Soaring Magazine Index for 1980 to 1989 organized by issue

George Uveges, Woodstock I (Covers) [Sailplanes\Woodstock I]
Sandor Aldott, Texas Cloudstreet (Covers) [Illustrations\Centerfolds]
Doug Adcox, An HP-14's Benign Spiral (Letters) [Sailplanes\HP-14; Safety], page 2
Lloyd Hoover, Save El Mirage (Letters), page 2
Save El Mirage (Letters) [Sites\El Mirage; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 2
Dale Thompson, The French Connection - Sealing the Gap (Letters) [Sailplanes\Speed Astir; Competitions; Construction and How-To\Technique], page 3
J.A. Caubet, Improving the Mosquito (Letters) [Performance\Evaluations; Sailplanes\Mosquito], page 3
Phillip Morris, Improving the Mosquito (Letters) [Sailplanes\Mosquito], page 3
Carl Herold, Realism in Handicapping (response to letter) [Competitions\Sports Class], page 4
John Monteith, Realism in Handicapping (Letters) [Competitions\Sports Class], page 4
Towrope Safety (Letters) [Safety; Construction and How-To], page 4
John Dezzutti, SSA Director Results (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors; People\Don Knypstra; People\Paul Schweizer; People\Ed Sessions; People\A.C. Williams; People\Ray Young; People\Carl Herold; People\A.J. Smith; People\Brian Utley], page 7
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 7
No author or title, [Awards], page 8
Helmut Reichmann Awarded Lilienthal Medal, CIVV News (SSA in Action) [CIVV], page 8
Archer Martin, National Soaring Museum Liam English resigns NSM Post (SSA in Action) [People\William English; Museums and Archives], page 10
John Dezzutti, Accident Summary (SSA in Action) [Safety], page 10
Jay Solmonson, Libel-Lula, A New Spanish Ultralight (SSA in Action) [International\Spain], page 11
Libel-Lula, A New Spanish Ultralight (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Ultralights], page 11
John Dezzutti, Palmer, Alaska, Keeping Airports Open to Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Sites\Alaska; Federal Aviation Administration; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 12
No author or title, [Construction and How-To\Homebuilder News], page 12
William Frank Kelsey, Looking Backward The Bowlus-Douglas XCG-7 (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft; History], page 13
Michelle Silver, "The World of Silent Flight," by Richard Wolters (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 14
Steve Tatman, Klaus Hill, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [People\Klaus Hill; Obituaries], page 15
New Standard Class PIK Announced (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Standard Class; Sailplanes\Pik-20], page 15
The 1979 National and Regional Champions (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National; Competitions\Regional], page 16
S. Hall, A Design Critique of Woodstock I [Performance\Evaluations; Sailplanes\Woodstock I; Aerodynamics\Design], page 18
Stan Hall, Homebuilts/Kits A Design Critique of Woodstock I (Homebuilders' Hall) [Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 18
Engineering and Maintenance and Projects A design critique of the woodstock I Hall, S. [Homebuilding], page 18
Jack Lambie, The Two Faces of Juliet Lima (Feature Articles) [Flight Stories; Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 24
Felix Aberli, Gstaad, Switzerland: Centerspread Photo [Illustrations\Centerfolds; International\Switzerland; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 28
Robert Taylor, No Fences Facin' (Feature Articles) [Philosophy of Soaring], page 30
Richard Johnston, The Dust Devil (Feature Articles) [Aircraft; Construction and How-To\Flying Wing], page 32
Les Sebald, An Easy-to-Build, Low-Drag Antenna (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To\Instruments], page 37
Les Sebald, From the Readers [Construction and How-To\Instruments], page 37
George Moffat, Looking Back at the Seventies, Part I, Ships of the Seventies (Soaring to Win) [Aircraft; Competitions\15-Meter Class; Competitions\Open Class; Competitions], page 38
Michelle Silver, [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 40
Michelle Silver, Long Island Soaring Association celebrates 25th Anniversary (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 40
Ray Cipriano, How Not to Fly a Wave (Safety Corner) [Techniques\Wave; Safety], page 42
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 45

Jim Foreman, Zuni (Covers) [Sailplanes\Zuni]
Erik Lapparent, The Death of Charles Fauvel (Letters) [People\Charles Fauvel; Obituaries\Charles Fauvel], page 2
L. Roy McMaster, Contest Task Change Proposal (Letters) [Competitions], page 2
Ernest Miner, More on the Selling Price of Homebuilts (Letters), page 4
Hal Porter, More on the Selling Price of Homebuilts (Letters), page 4
Jack Wilson, Higher Aspect Ratio Tails for Lower Drag? (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 4
Kevin Renshaw, More on the Selling Price of Homebuilts (Letters), page 4
Higher Aspect Ratio Tails for Lower Drag? (response) (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 4
More on the Selling Price of Homebuilts (Letters) [Aircraft; Construction and How-To; Economics; Flying Wing], page 4
D.L. Gibo, Monarch Paper Available on Request (Letters) [Sailplanes\Monarch], page 5
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 6
Bernald Smith, From SSA's Insurance Chairman (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 8
Symposium Proceedings Part II Issued, Optimal Flight Technique (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Ultralights; Construction and How-To\Materials; Literature; Safety], page 8
Bob Smith, [Construction and How-To\Homebuilder News], page 10
George Moffat, Monerai Update (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Monerai; Performance\Pilot Reports], page 13
Paul MacCready, Jr., NASA Flight Testing Gossamer Albatross (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 15
Michelle Silver, Hang Gliders Can Earn FAI/CIVV Badges (SSA in Action) [Aircraft; FAI\Ultralights; Awards\Badges], page 16
Michelle Silver, Soaring Cover Collection (SSA in Action) [Stamps], page 16
William Hill, Zuni - the American Challenger (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Zuni; Performance\Evaluations\Pilot Reports], page 18
Bob Lovejoy, RP-1 [Illustrations\Drawings], page 22
H. Gunter Helwig, CAPGLIDE and the RP-1 (Feature Articles) [People\Bill Carlson; Construction and How-To; Aerodynamics; Aircraft\Materials], page 22
Eric Williamson, Narrow Miss at Narromine (Feature Articles) [Flight Stories; International\Australia; Safety; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 28
R. Johnson, A Flight test evaluation of the LS-3A [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS3A; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 34
S. Hall, A Suspect U-Joint in the HP-18? [Sailplanes\HP-18; Safety; Construction and How-To\Homebuilders' Hall], page 38
Stan Hall, Design/Homebuilding Forum at Seattle, Homebuilders' Hall, page 38
Design/Homebuilding Forum at Seattle, Hall, S. [Construction and How-To\Homebuilders' Hall], page 38
S. Hall, HP-18, Manufacturer's Airworthiness Directive (Homebuilders' Hall) [Sailplanes\HP-18; Federal Aviation Administration\Airspace], page 39
George Moffat, Looking Back at the Seventies, Part II, Equipment and Contest Trends (Soaring To Win) [Competitions], page 40
Les Sebald, From the Readers (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To\Instruments], page 42
Tom Cooper, Zoom? (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 43
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 45

Bert Small, Central Ontario Soaring Association, Libelle (Covers) [Sailplanes\Libelle]
Jack Laister, The True Cost of Certification (Letters) [Certification], page 2
Bob Semans, Leeching (Letters), page 4
George Moffat, "Leeching" (response to letters) [Competitions\Techniques], page 4
Peter Williams, Leeching (Letters) [Techniques\Competitions], page 4
Steve Du Pont, Leeching (Letters), page 4
Val Brain, Leeching (Letters), page 4
Wayne Roberts, Leeching (Letters) [Techniques\Competitions], page 4
"Leeching" (letters from: Brain, V. [Techniques\Competitions], page 4
Bernald Smith, The Most Consistent Competitive Soaring Ever Witnessed (Letters) [People\A.J. Smith], page 5
The Most Consistent Competitive Soaring Ever Witnessed - A. J. Smith (Letters) [Competitions], page 5
Frank Conner, Chemical Hazards for Homebuilders and Owners (Letters) [Construction and How-To\Design], page 6
Jon Mead, Chemical Hazards for Homebuilders and Owners (Letters) [Physiology\Medical], page 6
Chemical Hazards for Homebuilders and Owners (Letters) [Construction and How-To], page 6
Judy Lincoln, The Airspace Grab: An AIAA Indictment (SSA in Action) [Organizations], page 8
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 8
Stamp Issued for Harris Hill Anniversary (SSA in Action) [Stamps; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 8
The Airspace Grab: An AIAA Indictment (SSA in Action) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration], page 8
Top Seeded 1980 Contest Pilots (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 8
John Dezzutti, Import Duty Lifted from Gliders and Motorgliders, Washington Update (SSA in Action) [Legislation], page 9
John Dezzutti, Washington Update (SSA in Action), page 9
Import Duty Lifted from Gliders and Motorgliders, Washington Update (SSA in Action) [Aircraft], page 9
New FAI Record Category Announced (SSA in Action) [FAI; Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 9
David Aranda, Member Discounts for Title Search (SSA in Action) [Aircraft], page 10
High-Altitude Soaring Airspace Test to Continue (SSA in Action) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration], page 10
No author or title, [Construction and How-To\Homebuilder News], page 11
MOBA, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Design], page 11
Self-launched American Eaglet, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\American Eaglet], page 12
Minibat, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Ultralights], page 13
Bob Petersen, L'Aiglon, the American Eaglet (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\American Eaglet; Performance\Evaluations\Pilot Reports], page 14
Jerry Foster, A Survey of Clubs, 1980 Update (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 19
R. Johnson, Performance Improvements Through Airfoil Shape Correction [Competitions\Technique], page 23
Richard H. Johnson, Performance^Improvements Through Airfoil Shape Correction, Part I (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Pik-20; Construction and How-To; Performance\Evaluations\Design], page 23
J. Boucher, The Old Wasserkuppe and Württemberg [Illustrations\Paintings], page 30
Tasso Proppe, Tasso's Tale [Flight Stories], page 30
Tasso Proppe, Tasso's Tale, the Wasserkuppe [History; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 30
Tasso Proppe, Württemberg, Tasso's Tale [Aircraft], page 30
Tasso's Tale, as Told by Tasso Proppe (Feature Articles), page 30
Robert Jain, Robert Stanley's Nomad, Looking Backward (SSA in Action) [History; People\Robert Stanley; Aircraft], page 39
No author or title, [Construction and How-To\Homebuilder News], page 39
Walter Briggs, Simon Gilad, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Simon Gilad], page 40
Edward J. Reeves, Wallace Richard, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Wallace Richard Wiberg], page 41
George Moffat, Looking Back at the Seventies, Part III, The Pilots (Soaring to Win) [Competitions], page 42
Derek Piggott, Teaching "lookout," Teaching Soaring, page 44
Derek Piggott, Teaching Lookout [Instruction], page 44
Eric Greenwell, Replacement Tail Wheel [Construction and How-To\Equipment], page 45
Emilis Prelgauskas, The Minimum Viable Soaring Club (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 46
Michelle Silver, Accent on Clubs [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 46
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 50

Sandor Aldott, Kestrel (Covers) [Sailplanes\Kestrel]
Dick Johnson, On Flight Testing Techniques (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 2
Niels Taarnhoj, FTE's Using Comparison Vehicles (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 2
FTE's Using Comparison Vehicle (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 2
George Worthington, RP-1 Critique (Letters) [Aircraft\Ultralights], page 4
H. Gunter Helwig, RP-1 Critique (response to letter), page 5
Hal Lawrence, Circumstates Adventure, page 6
Arthur Schubert, Lark Rudder Pedal Hang-Up Hazard (Letters) [Safety], page 7
Frank Conner, Dive and Zoom Okay Sometimes? (Letters), page 7
Lloyd Bungey, Dive and Zoom Okay Sometimes? (Letters), page 7
Dive and Zoom Okay Sometimes? (Letters) [Safety], page 7
Lark Rudder Pedal Hang-Up Hazard (Letters) [Sailplanes\Lark], page 7
Michelle Silver, FAA Designees Give Written Exam (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 8
Phillip Morris, Byars/Holbrook Symposia Proceedings Reprint (Letters) [Competitions; Literature], page 8
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 10
SSA Office Staff Changes (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Staff], page 10
Ted E. Sharp, Radiosonde Meteorgraph Kite, Looking Backward [History], page 11
Dick Clawson, Mitchell Wing, Ultralight Fun (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Ultralights], page 12
Jay Solmonson, Mitchell Wing, Ultralight Fun (SSA in Action) [Ultralights; Illustrations\Photography], page 12
Paul Rendel, Mountain Fantasy [Paintings; Illustrations; Sailplanes\Concept 70], page 13
No author or title, [Construction and How-To\Homebuilder News], page 13
G. Seibels, Famous Last Words: If I Can Buy It, I Can Fly It! [Safety], page 14
Hal Lawrence, Motorgliders Circumstates Adventure (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Lark; Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 16
Charles Kerestesi, How I Designed and Built the MG-1 (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Design; Construction and How-To; Performance\Evaluations\Flying Wing], page 22
John McMasters, Experimental Advanced Concepts in Variable Geometry Sailplanes (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics], page 26
Geri Silveira, Motel 1-26 (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Crewing; Flight Stories], page 32
George Moffat, Contest Report on Two Sailplanes (Soaring To Win) [Competitions], page 39
George Moffat, Contest Report on Two Sailplanes, Soaring to Win [Sailplanes\Jantar 2B; Sailplanes\Mini-Nimbus C], page 39
George Moffat, Contest Report on Two Sailplanes (Mini-Nimbus C and the Jantar 2B), Soaring to Win [Performance\Evaluations\Pilot Reports], page 39
Michelle Silver, Albuquerque Soaring Club, A Smooth Operator (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 40
Michelle Silver, Delhi Gliding Club, New Delhi, India (Accent on Clubs) [International\Indea; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 40
Eric Greenwell, Measuring Total Energy Probes Easily, Maintenance and Projects, page 42
R. Allemann and E. Greenwell, Measuring Total Energy Probes Easily (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To\Instruments], page 42
Gren Seibels, Famous Last Words: "If I can Buy It, I Can Fly It," Safety Corner, page 44
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 47

Sandor Aldott, Sisu (Covers) [Sailplanes\Sisu]
R. Johnson, Flight Tests - LS-3, LS-3A, LS-3/17 (reply to Letter from W. Lemke) (Letters) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-3; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 3
Wolf Lemke, Flight Tests - LS-3, LS-3A, LS-3/17 (Letters) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-3; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 3
Lift Alongside of Clouds (Letters) [Meteorology; Safety], page 4
Nels Shapter, Sailplane Certification Update (Letters), page 5
Sailplane Certification Update (Letters) [Certification; Federal Aviation Administration], page 5
Brian Utley, Executive Director Forrest Blossom Resigns (SSA in Action) [People\Forrest Blossom; Soaring Society of America\Employees], page 6
Michelle Silver, John Dezzutti Continues as Acting Executive Director (SSA in Action) [People\John Dezzutti; Soaring Society of America\Employees], page 6
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 6
Doris Grove, Doris Grove - First Woman to Soar 1000 Kilometers (SSA in Action), page 8
Doris Grove - First Woman to Soar 1000 Kilometers (SSA in Action) [Awards\Records and Record Flights\Feminine; Women], page 8
MacCready Awarded Collier Trophy (SSA in Action) [People\Paul MacCready, Jr.; Awards\Collier], page 9
New 1-26 Association Officers (SSA in Action) [People\Eddy Gallacher; People\Frank Conner; People\Jack Greene; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; People\David Ledford], page 9
Brian Utley, The SSA President's Message (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\President's Report], page 10
John Dezzutti, The SSA Executive Director's Report (Feature Articles) [Insurance; Aircraft; Competitions; Soaring Society of America\Reports; Flying Wing], page 11
John McMasters, Advanced Concepts in Variable Geometry Sailplanes, Part II (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Sigma; Aerodynamics\Design; Aircraft], page 12
John McMasters, Advanced concepts in variable geometry Sailplanes, Part II, page 12
The SSA National Soaring Convention (Feature Articles) [Conferences and Conventions], page 18
D. Forsythe, The Born-Again Loser [Illustrations\Cartoons], page 22
Gren Seibels, The Born-Again Loser (Feature Articles) [Competitions; Safety; Literature], page 22
William Price, Centering in Thermals - Modeling the Process (Feature Articles) [Instruction; Safety; Meteorology], page 26
Bill Carlson, So You Want to Build a Sailplane? (Feature Articles) [Aircraft; Construction and How-To\Flying Wing], page 32
Bill Carlson and Jay Solmonson, So you want to build a sailplane?, page 32
So You Want to Build A Sailplane? [Construction and How-To\Design], page 32
Sandor Aldott, Alvin Parker, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Alvin Parker], page 37
Rolf Bahrenburg, Kurt Reupke in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Kurt Reupke], page 38
Bernald Smith, HomebuiIder Workshop Report, HomebuiIder News (SSA in Action) [Construction and How-To], page 39
Bob Smith, Homebuilders Workshop Report, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action), page 39
D. Slotten, Appointed Chairman Safety Committee, Flight Training and Safety Board News (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; People\Gene Hammond], page 40
Charlie Spratt, The View from the Ground (Soaring To Win) [Crewing; Competitions], page 42
D. Forsythe, Good Housekeeping (Safety Corner) [Illustrations\Cartoons], page 44
Dick Conwell, Good Housekeeping (Safety Corner) [Competitions; Safety], page 44
Michelle Silver, (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 45
Michelle Silver, Flying Coordinated: Insurance and Guest Release Forms (Accent on Clubs) [Insurance], page 45
Michelle Silver, A Visit With Derek Piggott, Teaching Soaring [Aircraft; People\Derek Piggott; Flying Wing; Instruction], page 47
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 48

Christopher Woods and Aero Meridian Productions, Launch Grid (Covers) [Competitions]
Elemer Katinszky, Lower the Cost of Soaring - Share (Letters) [Economics], page 2
W.E. May, For Lower Costs - Organize a Syndicate (Letters), page 2
For Lower Costs - Organize a Syndicate (Letters) [Economics], page 2
Lower the Cost of Soaring - Share (Letters) [Economics], page 2
Christopher O'Callaghan, Using the BSM in Real Life (Letters), page 3
Keith Willis, Recycled Cirrus (Letters), page 3
Phil Petmecky, Blanik Elevator Cable Hang-Up (Letters), page 3
Richard Johnson, Bugs and Polars (Letters), page 3
Blanik Elevator Cable Hang-Up (Letters) [Sailplanes\Blanik; Safety], page 3
Bugs and Polars (Letters) [Performance\Evaluations], page 3
Recycled Cirrus (Letters) [Aircraft], page 3
Soaring the Quickie (Letters) [Aircraft], page 3
Using the BSM in Real Life (Letters) [Safety], page 3
Pem Drinker, Thermal Generator Progress Report (Letters), page 4
Steve Du Pont, More on Calibrating Total Energy Probes (Letters), page 4
More on Calibrating Total Energy Probes (Letters) [Construction and How-To\Instruments], page 4
Thermal Generator Progress Report (Letters) [Meteorology], page 4
Elmer Lammon, The Eaglet - Self-Launched or Not?, reply to L. Haig (Letters) [Aircraft\Ultralights], page 5
Larry Haig, The Eaglet - Self-Launched or Not? (reply to letter from E. Lammon), page 5
Ray Williams, Touring Down Under (Letters), page 5
Touring Down Under (Letters) [International\Australia; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 5
John Dezzutti, A Letter to the Membership (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Aircraft; Federal Aviation Administration; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Soaring Society of America; Flying Wing; Airspace], page 8
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 8
Don Lannon, Gliderport Innundated - Skylark, Lake Elsinore, California (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 9
American Motorglider Association Forming (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 9
B. Buck, The CIVV Report (SSA in Action) [CIVV; Organizations], page 10
John Lee, State Record Month (SSA in Action) [Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 11
Cindy Brickner, 1980 Contest Scoring (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 12
Bernald Smith, Stop Aviation's Growth? (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration\Airspace], page 13
Nancy Lee Evans, State Records (SSA in Action) [Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 14
Bob Storck, Vintage Sailplane Association Report (SSA in Action) [History; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 15
Al Backstrom, Horten X, Midget and Submidget Sailplanes [Competitions; History; Aerodynamics; People\Bud Meyer; People\Reimar Horten; Sailplanes\Horten X; Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 16
Doris Grove, My 1000 Kilometer Flight (Feature Articles) [Awards\Records and Record Flights; Women\Feminine/Women], page 16
Doris Grove, Yoder, C., see: My 1000 Kilometer Flight [Awards\Records and Record Flights\Feminine; Women], page 16
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the LS-3/17 [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-3/17; Performance\Evaluations], page 16
Jon Mead, A Call for Regional Organization (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America], page 32
John McMasters, Advanced Concepts in Variable Geometry Sailplanes, Part III (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics], page 34
George Moffat, Decisions, Decisions (Soaring to Win) [Competitions], page 38
Les Sebald, Radio Interference - Varios [Construction and How-To\Instruments], page 40
Larry Johnston, Approaching the Landing Pattern (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 42
Michelle Silver, Tax-exempt Status - a Sometimes Precarious Position (Accent on Clubs) [Economics; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 43
Gary Sunderland, Flying the HomebuiIt MOBA-2C, Homebuilder's Hall [Construction and How-To; Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 44
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 48

Wolfgang Obst, Jantar/SSA Emblems (Covers) [Sailplanes\Jantar]
Bob Lovejoy, Access Ratio (Letters) [Economics], page 2
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the DG-200 [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-200], page 2
Richard Miller, Access Ratio (Letters), page 2
Victor M. Saudek, Access Ratio (Letters) [Performance\Evaluations], page 2
Bill Ivans, Change the Rules: No Help on Badge or Record Flights (response to ltr from Vakkur, G.), page 3
George Vaakur, Change the Rules: No Help on Badge or Record Flights (Letters), page 3
Karl Striedieck, Change the Rules: No Help on Badge or Record Flights (response to letter from G. Vakkur), page 3
Richard McIver, Canopy Scale for Determining Glide Slope (Letters) [Instruction; Safety], page 3
Tasso Proppe, Change the Rules: No Help on Badge or Record Flights (Letters) [Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 3
Bill Farrow, Vario Lag as an Aid to Centering (Letters), page 4
Jim Maupin, A Letter to the Would-Be Sailplane Designer (Letters), page 4
A Letter to the Would-Be Airplane Designer (Letters) [Construction and How-To], page 4
Stan Smith's Exceptional Service Award [Awards\Exceptional Service; People\Stan Smith], page 4
Vario Lag as an Aid to Centering (Letters) [Instruments; Safety], page 4
Joe Baer, Salto Builder's A.D. (Letters) [Federal Aviation Administration; Safety; Aircraft\Airspace], page 5
Richard Miller, Simple Innovations for Improved Wing Efficiency (Letters), page 5
Needed: Hands-Only Flight Controls (Letters) [Physiology\Medical; Aircraft], page 5
Simple Innovations for Improved Wing Efficiency (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Design; Construction and How-To], page 5
Paul MacCready, Jr., First Man-Carrying Solar-Powered Flight (SSA in Action) [People\Paul MacCready, Jr.], page 6
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 6
Kevlar Zuni II (SSA in Action) [Construction and How-To; Zuni\Materials], page 7
Motorgliding News, SSA Motorglider Study (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Flying Wing; Instruction], page 7
New Museum Displays (SSA in Action) [Museums and Archives], page 7
Michelle Silver, Book Review "Gliding, Soaring, and Skysailing," by Norman F. Smith (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 8
Towplane Safety Note (SSA in Action) [Safety; Aircraft], page 8
Unlimited = Open (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Open Class], page 11
No author or title, [Construction and How-To\Homebuilder News], page 12
FLAC Flight Simulator, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Instruction], page 12
Mitchell U-2, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Ultralights], page 12
Wolfgang and Sharon Obst, Fantasy Haven Gliderport/Soaring for TV (Feature Articles) [Illustrations\Photograph; People\Wolfgang Obst; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 16
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the DG-200 (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 20
D. Jacobs, Please Send Me to Switzerland (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; International\Switzerland\Schanis], page 26
Jerry Gibbs, The Golden Glider (Feature Articles) [Performance\Evaluations; Aerodynamics; Instruction], page 30
Gren Seibels, Region Five North Contest (SSA in Action) [People\Ben Greene:Winner, 15-Meter Class; People\Joe Conn: Winner, Open Class; People\Steve Bowen:Winner, Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 35
Vic Saudek, in Memoriam - Raymon Parker (SSA in Action), page 37
Victor M. Saudek, in Memoriam Raymon Parker (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Raymon Parker], page 37
Michelle Silver, Taking the Pulse of Soaring's Potential (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 38
Stan Hall, Separation in Metal-Skin/Foam-Rib Bonding [Sailplanes\Schreder\HP-18; Safety; Construction and How-To\Materials; Construction and How-To\Homebuilders' Hall], page 40
Bill Maples, Smoke that Barogram (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To\Instruments], page 43
Steve du Pont, A Summary of NTSB-Reported 1978 Glider Accidents (Safety Corner) [Aircraft; Safety], page 44
Derek Piggott, Teaching Soaring Can't Stay Up? (Teaching Soaring) [Safety; Instruction], page 47
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 50

Dita Aldott, LS-1C (Covers) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-1C]
David Aranda, Polar Polemics (Letters) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 20], page 2
Mike Borgelt, Polar Polemics (Letters) [Sailplanes\Mosquito; Performance\Evaluations], page 2
George Worthington, Marriage, Hang Gliding, L/D's and Sex Objects (Letters) [Aircraft], page 3
Peter Myers, Sailplane Designers: Please Protect Us from Lightning Strikes (Letters) [Safety; Aerodynamics\Design; Construction and How-To], page 3
Frank Sentyrz, El Mirage to Continue as Gliderport (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 4
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 6
John Dezzutti, From the Executive Director (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 7
Soaring Magazine Revised Classified Ad Rates, From the Executive Director (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 7
Michelle Silver, FAA Designees Give Written Exam (SSA in Action) [Instruction], page 8
1-26 Log Marks 25th Anniversary (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association], page 8
Debugger for High-Performance Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics; Construction and How-To], page 8
Bob Storck, VSA News (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 9
Charles Dewald, 1980 Region Four Contest (SSA in Action) [People\Tom Beltz: Winner, 15-Meter Class; Competitions\Regional], page 9
John Lee, "The Sportplane Builder," by Tony Bingelis (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Review], page 9
Soaring Verse (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 10
SSA Homebuilder Class Sailplane Project/ A Call for Design Class Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics\Design], page 11
Captain Ralph S. Barnaby, Pruefling, Cape Cod Cross-Country, Looking Backward (SSA in Action) [History; Flight Stories; Vintage Aircraft], page 15
Dale May, Harald Wermuth Jensen, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [People\Harald Wermuth Jensen; Obituaries], page 17
Mike Koerner, Clouds (Feature Articles) [Flight Stories; Meteorology; Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 18
Mike Koerner, Clouds (1000km Diplome) [FAI], page 18
Mike Koerner, X-C Wave Soaring Checklist, Clouds [Safety], page 18
Jan Scott, Flying wing pilot position and design options Horten, R., with Commentary and Translation [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 22
R. Commentary and Translation, Scott, J. Horten, Flying Wing Pilot Position and Design Options (Feature Articles), page 22
Reimar Horten, Flying Wing Pilot Position and Design Options ( with commentary and translation by J. Scott ) [Aerodynamics\Flying Wing], page 22
Richard H. Johnson, Performance Improvement Through Airfoil Shape Correction, Part II (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Performance\Evaluations], page 26
John Sager, The Day the Mountain Blew Its Top (Feature Articles) [; Meteorology; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 32
The day the mountain blew its top Sager, J., page 32
Stan Hall, Separation in Metal-Skin/Foam-Rib Bonding, Part II (Homebuilders' Hall) [Construction and How-To; Sailplanes\Schreder\HP-18], page 37
Michelle Silver, Soaring Society of Dayton/Caesar Creek Soaring Club (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 40
George Moffat, The Open Class (Soaring to Win) [Competitions\Open Class], page 43
Brooks Dodge, Near Fatal (Safety Corner) [Physiology\Heat exhaustion; Safety; Competitions\Technique], pages 44,23,10,28,8
Les Sebald, On Batteries (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To\Equipment], page 46

Wolfgang Obst, 1-35/Jantar (Covers) [Sailplanes\Jantar; Sailplanes\1-35]
Bill Skliar, How to Avoid the "Sailplane Go Home" Syndrome at Airports (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 2
Don Davis, On Staying Up (Letters), page 3
Peter Winterble, Pride Goeth Before Sink, Ask for Help (Letters), page 3
Richard Benbough, The Canada Goose as a Soaring Bird (Letters) [Birds], page 3
Tonk Mills, The Canada Goose as a Soaring Bird (Letters) [Birds], page 3
On Staying Up (Letters) [Safety], page 3
Pride Goeth Before Sink: Ask for Help (Letters) [Instruction], page 3
John Dezzutti, John Dezzutti Appointed Executive Director, SSA Director's Meeting - the Executive Director's Report [Soaring Society of America\Employees], page 4
John Dezzutti, SSA Directors' Meeting - The Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 4
SSA takes over Kolstad Award, SSA Directors' Meeting - The Executive Director's Report: SSA in Action, Dezzutti, J. [Awards\Kolstad], page 4
Al Santilli, Chosen for NSM Soaring Hall of Fame, 1980, Random Gusts (SSA in Action), page 5
Cindy Brickner, Baro Calibration Labs (SSA in Action) [Instruments], page 5
R. Guess, Vacation Derby Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 5
S. Short, Soaring Mail (SSA in Action) [Stamps], page 5
Sterling Starr, Chosen for NSM Soaring Hall of Fame, 1980, Random Gusts (SSA in Action), page 5
100 mph Exceeded at Open Class Nationals (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 5
Eiri Ky to produce PIK-20E only. Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 5
Leonard McClain Elected President, Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 5
NSM Soaring Hall of Fame Chooses Al Santilli and Sterling Starr for 1980, Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Awards; Museums and Archives], page 5
New Technical Soaring Issue Published, Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 5
SSA'er Woodson K. Woods Buys Carefree Airport, Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 5
DG-202 Refinements, Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-202], page 6
European Championships, Winners, Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 6
Mexico-to-Canada Group Flights, Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Flight Stories], page 6
Ultralight Parachute System for FLAC, Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Ultralights], page 6
No author or title, [Construction and How-To\Homebuilder News], page 7
Allan MacNicol, Region One Contest, 1980 (SSA in Action) [People\Dennis Galotti: Winner, 15-Meter Class; People\John Hansman: Winner, Open Class; People\Mike Opitz: Winner, Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 8
C. Brairton, Region Two Contest, 1980 (SSA in Action) [People\Dick Weber: Winner, Standard Class; People\Bill Malpas: Winner, 15-Meter Class; Competitions\Regional], page 9
Judy Lincoln, Region Nine Contest, 1980 (SSA in Action) [People\John Lincoln:Winner, Open Class; People\Bill Ordway: Winner, Standard Class; People\Woodson Woods: Winner, 15-Meter Class; Competitions\Regional], page 11
H. Fischer, Region Eleven Contest, 1980 (SSA in Action) [People\Ross Briegleb: Winner, Open Class; People\Ray Gimmey: Winner, 15-Meter Class; People\Jim Hamilton: Winner, Sports Class; People\Klaus Auerbach: Winner, Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 13
Gren Seibels, Joe Giltner, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [People\Joe Giltner; Obituaries], page 15
John Sager, The Oregon Trial, Region Eight Contest, 1980 (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Regional], page 16
John Sager, Winner, 1980 Region Eight Contest Sports Class [People\Bob Avon], page 16
John Sager, Winner, 1980 Region Eight Contest Standard Class [People\Nelson Funston], page 16
John Sager, Winner Region Eight Contest 15-Meter Class [People\Roger Frank], page 16
S. Hall, in Search of Vector 1 [Sailplanes\Vector 1; Construction and How-To\Flying Wing; Sailplanes\Design], page 20
Richard Benbough, Soaring From a Controlled Airport (Feature Articles) [; Safety; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 26
Paul Coker, "What the Brochures Neglect to Tell You..."; cartoon [Illustrations], page 29
Paul Coker, What the Brochures Neglect to Tell You [Illustrations\Cartoons], page 30
Michelle Silver, Dateline: China [International\China; People\Charles Gyenes; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Sailplanes\Design], page 32
Don Davis, The 50¢ Launch (Feature Articles) [Instruction; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Safety; Economics], page 36
Les Sebald, Batteries, Continued, Maintenance and Projects [Construction and How-To], page 40
Les Sebald, Maintenance and Projects Batteries, Continued [Construction and How-To\Instruments], page 40
Michelle Silver, Think Winch (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Safety], page 44
Dick Conwell, A Whistle for the Macho Lever (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 46
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 47

J.V. Marcu, PIK-20 (Covers) [Sailplanes\Pik-20]
Stephen Bollenbacher, The Leech Gun (Letters), page 2
How We Earned My Diamond in a 1-26 (Letters) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 2
The Leech Gun (Letters) [Competitions], page 2
James Butler and Helmut Dette, Wasserkuppe Museum (Letters) [Museums and Archives], page 3
Midget Sailplanes: Light Winches for XC - Lo-100 (Letters) [Vintage Aircraft], page 3
Midget Sailplanes: Light Winches for XC? (Letters) [Aircraft], page 3
Bill Baker, Skylark Field After the Deluge (Letters), page 4
Skylark Field After the Deluge (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 4
Douglas Bailey, Used Sailplane Prices Updated (Letters), page 5
Used Sailplane Prices Updated (Letters) [Economics; Aircraft], page 5
John Dezzutti, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Executive Director's Reports], page 6
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 6
1980 Top Seeded Competition Pilots (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 6
Technical Soaring (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 6
Cindy Brickner, Oshkosh '80 (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions], page 7
Wayne Woodmansee, Photo Mt. St. Helens, Mama Mia! (SSA in Action), page 7
Mama Mia! (mammato-cumulus forms) (SSA in Action) [Meteorology], page 7
Airworthiness Directives Blanik L-13 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Blanik; Aircraft; Safety; Federal Aviation Administration\Airspace], page 8
No author or title, [Construction and How-To\Homebuilder News], page 9
Mike Koerner, Mike Koerner's FAI Diploma (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 10
2-22 Completed, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 10
George Worthington Exceeded 100 Miles in Ultralights, Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 10
George Worthington Flys 100 Miles, Random Gusts (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Ultralights], page 10
Edward Williams, in Memoriam - Joseph Bearden (SSA in Action) [People\Joseph Bearden; Obituaries], page 11
Flight Tests - LS-3, LS-3A, LS-3/17 (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 11
Random Gusts, SSA in Action Develops Solar Challenger (Letters) [People\Paul MacCready, Jr.], page 11
Andrew Gordon, In Memoriam - Julian Martin (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Julian Martin], page 12
Erica Scurr, 5th National 15-Meter Class Soaring Championships (Feature Articles) [People\Karl Striedieck: Winner; Competitions\15-Meter Class; Competitions\National], page 14
G. Crook, 5th National 15-Meter Class Soaring Championships [Illustrations\Drawings], page 14
Malcolm Abzug, Turnpoint Maneuvers (Feature Articles) [Competitions; Safety\Technique], page 22
M. Simons, Counterpoint: The Women's Perspective (Feature Articles) [Competitions; Women], page 26
Dale Thompson, Those who have imagination without learning have wings but no feet McMasters, J., page 32
John McMasters, Those Who Have Imagination Without Learning Have Wings But No Feet (Feature Articles) [Aircraft; Construction and How-To\Design], page 32
John McMasters, Those Who Have Imagination Without Learning Have Wings but No Feet [Aerodynamics\Design], page 32
Tom Cooper, Flying the Sports Class (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Competitions\Sports Class; Techniques\Sports Class], page 38
Dick Schreder, A Reply to "Separation in Metal-Skin/ Foam-Rib Bonding," Homebuilders" Hall, page 42
Stan Hall and Richard Schreder, More on L'Affaire HP-18 Debonding/A Reply to "Separation in Metal-Skin/ Foam-Rib Bonding", Homebuilders' Hall [Construction and How-To\Homebuilders' Hall; Sailplanes\Schreder\HP-18], page 42
Michelle Silver, Taxes, Taxes, Taxes (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 44
Robert Gaines, ed., Out of Control at Low Altitude (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 46
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 48

Sandor Aldott, Standard Cirrus (Covers) [Sailplanes\Standard Cirrus]
H. Gunter Helwig, RP-1 Update (Letters) [Aircraft\Ultralights], page 2
Patricia Valdata, The Women's Soaring Seminar (Letters), page 2
Women's Soaring Seminar (Letters) [Women], page 2
Allen Smith, Soaring with Migrating Birds (Letters) [Birds], page 3
George Moffat, Kit Building; the Good News and the Bad News (Letters) [Construction and How-To; Aircraft\Flying Wing; Sailplanes\Monerai], page 3
John Dezzutti, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Executive Director's Reports], page 6
John Dezzutti, R-2508 Enhancement Plan, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration\Airspace], page 6
1981 International Team Announced (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 6
NSM News ( National Landmark Program and Hall of Fame Inductees ) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark; People\Sterling Starr; People\Alcide Santilli; People\Ralph Barnaby; Awards\Hall of Fame], page 7
Michael Teter, 1979 Lincoln Award Presented to Bob Grey (SSA in Action) [People\Bob Grey; Awards\Lincoln], page 9
Manufacturer's Airworthiness Directives Libelle Manufacturer's A.D (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Libelle; Safety], page 9
Mahlon Weir, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Mahlon Weir], page 10
Robert Grey, Region Five South Contest, 1980 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 11
Robert Grey, Winner, Region 5 South 15-Meter Class, 1980 (SSA in Action) [People\Woody Woodward], page 11
Robert Grey, Winner, Region 5 South Open Class, 1980 (SSA in Action) [People\Billy Brown], page 11
Robert Grey, Winner, Region 5 South Standard Class, 1980 (SSA in Action) [People\Harold Myers], page 11
Red Dog Wright, Region Ten Contest, 1980 (SSA in Action) [People\Jerry Robertson: Winner, 15-Meter Class; People\Sherman Griffith: Winner, Open Class; People\Norm Austin: Winner, Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], pages 13-14
1980 Homebuilders' Workshop Report (SSA in Action) [Construction and How-To\Homebuilder News], page 16
HomebuiIt Sailplane Design Competition Rules, SSA in Action (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 17
Homebuilt Sailplane Competition Rules, SSA in Action, HomebuiIder News [Construction and How-To], page 17
Jim Foreman, 47th US National Open Class Soaring Championships (Feature Articles), page 20
Jim Foreman, The 47th US National Open Class Soaring Championships [Competitions\NationalOpen Class], page 20
Jim Foreman, Winner, US National Open Class, Dick Butler [Competitions\Open Class], page 20
PIK-20E [Motorgliders\Pik-20E; Illustrations\Centerfolds], page 30
Soaring without tears Strachan, I. [Soaring Society of America\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 33
I. Strachan, PIK-20E in Competition, Soaring Without Tears [Sailplanes\Pik-20e; Competitions], page 35
Jim Foreman, Winner, US National Open Class, 1980 [People\Dick Butler], page 36
T. Li and J. Doherty, 11th US National Standard Class Soaring Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Standard Class; People\Karl Striedieck: Winner], page 36
Steve Needham, Uncommon Men: A gallery of Standard Faces [Illustrations\Photography], page 43
Michelle Silver, Equal Time for Aerotow (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Safety], page 44
Michelle Silver, Know the Territory (Accent on Clubs) [Safety], page 44
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 46

Tony Fusare, Soaring Sculpture by E. Schweizer (Covers) [Art]
Ernie Schweizer, Soaring Sculpture, cover [Illustrations\Photography], page 3
Jose-Luis Offate, Canopy Scale for Holding Tow Position (Letters), page 3
William Bank, Remembering to Lower the Gear - The French Method (Letters), page 3
Canopy Scale for Holding Tow Position (Letters) [Instruction; Safety], page 3
Remembering to Lower the Gear - the French Method (Letters) [Safety], page 3
Brian Utley, The President's Message (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Presidents's Reports], page 4
John Dezzutti, Aircraft Joint Airworthiness Regulations, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Certification], page 4
John Dezzutti, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Executive Director's Reports], page 4
John Dezzutti, Motorglider Study, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 4
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 4
People^Ben Greene, Selected for 1981 US International Team, page 7
1981 International Team Selection Striedieck, Karl; Butler, Dick; Greene, Ben; Gimmey, Ray [Competitions\International], page 7
1981 World Gliding Championships Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 7
Selected for 1981 US International Team [People\Dick Butler; People\Ray Gimmey; People\Karl Striedieck], page 7
Smirnoff Donates Scott 1-35 to Team Fund (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 7
Kathy Gause, Women's Soaring Seminar (SSA in Action) [Competitions; Women], page 8
No author or title, [Construction and How-To\Homebuilder News], page 10
MOBA 2C, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Aircraft], page 10
I. Culver, The Extremely Easy, A "Pre-Preliminary" Design Study (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Flying Wing; Construction and How-To], page 13
The Extremely Easy, a "Pre-Preliminary" Design Study (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Design], page 13
John Dezzutti, "Free Flight", by Douglas Terman (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Review], page 14
Possible LS-1C Safety Hazard (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\LS-1C; Safety], page 14
Bob Storck, VSA News (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 15
Jan Scott, The 1980 International Vintage Glider Rally (SSA in Action) [People\Jan Scott; Vintage Aircraft], page 15
J. Butter, Winner, Region 6 Contest Open Class, 1980 (SSA in Action) [People\Peter Mozer], page 16
James Butler, Region Six Contest, 1980 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 16
James Butler, Winner, 1980 Region 6 Contest 15-Meter Class (SSA in Action) [People\Rudy Mozer], page 16
James Butler, Winner, 1980 Region 6 Contest Motorglider Class (SSA in Action) [People\Tom Smith], page 16
James Butler, 15th National 1-26 Championships [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Competitions\1-26], page 18
James Butler, The 15th National 1-26 Championships (Feature Articles), page 18
Fifteenth National 1-26 Championships Butler, J., page 18
James Butler, Winner, 1980 National 1-26 Championships [People\Dave Mockler], page 20
Bruce McGhie, Flying a Sailplane with Hands-Only Controls (Feature Articles), page 21
Bruce McGhie, Flying A Sailplane with Hands-Only Controls [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Safety; Physiology\Medical], page 24
Martin Simons, A Visit to Kirkheim, Schlattstal, and Göppingen (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus], page 28
A Visit to Kirkheim, Schlattstal and Göppingen Simons, M., page 28
Gerhard Rein, Centerfold Photo [Illustrations\Centerfolds; Sailplanes\Ventus], page 29
Ernie Schweizer, Soaring Sculpture (Feature Articles), page 33
James Butler, E. Schweizer [Soaring Sculpture], page 33
Jerry Gibbs, The Golden Years of the Golden Glider [Aerodynamics; Instruction], page 33
Jerry Gibbs, The Golden Years of the Golden Glider (Part II) (Feature Articles) [Performance\Evaluations], page 36
Jerry Gibbs, The Golden Years of the Golden Glider [Performance\Evaluations], page 37
Frank Sentyrz, Western Region Sports Class Contest, 1980 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 40
Frank Sentyrz, Winner, 1980 Western Region Sports Class Contest (SSA in Action) [People\Kevin Wayt], page 40
Al Leffler, Winner, 1980 Region 12 Open Class (SSA in Action), page 41
Jim Indrebo, Winner, 1980 Region 12 15-Meter Class (SSA in Action), page 41
Ted Clausing, Winner, 1980 Region 7 Open Class (SSA in Action), page 41
Walt Rogers, Winner, 1980 Region 12 Standard Class (SSA in Action), page 41
Region Seven Contest, 1980 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 41
Region Twelve Contest, 1980 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 41
Winner, 1980 Region Seven 15-Meter Class (SSA in Action) [People\Bud Meyer], page 41
Winner, 1980 Region Seven Standard Class (SSA in Action) [People\Duane Eisenbeiss], page 41
Gil Parcell, Troubled by Wind? [Safety; Illustrations\Cartoons], page 42
Steve Powell, Stretch the Glide (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 42
Troubled by Wind? Cartoon, Parcell, G. [Safety], page 42
Les Sebald, A Ticking Variometer Audio Unit (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To\Instruments], page 44
George Moffat, Creeping Mediocrity, Short Tasks, and the Nationals (Soaring to Win) [Competitions], page 46
Creeping Mediocrity, Short Tasks, and the Nationals, Soaring to Win, Moffat, G. [Competitions\National], page 46
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 48

Steve Zimmermann, Montana waterfall (Covers)
Erich Eberhard, Rx for Gear-Up Landings: A Swiss Bell-Ringer, Maybe? (Letters) [Safety; Techniques], page 2
Gunter Voltz, "Helping-the-Young" Soaring Stamp (Letters) [Stamps], page 3
John Dezzutti, SSA Director Election Winners (Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action) [People\Sam Francis: Elected Region 1 Director; People\Bernald Smith: Elected Region 11 Director; People\William Ivans: Elected Region 12 Director; People\Joe Bennis: Elected Region 2 Director; People\Richard Schreder: Elected Region 6 Director; People\Richard Hall: Elected Region 9 Director; Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 5
1981 World Gliding Championships Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 5
Internationals - the Early Days, 1981 World Gliding Championships Report (SSA in Action) [History], page 6
Meet the Team, 1981 World Gliding Championships Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World; People\Dick Butler], page 6
Homebuilder News [Homebuilding], page 8
Bob Storck, VSA News Vintage Sailplane Registration, Construction drawings (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 10
Cindy Brickner, State Record Month Drawing (SSA in Action) [Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 10
Kolstad Youth Scholarship and Century Award (SSA in Action) [Awards\SSA Awards\Kolstad], page 10
Bob Storck, Construction Drawings, VSA News (SSA in Action) [Homebuilding; Sailplane Design], page 11
John McMasters, Technical Soaring published (SSA in Action) [Literature\Journals], page 11
John Joss, "In Search of World Records," by George Worthington (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 12
Segelflug Bildkalender (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 13
Roy McMasters, "Glider Basics from First Flight to Solo," by Thomas Knauff (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 14
Paul MacCready, Jr., Challenger: Solar Power Self-Launch (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Experimental], page 15
Bobbi Blankenship, Bill Kantz, and Steve Zimmermann, Soaring the Rockies' Great Divide (Feature Articles) [Sites; Flight Stories; Techniques], page 18
Paul Schweizer, Introducing the Sprite (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\Sprite], page 23
Michelle Silver, The 1980 US National and Regional Champions (Feature Articles), page 26
The 1980 US National & Regional Champions [Competitions], page 26
Laszlo Horvath, Jantar 2 [Illustration\Centerspread; Sailplanes\Jantar], page 28
Gren Seibels, Guidance for Geriatric Glider Guiders (Feature Articles) [Safety; Literature], page 36
H. Millgard and J. Wennerstrom, Seibels, G. [Guidance for Geriatric Glider Guiders], page 36
Steve Powell, Stretch the Glide, Part II (Safety Corner) [Safety; Techniques], page 40
Bonnie House, Getting a crew in a hurry (Accent on Clubs) [Crewing], page 44
Michelle Silver, Celebration of 50 years of soaring (Accent on Clubs) [History], page 44
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 47

Jack Olson, Altostratus I painting (Covers) [Sailplanes\Altostratus I; Illustration]
Irv Soble, Soaring for the Disabled (Letters) [Physiology\Medical; Techniques], page 2
Barrant Merrill, Motorglider Ground-Handling Hazard (Letters) [Safety; Aircraft\Motorgliders], page 3
Golden Glider Clarifications (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 4
John Dezzutti, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Reports], page 6
Richard H. Johnson, Internationals - The Post-war Years, 1981 World Gliding Championships Report (SSA in Action) [History; Competitions\World], page 6
1981 World Gliding Championships Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 6
Meet the Team, 1981 World Gliding Championships Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World; People\Ben Greene], page 6
Bob Lamson, Alcor Update (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Design\Experimental], page 9
Manufacturer's Airworthiness Directives Nimbus 2, Manufacturer's A.D (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 2; Safety], page 9
Standard Cirrus, Manufacturer's A.D (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Standard Cirrus; Safety], page 9
FCC Refunds (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration; Organizations], page 10
Instructor's Clinic (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Soaring Society of America], page 10
VSA News (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 10
No author or title, [Museums], page 11
SSA History at NSM (SSA in Action) [History; Soaring Society of America], page 11
Larry Haig, Minibat (Homebuilder News, SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Design], page 12
Extremely Easy by Irv Culver (Homebuilder News, SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design], page 12
Bob Lovejoy, Pod-and-Boom design sketches [Sailplane Design], page 15
Goldwing Kits in Production (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Ultralights or Self Launched], page 15
Bruce Carmichael, Rhöngeist II, The Volkssegler - Carmichael's Engineering Study (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics; Homebuilding; Sailplane Design; Aircraft], page 16
Frank Kelsey, Southern California Soaring Contest circa 1930 (SSA in Action) [Historical\Looking Backward], page 17
John McMasters, Flying the Altostratus I, Soaring to Win in the 21st Century (Feature Articles) [Flight Stories; Competitions; Sailplanes\Design; Literature], page 18
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Slingsby Vega (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 24
Mike Greenwald, Huit Jours D'Anger (Feature Articles) [People\Dave Hughes; Competitions\International\France], page 30
Capt. Ralph Barnaby, Pruefling, How I was Launched by the Airship Los Angeles (Feature Articles) [People\Bonnie House; Techniques; History], page 34
Robert Buck, It's No Toy Lady! Buck, R. (Feature Articles) [Philosophy of Soaring; People\Ake Pettersson], page 39
Britt Floden, Just Think of the Possibilities (Feature Articles) [People\John Joss; Philosophy of Soaring], page 40
Les Sebald, From the Readers [Construction & How-To\Maintenance and Projects], page 42
Michelle Silver, Air Sailing Sports Class Contest (Accent on Clubs) [Competitions\Sports Class], page 45
R. Gaines, ed., High Altitude Hazards (Safety Corner) [Physiology\Medical; Safety; Techniques], page 47
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 49

Larry Sengbush, Minibat (Covers) [Sailplanes\Minibat]
David Lippincott, Blanik Canopy Emergency Release (Letters) [Safety], page 2
Rusty Ruskiewicz, Type Tutoring (Letters) [Vintage Aircraft], page 2
More on Gear Reminders (Letters) [Safety], page 2
Albert Jones, Safety Questions (Letters), page 3
Jack Wilson, Safety Questions (Letters), page 3
Jim Lincoln, A Budogram (Letters) [Sailplane Accessories], page 3
Stephen DuPont, More on Gear Reminders (Letters), page 3
Safety Questions (Letters) [Safety; Techniques], page 3
John Dezzutti, Flight Instructor Revalidation Clinic, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Reports; Instruction], page 5
John Dezzutti, Homebuilders Association, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Homebuilding; Organizations], page 5
John Dezzutti, Joint Airworthiness Regulations Adopted, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration; Certification; Federal Aviation Administration\Aircraft], page 5
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 5
Bob Storck, VSA News (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 6
John Dezzutti, Board of Directors Meeting, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 6
Phoenix '81 Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Organizations], pages 5,8
Charlie Spratt Receives Exceptional Service Award, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards\SSA Awards; People\Charlie Spratt], page 8
Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards\Exceptional Service; People\Bertha Ryan: Exceptional Service Award; Awards\Exceptional Achievement\Nelson Shapter; People\Nelson Shapter: Exceptional Achievement Award], page 8
David Marsden Awarded Paul E. Tuntland Memorial Award, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards\SSA Awards; People\David Marsden], page 8
Douglas and Lianna Receive Warren E. Eaton Memorial Trophy, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards\SSA Awards; People\Douglas and Lianna Lamont], page 8
Erwin Reeves Receives Exceptional Service Award, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards\SSA Awards; People\Erwin Reeves], page 8
Exceptional Achievement awarded to Nelson Shapter, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards\SSA Awards; Awards\SSA Awards], page 8
Hal Lattimore Receives Exceptional Service Award, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards\SSA Awards; People\Hal Lattimore], page 8
Paul E. Tuntland Memorial Award given to David Marsden, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 8
Stan Hall Receives Exceptional Service Award, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards\SSA Awards; People\Stan Hall], page 8
Wally Scott Awarded Barringer Memorial Trophy, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards\SSA Awards; People\Wally Scott], page 8
Warren E. Eaton Memorial Trophy awarded to Doug and Lianna Lamont, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Awards\SSA Awards], page 8
Paul MacCready, Jr., Solar Challenger News (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Experimental], page 9
1981 World Gliding Championships Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 10
Meet the Team, 1981 World Gliding Championships Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World\US Team; People\Ray Gimmey], page 10
Homebuilder News [Homebuilding], page 11
SSA Homebuilder Sailplane Entries (SSA in Action) [Homebuilding], page 11
Bernald Smith, SSA Insurance Committee Report of 1980 Accidents (SSA in Action) [Safety; Soaring Society of America; Insurance\Reports], page 13
Grosse Sets New Distance/Speed Record (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights], page 13
Susan Turner, Don Jacob - in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [People\Don Jacob; Obituaries], page 14
New FAI Light Sailplane Category (SSA in Action) [Aircraft; FAI; Records and Record Flights], page 14
Jack Lambie, in Search of the Condor, crossing the Andes (Feature Articles) [Birds; People\E.J. (Jim) Indrebo; Travel; Aircraft; Flight Stories\Motorgliders], page 16
Simine Short, The Paper Pilot [History; Stamps], page 16
H. Seo, Centerfold of Lark over the Grand Tetons [Sailplanes\Lark; Illustration; Sites], page 30
Leonard McClain, The Fafnir, painting [Sailplanes\Fafnir; Illustration], page 32
Martin Simons, The Fafnir (Feature Articles) [Vintage Aircraft; Flight Stories; History], page 32
Larry Haig, The Minibat (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Minibat; Aircraft; Homebuilding\Flying Wing], page 36
Les Sebald, Whisky Compass, a Required Instrument [Instrumentation; Construction & How-To\Maintenance and Projects], page 44
Michelle Silver, Regional Organizations and their raison d'etre (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Organizations], page 46
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 48
Pat Martin, The Positive Control Check (Safety Corner) [Safety; Techniques], page 49
Robert M. Park, M. Simons [Sailplanes\Fafnir], page 99

John Lowe, Cover photo (Covers) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-3]
Bill Malpas, Come Race Around Europe! An Invitation to the 4th Transeuropean (Letters) [Competitions\International], page 2
Fred Hermanspann, Use of Aluminum/Graphite Structures (Letters) [Construction & How-To\Materials], page 2
Bill Williams, Summer Soaring Tour to Lasham? (Letters), page 4
Joseph Kovacs, A Warning Missed (Letters) [Sailplanes\Blanik; Safety], page 4
Richard Benbough, Museum Seeks Replacements of Arson-Destroyed Soaring Mags (Letters) [Museums], page 4
Ursula Hanlë, Hanlë Hands-Only Controls (Letters) [Physiology\Medical], page 4
Wylie Mullen, Museum Seeks Replacements for Arson - Destroyed Soaring Mags (Letters) [Museums], page 4
Don't Tug the Tail (Safety Corner) [Launching\Towing], page 4
Summer Soaring Tour to Lasham? (Letters) [Travel], page 4
Geri Silveira, Caveat Emptor (Check Out that Coyote) (Letters) [Economics], page 7
Greg Mecklenburg, Caveat Emptor (Check Out that Coyote) (Letters), page 7
John Dezzutti, Joint Airworthiness Regulations, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Reports; Federal Aviation Administration; Certification\Aircraft], page 8
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 8
GENAVAC Meeting, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Organizations], page 8
Santa Monica Airport Action, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 8
John Dezzutti, Sectional Chart Changes, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 9
Homebuilder News [Homebuilding], page 10
Determining "Acceptability" for Contest Design Guidance, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics; Sailplane Design\Aerodynamic Design], page 11
T.E. Sharp, (SSA in Action) [Historical\Looking Backward], page 16
Frank Kelsey, Soaring Sites of 40 years ago (Looking Backward, SSA in Action) [History], page 17
Don Santee, Soaring the Colorado Plateau (Feature Articles) [Sites; Flight Stories], page 18
Derek Piggott, The Motorglider as A Trainer for Soaring Instruction [Instruction; Motorgliders\Moni; Soaring Society of America], page 24
Joseph Elgin, Soaring the Smokies (Feature Articles) [Sites\Chilhowee Gliderport], page 30
Steven Sliwa, Course Deviations During Cross-Country Soaring [Techniques\Cross-Country; Meteorology], page 34
Larry Kirkbride, Parachute Maintenance and Safety [Parachutes; Construction & How-To\Maintenance and Projects], page 41
Ron Gillman, Don't Tug the Tail (Safety Corner) [Sailplane Accessories; Safety\Safety Corner], page 42
Tom Knauff, Release from Aerotow (Safety Corner) [Launching\Aerotow; Instruction; Safety\Towing; Safety Corner], page 43
Michelle Silver, Central Oregon Soaring Society, "Loose" but off the ground (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 44
Michelle Silver, Soaring Safety (Accent on Clubs) [Safety], page 44
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 49

George Uveges, Diamant 16.5 over foothills of White Mountains near Bishop, CA (Covers) [Sailplanes\Diamant]
Lenny Padios, Getting to Know the Monerai (Letters) [Sailplanes\Monerai], page 3
Rudy Allemann, For Tower Attention Say, Glider (Letters) [Safety; Techniques], page 4
Soaring History: Keeping it Straight (Letters) [History], page 4
More On Computer X-C Simulation (Letters) [Computers and the Internet; Techniques\Cross Country], page 5
The Eaton Memorial Trophy (Letters) [Awards\SSA Awards\Eaton], page 5
John Dezzutti, Jon Mead Appointed Director-at-Large (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 7
John Dezzutti, Licensing Experimental Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Certification\Aircraft], page 7
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 7
First Nimbus 3 Flight (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 3], page 8
Ross MacIntyre, New Zealand Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 10
Mid Kolstad, SSA to Run Kolstad Memorial Scholarship (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad; Soaring Society of America], page 11
Bruce Carmichael, "Profilpolaren für den Modellflug" by Dr. Dieter Althaus (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 12
Bruce Carmichael, "Stuttgarter Profilkatalog 1" by Dr. Dieter Althaus and Dr. Fanz Xaver (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 12
Paul MacCready, Jr., "The Gossamer Condor and Albatross: A Case Study in Aircraft Design" by J.D. Burke (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 12
Robert Grey, Grob Opens US Facility (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Grob], page 12
Homebuilder News [Homebuilding], page 14
Flight Research Institute Formed (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics; Aircraft; Sailplane Design; Organizations], page 16
Somers Kendall, in Memoriam - Jim Rhine (SSA in Action) [People\Jim Rhine; Obituaries], page 17
Don Santee, Soaring High and Wide in the Adirondacks and Berkshire, page 18
F.P. Bundy, Soaring High and Wide in the Adirondacks and Berkshire (Feature Articles) [Sites; Flight Stories], page 18
Karl Striedieck, The Year of the Prang (Feature Articles) [Techniques; Insurance; Safety], page 22
Robert M. Park, Factors to Consider in Off-Field Landings [Safety; Techniques], page 23
Eric Coleson, Flight Training, Soaring, and Safety (Feature Articles) [Instruction; Safety; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 24
Jack Greene, A Homebuilder's Introduction to Composite Technology, page 25
Peter Roemer, A Monerai Builder's First Flight Tips (Feature Articles) [Homebuilding; Instruction; Sailplanes\Monerai\Homebuilts/Kits], page 25
Val Brain, Hoopla, Anyone? [Competitions; Homebuilding\Structures; Literature], page 25
Paul Coker, Jr., Hoopla, Anyone? [Illustration\Cartoons], page 30
, page 30
Jack Greene, A Homebuilder's Introduction to Composite Technology (Feature Articles) [Homebuilding; Construction & How-To\Materials], page 34
Soaring Soliloquy: Greene, J. [Literature\Poetry], page 38
Charlie Spratt, A Contest Support Kit (Soaring to Win) [Competitions], page 40
Richard H. Johnson, Dangers of Ground Launching Modern Sailplanes (Safety Corner) [Aircraft; Techniques; Safety\Launching; Safety Corner], page 42
Al Santilli, Lark I.S. 28-B2 Rear Stick Jamming (Safety Corner) [Sailplanes\Lark; Safety\Safety Corner], page 43
Les Sebald, Expanded-Scale Battery Voltmeter (Maintenance and Projects) [Equipment\Construction & How-To\Maintenance and Projects], page 44
No author or title, [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 47
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 48
Floyd Sweet, The Eaton Memorial Trophy (Letters) [Awards\Eaton], page 999

AS-W 15 and Oscar Boesch, Palisades near Calistoga Soaring from Silent Sky (Covers) [Sites; Illustration\Centerspread]
Harald Millgard, Mr. Grob's Twin II (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Grob\Twin II], page 3
Peter Roemer, Second Impressions (Letters) [Motorgliders\Monerai], page 3
(A Monerai Builder's First Flight Tips) Second Impressions (Letters) [Techniques], page 3
Steve Zimmermann, More on Computer X-C Simulation (Letters) [Techniques\Cross-coungtry], page 5
Martin Simons, Danke Schön, Peter Riedel (Letters) [History], page 6
John Dezzutti, Sweepstakes Grand Prize drawing won by Ann Nielsen: SSA in Action (Executive Director's Report) [Soaring Society of America], page 8
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 8
CIVV Report (SSA in Action) [Organizations], page 9
Tornado Fails to Halt Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 9
Jonathan (Jon) Mead, Hands-Only Soaring Developments (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Physiology\Medical], page 12
Jim Short, "Flying Sailplanes," by Helmut Reichmann (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 13
Ren Rezshe, Walter Hardie in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 14
Jim Maupin, Sailplane Homebuilder Newsletter, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 16
Luis Fernandez, Filming the "Silent Sky", Adapted from Free Flight (Feature Articles) [Photographs], page 20
Oscar Boesch, Photos for Filming the Silent Sky [Photographs], page 20
E.J. Buchanan, The Competition Pilot vs His Aircraft (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Competitions; Sailplane Design\Aerodynamic Design], page 22
The Competition Pilot vs His Aircraft [Safety; Flight Technique], page 22
Gren Seibels, Harald Millgard and Jan Wennerstrom, Mr. Grob's Twin II [Aerodynamics; People\Ernst Grob; Sailplanes\Grob\Twin II], page 32
Edward Williams, Abort at Amozoc (Feature Articles) [International\Mexico; Safety; Techniques; Sites; Launching], page 35
John Eisenhart, Soaring at the US Air Force Academy (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Instruction], page 38
Reimar Horten, Lift Distribution on Flying Wing Aircraft (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Aircraft\Aerodynamic Design; Flying Wing], page 40
R. White, A Close-Call Case History [Safety\Safety Corner], page 44
Accident Reports NTSB Preliminary Accident Report (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 44
Les Sebald, A Total-Energy/VHP Radio Antenna System (Maintenance and Projects) [Instrumentation; Construction & How-To\Maintenance and Projects], page 46
Michelle Silver, Soar Wenatchee (Accent on Clubs) [Sites], page 48
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 50

Ken Rogers, Centerspread of Caproni over the Mojave Desert (Covers) [Caproni]
E.G. Semadeni, The Mahrer Variable Geometry Flaps (Letters) [Sailplanes\Design], page 2
Alex Strojnik, Use of Aluminum/Graphite Structures (Letters) [Construction & How-To\Materials], page 3
Hope Howard, CFIG Requirements (Letters), page 3
Valny Jiri, Vivat, a Motor Blanik (Letters) [Motorgliders\Vivat], page 3
Jim Marske, Horten Flying Wing Aerodynamics (Letters), page 4
John Ogend, X-C Course Deviation (Letters) [Flight Technique\Cross-Country], page 4
Horten Flying Wing Aerodynamics (Letters) [Aerodynamics; Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 4
Robert M. Park, The FAR's on Dual and Solo Flight Instruction (Letters), page 5
The FAR's on Dual and Solo Flight Instruction (Letters) [Instruction; Federal Aviation Administration], page 5
Stuart Faber, The Design Contest: Buildability vs Cost (Letters) [Sailplanes\Design], page 6
The Design Contest: Buildability vs Cost (Letters) [Economics; Homebuilding], page 6
John Dezzutti, Hall of Fame inductees announced. Vic Saudek and Karl Striedieck (Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Reports; Awards\SSA Awards], page 8
John Dezzutti, Motorglider Study (Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Motorgliders], page 8
John Dezzutti, The FAA and the SSA (Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 8
Sectional Chart Update, Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action, Dezzutti, J. [Federal Aviation Administration], page 8
John Dezzutti, Elected to Soaring Halt of Fame, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [People\Karl Striedieck], page 9
Bernald Smith, SSA Insurance Plans (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 10
John Dezzutti, A Black Day in May (Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action) [Safety; Insurance], page 10
Freddie To, A Paris-to-London Solar-Power Race? (SSA in Action), page 14
Gunter Rochelt, A Paris-to-London Solar-Power Race? (SSA in Action), page 14
Paul MacCready, Jr., A Paris-to-London Solar-Power Race? (SSA in Action), page 14
A Paris-to-London Solar-Power Race? (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Experimental], page 14
Harry Wander, Gary Grant in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [People\Gary Grant; Obituaries], page 15
Karl Striedieck, "Ridge Soaring the Bald Eagle Ridge" by Tom Knauff (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 15
Survey Results, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design], page 16
New Editor for Homebuilt Newsletter, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 20
Charles Lindsay, The Need for a Local Sounding at Your Soaring Site (Feature Articles) [People\John F. Muxworthy; Meteorology; Competitions; Techniques], page 21
Gottfried Ressel, The G.R.3 Project (Feature Articles) [Homebuilding; Sailplanes\Design], page 24
Bill Kantz and H. Miltner, Katie and I (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Ka-6], page 26
Richard H. Johnson, Performance Improvement Through Airfoil Shape Correction (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 2; Performance\Evaluations], page 33
Bob Fitch, The Blue Fly (Feature Articles) [Homebuilding; Records and Record Flights; Flight Stories; Techniques; Sailplanes\HP-18], page 36
Douglas Jacobs, Initiation Rites (Feature Articles) [People\E.J. (Jim) Indrebo; Safety; Competitions; Techniques], page 40
(Accent on Clubs)No author or title, [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 43
Les Sebald, Wing Stands Anybody? (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction & How-To; Sailplane Accessories\Radio/Instrument - Electrical Installation,], page 44
Al Santilli, Beware of Modifications in the Cockpit [Safety\Safety Corner], page 46
Gil Parcell, Cover-up! (Safety Corner) [Illustration\Cartoons], page 46
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 48
Ken Rogers, Caproni over Mojave Desert [Illustration\Centerspread], page 99

Wolfgang Obst, HP-18 and Duster (Covers) [Sailplanes\Duster; Sailplanes\Forty-Niner; Sailplanes\HP-18]
John Robinson, Motorgliders Offer Adjustable L/D (Letters) [Aircraft\Motorgliders], page 2
Eric Greenwell, Modest Proposals (Letters) [Competitions], page 3
J.C. Riddell, Winch Launch Briefing (Letters), page 3
John Lowe, Winch Launch Briefing (Letters), page 3
Winch Launch Briefing (Letters) [Launching\Winch], page 3
Bill Williams, A Lesson Learned: Seeing is Believing (Letters) [Sailplanes\Diamant; Safety; Techniques], page 6
Tom Knauff, The Weak Link in Pilot Training (Letters) [Instruction], page 6
John Dezzutti, ELT's and Towplanes (Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 9
Gunter Rochelt, Solair I (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Experimental], page 11
Homebuilder News [Homebuilding], page 11
Ken Orchard, FCC Nixes License Transfers (SSA in Action) [Organizations], page 12
VSA Archives: Preserving Paint for Posterity (SSA in Action) [History; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 12
New Motorglider Begins Testing (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders\DG-400], page 13
Frank Kelsey, Looking Back Forty Years Plus (SSA in Action) [Historical\Looking Backward], page 14
Laura Campbell, "Go Fly a Sailplane: An Introduction to Soaring", by Linda and Ray Morrow (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 14
Justin Wills, Book Review of "A Practical Guide to Airplane Performance and Design" by Donald Crawford (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 15
P. Yarnall, "A Practical Guide to Airplane Performance and Design" by Donald Crawford (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 15
More Information on the Nimbus 3 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 3], page 16
Jose Caubet, Region 11 Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\Dale Bush: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\Oliver Dyer-Bennet: Winner Open Class; People\Walt Rogers: Winner Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 17
Howard Johnson, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 19
Shirley Sliwa, First Soaring Landmark Plaque Dedicated (SSA in Action) [History; Sites\Cornhill; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], page 19
Steve Hopkins, in Memoriam - Dick Cofrin (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Dick Cofrin], page 19
Gren Seibels, The 13th Region 5 North Contest (Feature Articles) [People\Rudy Mozer: Winner, Standard Class; People\Bob Tresslar: Winner 15-Meter Class; Safety; People\George E. Tabery; Competitions\Regional], page 20
Steve Smith, A Look Inside the Mechanical Variometer (Feature Articles) [Literature\Poetry; Instrumentation], page 24
Justin Wills, Have You Ever Been Experienced? [People\Ren Rezshe; Flight Stories], page 26
David Bigelow, Hawaii's First Diamond (Feature Articles) [FAI\Badges], page 30
Don Forsythe, They Also Serve Mho Only Stand and Wait [Illustration\Cartoons], page 38
Trish Durbin, They Also Serve Who Only Stand and Wait [People\George E. Tabery; Crewing], page 38
Michelle Silver, Give it the Old College Try (Accent on Clubs) [Youth], page 44
Ken Orchard, It Can Happen [Safety\Safety Corner], page 45
Norman Schuyler, Using the Weather Reading the Stability Chart [Meteorology], page 46
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 48

Keith Rosenthal, ASW 20 on final for landing at Calistoga Gliderport (Covers) [Sites\Calistoga Gliderport; Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 20]
Pat McGrath, An SSA Communications Network? (Letters) [Computers and the Internet], page 2
David L. Gibo, Monarch Watchers Sought (Letters) [Birds], page 3
Eva Simo, Happy Birthday to Lulu (Letters) [History], page 3
Gren Seibels, Tiedowns vs the Tornado (Letters) [Safety; Competitions], page 4
Carl Herold, New Officers Elected (SSA in Action), page 5
E.V. Langworthy, Directors-at-Large Elected (SSA in Action), page 5
Ed Sessions, New Officers Elected (SSA in Action), page 5
J. Dezzutti, Board of Directors'Meeting, Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 5
J. Dezzutti, Directors-at-Large Elected (Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 5
J. Dezzutti, Utley Resigns as Regional Director, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [People\Brian Utley], page 5
John Dezzutti, Academy of Model Aeronautics Award Approved (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 5
John Dezzutti, Convention Guidelines, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Organizations], page 5
John Dezzutti, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Reports], page 5
John Dezzutti, Hammond Heads Flight Training and Safety Board, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Safety; Instruction; Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 5
John Dezzutti, ICAO-VFR Rules, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Organizations], page 5
John Dezzutti, New Officers Elected, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Officers], page 5
John Dezzutti, Sailplane Homebuilder Association Activities (SSA in Action) [Organizations], page 5
John Dezzutti, Utley Resigns as Regional Director, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 5
Jonathan (Jon) Mead, Directors-at-Large Elected (SSA in Action), page 5
Marion Barritt, Directors-at-Large Elected (SSA in Action), page 5
Richard (Dick) Schreder, New Officers Elected (SSA in Action), page 5
Sterling Starr, Directors-at-Large Elected (SSA in Action), page 5
T.E. Sharp, Directors-at-Large Elected (SSA in Action), page 5
Woody Woodward, Directors-at-Large Elected (SSA in Action), page 5
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 5
Nationals Results at a Glance (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 6
World Championships Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 6
Jim Foreman, Kolstad Award Winners (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad; People\Alice Goodlette; People\John Mills], page 7
Robert Buck, Region 1 Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\Rick Sheppe: Winner Open Class; People\Mike Opitz: Winner; People\Roger Buchanan: Winner 15 Meter Class; Competitions\Regional], page 8
Wally Scott, Schweizer Corporation Honored by FAI Citation (SSA in Action) [Awards; Manufacturers\Schweizer Corporation], page 8
Jack Wilson, Region 3 Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\John Seymour: Winner, 15-Meter Class; Competitions\Regional], page 9
Misidentification of Hall of Fame picture (SSA in Action) [Awards\Hall of Fame; History], page 11
Joe Robertson, Region 8 Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\Greg Thompson: Winner, Contest Sports Class Team; People\Rudy Allemann: Winner, 15-Meter Class; People\Paul Gibson: Winner Sports Class Team; People\Klaus Auerbach: Winner Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 12
Luis Fernandez, Region 4 Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\John Seymour: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\Al Blackburn: Winner Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 12
Jim Foreman, Region 9 East Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\David G. Jr. Jones: Winner Open Class; People\Einar Enevoldson: Winner Standard Class; People\William Hill: Winner 15 Meter Class; Competitions\Regional], page 14
Richard Divelbiss, The 48th US National Open Class Championships (Feature Articles) [Richard H. Johnson: Winner; Competitions\National], page 16
Dave Hughes, Soaring Coast-to-Coast Nonstop (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Blanik; International\Panama; Flight Stories], page 22
Capt. Robert F. Behler, Soaring at a 2 to 1 L/D (Feature Articles) [Aircraft; Instruction\Self-launch], page 28
Ned Jacoby, Sailplanes and Motorgliders at the Paris Air Show (Feature Articles) [Conferences, Conventions and Meetings\Motorgliders], page 30
Stan Hall, Structural Proof Testing (Feature Articles) [Homebuilding; Sailplane Accessories; Performance\Evaluations\Structures; Equipment\Radio/Instrument - Electrical Installation,], page 34
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 42
Siegfried E. Rupp, Soaring Club of Houston, Another Phoenix Rises From the Ashes (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 44
Andy Gordon, Safety Through Proficiency (Accent on Clubs) [Safety], page 47
Bill Kantz, Oxygen - Boom (Safety Corner) [Sailplane Accessories; Safety\Safety Corner], page 48
Les Sebald, Reconditioning a Radair 10 Transceiver (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction & How-To; Sailplane Accessories\Radio/Instrument - Electrical Installation,], page 49

Ned Jacoby, Contest start line at Minden, NV (Covers) [Sites]
Gren Seibels, A New Award: The Joe Giltner Memorial Trophy, (Letters) [Awards\Giltner], page 2
Floyd Sweet, The Person Who Made History on August 1929 (Looking Backward, Letters) [History], page 3
Jan Scott, The Ultimate Leech Deterrent a la Schempp-Hirth, (Letters) [History], page 3
J. Dezzutti, Directors Election, Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 5
John Dezzutti, FAA Proposes Controls on Hang Gliders and Ultralights (Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Reports; Federal Aviation Administration], page 5
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 5
Michelle Silver Selected as SSA's Promotions Manager (Accent on Clubs, SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Staff\Michelle Silver; People\Michelle Silver], page 5
John Dezzutti, Oops, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [People\A.C. Williams; Soaring Society of America\Officers], page 8
Marion Barritt, Golden Anniversary Trophy Race (SSA in Action) [History; Awards], page 8
George Christian, The 1982 Convention - Plan Now (SSA in Action) [Conferences, Conventions and Meetings], page 10
M. Barritt, Golden Anniversary Eastern Safaris (SSA in Action) [Safaris], page 10
M. Barritt, Golden Anniversary Western Safaris (SSA in Action) [Safaris], page 10
New Club Schleicher Announced (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASK 23], page 10
Elena Klein, To Sherb, in Memoriam [Obituaries; Literature\Poetry; People\Sherburne W. Klein], page 11
Geri Silveira, in Memoriam - Art Eck (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Art Eck], page 11
M. Barritt, Technical Soaring (SSA in Action) [Literature\Journals], page 11
Stan Hall, In Memoriam - Sherb Klein (SSA in Action) [People\Sherburne W. Klein], page 11
Jim Foreman, The Moni, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Moni], page 12
The Zia, Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Zia], page 13
Eric Mozer, Nimbus 3 [Photographs; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 3], page 14
Eric Mozer, The 17th World Gliding Championships (Feature Articles) [People\George Lee: Winner Open Class, Great Britain; People\Goran Ax:Winner 15-Meter Class, Sweden; People\Marc Schroeder: Winner, Standard Class, France; Competitions\World], page 14
Eric Mozer, Goodies at the Field, photos. The 17th World Gliding Championships [Sailplane Accessories; Instrumentation], page 30
Hannes Linke, Goodies at the Field, photos from the 17th World Gliding Championships [Instrumentation], page 30
John Joss, The 6th US National 15-Meter Championships [People\Klaus Holighaus: Winner; People\Ray Gimmey: Winner; Competitions\National], page 38
John Joss, The Big Day, The 6th US National 15-Meter Championships [Records and Record Flights], page 41
John Joss, "Is the AS-W 20 for Everyone?" (with apologies to George Worthington), The 6th US National 15-Meter Championships [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 20], page 45
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 48
NTSB Accident Report (Safety Corner) [Safety\Safety Corner], page 52
S. DuPont, T. Nelson, M. Piccagli, R. Caldwell, and J. Sinclair, From the Readers [Construction & How-To\Maintenance and Projects], page 54
Nelson Flowmeter, Trailer Tricks, Bayside replacement transistor, battery chargers, Plantronics mike. Cure radio squeals [Construction & How-To\Maintenance and Projects], page 54
Michelle Silver, Towplane Efficiency (Accent on Clubs) [Aircraft\Towplanes], page 56

George Uveges, Oldershaw O-3 at Homebuitders Workshop (Covers) [People\John Ogend; Motorgliders\Oldershaw O-3]
Hoskuldur Frimannson, Soaring in the Midnight Sun (Letters) [International\Iceland], page 2
Mike Greenwald, Soaring in the Midnight Sun (Letters) [International\Iceland], page 2
Jack Greene, "Junk Machines" and Soaring Advertising (Letters) [Aircraft\Ultralights or Self Launched], page 3
A Happy Homebuilder (Monerai) (Letters) [Sailplanes\Monerai; Aircraft\Homebuilts/Kits], page 3
Allan MacNicol, How About a Winch Newsletter? (Letters), page 4
Bill Rodenburg, Old Birds Never Die (Franklin PS-2) (Letters) [Sailplanes\Vintage\Franklin PS-2], page 4
How About a Winch Newsletter? (Letters) [Launching\Winch], page 4
N. Satterfield, 1982 Directory of Soaring Sites and Organizations (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 6
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America\SSA in Action], page 6
Jim Foreman, Golden Anniversary Readers' Choice (SSA in Action) [History], page 7
Michelle Silver, New State Governors Appointed (SSA in Action) [People\Dale Bush; People\Jim Culp; People\Richard Gray; People\Eric Greenwell; People\Robert Holman; People\Steve Paavola; People\Andy Gordon; Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 7
Steven Ptacek, FRI Light Sailplane Under Way, (2nd FRI Newsletter) (SSA in Action) [Organizations; Publications], page 7
Women's Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 7
John McMasters, Technical Soaring (SSA in Action) [Literature\Journals], page 8
Robert Grey, Region Five South Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\John Byrd: Winner, 15-Meter Class; People\Stephen Bowen: Winner Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 8
James L. Butler, Region 6 Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 10
Carol Deihl, Region 10 Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\Dick Mockler: Winner, 15-Meter Class; People\Richard H. Johnson: Winner, Open Class; People\Ken Jacobs: Winner, Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 12
Ed Frappier, in Memoriam - Richard Farley (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Richard Farley], page 13
Ken Eiker, in Memoriam - Al Cronig (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Al Cronig], page 13
Siegfried E. Rupp, in Memoriam - George Tabery (SSA in Action) [People\George E. Tabery; Obituaries], page 13
Wally Scott, in Memoriam - John Muxworthy (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\John F. Muxworthy], page 13
Jim Foreman, The 16th National 1-26 Championships (Feature Articles) [People\Dave Mockler: Winner; Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 14
Al Santilli, The 12th US National Standard Class Soaring Championships (Feature Articles) [People\Karl Striedieck: Winner; Competitions\National], page 18
Douglas Lamont, The Labor Day Sailplane Homebuilders Workshop (Feature Articles) [Homebuilding], page 32
Geoff Steele and George Uveges, Photos, The Labor Day Sailplane Homebuilder Workshop [Sailplanes\Moni; Sailplanes\RS-15; Sailplanes\Oldershaw O-3; Homebuilding], page 32
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 42
NTSB Accident Report [Safety\Safety Corner], page 44
Les Sebald, Radio/Instrument - Electrical Installation (Maintenance and Projects) [Equipment; Construction & How-To], page 46
(Accent on Clubs)No author or title, [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 48
Michelle Silver, Willamette Valley Soaring Club, If At First You Don't Succeed (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 49

Carol Deihl, Monarch Flying Wing by Jim Marske (Covers) [Sailplanes\Monarch]
ASW-22 [Photographs; Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 22], page 1
Alex Strojnik, A Thank You and Invitation From Sweden (Letters) [International\Sweden], page 2
Bernt Hall, A Thank You and Invitation from Sweden, (Letters) [International\Sweden], page 2
D'Agberto De Almeida, Quero-Quero, Brazil's 1-26 ltrs [Sailplanes\Quero-Quero; International\Brazil], page 3
Emil Pohorille, The Fafnir's Roots (Letters) [Sailplanes\Fafnie], page 3
John Joss, Tiedowns vs the Tornado, (Letters), page 3
M.M. Stern, The Fafnir's Roots, (Letters) [Sailplanes\Fafnir; History], page 3
Sharon E. Schwindt, Pilot's Inner Ear Disease Survey (Letters) [Physiology\Medical], page 3
Easier Ground Handling System (Letters) [Sailplane Accessories], page 3
Tiedowns vs the Tornado (Letters) [Safety], page 3
Ake Pettersson, Stick Forward on Winch Launch? Not Necessarily (Letters) [Launching\Winch], page 5
Wylie Mullen, A Solution for the Team Fund "Problem"? (Letters) [Competitions\World\US Team], page 5
John Dezzutti, Commemorative Postal Stationery to be issued (Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action) [Stamps], page 6
John Dezzutti, Special Directors Election (Executive Director's Report, SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Reports; Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 6
George Christian, Reagan Nominates CAB Chairman (SSA in Action) [Civil Aeronautics Board], page 7
Used Sailplane For Sale (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 7
Gene Hammond, 1981 Barnaby Lecture (SSA in Action) [People\Capt. Ralph Barnaby], page 8
Jonathan (Jon) Mead, Preliminary Schedule for East Coast Anniversary (SSA in Action) [History], page 8
Region 12 Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\Allen Leffler: Winner, Open Class; People\E.J. (Jim) Indrebo: Winner, 15-Meter Class; People\John Bovee: Winner, Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 10
Hannes Linke, AS-W 22 first flight reported (Overseas News Briefs) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 22; People\Gerhard Waibel], page 11
Region 9 West Contest, 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\Michael Adams: Winner, 15-Meter Class; People\Robert Mitchell: Winner, Open Class; People\Wally Raisanen: Winner, Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 11
John McMasters, Report on Sailplane Homebuilders Design Contest, Homebuilders News [Homebuilding], page 12
Kevin Renshaw, The Komet, Homebuilders News, page 13
The Komet (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Ultralights or Self Launched], page 13
The Stanford Canard (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Ultralights or Self Launched], page 13
Gifford Bull, What Have You Done to My Caproni? (Feature Articles) [Performance\Evaluations; Motorgliders\Caproni], page 14
John Dezzutti, A California Yankee in the BGA's Court (Feature Articles) [Sites; Instruction; Aircraft\Motorgliders], page 18
Jim Marske, The Monarch (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Marske Monarch\Flying Wing], page 22
Steven Ptacek, From France to England Aboard the Solar Challenger (Feature Articles) [People\Paul MacCready, Jr.; Flight Stories; Aircraft\Experimental], page 27
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Ventus A (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus A; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 34
Floyd Sweet, A Scaled Down Ten Meter Racer (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Homebuilts/Kits; Sailplanes\Swift], page 46
Les Sebald, Wheels, Tires, and Brakes, Maintenance and Projects [Construction & How-To\Materials], page 48
Barry Schiff, Crash Landings (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 52
Michelle Silver, Fatigue, or too much of a good thing (Accent on Clubs) [Safety], page 54
Michelle Silver, Metamorphosis, a new Regional organization (Accent on Clubs) [Organizations], page 54
No author or title, [Federation Aeronautique Internationale\Badge List], page 56

Sandor A. (Alex) Aldott, Nimbus 2 flown by Al Leffler at Mt. Whitney (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 2]
Frank Conner, More on the 1-26 Championships (Letters) [Competitions\Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], page 2
Tom Kreyche, Hang Gliders We're All Sharing the Same Thermals (Letters) [Hanggliders], pages 2,
Bernald Smith, Crash Flying and Oblique Cautions (Letters) [Safety], page 3
Charlie Spratt, A Letter From Charlie Spratt (Letters) [Competitions], page 3
M. Bradney, Australian Invitation (Letters) [International\Australia], page 3
Klaus Holighaus, Check Out Stories (Letters) [Competitions\World], page 4
Robert Lee Moore, Motorglider Competition Anyone? (Letters) [Competitions; Motorgliders], page 4
John Dezzutti, 1982 Membership Handbook (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Publications], page 6
John Dezzutti, Executive Committee Meeting (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
John Dezzutti, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
John Dezzutti, Flight Instructor Revalidation Clinic (SSA in Action) [Instruction], page 6
John Dezzutti, Skylark Gliderport joins Phase II of Study (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Aircraft\Motorgliders], page 6
(SSA in Action)No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 6
John Dezzutti, Director's Election Results (SSA in Action) [People\Hal Lattimore: Elected Region 10 Director; People\James Maupin: Elected Region 12 Director; People\Floyd Sweet: Elected Region 4 Director; People\Gene Hammond: Elected Region 7 Director; People\Marion Barritt: Elected Region 8 Director; People\Judy Lincoln: Elected Region 9 Director; Soaring Society of America], page 7
Poll Favors New Scoring System (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 7
Region 2 Soaring Council Formed (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Organizations], page 7
World Aviation Community Honors S.A.C (SSA in Action) [Awards; Schweizer Corporation], page 8
R. Meyer, Fred K. Meyer in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Fred K. Meyer], page 9
Academy of Model Aeronautics Award, First Winner (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 9
Hannes Linke, Overseas News (SSA in Action), page 11
Tonk Mills, Variable Geometry Homebuilt (Overseas News) [Aerodynamics; Aircraft; Sailplane Design\Variable Geometry; Sailplanes\Milomei M2], page 11
4th German Acrobatic Championships (Overseas News) [Competitions\Aerobatic; Techniques\Aerobatics], page 11
Homebuilder News [Homebuilding], page 11
Mark Smith, Wanderer (Homebuilder News) [Motorgliders\Wanderer; Aircraft\Homebuilts/Kits], page 12
Tim Weakley, Sierra Monarch (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Sierra Monarch; Aircraft\Homebuilts/Kits], page 13
Grenville (Gren) Seibels, The Winter Complaint (Feature Articles) [Literature], page 14
Douglas Lamont, SSA's Golden Anniversary (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Golden Anniversary], page 17
The 1981 U.S. National and Regional Champions (Feature Articles) [Competitions], page 22
Peter Roemer, Marty, Bruce, and I at Taos (Feature Articles) [Flight Stories], page 28
Stan Hall, Sailplane Design Contest Will Continue, Arrow Structures Wing Torsion Testing [Homebuilding], page 34
Stanley Hall, Wing Torsion Testing (Feature Articles) [Construction and How-To\Materials], page 34
Patricia Valdata, Rocky Mountain High 3rd Women's Soaring Seminar Report [WSPA], page 36
Frank Gross, The The Akron Condor (Feature Articles) [History; Vintage Aircraft\Akron Condor; People\Donald W. Aitken], page 41
Les Sebald, Straws (Weak Links) (Maintenance and Projects) [Safety; Construction and How-To], page 46
Michelle Silver, Color codes at Caesar Creek, "Norbies", Living with soaring. Big Brother in soaring (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 48
Jim Lincoln, A Lesson I Hope Never to Forget [Safety], page 49
John Lincoln, A Lesson I Hope Never to Forget (Safety Corner), page 49
Nancy Zirkle, Dennis McLagan, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Dennis McLagan]

Wolfgang Obst, 1-26 and Larry Barrett in a loop (Covers)
John Bovee, Soaring Torrey Pines: Farewell and Hello Again? (Letters) [Sites], page 2
David L. Bigelow, Separate Insurance for Competition? (Letters) [Insurance], page 5
Emil Kissel, Micrometeorological Collaboration (Letters) [Meteorology], page 5
Eric (Herb) Mozer, Championships Story: The Intent Was Good (Letters) [Competitions\World], page 5
Micrometeorological Collaboration, Letters [People\Emil Kissel], page 5
James Marske, A Self-Launched Monarch: Pros and Cons (Letters) [Aircraft\Ultralights or Self-launched; Sailplanes\Monarch], page 6
D. Martin, "Junk Aircraft": in the Eye of the Beholder? (Letters) [Aircraft\Ultralights or Self-launched], page 7
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 8
1982 Convention Program Announced (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions], page 8
Elmira Community Soaring Committee Plans Anniversary Activities (SSA in Action) [Golden Anniversary], page 8
Flight Instructor Revalidation Clinic (SSA in Action) [Instruction], page 8
Stephen Ptacek, 1982 Directory of Soaring Sites and Organizations (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 9
No author or title, [National Soaring Week], page 9
TSS Plans Ahead (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 9
John McMasters, Technical Soaring, Vol. 7, No. 2 (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 11
Dr. James Nash-Webber, in Memoriam [Obituaries], page 11
Richard Schreder, HP-19 and HP-20 Three Views (Homebuilders News) [Aircraft\Homebuilts/Kits; Sailplanes\Schreder\HP-19; Sailplanes\Schreder\HP-20], page 12
Design Contest Update [Homebuilding], page 12
Leonard Roy McMaster, The ABC Flight Training Program and Soaring Achievement Award Program (Feature Articles) [Awards; FAI], page 14
No author or title, [FAI], page 15
John Robinson, Henry Stiglmeier, H. Fischer, With Their Heads in the Clouds, reprint (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Bowlus Baby Albatross: Photo; People\Udo Fischer; Sailplanes\Zanonia (RS-1) Photo; Meteorology; Flight Technique; History], pages 15-19
Roy Bourgeois, Landing Out and The Law (Feature Articles) [Legal], page 21
Alex Strojnik, Building the S-2 Powered Sailplane (Feature Articles) [Motorgliders\S-2; Construction and How-To\Homebuilts/Kits], page 22
Duncan Gillespie, Sugarbush Gliderport, Vermont: Centerspread photo [Illustration\Centerfolds; Sites], page 30
Robert N. Buck, Soaring At Sugarbush [Sites; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 32
Tom Jewett, Big Bird's Big Flight (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Big Bird], page 36
Marion S. Griffith, Jr., 645 Miles in a 604 (Feature Articles) [Flight Stories; Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 41
Thomas Knauff, Using a Grob 109 for Training, Teaching Soaring [Instruction; Motorgliders\Grob G-109], page 45
Les Sebald, A Fin-Mounted Antenna (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To; Equipment], page 46
Robert N. Buck, Combating Distraction (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 47
Michelle Silver, Insurance rates and club safety, Texas Explorer Post building and flying (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 48

E. Ferorelli, The Appalachian Ridge (Covers)
Erwin Hauer, Condor Sculpture: An Act of Advocacy (Letters) [Birds], page 2
Allan E. MacNicol, Get Your Badges the Old-Fashioned Way: Earn Them ... Alone (Letters) [FAI], page 3
Edward J. Reeves, The U.S. Team Fund (Letters) [Competitions\World], page 3
J.S. (Rusty) Ruskiewicz, 3rd Day Paderborn Finishes (Letters) [Competitions\World], page 3
Thomas Knauff, Weak Links, Competition Crashes (Letters) [Safety], page 3
Werner Ellenberger, A Must: Stick Forward on Winch Launch (Letters) [Flight Technique\Launching], page 3
Bob Rodwell, in Behalf of the Bungee (Letters) [Flight Technique\Launching], page 4
Thomas Stoops, Help For Contest Organizers (Letters) [Competitions], page 4
Carl Herold, The President's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
M. Dwyer, Call For Lincoln Award Entries (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lincoln], page 6
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 6
Burt Rutan, SSA'ers Receive Aviation Week Laurels (SSA in Action) [People\Burt Rutan], page 7
Einar Enevoldson, SSA'ers Receive Aviation Week Laurels (SSA in Action), page 7
Stephen Ptacek, SSA'ers Receive Aviation Week Laurels (SSA in Action), page 7
Golden Anniversary Safari News (SSA in Action) [Golden Anniversary], page 7
SSA'ers Receive Aviation Week Laurels (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 7
Jack Laister, SSA'ers Sponsor Chinese Exchange Student (SSA in Action) [Youth; International\China], page 9
Roger Ruch, SSA'ers Sponsor Chinese Exchange Student (SSA in Action) [Youth; International\China], page 9
Fourth Annual Women's Soaring Seminar (SSA in Action) [Women], page 9
Hannes Linke, Six Drum Winch (Overseas News) [Flight Technique\Launching], page 10
Hannes Linke, Marriage Announcement (Overseas News) [People\Ingo Renner], page 11
SHA 1982 Officers Elected [Homebuilding], page 11
Burt Rutan, Design Entry - Solitaire (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Homebuilts/Kits; Sailplanes\Solitaire], page 12
Karl Striedieck, Striedieck Checks Out Argentina (SSA in Action) [International\Argentina], page 13
Mitchell U-2, photo (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Ultralights or Self-launched], page 13
George J. Vakkur, A Strip Map of the Appalachian Ridges (Feature Articles) [Sites], pages 16-17
No author or title, [FAI], page 24
Eddie Allen, En Avant! Eddie Allen and the American Machine at Clermont-Ferrend in 1922 (Feature Articles) [History], page 27
Richard H. Johnson, 1-36 Sprite (Schweizer) A Flight Test Evaluation of the Schweizer 1-36 (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-35], page 36
Martin Hollman, Hatching a Condor (Feature Articles) [Condor (The Hollman Condor)\Homebuilts/Kits], page 40
Michelle Silver, Field ownership and improvements by clubs (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 43
Doris Grove, Tom Knauff's Flight Training Program [Instruction], page 44
Les Sebald, Nelson Oxygen Flow Meter, Maintenance and Projects [Sailplane Accessories], page 45
Les Sebald, Wave Flying Tips (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To], page 45

Karl Striedieck, Argentina contest site; Pampas (Covers)
Simine Short, First U.S. Soaring Airmail Postal Card, (Letters) [History; Stamps], page 2
Alexander Schleicher, The AS-W 20F Ad: A Comment from Alexander Schleicher (Letters) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 20], page 3
James D. Richardson, Selling Soaring: Aerobatics Without Noise (Letters) [Techniques\Aerobatics], page 3
John Joss, Big Bird's Big Flight (Letters) [Saiplanes\Big Bird], page 3
Val Brain, To Relieve the "Messerschmidt Twitch," Use a Gaggle Mirror (Letters) [Safety], page 3
William Nicolai, Emeralds. Sapphires, and Rubies: Carats in Front of Our Noses (Letters) [Awards], page 3
E. Coleson and T. Benson, Before You Slip Your CFI a "Norbie"... (Letters) [Safety; Instruction], page 4
Wilfred Schuemann, in the Thicks of Things, response (Letters) [Aerodynamics; People\Richard H. Johnson], page 4
Douglas W. Graham, Needed: A Safety Check For Fiberglass? (Letters) [Construction and How-To\Materials], page 5
Robert Ward, Cockpit Ventilation Exhaust Location (Letters) [Motorgliders\Wanderer; People\Richard H. Johnson; Aerodynamics], page 6
Martin Simons, The Fafnir's Roots - More Information (Letters) [Sailplanes\Fafnir; Vintage Aircraft], page 7
E. Toner, Coming Soon: That Nifty $3000 Propane-Launched Glider (Letters) [Aircraft\Homebuilts/Kits], page 8
Jerry D. Mullens, 2-32 (Schweizer) Four Days in a 2-32 (Letters) [Awards\Records and Record Flights; People\Robert Tresslar], page 8
Fritz Compton, Reports Airport Utilization Committee Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 11
Jan Scott, Richard C. du Pont Commemorative Fliqhts Resumed (SSA in Action) [People\Richard C. Du Pont; History], page 11
John Dezzutti, Directors Bill Sproull Elected, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 11
William Sproull, Elected as Regional Director, SSA in Actiol Dezzutti, J., page 11
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 11
Accident Reports Accident Reports (SSA in Action) [Safety], page 11
Bernald Smith, Hey, Be Careful Out There! (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 12
Michelle Silver, European Soaring Holidays for Young People (SSA in Action) [International\West Germany], page 12
Site For Contest Fly-Off [Homebuilding], page 12
Douglas Lamont, Aerodynamic design Aerodynamics and Aesthetics (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics], page 13
Douglas Lamont, Book Review, "Manbirds," by Maralys Wills (SSA in Action), page 13
C.C. Cannon, John Schildberg, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\John Schildberg], page 14
J. Conn, Leonard A. Wiggins, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [People\Leonard A. Wiggins; Obituaries], page 14
Jack Lambie, "Manbirds," by Maralys Wills (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 14
Ray M. Galloway, Edmund K. Gravely, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Edmund K. Gravely], page 14
Richard J. Hausman, Robert L. Thomas, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Robert L. Thomas], page 14
S.J. Franklin, Ernie Terrell in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Ernie Terrell], page 14
George E. Williams, The Pink Maiden (Feature Articles) [People\(Prof.) John J. Montgomery; History], page 17
Karl Striedieck, Argentina Previsited (Feature Articles) [International\Argentina; Competition\World], page 22
Victor M. Saudek, Soarfing (Feature Articles) [Meteorology], page 26
James Foreman, You, Too, Can Fly the U-2 (Feature Articles) [Mitchell U-2; Performance Evaluations; Pilot Reports], page 28
You too can fly the U-2 Foreman, J., page 28
Jerry Gibbs, Thermal Prediction for the Masses [Meteorology], page 31
P.J. Vaz, Using the Weather Handbook of Meteorological Forecasting for Soaring Flight, Book Review [Meteorology], page 36
"Handbook of Meteorological Forecasting for Soaring Flight", Using the Weather, Vaz, P.J. [Literature], page 36
Val Brain, My First Solo, Teaching Soaring [Instruction; Flight Technique\Launching], page 38
Michelle Silver, Ground launching, checklists, and affiliation Accent on Clubs [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 39
Donald W. Aitken, Sailplane Par Excellence (Feature Articles) [Motorgliders\DG-400], page 41
Harry C. Higgins, Flutter (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 46
Peter Williams, Critical Flutter Speed (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 46
Stephen P. Lindenbaum, More Flutter (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 46

Zanonia over Torrey Pines, VSA Archives (Covers) [Sailplanes\Zanonia (RS-1)]
James Foreman, A Propane Launch? It's Been Tried (Letters) [Flight Technique\Launching], page 2
Sharon R. Smith, The Women's Soaring Seminar (Letters) [Women], page 2
Mitchell Deutsch, Tailcone Ice - A Potential Problem (Letters) [Safety; Sailplanes\Schweizer\Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-23e], page 3
Ray Reiffer, Why SSA Isn't Growing (Letters) [Growth; Soaring Society of America], page 3
Douglas Lamont, Editorial page. Golden Anniversary [Soaring Society of America], page 4
C. Herold, Statistical Membership Breakdowns, President's Report [Soaring Society of America], page 5
Carl Herold, President's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 5
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 5
J. Dezzutti and B. Ryan, 1982 SSA Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions], page 9
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 9
Photo, Convention report (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-35; Sailplanes\Applebay\Sailplanes\Applebay\Zia], page 9
Nancy Zirkle, Photo, Convention Report (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Applebay\Sailplanes\Applebay\Zuni], page 10
Photo, Convention report (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Monerai], page 10
First Day of Issue Ceremony, Convention report (SSA in Action) [Stamps], page 11
Bernard (Bernie) Paiewonsky, Receives Exceptional Achievement Award (SSA in Action), page 14
Doris Grove, Receives 1000 km Diplome and National Record Certificate (SSA in Action), page 14
Emil Kissel, Receives Exceptional Service Award (SSA in Action) [People\Emil Kissel], page 14
John Brittingham, Receives Exceptional Service Award (SSA in Action), page 14
Marion S. Griffith, Jr., Receives 1000 km Diplome and National Record Certificate (SSA in Action), page 14
Marion S. Griffith, Jr., Receives Barringer Trophy for 1981 (SSA in Action), page 14
Paul MacCready, Jr., Receives the Klemperer Award (SSA in Action), page 14
Rudy Mozer, Receives Exceptional Achievement Award (SSA in Action), page 14
Simine Short, Receives Certificate of Appreciation (SSA in Action), page 14
Warren E. Eaton Trophy to Brian Utley for 1981 (SSA in Action) [People\Brian G. Utley; Awards\Eaton], page 14
David Mockler, Received Kolstad Memorial Award (SSA in Action) [People\David Mockler], page 15
Marion S. (Sherman) Griffith II, Photo, on Convention floor (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders\Grob G-109], page 15
Report on Third Flight Instructor Revalidation Clinic (SSA in Action) [Instruction], page 15
Dezzutti J., Board of Director's Meeting, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 16
Group photo, 1982 [Soaring Society of America], page 17
Karl Striedieck, Factory A.D. Issued (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration\Airworthiness Directives; Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 15], page 20
Leonard Roy McMaster, Book Review "Half Mile Up Without an Engine," by Robert Gannon (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 20
SRO at Heber Safari 'Port (SSA in Action) [Golden Anniversary], page 20
Gren Seibels, Over My Shoulder (Feature Articles) [Literature], page 22
Paul A. Schweizer, Schweizer Highlights Through the Years (Feature Articles) [Schweizer Corporation], page 25
Paul A. Schweizer, Plan-views and production information on all ships produced [Schweizer Corporation], page 26
Photo, Schweizer Highlights Through the Years [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-35], page 28
John (Jack) Olson, 1-21 (Schweizer) Photo, Schweizer Highlights Through the Years, page 29
John (Jack) Olson, 1-6 (Schweizer) Photo, Schweizer Highlights Through the Years, page 29
John (Jack) Olson, Photo, Schweizer Highlights Through the Years [Sailplanes\Schweizer\Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-23e], page 30
H.E. Burr, Reflections on Early National Contests (Feature Articles) [Competitions; Historical\National], page 31
Howard E. Burr, Reflections on Early National Contests, page 31
H.E. Burr, Photo, Reflections on Early National Contests [People\Martin Schempp], page 32
H.E. Burr, Photo with Gus Haller; Reflections on Early National Contests [People\Mainberg Schloss], page 32
Sandor A. (Alex) Aldott, Photo, Reflections on Early National Contests Burr, H. [Sailplanes\Alfaro Songbird], page 35
John Dezzutti, SSA Today (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America], page 36
SSA Today Dezzutti, J., page 36
P.B. MacCready, Understanding Speed-To-Fly and the Speed Ring (Feature Articles) [Instrumentation; Flight Technique], page 42
Paul MacCready, Jr., Understanding Speed-To-Fly and the Speed Ring, page 42
Understanding Speed-to-Fly and the Speed Ring MacCready, P., page 42
Alcide Santilli, Harland Ross, The Man I Knew (Feature Articles) [People\Harland Ross], page 48
Alcide Santilli, Photo, Harland Ross, The Man I Knew [People\Harland Ross; Sailplanes\R-6 (Ross R-6)], page 48
Clubs in SSA History, Photo by Ben Carter [Sailplanes\Evans Primary Glider], page 53
Michelle Silver, Clubs in SSA History (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; History], page 53
Clubs in SSA History, Flying Anvil, photo [Sailplanes\Flying Anvil; Vintage Aircraft], page 56
Clubs in SSA History, Haller Hawk, photo [Sailplanes\Haller Hawk; Vintage Aircraft], page 56
VSA Archives, Ginny Bennis Schweizer and Kirby Kite in 1946 [Illustration\Centerfolds], pages 58,59
No author or title, [FAI], page 61
Bertha M. Ryan, An Overview of the Development of Soaring (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Montgomery Primary Glider; Meteorology; History], pages 62-64
Photo, Overview of the Development of Soaring [Sailplanes\Darmstadt], page 63
John (Jack) Olson, 1-19 (Schweizer) Photo, Overview of the Development of Soaring [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-19], page 64
J. Sargent, Photo [Sailplanes\LK-10 A], page 67
Jennie Mae, photo: An Overview of the Development of Soaring [Sailplanes\Jennie Mae; Vintage Aircraft], page 68
An Overview of the Development of Soaring, Tiny Mite, photo [Vintage Aircraft], page 71
John Sinclair, Photo, An Overview of the Development of Soaring [Sailplanes\Sisu], page 71
Karl Tiefert, Photo, An Overview of the Development of Soaring [Sailplanes\Tiny Mite], page 71
Photo, An Overview of the Development of Soaring [Sailplanes\Applebay\Sailplanes\Applebay\Zuni], page 72
Elton Ballas, New design ship from HP series (Homebuilder News), page 75
Delay in Design Contest News [Homebuilding], page 75
Elton Ballas's ship (Homebuilder News) [Sailplane Design], page 75
Sailplane Design Contest Status (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft; Sailplane Design\Homebuilts/Kits], page 75
SHA Becomes an SSA Division, Homebuilders News [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 76
John (Jack) Olson, The Snap-2, painting (Homebuilder News) [Illustration], page 77
Leonard McClain, Painting of Bowlus Albatross 18 [Illustration\Painting; Sailplanes\Bowlus Albatross 18], page 84
Richard H. Benbough, The Paper Wing Bowl us Sailplane (Feature Articles) [People\William Hawley Bowlus; Vintage Aircraft; History], pages 84-85
Lloyd Licher, SSA's Growth Years (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America], page 91

Sandor A. (Alex) Aldott, 1-26 flown by Wally Scott (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26a]
D. David, Convention Session Battery Information Revision (Letters) [Sailplane Accessories], page 2
Don Davis, Convention Sessions Battery Information Revision (Letters), page 2
Harry C. Higgins, Surface Tension and Thermal Poppers (Letters) [Meteorology], page 2
P. Excala, A Spanish Invitation (Letters) [International\Spain], page 3
Silver M., Club secretary, training camps and club contests (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 3
Photo (Letters) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 17], page 3
A. Seidler, An Incident Over Torrey Pines (Letters) [Safety], page 5
Paul MacCready, Jr., Judging the Design Contest: Function, Si! Aesthetics, No! (Letters) [Sailplane Design], page 5
Dezzutti J., Argentine World Contest Update, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 8
Don Slotten, CFI Clinic Committee Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 8
John Dezzutti, National Soaring Week (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Week], page 8
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 8
Don Slotten, CFI Clinic Committee Report (SSA in Action) [Instruction], page 9
The Celebration Goes On: The Golden Anniversary Trophy Race (SSA in Action) [Awards; Golden Anniversary], page 9
Gunter Voltz, Distance Prize: A Soaring Vacation in Nevada (SSA in Action), page 10
John McMasters, Technical Soaring, Vol. 7, No. 3 (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 10
Hannes Linke, Photo and engine mounted (Overseas News) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus A], page 11
Hannes Linke, The Helper for the Way Home (Overseas News) [Aircraft\Motorgliders], page 11
Nancy Lee Evans, Fourth Annual Women's Soaring Seminar (SSA in Action) [Women], page 12
C. Willie, Excelsior, photo and news (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Excelsior; Aircraft\Homebuilts/Kits], page 13
Design Contest Flyoff Set (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design], page 13
Wallace A. Scott, The Preparation and Execution of Long Distance Flights (Feature Articles) [Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 14
Albert W. (Al) Blackburn, Practice Imperfect (Feature Articles) [Safety], page 22
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Ventus B (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus B], page 26
Wilfred Schuemann, Fourth Occasional Report to Soaring from Sage [Instrumentation], page 32
William Malpas, Revolting Pilots and the Speed Triangle (Feature Articles) [Competitions], page 34
No author or title, [FAI], page 36
Michelle Silver, Accent on Clubs [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 38
B. Tuncks, Lower Risk Competition Flying, Soaring To Win [Competitions], page 41
Les Sebald, Radio Dittel Radios - An Evaluation for Sailplanes. Maintenance and Projects [Sailplane Accessories], page 44
Robert S. Gaines, Spoilers Extended on Tow (Safety Corner) [Safety], pages 48-49

A. Schug, Komet IV painting (Covers) [Sailplanes\Komet IV; Illustration]
J.P. Kuettner, Forecast Handbook Authorship (Letters) [Meteorology], page 2
Edward Hindman, A "Soarfing" Explanation (Letters) [Meteorology], page 3
Rose Parker, A "Sappemrube" Pin? Okay, but Leave the Diamond Be (Letters) [Awards], page 3
William K. Cary, Soaring Women: The Only Ones Reaching Out (Letters) [Women], page 3
E. Douglas Whitehead, X-C School - A Real Find (Letters) [Flight Technique], page 5
Robert Strock, LK-10 (Laister Kaufman) LK Stretch-Out (Letters) [Literature\Humor], page 5
Stephen DuPont, Designer, Protect That Pilot! (Letters) [Sailplane Design], page 5
Stephen DuPont, Understanding Speed-To-Fly (Letters) [Flight Technique], page 5
David Shapiro, Behind the Fiberglass Curtain (Letters) [Construction and How-To\Materials; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus A and B], page 6
W. Tanner, An Old But Smart 1-26 (Letters) [Computers and the Internet; Performance Evaluations; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-23e], page 6
F.P. Bundy, RP-1 CAPGLIDE (Rensselaer) Rensselaer RP-1 Progress Report (Letters) [Aircraft; Organizations\Ultralights or Self-launched; People\Harland Ross], page 7
Noel Boykin, Deep in Our Hearts We Don't Want to Grow (Letters) [Soaring Society of America], page 9
John Dezzutti, Pilot Proficiency Program (SSA in Action) [Safety], page 12
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 12
Fourth Annual Women's Soaring Seminar (SSA in Action) [Women], page 12
Not One, Not Two, But Three Homebuilders Workshops Coming Up (SSA in Action) [Homebuilding], page 12
Donald Gurnett, New SSA State Governors Appointed (Iowa) (SSA in Action), page 13
George Worthington, First Ultralight X-C Contest (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Ultralights or Self-launched], page 13
John Odegard, New SSA State Governors Appointed (N. Dakota) (SSA in Action), page 13
Lance Flynn, New SSA State Governors Appointed (Illinois) (SSA in Action), page 13
Ray M. Galloway, New SSA State Governors Appointed (N. Carolina) (SSA in Action), page 13
1982 CIVV Meeting (SSA in Action) [FAI\CIVV], page 13
New SSA State Governors Appointed (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 13
Regional Directors, Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 14
Bronze Badge Proposed (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 15
1983 Internationals (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 16
Eugart Yerian, The Memphis Mystique (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 17
John McMasters and Robert (Bob) Lamson, The Flight Research Institute: A History and Status Report (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Alcor; Organizations], page 24
G. Worthington and T. Proppe, Flying the Wanderer (Feature Articles) [Performance Evaluations; Aircraft; Motorgliders\Wanderer; Pilot Reports; Ultralights or Self-launched], page 30
Cynthia Sutor, Release! (Feature Articles), page 31
Robert O. Buck, Hartford CFI Revalidation Clinic (SSA in Action) [Instruction], page 34
Grenville (Gren) Seibels, Region 5 North Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\Tom Beltz: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\Douglas Jacobs: Winner Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], pages 35-36
Jake Van Dyke, VEGA (Slingsby) Airworthiness (SSA in Action) [People\Jake Van Dyke], page 36
Thomas Knauff, "Soaring Accidents That Almost Happened," Stephen du Pont (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 36
Airworthiness, Standard Cirrus and Vega (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Standard Cirrus; Federal Aviation Administration\Airworthiness Directives], page 36
B. Otto, 1983 International Soaring Convention An announced (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions], page 37
Patrick Philbrick, Robert Stanley Winsor, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 37
Michelle Silver, Accent on Clubs [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 38
Ray M. Galloway, Soaring in North Carolina (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Sites], page 38
Cynthia Sutor, Release! [Flight Stories], page 41
R.W. Duncan, Grow Old With Me (Safety Corner) [Safety; Literature], pages 46-47
No author or title, [FAI], page 48

Pat Storch, Solitaire, by Burt Rutan (Covers) [Sailplanes\Solitaire]
Gerry Casey, A Piece of Lost History (Letters) [People\Harland Ross; Sailplanes\Zanonia (RS-1)], page 2
J. Angenieux, Emergency Release: The French Method (Letters) [Flight Technique; Safety], page 3
Matthew E. Rodina, Jr., A Tow Simulator, Teaching Soaring, page 3
Michelle Silver, National Soaring Week Celebrations (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 6
Operations Manager Sought (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
Robert (Bob) Lamson, Technical Board Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 7
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 7
1983 World Championships in Hobbs (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 7
Hannes Linke, Barron Hilton Cup '82 (Overseas News) [Awards\Hilton Cup], page 8
Hannes Linke, The End of a Tradition (Overseas News) [Sailplanes\Glasflugel], page 8
Shaws Honored at Hobbs (SSA in Action) [People\Charles Shaw; People\Joann Shaw; Flight Technique\Cross-country], page 8
Albert W. (Al) Blackburn, Region 4 Non Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 9
George Lee Awarded 1981 Lilienthal Medal (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lilienthal], page 9
Weather Grounds Safari Pilots: Maybe Next Year, (SSA in Action) [Golden Anniversary], page 9
Richard Schreder, The HP-21 Introduced (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Schreder\HP-21], page 11
SHA Becomes SSA Division, Desic, Contest Status, Two New Ships [Homebuilding], page 11
James L. Butler, The Air Data Nationals (Feature Articles) [Competitions], page 14
T. Willson, Into Aladdin's Cave (Feature Articles) [International\Japan; Aircraft; Sites; Motorgliders], page 17
K. Renshaw, KOMET (Renshaw Design) Three View Drawing, Pacifying the Pacific D-8 [People\Mid Kolstad], page 22
Kevin Renshaw, Pacifying the Pacific D-8 (Feature Articles) [Aircraft; Pacific D-8; Homebuilts/Kits], page 22
Renshaw, K. [Pacifying the Pacific D-8], page 22
Michelle Silver, A Visit to Vacaville and Warner Springs (Feature Articles) [People\Michelle; Sites Silver], page 26
A visit to Vacaville and Warner Springs Silver, M., page 26
Ron Ogden, My Barograph is for Sale (Feature Articles) [Philosophy of Soaring], page 28
Gunter Voltz, The Joy of Being on a Committee (Feature Articles) [Youth; Soaring Society of America], page 30
Frank M. Boykin, Soaring Above the Arctic Circle (Feature Articles) [Intenationsl\Sweden], page 32
Matthew E. Rodina, Jr., A Tow Simulator, Teaching Soaring [Flight Technique; Instruction\Towing], page 34
No author or title, [FAI], page 36
O.A. Benson, Safety Corner Appropriate Airspeed and Good Yaw String [Safety], page 38
Harner Selvidge, Footprints in Concrete (Feature Articles), page 41
William Sproull and Paul A. Schweizer, SSA in Transition [Soaring Society of America; History], page 41
Harner Selvidge, Footprints in Concrete, The Turning Point [History], page 42
Ted E. Sharp, Experiences of the Treasurer (Feature Articles) [History; Soaring Society of America], pages 41-44
Les Sebald, Weight and Balance for Sailplanes [Construction and How-To\Maintenance and Projects], page 46
Les Sebald, Weight and Balance for Sailplanes, Maintenance and Projects [Performance Evaluations], page 46
Michelle Silver, Towtime costs. Birds of a feather. Pig and Pilot Roast (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 49
T. Willson, Into Aladdin's Cave [Motorgliders\Pik-20e], page 999

Wolfgang Obst, 1-35 and Ann Nielsen (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-35]
Kevin Renshaw, Proof Loading and Spins (Letters) [Instruction; Safety], page 2
R.I. Carvalto, PR Soaring Over Rio (Letters) [International\Brazil], page 2
R.L. Moore, Big Martini's Triumph [Motorgliders\Pik-20e], page 2
D.S. Kirbach, Landing Out and the Law, Cont'd. (Letters) [Legal], page 4
David S. Kirbach, Landing Out and The Law, Cont'd (Letters), page 4
Jack Greene, The Arithmetic of Start Gate Speeds (Letters) [Competitions], page 4
Michael Opitz, Using Spoilers During Takeoff (Letters) [Flight Technique], page 4
Mid Kolstad, Awards for Junior Soaring Pilots (Letters) [Awards], page 5
Eric (Herb) Mozer, Eric Mozer Appointed Chairman of Contest Board (SSA in Action) [People\Eric (Herb) Mozer], page 6
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 6
Bronze Badge Program Approved (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 6
Officers Elected for 1983 (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
Ralph, S., Capt. Barnaby, 1982 Barnaby Lecture Announced (SSA in Action), page 7
Directors-At-Large Elected (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 7
Job Referral Service Reactivated (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 7
N. Davis, 1983 International Soaring Convention News (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions], page 8
Nancy Davis, 1983 International Soaring Convention News (SSA in Action), page 8
Jake Van Dyke, Region 7 Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\Joe Shepherd: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\Tom Hanson: Winner Standard Class; People\Jake Van Dyke: Winner Open Class; Competitions\Regional], page 9
Frank Woodward, Region 8 Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\Dale Bush: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\Robert Lee Moore: Winner Motorglider Class; People\Tom Cooper: Winner Sports Class; People\Klaus Auerbach: Winner Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 11
Alex Strojnik, Small-Span Homebuilt Considerations (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design], page 13
R. Blaine, Aeolus, modified Pratt-Read (Homebuilder News, SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Pratt-Read\Aeolus], page 13
Tern II, Moni Trailer, 1982 Workshops (3) [Homebuilding], page 13
Jim McCulloch, Pick a Soft Tree (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Monerai; Aircraft; Safety\Homebuilts/Kits], page 17
Berthold J. Schmutzhart, Building the SCH-1 (Feature Articles) [People\Victor M. Saudek; Aircraft; Construction and How-To\Homebuilts/Kits], page 24
Robert Lee Moore, Big Martini's Triumph (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Motorgliders], page 28
Edward Hindman, Winching in Europe [Sites\Launching\Winch], pages 30-31
Stanley Hall, in Defense of the Rectangular Wing for Simple Sailplanes (Homebuilder's Hall) [Design; Aerodynamics], page 34
No author or title, [FAI], page 37
D. Dwiggins, Wrong Before Wright (Feature Articles), page 41
Michelle Silver, Soaring in North Carolina, Low costs at Wichita (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 45
Karl Strack, Cockpit Layout (Safety Corner) [Safety], pages 46-47
Les Sebald, Oxygen Oxygen, Our Club Supply, Maintenance and Projects [Equipment], page 49

Duncan Gillespie, Nimbus 2 and Sam Francis, Vermont (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schmepp-Hirth\Nimbus 2]
Jack Laister, CF-10A Trojan Horse A Ridge-Soaring Giant (Letters) [Vintage Aircraft; People\Walter Cawby], page 2
Jon Mead, The Air Data Nationals (Letters) [Instrumentation; Literature\Humor], page 2
P. Everson, The Anniversary Oddity Glider (Letters) [People\William Hawley Bowlus], page 2
P. Everson, XCG-16: The Anniversary Oddity Glider (Letters) [Vintage Aircraft], page 2
Elemer Katinszky, For Safety: High Visibility Markings on White Fiberglass (Letters), page 3
Elemer Katinszky, For Safety: High-Visibility Markings on White Fiberglass (Letters) [Safety], page 3
Tim Weakley, How to Pop a Thermal from Auto Tow (Letters) [Flight Technique\Launching], page 3
A. Barrett, Farewell to Skylark Elsinore (Letters) [Sites], page 4
Karl Tiefert, Glasflugel Repair Source (Letters) [Glasflugel], page 4
R.L. Moore, A Letter from Australia (Letters) [International\Australia], page 4
P.A. Schweizer, Officers Keeping History Straight (Letters) [Soaring Society of America], page 5
R.L. Moore, Motorglider Fuel Problem (Letters) [Aircraft\Motorgliders], page 5
Robert Lee Moore, Motorglider Fuel Problem (Letters), page 5
J. Shaw, N. La Riviere, B. Hopson, The SSA Women's Soaring Seminar (Letters) [Women], page 6
Val Brain, Explaining the Stall/Spin (Letters) [Aerodynamics; Flight Technique], page 7
Eric (Herb) Mozer, Appointed 1983 International Team Manager (SSA in Action), page 9
Hal Lattimore, Appointed Director of 18th World Soaring Championships (SSA in Action), page 9
Jack Gomez, Selected as Chairman of Hobbs '83 Committee (SSA in Action), page 9
John Dezzutti, Appointed Director of Administration for 18th World Championships (SSA in Action), page 9
Marion S. Griffith, Jr., Appointed Deputy Director of 18th World Championships (SSA in Action), page 9
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 9
The 18th World Gliding Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 9
Allen J. Smith, A. J. Smith Sets Power Speed Record (SSA in Action), page 10
National Championships Results (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 10
National Soaring Week 1983 (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Week], page 10
L. Dewart, Pacific D-8 (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Pacific D-8; Aircraft\Homebuilts/Kits], page 11
Tim Weakley, Sierra Monarch (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Sierra Monarch; Aircraft\Homebuilts/Kits], page 11
SHA President Bruce Carmichael Updates News [Homebuilding], page 11
B.J. Wathers, Region 11 North Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action), page 12
George Worthington, "Ultralight Airmanship," Book Review (SSA in Action) [People\George Worthington], page 12
George Worthington, "Ultralights Airmanship," by Jack Lambie (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 12
B.J. Weathers, Region 11 North Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\Michael (Mike) Shatto: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\Kelly Slover: Winner Sports Class; People\Klaus Auerbach: Winner Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 13
Anne Buelna and Gary Kemp, Region 11 South Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\Klaus Auerbach: Winner Standard Class; People\Walter Cannon: Class; People\Carl Herold: Open Class; People\James Hamilton: Sports Class; Competitions\Regional], page 14
H.M. Cohen, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [People\Robert F. Miles], page 14
Harrison F. Wood, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\George Felkel], page 14
Hugh M. Cohen, Robert F. Miles, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Robert F. Miles], page 14
Robert Storck, Stanley W. Smith, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Stanley W. Smith], page 15
Bernald S. Smith, The SSA Insurance Programs [Insurance; Soaring Society of America], pages 16-17
Wilfred Schuemann, Fifth Occasional Report to Soaring from Sage [Instrumentation], page 24
, page 24
Robert (Bob) Blaine, Dear Fifinella, where are you? (Feature Articles) [History; Vintage Aircraft; Sailplanes\Wolf (Hirth-Wolf Sailplane)], page 27
No author or title, [FAI], page 32
Douglas Jacobs, 1982 U.S. National 15-Meter Class Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National; People\Douglas Jacobs: Winner], page 37
Jack Olson, A Faired Tail Wheel [Construction and How-To\Maintenance and Projects], page 48
A Faired Tail Wheel, Maintenance and Projects: Olson, J. [Sailplane Accessories], page 48
Derek Piggott, Those Racing Finishes (Safety Corner) [Competitions; Flight Technique; Safety], page 50

B. Anderson, Blanik over San Diego (Covers) [Sailplanes\L-13 Blanik]
Al Backstrom, Photo, title page [Sailplanes\Applebay\\Zia], page 1
David G. Hmiel, Determining Weight and Balance (Letters) [Design], page 2
Mid Kolstad, Kolstad Award (Letters) [Awards; Kolstad; People\David Mockler], page 2
Douglas Lamont, A Narrative Editorial [People\George Worthington], page 3
Tonk Mills, Lark I.S.-32 Landing Gear Problems (Letters) [Sailplanes\Lark I.S.-32], page 3
Martin Hollman, The 1982 SSA Sailplane Homebuilder Workshop (SSA in Action) [Homebuilding], page 4
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 4
Nancy Davis, 1983 International Soaring Convention (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions], page 9
Airworthiness Directive for LS-1f and LS-3a (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-1F; Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-3; Federal Aviation Administration\Airworthiness Directives], page 9
Manufacturer's Technical Bulletins (SSA in Action) [Safety; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Cirrus (STD. And/Or Open)], page 9
Robert P. Grey, Region 5 South Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\Andrew McQuigg: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\Robert S. Gaines: Winner Open Class; People\Walter Cawby: Winner Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 10
1st European Championships Results (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 12
Australians Offer Prize (SSA in Action) [International\Australia; Awards], page 12
Nels Johnson, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\Nels Johnson], page 12
Rieti, Italy, First European Championships Results (SSA in Action) [International\Italy], page 12
Michelle Silver, The Barron Hilton Cup Soaring Camp (Feature Articles) [Awards\Hilton Cup], page 15
Per Weishaupt, International Motorgliding Developments at Burg Feuerstein [Motorgliders\Scheibe SF-36: Photo; Motorgliders\Kora 2: Photo; Motorgliders], page 18
Marion S. (Sherman) Griffith, II, The 49th U.S. National Open Class Soaring Championships (Feature Articles) [People\George Moffat: Winner; Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 22: Photo; Sailplanes\Glasflugel 604: Photo; Competitions\National], page 23
Patricia Valdata, The 1982 SSA Women's Soaring Seminar (Feature Articles) [WSPA], page 32
Douglas Lamont, A Narrative Editorial (Feature Articles) [Safety], page 35
No author or title, [FAI], page 41
Photo, Homebuilders News (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Condor (The Hollman Condor); Sailplanes\Solitaire], page 44
Thomas Knauff, Usually is not Enough (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 46
Emil Kissel, Safetying the Quick Connect (Safety Corner) [People\Emil; Design Kissel], page 47
Les Sebald, Electrical Systems in Sailplanes (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To], page 48

Sandor A. (Alex) Aldott, Cover photo (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 3]
Richard N. Hall, Presenting Golden Anniversary Trophy Race Award, page 1
Alex Strojnik, Schweizer 1-26's are Homebuilts, Too (Letters) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-23e], page 2
B. Feldbaumer, Scoring (Letters) [Competitions\Scoring], page 2
H. Mangels, Radio Frequencies: Respect Them Or Lose Them (Letters) [Sailplane Accessories], page 2
J. Seufert, Problem Resolved (Letters) [Sailplanes\Glasflugel 304], page 2
W. Krueger, Regional Contest Scoring (Letters) [Competitions\Regional], page 2
Eric Greenwell, And Now, the Emulator (Letters) [Literature\Humor], page 3
P. Newgard, Hot Dust - Dust-Devil Power (Letters) [Meteorology], page 3
Phillip Morris, U.S. Source for European Parts (Letters) [Sailplanes\Glasflugel], page 4
S. Phillips, Avoiding Monerai Ground Loops (Letters) [Flight Technique; Sailplanes\Monerai\Launching], page 4
R. Schulze and B. Berkson, Skylark: A Little Bit Survives... (Letters) [Sites], page 5
John Dezzutti, European Motorglider Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Motorgliders], page 6
John Dezzutti, Internationals Newsletters (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 6
John Dezzutti, Paul Radder Joins SSA Staff (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
John Dezzutti, Staff New Soaring Editors Sought (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 6
Michelle Silver, Chosen as alternate for U.S. International Team, 1983 (SSA in Action) [People\David Jones; People\Douglas Jacobs; People\Richard H. Johnson], page 6
Michelle Silver, U.S. Team Chosen for 1983 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World; People\Karl Striedieck; People\Richard Butler; People\Tom Beltz; People\George Moffat; People\Eric (Herb) Mozer; People\Ray Gimmey], page 6
V. Barrett, 50th Anniversary Trophy Race Winners Announce (SSA in Action) [Awards\Golden Anniversary], page 6
No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 6
Bernald Smith, SSA Convention News (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions], page 7
Advertising Policy Statement Revision (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 7
Eric (Herb) Mozer, Standard Class Nationals Dates Changed (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 8
R. Mueller, SSA Flight Instructor Revalidation Clinic (SSA in Action) [People\William Scull; Instruction], page 8
NASA Sprite Checking Deep Stall (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-35; Performance Evaluations], page 8
Super Cub Warning (SSA in Action) [Launching\Towplanes; Aircraft\Piper Pa-18 Super Cub\Towplanes], page 8
David Cole and Robin Murphy, Region 4 South Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\Leonard Roy (Roy) McMaster: Winner 15-Meter Class; Competitions\Regional], page 9
Dick Georgeson, New Zeatanders Claim New Record (SSA in Action) [Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 9
Modeler Wins SSA Award (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 9
James L. Butler, Region 6 Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 11
Douglas Lamont, Speaking of the Solitaire (Feature Articles) [Aircraft\Self-launch; People\Burt Melville People\Mike; Homebuilding; Sailplanes\Solitaire; Rutan], page 12
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Nimbus 3 (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 3; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 18
Richard H. Johnson, Wingtip Extension, Flight Test Evaluation of the Nimbus 3 [Sailplane Design], page 18
Jack Greene, The 17th 1-26 Championships (Feature Articles) [People\Ted Teach: Winner; Competitions\1-26], page 26
Sharon Austin, The 13th Standard Class National Soaring Championships [People\Eric (Herb) Mozer: Winner; Competitions\National], page 34
No author or title, [Design], page 45
Sierra Monarch, Pacific D-8 [Homebuilding], page 45
James L. Butler, Region 6 Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\Robert Tresslar: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\Ted Clausing: Winner Open Class; People\John Campbell: Winner Sports Class; People\Rudy Mozer: Winner Standard Class; Competitions\Regional], page 46
Arrow 3-view (Homebuilder News) [Motorgliders\Arrow], page 46
Region 11 Sports Contest (SSA in Action) [People\John Sinclair: Winner; Competitions\Regional], pages 46-47
Region 12 South Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\George Wacker: Winner Sports Class; People\Hannes Linke: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\Harry Wuenstel: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\John Bovee: Winner Standard Class; People\John F. Mills: Winner Sports Class; People\Ross Briegleb: Winner Open Class; Competitions\Regional], page 47
Region 9 East Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\Tonk Mills: Winner Standard Class; People\Tony Fernandez: Winner 15-Meter Class; Competitions\Regional], page 47
Region 9 West Contest, 1982 (SSA in Action) [People\Carson Gilmer: Winner 15-Meter Class; People\Gerald Kaufman: Winner Standard Class; People\Wes Morris: Winner Open Class; Competitions\Regional], page 47
Phillip E. Markle, The Insidious Wave Rotor (Safety Corner) [Launching\AeroTow; Techniques\Wave; Safety], page 48
No author or title, [FAI], page 51
Michelle Silver, Regional Soaring Council's Fall Report (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 54

Gary Sauer, AS-W 19 above the Grand Tetons (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-19]
Harold Huber, Buying a homebuilt (Letters) [Homebuilders], page 2
remembrance, (Letters) [People\George Worthington], page 2
W.F. Kelsey, Internationals fund contribution (Letters) [Competitions\World], page 2
Color for Visibility (Letters) [Safety], page 2
Cockpit Computers (Letters) [Construction & How-To; Safety\Homebuilding], page 5
Peschges VP2C Variometer (Letters) [Construction & How-To\Homebuilding], page 5
Strength vs. Age in Composites (Letters) [Sailplane Design\Materials], page 5
No author or title, [Techniques; Meteorology\Safety], page 6
Aerotow Emergency Signals (Letters) [Safety], page 6
No author or title, [Competitions\World], page 8
Medical Certificates and Experimental Aircraft (SSA in Action) [Medical], page 8
Motor Gliders and Pilot Certification (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 8
Bernald S. Smith, An Insurance Alert (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 9
18th World Soaring Championships, Sweepstakes (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 9
Buck-a-Mile fundraising (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 9
Schweizer SGM 2-37 motorglider test flight (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders\Schweizer\SGM 2-37], page 10
U.S. Team Member Eric Mozer (SSA in Action) [People\Eric Mozer; Competitions\World], page 11
1984 SSA Calendar photo submissions (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 12
Accepts Kolstad Junior Soaring Award Contribution (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolostad; People\Richard Hall], page 12
Reg Deconti, New DG-300 Announced (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\DG-300], page 13
T. Claude Ryan, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; People\T. Claude Ryan], page 13
Harold Huber, [People\Harold Huber], page 14
Tom Knauff, Homebuilt design by Kevin Renshaw (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Komet], page 14
Centauri design by Richard Harrington (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Centauri; Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 14
Donald Moore's Un-Named design (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 14
Komet design by Kevin Renshaw (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 14
Almost Constant-Speed Prop [Sailplane Design\Homebuilder News], page 15
Excelsior, Homebuilt design by Chad Wille (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Excelsior; Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 15
Freedom in Spirit design revisions, Freedom in Spirit, homebuilt design by David Reece (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 15
Homebuilt Design by Richard Winkel, Homebullder News [Salute], page 15
Homebuilt design by David Reece (Homebuilder News) [Freedom in Spirit], page 15
Salute, homebuilt design by Richard Winkel (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 15
Blue Wren, Australian homebuilt design (Homebuilder News) [Ultralights\Blue Wren; Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 16
Extremely Easy, Irv Culver self-launched sailplane design (Homebuilder News) [Ultralight\Extremely Easy; Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 16
Rob Sjostedt's un-named high performance design (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 16
SSA design contest winner, update (Homebuilder News) [Solitaire], page 16
Solitaire, design contest winner, update (Homebuilder News) [Sailplane Design; Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 16
George Applebay, Arrow,Foot-launched sailplane design, Homebuilders News [Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits; Ultralights\Arrow], page 17
Segelflug Bildkalendar 1983, calendar description [Literature], page 17
"The Story of Cowley" by Ursula Burton (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 18
Norm Daike, Heber Jeepers (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country], page 20
The 1982 U.S. National and Regional Champions (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Regional; Competitions\National], page 22
Harold Huber, Flying Seminole Ranch, Florida [Illustration], page 30
Bill Kilborn, Florida"s Flying Seminole Ranch (Feature Articles) [Sites], page 32
W.F. Kelsey, The Bowlus Baby Albatross (Feature Articles) [People\Harold Huber; People\Richard H. Johnson; People\WoodyBrown; People\Harland Ross; People\Don Mitchell; People\Willis and Lynn Orgill; People\Dick Schreder; People\Paul Tuntland; People\Don Minghelli; People\Dewey Kemp; People\Bud Kimball; People\Joe Lincoln; People\Bob Symons; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus; Sailplane Design\Sailplanes\Bowlus Baby Albatross; History; Vintage Aircraft], pages 34-36
David Shapiro, Hunting the Wild Turkey (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus], page 41
R.G. Allemann, Is Cross-Country Soaring a "Right-Hemisphere" Mode of Flying? [Instruction], page 46
B. Zirkle, Safety Corner: Hypoxia [Medical], page 48
Badges - Badge List [FAI\Badges], page 50
Michelle Silver, Mid-Georgia Soaring Association Octoberfest (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 51
Michelle Silver, Outlanding at Caesar Creek (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 51

W. Schuemann and A. Aldott, ASW-12 (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-12]
David Shapiro, Let's Hear It for Repairmen (Letters) [Sailplane Design], page 2
Harry Higgins, The Nitty-Gritty on Dusty Thermals (Letters) [Meteorology], page 2
L. Lutton, The Model Award Message: The Real Thing is Even Better (Letters) [Awards], page 3
T. Page, The Triumph of Procedure over Function (Letters) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 3
T. Willson, Motorglider Competition Rules (Letters) [Competitions\Motorgliders], page 3
Richard H. Johnson, The Trials and Tribulation of Starting a X-C School (Letters) [Sites; Techniques\Cross-Country], page 4
S. Connor, Avoiding Inadvertant Blanik Outlandings (Letters) [Techniques; Safety\Sailplanes\Blanik], page 5
John McMasters, Measuring High L/D's-Like Verifying the Holy Ghost? (Letters) [Instruments; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 3], page 6
Motorgliders and Pilot Certification (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders], page 8
No Medicals Required (Washington Update, SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration; Medical], page 8
SSA Directors Election Results (SSA in Action) [People\Larry Barrett; People\Robert W. Driscoll; Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 8
News from Hobbs (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 9
Top Pilots Seeded (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Seeding], page 9
Meet the Team - Dick Butler (SSA in Action) [People\Dick Butler], page 10
XVIIIth OSTIV Congress Call for Papers (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions\OSTIV], page 11
Carbon Fiber Repairs (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design\Materials], page 12
Carle Conway, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 13
Kevan Corder, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 13
George Applebay, Zia Production to Begin (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Zia], page 14
Mike MacHat, Built by P. and R. Chevalier (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Marske Pioneer II], page 14
Marske Pioneer (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 14
Northeast Monerai Newsletter started (Homebuilder News) [Publications], page 14
Wil Schuemann, A New Wing Planform with Improved Low Speed Performance (Feature Articles) [Sailplane Design; Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 12], page 16
Wil Schuemann, Aerodynamic Design A New Wing Planform with Improved Low-Speed Performance [Aerodynamics], page 16
Zia Production to begin, Homebullder News [Sailplanes\Applebay\Zia], pages 14-22
Jack Lambie, Caught Short in the Shearllne (Feature Articles) [Literature\Humor], page 27
Helen Georgeson, The Westerlies Are On! (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country], page 30
Barry Schiff, Stall/Spin Awareness (Feature Articles) [Soaring Sites; Safety], page 33
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Grob 103 Twin II (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Grob 103 Twin II], page 36
Badges - Badge List [Awards\FAI\Badges], page 45
Les Sebald, Annual Inspections (Maintenance and Projects) [Sailplanes\Design; Federal Aviation Administration], page 46
Michelle Silver, Bernoulli Soaring Association Cross country Flying (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 49
Michelle Silver, Recognizing Volunteers (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 49
Michelle Silver, The Bluenose Soaring Club's Astir (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 49

Wolfgang Obst, Coming Home Late (Covers)
C. O'Mahoney, Southwest Pennsylvania is Beautiful, Too (Letters) [Sites], page 2
Wil Schuemann, The Johnson Flight Test Evaluations (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 2
B. Selen, Wing Planform and Flow Control (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 3
Mil Schuemann, Reply to Wing Planform and Flow Control (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 3
J. Angenieux, The Tail Waggle's Meaning - More Than Meets the Eye (Letters) [Techniques; Safety], page 4
A Verbose Miasma (Letters) [Sites], page 4
R. Voltz, Mimi, Nous t'aimons (Letters) [Sites], page 5
A. Leffler, International Team Selection (Letters) [Competitions\World; Seeding], page 6
B. Mouton, How to Get More Technical Coverage (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 6
D. Lowy, Accident Reports Accident Reports (Letters) [Safety], page 6
E. Wiik, Getting Glider Tax Down (Letters) [Legislation], page 6
T. Elmore, More on Safety Color Marking (Letters) [Safety], page 6
John Dezzutti, Let's Be Careful Out There: Executive Director's Report (SSA in Action) [Safety], page 8
John Dezzutti, SSA Bronze Badge Announced (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badges], page 8
John Dezzutti, World Championships News (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 8
Michelle Silver, 1983 Women's Cross-Country Soaring Seminar (SSA in Action) [Women], page 9
Douglas Lamont, Editorial Changes (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 10
J. Bell, SSA Sailplane Directory planned (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 10
Bernald S. Smith, 1983 International Soaring Convention Schedule, Reno (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions], page 12
Michelle Silver, International Figures at SSA CFI Clinic (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions; Sites; Commercial Operators], page 14
J. Bell, SSA/AIAA Design Contest (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design], page 16
Michelle Silver, Taking a Friend to Launch-Join the SSA Recruitment Safari (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 16
Dick Butler, Flying Wing Design, Winner of SSA/AIAA Design Contest, with 3-view (SSA in Action) [Design\Callisto], page 17
J. Bell, Callisto, SSA/AIAA Design Contest Winner from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Flying Wing], page 17
Archer Martin, Nominate Someone for the Lincoln Award (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lincoln; Literature], page 18
Harold Huber, , page 19
Testing continued on SSA Homebuilt Sailplane Design Contest Winner (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Solitaire], page 19
Bill St. Clair, The Learning Season (Feature Articles) [Instruction; Flight Stories; Techniques; Competition\15-Meter Class], page 20
Howard E. Burr, The Aircraft of Volmer Jensen (Feature Articles) [People\Volmer Jensen; Vintage Aircraft History], page 26
C.D. Norman, A Thermalling Turn Indicator (Feature Articles) [Construction and How-To; Flight Technique; Safety], page 30
Kenny Danielson, Going Bananas (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 3; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus Turbo; Aircraft\Self-Launched], page 32
N. Faulkner, "Practical Wave Flying" by Mark Palmer (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 37
VSA Seeks WWII Glider Information (SSA in Action) [Vintage Sailplane Association], page 37
V.M. Saudek, Harold Huber, in Memoriam (SSA in Action) [People\Harold Huber; Obituaries], page 38
Les Sebald, Radios A Beam Antenna - for the Crew (Maintenance and Projects) [Crewing; Safety], page 39
Michelle Silver, 18th World Soaring Championships Sweepstakes Club fund-raising (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 42
Gren Seibels, Out for a Spin [Safety; Flight Technique\Safety], page 43
Badges - Badge List [FAI\Badges], page 49

Christopher Woods, AS-W 22's over Arizona (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 22]
Alex Strojnik, The Schuemann View on Spanwise Flow (Letters) [People\Wil Schuemann], page 2
R. Clark, Watch for Brass Wire! (Letters) [Sailplanes\Lark I.S.-28b2; Safety], page 2
W. Hinote, The Schuemann View on Spanwise Flow (Letters) [People\Wil Schuemann], page 2
J. Bryan, Soaring's Subject Mix: Another View (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 3
R. Gannon, Harth/Hirth Confusion (Letters) [People\Peter Riedel; History], page 3
V.M. Saudek, Spontaneous Upwelling is A Lot Better Than Sink (Letters) [Meteorology], page 3
John Dezzutti, Attention: FAR's Revisited (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 4
Michelle Silver, Soaring Youth Camps in Germany (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 4
Already in the Worlds (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 4
The Soaring Symposium is Back (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions\OSTIV], page 4
C. Valdez, Physiological Training (SSA in Action) [Medical], page 5
Wow! What a Job! Doug and Lianna Lamont (SSA in Action) [People\Lianna Lamont; People\Doug Lamont; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 5
Michelle Silver, Meet the Team - Tom Beltz (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World; People\Tom Beltz], page 6
SSA Membership Recruitment Safari (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 8
1983 SSA Women's Cross-Country Soaring Seminar (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Women], page 10
Marty Hollman, Condor Motorglider Crashes (Homebuilder News) [Motorgliders\Condor], page 11
Marty Hollman, New officers elected. Condor Motorglider, Freedom in Spirit Design, SHAp Talk, Freedom Falcon, Homebuilders Workshop (Homebuilder News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 11
Bob Blaine Elected Secretary/Treasurer SHA (Homebuilder News) [People\Bob Blaine], page 11
Dick Schreder Elected President of SHA (Homebuilder News) [People\Dick Schreder], page 11
Homebuilt aircraft design revisions (Homebuilder News) [Freedom in Spirit], page 11
Jim McCulloch Elected Regional Vice President SHA (Homebuilder News) [People\Jim McCulloch], page 11
New power plant under development [Sailplane Design\Homebuilder News], page 11
Vernon Oldershaw Elected Regional Vice President, SHA (Homebuilder News) [People\Vernon Oldershaw], page 11
Fifth Annual SSA Sailplane Homebuilders Workshop (Homebuilder News) [Soaring Society of America], page 12
Freedom Falcon, homebuilt self-launch sailplane, described (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Self-Launched], page 12
Otto Zauner's Homebuilt Sailplane (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 15
Jan Scott, Sailplanes on the Test Track (Feature Articles) [Performance\Evaluations], page 16
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the AS-W 22 (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 22], page 22
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the AS-W 22 (wingtip installation) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Design\Engineering], page 30
Gren Seibels, Up on the Tip (Feature Articles) [Literature], page 32
Les Sebald, Variometer Systems - Some Checks (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To; Instruments], page 36
Michelle Silver, Denver Soaring Council Budget (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 40
Michelle Silver, North Florida Soaring Society Maintenance of Club Aircraft (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 41
Michelle Silver, Clubs Entering World Soaring Championships Sweepstakes (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 43
S. Davies, It's the Breaks, The Brakes, That Is (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 45
V. Barrett and J. Bell, Badge and Record Paperwork: You Must Mind the Rules [FAI\Badges], page 46
Badges - Badge List [FAI\Badges], page 47

George Uvegas, Springtime Takeoff at Hemet (Covers) [Sites\Hemet, CA]
C. Coury, Can Zoom Data Measure Climb Performance? (Letters) [Performance\Evaluations], page 2
H.Y. Loken, More on Kevlar (Letters) [Sailplane Design\Materials], page 2
Harry Higgins, It's a Devil of a Hot Issue (Letters) [Meteorology], page 2
W.L. Graham, Old Designs: Bring 'Em Back to Life (Letters) [Sailplanes\Baby Albatross; Vintage Aircraft; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 2
D. Schuetzbert, Young is the Best Time to Start (Letters) [Youth], page 3
M. McFarland, Is Soaring Already Too Big? (Letters) [Soaring Society of America], page 3
A. Brooks, A Call for Exchange of Inside Scoop (Letters) [Motorgliders\Fournier/Sportavia SFS-31], page 4
The 1983 SSA International Soaring Convention (Feature Articles) [Conferences and Conventions; OSTIV], page 6
The Warren E. Eaton Memorial Trophy presented to Gustave Schuerer [Awards\Eaton; People\Gustave Schuerer], page 7
The Lewin B. Barringer Memorial Trophy presented to Wallace A. Scott and William H. Seed, Jr. [Awards\Barringer], page 9
The Paul E. Tuntland Memorial Award presented to George J. Vakkur [Awards\Tuntland], page 9
CIVV Meeting at the 1983 SSA International Soaring Convention [Conferences and Conventions], page 10
Coaches Conference at the 1983 SSA International Soaring Convention [Conferences and Conventions], page 10
1983 Sailplane Directory Planned (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 12
Directory of U.S. Soaring Sites and Organizations (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 12
Meet the Team - Ray Gimmey (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World; People\Ray Gimmey], page 12
SSA Membership Recruitment Safari (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 12
Fifth Annual Women's Cross-Country Soaring Seminar (SSA in Action) [Women], page 13
Hollman Condor Production Plans Put Off (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits; Motorgliders\Condor], page 15
Solitaire (Rutan) plans developments (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Solitaire; Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 15
Windrose design features (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Self-Launched; Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 16
Blue Wren, Australian Homebuilt Nears Completion (Homebuilder News) [Ultralights\Blue Wren; Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], pages 18-19
Harold Huber, Homebuilt Distance Badge Flights on the Rise (Homebuilder News) [People\Harold Huber], page 19
Jan Scott, Shopping for Motorgliders (Feature Articles) [Motorgliders\Dimona; Motorgliders\Grob G-109; Motorgliders\Scheibe SF-36], page 20
A Matter for Your Attention (Feature Articles), page 23
What Puts Us At Risk: Flying or Pilots? (Letters) [Safety], page 23
B. Youngblood, Catching A Florida Wave (Feature Articles) [Flight Technique\Safety; Meteorology], page 25
M.K. Chen and J.H. McMasters, From Paleoaeronautics to Altostratus - A Technical History of Soaring (Part I) [History], page 30
Frank E. Conner, Better Cross-Country Training for Soaring Pilots Should Start Early [Sites\Instruction], page 38
Badges - Badge List [FAI\Badges], page 40
T. Copper, Altimeter Setting: MSL or Zero? [Safety], page 44
Tom Knauff, Fan That Rudder (Safety Corner) [Techniques\Flight; Safety], page 44
Michelle Silver, 18th World Soaring Championship fund donations, Texas Soaring Association. Chicago Glider Club, Caesar Creek Soaring Club, Northern Colorado Soaring Club (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 49
Michelle Silver, New Clubs: Kent State University Flying Club, North Carolina State University Soaring Club, The Western Carolina Soaring Club (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 49

Peter Selinger, Glasflugel 404 (Covers) [Sailplanes\Glasflugel 404]
T. Pratt, How Rugged is Broken? (Letters) [Safety], page 2
Wallace A. Scott, It's Bouquet Time (Letters) [People\Doug Lamont; People\Lianna Lamont], page 2
B. Helvie, Strobe Light for Cloudy Gaggles (Letters) [Safety], page 3
L. Zink, Pow! She Let Loose (Letters) [Safety; Flight Technique], page 3
B. Wells, Thermal Finding Instruments (Letters) [Construction & How-To\Homebuilding], page 4
18th World Soaring Championships Sweep stakes Winner (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 6
Licensing Experimental Aircraft (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 6
Hobbs Update: Contestants Galore! (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 7
Meet the Team - George Moffat (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World; People\George Moffat], page 7
Meet the Team - Karl Striedieck (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World; People\Karl Striedieck], page 7
Manufacturer's Airworthiness Directives AS-W 15 AD Note (SSA in Action) [Safety; Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 15], page 8
Wave Soaring into the Stratosphere (SSA in Action) [Meteorology], page 8
Working Together - SSA and Business Members (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 8
New Region Eight 300km Trophy Race (SSA in Action) [Awards\Regional; Competitions\Regional], page 9
Use of SSA Membership List (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 9
Gunter Voltz, Distance Prize: A Soaring Vacation in Nevada (SSA in Action) [Awards\Barron Hilton Cup], page 10
1984 Nationals Site Sought (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 11
On Approaching A Safe Arrival (SSA in Action) [Safety], page 11
SSA Membership Recruitment Safari (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 11
German Man-Powered ship first flight (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Human-Powered], page 14
Harry's Handy Hardware (Homebuilder News) [Literature], page 15
B. Said, "Stalls, Spins and Safety" by Sammy Mason (SSA in Action) [Literature; Flight Technique\Safety], page 16
Bernald S. Smith, Reno '83: Thank You All (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions\OSTIV], page 19
James Foreman, The Accident That Nearly Happened (Feature Articles) [Safety; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-36 Sprite], page 22
S.J. Winckler and F.P. Bundy, Rensselaer's "Homebuilt" RP-2 (Feature Articles) [Sailplane Design\Materials; Sailplanes\RP-2; Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 26
M.K. Chen and J.H. McMasters, (Part I) From Paleoaeronautics to Altostratus - A Technical History of Soaring (Part II) (Feature Articles) [History], page 30
J.T. Bent, Badge Flights Move Over, Karl; Move Over, George! [Flight Stories], page 36
Move over George!, Move over Karl (Feature Articles) [People\John T. Bent], page 36
Mike MacHat, Rigged! (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Blanik; Flight Technique; Safety], page 40
Michelle Silver, El Tiro Gliderport, Tucson, Hilltown, Philadelphia, Richmond Airport, Michigan (Accent on Clubs) [Sites], page 42
Michelle Silver, Higher Performance Club Ships (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 42
Michelle Silver, Owning your Own Gliderport (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 42
Les Sebald, Hotellier Control Rod Coupling Safety Link (Maintenance and Projects) [Safety], page 44
Les Sebald, What About Safety? (Maintenance and Projects) [Safety; Sailplane Design], page 44
W. Torke, Teach Them To Be Adaptable (Teaching Soaring) [Instruction; Flight Technique\Safety], page 46
Badges - Badge List [FAI\Badges], page 46

George Uvegas, World Championships Impressions (Covers)
Frank Gross, Postcard From Yesterday (Letters) [Vintage Aircraft], page 2
J. Angenieux, All Right, Students, For Today's Exercise... (Letters) [Safety; Instruction; Flight Technique\Safety], page 2
J. Vach, Soviet Soaring Stamps (Letters) [Stamps], page 3
John Dezzutti, Pilot Proficiency Program (SSA in Action) [Safety; Federal Aviation Administration], page 4
Harold Huber, 1983 Sailplane Homebuilders Workshop (Homebuilder News) [People\Harold Huber], page 7
A Little Identification, Please (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 7
Aerobatics, Anyone? (SSA in Action) [Flight Technique], page 7
Connie Linke, Account of Record Flight Wins Lincoln Award: Lamonts Honored by Harris Hill Resolution (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 8
Robert Gannon, Account of Record Flight Wins Lincoln Award (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lincoln], page 8
Lamonts Honored by Harris Hill Resolution (SSA in Action) [People\Lianna Lamont; People\Doug Lamont], page 8
SSA Membership Recruitment Safari (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 9
P.A. Petmecky, in Memoriam, Thomas W. Heywood [Obituaries; People\Thomas W. Heywood], page 11
1000 km Across the Alps (SSA in Action) [Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 11
Vintage An Anniversary Safari (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 11
"Composite Aircraft Design", by Marty Hollman, (Homebuilder News) [Literature], page 12
Harold Huber, SSA Homebuilt Design Contest to be an Annual Event (Homebuilder News) [People\Harold Huber], page 12
FAA Circular Certification and Operation of Amateur-Built Aircraft (Homebuilder News) [Certification\Aircraft], page 12
How Can You Determine Whether the Center of Gravity is Within Limits? (SSA in Action) [Safety], page 12
Monerai Wing Spar Safety Notification (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Monerai; Homebuilt/Kits], page 12
SSA Homebuilt Sailplane Design Contest to be an Annual Event (Homebuilder News) [Sailplane Design], page 12
Oliver Suddard, NASA Tests Volmer Jensen's VJ24W Sunfun (Homebuilder News) [Ultralights\Sunfun], page 16
George Moffat, Marske Monarch update, Homebuidler News [Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits; Ultralights\Monarch], page 19
James Foreman, Zia: A Place in the Sun (Feature Articles) [People\George\Homebuilt/Kits; Self-Launched Aircraft; Applebay; Sailplanes\Applebay\Zia], page 20
Bob Phillips, Striedieck Wins 15-Meter Nationals (Feature Articles) [People\Karl Striedieck; Competitions\National], page 24
Douglas Lamont, Hobbs: A Preview (Feature Articles) [Sites; Competitions\World], page 30
J. Bell, A Look at the International Contest Pilots [Competitions\World], page 37
Tom Knauff, The World's Longest Record Flight? (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Ridge Soaring; Records and Record Flights], page 44
Gren Selbels, Region Five: Booming Lift, Bitter Cold (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Regional], page 46
Les Sebald, How to Protect Your Gold and Diamonds (Maintenance and Projects) [Sailplane Design; Construction and How-To\Homebuilding], page 50
Michelle Silver, Blackhawk Soaring Club announces Trans-Iowa Trophy (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 52
Michelle Silver, Caesar Creek Soaring Club's Annual Wright Memorial Glider Meet (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 52
Michelle Silver, Long Island Soaring Association Student Training Program (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 52
Michelle Silver, Region 12 Soaring Council organization (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 52
Stephen DuPont, I Know What It Says, but What Does It Mean? (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 53
Badges - Badge List [FAI\Badges], page 54
J.C. Stiles, The One-Percent Rule: It's Alive and Well! (Letters) [FAI\Badges], page 999

Laszlo Horvath, Schweizer 2-32 over Sedona, Arizona (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\2-32]
John Joss, An Appeal from the Heart (Letters) [Safety], page 2
B. Brose, A Little Clarification (Letters) [Records and Record Flights], page 3
L. Neyland, And What Is The Ship-Du-Jour? (Letters) [Soaring Sites], page 3
I. Prue, A Short Note of Wisdom (Letters) [Safety], page 4
N. Pocock, Anybody Seen a Smoke Ring thermal (Letters) [Meteorology], page 4
Tasso Proppe, Birds of a Feather Sometimes Aren't (Letters) [Vintage Aircraft], page 4
Ray Gimmey, in the Interest of Accuracy (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glasflugel 402], page 6
Hobbs Bulletin (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 6
Identity Quiz, Haller Hawk (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 6
SSA Membership Recruitment Safari (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
VSA News (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association], page 6
To What Depths Should You Sink? (SSA in Action) [Flight Technique; Safety], page 7
How Much Angle Do You Have in the Bank (SSA in Action) [Flight Technique; Safety], page 9
Blue Wren Progress (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits; Ultralights\Blue Wren], page 10
Free Recruitment Poster (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 10
Solitaire Plans and Distributors (Homebuilder News) [Aircraft; Solitaire\Homebuilt/Kits], page 10
Harold Huber, Sailplanes Homebuilder's Workshop Update (Homebuilder News) [People\Harold Huber], page 12
Region Eight Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 12
When Will the Dragon Fly? [Sailplane Design\Homebuilder News], page 12
Region Eleven South Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 14
Region Nine Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 17
Dr. Scott Jenkins, A Gull on the Wing [Birds], page 20
David W. Harris, An Ordinary Day at the Field (Feature Articles) [Literature], page 22
Robert Grey, Cordele 9, Gnats 0 at Standard Class Nationals (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National], page 26
No author or title, [Sailplanes\DG-300], page 28
John Williamson, Go For The Gold (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country\Safety], page 32
L. Gardner, P. Williams, and S. Hodd, Nimbus 3's Dominate '83 Open Nationals (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 3], page 34
T. Williams, Schweizer 1-34s - Hard Landings Can be Costly (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 44
Badges - Badge List [FAI\Badges], page 46
Michelle Silver, Aero Club Albatross 1-26 Mini-Contest (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 50
Michelle Silver, Colorado Regional Soaring Groups Meeting (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 50
Michelle Silver, Colorado Soaring Association Sets Season Goals (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 50
Michelle Silver, SSA Recruitment Safari Results (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 50

I. Andresen, Nimbus 3s in Formation (Covers)
G. Speight, A Bi-Polar MacCready Ring? (Letters) [People\Paul MacCready, Jr.; Construction and How-To\Homebuilding], page 2
P. Teunisse, To See Our Sites as Others See Us (Letters) [Soaring Sites], page 2
E. Replogle, Don't Grope Around Inside! (Letters) [Construction and How-To\Homebuilding], page 3
C. O'Mahony, Wisdom Recollected in Tranqulllty (Letters) [Literature], page 4
Frank Conner, After 16 Years! (Letters) [Flight Stories], page 4
J.L. Butler, What's With All This Wig-Wagging? (Letters) [Flight Technique; Safety], page 4
P. Williams, More Suggestions on Accident Prevention (Letters) [Safety], page 4
How Many Ways Can the Start be Stopped? (SSA in Action) [Flight Technique], page 6
How Much Speed Do you Need to Succeed? (SSA in Action) [Safety; Techniques], page 6
Now Hear This: Everybody Check Your Listing (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
Frank E. Connor, A High-Altitude High (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design], page 8
How Many Ways Can The Start Be Stopped? (SSA in Action) [Safety], page 8
Region 12 Diamond Banquet (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 8
B. Weathers, Region Eleven North Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 11
Gene Hammond, Region Seven Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 15
Douglas Lamont, 18th World Soaring Championships [Competitions\World], page 18
Ann Welch, Stewards and the International Jury (Feature Articles) [Competitions\World], page 32
Pat Valdata, Going For It! (Feature Articles) [Women; Flight Technique\Cross-Country], page 42
J. Bright, The Freedom Falcon (Feature Articles) [People\Harold Huber; Aircraft\Homebuilt/Kits], page 48
H. Lawrence and T. Knauff, Safety - No Shortage of Ideas (Feature Articles), page 52
Hal Lawrence, Remember the Summer of '86? [Safety], page 52
Tom Knauff, Accidents - We Can Do Something [Safety], page 52
Safety - No Shortage of Ideas [Safety], page 52
Les Sebald, A Potpourri of Special Tips (Maintenance and Projects) [Sailplane Design], page 56
Badges - Badge List [FAI\Badges], page 60

G. Edwards, 1-26 Championship (Covers) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26]
G. Kemp, The Perils of Parochialism (Letters) [Competitions\Regional], page 2
V.M. Saudek, Some Pattern Wisdom from a Veteran (Letters) [Flight Technique; Safety], page 2
W. Catto, Whatever Happened to Standard Class? (Letters) [Performance\Evaluations], page 2
E. Whitehead, Training Safety Means Learning To Do It Right! (Letters) [Safety], page 3
John Dezzutti, Executive Director's Report [Soaring Society of America], page 4
Board of Directors Summer Meeting (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 4
Regional Directors Elections (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 4
New SSA Governor for Maryland (SSA in Action) [People\Burton Solomon; Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 5
Safety Notes from Here And There (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Grob\Twin Astir; Sailplanes\Vickers-Slingsby Kestrel; Sailplanes\Vickers-Slingsby Vega; Safety; Safety; Motorgliders\Grob G-109], page 5
Defeating The Wind When you Want To (SSA in Action) [Safety; Flight Technique], page 6
How Can a Few Pounds Bend Your Bird? (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics; Safety], page 6
Homebuilt Sailplane Design Contest (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design], page 9
Practice Makes Perfect (SSA in Action) [Safety], page 9
Burton Solomon, An AD on the Standard Cirrus (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Standard Cirrus], page 10
Call for Papers (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions], page 10
Don't Be Surprised (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 10
SIB: Airworthiness Directives An AD on the Standard Cirrus (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 10
Advertising News (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 11
Big Changes in Aeronautical Charts? (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 11
J. Harvey, Region One Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 12
J. Brennan, Region Four Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 15
S. Colton, Region Twelve North Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 16
Jack Greene, The 1983 1-26 National Championship (Feature Articles) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], page 20
Richard H. Johnson, At Last: an Instrument That Reads Drag! (Homebuilders Hall) [Construction & How-To\Homebuilding; Instruments; Performance\Evaluations], page 28
James Foreman, A Parable: He Who Complaineth... (Feature Articles) [Literature], page 34
Reg Deconti, Skyrace (At My Place!) [Computers and the Internet; Flight Technique\Cross-Country], page 38
B. Leonard, Region Ten North Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 40
Bob Grey, Region Five South Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 40
Stephen DuPont, Variometers Misbehaving? (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction & How-To\Homebuilding], page 41
Michelle Silver, Membership Recruitment (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 44
Michelle Silver, National Soaring Week Revisited (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 44
Michelle Silver, Octoberfests, etc. (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 44
Michelle Silver, Welcome to New SSA Chapters (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 44
Michelle Silver, Taos Soaring Festival (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 45
Badges - Badge List [FAI\Badges], page 46

F. Mennitto, Sky at 1983 World Championships (Covers) [Competitions\World]

Christopher Woods, Kestrel 17 and AS-W 22 over Nevada (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 22; People\W.F. Kelsey; Sailplanes\Kestrel 17]
L. Stephens, Who'd Like to Swap for New Zealand Soaring? (Letters) [Soaring Sites], page 2
V. Frye, A Plea for Accident Reports (Letters) [Safety], page 2
H. Nixon, Off-Field Landings Can't be Forbidden (Letters) [Safety], page 3
Karl Striedieck, Collisions: Paint Won't Help the View (Letters) [Safety], page 3
P. Newgard, Watch Out When Adjusting Varies (Letters) [Construction & How-To\Homebuilding], page 3
R. Boulware, Virginia Honors du Pont Flight (Letters) [People\Richard C. Du Pont], page 3
H. Damron, Another Smoke Ring Sighted (Letters) [Meteorology], page 4
Executive Director Resigns (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Employees], page 6
John Dezzutti, Airspace Going, Going (SSA in Action) [Legislation; Federal Aviation Administration], page 7
John Dezzutti, Contest Numbers Again (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 7
New State Governor (SSA in Action) [People\Oliver Suddard; Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 7
1984 SSA Flight Instructors Revalidation Clinic (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions\OSTIV], page 8
SSA Membership at a Record High (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 8
Category One Pilots (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Seeding], page 10
Glider Camp Solos 22 CAP Cadets in Hawaii (SSA in Action) [Soaring Sites\Commercial Operators], page 10
Soaring Monument Snaffled (SSA in Action) [Museums\National Soaring Museum], page 10
Gene Hammond, How Close To The Ground Do You Want To Be Found (SSA in Action) [Flight Technique\Safety], page 11
When You Hang Out The Trash and Garbage, What Does It Actually Do? (SSA in Action) [Flight Technique\Safety], page 11
Joann B. Shaw, Records Galore! (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 12
V.M. Saudek, David A. Matlin, 1906-1983 [People\David A. Matlin; Obituaries], page 12
Bruce Carmichael, Book Review "Low Power Laminar Aircraft Design", by Alex Strojnik (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 14
Harold Huber, 1983 East and West Coast Homebuilders Workshops (Homebuilder News) [Homebuilders], page 14
Harold Huber, Attention, Lost Monerai Builders! (Homebuilder News) [Sailplanes\Monerai; Homebuilders], page 14
J. Sinclair, Region Eleven Sports Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 14
W.F. Kelsey, Thermite, Australian ultralight (Homebuilder News) [Ultralights\Thermite; Aircraft\Ultralights], page 14
J.L. Butler, Region Six Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 16
J. Holbrook, Region Four South Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 20
J. Reinhardt and R. Schuetzeberg, Region Ten South Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 20
Connie Linke, How to Make Dreams Come True (Feature Articles) [Awards\Barron Hilton], page 22
Gary L. Stokes, The Christmas Cloud (Feature Articles) [Literature], page 26
William C. Feldbaumer, Let the Fastest Pilot Win! (Feature Articles) [Competitions; Scoring], page 30
Jack Benedict, A Bite-Size Cross Country (Feature Articles) [Flight Technique\Cross-Country], page 36
James Foreman, 26th Annual Rocky Mountain Contest [Competitions\Regional], page 38
Richard H. Johnson, If You Learn in a Trainer That Won't, Neither Can You [Safety], page 42
Badges - Badge List [FAI\Badges], page 44

T. Elmore, More on Identification [Safety], page 59
Stephen DuPont, Remember, Pilots: It May Spin You (Letters) [Flight Technique\Safety], page 999

Ron Burda, 2-33 Over San Francisco (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-33]
Alan B. Green, And Now For My Next Trick [Meteorology; Techniques], page 2
Eric Coleson, Crosswind Landings; Faster Is Better (Letter) [Techniques\Landing; Safety], page 2
Tonk Mills, A Little Further Aft, If You Please [Techniques; Launching], page 2
Edward B. Oliver, No Time To Talk [Launching\Aerotow; Safety], page 3
A Melding of Minds- The SSA CFI Revalidation Clinic (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 4
SSA Directors Election Results (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 4
T. Guy Spencer, in Memoriam - Thomas C. Thompson [Obituaries], page 7
Action in Hungary (SSA in Action) [International\Hungary; Competitions\International], page 8
Trip Mellinger, Region 12 Contest [Competitions\Regional], page 9
Howard Banks, Listen: Derek Piggot Talks About Soaring [Book Reviews; Instruction], page 10
The 1983 U.S. National and Regional Champions (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National; Competitions\Regional], page 14
Gren Seibels, Let's Not Pass Up Any Bets! (Turnpoints) [Techniques], page 16
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Grob G-102 Club IIIB (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Grob G-102; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 18
Al Blackburn, Redlining on the Ridge (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Ridge Soaring; Competitions\Regional], page 24
Bert Schmutzhart, Flying the SCH-1 (Feature Articles) [Performance\Evaluations; Performance\Pilot Reports; Homebuilts], page 28
Tom Knauff, PT3 - Premature Termination of the Tow (Feature Articles) [Safety; Launching\Aerotowing; Instruction], page 34
Stan Hall, Tips on the Use of Dacron Covering (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To], page 42
Michelle Silver, Pilot Proficiency Program [Instruction; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 45
Bronze Badge #1 (Accent on Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Awards\Badges; Soaring Society of America], page 46
Phillip Ramsden, Don't Camouflage Your Sailplane! (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 47

Harald Millgard, PIK-20 over Kebne Mountains in Sweden (Covers) [Sailplanes\Pik-20]
Charles Coury, One for Accident Reports (Letter) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Safety\Accident Reports], page 2
Stephen DuPont, You Can Bank On These Words of Wisdom (Letter) [Techniques; Safety], page 2
Stephen M. Herit, And Another (Accident Reports) (Letter) [Safety\Accident Reports], page 2
Irv Prue, Standard Pattern Approach to Landing (Letter) [Techniques\Landing; Safety], page 3
K. Lee Kuhlke, Another View On TET [Competitions], page 3
Jon Mead, 1984 SSA Convention [Conferences and Conventions; Soaring Society of America], page 8
A Technical Bulletin on the LS-4 and 4a (SSA in Action) [AD's; Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4/4a], page 8
Gene Hammond and Mike Koerner, Wind in the Pattern; Woe or No? [Techniques\Landing], page 11
Terry Frazier, SOARATHON (Feature Articles), page 14
William G. Hill, The Has-Been (Feature Articles) [Vintage Aircraft; Aircraft\Pratt-Read], page 16
Oran W. Nicks, Drag Awareness (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Design], page 20
Harald Millgard, The Wonderful Waves of Sweden (Feature Articles) [International\Sweden], page 28
Robert Gaines, A Little ELAN, If You Please (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-101], page 30
Douglas Lamont, After All, by Gren Seibels [Book Reviews], page 33
Gren Seibels, After All [Literature], page 33
Magazine Staff Change (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 33
John Joss, in Memoriam - Ray Elsmore [Obituaries], page 34
Eaglet Newsletter (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\American Eaglet; Homebuilts], page 34
Gren Seibels, Thermals [Techniques; Meteorology], page 37
Derek Johnson, Approach to Land (Not by the Numbers!) [Safety\Techniques\Landing], page 41
Stan Hall, The Stits Procedure (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To], page 46

Doug Shane, Solitaire in Flight, Mojave, California (Covers) [Sailplanes\Solitaire]
R.E. Schreder, Why Positive Control Checks Are Vital (Letter) [Safety], page 2
Richard H. Johnson, A Word to The Wise (Letter) [Competitions; Safety], page 2
Dan Gonzales, There's Nothing Better Than Being Legal [Safety], page 3
Tony Alert Burton, It Might Happen To You! (Letter) [Techniques; Safety], page 3
Terry Frazier, It's Hard to Fly With Your Legs Crossed [Medical; Safety], page 4
Edward G. Kurdziel, One More Fan of Accident Reports (Letter) [Safety\Accident Reports], page 6
Fourth European Motorgliding Meet (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 8
New Barograph Calibration Laboratory (SSA in Action) [Instrumentation], page 8
New Oregon State SSA Governor - Marty Howard (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 8
Ron Ridenour and Dean Carswell, Cause/Cure of Mishaps Using Spoilers and Flaps [Techniques; Safety], page 10
Doug Shane, Solitaire in Flight, Mojave, California [Sailplanes\Solitaire], page 11
Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts; Ultralights\Windrose], page 12
Alex Strojnik, 1983 Homebuilt Distance Badge Flights [Awards\Badge Flights; Homebuilts; Awards\Records and Record Flights Contributors], page 15
Is This An SSA First-Ever in the World of Soaring? (SSA in Action) [Launching\Aerotowing; History], page 16
Justin Wills, The Blessing of The Sangre de Christos [Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring; Techniques], page 18
Einar Enevoldson and Marta Bohn-Meyer, The Rutan Solitaire (Feature Articles) [Homebuilts; Performance\Evaluations; Sailplanes\Solitaire], page 24
Bob Said, Stalls - The Deeper, The Worse (Feature Articles) [Safety; Aerodynamics; Techniques; Sailplanes\Design], page 32
That Sinking Sensation (SSA in Action) [Aircraft; Aerodynamics\Sailplanes\Design], page 36
The Fifteen-Meter LS-6 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-6; Sailplanes\Design; Aircraft], page 40
Gren Seibels, What's Up? (Turnpoints) [Weather; Meteorology], page 42
O.A. Benson, Flying Safety Is More Attitude Than Altitude (Safety Corner) [Philosophy of Soaring; Safety], page 49
Michelle Silver, Getting To Know You [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 50
Michelle Silver, Bronze Badge Blossoms [Awards\Badges; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 52
Tom Cooper, Beating The High Cost Of Speed Rings (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To; Instrumentation], page 53

Sander Veenstra and Les Horvath, Ventus B over Sedona, Arizona (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus]
Louis J. Aull, The Essence of the Matter [Competitions; Philosophy of Soaring], page 2
Garey Hudson, in Defense of AS-W 20's (Letter) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 19/20; Aircraft; Safety], page 3
Robert W. Driscoll, An Appreciative Pollster [Competitions\Scoring], page 3
Vic Saudek, Be Wary of the War Wearies [Sailplanes\Pratt-Read; Safety], page 3
Ivan Jasczlics, The Bank: What's Your Angle? (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow; Techniques\Aerotow], page 6
Dick Schreder, (Homebuilder News, SSA in Action), page 8
Sander Veenstra, (Homebuilder News, SSA in Action), page 8
(Homebuilder News, SSA in Action)No author or title, [Self-Launching; Sailplanes\SV-8; Variable Geometry; Sailplanes\HP-22], page 8
Hilton Opens Cup Contest To American Pilots (SSA in Action) [Awards\Hilton], page 9
Gene Hammond, "Transition to Gliders; A Flight Training Handbook for Power Pilots" by Tom Knauff [Book Reviews; Instruction], page 10
Norman H. Ellison, in Memoriam - Stuart Fursman [Obituaries], page 12
Gene Hammond, What Does It Take To Get Your Attention? [Safety], page 13
Bob Said, The 1984 SSA International Convention (Feature Articles) [Conferences and Conventions; Soaring Society of America], page 16
Doug Jacobs, in Memoriam - Jon Mead [Obituaries], page 16
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the 16.6-Meter Ventus (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 20
Peter Newgard, Total Energy; Problems and Solutions [Instrumentation], page 31
Peter Newgard, Total Energy: Problems and Solutions (Feature Articles), page 31
Marie-Claude Pasquier and Patricia Valdata, Two Close Calls (Feature Articles) [Safety], page 38
Gren Seibels, Manners Aloft (Turnpoints) [Safety], page 42
Cross-Country Soaring (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring], page 44

Teresa Montagne, Sailplane at Sunset in Hobbs, New Mexico [Sites\Hobbs], cover
Karl Striedieck, Safety Note, AS-W 19/20 (Letter) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 19/20; Safety], page 2
Dieter Althaus, Drag Probe Rake Design (Letter) [Aerodynamics\Sailplanes\Design; Instrumentation], page 3
Wm. C. Feldbaumer, More on TET Scoring (Letter) [Competitions\Scoring], page 3
Eric Coleson and Gene Hammond, Some Data On Towropes You May Not Have Expected [Safety; Techniques; Launching\Towropes], page 6
SSA XC/Racing Camp (SSA in Action) [Competitions; Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring; Soaring Society of America], page 6
Kolstad Scholars Named - Brad T. Weals and Steven Leonard (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad; Soaring Society of America], page 7
H.V. Senn, in Memoriam - Lawrence C. Johnston [Obituaries], page 8
Allan Northcutt, Glider Basics from Solo to License, by Tom Knauff [Book Reviews; Instruction], page 9
Jim Maupin, in Memoriam - Jack Benedict [Obituaries], page 9
Dr. Joachim P. Kuettner, The 2000 Kilometer Wave Flight! (Feature Articles) [Techniques; Meteorology], page 14
George J. Thelen, Through the Hoops to Hobbs (Feature Articles), page 20
James M. Payne, Spins (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Techniques; Safety], page 27
Jean-Paul Weiss, Bailing Out? Spoilers Out! (Safety Corner) [Parachutes; Safety], page 34
Richard Benbough, The Convertible Albatross (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Bowlus S-100 Albatross; History; Aircraft], page 36
Richard H. Johnson, Sailplane Maintenance and Flight Improvement Suggestions (Maintenance and Projects) [Construction and How-To], page 41

William B. Dehon, Jr., Astir Looping Over Florida (Covers) [Aerobatics; Sailplanes\Astir]
Eric Coleson, Crosswind Landings; Faster Is Better (Letter) [Safety; Techniques\Landing], page 2
Cass Sumrall, An Alternative to Contests (Letter) [Philosophy of Soaring; Competitions], page 5
Vic Saudek, Shave and a Haircut [Sailplanes\Bowlus Baby Albatross; Safety], page 5
E. Douglas Whitehead, MD, An Open Letter (Letter) [Safety], page 6
Cindy Brickner, 1984 SSA Membership Recruitment Drive [Soaring Society of America\Membership], page 8
A New Standard Class Ship From Schempp-Hirth (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Discus; Illustration; Aircraft], page 8
An AD On 'Chutes (SSA in Action) [Safety; AD's; Parachutes], page 8
XC/Racing Camp Update (SSA in Action) [Competitions; Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring; Soaring Society of America], page 8
1984 Women's Soaring Seminar (SSA in Action) [Symposia and Seminars; Women], page 9
An Important Question - Membership Questionnaire (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 9
Gene Hammond, Rudder Goes With Aileron Like Bacon Goes With Eggs [Techniques; Safety], page 11
Larry Barrett, in Memoriam - Maj. Robert L. Wenning, Capt. Alan Lombardi [Obituaries], page 11
Virgil Paggen, Build and Fly Monerai (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Monerai; Aircraft; Homebuilts], page 14
Wil Schuemann, Water, Water Everywhere (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Ballast; Competitions; Illustration; Philosophy of Soaring; Safety], page 20
Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\HP-22; Ultralights\Noble N-105; Homebuilts], page 27
Frank R. Gross, The Cadet Glider (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Baker-Mcmillen Cadet; History; Vintage Aircraft], page 28
Gene Hammond and Sandy McAusland, See and Be Seen - Part 1 [Safety], page 33
Homebuilders Workshops And Design Contest (SSA in Action) [Ultralights\Blue Wren; Conferences and Conventions; Homebuilts], page 37
Gren Seibels, Region 5 North Championships [Competitions\Regional], page 38
Gren Seibels, Ups and Downs [Techniques], page 40
Les Sebald, A Radio Field Strength Meter [Construction and How-To; Equipment], page 43

Two Views Of The Standard Class Discus (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Discus]
John Joss, Over the Top (Letter) [Techniques; Safety], page 2
Cindy Brickner, Sixth Year For SHA Workshops (Homebuilder News) [SHA Design Contest; Soaring Society of America], page 6
Cindy Brickner, Women"s Soaring Seminar, Texas Style [Women; Conferences and Conventions], page 7
An AD On Grob G-102's (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Grob G-102; AD's], page 8
New Advisory Circular (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration], page 8
Avoiding Control Attachment Problems (SSA in Action) [Safety], page 9
John Wolcott, How To Crash a Glider (Feature Articles) [Techniques; Safety], page 12
Val Brain, Soaring and Stress (Feature Articles) [Medical; Safety], page 17
Dr. Paul MacCready, Soaring Aerodynamics of Frigate Birds (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Sailplanes\Design; Birds], page 20
Dr. Scott A. Jenkins, First Glass At Estrella (Feature Articles) [Techniques; Safety; Instruction], page 24
Peter Riedel, The False World Record (Feature Articles) [History], page 30
Jim Foreman, Don't Forget Your OLK (Feature Articles) [Safety; Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring; Equipment], page 34
Les Sebald, Hangar Talk (Maintenance and Project) [Sailplanes\Blanik; Trailers; Techniques\Ballast], page 38
Gren Seibels, Caution Signals (Turnpoints) [Federal Aviation Administration; Instruction], page 40
Gene Hammond, Sandy McAusland, Bruce Helvie, and Gernot Neubauer, The Case For Lighting Up (Safety Corner) [Equipment; Construction and How-To; Safety], page 42

Jeffrey Maki, 1-26 Over Torrey Pines, California (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26]
Bernald Smith, Official Statement on Accident Reports (Letter) [Safety\Accident Reports; Soaring Society of America], page 2
Bob Matheny, First of a Series? (Letter) [Techniques\Ballast; Safety], page 3
Michael Opitz, No Going Back, Please [Techniques\Ballast; Safety], page 3
Wally Scott, After All These Years. (Letter) [Techniques\Ballast; Safety], page 4
George W. Coon, Jr., A Missed Mid-Air [Safety], page 6
FAI Class Definitions (SSA in Action) [Competitions; FAI\International], page 8
Nominations For SSA Board Of Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 8
One You Won't See Soon! (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Nippi B-4T], page 9
Win a Trip to the 1985 SSA Convention in San Diego (SSA in Action) [Conferences and Conventions; Soaring Society of America], page 9
Bob Said, "Low Power Laminar Aircraft Structures", by Alex Strojnik [Book Reviews; Construction and How-To; Homebuilts], page 10
New - and Bigger- From Glaser-Dirks (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-500], page 10
A Long One in Canada (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Cross-Country; International\Canada; Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 11
A New Two Seater: Not Glass, Not European! (SSA in Action) [Aircraft\Nhapecan II], page 11
Around-The-World Non-Stop Airplane (SSA in Action) [Airplanes\Rutan Voyager; Aerodynamics; Aircraft\Sailplanes\Design], page 16
Bob Greenblatt and Lynne Greenblatt, in Memoriam - Horace Pettit, Jr [Obituaries], page 17
George Taylor, in Memoriam - Lester M. Perry [Obituaries], page 17
Another Soaring Hall of Famer - Richard E. Schreder (SSA in Action) [Awards\Hall of Fame], page 17
Bob Said, Windrose Is Up And Going (Homebuilder News) [Homebuilts; Ultralights\Windrose], page 18
Roger Clark, 509-Mile Task Highlights 1984 Open Class National Championship (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National], page 20
George J. Thelen, Weigh-in, Please? [Techniques\Ballast; Competitions\Open Class; Safety], page 27
Eric E. Durance, A Close One At Foster's Farm (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring; Safety], page 28
William M. Berle, Airports Are Where You Find Them (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring; Safety], page 32
Bob Fitch, Region 2 Contest [Competitions\Regional], page 36
Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Ultralights\Woodstock], page 36
SHA Workshops. Final Sandings (Homebuilder News, SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Sailplane Homebuilders Association], page 36
Karl Striedieck, Region 5 East Contest [Competitions\Regional], page 37
George J. Thelen, Region 11 South Contest [Competitions\Regional], page 38
Douglas Lamont, Club Invites Alumni to 25th Anniversary [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 41
Another Way To Guard Against Bent Birds (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badges; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 41
NESCO Is Back With Us (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 41
Ed Replogle, Games People Play (Safety Corner) [Techniques; Safety], page 42
Gren Seibels, A Voice in The Wilderness (Turnpoints) [Philosophy of Soaring], page 44

Roger Schert, Ka-6 on Runway at Ridge Soaring Gliderport, Pennsylvania (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\Ka-6]
Peder Mortensen, He's There, But Where? [Safety], page 2
Walter Schneider, On Measuring Sailplane Performance (Letter) [Performance\Evaluations; Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4/4a], page 2
Design Contest Judging Policy (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts; SHA Design Contest], page 6
With a Cloud of Dust and a Mightly Hi-Ho Schweizer! (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; History; Launching; Competitions\1-26], page 6
Gene Hammond, Thermaling in A Crowd [Techniques\Thermaling; Safety], page 7
Robert Grey, Region 5 South Championships [Competitions\Regional], page 8
Judy Lincoln, Region 9 Championships [Competitions\Regional], page 11
Region 6 South Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 12
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation Of An LS-4a (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4/4a; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 14
Henry Combs, That Beautiful Mountain and Her Sinister Trap (Feature Articles) [Safety; Techniques], page 20
Robert Gaines, Accident Inquiry Form [Safety\Accident Reports], page 25
Al Santilli, The 1984 1-26 Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 26
Gren Seibels, Onward And Upward (Turnpoints) [Techniques\Cross-Country], page 32
Geoff Steele, Ancient Sailplanes Are Alive And Well (Feature Articles) [History; Vintage Aircraft; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association; Aircraft], page 34
John Joss, The 1984 15-Meter Class U.S. National Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National], page 38
Les Sebald, Microphone Amplifier [Maintenance and Projects; Equipment], page 44

Jim Dingess, Grob G-103 and Schweizer 1-36 over Tehachapi, California (Covers) [Sailplanes\Grob G-103; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-36]
J.R. Gravance, On Contest Safety [Competitions; Safety], page 2
Geoff Drought, We Has Met The Enemy, And They Is (Letter) [Safety], page 3
J.J. Sinclair, And Again. (Letter) [Competitions; Safety], page 3
Wilhelm Dirks, An Expert Explains [Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Design; Safety], page 6
Carl Herold, Note From The President [Soaring Society of America], page 8
Larry Sanderson, Safety, Safety, Safety! [Safety], page 8
Hal M. Lattimore, New SSA Officers (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Officers], page 9
An Emergency AD on PIKs (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Pik-20; AD's], page 9
New SSA Officers (SSA in Action) [People\William C. Sproull; Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 9
Larry Sanderson, SSA Executive Director Welcomes Challenging Future (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 10
Larry Sanderson, Those Aussies Are Going For It! (Homebuilder News, SSA in Action) [Homebuilts; Sailplanes\Sapphire], page 12
Gene Hammond, Checklists [Safety], page 14
Paul A. Schweizer Receives NAA Award (SSA in Action) [Awards\NAA], page 14
Bob Said, The 1984 Hilton Cup Soaring Camp (Feature Articles) [Awards\Hilton], page 16
Jim Foreman, Taos Soaring Festival [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 24
Bill Lee, The Wings Shouldn't Flap! [Safety], page 26
Sharon Austin, The 1984 Standard Class U.S. National Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National], page 28
Alex Strojnik, Improving The Constant-Chord Wing (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Homebuilts; Sailplanes\S-2; Sailplanes\Design], page 36
Stuart Henderson, in Memoriam - Harold Clausen [Obituaries], page 41
Region Three Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 41
Gren Seibels, The Learning Curve (Turnpoints) [Instruction], page 42

Schweizer 1-35 in Flight (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-35]
Carl F. Cross, It Pays To Read Soaring! [Safety], page 2
Dudley Mattson, The White Pelicans Are Back [Birds], page 6
Lars Helmerson, More On Birds And Thermals (Letter) [Birds], page 6
Carry Speight, More On Water Ballast [Techniques\Ballast], page 8
Richard Tuttle, A Friend Remembered - John Lendved (Letter) [Obituaries], page 8
Candidates For SSA Board of Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 10
Gene Hammond, New Spin Recovery Technique? [Techniques; Safety], page 11
An AD on AS-W 19's (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 19; AD's], page 11
John Campbell, Let's Have More Sports Class Action [Competitions\Sports Class], page 12
Doug Jacobs, A Contest Pilot Reports On Flying The Discus (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Discus; Performance\Evaluations; Performance\Pilot Reports], page 14
T. Guy Spencer, in Memoriam - Alexander V. Nedzel [Obituaries], page 19
Tug Willson, A Motorgliding First? [Motorgliders\Pik-20e; Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 19
July 1984 Accident Figures (SSA in Action) [Safety\Accident Reports], page 19
Bob Said, Sailplane Homebuilders Association Western Workshop [Ultralights\Blue Wren; Homebuilts; Ultralights\Noble N-105; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Sailplane Homebuilders Association; Ultralights\Windrose; Ultralights\Woodstock], page 20
Woodstock Wins Sailplane Homebuilders Association Design Contest (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Sailplane Homebuilders Association; SHA Design Contest; Homebuilts; Ultralights\Woodstock], page 20
Kris Farry, Sailplane Homebuilders Association Eastern Workshop [Sailplanes\Bowlus BZ-1; Sailplanes\HP-21; Homebuilts; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Sailplane Homebuilders Association], page 21
Kris Parry, Sailplane Homebuilders Association Eastern Workshop [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Sailplanes\Monerai], page 21
Bob Said, Something for Nothing??? [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Sailplane Homebuilders Association; Launching\Towplanes], page 27
Stan Hall, Judging The Homebuilt Sailplane Design Competition (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Design], page 30
Gene Hammond, Dolphin Flying [Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring], page 34
Kate Pilgrim, Community School Soaring [Instruction\Schools; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 43
Edward Ward Hindman, Anatomy Of A Wave Flight (Feature Articles) [Techniques], page 45
Catherine Cookson, The 1984 Women's Soaring Seminar (Feature Articles) [Conferences and Conventions; Women], page 50
John Harvey, Region 1 Championships [Competitions\Regional], page 56
Bruce Bowmar and Janyc[e]e Kamahele, Region 12 North Championships [Competitions\Regional], page 57
James M. Payne, Competition Lively in RESCO Sports Class Contest [Competitions\Sports Class], page 60

Louis Stur, Cirrus and the Grand Tetons (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Cirrus]
Walter von Oettingen, Another Libelle With An Unconnected Aileron (Letter) [Safety; Sailplanes\Libelle], page 2
Wally Raisanen, in Defense of 15-Meters [Competitions\15-Meter; Philosophy of Soaring], page 3
Microphone Amplifier Correction (Maintenance and Projects, SSA in Action) [Construction and How-To; Equipment], page 3
James L. Dean, Quiet That Towplane! [Launching\Towplanes], page 4
John Joss, On Thermal Upsets While Working A Ridge [Techniques; Safety], page 6
John Crawford, ... And More On the Same Hazardous Phenomenon (Thermal upsets) [Techniques; Safety], page 7
Candidates For Region 1 Director (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 10
Convention Menu A Soaring Feast (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Conferences and Conventions], page 11
Soaring Accidents for August, 1984 (SSA in Action) [Safety\Accident Reports], page 11
Marilyn Schumacher, International Coaches Focus On Training Safety [Conferences and Conventions; Safety; Instruction], page 12
An AD on AS-W 15's (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 15; AD's], page 12
Another Approved Calibration Lab (SSA in Action) [Instrumentation], page 12
Test Pilots Honor Veteran Soaring Pilot Who Helped Start It All On The Wasserkuppe (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Horten Flying Wing; Awards\Flying Wing], page 13
1984 Membership Drive Concludes, Soaring Society Hits New High (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 14
Al Santilli, in Memoriam - David C. Johnson [Obituaries], page 15
Jack Wyman, Region 6 Championships [Competitions\Regional], page 16
A.M.O. Smith, The Possibilities Of Laminar Flow Control (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Design], page 18
Bob Said, A Pilot Reports On Flying Windrose (Feature Articles) [Homebuilts; Performance\Evaluations; Performance\Pilot Reports; Ultralights\Windrose], page 24
Jim Foreman, Should Clubs Be Involved in Primary Training Of New Pilots? [Safety; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Instruction], page 31
Gren Seibels, Nostalgia: Not What It Used To Be (Turnpoints), page 32
Stu Childre, Anatomy Of An Accident [Safety\Accident Reports], page 34
James M. Payne, Low, Skidding Turns; Why The Fuss? (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Techniques; Safety\Sailplanes\Design], page 38
Robert Phillips, Region 6 South Championships [Competitions\Regional], page 42

Dita Aldott, Adagio for Nimbus 3 (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 3]
Peder Mortensen, Can You See Yourself Into a Spin? (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Flight Technique], page 2
Roger and Janet Clark, Go Where The Action Is (Letters) [Soaring Society of America], page 2
Jim Beckman, Are Women's Records a Degrading Putdown? (Letters) [Records and Record Flights; Women], page 3
Frank E. Conner, A Most Exceptional Bunch (Letters) [Commercial Operations], page 4
Peter Newgard, Sometimes There is No Safety in Numbers (Letters) [Safety; Competitions\15-Meter], page 6
Wally Raisanen, Does Day Devaluation Deserve Dumping? (Letters) [Philosophy of Soaring; Competitions], page 6
In Case You'd Like To Launch Yourself (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Motorgliding; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 8
SSA Membership Elects Two New Directors, Re-Elects Five Others (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 8
A Non-MacCready Kremer Prize (SSA in Action) [Awards; Human Power; Sailplanes\MIT Monarch], page 9
And The Trend Goes On: Here Comes Another Two-Seater with Power (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Centrair; Motorgliding], page 9
George Thelen, Soaring Accidents for September, 1984 (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Soaring Society of America], page 10
New Year Renewals (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 10
Spreading The Good Word (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations; Soaring Society of America], page 10
Convention Schedule: It's Something For Everybody! (SSA in Action) [Conferences & Conventions; Soaring Society of America], page 11
SSA Scholarship Winners (SSA in Action) [Youth; Awards; Schools; Soaring Society of America], page 11
A Message From Carl Herold (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 12
Motorglider Records (SSA in Action) [FAI; Motorgliding; Records and Record Flights], page 13
New Lift For The Libelle From Extended Wingtips and New Flap System (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Libelle], page 13
The SSA CFI Revalidation Clinic (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Soaring Society of America; Conferences & Conventions], page 13
Steve Koerner, 1984 Barron Hilton Cup Winner (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Awards\Hilton Cup], page 14
Essay Contest Winners (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Awards; Youth], page 14
Ray Smith, In Memoriam: Harry Perl (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 16
In Memoriam: Rick Apgar (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 16
Book Review: Flying with a Pro (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews], page 17
CAP Solos 23 Cadets (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 17
The 1984 US National & Regional Champions (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional; Competitions\National], page 18
Roy A Poole, World's Largest Soaring Program (Feature Articles) [Youth; Military\US Air Force; Instruction; Schools], page 20
Bob Said, The Aldott Touch (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Photography], page 24
Dr. Friedrich Romig, More Fun with Contests (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Competitions], page 27
Mark Sanderson, A Little Law Abiding, If You Please! (Letters) [Airspace; Awards\Badge Flights; Awards\Records and Record Flights; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 27
Ralph Jones, A Question of Loading (Letters, Safety Corner) [Competitions; Safety; Techniques\Ballast], page 27
Richard H. Johnson, Johnson on CG (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 27
Robert Lee Moore, Up with Power! (Letters) [Motorgliding; Conferences & Conventions], page 27
Steve Newfield, It All Begins with Training (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Instruction], page 27
Peter Selinger, The AS 22-2 Two-Seater (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW 22-2], page 28
Jim Algar, Interesting Sailplanes: The GOBE R-26S (Feature Articles) [Pilot Reports; Sailplanes\Gobe R-26-Su], page 30
Gene Hammond, Whatever It is Your Need, Do You Happen To Have It? (Safety Corner) [Equipment; Safety; Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], page 34
Are Your Getting Your Soaring on Time? (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 35
Welcome a Newcomer (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Bowlus BZ-1; Homebuilts & Homebuilding; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\SHA], page 35
Gren Seibels, Black Boxes Be Damned! [Instrumentation; Literature], page 37
Gren Seibels, Black Boxes Be Damnedl [Humor], page 37
Particia Valdata, Wings (Safety Corner) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Safety; Instruction], page 41
Fritz Seger, Subject: Stall Warning (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Flight Technique; Instrumentation], page 42
Jefferson Miller, On Being a Lover, Not A Fighter (Letters) [Competitions; Philosophy of Soaring], page 42
Jim Foreman, How's Your Club Doing, Financially [Commercial Operations; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 44

James Richardson and Doug Rodrigues, 1-26 Over the Sierra Nevada (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26]
Bill Batesole, To Teach, It is Essential To Have Learned First (Letters) [Instruction], page 2
David Reith, Red Noses Aren't All Bad (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety], page 2
Glenn Argetsinger, A Homebuilt Fan (Letters) [Motorgliding; Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 2
Lee Kuhlke, School's The Place To Get Prepared (Letters) [Aerobatics; Instruction\Schools; Commercial Operations], page 2
Dan Williams, Pilots May Profit From Pelican-Watching (Letters) [Birds], page 3
George Congdon, How To Cure Trailer Sway (Letters) [Sailplane Accessories; Trailers], page 3
Mike Cavanagh, Thanks, Dad! (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Instruction; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 3
Kenneth Couche, On Editing and Safety (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Pilot Reports; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 4
Eric Greenwell, More on Contest Safety (Letters, Safety Corner) [Philosophy of Soaring; Competitions; Safety], page 6
George Thelen, An AD on Language (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Sailplanes\Schliecher\AS-K 21; Safety; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); AD's], page 8
George Thelen, Nose Hooks Get The Nod (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Launching\Aerotow; Safety], page 8
George Thelen, Two Service Bulletins (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety; Sailplanes\Schliecher\AS-K 21; Sailplanes\Centrair], page 8
A.J. Smith Resigns as SSA Director (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 8
Don't Look Down Your Nose At The Bronze Badge! (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Awards\Badges], page 8
Hansman Wins Seat on SSA Board (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 8
Some Mini-Nimbus and Nimbus 2-C Models Get US ATC (SSA in Action) [Aircraft Certification; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 2-C; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus], page 8
Bernald S. Smith and George Thelen, Safety is in Your Hands (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Instruction; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Safety; Commercial Operations], page 9
Two You Haven't Seen (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Akafleig Hunchen Hu 28; Sailplanes\Schleicher\AS-K 21; Schools], page 10
George Thelen, An Unspinnable Wing? (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Safety], page 11
Kareem Fahmi and George Thelen, Your Basic IFR Glider? (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety; Airspace], page 12
Homebuilt Distance Badge Flights on The Rise Again (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\SHA; Homebuilts & Homebuilding; Awards\Badge Flights; Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], page 12
Test Guide Available (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Instruction], page 12
The Streetcorner of Broadway and 42nd... (SSA in Action) [Conferences & Conventions; Soaring Society of America], page 14
George Thelen, The First Sports Class Nationals [Competitions\Sports Class], page 16
Better Late Than Never (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Darmstadt D-36], page 20
Gene Hammond and George Thelen, Where Shall I Tow? (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Launching; Safety; Launching\Towing], page 23
Deiter Althaus, Improving The Performance of The Astir Family Wings (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Astir; Aerodynamics; Materials], page 24
In Memoriam: Thomas L. Dickenson (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 24
In Memoriam, Martin Schempp (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 28
Dave Runyan, A Basic Sailplane Aerobatics Course [Aerobatics; Schools; Instruction; Commercial Operations], page 32
In Memoriam: David R. Boon (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 38
In Memoriam: Dick Gantt (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 38
In Memoriam: Thomas Farr (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 38
Dennis Galotti, Some Thoughts on Death By Sailplane (Safety Corner) [Instruction; Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Philosophy of Soaring; Safety], page 41
Harry Miltner, Don't Swat That 'Skeeter! [Homebuilts & Homebuilding; Saiplanes\Mosquito; Construction & How-To; Illustration; Motorgliding], page 42
In Memoriam: Frank Pesak (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 45
Les Sebald, Schweizer Tow Release [Construction & How-To; Maintenance and Improvements; Launching\Towing], page 46
Jim Foreman, Glass Ships For Clubs [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 47

Les Horvath, Salto Fly-By at Estrella Sailport (Covers) [Sailplanes\Salto]
Phil Campbell, A 40/1 LS-4 (Letters) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 2
Francisco Galvao, Trying To Solve The Frigate Bird Puzzle (Letters) [Birds; Aerodynamics], page 3
Bob Wander, Save The Baby! (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Instruction], page 4
Wil Schuemann, Hard Ballast Isn't So Hot, Either! (Letters) [Competitions; Techniques\Ballast], page 4
Dean Carswell, Quis Custodiet Custodes? (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety], page 6
Dan Halacy, Down with Devaluation! (Letters) [Competitions; Philosophy of Soaring], page 8
Robert McNeill, Age Cannot Wither... (Letters) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; History], page 8
Robert Stearns, Guilty As Charged (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Flying Wing; History; Sailplanes\Horten IV], page 8
Phil Lawrence, Wing Assembly Made Easy (Letters) [Sailplanes\Grob G-102; Construction & How-To], page 10
Richard Garrison, A German Soaring Tour Anyone? (Letters) [International\Germany], page 10
Stephen DuPont, Tidy Up The Tape (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements; Materials], page 10
An Interesting Newcomer (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design; Sailplanes\Schneider Platypus], page 12
George Thelen, An AD on Air Filters (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Towplanes; Engines; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); AD's; Safety], page 13
George Thelen, Soaring Accidents for October 1984 (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 13
Committee Begins Update of Badge, Record Procedures (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Awards\Badge Flights; FAI], page 13
Ralph Barnaby Endows National Soaring Museum (SSA in Action) [History; Archives and Museums; Awards], page 13
Discus Polar Announced (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Discus; Performance Evaluations], page 14
Height/Heading Barogram? (SSA in Action) [Instrumentation; Awards; OSTIV], page 14
German Aero Clubs Offer Soaring Youth Camps (SSA in Action) [Youth; Schools; International\Germany], page 15
Germans Honor Riedel (SSA in Action) [History; Awards], page 15
New Officers For 1-26 Association (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 15
Pick Your Choice For The Lincoln Award (SSA in Action) [Awards; Literature], page 15
Gene Hammond and George Thelen, What If The Rope Won't Go? (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Launching\Towing; Safety], page 16
In Memoriam: James Spurgeon (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 16
In Memoriam: Jose Segarra (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 16
Dr. Joachim Kuttner, The 2000-Kilometer Wave Flight, Part II (Feature Articles) [Meteorology; Theory of Soaring Flight; Records and Record Flights; Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Techniques\Wave Flying; Weather], page 23
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of an LS-4, Part II (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 28
Floyd J. Bailey, On The Kill Devil Hills [Wards\Badges; History], page 30
SSA Staff, How Can We All Be Twice As Safe? (Feature Articles) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Safety; Instruction], page 32
George Moffat, Flying a Motorglider in The 15-Meter Nationals (Feature Articles) [Motorgliders\Glaser-Dirks\DG-400; Self-Launching; Motorgliding; Competitions\15-Meter], page 38
Barry Schiff, Effect of Subsidence on Sailplane Flight Testing [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Meteorology], page 44
Jim Foreman, The Great Training Hassle [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Instruction], page 46
Derek Johnson, Sudden Killer (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Launching\Towplanes], page 49
Les Sebald, Glider Base Communications [Communications; Construction & How-To; Radios; Maintenance and Improvements], page 50
Gren Seibels, The Troubles I've Seen (Turnpoints, Safety Corner) [Safety; Literature], page 52

Mike Frey, Schleicher K-8 on Final (Covers) [Sailplanes\K-8]
Bill Bartell, Safety is in Your Hands (Letters, Safety Corner) [Instruction; Safety], page 2
David Habercom, Would a "Q&A" Booklet Find An Audience? (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Soaring Society of America; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 2
Lew Neyland, Who Knows? (Letters) [Construction & How-To; Launching\Aerotowing; Launching\Towplanes], page 2
John Phelan, Oops, We Goofed! (Letters) [Youth; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 3
What Really Gets Violated? (Letters) [Philosophy of Soaring; Competitions], page 4
Ernest Williams, High-Priced Wing Covers: a Home Remedy (Letters, Safety Corner) [Sailplanes\Lark; Safety; Materials; Construction & How-To], page 5
F.W. Neumann, Speed Means Safety (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Techniques\Ridge Soaring], page 5
Brian Evans, Illegal Repairs: Arghhh! (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Construction & How-To], page 6
George Thelen, An AD on LS-4s (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4; Safety; AD's], page 8
Region 3 Reorganizes (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 8
Sailplane Instruction: The Book on It (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Book Reviews], page 8
The Evolution of a Foot Launched Glider (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding; Ultralights\Canard SC], page 8
The Party Line (SSA in Action) [Radios; Communications], page 8
George Thelen, Towplane Brake AD (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety; Towplanes; AD's], page 9
Century Awards (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards; Youth], page 9
In Memoriam: Larry Rogers (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 9
High Altitude Flying (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Wave Flying; Altitude Flights; Physiology\Medical; Oxygen], page 10
SSA Staff, 1985 National Soaring Convention (Feature Articles) [Conferences & Conventions; Soaring Society of America], page 16
George McManus, Why We Like Soaring (Feature Articles) [Illustration; Literature; Humor], page 24
Gil Parcell, McManus, George: Why We Like Soaring, page 24
Judy Lincoln, Tell It To NASA! (Feature Articles) [Safety], page 30
Edward Hindman, Have Winch, Will Travel! (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Launching\Winch], page 32
Barry Schiff, The Good, Old-Fashioned Slip (Feature Articles) [Flight Technique; Aerodynamics; Safety; Theory of Soaring Flight], page 36
Gren Seibels, Lost and Found (Turnpoints) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], page 41

Paavo Koponen, DG-101 in Flight (Covers) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-101]
Doug Jacobs, Authorship Has Its Perils (Letters) [Safety], page 2
Stephen DuPont, The Latest Style (Letters) [Construction & How-To], page 2
Tony Burton, The Long Slide (Letters) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Techniques\Wave Flying; Airspace], page 2
Bob Wahler, A Mono-Cycle Engine? (Letters) [Engines], page 3
John Campbell, A Friendly Rivalry (Letters) [History], page 3
Philip Petmecky, A Word of Approval (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 3
Dan Colton, Good Times A' Comin' (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Conferences & Conventions; Instruction], page 4
Dick Larsen, On Wax and Speed (Letters) [Aerodynamics; Drag], page 4
A.H.L. Pio, On Towing Safety (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Launching\Aerotowing], page 5
Charles Dobkins, Somebody's Thinking! (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Launching\Aerotowing], page 5
Warren Dion, And Another on Tows... (Letters, Safety Corner) [Launching\Aerotowing; Safety], page 5
Announcement (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
Celebrate National Soaring Week (SSA in Action) [Archives and Museums; Soaring Society of America], page 6
George Thelen, Soaring Accidents November and December 1984 (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 7
A Little Reaasurance To The Readership (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Competitions], page 7
1-26 Championships (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Competitions\1-26; Awards], page 9
Texans Honor Aldotts (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 9
John Joss, Film Review: The Quiet Challenge (SSA in Action), page 10
Who Are We, Really? (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 11
And the Beat goes on (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 12
How to break the Cross- Country Ice (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations; Instruction\Cross Country; Techniques\Cross Country], page 12
Gren Seibels, Music Review: L/D Soaring Songs (SSA in Action), page 13
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the DG-101G (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-101], page 14
Team Fund Raisers (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\US Team], page 18
Stan Hall, How's This For a Motorglider? (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Sailplane Design; Motorgliders], page 20
Danny Pierson, Landing The Diamant (Safety Corner) [Sailplanes\Diamant; Techniques\Landing; Safety], page 27
SSA Staff, A Tribute To Motorless Flight [Archives and Museums; History], page 29
Gren Seibels, Bet Your Sweep Bippy (Turnpoints, Safety Corner) [Safety; Literature], page 34
Dillon Jackson, The Water Option (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 38
Richard H. Johnson, Turbulators: a Key To Performance Improvement? (Feature Articles) [Schempp-Hirth\Ventus; Materials; Drag; Aerodynamics], page 42

Dita Aldott, LS-4a over Marfa, Texas (Covers) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4]
Bob Fitch, A Grateful Thank You To Those Who Helped (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 2
Les Horvath, Acro Pilots, Unite! (Letters) [Aerobatics], page 2
Warren Richardson, More on Frigate Birds (Letters) [Aerodynamics; Birds], page 3
Sam Stanifer, An AOA For Sailplanes? (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Instrumentation], page 4
Derek Johnson, Question For The Met Man (Letters) [Meteorology; Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], page 5
George Thelen, Soaring Accidents for January 1985 (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 8
Attention, Eastern 1-26 Drivers (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Competitions\1-26], page 8
Bureaucracy At Work (SSA in Action) [FAI; Soaring Society of America], page 8
Region 8 To Elect New SSA Director (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 8
Soaring Accidents for January 1985 (SSA in Action) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 8
Team Fund Sweepstakes (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; International], page 8
World Championships: It's Minden in '91 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 8
New Interpretation For Badge Flights (SSA in Action) [FAI; CIVV; Awards\Badge Flights], page 9
Safety Task Force Gets Great Response To Soaring Site/Instructor Questionnaire (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Commercial Operations], page 10
Mary Smothers, Die Alpen Für Alle Piloten, page 11
George Thelen, AD's and Tech Bulletins (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Towplanes; AD's; Sailplanes\Schliecher\AS-K 21; Safety; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Cirrus; Motorgliding; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol; Sailplanes\Centrair], page 12
Attention, Pilots: Fluid is More Vital Than You May Think! (SSA in Action) [Physiology\Medical], page 12
Mary Smothers, Die Alpen Für Alle Piloten (Feature Articles) [International\Germany], page 14
James Payne, Buying a Used Sailplane (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews], page 18
In Memoriam: Andy Stauble, Howard Bishop, Harold Smith (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 18
In Memoriam: Dr. F.W. Wortmann (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 18
In Memoriam: Glenn Collins (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 18
Western Women's Seminar 1985 (SSA in Action) [Women], page 18
Auto Gas For Towplanes? (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Engines; Towplanes], page 20
Lenox Flight School Now At New Site (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations; Schools], page 20
Motorgliders Plan Mountain Rendezvous (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding; Commercial Operations], page 20
Change of Owners, Same Great Soaring (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations], page 21
Gil Parcell, Durbin, Trish: How Soaring Really Started, page 22
Trish Durbin, How Soaring Really Started (Feature Articles) [Literature; Humor; Illustration], page 22
European Women's Championships (SSA in Action) [International; Women], page 22
James M. Payne, Trying For The Big One (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Techniques\Ridge Soaring; Awards\Hilton Cup], page 24
Robert Walker, Charge That Hungry Battery! (Feature Articles) [Equipment; Construction & How-To; Maintenance and Improvements], page 28
Gren Seibels, Fire and Ice (Turnpoints) [Construction & How-To; Physiology\Medical], page 34
William Schrempp, The Greased Board Launching Method (Feature Articles) [Launching; Illustration; History], page 37
Tonk Mills, A Perfect Off-Field Landing (Safety Corner) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Techniques\Landing; Safety], page 40
Torrey Williams, A Master Switch/Timer For Sailplane Electrical Systems [Instrumentation; Construction & How-To; Maintenance and Improvements; Equipment], page 42
Jim Foreman, Whatever Happened To Old What's his Name? [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 44

Randy Witlicki, Ventus on Tow From L-19 At Sugarbush (Covers)
Burton Solomon, A Critical Appraisal (Letters) [Insurance; Soaring Society of America], page 2
Howard Holman, Can Anyone Help? (Letters) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding; Sailplanes\Scanlon SG-1A], page 3
Peder Mortensen, Leave The Yaw String Crooked? (Letters) [Meteorology; Flight Technique], page 3
Richard Seaman, Cut Rate Spin Training (Letters, Safety Corner) [Instruction; Commercial Operations; Safety], page 3
Bob Michener, Wax and The Single Seater (Letters) [Drag; Aerodynamics], page 4
John Dezzutti, Pin on Those Wings! (Letters) [Commercial Operations; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Instruction], page 4
John Baird, A Vote To Reward Winning! (Letters) [Philosophy of Soaring; Competitions], page 6
John Joss, Some Folks Never Learn (Letters) [Materials], page 6
Neville Swan, Let's Make a Deal! (Letters) [Motorgliding; International], page 6
Stan Hall, Fat Wings Have Their Uses (Letters) [Sailplane Design; Aerodynamics], page 6
Steve Koerner, Slow Tow: No Go! (Letters, Safety Corner) [Launching\Towing; Safety], page 6
Call For Nominations For SSA Board of Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 10
When They Win in Texas, They Win Big! (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; International; Soaring Society of America], page 10
George Thelen, Safety Task Force Reports Progress (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Soaring Society of America; Safety], page 11
George Thelen, Soaring Accidents for February, 1985 (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 11
There's No Place Like Home (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 11
Derek Johnson, The Magic Sequatchie (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Wave Flying; Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Techniques\Ridge Soaring], page 12
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the AS-K 21 (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Schliecher\AS-K 21], page 16
George Thelen, Fatigue During Long Contests (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Physiology\Medical; Safety; Competitions], page 20
In Memoriam: Cal Calloway (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 20
Medal Design Contest (SSA in Action) [Archives and Museums; Conferences & Conventions; Awards], page 20
Approved Barograph Calibration Lab (SSA in Action) [Instrumentation; Soaring Society of America], page 22
Black Forest is Alive and Soaring (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations], page 22
New SSA Governor For Massachusetts (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 22
Region Five North Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 24
Region 12 Sports Class Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 25
Hal Porter, Spin City (Feature Articles) [Safety; Flight Technique], page 26
Joseph Stellmack, Spin City (Feature Articles) [Safety; Flight Technique], page 27
Lou Feirabend, The Waves Shone and Sparkled As Gold and Diamonds... (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\K-8; Techniques\Cross Country; Techniques\Wave Flying; Awards\Badge Flights], page 30
Rick Valley, Is Your Pre-Flight Really Finished? (Safety Corner) [Safety; Parachutes], page 34
Frank Kelsey, The Kelsey Adjust-O-Matic CG. Compensator [Construction & How-To; Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 36
Les Sebald, The TR-720 VHF Radio [Equipment; Radios; Maintenance and Improvements], page 40
Tulare '85 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 42

Oliver Dyer-Bennet, DG-300 Near Calistoga, California (Covers) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-300]
Bob Gaines, First One on Towhooks.. (Letters, Safety Corner) [Launching\Aerotowing; Safety], page 2
Francis Whiteley, ... and Then Another (Letters, Safety Corner) [Launching\Aerotowing; Safety], page 2
Norman Alexander, There'll Be a Hot Time... (Letters) [Engines; Towplanes], page 2
Wilhelm Dirks, A Designer Comments (Letters) [Sailplane Design; Drag; Launching\Towing; Aerodynamics], page 2
Gordon Wingate, Hunt Thermala on The Tube? (Letters) [Weather; Soaring Society of America], page 3
John Farris, Call Your Local TV Station! (Letters) [Weather; Soaring Society of America], page 3
Joseph Foreman, Salute To Tom and Doris (Letters) [Commercial Operations], page 3
George Thelen, First 1985 Fatalities (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 4
Texas Soaring Association is Alive And Thriving At Age 38! (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; History], page 4
What a Weekend! Records Galore in Georgia (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations; Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 4
Homebuilder Workshops (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\SHA; Construction & How-To], page 6
Alphabet Soup: FAA ARSA NRPM (SSA in Action) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Illustration], page 7
Robert Grey, The 1985 15-Meter National Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\15-Meter], page 8
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the DG-300 (Feature Articles) [Illustration; Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-300; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 14
James L. Dean, When I Grow Up... (Feature Articles) [Literature; Illustration], page 22
SSA Staff, The Multiplace Gliders of Frank Gross (Feature Articles) [History], page 24
Marvin Uphaus, How I Finished Last At The Regionals (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 30
Leroy Draper, The Easy Way Up (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Wave Flying; Altitude Flights], page 36
Gren Seibels, The Taskmaster (Turnpoints), page 38
Advance Notice: Contest Coverage Coming (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Competitions], page 40
Sailplane Acro Update: National Contest Tasks Set (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics], page 40
George Thelen, Soaring Accidents in March 1985 (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 41
A New Package For Contest News (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 41
In Memoriam: Elmer Zook (SSA in Action) [Instruction], page 41
In Memoriam: Elton M. Ballas (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 41
In Memoriam: Myron R. Nevin (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 41
Robert Gaines, The Perfect Crew Car (Safety Corner) [Equipment; Safety], page 42
Les Sebald, You Hang a Lot on That Rope [Launching\Towing; Equipment; Maintenance and Improvements; Materials], page 43

Suzanne Conner, 1-34 Idaho Outlanding (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-34]
Barner Hedge, Up with Competition! (Letters) [Competitions; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 2
Kenneth McGurk, Good Stories, Good Sales (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 2
Peggy Dandridge, One From The Heart (Letters, Safety Corner) [Safety; Competitions], page 2
Peter C. King, From The Ground Up (Letters) [Launching; Awards\Badge Flights], page 2
Jeffrey Stetson, Still Going Strong (Letters) [Sailplanes\K-8], page 3
Walter Setz, A Champion Passes (Letters) [Obituaries; History], page 3
Wolfgang Knopf, A Safety Tow Hitch: Here's a Solution (Letters) [Launching\Towplanes], page 3
Felix Chardon, Tribute To Chet Decker (Letters) [History; Obituaries], page 4
Robert Driscoll, Medical Certification For Glider Pilots? (Letters) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Physiology\Medical], page 4
Sharon Austin, The 1985 US Standard Class National Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\Standard Class], page 6
Gene Hammond and George Thelen, A Little Reminder (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety; Launching\Towing], page 15
We Lose Another One (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations; History], page 15
George Thelen, Soaring Accidents for April 1985 (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 16
Homebuilder News (SSA in Action) [Flying Wing; Homebuilts & Homebuilding; Ultralights\Marske Pioneer II; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\SHA], page 16
Gene Hammond and George Thelen, Is There Something We're Overlooking? (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Instruction; Safety], page 17
Women's Competition? It's Being Done (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Women; International Sites], page 17
George Thelen, The First US National Sports Class Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\Sports Class], page 18
Sharon Austin, The 1985 US National Open Class Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\Open Class], page 26
Peter C. King, To Fly Often and Cheap, Try Launching By Jeep! (Feature Articles) [Launching], page 32
Comments Requested on Rereation Pilots NPRM (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 36
In Memoriam: Chester Decker (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 37
Region Five East Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 37
Region Four Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional\Region 4], page 38
Region Eight Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional\Region 8], page 39
Region Ten West Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional; Competitions\Regional\Region 10 West], page 39
Region One Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional; Competitions\Regional\Region 1], page 40
John Joss, Sackcloth and Ashes (Safety Corner) [Sailplanes\Libelle; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 43
An AD on Slingsby T53B's (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Slingsby T.53B; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); AD's], page 115

Chris and Dave Woods, Sunset Formation Over Hilton Ranch (Covers) [Sites\Hilton Ranch]
Deane Williams, More and Better Weather (Letters) [Soaring Society of America; Weather], page 2
Don Santee, Are We Missing The Boat? (Letters) [Conferences & Conventions; Soaring Society of America], page 2
Malcom Adams, On Thermals And Drift (Letters) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Meteorology], page 2
C.C. Flora, Wet Tail Feathers (Letters, Safety Corner) [Techniques\Ballast; Safety], page 3
Edward Monske, Another Vote For Winches (Letters) [Launching\Winches], page 3
Bruce Weber, The Way To Vacation (Letters) [Commercial Operations], page 4
Marvin Uphaus, Try It, You'll Like It! (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Competitions; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 4
On The Horizon (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design; Sailplanes\Schleicher\AS-W 24; Sailplanes\Schleicher\AS-H 25], page 11
George Thelen, Soaring Accidents for May 1985 (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 12
John Joss, Yeager, by Chuck Yeager [Book Reviews], page 12
Hawaii CAP Wing is At It Again (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 12
The Results From Rieti (SSA in Action) [International], page 12
SSA Staff, The Barron Hilton Cup Soaring Camp (Feature Articles) [Awards\Hilton Cup], page 15
Jack Greene, The 1985 1-26 Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 18
Tom Elmore, Elevator Hookup (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 25
Bob Said, High, Wide and Handsome (Feature Articles) [Commercial Operations; Wave Flying; Meteorology; Altitude Flights], page 26
Gren Seibels, Third Thoughts (Turnpoints) [Literature], page 31
Bruce Carter, Lift That Doesn't Drift [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Meteorology], page 32
In Memoriam: Clayton Shoemaker (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 36
In Memoriam: David Shapiro (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 36
In Memoriam: William Campbell (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 37
In Memoriam: William G. Lindner (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 37
Soaring Museum Dedicates Third National Landmark (SSA in Action) [History; Sites\Akron, Ohio; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], page 37
Gene Hammond, Pilot Decision-Making, Part 2; Decision-Making Concepts (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Instruction; Safety], page 39