flying 80 km/h between thermals at the Forbes Flatlands and he noticed that Balasz and Attila were pulling away from him. He spoke with Balasz and asked him how fast he was flying. Balasz said 90 to 100 km/h. I noticed this also when I was flying with Balasz. mehr

Bernard Winkelmann <<email>> writes:
I believe the new Moyes Matrix Race harnesses come with a replaceable hang strap that is no longer sewn in. This now affords you the ability to have a direct connect when you fly a Moyes glider and a DHV length hang strap for when you switch off. You might even be able to convince Moyes to make... mehr

Fliegen fast wie mit eigenen Flügeln - eine Faszination, die immer mehr Freizeitsportler in ihren Bann zieht. Ein Hanggelände oberhalb von Reichenbach bietet den Gleitschirmfliegern hervorragende Möglichkeiten für Starts und Landungen. mehr

We are headed six hours inland to Forbes for a three day flying weekend. This (picture below) is why it is hard for Australians to leave the coast for the dry country. Ninety five percent of Australians live within one hour of the beach.

Oz Report editor in the back of the sea kayak, coming back to shore. Luckily finding only small waves at the... mehr

http://ozreport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10648&start=15
For 2008, both the T2 and the T2C have a new adjustable sail anchor, and a more effective wand turn/trim adjustment mechanism. The handling of both configurations is also indistinguishable. The advantage of the T2C is at full VG, where the stiffer rear leading edges are more effective at... mehr

I've been working with the various Australian meet organizers coming up with a schedule for 2009. It is important to get this done early as the Forbes Flatland competes with the Elvis festival in Parkes for accommodation in Forbes (20 km from Parkes). In fact, as I have pointed out in an earlier article, pilots who are considering coming to... mehr

There are a lot of Aeros Combat's being flown here in Australia at the Forbes Flatlands and the Bogong Cup. It used to be that pilots could attribute the success of the Aeros glider (the World Champion glider, after all) to the skill of the pilot (Oleg). No longer. Aeros glider are popular enough now that their results begin to resemble the... mehr

Winfried Oswald <<email>> writes:
Regarding fly at Laragne, in one week, I got six flying days in a row with more than two hours thermal soaring on average. Others were doing 200 km triangles. The only grounded day was with some nasty cold turbulent northerly wind blowing down from the Mt. Blanc Alps, locally called "Mistral". That... mehr

Flychart is a very nice piece of software and works well to download competitor's flights. If you are having issues with CompeGPS or SeeYou, especially with USB ports and serial drivers, I suggest using Flychart. You can download it here: http://flytec.com/Products/Software/FlyChart_452.htm. Flychart can be used to download the track logs from... mehr

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This just provides some additional documentation. You can find out more about this easy to use GAP scoring program here: http://ozreport.com/11.100#1 and at the URL above. mehr

Remember the three legged stool:
It is my very strong impression that there are three major elements that make for a successful hang gliding community. They are: 1) excellent local flying sites, 2) a strong hang gliding club that protects and supports those sites, 3) a dedicated, experienced, and insightful instructor who "feeds the... mehr

Guido Gehrmann und Seppi Salvenmoser haben das diesjährige Hahnemkammrennen mit einer kleinen Showeinlage eröffnet, mit voller Geschwindigkeit flogen sie Streif entlang. Das Video oben ist bereits aus dem Jahr 2001, damals lieferte sich Manfred Ruhmer ein Rennen mit einem Skifahrer. mehr

http://www.airsportslive.com/
Jim Rooney <<email>> writes:
I was down at the pub the other night to watch a replay of the New Zealand Airgames on the big screen, it was pretty spectacular. I'm hoping they'll release more of the actual footage. They did live camera feeds from the competing gliders (pilot's view) along with helicopter... mehr