Soaring Magazine Index for 2003 organized by author

The contents have all been re-entered by hand, so there are going to be typos and confusion between author and subject, etc...
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Department, Columns, or Sections of the magazine are indicated within parentheses '( )'.
Subject, and sub-subject, are indicated within square brackets '[ ]'.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, V, W, None

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Acharua, Sanjay
Flying over the Sierra Nevada (Covers) [People\Bob Hupe; Sites\Sierra Nevada], February, cover
Arnold, Buck
SSA and Pacific Soaring Counsel Team up in Reno (Soaring News) [Publicity], November, page 10

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Bard, Roger G.
Mid-West Sailplane Regatta (Covers) [Competitions\Local], June, cover
Bednarik, Ed
Soaring in Hawai (SSA Mail) [Sites\Dillingham], January, page 3
Benetti-Longhini, Leo
Dolomiti (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Mountain Soaring; International\Italy], July, page 34
Blades, Matt
The Light Lunch: An Alimentary Guide for the Novice X-C Pilot or a Moveable Feast (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country; Instruction\Cross Country Soaring], May, page 38
Brickner, Cindy
Political Action Begins at Home (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Advocacy], June, page 24
Serial and Parallel Tasks (SSA Mail) [Instruction], September, page 4
Brown, Pat
GHSA Completes Hangar Project (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Construction\Hangars], January, page 9
Bushouse, Gary P.
Thank You, Jayne Reid (SSA Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Launching\Tow Plane Let Down], May, page 3
Byard, Jeff
N1900M - The Weihe (Feature Articles) [History\Weihe], March, page 34
Byars, Ed
The Hangar-Flying Project (Soaring News), March, page 8

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Campbell, John H. (a.k.a. John Campbell)
Thanks for the Generosity (Soaring News) [Donations], January, page 6
Kolstad Award Winners (Soaring News) [Awards\Youth], April, page 8
Carmichael, Bruce H. (a.k.a. Bruce Carmichael, B.H. Carmichael, B. Carmichael)
Hangar Flying Project A Short Hop (Milestones), March, page 49
Carswell, Dean
SSA Master Cross-Country Instructor Program Update (Soaring News) [Instruction\Techniques\Cross Country], March, page 4
TSA's New Year Training Seminar, 2003 (Soaring News) [Instruction\Texas], March, page 8
Growing Soaring (Editorial|Vice Chairman's Column) [Soaring Society of America\Editorial], May, page 2
The Alisport Silent-IN (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Silent], May, page 33
An Instructor's Thoughts on Flying the DG-1000S (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000S], September, page 19
Carswell, Tammie
Young TSA Member Aloft (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo; Youth], June, page 38
Cepak, Bryan
You're Gonna Do What? (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring\Texas], March, page 38
Chantiles, Dean
Appreciates Letter (SSA Mail) [Airspace], December, page 4
Chism, Linda
New Birth of Aviation Exhibit (Soaring News) [Museums], November, page 6
Clarke, Ron
Even Some "Flatlanders" Can Tell (SSA Mail) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], June, page 3
Return to Kitty Hawk (Feature Articles), October, page 31
Cole, Dan
2003 Region 5 North Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 5 North, Perry, SC], July, page 5
Coleson, Arleen (a.k.a. A. Coleson)
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], January, page 38
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], February, page 42
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], March, page 42
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], April, page 42
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], May, page 43
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], June, page 40
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], July, page 45
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], August, page 44
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], September, page 45
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], October, page 45
Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], November, pages 44-45
Compton, Burt
Current and Proficient (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Launching\Aerotow; Instruction\Towing], April, page 16
Hot Day Aerotows (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Instruction\Aerotows], June, page 10
Visiting Pilots: Your Towpilot Has a Few Questions (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Safety\Towing], August, page 18
(Tow Pilots' Corner) [Launching\Towing], October, page 9
Glider Sounds (Soaring News) [Art], December, page 8
The Standard Aerotow Signals (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Launching\Aerotow; Instruction\Towing], December, pages 10-11
Corbell, Philip T. (a.k.a. Phil Corbell)
Arizona Wing's Newest Pilot (Milestones) [Instruction; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\CAP], April, page 43
A New Pilot in Arizona (Milestones) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\CAP; People\Tanya Brink], September, page 44
Costello, Pat
Terrorism Insurance for Aircraft (Feature Articles) [Insurance], May, page 31
Cowie, Lee and Mary
Air Force Pilot - Glider Pilot (Milestones), March, page 48

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Dalbom, Chuck
You Only Go Around Once (Milestones), March, page 48
Davenport, Joward
Boxing the Wake and Maintaining Tow Position (SSA Mail) [Launching\Aerotow; Instruction\Aerotow], July, page 3
Davis, Karen
2003 Region 9 Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 9], October, page 7
Davis, Ray
Great Birthday Present (Milestones) [Instruction\Youth], April, page 43
Deane, Peter
One Big Rush! A 750 km Speed Record Flight from Minden (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring\Minden], April, page 38
The PASCO League (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Competitions\Local], July, page 19
DeNaples, Pat
Competition, Camaraderie and Coconuts (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Competitions\1-26; Sites\Caesar Creek, Ohio], December, pages 32-37
Disma, Hans
Changes in Competition Soaring (SSA Mail) [Competitions], February, page 3
Dunlop, Jim
Salida, Colorado Tow Plane (SSA Mail) [Launching\Towplane; Sites\Salida], July, page 4

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Editor
World's Longest Glider Flight (Soaring News) [Awards\Long Flights; International\Argentina], January, page 4
World Class World Championship Contest Site Changed (Soaring News) [Competitions\Nitra], January, page 4
A New Duo Discus (Soaring News) [Sailplanes], February, page 4
Giant Thermal Generator Planned for Australia (Soaring News), March, page 4
WSPA Bid Correction (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], March, page 8
Reese Center No Longer Available for Soaring Contests (Soaring News) [Sites\Reese, Texas], April, page 6
New Author for Tow Pilots' Corner (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Magazine], April, page 10
3000-km Flight in South America (Soaring News) [Awards\Records; Techniques\Cross Country Country], April, page 12
Correction (Soaring News) [Competitions\Tonopah], April, page 12
2006 World Gliding Competition Awarded to Sweden (Soaring News) [Competitions\Sweden], May, page 5
New HpH Glider Planned (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\HpH], May, page 5
"Father of Human-Powered Flight" Honored (Soaring News) [Awards; People\Paul MacCready], June, page 5
US Team Report (Soaring News) [Competitions\World\US Team\Donations], July, page 5
First Flight of the Antares (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Antares], August, page 5
First Flight of the LS-10 (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-10], August, page 5
Contributing Editors to Soaring Magazine (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], November, page 6
SSA Directors Elected (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], November, page 6
Elber, Frauke
Tidewater Soaring Society has a Permanent Home (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Tidewater], January, page 9
Soaring Behind the Iron Curtain (Feature Articles) [History\Iron Curtain], September, page 27
Elber, Frauke; with Phyllis Wells
25 Years of Women Soaring Seminars (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], September, page 8
Ennulat, Dieter
Southern Hospitality, Patagonia Style (Feature Articles) [Awards\Badge Soaring; Sites\Argentina], June, page 16
Eslinger, Dick
Orville and Wilbur Meet Schempp-Hirth (SSA Mail) [History], August, page 3
Ewald, Joachen
Karl Friedrich Weber flying the 18-meter DG-808B with engine retracted (Covers) [Motorgliders\DG-808B], September, cover

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Fey, Klaus
Book Review Sailplane 1945-1965 by Martin Simons, Volume 2 (Soaring News) [Literature\Sailplanes], January, page 9
Fink, Paul
Photography Safety (SSA Mail) [Photography\Safety], March, page 3
Boxing the Wake (SSA Mail) [Launching\Aerotow; Instruction\Towing], April, page 3
Flugzeugbau, DG
A New Owner for LS Flugzeugbau (Soaring News) [Manufacturers], September, page 8
Fogel, Gary
Torrey Pines: An American Soaring Institution (Feature Articles) [History\Torrey Pines], January, page 24
Mid-Winter Torrey Pines Vintage Sailplane Regatta (Soaring News) [Competitions\Torrey Pines], February, page 6
Francis, James
A Win-Win Financial Strategy (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America], November, page 18

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Garner, Chip
Communications (Editorial|Vice Chairman's Column) [Editorial], July, page 2
Garnsworth, Ginny
Three Generations (Feature Articles) [History], November, page 29
Gill, John "Corky" (a.k.a. John Gill)
2002 Joseph C. Lincoln Award (Soaring News) [Awards\Badges], January, page 8
Good, John F. (a.k.a. John Good)
Parachutes for Soaring Pilots (Feature Articles) [Parachutes], March, page 22
Articles for Soaring Magazine (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Magazine], April, page 10
Mifflin Ground Launch (Feature Articles) [Launching\Autotow], September, page 33
The 28th World Gliding Championships (Feature Articles), October, page 19
Gordon, Bill
Takeoff Safety (SSA Mail) [Safety\Take-off], August, page 4
Green, Mike; with Bob Klemmedson and Bob Kuykendall
2003 24th Annual Region 11 Air Sailing Sports Class Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 11 Air Sailing], November, page 7
Greenblatt, Robert (a.k.a. Bob Greenblatt)
Installing a Transponder (Feature Articles) [Instruments], January, page 28
Overloaded (SSA Mail) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000], December, page 3

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Hanson, Rick
Youth Camps and Vacation Week (Soaring News) [Youth\Instruction], March, page 8
Hays, Jim
In the Lee Sky (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring\Bishop], February, page 32
Herold, Carl
Impressive Accomplishment (Milestones) [Instruction; People\Eric Lindbergh], August, page 42
Hoedley, Bill
My Path to Silent Wings (Feature Articles) [Instruction], July, page 28
Holighaus, Tilo
New US Schempp-Hirth Representative Named (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth], April, page 6
Holland, Ed
Have We Forgotten to Have Fun Soaring? (SSA Mail), September, page 3
Howell, Rick
ASA Soaring Camp at Alamogordo (Soaring News) [Motorgliders], September, page 7
Hug, Rod
Who's Flying (SSA Mail) [Safety], March, page 3

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Indrebo, Jase
Solo [Literature\Poetry], November, page 30
Ivans, Dennis
Thank You, Larry (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Staff; People\Larry Sanderson], May, page 4
Izuno, Kempton
Soaring, Czech Style (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\HpH; International\Czech Republic], February, page 20
Highway in the Sky (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], August, page 36

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Jacobs, Doug
Impressions of Montague [Sites\Montague, CA; Competitions\National\Standard Class], November, page 26
Jacobs, Martha
2003 Senior Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Seniors, Seminole Lake], May, page 5
Radio Frequencies (SSA Mail) [Radios], August, page 3
Johnson, Arthur F.
Question on 3000-KM Flight (SSA Mail) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], June, page 4
Johnson, Richard H. (a.k.a. Dick Johnson, Richard Johnson, R.H. Johnson, R. Johnson)
Kudos for TSA Flight Instructors (SSA Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Instruction], February, page 3
A Flight Test Evaluation of the HpH 304C Wasp Standard Class Sailplane (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\HpH 304; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], April, page 22
Gliders Help Young Eagles Soar (Soaring News) [Youth\Young Eagles], June, page 5
A Flight Test Evaluation of the HP-18 Sailplane (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Schreder\HP-18], July, page 24
A Flight Test Evaluation of the DG-1000S Sailplane (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000S], September, page 14
Johnson, Robert N.
Bicycles and Trains (SSA Mail) [Design\Wright Bros], February, page 3
Joss, John
"Dawn over Kitty Hawk", by Walter Boyne (Soaring News) [Literature\Book Review], October, page 6=7

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Kashner, Jim
SSA's Credit Card Program (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Credit Card], May, page 5
Kellet, James C. (a.k.a. J.C. Kellet, Jim Kellet, Jim C. Kellet, Jim Kellett)
Virginia's First CAP Cadet Glider Solo (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\CAP], January, page 42
Kenyon, William
A Home for Nutmeggers - Buying Freehold Airport (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Nutmeg], June, page 30
Kinne, Rodney
Two First Solo Flights in Michigan (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo], January, page 42
Kjenslie, Ingrid
20,000 and Counting (Milestones) [People\Mark Kantner], July, page 43
Klemmedson, Bob; with Mike Green and Bob Kuykendall
2003 24th Annual Region 11 Air Sailing Sports Class Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 11 Air Sailing], November, page 7
Knauff, Thomas (a.k.a. Tom Knauff, T. Knauff)
Launching Emergencies (Feature Articles) [Launching; Instruction\Launching], May, page 14
The Author Replies (SSA Mail) [Safety], August, page 4
Kolstad, Ralph
The 2002 Barron Hilton Cup - >From a Line Boy's Perspective (Feature Articles) [Soaring Event\Flying M Ranch], March, page 27
Texas Soaring Association Fund Raiser Supports Youth (Soaring News) [Fundraising; Youth], December, page 6
Krasnoff, Peter
"Marauder, Memoir of a B-26 Pilot in Europe in World War II", by Lou and Carleton Rehr (Soaring News) [People\Lou and Carleton Rehr; Literature\Book Reviews], December, pages 8-9
Kuykendall, Bob; with Bob Klemmedson and Mike Green
2003 24th Annual Region 11 Air Sailing Sports Class Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 11 Air Sailing], November, page 7

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Latner, Alexis Glenn
Club Welcome (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Soaring Club of Houston], September, page 30
Latson, John
Another Successful TSA Junior Pilot (Milestones) [Instruction\Youth], June, page 38
Linke, Hannes
Hannes Linke flying a Discus captures a Ventus 2ax flown by Chris Woods (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus 2aX], December, cover

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Mann, Fredric R., II
Freedom's Wings (Soaring News) [Soaring by Disabled], February, page 6
McAllister, Susan
Three Flying Days and a Wedding (Soaring News) [Competitions\National\Mifflin County], August, page 13
McCoskey, John
First Solo in Colorado (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo], January, page 42
McGarraugh, Barry; with Matt Michael
Woodstock - Then and Now (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Woodstock], May, page 18
McKenney, Jack
Selecting a Parachute (SSA Mail) [Parachutes], May, page 3
Michael, Matt; with Barry McGarraugh
Woodstock - Then and Now (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Woodstock], May, page 18
Miller, Jefferson
On Being a Lover, Not a Fighter (SSA Mail) [Recreational Soaring], June, page 3
Attracting Members (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Members], September, page 3
Miller, Rocky
Academy Bound (Milestones), July, page 43
Mockler, Dick
The Joy of Soaring Cross-Country (Editorial|Vice Chairman's Column) [Editorial], August, page 2
Texas Soaring Association Labor Day Race (Soaring News) [Competitions\Local], November, page 7
Moffat, George B., Jr. (a.k.a. George Moffat, G.B. Moffat, Jr., G. Moffat, George B. Moffat)
Nimbus Saga (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Marfa], July, page 12

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Nadler, Dave
Wallaby Ranch (Feature Articles) [Sites\Orlando, FL], February, page 16
Aero 2003 - Friedrichshafen, Germany (Feature Articles) [Conventions\Friedrichshafen], August, page 21
Northcraft, Steve
The 2002 World Club Class Contest (Feature Articles) [Competitions\World\Club Class; International\Musbach, Germany], February, page 27
Been Out to the Airport Lately? (Editorial|Vice Chairman's Column) [Soaring Society of America\Editorial], June, page 2

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OSTIV Press Release
Küttner Prize Raised to $10,000 (Soaring News) [Awards\OSTIV], April, page 4

P     (up to table of contents)

Patching, Alan
Tow Plane Upset (SSA Mail) [Safety\Towplanes], September, page 4
Patton, Bruce
First Solo (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo], March, page 49
Piggott, Derek (a.k.a. D. Piggott)
DG-1000/Duo Discus Observation (SSA Mail) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus], December, pages 3-4
Prator, J.C.
Sailplane Landing in Arizona (Covers) [Sites\Arizona], May, cover
Price, Kenny
First Wave Flight (Milestones) [Techniques\Wave Flight], February, page 37

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Raspet, Dave
Raspet Flight Research Laboratory - the Newest Soaring Landmark (Feature Articles) [History; Sites\Mississippi State University; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], October, page 36
Reesor, Tom
Canard Answer (SSA Mail) [Design\Wright Bros], April, page 3
Reid, Frank
The Student Who Was Not Meant to Fly (Instructors' Corner) [Instruction], January, page 20
Region 5 World Class Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 5 World Class, Bermuda High], August, page 15
Reid, Jayne
Tow Plane Let-Down Procedure (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Safety\Tow Procedures], March, page 14
Reinhardt, Manfred E. (a.k.a. Manfred Reinhardt, M. Reinhardt)
Hans Zacher (Soaring News) [People\Hans Zacher; Obituaries], October, page 5
Rogers, Matt
Solo Flight (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo], July, page 43
Rothe, Randy
Glider Art (Soaring News) [Illustrations], December, page 6
Ruprecht, Judy
SSA Leadership Changes (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], April, page 4
Getting to Know You (Feature Articles) [FAA\SSA], June, page 12
Ryan, Bertha M. (a.k.a. Bertha Ryan, B.M. Ryan, B. Ryan)
Gus Briegleb - An Icon of Soaring (Feature Articles) [People\Gus Briegleb; History], April, page 32

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Sailplane Enterprises
Great Birthday Present (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo; Youth], April, page 43
Sanderson, Larry
A Clear Window (Editorial|President's Column), February, page 2
A New Beginning (Editorial|President's Column), March, page 2
Schlosser, Karin
New Director at National Soaring Mueum (Soaring News) [Museums], May, page 7
The New National Soaring Museum (Feature Articles) [Museums; History], June, page 26
Schmutzhart, Bert
Great Issue (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], July, page 4
Scott, Jan (a.k.a. J. Scott)
Type Certificate Issued for the Scheib SF 25C Motorglider (Soaring News) [Motorgliders\SF 25C], April, page 8
Scott, Jan (a.k.a. J. Scott); with Simine Short
Book Review Rhön-Adler by Peter F. Selinger (Soaring News) [Literature], April, page 10
Scott, Wallace A. (a.k.a. Wally Scott, W. Scott)
The Preparation and Execution of Long-Distance Flights (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], May, page 24
Seaborn, W. John (a.k.a. John Seaborn)
So You Want to Fly Contests (Feature Articles) [Competitions; Instruction\Competitions], March, page 16
US Team News (Soaring News) [Competitions\World\US Team], April, page 6
Serkowski, Tom
ASH-26E in flight along the Sangre de Cristo mountains (Covers) [Sites\Sangre de Cristo], July, cover
Sheppe, Rick
HpH/Glasflugel 304C Notes (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Sailplanes\Glasflugel 304], February, page 23
Short, Jim
2003 is a Year to Celebrate (Editorial|Chairman's Column), January, page 2
Transition (Editorial|Chairman's Column), April, page 2
New Executive Director of SSA Named (Chairman's Column) [Soaring Society of America], September, page 2
Curt Lewis Appointed Illinois State Record Keeper (Soaring News) [People\Curt Lewis; Soaring Society of America\Governors], October, page 6
Helping Ourselves (Feature Articles), October, page 15
SSA Promotes Soaring at Oshkosh (Soaring News) [Publicity], November, page 9
Light Sport Aircraft Rule Signed (Soaring News) [Competitions\Air Sailing], November, page 10
Thank You for Your Service (Soaring News) [People\Billy Singleton; People\Jim Payne; People\John Murray; People\Bill Sproul], December, page 6
Short, Simine
Japan [Sailplanes\Postal Card, Season Greetings; Stamps], January, page 3
Finland, Internationals [Sailplanes\PIK-20; Stamps], February, page 3
Jugoslavia, Internationals [Sailplanes\Kosava two-seater; Stamps], March, page 3
Belgium, Belgian Aero Club [Sailplanes\Air 100 Arsenal; Stamps], April, page 3
Canada, Canadian International Air Show [Sailplanes\"Salto", Manfred Radius; Stamps], May, page 3
Austria, transportation set [Sailplanes\"Wien", Sailboats; Stamps], June, page 3
Argentina, Internationals [Sailplanes\"Skylark 3", Rolf Hossinger; Stamps], July, page 3
Switzerland [Sailplanes\Sailplane, Pro Aero Foundation; Stamps], August, page 3
Dominica [Hanggliders; History\Gliding Pioneers, Souvenir Sheet; Stamps], September, page 3
Turkey [Hangglider\Hezarfen Ahmed Celebi; Stamps], October, page 3
Australia [People\History\Lawrence Hargrave, box-kite gliders; Stamps], November, page 3
United States of America [History\Wright "Flyer"; Stamps], December, page 3
Short, Simine; with Jan Scott (a.k.a. J. Scott)
Book Review Rhön-Adler by Peter F. Selinger (Soaring News) [Literature], April, page 10
Singleton, Billy J. (a.k.a. Billy Singleton, B.J. Singleton)
Soaring Safety Foundation Report (Sailplane Safety) [Safety], January, page 44
April SSF Report (Sailplane Safety) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Sailplane Safety Foundation; Safety], April, page 46
Smith, Sharon R. (a.k.a. Sharon Smith)
Celebrating a Banner Year at TSA (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Texas Soaring Association], January, page 4
Sorenson, Ken
Rules Committee Meeting (Soaring News) [Competitions\Rules], February, page 4
Sorrell, Janet
The 2003 SSA Convention (Feature Articles) [Conventions\SSA], April, page 17
Sporty's Academy
Sporty's Academy Adds ABC Badges to Glider Program (Soaring News) [Instruction\Sporty's Academy], July, page 5
Spratt, Charlie, Jr. (a.k.a. Charlie Spratt)
Region 4 South Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Regionr South, New Castle], January, page 8
National Contests at Uvalde (Feature Articles) [Sites\Uvalde, Texas; Competitions\National\Worl Class, Uvalde; Competitions\National\Open Class, Uvalde], January, page 21
What is Best for Soaring? (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America], May, page 3
Charlie Spratt's Book (SSA Mail) [Literature], September, page 4
The Goofy Gate (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Gate], September, page 35
2003 Standard Class Nationals (Feature Articles) [Sites\Montague, CA; Competitions\National\Standard Class], November, page 26
(The Gate), November, page 60
Region 4 South Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 4 South, New Castle; Sites\New Castle, Virginia], December, pages 7-8
Fly Spanking (The Gate), December, page 60
SSA Staff
Call for SSA Director Nominations (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], April, page 8
Stauble, Peter
Flying over Mt. Washington (Covers) [Sites\Mt. Washington, NH; People\Rick Rolke], March, cover
Steen, Jack
Offspring Fledges on 14th Birthday (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo; Sites\Ionia], August, page 42
Straschil, Klaus
Safety Suggestion (SSA Mail) [Safety; Sailplanes\Blanik L-13], August, page 3
Striedieck, Karl H. (a.k.a. Karl Striedieck)
Auto Towing (SSA Mail) [Launching\Autotow], February, page 3
Bridging the Gap (Competition Corner) [Competitions], February, page 8
SSA Competition Rules Committee Call for Nominations (Soaring News) [Competitions\Rules], May, page 7
Odds and Ends (Competition Corner) [Competitions], May, page 12
Reply to On Being a Lover, Not a Fighter (SSA Mail) [Competitions], June, page 3
A Pair of Deuces (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000, Duo Discus], June, page 21
Reply to Attracting Members (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Members], September, page 3
A New Contest Site for 2004 (Soaring News) [Competitions; Sites\Parowan, Utah], September, page 8
Going It Alone (Competition Corner) [Competitions\Crews], September, page 10
The U.S. Team and the Rules (Competition Corner) [Competitions], December, page 19
Sullivan, John
Flying at Ridge Soaring Gliderport (Covers) [Techniques\Ridge Soaring; People\Lorry Charchian], April, cover

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Tarasievich, Dan
Manufacturer Product Service Bulletin Number CW03-01 (Soaring News) [Safety], September, page 7
Taylor, Clyde
National Contests at Cordele (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\18-Meter Class; Competitions\National\Open Class], August, page 31
Thelen, George
Spiral Dive at Minden (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accident Report], February, page 44
Open Canopies (Safety Corner) [Safety; Instruction], March, page 46
On the Road Again (Safety Corner) [Safety], May, page 41
Low Save (Safety Corner) [Safety], June, page 43
Pilot in Command (Safety Corner) [Safety], July, page 39
Self-Launch - What We All Need to Know (Safety Corner) [Motorgliders; Safety\Motorgliders], August, page 39
Dear Flabby (Safety Corner) [Safety], September, page 41
(Safety Corner) [Safety], October, page 42
Bracketed by Trees (Safety Corner) [Safety], November, page 41
Instructor/Student (Safety Corner) [Safety\Instruction], December, pages 40-43
Thomson, Angus
Searching for a Tow plane (SSA Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Launching\Tow Planes], May, page 4
Thomson, Janet
Big Day for Yound Lady (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo], May, page 45
Thornton, Richard
(Covers) [Sites\Tehachapi], August, cover
Slingsby Grasshopper at Tehachapi, California (Covers) [Sailplanes\Slingsby Grasshopper], November, cover
Toporova, Valentina
Greetings from Ukraine (SSA Mail) [International\Ukraine], April, page 3

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Vihlen, Ryan
Ryan's Journey (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring\Texas], February, page 34

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Wander, Bob
Accurate Landings as Easy as 1-2-3 (Beginners' Corner) [Instruction\Landings], January, page 16
The Traffic Pattern (Beginners' Corner) [Safety\Instruction], March, page 12
Undershoots and Overshoots (Beginners' Corner) [Instruction\Landings], May, page 11
Landing: Serial Task or Parallel Task? (Beginners' Corner) [Instruction\Landings], July, page 9
Thermaling, Part I (Beginners' Corner) [Techniques\Thermals; Instruction\Thermals], November, page 36
Warshaw, Raphael
What is Best for Soaring (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America], July, page 3
Welles, Paddy S. (a.k.a. Paddy Welles, Paddy S. Wells)
Strum und Drang: A Challenging Sports and World Class National Championship (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\Sports Class; Competitions\National\World Class; Sites\Elmira], September, page 22
Wells, Phyllis
Sad News (SSA Mail) [WSPA\Gus Briegleb], March, page 3
Contest Sponsorship Offered (Soaring News) [Competitions], March, page 8
First Solo (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo; WSPA], May, page 45
Wells, Phyllis; with Frauke Elber
25 Years of Women Soaring Seminars (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], September, page 8
Westbrook, Mick
Buttons Poppin' (Feature Articles) [Youth], June, page 35
Williams, Ernest, III
Soaring on Film (SSA Mail) [Photography], March, page 3
Williams, Nyal
Anti-Trophy (SSA Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Awards], April, page 3
Williams, Peter A. (a.k.a. Pete Williams, Peter Williams)
Soaring a Motorglider in Nebraska (Motorglider Corner) [Motorgliders], February, page 10
First Timer's (Motorglider Corner) [Motorgliders; Instruction\Motorgliders], April, page 14
Piloting Techniques (Motorgliding Corner) [Instruction], July, page 10
Battery Power for Motorgliders (Motorgliding Corner) [Motorgliders\Battery Power], September, page 12
Lethal Distractions (Motorglider Corner) [Motorgliders], November, page 37
Wills, Gavin
Mountain Convergences (Feature Articles) [Meteorology], March, page 32
Wilson, Jack
Flap and Spoiler Confusion (SSA Mail) [Instruction\Check List], June, page 4
Winters, Kathleen
Winter Getaway (Feature Articles) [Sites\Gardner, FL\Lennox Flight School], February, page 17
Woods, Christopher (a.k.a. Chris Woods)
Winter Haven (Covers) [Aerobatics; Sites\Winter Haven], January, cover
Soaring on Film (Feature Articles) [Photography], January, page 30
The Author Responds (SSA Mail) [Photography], March, page 3
El Mirage Soaring Video (Soaring News) [Video\El Mirage], July, page 5
The Kitty Hawk Monument captured from the vantage point of a Shempp-Hirth Ventus 2 (Covers) [Sites\Kitty Hawk; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus 2], October, cover
Soaring on Film, Part II (Feature Articles) [Film], December, pages 12-15
Woodyard, Ed
Reflections Through My Windshielf (Feature Articles) [Crewing], November, page 21
Wright, C. Dennis (a.k.a. Dennis Wright)
Don't Shoot the Messenger (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], November, page 2
President of NAA Visits SSA Headquarters (Soaring News) [NAA], November, page 10
A Chill Wind, a Warm Hearth and Something to Think About (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], December, page 1
What Did You Do for Your Fall Vacation? (Feature Articles) [Instruction], December, pages 23-26
The Eagle Fund Drive - Two Reasons to participate (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Fundraising], December, pages 38-40
Wyman, Jack
New SSA Governor for Michigan (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Governor\Michigan], August, page 6

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Interesting Lesson (SSA Mail) [Instruction\Safety], January, page 3
The Hangar-Flying Project (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine\Cartoons], January, page 10
US Representative for SEEYOU Flight Display Software (Soaring News) [Computers and the Internet\SeeYou], January, page 10
Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], January, page 42
2002 Regional and National Contest Winners (Feature Articles) [Competitions], February, page 12
Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], February, page 37
Generous Support Received for Annual Fund from SSA Members (Milestones) [Soaring Society of America\Donations], February, page 38
Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], March, page 48
Call for Photographs (Soaring News) [Photography\SSA], April, page 10
The SSA Annual Awards (Feature Articles) [Instruction\First Solo; Awards], April, page 29
Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], April, page 43
Call for Entries (SSA Mail) [Calendar\Photography], May, page 4
Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], May, page 45
Fast Approaching (Soaring News) [Calendar\Photography], June, page 5
Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], June, page 38
Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], July, page 44
Gliding and Motorgliding Online Magazine (Soaring News) [Literature], August, page 5
SSA Director Nominations (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], August, page 6
Soaring Society of America Selects New Executive Director (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], August, page 16
Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], August, page 42
Kevin Christner Awarded the Michael Wallace Memorial Scholarship Grant (Milestones) [Awards\Youth], August, page 42
Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], September, page 44
(Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], October, page 2
Duo Discus Airworthiness Directive (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus], October, page 5
Glider Factory Fires (Soaring News) [Manufacturers], October, page 5
Bermnald Smith Awarded FAI Bronze Medal (Soaring News) [Awards\FAI Bronze Medal; People\Bernald Smith], October, page 6
A Chance to Show your Photographic Skill (Soaring News) [Solicitation; Photography], December, page 6
2003 Regional and National Contest Winners (Soaring News) [Competitions\National; Competitions\Regional], December, pages 20-22
Air Sports Expo: Atlanta, GA Feburay 5-7 2004 (Advertisement) [Conventions], December, pages 27-30
Final Glide (Milestones) [People\Don Dorrell; People\Phillip Petmecky; Obituaries], December, page 46
Soaring Moments (Milestones) [People\Quay Snyder; People\Randy Rothe; People\Chris Rothe; People\Jay Jay Huffstetler; People\Mary Huffstetler; People\Roger Lewis; People\Tom Kelley; People\Karl Striedieck], December, page 46

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