Soaring Magazine Index for 2006 organized by author

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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, Y, Z, None

A

Abernathy, Mike
"Net Benefits" Improve Your Soaring Skills (Feature Articles) [Training\Internet Resources], April, page 34
Net Benefits (Soaring Mail) [Software], June, page 3
Adams, Gary
Complaint about photos (Soaring Mail) [Photos], August, page 3
Agnew, Rick
Book Review: Master of the Wave by Terry Delore (Soaring News) [Literature], March, page 10
American Composite Manufacturers Association
Silent 2 Targa (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Targa], February, page 6
Avolio, Gennaro
Soft Release (Soaring Mail) [Launching\Tow Release], February, page 4

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Babeck, Tom
SOARING Magazine Improvements (Soaring Mail) [Magazine], August, page 4
Beauregard, David
Last Solo Before Snowfall (Soaring Milestones) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol\Solo; People\Matt Toussain], January, page 43
Benetti-Longhini, Leo
Schleicher ASW-20B (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-20B], March, pages 30,31
Black-Nixon, C. Dianne (a.k.a. Dianne Black Nixon, Dianne Black-Nixon, C. Dianne Black Nixon)
To the Readers of Soaring Magazine (Soaring Mail) [Soaring Society of America], November, page 2
Sporting License (Soaring News) [FAI\Sporting License], November, page 10
Boettger, Gordon
The Hilton Experience (Feature Articles) [Awards\Hilton], June, page 24
Bojack, John
Contest Report (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regionals; Sites\Cordelle], November, page 14
Bojack, John; with Clyde Taylor
Region 5 South Contest Story (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regionals\Region 5], February, page 8
Brabeck, Tom
Metaphysical Soaring in Sedona, Arizona (Feature Articles) [Sites\Sedona], March, page 34
Brain, Frauke Elber/Val
Introducing Cross-Country Soaring (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Cross-Country], October, page 16
Brainerd, Carl
Solo and Transition Rating in One Hawaii Vacation (Soaring Milestones) [Training], September, page 48
Braun, Darren
UV Rays Revisited (Soaring Mail) [Medical\UV Rays], July, page 4
Brayer, Andy
Private License Achieved (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\Andy Brayer], January, page 42
Brickner, Cindy
AD Issued on Centrair Pegasus (Soaring News) [Regulation], February, page 6
AD Issued on McCauley Propellers (Soaring News) [Regulation], February, page 6
AD Issued on DG-500MB and DG-800B (Soaring News) [Regulation], March, page 9
AD Issued on Grob G103 Twin Astirs, Twin II, Twin II Acro, Twin III SL (Soaring News) [Regulation], March, page 9
AD Issued on Grob Twin Astirs (Soaring News) [Regulation], March, page 9
AD Issued on Puchacz Gliders (Soaring News) [Regulation], March, page 9
AD Issued on CECI Cylinders (Soaring News) [Regulation], March, page 10
AD Issued on PZL M26 Airplanes, 2006-03-17; Fuselage Frame (Soaring News) [Regulation], April, page 6
AD issued on DG-100, -400, -500, -500M, 2006-02-12; Rudder Bearing (Soaring News) [Regulation], April, page 6
Cascades vs. Exit Points (Sidebar) [Safety\Accident Analysis], June, page 19
TSA Wakes Up, Blinks (Soaring News) [Government\TSA], July, page 6
SSA's Action on Transponders (Sidebar) [Equipment\Transponders], July, page 24
AD Issued on DG-1000S,2006-16-20; Elevator Control Rod End (Soaring News) [FAA\Regulations], November, page 10
AD Issued on Grob Astir CS Gliders (Soaring News) [FAA\Regulations\AD], December, page 9
Brooker, Kevin
The 14th National Landmark of Soaring [History\NSM Landmark], January, page 28
Brooks, Todd P.
Thank You (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Instructors], December, page 42
Brown, Pat
How the Greater Houston Soaring Association, Inc. is Using the New LSA Rules (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\LSA Rules], June, page 29
Buck, Rob
Solo at Sugarbush (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\First Solo\Christian Buck], March, page 44
Burkett, Pat
What Goes Around, Comes Around (Soaring Milestones) [Training], March, page 43
Byars, Ed
Thank You, Chris (Soaring Mail) [Magazine], January, page 3
Byrne, Mary Ann Doolittle
The Toughest Exams Happen at 10,000 feet (Soaring News) [Training\Air Force Academy; Sites\Moriarty], October, page 11

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Cant, Ian; with Anne Mongiovi
Soar Oshkosh (Soaring News) [Events\Oshkosh], April, page 7
Carberry, Joel
2005 Lincoln Award announced by H.H.S.C. (Soaring News) [Awards\Lincoln], March, page 7
Carlson, Richard (a.k.a. Rich Carlson)
SSF Programs Scheduled for 2006 (Soaring News) [Safety\Meetings], January, page 7
Landing: Keep Your Eyes on the Goal (Safety Program) [Safety\Landing], March, page 16
First Flight Proficiency Program (Soaring News) [Training\First Flight], May, page 7
Soaring Safety Foundation Seeking Information (Soaring News) [Safety\Foundation], August, page 9
Current or Proficient, What's Your Skill Level? (Safety Program) [Safety\Currency], September, page 21
Carmichael, Bruce H. (a.k.a. Bruce Carmichael, B.H. Carmichael, B. Carmichael)
The Spiral Dive (Sidebar to Izuno article) Aug '73 Soaring (Safety Corner) [Safety], March, page 29
Carswell, Dean
Winch Launch vs Aero Tow (Soaring Mail) [Launching], March, page 3
Observe Regulations (Soaring Mail) [Regulation], October, page 8
Cipriano, Vincent F.
Survival (Feature Articles) [Equipment\Survival Kits], January, page 23
Clanfaglione, Peter
First Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Training; People\Blaine Kubesh], February, page 45
Clark, Robin
Spring Break A glider pilot takes rhe family skiing (Feature Articles) [Family; Sites\Minden], June, page 36
Clarke, Jon
Looking for Information on Film The Sunship Game (Soaring Mail) [History\Sunship Game], July, page 3
Cloudniners Soaring Club
Private Pilot Glider Certificate Received (Soaring Milestones) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Training\Private Pilot\Ron Edgerton], April, page 46
Cochrane, John H. (a.k.a. John Cochrane)
An Invitation to Contests (Contest Corner) [Competitions], February, page 43
Local Contest (Contest Corner) [Competitions\Local Contest], April, page 40
Safety Talk - Contest Finishes (Contest Corner) [Safety\Competitions], June, page 13
Sports Class Growing Pains (Contest Corner) [Competitions\Sports Class], August, page 13
Upwind and Downwind (Contest Corner) [Competitions\Techniques], October, page 18
Circling in Psychological Sink (Contest Corner) [Psychology], December, page 38
Coleman, Mark
Solo and Success (Soaring Milestones) [Training; People\Gary Lisenbee], February, page 46
First Solo! Tobey Cauffiel of Adrian Soaring Club (Covers) [Training\First Solo], March, cover
New Tow Pilot Milestone (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Tow Pilot], April, page 45
Collins, Brian
1000K on a Perfect Soaring Day (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country], February, page 15
Compton, Burt
The Gathering of the Tribe (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Convention], May, page 15
Constantin, George
By George [Cartoon], March, page 46
Wooden it be Nice? It Sure Was! (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Vintage; Regatta\Vintage], July, page 20
Cook, Greg
Steve Northcraft and his sailplane (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-8], August, pages 30,31
Eric Mozer in his Schempp-Hirth Discus (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Discus], September, cover
Corbell, Philip T. (a.k.a. Phil Corbell)
FAA Private Pilot License Obtained (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Youth\Daniel Lamb], October, page 48
Corbett, Paul
First Solo Flight (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\John Charles King], January, page 43
Cornay, Ray
Traffic, Transponders and TCAS (Soaring Mail) [Equipment\Transponders], September, page 3
Costello, Pat
Let's Get Airborne (Feature Articles) [Insurance], August, page 29
Couser, George
Seeking a Broader Viewpoint (Soaring Mail) [Comments\Letter], December, page 2

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Daniels, Bill
Winch Launch (Soaring Mail) [Training\Winch Launch], May, page 3
Davis, Charles H., II
Silent Wings Museum (Soaring Mail) [Museums\Gliders], October, page 3
Davis, Lynne and Bob (a.k.a. Bob and Lynne Davis)
Summer Shower (Soaring Milestones) [Training\First Solo], December, page 43
Daye, Jeff
Ben Mullen Memorial Eastern Division 1-26 Labor Day Fun Meet (Soaring News) [Competitions\1-26; Sites\Winston-Salem, NC], December, page 10
DeRosa, John
Youth Participation (Soaring News) [Youth\Mark Ziebinski; Youth\Trace Lewis; Youth\Daniel Morris], June, page 8
Diloren Sailplanes
New Sailplane in Final Stages (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Saqqara; Launching\Foot Launch], October, page 11
Drury, Bill
The New Good Old Days (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regionals], August, page 10
Drury, Trish
Rand Baldwin in his LS-8 on Tow at Region 5N Contest Perry, SC (Covers) [Sailplanes\AeroTow], August, cover
Dunteman, Dave
Solos at Age 14 (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\First Solo\Bradley Dunteman], March, page 44
DuPont, Alexis I.
Tow Rope Break Load (Soaring Mail) [Techniques\Aero Tow], July, page 4
Durakovich, Dave
Solo Pilot (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Solo\Mark Boys], December, page 41

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Easton, Doug
Eagle Fund Drive (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Eagle Fund], November, page 27
Eckhart, Mark
An Expression of Gratitude (Soaring Mail) [Fund Raising], July, page 3
Editor
Brewer Award (Soaring News) [Awards\Brewer], May, page 6
Salute to Volunteers (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Volunteers], June, page 6
Erratum (Soaring News) [Magazine\Ka-8B], August, page 8
Correction (Soaring News) [Magazine\Figure 2], August, page 9
Display at Recent Air Show (Soaring News) [Public Relations\Air Show\Jack Womack], September, page 12
Dr. John H. Cambell Awarded the 2005 Dr. Mervin K. Strickler, Jr. Aerospace Education Leadership Award (Soaring News) [Awards; People\John H. Campbell], September, page 13
SSA Policy on Comment Regarding Glider-Associated Accidents [Soaring Society of America\Policy], December, page 17
Eisenbeiss, Duane
World Distance Award (Soaring News) [Awards], October, page 13
Elber, Frauke
Club News - This and That (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], February, page 11
What Soaring Means to Me by Trace Lewis; Same Day Solo by Mike and Lukas Kennedy (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Chicagoland Glider Council], March, page 13
Clubs and Chapters Report from Arlington by Dave Newill (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], April, page 11
Summer Adventures (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Crewing], May, page 8
News From the Youth Department (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Youth], September, page 18
Managing an Incident/Accident at Gliderports (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Accidents], December, page 16
Elber, Frauke; with David B. Newill (a.k.a. David Newill and Dave Newill)
June News Updates (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Fund Raising], June, page 11
Elber, Frauke; with Robin McDaniel
Story Follow-up & The Pink Slip (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Training; Check Rides], July, page 10
Elliott, Abbi
Heinz Weisenbuehler soars over Hobbs, NM (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 4], September, pages 30,31
Enright, Richard (a.k.a. Dick Enright)
Fun at Any Age (Soaring Milestones) [Seniors\Dick Enright], January, page 42
Soaring Over the Alps (Soaring Mail) [Sites\Alps], October, page 6
Esser, Klaus
Faces of the Future in Soaring (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Youth\Matt Smith\Eric Strom\Kelly Terefenko], December, page 42
Ewald, Jochen
Michael Greiner in his ASW-28-18E (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-28-18E], June, pages 30,31

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Fairchild, Dave
First Flight (Feature Articles) [Training], September, page 35
Fairchilds, Dave
Things to Do When There is No Lift (Feature Articles) [Winter Activity], December, page 24
Finestone, Paul
Young-at-Heart Pilot Recognized (Soaring Milestones) [Pilots\Octogenarian], August, page 48
Ford, Kevin
1-26 Championships, Moriarty, NM 2005 (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Nationals\1-26], April, page 24
Foster, Mark
First Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\Kayla Foster], January, page 42
Franklin, John
Sailplane Experiences (Soaring Mail) [People\John Franklin], April, page 3
Fucci, Richard
Photos Acknowledged (Soaring Mail) [Photos], December, page 2
Fucci, Richard R.
Freedom Flight (Feature Articles) [Training; Disabilities], August, page 36
Furlong, Jim
Sowing the Seeds of Soaring Dreams (Soaring News) [Youth\M-ASA Club\Rides], July, page 7

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Gaines, Robert E. (a.k.a. Robert Gaines, Bob Gaines, R. Gaines)
Return to the Summer of 1946 (Soaring News) [History\Ginny Schweizer], September, page 13
Gallagher, Harold
Thirteen-year-old Solos Tow Schweizer Sailplanes (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\Solo\Jack Wiegand], September, page 49
Gertsen, Kai
Region 6 North, at Sunny Ionia (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regionals\Region 6 North; Sites\Ionia], September, page 14
Goebel, Jim; with Steve McManus
Caesar Creek Soaring Club 2005 Youth Soaring Camp (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Youth], January, page 7
Golden, Ed
2-33 landing at Hinckley Airport, IL (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-33], January, cover
Jim Short landing Ed Golden's new Ventus 2BX (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus 2BX], April, page 30
Gosselin, Guy
A Timeless Sky (Feature Articles) [History\Mt. Washington Wave Camps], January, page 26
Goudge, Dave
Summer Day Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Solo\James Murray], November, page 45
Goyne, Mary
First Solo (Soaring Milestones) [First Solo\Youth\Clint Kroese], April, page 46
Grant, Mark
Fifty-Seven Minute First Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Solo\Mark Carpenter], October, page 49
Glider Rating Added (Soaring Milestones) [Training\John Gagern], October, page 49
Sandhill Soaring Saga Continues (Soaring Milestones) [Training\First Solo\John Swanson], December, page 41
Graves, Michael
Power Pilot Solos in a 2-33 (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Solo\Lyndol Askew], May, page 48
Final Glide (Soaring Milestones) [Obituaries\Floyd Sweet; Obituaries\Francis "Fritz" Compton; Obituaries\Lewis Best; Obituaries\Thomas Priestley], June, page 48
Final Glide (Soaring Milestones) [Obituaries\Robert Lockman; Obituaries\James Statler; Obituaries\Dave Beaurgard; Obituaries\Bruno Cerceo; Obituaries\Ralph Wentzel], July, page 49
Greenwell, Eric (a.k.a. E. Greenwell)
What Happened to my 50:1 Glider? (Safety Program) [Safety\Motorglider], October, page 21
Gutenwik, Jan Scott from Karl-Erik
The Rotax Falke (Feature Articles) [Equipment\Motorgliders], November, page 32

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Hall, Andrew
"The Boy Who Flew With the Condors" Disney Episode (Soaring Mail) [Public Relations\Film], October, page 4
Hammond, E. Gene (a.k.a. Gene Hammond)
Feeling Confident while Slipping (Safety Program) [Safety\Soaring Safety Foundation], April, page 14
Ground Damage is Still a Problem (Feature Articles) [Safety\Ground Damage], May, page 21
Hammond, E. Gene (a.k.a. Gene Hammond); with Bernald S. Smith (a.k.a. Bernald Smith, B. Smith and B.S. Smith)
First Flight - Bad News [Safety\SSF Trustees], February, page 13
Hanson, Rick and Ginny
Soaring Teens! (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\First Solo], March, page 43
Heath, Hunter
Importance of a Guest Ride (Soaring Mail) [Public Relations], March, page 5
Hendrix, Jim
Sidewiser: An Old but Good Idea (Feature Articles) [Equipment\Hangars], February, page 28
Hill, William G. (a.k.a. Bill Hill, Billy Hill, W.G. Hill, William Hill)
Headline:Fast Moving Fighter Jet Hits Glider (Feature Articles) [Safety\Mid Airs], July, page 27
Seven Days, Four Knights:2006 Region 9 Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regionals\Region 9; Sites\Turf, AZ], November, page 10
Hines, Steve
LS-4 (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4], January, pages 28,29
Brad Edwards of Australia at the 1991 Worlds in Uvalde (Covers) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-6b], December, cover
Hoey, Peter
New Solo Student (Soaring Milestones) [Youth; People\Stephen Hoey], February, page 45
Holden, Glenn
What's Wrong with this Photo? (Feature Articles) [Safety\Out Landings], November, page 28
Hollestelle, Ed
The LX7007 Pro IGC (Soaring News) [Equipment\Navigation], January, page 9
Hyner, Matthew
Book Review - Ascent by Bruce McGhie (Soaring News) [Literature], December, page 10

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Izuno, Kempton
Into the Bowels of Darkness (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country], March, page 26

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Jallen, David
Comments on UV Protection (Soaring Mail) [Safety\UV], October, page 8
Johnson, Richard H. (a.k.a. Dick Johnson, Richard Johnson, R.H. Johnson, R. Johnson)
Condor Field WWII Glider Training Base Near 29 Palms, CA (Feature Articles) [History\WWII Glider Training], May, page 33
Wind Noises (Soaring Mail) [Safety\Gear Up Landings], June, page 3
Jordan, Phil
Believing is Seeing (Soaring Milestones) [Blind Flight], December, page 43

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Katinszky, Harold A. (a.k.a. Harold Katinszky)
More on Cloud Flying (Soaring Mail) [Techniques\Instrument flying], December, page 3
Katz, Gary
Solo Pilot (Soaring Milestones) [Training; Solo\John Hoover], August, page 49
Kellet, James C. (a.k.a. J.C. Kellet, Jim Kellet, Jim C. Kellet, Jim Kellett)
What Price Safety?? (Feature Articles) [Safety\Equipment], December, page 36
Kelly, Sarah
Sailplanes on Display for Chattanooga Aviation Enthusiasts (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Display], January, page 9
Klauder, Phil
Double First Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Training; People\Bill Hamilton], February, page 47
All Smiles and Two New Private Pilots (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Private Pilots\Joe Beyer\Jeff Woertz], May, page 48
Klivanes, Charles
Great Memories Through Soaring (Soaring Mail) [History], September, page 5
Knapp, Todd; with Tim Welles
Junior Program (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\Clubs], February, page 46
Knauff, Thomas (a.k.a. Tom Knauff, T. Knauff)
Congratulations (Soaring Milestones) [Pilots\Octogenarian], August, page 48
Preventing Stall Accidents (Feature Articles) [Safety\Stalls], November, page 24
Knickerbocker, Shawn
Cloud Flying (Soaring Mail) [Techniques\Cloud Flying], June, page 4
Current or Proficient, What's Your Skill Level? (Soaring Mail) [Safety\Currency], November, page 4
CFI Flight Reviews (Soaring Mail) [Training], December, page 5
Kolstad, Ralph E. (a.k.a. Ralph Kolstad)
Youth Scholarships (Soaring News) [Scholarships], April, page 8
Kolstad Scholarship Funding (Soaring News) [Awards\Kolstad], June, page 8
New Zealand Sailplane Grand Prix & 2006 (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Grand Prix; International\New Zealand], July, page 32
Kolstad Scholarship (Soaring News) [Awards\Scholarship\Fund Raising], December, page 12
Kouzmanoff, Alison
WGC Reports (Soaring Mail) [Competitions\Worlds\John Good], September, page 6
Kramer, Nathan A.
22 by Age 22 (Soaring Milestones) [Youth], September, page 47
Krengel, Larry
First Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\Solo\Derek Neben], October, page 48
New Addition to Club (Soaring Milestones) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Marine; People\Hank Taylor], October, page 48
Kuettner, Joachim P. (a.k.a. Dr. Joachim P. Kuettner); with Dennis W. Wright
Announcing the SSA/Kuettner 2000 km Downwind Prize (Soaring News) [Awards\Prizes], January, page 6

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Larsen, Tim
Bruce Fox of Knoxville lands at Marfa (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes\HpH 304CZ17], July, pages 30-31
Lathrop, C.P. Bud
Newest Solo for Prescott Soaring Society (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\Solo\Coury Clark], October, page 48
Latner, Alexis Glynn
Being an Early Bird (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Convention], May, page 16
Lawton, Pat
The Flying Bards of Mifflin (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Nationals\Sports Class; Sites\Mifflin], October, page 25
Le Gouëff, Réal
Duo Discus with engine extended (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus], May, cover
Levy, Doug
Soaring Adventures 2005 (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country\1-26], June, page 22
Lindberg, Mark
Sailplane Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Mark Lindberg], July, page 49
Lockhart, Brian
York Soaring Association Airfield, Arthur, Ontario, Canada (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], November, cover
Lodolph, William
Solo Accomplishment (Soaring Milestones) [First Solo\Youth\Emily Ludolph], April, page 45
Lohre, Chuck
Region 6 South Regional Sailplane Contest Report (Soaring News) [Sites\Waynesville; Competitions\Regionals\Region 6], October, page 13
Loomiller, Craig
Observations of a First-Time Contest Pilot (Soaring Mail) [Competitions], January, page 4
Lowry, Rusty
Common Factors in Tow Plane Mishaps (Feature Articles) [Launching\Aerotow; Safety\Tow Plane Mishaps], March, page 21

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McAllister, Susan
Sports Class National Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National], February, page 35
A Grand Prix Experiment (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Grand Prix], May, page 24
McDaniel, Frauke Elber/Robin
Odds and Ends (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], November, page 18
McDaniel, Jay
Adventures of Troop 129 (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Youth\Scouts], November, page 44
McDaniel, Robin; with Frauke Elber
Story Follow-up & The Pink Slip (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Training; Check Rides], July, page 10
McKosky, Lucy Anne
WSPA Seminar 2005: High Flight, New Friends (Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs) [Seminars\WSPA], January, page 19
McManus, Steve; with Jim Goebel
Caesar Creek Soaring Club 2005 Youth Soaring Camp (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Youth], January, page 7
Meinen, Jay
Choose Your Club Wisely (Soaring Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], March, page 4
Menchen, Dave
A Gathering of Schweizers (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer], February, cover
Miles, John T.
The Boy Who Flew with Condors (Soaring Mail) [Public Relations\Film], November, page 4
Mongiovi, Anne; with Ian Cant
Soar Oshkosh (Soaring News) [Events\Oshkosh], April, page 7
Montague, Kathleen Winters, Arleen Coleson, Neita
Memories of the WSPA (Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs) [Comments\WSPA], December, page 14

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Naber, Gary
New Private Pilot (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Youth\Kelly Haber], November, page 44
Nadler, Dave
Antares 20E 20-Meter Electric Self-Launch Supership (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Antares], May, page 6
Maiden Flight Antares 18S (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Antares 18S], August, page 9
Neetka, Maria Szemplinska
Bill Batesole in his ASK-14 at Mifflin (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASK-14], October, cover
Tom Knauff at the Sports Class Nationals, Mifflin Co. Arpt (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus], November, pages 30,31
Neumann, Scott
Bermuda Triangles A Pilot's Return to Soaring and his First National Contest (Feature Articles) [Competitions], February, page 37
New Zealand Grand Prix
Elite Pilots Announced for New Zealand Gliding Grand Prix (Soaring News) [Competitions\Grand Prix], January, page 8
Newill, David B. (a.k.a. David Newill, Dave Newill); with Frauke Elber
June News Updates (Club News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Fund Raising], June, page 11
Nixon, Hank
Sailplane Racing Rules Poll and Election (Soaring News) [Competitions\Rules], August, page 12

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O'Leary, George
Fast File Download Suggestion (Soaring Mail) [Competitions\Scoring Computers], October, page 7
Oldt, Tom
Thank You (Soaring Mail) [Magazine\Technique\Safety\Jim Skydell], September, page 4
Orndorff, Beverly
Spousal Support (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Jeanne Pitssenberger], September, page 49

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Paget, Val
Not Trailer Trash (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Trailers], July, page 25
It's Time to Harvest Some Great Publicity (Soaring News) [Public Relations], December, page 12
Papier, John L.
New Solo Pilot (Soaring Milestones) [Training; People\Doug Coon], August, page 48
Pin, François G. (a.k.a. François Pin, Francois Pin)
The World Class Soaring Association (Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs) [Sailplanes\World Class], July, page 13
Pitsenberger, Jeanne
A Memorable Christmas Eve (Soaring Milestones) [First Solo\Jeanne Pitsenberger], April, page 45
Powell, Robert R.
World's Largest ötow Planeö? (Feature Articles) [History\Towing], September, page 32
Prus, Robert S., MD
First Glider Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Youth\Konrad Sliwowski], June, page 48

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Raspet, Dave
Andean Condors (Feature Articles) [International\Peru; Birds], April, page 32
Reesor, Tom
Comments on Cloud Flying (Soaring Mail) [Techniques\Cloud Flying], August, page 4
Rent, Tom
Building an Ensign Sailplane Hangar (Feature Articles) [Equipment\Hangar], October, page 33
Rizzo, Jim
2006 Seniors National Championship; A Family Reunion (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\Seniors], August, page 20
Ruprecht, Judy
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], January, page 46
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], February, page 50
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], March, page 45
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], April, page 47
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], May, page 42
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], June, page 42
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], July, page 43
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], August, page 45
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], September, page 43
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], October, page 44
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], November, page 41
Badges and Records (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], December, page 45
Ryan, Bertha M. (a.k.a. Bertha Ryan, B.M. Ryan, B. Ryan)
An Evening with Jack Laister (Soaring News) [History\Jack Laister], September, page 12

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Sayger, Jack
Glider Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Solo\Lewis Wright], June, page 48
Schaffer, John
Solo Accomplishment (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\First Solo\Amanda Schaffer], February, page 45
Schlösser, Karin
2005 Open Class Nationals and Region 8 Contest (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\Regional], January, page 34
Schrader, Chris
Thank You, John (Soaring Mail) [Competitions\Worlds\Team; People\John Good], August, page 5
Schulze, Rolf
Winch Launch (Soaring Mail) [Launching], March, page 3
Schwarzenberger, Oats
Stamp Information (Soaring Mail) [Magazine\Stamps\Simine Short], September, page 3
Scott, Jan (a.k.a. J. Scott)
The Schleicher 75th Anniversary Book, Rhön-Adler, is now available in English on CD (Soaring News) [Literature], March, page 8
Hello Dolly - Or Build a Better Mouse Trap (Soaring Mail) [Equipment\Dolly], April, page 3
Serkowski, Tom
No Listing (Soaring Mail) [Competitions\FAI Gliding Week], August, page 3
Shaw, Jo
One Measly Point, 1-26 Championships, Hobbs, NM (1-26 Kicks) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Competitions\1-26], April, page 17
Sheppe, Rick
Back on the Map (Feature Articles) [Sites\Marfa; Competitions\Nationals], December, page 19
Short, Jim
Endowing America's Junior Champions (Feature Articles) [Endowments\Youth; People\Rudy Mozer], March, page 20
Use Caution when Importing a Sailplane (Soaring News) [Government\Importing a Sailplane], October, page 15
Short, Jim; with Gary Wild
Pilot Impressions (Feature Articles) [Sidebar\Vintage Wings Soar at Wurtsboro], September, page 29
Short, Simine
Macedonia (Soaring Mail) [Sailplanes\Ilindenka; Stamps], January, page 3
Stamp Descriptions (Soaring Mail) [Stamps], January, page 3
Sail Flying (Soaring Mail) [Stamps], February, page 3
Oleg Konstantinovich Antonov and the A-15 Sailplane (Soaring Mail) [Stamps], March, page 3
The Alleberg Gliding Center and the SF-30 Club Spatz (Soaring Mail) [Stamps], April, page 3
The "Zögling" Training Glider (Soaring Mail) [Sailplanes\Vintage\Zögling], May, page 3
The Da Vinci Code (Soaring Mail) [History\Leonardo da Vinci], June, page 3
Hang Gliding in Indonesia (Soaring Mail) [Stamps; Hang Gliding; International\Indonesia], July, page 3
100th Anniversary of F.A.I. (Soaring Mail) [Stamps; History\Commemorative Stamp], August, page 3
Believe it or not - Winch Towing in St. Louis - in 1904 (Feature Articles) [Launching\Winch Tow; History], August, page 33
SZD-38 Jantar, Poland's First GRP Sailplane (Soaring Mail) [Stamps], September, page 3
Glider Workshop and a DFS-Reiher Sailplane (Soaring Mail) [Memorabilia\Commemorative Stamp], October, page 3
An American LS-6b, shown on a stamp from Turkey! (Soaring Mail) [Memorabilia\Commemorative Stamp], November, page 2
High Performance Sailplanes - A Collage (Soaring Mail) [Memorabilia; Stamps], December, page 2
Silver, Allen R. (a.k.a. Allen Silver); with Darrin Silver
Chute Smarts (Feature Articles) [Equipment\Parachutes], May, page 36
Silver, Darrin; with Allen R. Silver (a.k.a. Allen Silver)
Chute Smarts (Feature Articles) [Equipment\Parachutes], May, page 36
Simms, George
Flying Miss Daisy (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\Solo\Zach Bowen\Eric Schuyler], October, page 48
Skydell, Jim
"Signs" and Soaring (Feature Articles) [Soaring], March, page 24
Chuck Griswold lands his Schempp-Hirth Discus at Santa Ynez (Covers) [Sites\Santa Ynez; People\Chuck Griswold], April, cover
SSA Privacy Policy (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], April, page 6
Is Conservative Safe? (Feature Articles) [Safety\Accident Analysis], June, page 16
SSA Web Site now has a Search Engine (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Web Site], July, page 6
Five Hundred Twenty-Five Extremely Dangerous Flights (Feature Articles) [Safety\Accident Analysis], July, page 14
Finding More Contest Tow Planes (Soaring News) [Competitions\Tow Planes], October, page 10
Smith, Bernald S. (a.k.a. Bernald Smith, B. Smith, B.S. Smith)
First Flight [Safety\Aging], January, page 15
Winches (Safety Program) [Safety\Winch Launch], November, page 22
Potential Hazard Training (Safety Program) [Safety\Training], December, page 18
Smith, Bernald S. (a.k.a. Bernald Smith, B. Smith, B.S. Smith); with E. Gene Hammond (a.k.a. Gene Hammond)
First Flight - Bad News [Safety\SSF Trustees], February, page 13
Smith, Peter; with Patricia Valdata (a.k.a. Pat Valdata)
What's Up at the National Soaring Museum (Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs) [Museums\National Soaring Museum], May, page 11
Sobel, Martin
Traffic Avoidance (Soaring Mail) [Safety], October, page 4
Spratt, Charlie, Jr. (a.k.a. Charlie Spratt)
The Golden Age of the Gate (The Gate) [Youth], January, page 60
Charlie's Early Influences in Soaring (The Gate) [People\Ben Greene], February, page 60
Charlie's Early Influences in Soaring, Part II (The Gate) [People\Gren Siebels], March, page 60
Influences, Part III (The Gate) [People\Dick Schreder], April, page 60
Memories of Littlefield (The Gate) [Sites\Littlefield, TX], May, page 60
Supporting the Soaring Addiction (The Gate) [Employment Joking], June, page 60
Napoleon (The Gate) [Airport Animals], July, page 60
Airport Bullies (The Gate) [Airport People], August, page 60
On the Road (The Gate) [Youth; People\Rory Dezzutti], September, page 60
Book Review - The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Area (Soaring News) [Literature], October, page 11
Relief in Sight (The Gate) [Sites\Equipment], October, page 60
A Family that Needs Our Support (The Gate) [Organizations\Soaring Society of America], November, page 60
Teenagers (The Gate) [Youth], December, page 60
Stanley, David L.
Feedback Appreciated on Sailplane Racing (Soaring Mail) [Competitions\Racing], April, page 4
Staudigl, Luitpold
Sailplane on Tow near the Bavarian Alps (Covers) [Sailplanes\AeroTow], July, cover
Stephens, Jason
Soft Release Method (Soaring Mail) [Training\Soft Release], May, page 3
Stokes, Ed
Thanks for the Memories! (Feature Articles) [History\Biography], August, page 24
Sullivan, John
The 2005 SSA Annual Awards - Photos (Feature Articles) [Awards\Convention], April, page 19
Sailplane over Fields in Pennsylvania (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes], December, pages 30,31
Sweeney, Jim
Windward Performance LLC's Sparrowhawk Sailplane wins Ace Award for Superior Quality (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Sparrowhawk], February, page 6

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Tappan, Jonathan
Steve Pakura soars the cliffs at Torrey Pines (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes; Sites\Torrey Pines], May, pages 30,31
Taylor, Clyde; with John Bojack
Region 5 South Contest Story (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regionals\Region 5], February, page 8
Taylor, Kathy
The Southwest Soaring Museum is Open for Business (Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs) [Museums\Southwest Soaring Museum], November, page 40
Thelen, George
Winter Projects:Air Tank for Sailplane Tires (Safety Corner) [Safety\Tire Air Tank], January, page 39
Dear Flabby (Safety Corner) [Safety], March, page 40
Airspeed and Altitude (Safety Corner) [Safety], April, page 42
Parachute Save from Flight Levels (Part 1) (Safety Corner) [Safety\Parachutes], May, page 45
Parachute Save from Flight Levels (Part 2) (Safety Corner) [Safety\Parachutes], June, page 45
An Early Season Accident (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accident], July, page 46
Dear Flabby (Safety Corner) [Safety\Check Lists, etc.], August, page 39
New Mexico Retrieve (Safety Corner) [Safety\Retrieve], September, page 39
Anticipation/Commitment (Safety Corner) [Safety\Planning], October, page 39
Light Jet/Glider Mid Air (Safety Corner) [Safety\Mid Airs], November, page 47
Ramifications - MidAir Collisions (Safety Corner) [Safety\Mid Airs], December, page 48
Thomason, Tommy (a.k.a. T. Thomason); with Marvin Wills
An Ancient 1-26 Championship (1-26 Kicks) [Competitions\Nationals\1-26], June, page 14
Thornton, Richard
(Covers) [Sailplanes], June, cover
Tisdale, Bill
New Solo Student (Soaring Milestones) [Training\First Solo\Dave Lessnick], June, page 48
Traver, Tom
Civil Air Patrol Needs Assistance (Soaring Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], January, page 3

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Urbanek, Vladimir
Blanik Celebrates their 50th Anniversary (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Blanik], July, page 8

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Valdata, Patricia (a.k.a. Pat Valdata)
East-West Weekend Workshops Succeed for ESA (Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\ESA], March, page 18
2006 Collegiate Soaring Association Update,John Campbell (Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs) [Soaring\Youth\John Campbell], September, page 22
Twenty Years - Already? (Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs) [History\Women in Soaring\WSPA], December, page 13
Valdata, Patricia (a.k.a. Pat Valdata); with Peter Smith
What's Up at the National Soaring Museum (Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs) [Museums\National Soaring Museum], May, page 11
Verret, Dave
Thoughts on Flying (Feature Articles) [Literature\Biography], June, page 32
Conservative Revisited (Soaring Mail) [Magazine\Safety\Jim Skydell], September, page 6
Voge, Jack
Is Conservative Safe? (Soaring Mail) [Magazine\Safety], September, page 3
Vorsanger, Charles
Insightful Articles (Soaring Mail) [Magazine\Safety\Jim Skydell], September, page 4

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Wagner, Mark
All in the Family (Soaring Milestones) [Youth; People\Mitchell Wagner], February, page 47
Wallace, Art
Kaitlin Styer Receives the Michael Wallace Scholarship Grant for 2006 (Soaring News) [Awards\Wallace Scholarship], August, page 8
Wander, Bob
Stalls (Safety Program) [Safety], May, page 14
Spins (Safety Foundation) [Safety\Safety Program], August, page 14
Welles, Tim; with Todd Knapp
Junior Program (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\Clubs], February, page 46
Wells, Phyllis
WSPA Offers Six Scholarships in 2006 (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA; Scholarships], February, page 7
Whelan, Bob
Thank You, Kempton Izuno (Soaring Mail) [Training\IFR flights], May, page 4
Mind Games (Feature Articles) [Psychology], November, page 36
White, David (a.k.a. Dave White)
Great Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Youth\Wil Newkirk], January, page 42
Father and Son Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Solo], January, page 43
The Memphis Belle (Soaring Mail) [History\WW II Airplane], February, page 3
Exciting Birthday Present (Soaring Milestones) [Youth; Rides], August, page 49
New Commercial Glider Pilot (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Commercial Pilot], August, page 49
Wild, Gary; with Jim Short
Pilot Impressions (Feature Articles) [Sidebar\Vintage Wings Soar at Wurtsboro], September, page 29
Williams, Ernest, III
Hello Dolly (Feature Articles) [Equipment\Sailplane Dollys], January, page 21
Wills, Marvin
We have a Great Sport (1-26 Kicks) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; People\Gary Knapp], September, page 19
Wills, Marvin; with Tommy Thomason (a.k.a. T. Thomason)
An Ancient 1-26 Championship (1-26 Kicks) [Competitions\Nationals\1-26], June, page 14
Wilson, Steve
Good Times in Uvalde (Soaring Mail) [Sites\Uvalde], December, page 5
Wolfes, Lisa
Solo at Caesar Creek (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Solo\Frederick Mischler], November, page 45
Wolter, John
Scheibe Falke (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes\Scheibe Falke], February, pages 30,31
Woods, Christopher (a.k.a. Chris Woods)
People of Soaring - Philippe Athuil (Feature Articles) [People\Philippe Athuil], February, page 24
People of Soaring - Kerry Huffstutler (Feature Articles) [People\Kerry Huffstutler], May, page 28
Wright, C. Dennis (a.k.a. Dennis Wright)
The Corner Office (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], January, page 2
The Corner Office - A Word About Photographs (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], February, page 2
The Corner Office - The Glider Pilot Population (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], March, page 2
The Corner Office: Re-Launch One More to Soar (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], April, page 2
Silent Wings (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], May, page 2
Prison Blues (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], June, page 2
Airports, Part 2 (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], July, page 2
The Corner Office - Night Sweats (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], August, page 2
The Corner Office - Needle in a Haystack and One More to Soar (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], September, page 2
The Corner Office - Enhanced Conspicuity (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], October, page 2
Wright, Dennis W.; with Joachim P. Kuettner (a.k.a. Dr. Joachim P. Kuettner)
Announcing the SSA/Kuettner 2000 km Downwind Prize (Soaring News) [Awards\Prizes], January, page 6
Wyman, Jack
Great Article (Soaring Mail) [Magazine], August, page 5
Wyton, Richard
Vintage Wings Soar at Wurtsboro (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Vintage; Sites\Wurtsboro], September, page 28

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Yama, Yasuhiro
Japan Glider Club at Itakura Gliderport north of Tokyo (Glider Gallery) [Sailplanes\Grob G-103 Twin II], October, pages 30,31

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Zimmerman, Leigh
World Gliding Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Worlds], September, page 24

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2005 Regional and National Contest Winners (Feature Photography) [Competitions\Regionals\Winners; Competitions\Nationals\Winners], January, page 16
1-26 Association Sweepstake's Standings [Awards\1-26], January, page 24
Adopt-A-Library Program [Contributions\Libraries], January, page 25
New Photo Guidelines Posted [Magazine\Photos], January, page 25
Eagle Fund [Contributions\Eagle Fund], January, page 33
Final Glide (Soaring Milestones) [Obituaries], January, page 42
Soaring Calendar [Calendar], January, page 44
Where in the World is Wright? (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], February, page 9
Eagle Fund [Soaring Society of America\Contributions], February, page 10
New Photo Guidelines Posted [Soaring Society of America\Magazine], February, page 27
Final Glide (Soaring Milestones) [Obituaries; People\Harriet Hamilton; People\Roger Ruch], February, page 45
Adopt-A-Library Program [Soaring Society of America], February, page 46
Soaring Calendar [Calendar], February, page 48
Adopt-A-Library Program (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Public Relations], March, page 7
Major Changes to SSA Web Site (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Web Site], March, page 7
Submitting Digital Photography (Soaring News) [Magazine\Photography], March, page 11
The 2006 Photo Contest [Competitions\Photography], March, page 39
Final Glide (Soaring Milestones) [Obituaries\Charlie Lindsay; Obituaries\Gene Hammond; Obituaries\A.C. and Mary Williams; Obituaries\Allaire duPont], March, page 44
Adopt-A-Library Program (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], April, page 6
Final Glide (Soaring Milestones) [Obituaries\Robert L. Moore; Obituaries\Galt Bowen; Obituaries\Robert Atherton; Obituaries\Lee Bernardis], April, page 46
Soaring Calendar [Calendar], April, page 48
Where in the World is Wright? (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Management], May, page 6
Beaming After the First Solo (Soaring Milestones) [Training\First Solo\Stan Barton], May, page 48
2-33 Solo in November 2005 (Soaring Milestones) [Training\First Glider Solo\Chris Graves], May, page 49
Caprock Soaring Club (Soaring Milestones) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Caprock Soaring Club], May, page 49
Call for Nominations (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], June, page 6
A Soaring Club's First Fifty Years (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Harris Hill], June, page 9
Contests and Special Events (Calendar) [Soaring Calendar], July, page 41
1-26 Association Sweepstakes Second Quarter Standings (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], August, page 9
Contests and Special Events (Calendar) [Soaring Calendar], August, page 43
Final Glide (Soaring Milestones) [Obituaries\Nathan; Obituaries\Francis Smith; Obituaries\Isolde Baur; Obituaries\Saul Shapiro; Obituaries\Edward Knight; Obituaries\Howard L. Kirby], August, page 49
Regional Director Elections (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America; People\John Dezzutti; People\Wally Berry; People\David Coggins; People\Valeria Paget; People\Tim Welles; People\Geoff Weck; People\Chip Garner; People\James M. McDaniel; People\Fred LaSor; People\Jim Skydell], September, page 8
Contests and Special Events (Calendar) [Soaring Calendar], September, page 42
Contests and Special Events (Calendar) [Soaring Calendar], October, page 42
New SSA Directors (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Management], November, page 10
A Passion for Flight (Soaring Milestones) [Training\Jai C. Farswani], November, page 45
Contests and Special Events (Calendar) [Soaring Calendar], November, page 46
2006 Regional and National Contest Winners (Feature Photography) [Competitions\Nationals\Winners; Competitions\Regionals\Winners], December, page 33
Contests and Special Events (Calendar) [Soaring Calendar], December, page 39

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