Soaring Magazine Index for 1961 organized by issue
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January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
1961
January 
A.Y. Owen, A.J. Smith in his LO-150 at Odessa, Texas (Cover) [Sailplanes\LO-150]
1961 Nationals to be in Wichita, Kansas [Competitions], page facing 1
FAI Conference [Federation Aeronautique International], page facing 1
P.F. Bikle, A message from the president (Editorial) [Soaring Society of America], page 3
SSA membership contest announced [EMGAM; Soaring Society of America], page 4
B.M. Ryan, Paul F. Bikle [Soaring Society of America], page 5
B. Paiewonsky, The handling characteristics of sailplanes - part 1 (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics], page 6
J. Reynolds, Snowbird meet (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Local\Elmira], page 10
P. Wills, The epilogue of the Oklahoma cow, from Flight (Feature Articles) [International\Great Britain; Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring], page 11
O-M. Bilaniuk, Shock absorbent wing suspension for gliders (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics], page 14
Material Available [Soaring Society of America], page 14
Harner Selvidge, The 1962 international competition and the US [Competitions], page 15
34,000 ft. altitude gain [Awards\Records], page 15
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 16
B.J. Pobtocki, Ann in Poland (Letters) [Magazine\Poland], page 18
G. Applebay, Practical information needed (Letters) [Solication], page 18
G.E. Congdon, Longfellow Knew (Letters) [Literature], page 18
G.F. Squillario, C #2000 Reports (Letters) [Badges], page 18
J. Crumpton, SSA Associate in Australia (Letters) [International\Australia], page 18
Clubs not to buy pages in SOARING Magazine [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates\Magazine], page 18
SISU to be Produced [Sailplanes\SISI], page 18
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 19
J.M. Robertson, Safety first: The Gray Hair Department [Safety], page 20
New Sailplane Dealer [Dealers], page 21
February 
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Henry Dittmer, Cherokee II of Wichita Cherokee Soaring Club (Cover) [Sailplanes\Cherokee II]
Record Flights [Awards\Records], page facing 1
SSA By-Law Changes [Soaring Society of America], page facing 1
SSA Election Results [Soaring Society of America], page facing 1
B.L. Moore, Let's sell soaring - and SSA (Editorial) [Publicity], page 3
L.A. Niemi, A report on the Sisu 1 and Sisu 1A sailplanes (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Sisu 1; Sailplanes\Sisu 1a], page 4
H.M. Claybourn, Notes on the 28th annual US national soaring championships [Competitions], page 6
J.H. Lambie, 310 km. in the Fauvel (Feature Articles) [Awards\Flights; Sailplanes\Fauvel AV-36; Gliders], page 7
SSA membership contest prizes [EMGAM; Soaring Society of America], page 9
B. Paiewonsky, The handling characteristics of sailplanes - part 2 (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics], page 10
H. Drew, Uniform trailer connections (Feature Articles) [Construction of Gliders; Trailers], page 12
SSA insurance plan news [Sailplane Insurance], page 13
R.E. Schreder, The HP-10 high performance sailplane (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\HP-10], page 14
Material Available [Soaring Society of America], page 15
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 16
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 18
W.E. (Tony) Doherty, Jr., Schweizer dealer's meeting [Manufacturers], page 20
March 
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Dita Aldott, Alex Aldott in a Breguet 901s (Cover) [Sailplanes\Breguet 901s]
Bikle reaches 46,267' [Awards\Records; People\Paul Bikle], page facing 1
Ceiling to lower [Regulations], page facing 1
Starr wins at Torrey [Competitions\Torrey Pines; People\Sterling Starr], page facing 1
Australia Aeronautical Products Approved [Internationsl\Australia], page 1
Flight Instructor Requirements eased [Regulations], page 1
R.H. Johnson, Test flying the Sisu 1 sailplane (Feature Articles) [Test Flying; Sailplanes\Sisu 1], page 3
W.S. Ivans, Jr., CVSM news [FAI], page 4
Correction to Trailer Connections Article [Trailers\Correction], page 4
H.M. Sims, Summary of Silver C flight (Feature Articles) [Awards\Flights], page 5
Radio Possibility [Equipment\Radios], page 5
Supplementary list of films available from the SSA Photographic Library [Photography], page 6
Important notice to record seekers [Awards\Record Flights], page 7
P.A. Wilson, An electrically recording barograph (How-to-do-it) [Instruments], page 8
E. Dommisse, One-design class [Gliders], page 9
W. Creany, AOPA Plantation Party [Conventions; AOPA], page 10
SSA Membership Contest Rules and Prizes [Soaring Society of America], page 11
(SSA News)No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 12
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 14
Fred Matteson, Breguet 904 sailplane (photo) [Sailplanes\Breguet 904], page 15
Govt. Plastice Handbook [Literature], page 15
Request for Thermal Detection Research [Research; Volunteer], page 15
Roberty P. Greenbaum [Obituaries; People\Robert P. Greenbaum], page 15
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 16
Ray Shamblen, Chuck Kohls with his Schleicher Ka-7 (photo) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\Ka-7], page 17
T.E. Sharp, Understanding Weather, by O.G. Sutton (Book Reviews) [Literature\Book Review; People\O.G. Sutton], page 17
In Memoriam: Zada A. Price [Obituaries; People\Zada A. Price], page 17
C.H. McElfish, Dangerous Parachutes (Letters) [Equipment\Parachutes], page 18
J.F. Norton, Citizen's Band Radios (Letters) [Equipment\Radios], page 18
J.R. Schmidt, Winch Towing Operation (Letters) [Launching\Winch Launch], page 18
P.A. Wills, Wills on the Midwest (Letters) [Sites], page 18
R.E. Treasurer, The Part Clubs could Play (Letters) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 18
S. Feuersanger, A Word of Caution (Letters) [Techniques\IFR], page 18
J.M. Robertson, Safety first: The Gray Hair Department [Safety], page 19
OSTIV Publication V [Literature], page 19
F.B. Friedewald, The Idea Corner [Equipment; Emergency Pack], page 20
Bibliography on Soaring [Literature], page 20
Brian Masters in U.S. [People\Brian Masters], page 20
International F.A.I. Badges for Soaring [Awards\Badges], page 20
April 
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Rich Kurre, Schweizer 1-26 soars near Lobmaster Field west of St. Louis (Cover) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26]
Bikle in Hall of Fame [Awards], page facing 1
Four New SSA Chapters [Soaring Society of America], page facing 1
New Rules for N Numbers [Civil Air Regulations], page facing 1
N.Y. State Soaring Records [Awards\Records], page 1
Nationals Rules [Competitions], page 1
T.W. Sanford, Jr., 1961 Torrey Pines meet (Feature Articles) [Competitions], page 3
P.M. Bowers, Photographing gliders - part 2 (Feature Articles) [Photography], page 4
P.F. Bikle, Wave flight to 46,267 ft (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Wave Soaring; Awards\Record Flights], pages 6, 7
Any New Clubs? [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 7
C.D. Cone, Jr., The theory of soaring flight in vortex shells - part 1 (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Birds; Meteorology; Theory of Soaring Flight], pages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 14
G. Vass, Hawaiian Report (Letters) [Sites], page 15
H.E. Lyon, (Letters) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates\Presque Isle, ME], page 15
L.R. Hanselman, Variometer Ideas (Letters) [Instruments], page 15
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 16
$200 Photo Contest [Photography], page 17
1st annual eastern open soaring championship scheduled [Competitions], page 17
SSA membership contest prizes and rules [EMGAM; Soaring Society of America], page 18
O. Zauner, 1-26 assembly in 5 minutes? (How-To-Do-It) [Sailplanes\Schweizer SGS 1-26], page 19
International F.A.I. Badges for Soaring Earned [Awards\Flights], page 20
Robert Greenbaum [Obituaries], page 20
May 
(up to table of contents)
Joe Fiedler, Les Arnold's School Schweizer 2-22C at Fremont (Cover) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-22C]
S.V. Starr, Changes in rules for the 1961 nationals [Competitions\Nationals\Rules], page i
Dick Johnson's Adastra (photo) [Sailplanes\Adastra; People\Dick Johnson], page i
Bob Symons, Paul Bikle in his Schweizer 1-23 beside Mt. Humphrey (photo) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-23; People\Paul Bikle], page 2
P.A. Schweizer, Report on Schweizer Aircraft Corp. (Feature Articles) [Manufacturers], page 3
P.M. Bowers, In-flight sailplane photography - part 1 (Feature Articles) [Photography], page 6
C.D. Cone, Jr., The theory of soaring flight in vortex shells - part 2 (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Birds; Theory of Soaring Flight; Meteorology], page 8
H. Schwing, Sagitta sailplane recently test flown in Holland (photo) [Sailplanes\Sagitta], page 12
New Post for Barnaby [People\Ralph Barnaby], page 12
SSA membership contest prizes and rules [EMGAM; Soaring Society of America], page 13
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 14
German RW-3a "Multoplane" (photo) [Sailplanes\Multoplane], page 15
Bob Forker, Ceconite 103 FAA-Approved (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 16
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 16
F.C. Snider, Activity in Egypt (Letters) [International\Egypt], page 16
H.S. Thompson, Old Pursuit Pilots? (Letters) [History], page 16
J.C. Lincoln, Soaring Art in Glas (Letters) [Art], page 16
R. Sirretta, Standard Class (Letters) [Competitions\Standard], page 16
Parachute Explanation (Letters) [Equipment\Parachutes], page 16
G.S. Gianelloni and J. Randall, A Trailer for Sailplanes (How-to-do-it) [Trailers\Correction], page 17
O. Zauner, Stabilizer assembly on a 1-26 [Sailplanes; Assembly], page 17
Bibliography on Soaring [Literature], page 17
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 18
International F.A.I. Badges for Soaring [Awards\Badges], page 20
Material Available [Soaring Society of America], page 20
June 
(up to table of contents)
Dita Aldott, Alex Aldott in Kit Drew's Schleicher Ka-6B (Cover) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\Ka-6B]
R.L. Moore, Coast to coast, by sailplane? [Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring; People\R.H. Fisher], page i
Long Soaring Flights [Flights], page 1
J.M. Robertson, The A, B and C Badges revived [Awards\Badges; Training], page 3
P.M. Bowers, In-flight sailplane photography - part 2 (Feature Articles) [Photography], page 4
C.D. Cone, Jr., The theory of soaring flight in vortex shells - part 3 (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Birds; Meteorology; Theory of Soaring Flight], page 6
$150 Elmita-Pittsburgh Goal Prize Established [Awards], page 8
C.A.P. Manual on Soaring [Training], page 8
H.M. Claybourn, 28th Nationals notes [Competitions], page 9
B.M. Ryan, Use of cameras for FAI soaring awards and records [Awards\Flights], page 10
J. Eldredge, FAI soaring awards rules and procedures [Awards\Flights], page 11
SSA membership contest prizes and rules [EMGAM; Soaring Society of America], page 13
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 14
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 16
Lambie Places for Survol [Awards; People\Jack Lambie], page 17
Schweizer Dealers to Distribute Skycrafters Sets [Manufacturers], page 17
$200 Photo Contest [Photography], page 19
F.A.I. Soaring Awards Earned [Awards\Badges], page 20
Free Material Available [Soaring Society of America], page 20
Recent Experience [Training\Regulations], page 21
July 
(up to table of contents)
Jim Parrott, Hal Bovenkerk takes off on a winch tow in his Schweizer 1-23D (Cover) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-23D]
Directors to meet [Soaring Society of America], page facing 1
Long Soaring Flights [Flights], page facing 1
John Williamson Wins British Championship [Competitions], page 1
Alex Aldott, Kit Drew spirals up in a Thermal in his Schleicher Ka-6B (photo) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\Ka-6B], page 2
J.E. Hard, CBSA Memorial Day weekend soaring meet [Competitions], page 3
H. Roemer, 373 miles in a 1-26 (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross-Country Soaring; Sailplanes\Schweizer SGS 1-26], page 4
J. Gray, The Haller award [Awards\Haller], page 6
L.M. Licher, The Prue Standard Sailplane (photo) [Sailplanes\Prue Standard], page 6
$100 Maryland-Virginia Goal Prize Established [Awards], page 6
New MD. State Records [Awards\Records], page 6
L.P. Turner, 4th annual Jim Swearengen memorial soaring meet [Competitions], page 7
Bikle's High Reputation [People\Paul Bikle], page 7
H.M. Claybourn, Nationals notes [Competitions], page 8
J.C. Wolfe, Briegleb Soaring School (Feature Articles) [Commercial Operations], page 9
T. Roach, 1961 MASA Memorial Day week end soaring meet [Competitions], page 10
W.S. Ivans, Jr., Report on CVSM meeting [FAI], page 11
J.M. Robertson, Safety first: The Gray Hair Department [Safety], page 12
SSA News (SSA News) [Soaring Society of America], page 13
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 14
Free Material Available [Soaring Society of America], page 15
Scheibe representative for U.S. Named [Manufacturers], page 15
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 16
Fauvel Sailplanes (photos) [Sailplanes\Fauvel], page 17
J.H. Gray, Radio and EASC [Ground Operations; Equipment\Radios], page 18
B.H. Atherton, Cone's Vortex Theory (Letters) [Meteorology], page 19
C.B. Lehman, Gift from Down Under (Letters) [Congratulations], page 19
F.P. Turner, First Sailplane Ride (Letters) [Flight], page 19
R.A. Becker, Cone's Vortex Theory (Letters) [Meteorology], page 19
T.P. Wheeler, Shock Absorber Patented (Letters) [Equipment], page 19
J.E. Ford, Silver C Distance [Awards], page 20
Comments Requested [Soaring Society of America], page 20
F.A.I Soaring Awards Earned [Awards], page 20
Two New Life Members [Soaring Society of America], page 20
Use of Cameras for F.A. I. Soaring Award & Records [Awards; Correction], page 20
1960 Russian Champion [Competitions], page 21
August 
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C. Ekdahl, Graham Thomson takes off on aero tow from Taft,CA (Cover) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\Ka-6CR]
Don Winslow, The O-2 "Jana-Linn" Sailplane (photo) [Sailplanes\O-2 "Jana Linn"], page i
Long Soaring Flights [Flights], page i
New N.Y. Dist. Record [Awards\Records], page i
Starr Exceeds National Goal and Return Record [Awards\Records], page i
$200 Photo Contest [Photography], page 1
Two New Books [Literature], page 1
E. Dommisse, Performance camp at Kimberley (Feature Articles) [Awards\Record Flights], page 3
G. Derujinsky, Gold C distance (Feature Articles) [Awards\Flights], page 4
D. McNay, Taft 4th of July weekend soaring contest (Feature Articles) [Competitions], page 5
T. Page, Soaring holiday in the Swiss alps (Feature Articles) [International\Switzerland], page 6
R.M. Licher, The "Dottie S" Sailplane (photo) [Sailplanes\Dottie S], page 7
V.M. Saudek, Gamboling in Nevada (Feature Articles) [Launching\Autotow], page 8
E.C. Nilsson, It's no dope (Eonnex Fabric) (Feature Articles) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 9
(SSA News)No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 10
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 12
S. Kohler, Gold C distance and diamond C goal [Awards\Flights], page 13
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 14
E.V. Martz, Taft 4th of July weekend soaring contest [Competitions], page 16
W. Mix, Total energy variometer operated by pitot pressure (How-To-Do-It) [Instruments], page 16
The Hungarian R-23 "Gebics" Sailplane (photo) [Sailplanes\R-23 "Gebics"], page 17
J.M. Robertson, Safety first The Gray Hair Department (Safety) [Safety], page 18
G. Applebay, Any Volunteers? (Letters) [Volunteers], page 19
J. Randall, Darwin's observations (Letters) [Birds], page 19
P. Killmier, New Editor for A.G. (Letters) [Magazines\Australian Gliding; International\Australian Gliding], page 19
P. Pallmer, Czech Gliding Film (Letters) [Film], page 19
S. DuPont, Soreing/soaring/Soaring (Letters) [Comment], page 19
W.E. Smull, Proudly, Yet Humbly (Letters) [Family], page 19
R.A. McAlpine, My C Badge Flight [Flights], page 20
Bibliography on Soaring [Bibliography], page 20
International F.A.I. Badges for Soaring [Awards\Badges], page 20
September 
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Henry M. Dittmer, Airmate HP-10 of Joe Emons at Wichita Nationals (Cover) [Sailplanes\Airmate HP-10]
Bikle Re-elected President [Soaring Society of America], page i
Carsey and Lincoln Added to Hall of Fame [Awards], page i
SSA to Bid for 1063 World Championships [Competitions], page i
Fisher Soars Across U.S. in 59 Days [Flights], page 1
Long Soaring Flights [Flights], page 1
Norman Jacobshogen, Cessna 175 towing Cherokee II at Nationals (photo) [Launching\Aero Tow], page 2
D.E. Gray, First Great Plains soaring contest [Competitions], page 3
71-hr Flight in Hawaii [Flights\Hawaii], page 3
H. Navoy, 28th annual US national soaring championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions], page 4
H. Navoy, 28th National - Statistics 28th annual US national soaring championships - table of scores - 1961 [Competitions], page 10
(SSA News)No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 12
Jack C. Devins [Obituaries; People\Jack C. Devins], page 13
Material Available [Soaring Society of America], page 13
Membership contest winners [EMGAM; Soaring Society of America], page 13
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 14
P.B. MacCready, Jr., Meteorology for Glider Pilots by C.E. Wallington (Book Reviews) [Literature\Book Reviews; Meteorology], page 15
50 Modern Sailplanes [Literature; Sailplanes], page 15
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 16
BG-12A Hybrid First in Australian Nationals [Competitions\Australia], page 17
Russell Palmer Wins Tehachapi 1-26 Regatta [Competitions\1-26], page 17
B Smith, Thanks for Help (Letters) [Thank you], page 18
D. Padgett, Directory Error (Letters) [Error; Directory], page 18
G. Ryning, Trailer Chain anchor (Letters) [Trailers], page 18
J.I Spoiler, Total Energy Units (Letters) [Instruments], page 18
DeL. Alcorn, Jr., FAI Soaring Badge Flight (Letters) [Flights], page 19
International F.A.I. Badges for Soaring [Awards\Badges], page 19
All Aircraft to be Grounded Oct. 14th [Federal Aviation Administration], page 21
Bibliography on Soaring [Soaring Society of America], page 21
October 
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George Uveges, The Briegleb BG-12B Flown by Designer W. G. "Gus" Briegleb (Cover) [Sailplanes\Briegleb BG-12B]
All Aircraf to be Grounded Oct. 14th [Federal Aviation Administration], page i
Met Course by Holiday [Meteorology], page i
SSA Technical Symposium Well Attended [Technical], page i
Walter Klemperer Marries [People\Walter Klemperer], page i
FAA Schedules 90 Air Share Meetings [Federal Aviation Administration], page 1
Long Soaring Flights [Flights], page 1
W.Va. Distance Record [Awards\Records], page 1
Norman Jacobshogen, Ross R-6 sailplane with designer-builder H.C. Ross (photo) [Sailplanes\Ross R-6], page 2
C.A. Moeller, New Performance Test Method (Feature Articles) [Test Flying], page 3
S.V. Starr, The Flight of the Turtle (Feature Articles) [Awards\Record Flights], page 4
Material Available [Soaring Society of America], page 5
Suggesteed ByLaws now Available [Soaring Society of America], page 5
V.M. Saudek, Some comments on sailplane design (Feature Articles) [Construction of Gliders], page 6
Rowley R-100 owned by Dr. J. L. Ross (photo) [Sailplanes\Rowley R-100], page 7
Shepard Awarded Streamlined Brick by SCSA [Awards\Astronauts], page 9
J. Gray, 1st annual eastern open soaring championship (Feature Articles) [Competitions], page 10
SSA committees and their activities [Soaring Society of America], page 12
L.M. Licher, Gugene Whigham's GW-1 original design (photo) [Sailplanes\Whigham GW-1], page 13
(SSA News)No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 13
F. Slavens, My first thermal [Training], page 14
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 15
Try for State Records [Awards\Records], page 15
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 16
J.G. Anthony, Need for Radio Equipment Grown [Radio], page 17
R.T. Allemann, Washington Diamond C altitude flight [Awards\Flights], page 17
J.M. Robertson, Safety first: The Gray Hair Department [Safety], page 18
C.A. "Gus" Street, Jr., South Carolina News (Letters) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 19
D.S. May, Dale May's Schweizer 1-23H and Breguet 905 Fauvette (photo) [Sailplanes\Schweizer 1-23H; Sailplanes\Breguet 905], page 19
D.S. May, Promoting Soaring (Letters) [Publicity], page 19
G.B. Moffat, Jr., Check Flight Articles (Letters) [Magazine], page 19
I. Zariello, Congratulations from Poland (Letters) [Congratulations], page 19
L. Tors, Request for a Pen Pal (Letters) [Correspondence], page 19
S.V. Starr, Good Soaring Site (Letters) [Sites\Inyokern], page 19
Wally Dean, Youngest U.S. Private Glider Pilot [People\Jimmy Hokanson], page 20
International F.A.I. Badges for Soaring [Awards\Badges], page 20
November 
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Wolf Mix, A Schweizer 1-23H-15 Standard Class flies near Brantford (Cover) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-23H-15]
El Mirage Days Off [Sites\El Mirage], page i
Nomination for SSA Directors in Process [Soaring Society of America], page i
Soaring Errs on Youngest Pilot [Correction], page i
Chapter Rebates Sent [Soaring Society of America], page 1
NAA Annual Convention [National Aeronautic Association], page 1
F.V. Hefty, Les Benis in 1-26 at Tehachapi (photo) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; People\Les Benis], page 2
J.H. Allen, Wright memorial meet [Competitions], page 3
A.J. Smith, The 28th national soaring championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions], page 4
B. Cohen, In Memoriam: Jack C. Devins [Obituaries], page 7
F.H. Matteson, 1961 SSA technical symposium on soaring [Conferences and Conventions], page 8
V.M. Saudek, Some comments on sailplane design - part 2 (Feature Articles) [Construction], page 9
Photo Contest Winners Announced [Photography; Soaring Society of America], page 13
R.E.. Kruse, Northwest international soaring contest [Competitions], page 14
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 15
W.E. (Tony) Doherty, Jr., 7th annual 1-26 regatta [Competitions; Sailplanes\Schweizer SGS 1-26], page 16
J.M. Robertson, Safety first The Gray Hair Department [Safety], page 17
Material Available [Soaring Society of America], page 17
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 18
Bibliography on Soaring [Soaring Society of America], page 19
International F.A.I. Badges for Soaring [Awards\Badges], page 20
Lilienthal Medal Awarded to Mrs. Pelagia Majewska [Awards\Lilienthal], page 20
December 
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R.S. Winslow, Vern Oldershaw's O-2 sailplane at Tehachapi, CA (Cover) [Sailplanes\Oldershaw O-2]
FAA Proposes Glider Pilot Medicals [Physiology\Medicals], page i
Long Soaring Flights [Flights], page i
Radios to be Required at Airports with Towers [Radios], page i
1963 World Soaring Championships to be in Argentina [Competitions\Argentina], page 1
Free Rides Offered [Rides; Public Relations\Otto Zauner], page 1
General Aviatiion News Features Soaring Column [Literature; People\Pete Bonotaux], page 1
P.F. Bikle, A message from the president [Soaring Society of America], page 3
R.E. Huppertz, "Sky Sailing", A New Documentary Film About Soaring (Feature Articles) [Photography], page 4
P.B. MacCready, Jr., Improving thermal soaring flight techniques (Feature Articles) [Meteorology; Techniques\Thermal Soaring], page 6
D. McNay, Elsinore fall soaring contest (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Elsinore], page 12
(SSA News)No author or title, [Soaring Society of America], page 13
Dec. 17th Designated as Wright Brothers Day [Wright Brothers], page 14
NAA Calls For More Aircraft Record Attempts [National Aeronautic Association; Awards\Records], page 14
N. Delp, ed., (Club news) [Chapters, Clubs, and Affiliates], page 15
D. King, ed., (Canadian News) [International\Canada], page 16
J.M. Robertson, Safety first The Gray Hair Department (Safety) [Safety], page 17
D. Harris, Will Lend Old Book (Letters) [Literature], page 18
J. Marske, Marske's Flying Wing (Letters) [Sailplanes\XM-1C; Flying Wings], page 18
J.I. Burke, Cross-Country Experience (Letters) [Techniques\Cross-Country], page 18
Wolf Mix, T.E. Compensators; Barograms (Letters) [Instruments], page 18
Conn. Distance Record [Awards\Records; People\C.A. Moeller], page 18
Barbara Wins French National Championship [Competitions\France], page 19
Bibliography on Soaring [Literature], page 19
News From Liszno, Poland [Sites\Leszno], page 19
Wills Places First in Italian Nationals [Competitions\Italy], page 19
Bob Smith Receives FAA Examiner Rating [Federal Aviation Administration], page 20
F.A.I. Soaring Awards Earned [Awards\Badges], page 20
Material Available [Soaring Society of America], page 20
New Book by Wills [Literature\Book Reviews; People\Philip Wills], page 20
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