Soaring Magazine Index for 1991 organized by subject
Soaring Magazine Index for 1991 organized by subject
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A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y, None
- Aerobatics
- Giovanni M. Cirlani, Questions About (Only 2-g) Loops, March, page 2
- Peter Celliers, (Celstar GA-1) Medals Clarified, March, page 4
- Marion C. Cruce, Loops, Technology and the 1-26, May, page 6
- Dale C. Arrington, Loops and (G-Load) Limits, May, page 7
- Steve Coan, Instruction (in Loops) Will Help, June, page 6
- Steve Coan, (1989 WAC) Medals Re-Clarified, July, page 11
- Aerodynamics
- John Gibson, (Saudek's) Facts Explained, January, page 2
- Steve Lindenbaum, Of Wings and Things (Winglets), January, page 3
- Peter Masak, SSA in Action: Reports Reduction in Drag,, February, page 9
- Peter Masak, Technology (of Winglets) Praised, March, page 3
- Kay Miner, Comments on Gibson (Jan '91) Letter, April, page 7
- Richard Ellenberger, (Notes to Gibson and Lindenbaum:) Have Newton's Laws of Motion Been Repealed?, April, page 8
- Steve Lindenbaum, Technology Revisited, May, page 3
- Marion C. Cruce, Loops, Technology and the 1-26, May, page 6
- Stephen DuPont, Comments on (Masak) Test Report, June, page Jun
- Marc Buchner, More Expansion on Newton's Laws, July, page 5
- Albert L. Jones, More on Gibson Letter, July, page 11
- John Gibson, Lift and Stability (Response to Miner), August, page 4
- Stephen DuPont, Thoughts on Electronic Drag Reduction, August, page 9
- Flutter
- Joachim P. Kuettner, High Altitude Flutter: Red-Line Airspeed, True or Indicated?, October, page 7
- Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs
- Harry R. Meline, A Site Preserved (Stanton Airfield for Minnesota Soaring), January, page 6
- Bob Herd, St. Louis Soaring Association Gets the Gold(den Anniversary Award)!, January, page 28
- Hans Arnold, Some Memorable Moments (Black Forest & the Wasserkuppe), March, page 39
- News from Tampa Bay Soaring Society (Soaring at Sun-N-Fun), July, page 14
- Lew Hull, 50th Anniversary for Philadelphia Glider Council, July, page 16
- 1-26 Association
- W.L. Anderson, A 1-26'er Responds, March, page 7
- Marion C. Cruce, Loops, Technology and the 1-26, May, page 6
- Gary Swift, 1-26'ers Need Response, May, page 8
- Civil Air Patrol
- John Gleeson, We Have a First Here (A Find by Glider), August, page 8
- Freedom's Wings
- Patricia D. Austin, What Soaring is All About, August, page 2
- National Soaring Foundation
- Doris Miller, The National Soaring Foundation, What It is and What It Does, July, page 26
- National Soaring Museum
- Jim Chizick, Looking for a Benefactor (to Donate Bickle's Schweizer 1-23E to NSM), January, page 3
- NSF Announces Annual Meeting, May, page 13
- Volunteer Help Wanted (to Deliver Sailplane to NSM), September, page 5
- SSA Films (Undergoing Restoration at NSM), December, page 10
- Seminars
- Janet Hider Smith, Women Invited to Australian Event, July, page 6
- SGS 1-26 Association
- George Powell, Wild Ride in a (Fabric Wing) 1-26, July, page 8
- WSPA
- WSPA Names (1990) Trophy Winners, January, page 15
- Sharon Smith, WSPA Seeks (1991) Seminar Bids, January, page 17
- Gail Allinson, The Twelfth Annual Women's Soaring Seminar, January, page 20
- WSPA Announces XIII Seminar (at Turf Soaring), May, page 11
- WSPA Announces XIV Seminar (at Caesar Creek), November, page 17
- Awards
- Motorglider Pilot (Don Pollard) Recognized, February, page 10
- VSA (Gross) Award Goes to Byard, November, page 16
- John Campbell, New (Robert Beverley Evans) Inter-Collegiate Trophy, December, page 16
- Badges
- Flights
- John O. Graybill, A Four-Diamond Flight for the Crystal Squadron (Llano, CA), September, page 28
- Dieter (Derek) Plapp, Goals Achieved, December, page 2
- Marion C. Cruce, Deja Vu (July 27, 1970 at Llano, CA Again)?, December, page 6
- Requirements
- Arleen Coleson, Great Circle Distance Constant, January, page 49
- Arleen Coleson, Check Your Courses, Required Documents, & Deadlines, February, page 49
- Arleen Coleson, EW. Barographs, March, page 46
- Arleen Coleson, New Record Tasks & Badge & Record Documentation, April, page 45
- Arleen Coleson, New Badge and Record Book & Diamond Goal Flights, May, page 46
- Arleen Coleson, Motorglider Rules Changed, Electronic Barograph Permit Extension, & World Distance Award, June, page 49
- Arleen Coleson, Checklist Questions, July, page 48
- Arleen Coleson, Soaring Awards, August, page 44
- Arleen Coleson, Kolstad Scholarship Grant, September, page 46
- Arleen Coleson, Suggestions & Reminders (Cameras, Barographs, Observation Zones, Diamond Goal), October, page 46
- Arleen Coleson, Barograph Calibration Laboratories, Foreign Pilots Badge & Record Claims, & Record Deadlines, November, page 46
- Arleen Coleson, Seasons Greetings!, December, page 47
- Kolstad Scholarship and Awards
- Ken and Mid Kolstad, (1991) Scholarship Available, January, page 2
- Ray Burns, Whatever Happened to..(1985 Kolstad Winner Gordon Boettger)??, July, page 10
- Ted Sharp, Plug for Kolstad Scholarship, December, page 4
- Lincoln Award
- Solicits Nominees for Lincoln Award, March, page 9
- World Distance Award
- Bertha Ryan, The World Distance Award, December, page 10
- Book Reviews
- Jan Scott, Gliding in Australia by Allan Ash, January, page 13
- Derek Piggott, Basic Exercise Notes for Gliding Instructors by Ken Stewart, January, page 13
- Ghost Writers in the Sky, January, page 13
- H.V. Senn, Handbook of Soaring Meteorology by Charles V. Lindsay, January, page 14
- Gene Hammond, What Revisions?(to new edition of "The Joy of Soaring"), March, page 6
- Bill Stewart, Practical Wave Flying revised edby Mark Palmer, June, page 12
- Jim Short, Gliding, a Handbook on Soaring Flight 6th edby Derek Piggott, August, page 11
- Arleen Coleson, Badge and Record Book by Jackie Payne, August, page 11
- Soaring with the Schweizers by William Schweizer, October, page 14
- Business Members
- Tom Franklin, To Build Sailplanes in North America, June, page 4
- Cockpit
- Rick Matthews, Elaborates on Belts, February, page 2
- Supervisor Sun Goggles Exceed All ANSI Standards for Sunglasses, April, page 40
- John Mathias, Question on Belt Installation, July, page 4
- Hitoshi Hatamoto, Japanese Canopy Cover Shared, August, page 4
- Collegiate Soaring
- Robert Hildebrand, Thanks (to Mark L. Boettger) for Help to CSA, April, page 3
- John H. Campbell, The Collegiate Soaring Association, November, page 33
- John Campbell, New (Robert Beverley Evans) Inter-Collegiate Trophy, December, page 16
- Commentary
- R.C. Forrester, III, Another View (of Politicizing Soaring than Azar's), February, page 6
- George Thelen, a Visit to Squawking Eagle, May, page 41
- Paul W. Sowder, More Comments on More Comments, December, page 4
- Competitions
- Alan Reeter, Procedure Needed for New Rules, June, page 3
- Waiver of Rules Sought (for Motorgliders), June, page 14
- Phil Petmecky, New Proposal for Contests (Score Other Classes with Sports Comparison), July, page 6
- Wally Raisanen, Following the Rules (on Wing Span), October, page 4
- Champions
- Ingrid Kjenslie, Winner Recognized, November, page 11
- Local
- Air Sailing Sports Class Contest '91, November, page 18
- National
- 15-Meter Class
- Mark Kennedy, 15-Meter National Championships, Soaring is Alive and Well in Hobbs, October, page 33
- Seniors
- Lou Frank, The Senior National Championships (Seminole Lake, FL), August, page 20
- Standard Class
- Tom Ruscutti, 1991 US Standard Class National Championships (Mifflin Co., PA), September, page 32
- National (US)
- Mike Vinson, Jurado Wins 1990 Sports Class Nationals in Littlefield, March, page 17
- Call for Contest Sites 1992 & 1993, April, page 11
- Steve Maier, The 1990 Standard Class Nationals (Hobbs, NM), April, page 14
- Ned Wilson, 1991 National Open Class and Motorglider Contest, November, page 26
- Post Tasks
- Karl H. Striedieck, Call for Consideration (POST change), February, page 4
- Karl H. Striedieck, To POST - That's the Answer, December, page 3
- Regional
- Gregory Garwin, Region Eight Soaring Championships, July 1-7, 1990, Ephrata, WA, January, page 11
- Jim Smolen, Region 6 North (1990) Contest (Ionia, MI), January, page 12
- Charlie Spratt, Region 10 (1990) Contest Report (Uvalde, TX), March, page 11
- Howard Banks, Region Four North Contest (1990 at Fairfield, PA), April, page 12
- Mike Swanson, 1991 Region 11 (South) Soaring Contest (Vacaville), July, page 14
- Region 11 North June 16-22, 1991 (Siskiyou Co, CA), September, page 6
- 1991 Region V North Soaring Championships (Chester, SC), October, page 15
- 1991 Region 10 West Soaring Championships (Littlefield, TX), October, page 17
- John Daniel, 1991 Region 1 Contest (Sugarbush, VT), December, page 12
- Ed Byars, Region 4 S Contest New Castle, Virginia, September 15-20, 1991, December, page 12
- Doug Martin, 1991 Region III Soaring Contest (Harris Hill, NY), December, page 19
- Pat Philbrick, 1991 Region 12 Soaring Contest (California City), December, page 21
- Billy Hill, The Seven Day Regionals (Region 8 1991 at Ephrata, WA), December, page 37
- Regionals
- (1991) Region 6 South Contest Report (Caesar Creek), November, page 17
- World
- WSC91, Uvalde Update & Changes in the 1991 US National Sites and Dates, January, page 35
- Lana Tolleson, Uvalde (TX) at the Ready (1991) World Soaring Championships Here We Come, July, page 17
- Chuck O'Mahony, The 22nd World Soaring Championships, September, page 9
- The 1991 World Soaring Championship Poster, September, page 38
- Sites
- Uvalde, TX
- Margaret Rambie, Team Work Works for Uvalde (TX), March, page 36
- Computers and the Internet
- A.R. Amiri, The First Glider Simulator, September, page 40
- Mike Adams, Compass Input and the Computer Debate, October, page 28
- Bill Leiserowitz, Likes (Microsoft Flight) Simulator, December, page 2
- Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings
- Don Kawal, 1991 National Soaring Convention (Albuquerque, NM), May, page 22
- Credits/Appreciation
- Robert Hildebrand, Thanks (to Mark L. Boettger) for Help to CSA, April, page 3
- Charles (Red) Jones, Thanks to Instructor, May, page 3
- Stephen duPont, Thermals and Sailplane Cost Response, May, page 7
- Steve Seibel, Thanks to Wichita and Kansas Soaring Associations, August, page 8
- Chuck Griswold, Thanks to George Thelen (and Others), October, page 9
- Tom Gilbert, Thanks to Sponsors and Friends at Sports Class, October, page 11
- SSA at Oshkosh (Volunteers Thanked), October, page 14
- Justin Wills, Thanks to Uvalde, November, page 2
- Dave Treinis, A Big Thank You (for Tom Stowers Soaring Safari), November, page 2
- Jim Payne, Thank You From Team USA, November, page 11
- Jim Short, Thanks for Strong Effort (on FAA Drug Rule), December, page 4
- Dick Johnson, Commends WSC91 Issue, December, page 9
- Crewing
- Mike Vinson, The Turtle sticks his Neck Out, April, page 47
- Equipment
- Cockpit
- Fredo P. Killing, Velvet Over Panel Causes Problem, January, page 5
- Norman S. Benedict, Survival Kit Recommendation (Use WWII Zippo Lighter), October, page 3
- Hotellier Fittings
- George Thelen, Spoilers, by Don Antelman, September, page 42
- Errata
- Gayle Lathrop, Credit Where Credit is Due (Jo Shaw Wins Virginia M. Schweizer Trophy), March, page 7
- Bob Herd, Correction is in Order, April, page 8
- O.M. (Alex) Bilaniuk, Armenian not American, May, page 7
- Editor, Correction Noted (for Joe Robertson), November, page 4
- Espirit de Corps
- Pete Orengo, Soaring is the Best, May, page 2
- Jason Gregg, Settled in Quick, June, page 6
- Pete Orengo, Flight of Sundiver (My Schweizer 1-23D), July, page 3
- Paul A. Schweizer, Update on the US Sailplane Fleet, October, page 2
- Chris Hardenbrook, New Concept in Soaring: Fun, October, page 30
- Exhibits/Displays/Fairs
- Central Ohio Soaring Association Promotes Soaring (in Shopping Mall), June, page 13
- News from Tampa Bay Soaring Society (Soaring at Sun-N-Fun), July, page 14
- Expeditions
- Ned Wilson, Border to Border, May, page 15
- Dave Treinis, A Big Thank You (for Tom Stowers Soaring Safari), November, page 2
- Family
- Mickey and Betsy Howell, Soaring - a Family Affair (14-Year-Old Maggie Howell Solos), June, page 2
- Marty and Joe Hudson, A Family Affair (14-Year-Old Mitch Hudson Solos), June, page 4
- Michael Currie, Father and Son Duo (Marc and Michael Currie), October, page 9
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- FAA Project Updates (AD's and Propeller Problems), January, page 11
- Proposed FAA Dimona (Service Life and Fuel Tanks) Update, January, page 17
- Regulatory Flash! Annual Flight Review Under Scrutiny, March, page 9
- Drug Awareness Working Group (DAWG) Succeeds, November, page 21
- Jim Short, Thanks for Strong Effort (on FAA Drug Rule), December, page 4
- Growth
- Larry Sanderson, Perspective: SSA's Ever Changing Faces, January, page 39
- Walt Darran, Soaring and Ballooning Share Experiences, April, page 8
- Paul A. Schweizer, Update on the US Sailplane Fleet, October, page 2
- Melody Holland, Different Angle on Old Problem (Just Smile), October, page 12
- Arthur R. Rosen, Advancements (In Avionics and Design) Needed, November, page 4
- Donald S. Hobel, Good Idea for Growth (Community College Course), December, page 4
- Hang Gliding
- Erik Fair, The Sailplane Connection, February, page 16
- History
- Aladar Wieland, He Can Identify (VOCSOK), January, page 10
- Bob Herd, St. Louis Soaring Association Gets the Gold(den Anniversary Award)!, January, page 28
- Peter Saundby, Early Variometers (Dunt Indicators), March, page 5
- Hans Arnold, Some Memorable Moments (Black Forest & the Wasserkuppe), March, page 39
- Hans Hutz, First Flight - First Solo, Memories from Yesteryear (Stuttgart 1953), May, page 47
- Jeff Byard, The Life and Times of a TG-2, June, page 18
- Michael Steckner, Remembers Audette and Flights, July, page 2
- Lilienthal (Centennial) Celebration (in Germany) Soon, July, page 15
- Simine Short, The Internationals, Combining Soaring and Philately!, July, page 19
- Tom Elmore, The Odyssey of (Schweizer 1-36) 3617Q, July, page 36
- J.M.W. Fletcher, Can You Identify? WW II Glider Pilots, August, page 2
- Chuck O'Mahony, Then..and...Now, a View of Laughlin Air Force Base (TX) By One Who Was There, September, page 11
- John Doyel, The Odyssey of 3617Q (a Schweizer 1-36) Continued, November, page 6
- Richard H. Benbough, Needs Registration Number (of Howard Morrison's Bowlus Baby Albatross), November, page 11
- Raul Blacksten, Nighthawk Part 1, November, page 23
- Raul Blacksten, Nighthawk Part 2, December, page 23
- Homebuilts & Homebuilding
- Ray Speicher, Symposium (on Design and Construction) Proposed, February, page 4
- Bruce Carmichael, Highlights of the 1990 (Tehachapi, CA SHA) Western Workshop, February, page 20
- William McVarland, Call for Motorglider Kit, March, page 6
- Bill McElwee with Jeff Bushnell, A Do-Able (Briegleb BG-12) Project, March, page 32
- S.O. Jenko, Elaborates on (Early Days) Talk, May, page 7
- Paul W. Souder, A Unique Sailplane (XHPK-1, Human Powered Kite), October, page 4
- Dave Hudnut, A Return to Harris Hill: Notes from the 1991 SHA Workshop, December, page 44
- Humor
- Ralph Jones, One Solution to (Focused Sunlight) Problem, March, page 5
- George Thelen, a Visit to Squawking Eagle, May, page 41
- Instruction
- Mike Steinberger, My Favorite Lesson (Thermaling), March, page 2
- Dean Carswell, Revise Pilot Training, April, page 3
- John Wren, Comments on Pilot Training, April, page 5
- Charles (Red) Jones, Thanks to Instructor, May, page 3
- L.C. Tarleton, Needed Some Help, August, page 4
- Dean Carswell, Instructors Need Experience, November, page 3
- Results of Instructors' Questionnaire, November, page 12
- Ground Schools
- T. Guy Spencer, Jr., Appreciates (CFIG) Clinics, January, page 5
- Donald S. Hobel, Good Idea for Growth (Community College Course), December, page 4
- Instruments
- An Integrated Camera Barograph System, July, page 37
- Mike Adams, Compass Input and the Computer Debate, October, page 28
- Arleen Coleson, Barograph Calibration Laboratories, Foreign Pilots Badge & Record Claims, & Record Deadlines, November, page 46
- Barographs
- Peter Saundby, Early Variometers (Dunt Indicators), March, page 5
- Arleen Coleson, EW. Barographs, March, page 46
- Insurance
- Pat Costello, An Insurance Failure Strikes the SSA.. but All is Not Lost, July, page 32
- Fred McLemore, Insurance - Another View, November, page 3
- International
- Erik Nelson, Cambrai, 1989 (First Junior European Championships), June, page 33
- Simine Short, The Internationals, Combining Soaring and Philately!, July, page 19
- Australia
- Jan Scott, Gliding in Australia by Allan Ash, January, page 13
- Ed Neffinger, Soaring Down Under Tocumwal Aerodrome, NS.W., Australia, May, page 35
- Janet Hider Smith, Women Invited to Australian Event, July, page 6
- Sites
- European Rallye Announced, February, page 9
- Poland Invites American Pilots, February, page 10
- O.M. (Alex) Bilaniuk, Soaring in the Ukraine, March, page 26
- Ronald R. Hodge, More Soaring in Ukraine, May, page 3
- Hans Hutz, First Flight - First Solo, Memories from Yesteryear (Stuttgart 1953), May, page 47
- Russian Gliding Experience Available, June, page 12
- Erik Nelson, Cambrai, 1989 (First Junior European Championships), June, page 33
- Z. Korius, Lithuanian Plant Falls Victim, August, page 3
- Karl H. Striedieck, From Wiener-Neustadt to Lithuania, August, page 36
- Ukraine
- Ronald R. Hodge, More Soaring in Ukraine, May, page 3
- International Gliding Commission (IGC)
- Bernald S. Smith, Bungee Launch in the 90's (1991 IGC Meeting Report), June, page 14
- Launching
- Aerotow
- Mitch Hudson, Low Tow and Tow Rope (Length)s, January, page 6
- Ernie Diaz, Yet Another View on Air Brakes, February, page 6
- Juan Batch, Double Release Failure, April, page 33
- George Thelen, Where to Go on Tow (or Gone Fishin'), by Brian Shoemaker, June, page 45
- Gary Phillips, Likes Article and Safety Corner, July, page 3
- Mark Savage, Against Practicing Double Release Failure, July, page 10
- C.C. Flora, Double Release Failure Debated, July, page 12
- Charles M. Jamieson, Towing Angles Discussed, September, page 3
- Dan Dreeben, Favors Intentional Rope Break, November, page 10
- Ground Launch
- Tow Launch Systems, USA, May, page 38
- Maintenance and Improvements
- AIN Plastics Catalog 91, February, page 45
- Phil Ecklund, Experienced Some (Bent Pushrod) Problems, March, page 5
- Stewart Aleshire, NDH (in Your Logbook May Be Only) = NDDH???, April, page 31
- Aland Adams, So You Want To Buy A(Used) Fiberglass Sailplane?, May, page 30
- John Joss, Agrees with (Logbook) Documentation (Comments by Aleshire), July, page 4
- Arthur Rosen, Liked the Saiplane Purchase Article (by Adams), July, page 5
- George Powell, Wild Ride in a (Fabric Wing) 1-26, July, page 8
- Robert D. Stephens, Comments on (Logbook) Damage History, July, page 11
- Richard H. Johnson, Wax and Gel Coat, September, page 4
- J. Earle Johnson, Ka-7 or K-7?, December, page 2
- Jon Held, Survey on High Altitude Damage (to Fiberglass), December, page 9
- (Dresser) Tire and Rubber CoAdds New Line, December, page 11
- Meteorology
- Charles V. Lindsay, Using Weather Radar Observations, January, page 40
- Charles V. Lindsay, Weather Warnings, February, page 26
- Charles V. Lindsay, Contact Pan Am for Weather Information, April, page 2
- Fred C. Blair, A Bad Dream Comes True, April, page 22
- Charles V. Lindsay, (Public) TV Weather Programs, July, page 28
- Charles V. Lindsay, Using Forecast Made for the General Public, November, page 40
- Halos
- Ed Beck, A Very Unusual Soaring Photograph ("Circular Rainbow"), December, page 14
- Lightning
- George Thelen, You Light Up My Life, December, page 45
- Models
- Fernando J. Rueda, Needs Some Help (pre-WWII Glider 3-Views), March, page 4
- Modifications
- Steve Lindenbaum, Of Wings and Things (Winglets), January, page 3
- Motorgliders
- Moni Motorglider
- Ronald Wright, Moni Organization Reactivates, January, page 3
- Motorgliding
- Proposed FAA Dimona (Service Life and Fuel Tanks) Update, January, page 17
- Gerhard Waibel, The ASW-24E Motorglider, February, page 32
- Waiver of Rules Sought (for Motorgliders), June, page 14
- Jack Glendening, Get-Home-Itis, August, page 41
- Jim Gallagher, Attention Pilots Interested in Self-Launching Sailplanes (80-hp Engine in Old Two-Seater), October, page 10
- George Thelen, Motorgliders, November, page 43
- Museums
- John Ludowitz, Museum of Flying (Santa Monica, CA), January, page 36
- L.B. Clapham, Jr., Adds to (Museum of Flight) History, March, page 2
- Gliders Featured at Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame, March, page 10
- National Aeronautic Association
- Mal Gross, NAA Corner, February, page 13
- Mal Gross, NAA Corner, June, page 17
- Mal Gross, NAA Corner, October, page 19
- Obituaries
- Paul A. Schweizer, In Memoriam: Emil A. (Moe) Lehecka, January, page 12
- Bill Ray, In Memoriam: Steve Sherry, February, page 10
- Bertha Ryan, In Memoriam: Paul Bikle-A Giant of a Man, April, page 11
- Cliff Oliver, In Memoriam: Leslie Neal, April, page 13
- Sam Crane, In Memoriam: Robert P. Grey, May, page 11
- Dent Broome, In Memoriam: Raymond A. Young, Jr., May, page 11
- In Memoriam: Alan James Yarmey, May, page 12
- Louis Aull, The Loss of a Soaring Friend (Bob Grey), June, page 2
- Harry C. Higgins, In Memoriam: Joseph M. Robertson, August, page 12
- Steve Miller, In Memoriam: Earl Hopkins, Sr., August, page 12
- Mary Beuby, In Memoriam: William C.Beuby, August, page 12
- Bruce Carmichael, Remembering Ray (Parker), August, page 24
- Tonk Mills, In Memoriam: Dr. Charles Henning, October, page 14
- Hugh Damron, He Remembers (Ray Parker) Too, November, page 2
- Editor, Correction Noted (for Joe Robertson), November, page 4
- In Memoriam: William Frank Kelsey, November, page 19
- Karl Striedieck, In Memoriam: Rudolf Kaiser, December, page 11
- In Memoriam: Thomas Page, December, page 18
- Gene Hammond, In Memoriam: Falk Hoffman, December, page 22
- Bertha M. Ryan, Paul Bikle - The Man; The Legend (1916-1991), December, page 27
- OSTIV
- Mike Steinberger, OSTIV Membership is Available, December, page 8
- Parachutes
- Allen Silver, How to Care for Your Expensive Cushion, February, page 30
- Fred C. Blair, A Bad Dream Comes True, April, page 22
- Allen Silver, Security Update, May, page 2
- Allen Silver, Before You Buy a Parachute, August, page 27
- Parachute Changes of Interest to Soaring Pilots, November, page 20
- People
- Paul Bikle
- Bertha M. Ryan, Paul Bikle - The Man; The Legend (1916-1991), December, page 27
- Joe Robertson
- Editor, Correction Noted (for Joe Robertson), November, page 4
- Photography
- An Integrated Camera Barograph System, July, page 37
- Philip A. Petmecky, Trouble with (Battery Operated 35mm) Cameras, October, page 10
- Photo-Pod-The Remote Wingtip Camera, October, page 43
- Physiology
- Medical Condition
- Stephen DuPont, On Age and Safety, January, page 6
- George Thelen, Letters (on Age and Spin Training), January, page 45
- Steven McCormick, Response (on Meniere's Disease) is Gratifying, February, page 8
- Robert W. Bailey, Getting Back into the Air, February, page 43
- A. Colin McKinley, Input Concerning "Flying and Age", April, page 3
- Walter Leu, In Defense of Older Pilots, April, page 3
- Ned Wilson, Age and Flying: Another View, April, page 4
- Val Brain, The Graying of Gliding, April, page 25
- John Bender, A Gathering of Eagles, June, page 3
- Les Sebald, Old Pilots Can Still Fly, June, page 10
- Guy Ford Byars, Soaring Radiation Hazard, June, page 29
- Art Roshner, Age Gap but No Generation Gap, July, page 2
- Robert Gillian, Senior Pilot Still Very Active, July, page 2
- J.M.W. Fletcher, Older Pilot Still Feels, Flies Young, July, page 9
- Colin Marsh, On Age and Flying, August, page 6
- Bob Moore, The Aging Pilot, September, page 2
- Val Brain, Clarification on Age Discrimination, October, page 3
- Dieter (Derek) Plapp, Flying, Age and Crashes, October, page 11
- Alex Strojnik, Old is Relative, December, page 4
- Poems and Poetry
- Stephen West, Sailors of the Wind, January, page 17
- Posters
- The 1991 World Soaring Championship Poster, September, page 38
- Publications
- Karen Willet, Call for Articles, May, page 11
- Articles Still Needed for Special April Issue, August, page 11
- Attention Clubs, Sites, and Business Members - New Directory..Coming!, November, page 12
- Special Issue of Magazine (Directory of Soaring Sites) Update, December, page 11
- Publicity
- Glider Pilot on Japanese (Prime Time) TV., January, page 16
- Ralph Jones, It Sometimes Backfires, April, page 5
- Banners for Oshkosh Available, July, page 14
- Michell Deutsch, Good Publicity, October, page 7
- Restorations
- Raul Blacksten, Assistance Needed (Senior Albatross Photos, Details), August, page 8
- Bowlus SP-1 on Display, December, page 11
- Retrieves
- Mike Vinson, The Turtle sticks his Neck Out, April, page 47
- Safety
- George Thelen, a Visit to Squawking Eagle, May, page 41
- George Thelen, Where to Go on Tow (or Gone Fishin'), by Brian Shoemaker, June, page 45
- Stephen DuPont, Sitting Duck, August, page 7
- George Thelen, The Top Ten (Safety Rules Broken), October, page 44
- Accidents/Incidents
- Tim Mara, Used Parachute Sale (after LS_1 bailout), January, page 24
- George Thelen, More Letters (on Stall/Spin Accident), February, page 46
- Wayne La Com, A Painful Lesson (Open Canopy), March, page 22
- George Thelen, Accident Reporting, March, page 43
- Steve Ohnigian, Also Lost Canopy, May, page 6
- Linda Charlton, Canopy Latches Can Open, June, page 8
- David Houston, Thinks Landout Experience Vital, July, page 4
- George Powell, Wild Ride in a (Fabric Wing) 1-26, July, page 8
- George Thelen, Spoilers, by Don Antelman, September, page 42
- Cas Nowakowski, Opening of Astir Canopy in Flight, October, page 2
- Cockpit
- George Thelen, Ergonomics, by Robert Vanderbei & Vic Saudek, August, page 47
- Collision Avoidance
- Walter Leu, Difficult to Spot (Color), February, page 3
- Richard H. Johnson, Battery Powered Sailplane Strobe Light Evaluation, February, page 40
- Stalls/Spins
- George Thelen, Letters (on Age and Spin Training), January, page 45
- George Thelen, More Letters (on Stall/Spin Accident), February, page 46
- Sailplanes
- New "Affordable" Two-Seat Training Sailplane Headed for USA, January, page 15
- Can You Identify?, February, page 14
- Can You Identify?, March, page 12
- Can You Identify?, November, page 22
- Solaire Distributor for SZD Sailplanes, December, page 18
- Blanik L-13
- George Thelen, Letters (on Age and Spin Training), January, page 45
- Celstar GA-1
- Peter Celliers, (Celstar GA-1) Medals Clarified, March, page 4
- Celstar GA-1 Awarded Type Certificate, March, page 10
- Design
- Donald and Eric Roberts, (USA) Bid for the World (Class Design), October, page 20
- Glaser-Dirks
- DG-500
- DG-500 Now Certified by LBA, March, page 9
- Certification (LBA) for DG-500M, June, page 12
- Derek Piggott, Flying the DG500M, June, page 37
- DG-600
- DG Information 2/91, DG-600/18 Evolution, September, page 5
- DG-600M Now Type Certified (by LBA), September, page 6
- Lak-12
- Bert Kolotilin, New LAK Distributor, May, page 11
- Production/Availability
- Stephen duPont, Thermals and Sailplane Cost Response, May, page 7
- Tom Franklin, To Build Sailplanes in North America, June, page 4
- Sridhar Rao, Economics and Sailplane Manufacturing, July, page 11
- Donald Hobel, One Member Takes Action (Contacts Congressmen), August, page 8
- Jim Maupin, Sailplane Development and Some Comment on Costs, August, page 39
- Paul Baur, A Point Made From Germany, November, page 9
- William S. Brewer, Proposal for Manufacturing, November, page 11
- PZL Krosno
- Press Release PZL Krosno KR-03A Trainer Receives US Type Certificate, October, page 17
- Schleicher
- ASH-26E
- Peter F. Selinger, ASH-26E - The 18-Meter Sailplane with 18-Meter Span, November, page 37
- ASW-24
- Gerhard Waibel, The ASW-24E Motorglider, February, page 32
- ASW-27
- Peter F. Selinger, ASW-27 - Successor to the ASW-20, August, page 33
- Schweizer
- 1-23
- Jim Chizick, Looking for a Benefactor (to Donate Bickle's Schweizer 1-23E to NSM), January, page 3
- SGS 1-23
- Corwin Sharp, Calling All 1-23 (Owner)'s, December, page 3
- SGS 1-23D
- Pete Orengo, Flight of Sundiver (My Schweizer 1-23D), July, page 3
- SGS 1-26
- W.L. Anderson, A 1-26'er Responds, March, page 7
- Marion C. Cruce, Loops, Technology and the 1-26, May, page 6
- Gary Swift, 1-26'ers Need Response, May, page 8
- George Powell, Wild Ride in a (Fabric Wing) 1-26, July, page 8
- Tom Elmore, The Odyssey of (Schweizer 1-36) 3617Q, July, page 36
- SGS 2-32
- Dan Matzke, A Schweizer 2-32 low over Crystal, CA, August, cover
- TG-2
- Jeff Byard, The Life and Times of a TG-2, June, page 18
- World Class Sailplane
- Ray Speicher, Symposium (on Design and Construction) Proposed, February, page 4
- W.L. Anderson, A 1-26'er Responds, March, page 7
- Oran W. Nicks, World Class Report, Results of Phase 1 Design Competition, June, page 26
- Donald and Eric Roberts, (USA) Bid for the World (Class Design), October, page 20
- Don Roberts, The Beat Goes On! a Cygnet-World Class Update, December, page 35
- Saiplanes
- Cherokee
- Ira Bliedon, Look at Their Faces, September, page 2
- Sites
- David L. Robinson, The Last Tow, June, page 42
- Craig Reinholt, Appreciates Cascade Soaring, July, page 10
- Black Forest
- Famous Site (Black Forest) Records 10,000th Flight, September, page 6
- Crazy Creek
- Crazy Creek Soaring Up and Going, December, page 18
- Ephrata
- Billy Hill, An Ephrata (WA) Soaring Season, May, page 29
- Minden
- Pete Williams, Minden is Alive and Well, August, page 3
- Uvalde
- Lana Tolleson, Uvalde (TX) at the Ready (1991) World Soaring Championships Here We Come, July, page 17
- Soaring Society of America
- SSA Membership Elects Five New Regional Directors, January, page 18
- Six will serve one year terms as Director-at-Large, January, page 18
- The 1991 Officers and Directors of the Soaring Society of America, February, page 12
- Re-alignment Discussed, May, page 12
- SSA Board of Director Report, May, page 13
- Candidates for Regional Director, August, page 13
- Six Selected to Serve One Year Term as Director-At- Large, November, page 12
- SSA Members Elect 9 New Directors, November, page 12
- SSA Offices to be Closed, December, page 10
- SSA Films (Undergoing Restoration at NSM), December, page 10
- SSA Board Meets in Hobbs, December, page 17
- Annual Report
- Judy Lincoln, For Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1990, March, page 13
- Board of Directors Meetings
- Gordon J. Munro, Questions At-Large Process, March, page 4
- Guy Harrison, Our Busy (SSA) President, May, page 9
- James W. Cox, Board vs Competition Pilots, June, page Jun
- Bob Tinkham, In Defense of At-Large Process, June, page 8
- Larry Sanderson, Perspective: How Do Items Get on the Agenda?, July, page 40
- Gordon J. Munro, A Response to an At-Large Response, August, page 9
- Judy Lincoln, Another Voice on Wing Loading (& Directors-At-Large), August, page 9
- Membership
- Walt Darran, Self-Policing is Needed, March, page 6
- Officers and Board of Directors
- Gene Hammond, Congrats to New Director (Bob Nady of Region 7), February, page 4
- President's Report
- Larry Sanderson, Perspective: SSA's Ever Changing Faces, January, page 39
- Larry Sanderson, Perspective: How Do Items Get on the Agenda?, July, page 40
- Solicitations
- Jim Chizick, Looking for a Benefactor (to Donate Bickle's Schweizer 1-23E to NSM), January, page 3
- Mike Koerner, Gliders Wanted (for WSC91), January, page 18
- Martha Jacobs, Need Some Summer Help (from a Brit)?, February, page 3
- Mike Koerner, Gliders Wanted (for WSC91), February, page 9
- Fernando J. Rueda, Needs Some Help (pre-WWII Glider 3-Views), March, page 4
- Tom Morgan, Mosquito Pilots and Owners, March, page 7
- Juergen Gayda, (German - USA) Exchange Wanted, April, page 2
- Thomas Kemmerer, (West German) Looking for Pen Pal, April, page 8
- Mike Koerner, Urgent! Urgent! More Sailplanes Needed for (1991) World Championships, April, page 11
- Allan Adams, Help Asked for Youth in Soaring (to form Club), July, page 5
- Joe Naebe, Attention LK and LP Owners, August, page 3
- Raul Blacksten, Assistance Needed (Senior Albatross Photos, Details), August, page 8
- Jim Gallagher, Attention Pilots Interested in Self-Launching Sailplanes (80-hp Engine in Old Two-Seater), October, page 10
- Richard H. Benbough, Needs Registration Number (of Howard Morrison's Bowlus Baby Albatross), November, page 11
- Aaron Johnson, (Youth) Needs Useful Input (on Sailplane Specs), December, page 2
- Corwin Sharp, Calling All 1-23 (Owner)'s, December, page 3
- Stamps
- Simine Short, The Internationals, Combining Soaring and Philately!, July, page 19
- Techniques
- Checklists
- George Thelen, Clear the Area, by E. Douglas Whitehead, April, page 41
- Cross Country Soaring
- Edmund G. Stevens, Interested in (Henry Combs') Long Flights, January, page 8
- Outlandings
- Wayne La Com, A Painful Lesson (Open Canopy), March, page 22
- David Houston, Thinks Landout Experience Vital, July, page 4
- George Thelen, Wires, by Dick Carter, July, page 42
- Patterns and Landings
- George Thelen, Clear the Area, by E. Douglas Whitehead, April, page 41
- Gary Phillips, Likes Article and Safety Corner, July, page 3
- Thermals and Thermaling
- Mike Steinberger, My Favorite Lesson (Thermaling), March, page 2
- Stephen duPont, Thermals and Sailplane Cost Response, May, page 7
- Wave Flying
- John J. Magish, Just Do It.. The Wave in Retrospect, February, page 37
- Bill Stewart, Practical Wave Flying revised edby Mark Palmer, June, page 12
- Paul Conway, A Wave Check-Out Ride, August, page 29
- Trailers
- Schreder Trailer is Back in Production, February, page 9
- Phil Ecklund, Experienced Some (Bent Pushrod) Problems, March, page 5
- Ultralights
- Paul W. Souder, A Unique Sailplane (XHPK-1, Human Powered Kite), October, page 4
- Vintage Aircraft
- Vintage Sailplane (4th Western) Regatta Scheduled (for Hemet, CA), May, page 11
- Linn Buell, 18th International Vintage Glider Rally (Keiheuvel, Belgium), June, page 23
- Oral History Project Begun (by VSA), November, page 16
- VSA (Gross) Award Goes to Byard, November, page 16
- Wing Loading
- Carl Ekdahl, Questions (Striedieck's) Percentages, April, page 2
- C. O'Callaghan, Laments 9-Pound Vote, June, page 10
- Karl H. Striedieck, Guess What? 9-lb Wing Loading, June, page 11
- Chris O'Callaghan, Let Me Set the Record Straight (versus Ekdahl on Wing Loading), June, page 11
- Phil Petmecky, Wingloading and Directors-At-Large, August, page 6
- Wally Raisanen, You Guessed It - More on Wing Loading, August, page 8
- Steve DuPont, More Comments Concerning Directors and Wing Loading, September, page 4
- Ivan Jaszlics, Politics versus Progress or 9 lb Wing Loading, October, page 2
- Eric Greenwell, Panel Member Responds, November, page 10
- Wing Span
- Wally Raisanen, Following the Rules (on Wing Span), October, page 4
- Winglets
- Steve Lindenbaum, Of Wings and Things (Winglets), January, page 3
- Peter Masak, Technology (of Winglets) Praised, March, page 3
- Youth
- Emil Kissel, More Youth Photos, January, page 6
- John H. Campbell, SSA Youth Survey, January, page 33
- John H. Campbell, Knauff and Grove Youth Scholarship (1990 Winner is Catherine Cico), March, page 11
- Scott Dellinger, Report from the Younger Set, April, page 4
- Junior National Champion (for 1990 is Sean Franke), April, page 11
- USA Junior World Team, April, page 11
- Erik Nelson, Cambrai, 1989 (First Junior European Championships), June, page 33
- Niccolo D. Della Pina, A Dream Come True (14-Year-Old Niccolo D. Della Penna Solos), October, page 3
- Junior World's (1991 in Sweden)Results, October, page 14
- Aaron Johnson, (Youth) Needs Useful Input (on Sailplane Specs), December, page 2
- No subject
- Lou Hoffman, A View along the Sierras just West of Lone Pine, CA from a Libelle, January, cover
- Larry Tudor, Ultralight Soaring with Grob 103 above Hobbs, NM during Hobbs Hang Gliding Festival in July 1990, February, cover
- Lynn Karlin, John Mahoney flying the Redtail Salto over Bluehill, Maine last Fall, March, cover
- Julian Audette Flying his Schweizer 1-23G over Cook's Airfield, Pincher Creek on April 13, 1962, April, cover
- Mark D. La Ciura, Pawnee Towplane over CA, "The Tow Pilot and his Ever-Faithful Towplane are the Forgotten Heroes of Most Soaring Contests", May, cover
- Fred Fourcher, The Golden Rays of a Sunset are Reflected in the Glossy Contours of a Flberglass Wing, June, cover
- Steve Hines, Collage of High Performance Fiberglass Ships and WSC 91 Uvalde, TX logo, July, cover
- Scott S. Ford, SSA Member Provides Informative Program (to Florida Aero Club), August, page 12
- Chuck O'Mahony, US Soaring Team with U.S. Flags for WSC91 in Uvalde, TX, September, cover
- Steve Hines, Eric Mozer, in a Ventus C, Flies Past the Finish Gate during the 15-Meter Nationals, October, cover
- Mark D. La Ciura, ASW-20 Flying over Windmills in the Tehachapi Valley, CA, November, cover
- Jochen Kruse, His Condor IV, the Seventh built by Schleicher, Inflight, December, cover
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