Soaring Magazine Index for 2004 organized by Subject and 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, U, V, W, Z, None

Abernathy, Mike: Cross Country Mentor: Soaring Skill Improvement - Part 2 (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country], January, page 32; Cross-Country Article (SSA Mail) [Techniques\Cross Country], March, page 5; Kudos (SSA Mail) [Publicity], September, page 3
Aerodynamics: Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the HK36TTC Super Dimona Motorglider, February, pages 19-24; Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaulation of the PW-6U Two Seated Sailplane, May, page 20; Dean Carswell, Flying the Newly Certified PW-6U, May, pages 23-25; Roger Buchanan, Flying the Electric Antares, June, pages 27-32; Brian Mork, TG-7 Performance, December, pages 30-31
Aerox: Aerox's Pro-O2 Refillable Handheld Emergency Oxygen System (SSA News) [Equipment\Oxygen], May, page 8
Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs: Frauke Elber, Club News, February, page 5; Frauke Elber, Perserverance, March, page 1; Frauke Elber, A Decline in Participation, March, page 12; Diana S. Wright, Albuquerque Soaring Club Hosts SSA Executive Director, April, page 9; Frauke Elber, Season Report, April, page 10; Dick Johnson, 2004 Marfa Spring Thermal and Wave Camp Report, June, page 6; Frauke Elber, A Place to Fly, A Place to Stay, June, page 11; Frauke Elber, A Special Dedication to World War II Glider Pilots, July, page 11; Frauke Elber, The Good News and the Bad News, September, page 11; Frauke Elber, Perils of Soaring, Mother Nature's and Man Made, October, pages 16-17; John and Lisabeth Boyce, Memorable Weekend, December, page 40; John Gleeson, Civil Air Patrol - Hawaii Wing, October, page 7; Frauke Elber, What Can We Do for Our Sport?, December, page 17; Dave Schuur, A Little Incentive, August, page 5; Frauke Elber, Seeking Host, May, page 6; Frauke Elber, WSPA Announcement, October, page 6; Vesna Stergar, The 2004 Women Seminar at Harris Hill, NY, October, page 10
Alvarez, Eduardo: Soaring in Paraguay (Soaring Mail) [International\Paraguay], June, page 3
Applebay, George: A New Air and Space Museum (Feature Articles) [Museums], April, pages 19-22
Ard, Bill: Russia Sailplanes (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Russia], April, page 8
Awards: Dave Schuur, A Little Incentive, August, page 5; Art Wallace, The Michael Wallace Memorial Scholarship Fund, August, page 7; Matt Blades, Any Yearlings Out There?, November, page 11; Arleen Coleson, How often do barographs and flight recorders have to be calibrated?, January, page 50; Arleen Coleson, January, page 50; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, February, page 48; Judy Ruprecht, Badges and Records, April, page 46; Judy Ruprecht, Badges and Records, May, page 46; Judy Ruprecht, Badges and Records, June, page 44; Judy Ruprecht, Badges and Records, July, pages 47-48; Judy Ruprecht, Badges and Records, August, pages 44-45; Judy Ruprecht, Badges and Records, September, pages 43-45; Judy Ruprecht, Badges and Records, October, pages 41-43; Judy Ruprecht, Badges and Records, November, pages 42-43; Judy Ruprecht, Badges & Records, December, page 43; Brad Towne, Thank you from Bultman Scholarship Winners, September, page 4; Dean Carswell, Soaring Hall of Fame - Call for Nominations, August, page 11; Jim Price, Thank You, Barron Hilton, October, page 3; Mid Kolstad, Who are the Founders of the Kolstad Youth Soaring Awards and Annual College Scholarship Grant, July, page 3; John Gill, The "Joseph C. Lincoln Award" to Wally Scott, January, page 10; John Gill, Change in the Joseph C. Lincoln Award, January, page 10; Duane Eisenbeiss, World Distance Award, September, page 15
Bearden, Tanya and Chip: Standard and World Class Nationals (Feature Articles) [Competitions], November, pages 28-31
Benetti-Longhini, Leo: The ETA Biter (Feature Articles) [People\Dick Butler; Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-22], March, pages 16-19
Bennett, Bill: Suggestion fo Increase Membership (SSA Mail) [Growth], November, page 5
Bentley, John: The Essence of Soaring (SSA Mail) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], March, page 4
Berk, Don: A Family Affair (Milestones) [Solos; People\Joe Kotowski; People\Joey Kotowski], December, page 41
Bevern, Steve von: Successful Solo (Milestones) [People\Teddy von Bevern; People\Ton Ingraham; Solos], December, page 40
Blades, Matt: Proficiency vs. Professionalism (Feature Articles) [Instruction], April, page 15; Any Yearlings Out There? (SSA News) [Awards], November, page 11
Boggs, Gary: Oregon State Altitude Records (Feature Articles) [Sites\Oregon], August, pages 29-31
Boyce, John and Lisabeth: Memorable Weekend (Milestones) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; People\Dan Baroody; People\Katherine Boyce-Jacino; People\John Boyce; Solos], December, page 40
Brabeck, Tom: Land of the Long White Cloud: Soaring Omarama, New Zealand (Feature Articles) [International\New Zealand], September, pages 32-37
Brickner, Cindy: Jim Skydell in a DG-300 over Cal City, CA (Covers) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-300], May, cover
Bruning, Hal: Salvation (SSA Mail) [People\Mrvin Willis], November, page 3
Bryce-Smith, Gillian: UK Gliding (Feature Articles) [International\UK], April, pages 26-31
Buchanan, Roger: Flying the Electric Antares (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Motorgliders\Antares], June, pages 27-32
Burch, Preston: 2004 Region 4 North Soaring Championships (SSA News) [Competitions\Region 4 North], November, page 14
Byars, Ed: Region 5 Sports Class (SSA News) [Competitions\Region 5 Sports Class], August, page 13
Byrd, Ann: Excellent Soaring Spirit (SSA Mail) [People\John Byrd; Sites\Bermuda High], August, page 3
Calendar: Calendar Editor, Contests & Special Events, December, page 46
Campbell, John H. (a.k.a. John Campbell): SSA Youth Scholarships (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Youth], April, page 9; SSA Exhibit at NCASE (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], June, page 8; Progress in Youth Numbers (Soaring News) [Youth], July, page 7; Plain Soaring - USA Juniors Down Under (Feature Article) [International\Australia; Youth], December, pages 32-35
Campbell, Sally: Soaring Angel (SSA News) [People\Jayne Reid; People\Charlie Spratt], September, page 8
Cardani, D.; with V. Pajno: Motorless Flight Symposium (Soaring News) [Conferences], July, page 8
Carlson, Richard (a.k.a. Rich Carlson): Region 7 Contest (SSA News) [Competitions\Region 7; Sites\Freeport, IL], August, page 10
Carswell, Dean: Handling the Katana Xtreme (Feature Articles) [Motorgliders\Super Dimona], February, pages 25-26; TSA New Year Training Seminar 2004 (Soaring News) [Instruction], March, page 8; Flying the Newly Certified PW-6U [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\PW-6U], May, pages 23-25; Soaring Hall of Fame - Call for Nominations (SSA News) [Awards\Hall of Fame], August, page 11; TSA Summer Teraining Seminar and Cross-Country Camp (SSA News) [Instruction; Techniques\Cross-County], November, page 12; Do More to Soar in '04 (Eagle Fund) [Soaring Society of America\Fund Raising], December, page 23
Catalan, Marcelo: New Calendar from Brazil (SSA News) [Literture\Calendars], November, page 12
Cepak, Bryan; with Terry Stroud and Phil Umphres: Triple Diamond Day (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country], June, pages 16-19
Chouinard, Hal: Cross-Country Camp (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country], May, pages 32-35
Colacevich, Sergio: Dances with Eagles (Feature Articles) [Sites\Truckee, CA; Flight Stories], February, pages 28-30
Cole, Dan: Region 5 North Contest (SSA News) [Competitions\Region 5 North], December, pages 12-14
Coleson, Arleen (a.k.a. A. Coleson): (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], January, page 50; How often do barographs and flight recorders have to be calibrated? (Ask the Badge Lady) [Awards\Badges], January, page 50; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], February, page 48
Commercial Operators: Megan Nagel, Southern Soaring, August, page 13; Robert Hutchens, Need Help, December, page 3
Competitions: Additional Contest Winners, January, page 9; Karl Striedieck, The Troops, February, page 11; Lee Kuhlhe, Who Cares about Contests?, March, page 5; Karl Striedieck, Contest Fees, June, page 13; John Stickelmaier, Competition for Growth, July, page 3; Pat Lawton, 15-Meter Nationals, August, pages 24-27; Karl Striedieck, Annual Pilot's Competition Poll, September, page 6; Karl Striedieck, Competition Pilot Poll, October, page 6; Karl Striedieck, H 2 Woe, November, page 19; Tanya and Chip Bearden, Standard and World Class Nationals, November, pages 28-31; Tim McAllister, A Day at the Norweigian National Championships, September, pages 20-21; Steve Leonard, Kowbell 2003, February, page 38; Derek Piggott, 2004 Senior Championship Articles, May, page 39; George Powell, Winner of on-line Contest Announced, December, page 10; Preston Burch, 2004 Region 4 North Soaring Championships, November, page 14; Dan Cole, Region 5 North Contest, December, pages 12-14; Ed Byars, Region 5 Sports Class, August, page 13; Rich Sheppe, Region 5 World Class, August, page 12; Rich Carlson, Region 7 Contest, August, page 10; Dawn Sullivan, 2004 Region 9 Championships - Parowan, Utah, USA, October, page 8; Bob Dittert, 2004 Region 9 Contest - Hobbs, NM, October, page 11; Charlie Spratt, New Castle Contest, December, page 11; Karl Striedieck, 2004 Rules Changes, April, page 6; SSA Competition Rules Committee Call for Nominations, May, page 6; John Seaborn, Junior Opportunities, U.S. Soaring Team, July, page 6; Robert Lee Moore, 28th World Championships, January, page 6; Karl Striedieck, 28th World Championships (Response), January, page 7; Susan McAllister, Third Club Class World Gliding Championships, Elverum, Norway, September, pages 18-22
Compton, Burt: Growing Soaring (Promoting Soaring) [Growth; Launching\Aerotow], February, page 9; Give a Better Glider Ride (Promoting Soaring) [Membership], April, page 14; Share the Secrets of Soaring (Promoting Soaring) [Membership], June, page 14; Hidden Soaring Sites (Promoting Soaring) [Membership], August, page 20; My Son is My Copilot (Promoting Soaring) [Membership], October, page 18; Flight Instructor Recertification Clinics (Soaring Safety Foundation Update) [Instruction], December, page 20
Conferences: D. Cardani and V. Pajno, Motorless Flight Symposium, July, page 8
Cook, Greg: Bowlus Super Albatross replica, built by J.J. Sinclair (Covers) [Sailplanes\Bowlus Super Albatros], March, cover
Corrections: But I feel Fine at 12,5000', June, page 9; George Thelen, Apologies, July, page 3
Costello, Pat: Insurance, Will it Pay when Needed? (Feature Articles) [Insurance], February, pages 31-32; Service to the SSA (SSA Mail) [Insurance], December, page 3
Cousineau, Kevin: High Rent (Feature Articles) [Sites\Boulder, Colorado], March, pages 25-269
Crewing: Tim Kreiner, The Farmer's Daughter, February, page 36
Critchlow, Bob: Parking Problems (Soaring Mail), June, page 3
Davis, Charles H., II: SSA Conventions (Soaring Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Conventions], May, page 3
Davis, J. Grant (a.k.a. Grant Davis): New Soaring Checklist (SSA Mail) [Instruction], April, page 3; Recruitment Suggestions (SSA Mail) [Membership], August, page 5
Davis, Nigel: When Will We Ever Learn (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], January, page 5
Dion, Warren E.: Thanks for the Article (Pete Tobin's on Ireland) (SSA Mail) [Sites\Connecticut], March, page 3
Dittert, Bob: 2004 Region 9 Contest - Hobbs, NM (SSA News) [Competitions\Region 9], October, page 11
Dobronski, Joe: Flying a Self launched Sailplane Cross-Country (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country; Motorgliders\Stemme S10-VT], March, pages 32-33
DuPont, Hal: Kudos on Soaring Magazine (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], January, page 4
Editor: When Will We Ever Learn (Response) (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], January, page 5; General Aviation Coalition Meets with FAA Administrator (Soaring News) [Federal Aviation Administration], January, page 9
Editor, Calendar: Contests & Special Events (Calendar) [Calendar], December, page 46
Edrei, Michael: Recruiting New Members (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], January, page 3
Eisenbeiss, Duane: World Distance Award (Feature Articles) [Awards\World Distance Award], September, page 15
Elber, Frauke: Club News (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], February, page 5; Perserverance (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], March, page 1; A Decline in Participation (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], March, page 12; Season Report [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], April, page 10; Seeking Host (SSA News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], May, page 6; A Place to Fly, A Place to Stay (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], June, page 11; A Special Dedication to World War II Glider Pilots (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], July, page 11; The Good News and the Bad News (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], September, page 11; WSPA Announcement (SSA News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], October, page 6; Perils of Soaring, Mother Nature's and Man Made (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], October, pages 16-17; What Can We Do for Our Sport? (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Public Relations], December, page 17
Ellis, Gregory: Suggstions on How to Increase our Membership (SSA Mail) [Membership], August, page 4
Elves, Robbie: Mixed Aircraft Types Operations (Soaring Mail), June, page 4
Equipment: Alexis Glynn Latner, An Ounce of Prevention, May, page 27; Robert Jamieson, New Aviation Oxygen, April, page 7; Aerox, Aerox's Pro-O2 Refillable Handheld Emergency Oxygen System, May, page 8; Paul Moffat, Building a Glider Trailer, January, page 22
Faris, John: Comparitive Data Needed for 4-Bladed Props for Tow Aircraft (SSA Mail) [Launching\Tow Planes], September, page 4
Federal Aviation Administration: Editor, General Aviation Coalition Meets with FAA Administrator, January, page 9
Flight Stories: Sergio Colacevich, Dances with Eagles, February, pages 28-30; Mary Kuhlke, The Experience of Flying, February, page 34; Tim Kreiner, The Farmer's Daughter, February, page 36
Fogel, Gary B.: Futuristic Radio-Controlled Model Sailplane Headed to National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Haxy Center (SSA News) [Sailplanes\Models], December, page 11
Friedrich, Karl-Heinz: Friendship across the Ocean (Soaring Mail), May, page 4
Gill, John "Corky" (a.k.a. John Gill): Change in the Joseph C. Lincoln Award (Soaring News) [Awards\Lincoln], January, page 10; The "Joseph C. Lincoln Award" to Wally Scott (Soaring News) [Awards\Lincoln], January, page 10; Membership Thoughts (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America], March, page 3
Gilpatrick, Jules: Appreciates Tow Pilot Column (SSA Mail) [Launching\Aerotow], February, page 3
Gleeson, John: Civil Air Patrol - Hawaii Wing (SSA News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\CAP], October, page 7
Gliding, Mile High: Youth Soaring in Boulder (Milestones) [Solos; People\Sam Atwood; People\Ali Aschoff; People\Carlin Getliffe; Youth], December, page 40
Gogos, Bela: Youth Lost in Red Hell (Soaring News) [Literature\Book Review], February, page 6
Growth: Howard Sinclair, Membership Growth Suggestions, February, page 3; Burt Compton, Growing Soaring, February, page 9; Leo Montejo, Future SSA Members, November, page 3; Bill Bennett, Suggestion fo Increase Membership, November, page 5
Gudgel, Dan: Calling the Contest Weather (Feature Articles) [Meteorology], June, pages 34-38
Hammond, E. Gene (a.k.a. Gene Hammond): The Last Option (Soaring Safety Foundation Update) [Safety], December, page 21
Hart, Michael: David Gaines flying a Mini-Nimbus near Houston (Covers) [Sailplanes\Mini-Nimbus], February, cover
Herd, Jim: Organic Vario - Not my Cup of Tea (SSA Mail) [Instruments], October, page 3; How do You Spell "Hospitality?" A-U-S-T-R-A-L-I-A (Feature Article) [International\Australia], December, pages 36-38
Hill, William G. (a.k.a. Bill Hill, Billy Hill, W.G. Hill, William Hill): Mentoring (Feature Articles) [Instruction], March, pages 28-29
Hines, Steve: Launch at Hobbs (Covers) [Sites\Hobbs], October, cover
History: Charlie Spratt, Never Growing Up, January, page 60; Charlie Spratt, The Pin is Mightier than the Sword, June, page 60; Charlie Spratt, Film at Eleven, August, page 60; Jack Merrick, An American Glider Pilot Remembers D-Day, September, pages 28-31; Richard H. Johnson, Great Memories, November, page 4
Hobeika, Jicham: Ventus B at sunset, flown by Alain Orfila (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus B], November, cover
Hodges, Christopher P.: Stop the Noise (SSA Mail), October, page 4
Hutchens, Robert: Need Help (SSA Mail) [Commercial Operators], December, page 3
Inspiration: Chris Woods, The Inspiration to Soar, March, pages 21-23
Instruction: Bob Wander, Signs of Lift in the Sky, January, page 17; George Thelen, Instructor/Student Relationship, February, pages 46-47; Dean Carswell, TSA New Year Training Seminar 2004, March, page 8; Bob Wander, Aviation Regulations and Student Pilots, March, page 11; Billy Hill, Mentoring, March, pages 28-29; Grant Davis, New Soaring Checklist, April, page 3; Brooks Townes, Learning with Less Cawfee, April, page 4; Matt Blades, Proficiency vs. Professionalism, April, page 15; Bob Wander, Pilot Operating Handbook, May, page 12; New Chief Master Instructor Appointed, July, page 7; Bob Wander, The Best Beginners Ever, July, page 12; Norman C. Smith, The Eileen Collins Aviation Camp, July, pages 15-28; Dean Carswell, TSA Summer Teraining Seminar and Cross-Country Camp, November, page 12; Bob Lacovara, At the End of the Rope: Training Winch Instructors at PGC, November, pages 21-23; Bob Wander, Flight Instructor Recertification Clinics, December, page 20; Burt Compton, Flight Instructor Recertification Clinics, December, page 20; Doug Jacobs, Sugarbush C Racing Experience Camp, September, pages 24-26
Instruments: Dale Masters, Introducing the Organic Variometer, August, pages 36-38; Jim Herd, Organic Vario - Not my Cup of Tea, October, page 3
Insurance: Pat Costello, Insurance, Will it Pay when Needed?, February, pages 31-32; Continued Insurability: Ensuring the SSA Group Insurance Plan Will Always Work for You, June, page 9; David Volkmann, SSA Group Insurance - A Major SSA Membership Benefit, July, pages 13-14; Pat Costello, Service to the SSA, December, page 3
International: John H. Campbell, Plain Soaring - USA Juniors Down Under, December, pages 32-35; Jim Herd, How do You Spell "Hospitality?" A-U-S-T-R-A-L-I-A, December, pages 36-38; Simine Short, The Danish Aero-Club, International Vintage Glider Rally, July, page 3; Pete Tobin, Soaring in Ireland, January, page 27; Tom Brabeck, Land of the Long White Cloud: Soaring Omarama, New Zealand, September, pages 32-37; Susan and Tim McAllister, Soaring Under the Midnight Sun, June, pages 21-23; Michael McCauliffe, Inspired Paraguay, June, page 3; Eduardo Alvarez, Soaring in Paraguay, June, page 3; Réal LeGouëff, Montage from St. Auban, France, August, cover; Gillian Bryce-Smith, UK Gliding, April, pages 26-31
Izuno, Kempton: One Thousand Miles in the Sierra Wave (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Wave], October, pages 26-31
Jacobs, Doug: New Film ("A Fine Week of Soaring") (Soaring News) [Literature\Films], April, page 7; Sugarbush C Racing Experience Camp (Feature Articles) [Instruction\Cross Country; Sites\Sugarbush], September, pages 24-26
Jamieson, Robert: New Aviation Oxygen (Soaring News) [Equipment\Oxygen], April, page 7
Johnson, Richard H. (a.k.a. Dick Johnson, Richard Johnson, R.H. Johnson, R. Johnson): A Flight Test Evaluation of the HK36TTC Super Dimona Motorglider (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Motorgliders\Super Dimona], February, pages 19-24; A Flight Test Evaulation of the PW-6U Two Seated Sailplane (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\PW-6U], May, page 20; 2004 Marfa Spring Thermal and Wave Camp Report (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], June, page 6; Circling the Holighaus Way - or Do You Really Want to Keep the Yaw String Centered? (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Thermaling], October, pages 32-36; Great Memories (SSA Mail) [History], November, page 4
Kalinowski, John C.: Last WWII Glider to Fly USAF Missions to be Retired (Soaring News) [Vintage], June, page 6
Klauder, Phil: Knowing When (Feature Articles) [Physiology\Aging], June, pages 25-26
Knauff, Thomas (a.k.a. Tom Knauff, T. Knauff): 200 Foot Announcement during Aero Tow (SSA Mail) [Safety], January, page 5
Kollstad, Ralph: Raising Funds for Youth (SSA News) [Youth], August, page 7
Kolstad, Mid: Who are the Founders of the Kolstad Youth Soaring Awards and Annual College Scholarship Grant (SSA Mail) [Awards\Kolstad], July, page 3
Kosola, Harold: Decline in Membership (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], January, page 6
Kreiner, Tim: The Farmer's Daughter (Feature Articles) [Crewing; Flight Stories], February, page 36
Kruse, Jochen: 1951 Condor V in Hahnweide, Germany (Covers) [Sailplanes\Condor V], July, cover
Kuhlhe, Lee: Who Cares about Contests? (SSA Mail) [Competitions], March, page 5
Kuhlke, Mary: The Experience of Flying (Feature Articles) [Youth; Flight Stories], February, page 34
Lacovara, Bob: At the End of the Rope: Training Winch Instructors at PGC (Feature Articles) [Instruction; Launching\Winch], November, pages 21-23
Lasor, Fred: Tapping Into the Energy of Youth with the Civil Air Patrol (Feature Articles) [Youth], November, pages 32-36
Latner, Alexis Glynn: An Ounce of Prevention (Feature Articles) [Equipment], May, page 27
Launching: Jules Gilpatrick, Appreciates Tow Pilot Column, February, page 3; Burt Compton, Growing Soaring, February, page 9; Mile High Gliding, Inc., Good Neighbor Tow Planes, May, page 7; John Faris, Comparitive Data Needed for 4-Bladed Props for Tow Aircraft, September, page 4; Bob Lacovara, At the End of the Rope: Training Winch Instructors at PGC, November, pages 21-23; Chuck Stoltz, Winch Launch, December, page 4
Lawton, Pat: 15-Meter Nationals (Feature Articles) [Competitions], August, pages 24-27
Layton, Denise: The SSA Annual Awards (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America], April, pages 35-39; SSA Conventiona and Air Sports Expo, 2004 (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Conventions], May, pages 15-19
Lazaga, Mario: Solo Accomplishment (Milestones) [People\Nyal Williams; People\Robert Holcombe; Solos], December, pages 40-41
LeGouëff, Réal: Montage from St. Auban, France (Covers) [International\St. Auban], August, cover
Leonard, Steve: Kowbell 2003 (Feature Articles) [Sites\Kansas; Competitions\Local], February, page 38
Leve, Bob: Stess and Mental Overload in Soaring (Feature Articles) [Psychology], January, page 37
Literature: Peter W. Smith and Karin Schlösser, Charlie Spratt Book, March, page 9; William "Bill" Schweizer, Born to Fly: A First-Hand Account of Aviation Adventures, March, page 9; Wayne Oliver, True Origin of Poem, October, page 3; New Screenplay, October, page 6; Bela Gogos, Youth Lost in Red Hell, February, page 6; Doug Jacobs, New Film ("A Fine Week of Soaring"), April, page 7
Literture: Marcelo Catalan, New Calendar from Brazil, November, page 12
Lohre, Chuck: Appreicates Soaring Magazine's New Editorial Focus (Soaring Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], May, page 4
Makanna, Philip; with Christopher Woods (a.k.a. Chris Woods) and Philip Wallick: The Soaring Photography Contest (Feature Articles) [Photography], July, pages 16-21
Masters, Dale: Introducing the Organic Variometer (Feature Articles) [Instruments], August, pages 36-38
McAllister, Susan: Third Club Class World Gliding Championships, Elverum, Norway (Feature Articles) [Competitions\World], September, pages 18-22
McAllister, Susan and Tim: Soaring Under the Midnight Sun (Feature Articles) [International\Norway], June, pages 21-23
McAllister, Tim: A Day at the Norweigian National Championships [Competitions\International], September, pages 20-21
McCauliffe, Michael: Inspired Paraguay (Soaring Mail) [International\Paraguay], June, page 3
Membership: Jim Skydell, Marketing Soaring: SSA Member Survey, April, page 3; Eric Norris, Spreading the Word about Gliding, April, page 3; Burt Compton, Give a Better Glider Ride, April, page 14; Dennis Wright, One More to Soar, April, pages 17-18; Burt Compton, Share the Secrets of Soaring, June, page 14; Gregory Ellis, Suggstions on How to Increase our Membership, August, page 4; Grant Davis, Recruitment Suggestions, August, page 5; Burt Compton, Hidden Soaring Sites, August, page 20; Burt Compton, My Son is My Copilot, October, page 18
Merrick, Jack: An American Glider Pilot Remembers D-Day (Feature Articles) [History], September, pages 28-31
Meteorology: Dan Gudgel, Calling the Contest Weather, June, pages 34-38
Mile High Gliding, Inc.: Good Neighbor Tow Planes (SSA News) [Launching\Aerotow], May, page 7
Moffat, Paul: Building a Glider Trailer (Feature Articles) [Equipment\Trailers], January, page 22
Montejo, Leo: Future SSA Members (SSA Mail) [Growth], November, page 3
Moore, Robert Lee (a.k.a. R.L. Moore): 28th World Championships (SSA Mail) [Competitions\World], January, page 6
Mork, Brian: TG-7 Performance (Feature Article) [Motorgliders\Schweizer\SGM 2-37; Aerodynamics\Performance], December, pages 30-31
Morris, Gene: Sunday Afternoon Glide (Milestones) [Solos; People\Jim Skog; People\Daniel Morris], December, page 41
Motorgliders: Pete Williams, Power, January, page 12; Pete Williams, Mixed Aircraft Types Operations, April, page 12; Pete Williams, Are You Three Mistakes High?, August, page 18; Joe Volmar, Academy Motorgliders Find New Home, December, pages 26-30; Roger Buchanan, Flying the Electric Antares, June, pages 27-32; Brian Mork, TG-7 Performance, December, pages 30-31; Joe Dobronski, Flying a Self launched Sailplane Cross-Country, March, pages 32-33; Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the HK36TTC Super Dimona Motorglider, February, pages 19-24; Dean Carswell, Handling the Katana Xtreme, February, pages 25-26
Mowry, Bob: Glider goes to Preschool (SSA Mail) [Publicity], September, page 4
Mudd, Robert: New Glider Maintenance Shop Opened (SSA News) [Repairs], September, page 8
Museums: George Applebay, A New Air and Space Museum, April, pages 19-22
Nagel, Megan: Southern Soaring (SSA News) [Commercial Operators; Sites\New Zealand], August, page 13
Nesser, Stephen (a.k.a. Steve Nesser): Jim Hard: Diamond in the Rough (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], April, cover
No subject: Soaring Moments, February, page 44; George Taylor, Parking Fee Problems, April, page 4; Charlie Spratt, Silence is Golden, But Watch Out for the Sand, April, page 60; Karl-Heinz Friedrich, Friendship across the Ocean, May, page 4; Soaring Moments, May, page 42; Charlie Spratt, Soaring has an Animal Attraction, May, page 60; Bob Critchlow, Parking Problems, June, page 3; Robbie Elves, Mixed Aircraft Types Operations, June, page 4; Soaring Moments, June, pages 39-40; Charlie Spratt, Signs of the Times, July, page 60; Soaring Moments, August, pages 39-40; Soaring Moments, September, page 38; Charlie Spratt, Women of Soaring, September, page 60; Christopher P. Hodges, Stop the Noise, October, page 4; Jim Short, Do More to Soar in '04, October, page 25; Soaring Moments, October, pages 38-39; Charlie Spratt, Sailing on the Sea of Hobbs, October, page 60; Charlie Spratt, Radio Communications, November, page 60
Norris, Eric: Spreading the Word about Gliding (SSA Mail) [Membership], April, page 3
Obituaries: Final Glide, March, page 41; Final Glide, November, page 39
Oliver, Wayne: True Origin of Poem (SSA Mail) [Literature], October, page 3
Pajno, V.; with D. Cardani: Motorless Flight Symposium (Soaring News) [Conferences], July, page 8
People: Mile High Gliding, Youth Soaring in Boulder, December, page 40; Mile High Gliding, Youth Soaring in Boulder, December, page 40; John and Lisabeth Boyce, Memorable Weekend, December, page 40; Steve von Bevern, Successful Solo, December, page 40; John and Lisabeth Boyce, Memorable Weekend, December, page 40; John and Lisabeth Boyce, Memorable Weekend, December, page 40; Leo Benetti-Longhini, The ETA Biter, March, pages 16-19; Ann Byrd, Excellent Soaring Spirit, August, page 3; New Chief Master Instructor Appointed, July, page 7; Roy Coulliette Inducted into Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame, August, page 8; George Thelen, Apologies, July, page 3; Mile High Gliding, Youth Soaring in Boulder, December, page 40; Final Glide, March, page 41; Mario Lazaga, Solo Accomplishment, December, pages 40-41; Steve von Bevern, Successful Solo, December, page 40; Don Berk, A Family Affair, December, page 41; Don Berk, A Family Affair, December, page 41; Simine Short, Palau - Human Powered Flight, February, page 3; Simine Short, February, page 13; Gene Morris, Sunday Afternoon Glide, December, page 41; New Screenplay, October, page 6; Sally Campbell, Soaring Angel, September, page 8; Peter W. Smith, An Eagle's Wings have Folded, October, pages 20-23; Pete Williams, Remembering Wally Scott, March, page 3; Gene Morris, Sunday Afternoon Glide, December, page 41; Peter W. Smith and Karin Schlösser, Charlie Spratt Book, March, page 9; Sally Campbell, Soaring Angel, September, page 8; Mario Lazaga, Solo Accomplishment, December, pages 40-41; Hal Bruning, Salvation, November, page 3; Marty Schneiderman, Finding Lucy Wills, May, page 3
Photography: Chris Woods, Philip Makanna, and Philip Wallick, The Soaring Photography Contest, July, pages 16-21
Physiology: Jim Skydell, But I Feel Fine at 12,500' Without Oxygen, April, pages 23-25; Phil Klauder, Knowing When, June, pages 25-26
Piggott, Derek (a.k.a. D. Piggott): 2004 Senior Championship Articles [Competitions\Nationals\Seniors], May, page 39
Powell, George: Winner of on-line Contest Announced (SSA News) [Competitions\OLC], December, page 10
Powell, R.R. "Boom" (a.k.a. R.R. Powell): Want to Weigh More? Try a PB sandwich (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Ballast], March, pages 34-38
Price, Jim: Thank You, Barron Hilton (SSA Mail) [Awards\Hilton Cup], October, page 3
Psychology: Bob Leve, Stess and Mental Overload in Soaring, January, page 37
Publications: Knauff and Grove Named New Schleicher Dealer, February, page 6; 2004 Flight Library, February, page 7; A New Book - Segelflugzeug-Geschichten Die Gleit- und Segelflugzeuge des Deutschen Segelflugmuseums, September, page 6; Bob Wander, Book Reviews, September, page 13
Publicity: Mike Abernathy, Kudos, September, page 3; Bob Mowry, Glider goes to Preschool, September, page 4
Repairs: Robert Mudd, New Glider Maintenance Shop Opened, September, page 8
Ruprecht, Judy: Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], April, page 46; Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], May, page 46; Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], June, page 44; Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], July, pages 47-48; Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], August, pages 44-45; Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], September, pages 43-45; Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], October, pages 41-43; Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], November, pages 42-43; Badges & Records (SSA & FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], December, page 43
Ryan, Bertha M. (a.k.a. Bertha Ryan, B.M. Ryan, B. Ryan): Soaring Magazine Index (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], March, page 7
Safety: J.J. Sinclair, Additional Information, January, page 4; Thomas Knauff, 200 Foot Announcement during Aero Tow, January, page 5; George Thelen, Changes, January, page 48; George Thelen, Instructor/Student Relationship, February, pages 46-47; George Thelen, Dear Flabby, March, pages 45-46; George Thelen, Mid-Air, April, pages 43-45; George Thelen, Rusty, May, pages 44-45; George Thelen, Double Tragedy, June, pages 46-48; George Thelen, Rope or Rotor, July, pages 44-46; J.J. Sinclair, Collision Avoidance, August, page 4; George Thelen, Electric Winch Launch Accident, August, pages 47-48; George Thelen, Running Together, October, pages 46-48; George Thelen, In a Jam, November, pages 46-49; Gene Hammond, The Last Option, December, page 21; Bernald Smith, The Dangerous Months?, December, page 21; George Thelen, For Lack of the Right Stuff, December, page 47
Sailplanes: Simine Short, The Danish Aero-Club, International Vintage Glider Rally, July, page 3; Simine Short, Marshall Islands, June, page 3; Simine Short, India, April, page 3; Simine Short, Austrian Airmail Stamp, December, page 3; Simine Short, Luxembourg - Useldange, March, page 3; Simine Short, Lithuania, August, page 3; J.J. Sinclair, Building the Bowlus Replica, August, pages 32-35; Greg Cook, Bowlus Super Albatross replica, built by J.J. Sinclair, March, cover; Simine Short, Portugal, Portugese Aero Club, October, page 3; Jochen Kruse, 1951 Condor V in Hahnweide, Germany, July, cover; Simine Short, Sowjet Union, May, page 3; DG-1000, December, page 9; Cindy Brickner, Jim Skydell in a DG-300 over Cal City, CA, May, cover; whiteplanes.com, Tim McAllister at the Third Club Class WGC in Elverum, Norway, September, cover; Michael Hart, David Gaines flying a Mini-Nimbus near Houston, February, cover; Gary B. Fogel, Futuristic Radio-Controlled Model Sailplane Headed to National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Haxy Center, December, page 11; John Wolter, Pik 20 in the German mountains, January, cover; Simine Short, Antigua, January, page 3; Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaulation of the PW-6U Two Seated Sailplane, May, page 20; Dean Carswell, Flying the Newly Certified PW-6U, May, pages 23-25; Bill Ard, Russia Sailplanes, April, page 8; Steve Waters, Bob Thompson in his Ventus being towed aloft from Val-Air Gliderport in Durango, CO, June, cover; Jicham Hobeika, Ventus B at sunset, flown by Alain Orfila, November, cover; Erich Zimm, Tony Smolder's "worm burning" finish in a Ventus B at Turf Soaring School, December, cover; Leo Benetti-Longhini, The ETA Biter, March, pages 16-19; M&H Soaring, New Discus 2c, December, page 10; John Bentley, The Essence of Soaring, March, page 4; Marvin Willis, Why I Fly a Schweizer 1-26, March, pages 30-31; Stephen Nesser, Jim Hard: Diamond in the Rough, April, cover; Marv Willis, 1-26 Kicks "God Help Me, I Love This!", December, page 18; Jerry Zieba, Highest Performing 15-Meter Sailplane, January, page 10; Simine Short, SZD22 "Mucha", November, page 3; Simine Short, France, September, page 3
Schlösser, Karin: SSA Conventiona and Air Sports Expo, 2004 (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Conventions], May, page 15
Schlösser, Karin; with Peter W. Smith: Charlie Spratt Book (Soaring News) [People\Charlie Spratt; Literature], March, page 9
Schneiderman, Marty: Finding Lucy Wills (Soaring Mail) [People\Lucy Wills], May, page 3
Schuur, Dave: A Little Incentive (SSA Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Wabash Valley Soaring Association; Awards], August, page 5
Schweizer, William "Bill": Born to Fly: A First-Hand Account of Aviation Adventures (Soaring News) [Literature], March, page 9
Seaborn, W. John (a.k.a. John Seaborn): Junior Opportunities, U.S. Soaring Team (Soaring News) [Competitions\US Team\Juniors], July, page 6; Junior Pilots Invited to Sign Up for Junior News (SSA News) [Youth], December, page 10
Security Exemption: SSA Works to Mitigate Security Requirements, December, page 10
Sheppe, Rich: Region 5 World Class (SSA News) [Competitions\Region 5 World Class], August, page 12
Short, Jim: The State of the Soaring Society of America (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America], January, page 19; The "50 by 50" Soaring Pilot (Milestones) [Stories], March, pages 42-43; Do More to Soar in '04 (Feature Articles), October, page 25
Short, Simine: Antigua [Sailplanes\Primary Glider; Goofey; Stamps], January, page 3; Palau - Human Powered Flight [People\Paul MacCready; Stamps], February, page 3; [People\Paul MacCready; Stamps]February, page 13; Luxembourg - Useldange [Sailplanes\Astir CS Jeans, L-Spatz; Stamps], March, page 3; India [Sailplanes\"Rohini"; Stamps], April, page 3; Sowjet Union [Sailplanes\Early Trainer; Stamps], May, page 3; Marshall Islands [Sailplanes\"Horsa" troop glider; Stamps], June, page 3; The Danish Aero-Club, International Vintage Glider Rally [International\Denmark; Sailplanes\"Grunau Baby"; Stamps], July, page 3; Lithuania [Sailplanes\BK-7 "Lietuva"; Stamps], August, page 3; France [Sailplanes\Wassamer Wa-30; Stamps], September, page 3; Portugal, Portugese Aero Club [Sailplanes\Breguet 905 "Fauvette"; Stamps], October, page 3; SZD22 "Mucha" [Sailplanes\SZD22 "Mucha"; Stamps], November, page 3; Austrian Airmail Stamp [Sailplanes\"Weihe"; Stamps], December, page 3
Sinclair, Howard: Membership Growth Suggestions (SSA Mail) [Growth; Soaring Society of America\Membership], February, page 3
Sinclair, J.J.: Additional Information (SSA Mail) [Safety], January, page 4; Collision Avoidance (SSA Mail) [Safety], August, page 4; Building the Bowlus Replica (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Bowlus], August, pages 32-35
Sites: Ann Byrd, Excellent Soaring Spirit, August, page 3; Kevin Cousineau, High Rent, March, pages 25-269; Warren E. Dion, Thanks for the Article (Pete Tobin's on Ireland), March, page 3; Rich Carlson, Region 7 Contest, August, page 10; Woodson K. Woods, Pacific High, February, pages 13-18; Steve Hines, Launch at Hobbs, October, cover; Steve Leonard, Kowbell 2003, February, page 38; Megan Nagel, Southern Soaring, August, page 13; Gary Boggs, Oregon State Altitude Records, August, pages 29-31; Doug Jacobs, Sugarbush C Racing Experience Camp, September, pages 24-26; Sergio Colacevich, Dances with Eagles, February, pages 28-30
Skydell, Jim: Marketing Soaring: SSA Member Survey (SSA Mail) [Membership], April, page 3; But I Feel Fine at 12,500' Without Oxygen (Feature Articles) [Physiology], April, pages 23-25; 2005 SSA National Convention (SSA News) [Soaring Society of America\Conventions], December, pages 11-12; SSA Launches New Online E-newsletter (SSA News) [Soaring Society of America], December, page 15
Smith, Bernald S. (a.k.a. Bernald Smith, B. Smith, B.S. Smith): The Dangerous Months? (Soaring Safety Foundation Update) [Safety], December, page 21
Smith, Norman C.: The Eileen Collins Aviation Camp (Feature Articles) [Instruction], July, pages 15-28
Smith, Peter W.: An Eagle's Wings have Folded (Feature Articles) [People\Paul Schweizer], October, pages 20-23
Smith, Peter W.; with Karin Schlösser: Charlie Spratt Book (Soaring News) [People\Charlie Spratt; Literature], March, page 9
Soaring Society of America: C. Dennis Wright, The Convention and Budgets, January, page 2; Jim Short, The State of the Soaring Society of America, January, page 19; C. Dennis Wright, Politics, and One Small Way It Affects Soaring, February, page 2; C. Dennis Wright, Time Sure Goes by Fast, March, page 2; John "Corky" Gill, Membership Thoughts, March, page 3; C. Dennis Wright, SSA Chapters... A Special Class of Membership, April, page 2; Call for SSA Director Nominations, April, page 6; Diana S. Wright, Albuquerque Soaring Club Hosts SSA Executive Director, April, page 9; Denise Layton, The SSA Annual Awards, April, pages 35-39; C. Dennis Wright, You All Got an Exemption Down There?, May, page 2; C. Dennis Wright, Association R Us, June, page 2; John H. Campbell, SSA Exhibit at NCASE, June, page 8; C. Dennis Wright, Young People and Soaring, July, page 2; Generous Support Received for Annual Eagle Fund Drive, July, page 8; C. Dennis Wright, Association R US - Part II, August, page 2; C. Dennis Wright, Yes, Margaret... It has been a year, September, page 2; Charlie Spratt, SSA Building in Need of Repairs, September, page 3; Steven P. Wasilowski, Fidelity Named Investment Manager for the Soaring Society of America, September, page 9; C. Dennis Wright, The Value of a Phone Call, October, page 2; C. Dennis Wright, Volunteers, November, page 2; SSA Directors Elected, November, page 11; Dennis Wright, Eagle Fund Drive 2004: Do More to Soar in '04, November, page 27; Dennis Wright, SSA - Working for You, December, page 2; SSA Works to Mitigate Security Requirements, December, page 10; Where in the World is Wright?, December, page 13; Jim Skydell, SSA Launches New Online E-newsletter, December, page 15; Charlie Spratt, Our Home Needs Repair, December, page 60; SSA and Region 2 Join Forces at AOPA Convention, January, page 9; Charles H. Davis, II, SSA Conventions, May, page 3; Karin Schlösser, SSA Conventiona and Air Sports Expo, 2004, May, page 15; Denise Layton, SSA Conventiona and Air Sports Expo, 2004, May, pages 15-19; 2005 SSA Convention & Air Expo, November, page 10; December, pages 5-8; Jim Skydell, 2005 SSA National Convention, December, pages 11-12; SSA Director Nominations, August, pages 14-16; Dean Carswell, Do More to Soar in '04, December, page 23; A Partial Listing of the Generous Support received from Members, December, pages 24-25; Michael Edrei, Recruiting New Members, January, page 3; Jack Wilson, Increasing Membership, January, page 4; Harold Kosola, Decline in Membership, January, page 6; Howard Sinclair, Membership Growth Suggestions, February, page 3; Hal DuPont, Kudos on Soaring Magazine, January, page 4; Nigel Davis, When Will We Ever Learn, January, page 5; Editor, When Will We Ever Learn (Response), January, page 5; Bertha Ryan, Soaring Magazine Index, March, page 7; Chuck Lohre, Appreicates Soaring Magazine's New Editorial Focus, May, page 4; Dennis Wright, The SSA Staff's Excellent Adventure, July, pages 32-37; John Campbell, SSA Youth Scholarships, April, page 9
Soaring, M&H: New Discus 2c (SSA News) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\Discus 2c], December, page 10
Solicitation: Shinzo Takizawa, Assistance Needed, January, page 4
Solos: Mile High Gliding, Youth Soaring in Boulder, December, page 40; John and Lisabeth Boyce, Memorable Weekend, December, page 40; Steve von Bevern, Successful Solo, December, page 40; Mario Lazaga, Solo Accomplishment, December, pages 40-41; Don Berk, A Family Affair, December, page 41; Gene Morris, Sunday Afternoon Glide, December, page 41
Spratt, Charlie, Jr. (a.k.a. Charlie Spratt): Never Growing Up (The Gate) [History], January, page 60; Youth People in Soaring (The Gate) [Youth], February, page 60; Liquid Assets (The Gate) [Techniques], March, page 60; Silence is Golden, But Watch Out for the Sand (The Gate), April, page 60; Soaring has an Animal Attraction (The Gate), May, page 60; The Pin is Mightier than the Sword (The Gate) [History], June, page 60; Signs of the Times (The Gate), July, page 60; Film at Eleven (The Gate) [History], August, page 60; SSA Building in Need of Repairs (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America], September, page 3; Women of Soaring (The Gate), September, page 60; Sailing on the Sea of Hobbs (The Gate), October, page 60; Radio Communications (The Gate), November, page 60; New Castle Contest (SSA News) [Competitions\Regional], December, page 11; Our Home Needs Repair (The Gate) [Soaring Society of America], December, page 60
Stamps: Simine Short, Antigua, January, page 3; Simine Short, Palau - Human Powered Flight, February, page 3; Simine Short, February, page 13; Simine Short, Luxembourg - Useldange, March, page 3; Simine Short, India, April, page 3; Simine Short, Sowjet Union, May, page 3; Simine Short, Marshall Islands, June, page 3; Simine Short, The Danish Aero-Club, International Vintage Glider Rally, July, page 3; Simine Short, Lithuania, August, page 3; Simine Short, France, September, page 3; Simine Short, Portugal, Portugese Aero Club, October, page 3; Simine Short, SZD22 "Mucha", November, page 3; Simine Short, Austrian Airmail Stamp, December, page 3
Stergar, Vesna: The 2004 Women Seminar at Harris Hill, NY (SSA News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], October, page 10
Stickelmaier, John: Competition for Growth (SSA Mail) [Competitions], July, page 3
Stoltz, Chuck: Winch Launch (SSA Mail) [Launching\Winch], December, page 4
Stories: Jim Short, The "50 by 50" Soaring Pilot, March, pages 42-43
Striedieck, Karl H. (a.k.a. Karl Striedieck): 28th World Championships (Response) (SSA Mail) [Competitions\World], January, page 7; The Troops (Competition Corner) [Competitions], February, page 11; 2004 Rules Changes (Soaring News) [Competitions\Rules], April, page 6; Contest Fees (Competition Corner) [Competitions], June, page 13; Annual Pilot's Competition Poll (SSA News) [Competitions], September, page 6; Competition Pilot Poll (SSA News) [Competitions], October, page 6; H 2 Woe (Competition Corner) [Competitions], November, page 19
Stroud, Terry; with Bryan Cepak and Phil Umphres: Triple Diamond Day (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country], June, pages 16-19
Sullivan, Dawn: 2004 Region 9 Championships - Parowan, Utah, USA (SSA News) [Competitions\Region 9], October, page 8
Sullivan, John: Push-to-land (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country], March, page 27
Takizawa, Shinzo: Assistance Needed (SSA Mail) [Solicitation\Cross Country], January, page 4
Taylor, George: Parking Fee Problems (SSA Mail), April, page 4
Techniques: Charlie Spratt, Liquid Assets, March, page 60; R.R. "Boom" Powell, Want to Weigh More? Try a PB sandwich, March, pages 34-38; Mike Abernathy, Cross Country Mentor: Soaring Skill Improvement - Part 2, January, page 32; Mike Abernathy, Cross-Country Article, March, page 5; John Sullivan, Push-to-land, March, page 27; Joe Dobronski, Flying a Self launched Sailplane Cross-Country, March, pages 32-33; Hal Chouinard, Cross-Country Camp, May, pages 32-35; Bryan Cepak, Terry Stroud, and Phil Umphres, Triple Diamond Day, June, pages 16-19; Joe Volmar, Academy Motorgliders Find New Home, December, pages 26-30; Dean Carswell, TSA Summer Teraining Seminar and Cross-Country Camp, November, page 12; Bob Wander, Signs of Lift in the Sky, January, page 17; Richard H. Johnson, Circling the Holighaus Way - or Do You Really Want to Keep the Yaw String Centered?, October, pages 32-36; Kempton Izuno, One Thousand Miles in the Sierra Wave, October, pages 26-31
Thelen, George: Changes (Safety Corner) [Safety], January, page 48; Instructor/Student Relationship (Safety Corner) [Instruction; Safety], February, pages 46-47; Dear Flabby (Safety Corner) [Safety], March, pages 45-46; Mid-Air (Safety Corner) [Safety], April, pages 43-45; Rusty (Safety Corner) [Safety], May, pages 44-45; Double Tragedy (Safety Corner) [Safety], June, pages 46-48; Apologies (SSA Mail) [Corrections; People\Jan Driessen], July, page 3; Rope or Rotor (Safety Corner) [Safety], July, pages 44-46; Electric Winch Launch Accident (Safety Corner) [Safety], August, pages 47-48; Running Together (Safety Corner) [Safety], October, pages 46-48; In a Jam (Safety Corner) [Safety], November, pages 46-49; For Lack of the Right Stuff (Safety Corner) [Safety], December, page 47
Tobin, Pete: Soaring in Ireland (Feature Articles) [International\Ireland], January, page 27
Towne, Brad: Thank you from Bultman Scholarship Winners (SSA Mail) [Awards\Bultman Scholarships], September, page 4
Townes, Brooks: Learning with Less Cawfee (SSA Mail) [Instruction], April, page 4
Umphres, Phil; with Bryan Cepak and Terry Stroud: Triple Diamond Day (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country], June, pages 16-19
Vintage: John C. Kalinowski, Last WWII Glider to Fly USAF Missions to be Retired, June, page 6
Volkmann, David: SSA Group Insurance - A Major SSA Membership Benefit (Feature Articles) [Insurance], July, pages 13-14
Volmar, Joe (a.k.a. J.H. Volmar): Academy Motorgliders Find New Home (Feature Article) [Motorgliders; Techniques\Cross-Country], December, pages 26-30
Wallace, Art: The Michael Wallace Memorial Scholarship Fund (SSA News) [Awards], August, page 7
Wallick, Philip; with Christopher Woods (a.k.a. Chris Woods) and Philip Makanna: The Soaring Photography Contest (Feature Articles) [Photography], July, pages 16-21
Wander, Bob: Signs of Lift in the Sky (Beginners' Corner) [Techniques\Thermaling; Instruction], January, page 17; Aviation Regulations and Student Pilots (Beginners' Corner) [Instruction], March, page 11; Pilot Operating Handbook (Beginners' Corner) [Instruction], May, page 12; The Best Beginners Ever (Beginners' Corner) [Instruction], July, page 12; Book Reviews (Beginners' Corner) [Publications], September, page 13; Flight Instructor Recertification Clinics (Soaring Safety Foundation Update) [Instruction], December, page 20
Wasilowski, Steven P.: Fidelity Named Investment Manager for the Soaring Society of America (SSA News) [Soaring Society of America], September, page 9
Waters, Steve: Bob Thompson in his Ventus being towed aloft from Val-Air Gliderport in Durango, CO (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus], June, cover
Willat, Garret: Junior Soaring Development and Training Camp (SSA News) [Youth], May, page 4
Williams, Peter A. (a.k.a. Pete Williams, Peter Williams): Power (Motorgliding Corner) [Motorgliders], January, page 12; Remembering Wally Scott (SSA Mail) [People\Wally Scott], March, page 3; Mixed Aircraft Types Operations (Motorgliding Corner) [Motorgliders], April, page 12; Are You Three Mistakes High? (Motorgliding Corner) [Motorgliders], August, page 18
Willis, Marv: 1-26 Kicks "God Help Me, I Love This!" (1-26 Kicks) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], December, page 18
Willis, Marvin: Why I Fly a Schweizer 1-26 (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], March, pages 30-31
Wilson, Jack: Increasing Membership (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], January, page 4
Wolter, John: Pik 20 in the German mountains (Covers) [Sailplanes\Pik 20], January, cover
Woods, Christopher (a.k.a. Chris Woods): The Inspiration to Soar (Feature Articles) [Inspiration], March, pages 21-23
Woods, Christopher (a.k.a. Chris Woods); with Philip Makanna and Philip Wallick: The Soaring Photography Contest (Feature Articles) [Photography], July, pages 16-21
Woods, Woodson K.: Pacific High (Feature Articles) [Sites\Hawaii], February, pages 13-18
Wright, C. Dennis (a.k.a. Dennis Wright): The Convention and Budgets (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], January, page 2; Politics, and One Small Way It Affects Soaring (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], February, page 2; Time Sure Goes by Fast (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], March, page 2; SSA Chapters... A Special Class of Membership (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], April, page 2; One More to Soar (Feature Articles) [Membership], April, pages 17-18; You All Got an Exemption Down There? (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], May, page 2; Association R Us (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], June, page 2; Young People and Soaring (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], July, page 2; The SSA Staff's Excellent Adventure (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Staff], July, pages 32-37; Association R US - Part II (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], August, page 2; Yes, Margaret... It has been a year (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], September, page 2; The Value of a Phone Call (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], October, page 2; Volunteers (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], November, page 2; Eagle Fund Drive 2004: Do More to Soar in '04 (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America], November, page 27; SSA - Working for You (Executive) [Soaring Society of America], December, page 2
Wright, Diana S.: Albuquerque Soaring Club Hosts SSA Executive Director (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Soaring Society of America], April, page 9
Youth: Mary Kuhlke, The Experience of Flying, February, page 34; Charlie Spratt, Youth People in Soaring, February, page 60; Garret Willat, Junior Soaring Development and Training Camp, May, page 4; John H. Campbell, Progress in Youth Numbers, July, page 7; Ralph Kollstad, Raising Funds for Youth, August, page 7; Fred Lasor, Tapping Into the Energy of Youth with the Civil Air Patrol, November, pages 32-36; Soaring Moments, November, pages 38-39; John Seaborn, Junior Pilots Invited to Sign Up for Junior News, December, page 10; John H. Campbell, Plain Soaring - USA Juniors Down Under, December, pages 32-35; Mile High Gliding, Youth Soaring in Boulder, December, page 40
Zieba, Jerry: Highest Performing 15-Meter Sailplane (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\SZD-56-2 Diana-2], January, page 10
Zimm, Erich: Tony Smolder's "worm burning" finish in a Ventus B at Turf Soaring School (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus B], December, cover; Additional Contest Winners (Soaring News) [Competitions], January, page 9; SSA and Region 2 Join Forces at AOPA Convention (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Conventions], January, page 9; Knauff and Grove Named New Schleicher Dealer (Soaring News) [Publications], February, page 6; 2004 Flight Library (Soaring News) [Publications], February, page 7; Soaring Moments (Milestones), February, page 44; Final Glide (Milestones) [People\Greg L. Hodges; Obituaries], March, page 41; Call for SSA Director Nominations (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], April, page 6; SSA Competition Rules Committee Call for Nominations (SSA News) [Competitions\Rules], May, page 6; Soaring Moments (Milestones), May, page 42; But I feel Fine at 12,5000' (Soaring News) [Corrections], June, page 9; Continued Insurability: Ensuring the SSA Group Insurance Plan Will Always Work for You (Soaring News) [Insurance], June, page 9; Soaring Moments (Milestones), June, pages 39-40; New Chief Master Instructor Appointed (Soaring News) [People\Burt Compton; Instruction], July, page 7; Generous Support Received for Annual Eagle Fund Drive (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], July, page 8; Roy Coulliette Inducted into Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame (SSA News) [People\Roy Coulliette], August, page 8; SSA Director Nominations [Soaring Society of America\Directors], August, pages 14-16; Soaring Moments (Milestones), August, pages 39-40; A New Book - Segelflugzeug-Geschichten Die Gleit- und Segelflugzeuge des Deutschen Segelflugmuseums (SSA News) [Publications], September, page 6; Soaring Moments (Milestones), September, page 38; New Screenplay (SSA News) [People\Chuck O'Mahony; Literature], October, page 6; Soaring Moments (Milestones), October, pages 38-39; 2005 SSA Convention & Air Expo (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Conventions], November, page 10; SSA Directors Elected (SSA News) [Soaring Society of America], November, page 11; Soaring Moments (Milestones) [Youth], November, pages 38-39; Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], November, page 39; (Advertisement) [Soaring Society of America\Conventions], December, pages 5-8; DG-1000 (Advertisement) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000], December, page 9; SSA Works to Mitigate Security Requirements (SSA News) [Soaring Society of America; Security Exemption], December, page 10; Where in the World is Wright? (SSA News) [Soaring Society of America], December, page 13; A Partial Listing of the Generous Support received from Members (2004 Eagle Fund Campaign) [Soaring Society of America\Fund Raising], December, pages 24-25
whiteplanes.com: Tim McAllister at the Third Club Class WGC in Elverum, Norway (Covers) [Sailplanes\Libelle], September, cover

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