Soaring Magazine Index for 1988 organized by author

Soaring Magazine Index for 1988 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, V, W, Y, None

A

Almquist, Ron
1-26 Nationals, Another Contestant's Tale (Feature Articles) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], November, page 25
Andrews, David
Safety Conscious (Letters) [Safety; Sailplane Design], December, page 4
Armor, John A.
Grey Line Harmony (Feature Articles) [Safety; Airspace], July, page 16

B     (up to table of contents)

Barnard, Don
I Remember When (Feature Articles) [History], September, page 36
Barnett, Gary
Sailplane in Field of Flowers (Covers), May, cover
Barrett, Larry and Jane
Taking Responsibility (Letters) [Commercial Operations; Philosophy of Soaring; Safety], January, page 3
Bartell, Bill
Apologies! Apologies! (Letters) [Launching\Towing; Safety], January, page 3
Benedict, Norman S. (a.k.a. Norman Benedict)
New Study Being Formed (Letters) [Launching\Towing], March, page 3
Future Aerial Towing (Letters) [Techniques\Cloud Flying; Launching\Towing; History], June, page 6
Bivens, Barty
Attention Libelle Pilots (Letters) [Sailplanes\Libelle; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Competitions\Sports Class], March, page 4
Blackmon, Deborah
Attention Owners of Pioneer Chutes (Letters) [Parachutes; Safety], April, page 3
Blair, Fred C.
A Dream Come True (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Instruction], August, page 31
Blank, Nancy
Lark Over El Paso (Covers) [Sailplanes\Lark], December, cover
Boettger, Gordon; with Ray Burns
A National Commitment to Soaring (Feature Articles) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards; International; Instruction], April, page 36
Bowman, Clem
Anatomy of a Crash (Feature Articles) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], October, page 13
Brain, Val
Visibility Blackout (Feature Articles) [Sailplane Design; Safety], October, page 22
Collision Avoidance (Safety Corner) [Safety; Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], December, page 20
Bryan, W.C.
Some Thoughts on Landing (Safety Corner) [Safety], July, page 49
Bundy, Francis P. (a.k.a. F.P. Bundy, Francis Bundy)
Flight No. 7000 (Feature Articles), November, page 20
Burns, Ray; with Gordon Boettger
A National Commitment to Soaring (Feature Articles) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards; International; Instruction], April, page 36
Burr, Howard
The New Zealand Glider Homestay Experience (Feature Articles) [International], October, page 32
Burton, Tony
Laughable Precision (Letters) [Airspace; Safety; Instrumentation; Awards\Records and Record Flights; Altitude Flights; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], June, page 3

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Carmody, William
New Club Location (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], December, page 2
Casamajor, Gordon
Amen! Tom Cooper (Letters) [Instruction; Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], February, page 2
Chardon, Felix A. (a.k.a. F.A. Chardon, Felix Chardon)
Franklin PS-2 Information (Letters) [Construction & How-To; Vintage Aircraft; Sailplanes\Franklin PS-2], June, page 6
Coleson, Arleen (a.k.a. A. Coleson)
Determination Procedures (Letters) [Altitude Flights; Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Awards\Records and Record Flights; Instrumentation; Safety], June, page 3
Conway, Charles
Soaring Expo '88, Museum of Flight (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Museums], June, page 21
Costello, Pat
Insurance, Will It Be There When Needed? (Feature Articles) [Insurance], April, page 32
FBO Free-Lance Flight Instructors Insurance (Feature Articles) [Commercial Operations], May, page 19
Coyne, Charles
First Annual West Coast Vintage Sailplane Regatta (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\VSA; Vintage Aircraft; History], October, page 36

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Daams, Fred
A Facelift For An AS-W 12 or An Old Girl (Letters) [Construction & How-To], November, page 5
Davies, George
CSA Expresses an Opinion (Letters) [Safety; Altitude Flights; Awards\Records and Record Flights; Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], June, page 2
Davis, Don
The Future of Soaring is Now (Letters) [Launching; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], April, page 2
Dean, James
Appropriate Training (Letters) [Safety; Philosophy of Soaring], June, page 7
Dean, James; with Rosalie Pryor
Geared Up and Ready To Go in '88 (Letters) [Soaring Society of America; Commercial Operations], April, page 4
Dion, Warren
Precious Energy (Letters) [Theory of Soaring Flight], July, page 2
Our Apologies (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], July, page 3
Dreeben, Dan
Another Safety Idea (Letters) [Safety; Launching\Towing; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], July, page 3
Driessen, Jan
Why Soar Montague (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], August, page 19
Durbin, Trish
Soaring for Diamonds, Crewing for Peanuts (Feature Articles) [Crewing], March, page 15
New Contest Site in Sight (Feature Articles) [Commercial Operations; Competitions], June, page 17

E     (up to table of contents)

Edam, Donald
Up There (Poem) (Letters) [Literature; Philosophy of Soaring], April, page 4
Elmore, Tom (a.k.a. T. Elmore)
Confusion Explained (Letters) [Launching\Towing], November, page 2

F     (up to table of contents)

Fahmi, Kareem
A Little 1-26 Named Snoopy (Feature Articles) [Youth; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], December, page 39
Fennig, J.S.
An Opposing View (Letters) [Instruction; Philosophy of Soaring], June, page 7
Ferguson, Jack
Interesting Explanation (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], May, page 3
Finch, Jerry; with Stan Stoy
Interested in "World" Class? (Letters) [CIVV; International], June, page 6
Firth, John (a.k.a. J. Firth)
Thank You, Jack Greene (Letters) [Instrumentation], December, page 2
Fletcher, Jack
Simple Language, Please (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], June, page 4
Should FAA Toughen Up Its Act? (Letters) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], December, page 6
Foucher, Fred
Point of View (Covers), April, Covers
Fourcher, Fred
A Clearer Message (Letters) [Safety; Techniques\Cloud Flying], May, page 2
Franklin, Charles
The Uncle Wally Stories (Feature Articles) [Launching\Towing; History], November, page 47
Frazier, Terry
The Winston Challenge; Soar America (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], April, page 29
Convention '88 (Feature Articles) [Conventions; Soaring Society of America], May, page 13
The Eagle Has Landed; Confessions of a PR Pilot (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], September, page 20
The Eagle Has Landed; Confessions of a PR Pilot, Part II (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], October, page 15

G     (up to table of contents)

Gaines, Robert E. (a.k.a. Robert Gaines, Bob Gaines, R. Gaines); with Robert Grey (a.k.a. Bob Grey and B. Grey)
Atlanta '88 (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], July, page 2
Gallagher, William
NSM Breaks Ground for New 12,000 Square Foot Expansion (Feature Articles) [Museums], October, page 39
Gibson, John C. (a.k.a. John Gibson)
Basic Stability (Letters) [Aerodynamics], January, page 4
Ginther, Dean
Early Impressions (Letters) [Youth], December, page 6
Glover, Gordon
Fat City and Other Fantasies (Feature Articles) [Awards\Badge Flights; Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], October, page 25
Good, John F. (a.k.a. John Good)
Unjustly Accused! (Letters) [Airspace; Altitude Flights], February, page 3
Greenblatt, Robert (a.k.a. Bob Greenblatt)
Safety Should Be Promoted (Letters) [Awards\Records and Record Flights; Airspace; Safety; Altitude Flights; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], June, page 3
Greene, Jack
A Simple Little Tube with a Hole at One End (Feature Articles) [Theory of Soaring Flight; Instrumentation], August, page 33
Grey, Robert (a.k.a. Bob Grey, B. Grey)
15-Meter Nationals (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\15-Meter], September, page 17
Grey, Robert (a.k.a. Bob Grey, B. Grey); with Robert E. Gaines (a.k.a. Robert Gaines, Bob Gaines and R. Gaines)
Atlanta '88 (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], July, page 2
Gudgel, Dan
Emergency Situation; Double Release Failure, Landing-On-Tow (Feature Articles) [Safety; Launching\Towing], May, page 29

H     (up to table of contents)

Hamilton, Rob
My First Solo, Owl Canyon Sailplane Youth Camp [Instruction; Youth], June, page 28
Hammond, E. Gene (a.k.a. Gene Hammond)
Preflight Duties (Safety Corner) [Instruction; Safety], January, page 44
Utilizing Common Sense (Letters) [Communications; Launching\Towing; Radios; Safety], April, page 6
Hardy, Tom
Any Comments? (Letters) [Airspace; Instrumentation], December, page 3
Harris, Bob
More Encouragement (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], March, page 4
World Record Rebuttal (Letters) [Safety; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Awards\Records and Record Flights; Airspace; Altitude Flights], June, page 3
Window Information (Letters) [Communications; Techniques\Wave Flying], July, page 3
Perspective [Soaring Society of America\Directors], December, page 48
Hehir, Catherine
Requesting Help for an Existing University Club (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; International], March, page 3
Helmersson, Lars
Ailerons in a Spin (Letters) [Aerodynamics], December, page 3
Herold, Carl; with Bernald S. Smith (a.k.a. Bernald Smith, B. Smith, B.S. Smith), Bertha M. Ryan (a.k.a. Bertha Ryan, B.M. Ryan and B. Ryan)
Thanks For the Help (Letters) [Awards\Badges], November, page 2
Hickey, T. Darryl
The Controversy Continues (Letters) [Awards\Records and Record Flights; Altitude Flights; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Safety; Airspace], June, page 3
Hill, William G. (a.k.a. Bill Hill, Billy Hill, W.G. Hill, William Hill)
Soaring the West Slope (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Wave Flying; Launching\Winches], January, page 16
A Racing Summer (Feature Articles) [Philosophy of Soaring; Instrumentation; Physiology\Medical Condition; Competitions], May, page 43
Hinds, Vince
NSF Scout Jamboree (Feature Articles) [Instruction; Youth], July, page 14
Hines, Steve
Minimoa on Tow [Illustration], January, page 5
Cockpit Illustration [Illustration], January, page 12
Hohanshelt, Bob
The Odd Couple (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Humor], October, page 43
Holoubek, Andy
The Back Seat Perspective (Feature Articles) [Instruction], April, page 15
Sunday Prelude (Feature Articles) [Philosophy of Soaring], July, page 42
Howard, David
Hats Off To Good Instructors (Letters) [Instruction; Commercial Operations], May, page 4
Howe, R. Overlock
England and its Gliderports (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; International; Vintage Aircraft], January, page 23
Hurd, Donald
Current Motorglider Rules [FAI; Motorgliders; Awards\Badge Flights], July, page 47
Hurley, Terry
The Old Man and the Sky (Feature Articles) [Literature], August, page 25

I     (up to table of contents)

Inskeep, Danny
You're Never Too Young (Letters) [Youth], May, page 4

J     (up to table of contents)

Jackson, Bruce
Hoping for Restoration of Vital Program (Letters) [Meteorology], May, page 2
Jagr, Joseph
The Last Black Forest Adventure (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], September, page 13
Janco, Bob
Hot Seat Explained (Letters) [Safety], November, page 2
Johnson, Derek P. (a.k.a. Derek Johnson)
One Man's View From the Back Seat (Feature Articles) [Philosophy of Soaring; Sailplane Design; Youth; Launching], January, page 40
Slips and Skids and Things (Safety Corner) [Safety; Aerodynamics], January, page 43
Turns Discussed (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics; Instruction], February, page 34
Johnson, John C.
It's Over (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], January, page 2
Johnson, Richard H. (a.k.a. Dick Johnson, Richard Johnson, R.H. Johnson, R. Johnson)
A Flight Test Evaluation of the AS-H 25 (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\AS-H 25; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Pilot Reports; Illustration], May, page 34
Joss, John
More on Mode C (Letters) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Instrumentation], December, page 2

K     (up to table of contents)

Kemp, Gary F. (a.k.a. Gary Kemp)
Fatigue and Decision Making (Feature Articles) [Physiology\Medical Condition; Safety], May, page 28
The MAD Pilot (Feature Articles) [Humor; Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], December, page 15
Kennedy, Mark
"Grounded"; The SSA Responds to a Call for Action (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Directors; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Airspace], May, page 31
Perspective, Soaring Magazine [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], July, page 45
4th Sports Class Nationals (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\Sports Class], September, page 24
Koerner, Mike
Case Closed! (Letters) [Altitude Flights; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Awards\Records and Record Flights], May, page 4
Kramer, Jimmy
Old #43 Still Going Strong (Letters) [History], April, page 3

L     (up to table of contents)

Latson, John
1-26 Nationals, The Towpilot's Tale (Feature Articles) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], November, page 24
Lattimore, Hal
Fifteen Meter Contest Fire (Letters) [Competitions\National\15-Meter], June, page 4
Layton, Jerome K. (a.k.a. Jerome Layton)
Simplification Please! (Letters) [Instruction; Youth; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], January, page 5
Leffingwell, Rick
It's All Relative (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Wave Flying], December, page 34
Lieberman, Aubrey
Sea Breeze Soaring [Motorgliders], February, page 13
Lincoln, Judy
Perspective [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Airspace], March, page 49
Technical Foul (Feature Articles) [Instrumentation; Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], May, page 24
That's What Friends Are For (Feature Articles) [International], July, page 12
Notice 88-2; The Final Rule According To Boz (Feature Articles) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], August, page 10
Perspective [Soaring Society of America; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Airspace], August, page 47
Turn On! Tune In! Drop Out! [Airspace; Radios], October, page 47
Lincoln, Judy; with Larry Sanderson
Airspace; Glider Access Denied (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Airspace], March, page 17
Lindgren, Paul
Cockpit Safety? (Letters) [Safety; Sailplane Design], June, page 4
Linke, Hannes
Perspective [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Airspace; Soaring Society of America], April, page 23
Lohre, Chuck
1-26 in Sunset (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], October, cover

M     (up to table of contents)

Maier, Steve
Dreams Do Come True (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America], January, page 14
Maldelbaum, Juan
Inshallah at Djebal Rassas (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; International], August, page 28
Malpas, William (a.k.a. Bill Malpas)
An Open Letter to Paul Schweizer (Letters) [Museums; Vintage Aircraft; History], March, page 2
Manofsky, Larry
Regulations Reviews (Letters) [Altitude Flights; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Safety], April, page 6
Mayr, Robin
Keep the Dream Alive (Feature Articles) [Instruction; Literature], October, page 28
Mazur, Peter
Some Variety Requested (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], June, page 5
McCarron, Lori
Silver Saga (Feature Articles) [Awards\Badge Flights; Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], March, page 23
McClure, Bill
I Broke the $100-a-Day Soaring Habit (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], July, page 23
McElwee, Bill
Holy Mountain (Feature Articles), June, page 40
McManus, George
1-26 Nationals, The Contestant's Tale (Feature Articles) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], November, page 23
Shakespeare Revisited (Letters) [Literature; Humor], December, page 2
Meyer, Alan
Ready To Fly (Feature Articles) [Philosophy of Soaring], July, page 36
Michaud, Terry
A New Crew's Perspective (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Regional; Crewing], December, page 33
Michener, Bob
Soaring Safaris in Colorado? (Letters) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], June, page 4
Miller, Vince
Sailplane Over Wester Cascades in Washington (Covers), February, cover
Miltner, Harry
David C (Feature Articles) [Obituaries; Illustration], May, page 21
Moreland, Jay
Any Advice Out There? (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Youth], January, page 5
Morse, Robert
Looking for an Honest Man (Letters) [Instruction], March, page 3

N     (up to table of contents)

Neilsen, Ann
Back to Basics (Letters) [Safety; Instrumentation; Launching\Towing], January, page 3
Neilsen, Anne
A Concerned Instructor (Letters) [Instruction], April, page 4
Neyland, Lew
Thanks! Bill Hill (Letters) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], July, page 22

O     (up to table of contents)

O'Dell, Bob
World Sailplane Aerobatic Championships (Feature Articles) [International; Aerobatics], April, page 19
Ohlheiser, Richard (a.k.a. Dick Ohlheiser)
Adhere to the Rules (Letters) [Airspace; Altitude Flights; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Awards\Records and Record Flights; Safety], June, page 3
Olson, Jack (a.k.a. J. Olson)
Vintage Glider over City [Illustration], January, page 4
Watercolor, St. Ignatius (Covers) [Illustration], June, cover
Northwest Adventure (Letters) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], November, page 3
Osojnak, Carl
Bucky (Feature Articles) [Motorgliders; History; Construction & How-To; Homebuilts & Homebuilding], August, page 23

P     (up to table of contents)

Paas, Norbert
Mine Gold on the Ground & Diamonds in the Sky (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; International], January, page 32
Palmer, Mark and Alice
Regulations Are For Everyone (Letters) [Altitude Flights; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Awards\Records and Record Flights; Airspace], May, page 2
Park, Robert M. (a.k.a. Robert Park, Bob Park)
Thanks, Paul Bikle (Letters) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Airspace], May, page 3
Patterson, Bill
Discus Over Colorado Autumn Colors (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Discus], November, cover
Payne, James M. (a.k.a. Jim Payne, James Payne)
Correction, Please! (Letters) [Altitude Flights; Techniques\Wave Flying; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], May, page 54
Wiener Neustadt; a Scouting Report (Feature Articles) [International; Competitions\International], June, page 24
Payson, Richard H.
A Letter to my Brother Hal (Feature Articles) [Philosophy of Soaring], February, page 33
Petmecky, Philip A. (a.k.a. Philip Petmecky, Phil Petmecky)
More on Basic Communication (Letters) [Safety; Launching\Towing], January, page 3
Rudder Wag a Standard Signal? (Letters) [Safety; Launching\Aerotowing; Soaring Society of America], April, page 5
An Enclosure Disclosure (Letters) [Sailplane Accessories; Maintenance and Improvements], April, page 6
Attention Blanik Owners (Letters) [Safety; Sailplanes\Blanik], July, page 3
Making a Better Impression (Letters) [Safety], December, page 3
Houston Soaring Association's Summer Vacation (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Competitions\Sports Class], December, page 22
Pierson, Daniel (a.k.a. Danny Pierson, Dan Pierson)
Attention Diamant Owners (Letters) [Sailplanes\Diamant; Maintenance and Improvements], May, page 5
Platt, Fletcher
Emphasize Safety (Letters) [Safety; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], June, page 5
Pohlig, Michael
Congratulations, Bob Harris! (Letters) [Altitude Flights; Awards\Records and Record Flights], May, page 3
Prescott, Bill
One of Your Guys (Letters) [Airspace; Safety; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], May, page 3
Pryor, Rosalie; with James Dean
Geared Up and Ready To Go in '88 (Letters) [Soaring Society of America; Commercial Operations], April, page 4
Pubus, Dr. D.A.
Discus Flight Analysis (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Discus; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], September, page 31
Puckrin, Dave
World Aerobatic Competition '88 (Feature Articles) [International; Aerobatics; FAI], May, page 10

R     (up to table of contents)

Ramsden, Phil
Pre-Flight Education (Letters) [Safety; Radios; Communications], June, page 4
Ravnsborg, Norma (a.k.a. N. Ravnsborg)
Encourage Youth to Soar, If Your Dare (Feature Articles) [Youth; Instruction], June, page 27
Rehr, Lou
History Repeats Itself (Letters) [Launching; History], April, page 2
Reidel, Peter
Perestroika and a Soaring Dream (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], November, page 33
Reinhardt, John
The Story of the HB-23 Hobbyliner [Sailplane Design; Motorgliders], December, page 41
Riddle, Bob
If There's a Will, There's a Way (Feature Articles) [Launching\Winches; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; International], July, page 33
Ryan, Bertha M. (a.k.a. Bertha Ryan, B.M. Ryan, B. Ryan); with Bernald S. Smith (a.k.a. Bernald Smith, B. Smith, B.S. Smith) and Carl Herold
Thanks For the Help (Letters) [Awards\Badges], November, page 2

S     (up to table of contents)

Sager, Richard (a.k.a. Dick Sager)
More Details, Please (Letters) [Safety; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], June, page 7
Sampson, Paul
1-26 Nationals, the Retriever's Tale (Feature Articles) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], November, page 25
Sampson, Steve
Request for Higher Safety Standards (Letters) [Instruction; Safety], April, page 2
Sanderson, Larry
Perspective, Back to Basics [Soaring Society of America\President's Report; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], February, page 46
The 3rd Hitachi Masters of Soaring; a Story of People (Feature Articles) [International; Soaring Society of America\President's Report], July, page 7
Sanderson, Larry; with Judy Lincoln
Airspace; Glider Access Denied (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Airspace], March, page 17
Sanderson, Yvonne
Grob 109-B over the Statue of Liberty (Covers) [Motorgliders\Grob 109b], January, cover
Santee, Donald (a.k.a. Don Santee)
SHA Western Convention and Workshops (Feature Articles) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\VSA; Conventions; Motorgliders; Construction & How-To; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\SHA], December, page 11
Saudek, Victor M. (a.k.a. Victor Saudek, Vic Saudek, V.M. Saudek, V. Saudek)
Book Review; Glider Mail [Book Reviews; History], June, page 11
Schemmer, Glenn
Training Camp Sparks Enthusiasm (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Commercial Operations; Instruction; Camps], July, page 2
Schmidt, William
Want Proceedings Published (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\SHA; Homebuilts & Homebuilding; Conventions], November, page 5
Schor, Ray
Douglas Soaring Club Begins its 35th Year [History; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], January, page 48
Schweizer, Paul A. (a.k.a. Paul Schweizer, P.A. Schweizer)
Olympics and the SSA [Soaring Society of America; History; Museums], January, page 36
An Informative Response (Letters) [History; Vintage Aircraft; Museums], March, page 2
Some Thoughts on Maintenance and Safety (Safety Corner) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Maintenance and Improvements; Safety], April, page 46
Olympics and the SSA [Soaring Society of America; History; Museums], November, page 43
Sebald, Les (a.k.a. L. Sebald)
New Rope Vendor (Letters) [Launching; Maintenance and Improvements; Sailplane Accessories], July, page 2
Seibels, Grenville J., II (a.k.a. Gren Seibels, G. Seibels, Gren J. Seibels, II, Gren J. Seibels)
Red Wright Remembers (Feature Articles) [History], January, page 26
Red Wright Remembers, Part II (Feature Articles) [History], February, page 17
Red Wright Remembers, Part III (Feature Articles) [History], March, page 39
Selinger, Peter F. (a.k.a. Peter Selinger)
Standard Twins (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Design], April, page 40
Senn, Harry V. (a.k.a. Harry Senn, H.V. Senn)
Do Thermals Rotate? (Feature Articles) [Theory of Soaring Flight; Illustration; Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Meteorology; Instrumentation], June, page 42
Setz, Walter
SSA and the Olympics (Letters) [History; Soaring Society of America], April, page 5
Shaber, Craig
Ode To a Dream (Feature Articles) [Literature], September, page 41
Shakman, Michael L.
Learning Mountain Flying in the French Alps (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Ridge Soaring; International], March, page 45
Smith, Bernald S. (a.k.a. Bernald Smith, B. Smith, B.S. Smith); with Carl Herold, Bertha M. Ryan (a.k.a. Bertha Ryan, B.M. Ryan and B. Ryan)
Thanks For the Help (Letters) [Awards\Badges], November, page 2
Snell, Walter
As I Remember (Feature Articles) [History], August, page 15
Spratt, Charlie, Jr. (a.k.a. Charlie Spratt)
1-26 Nationals, the Start Gate Officials Tale (Feature Articles) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], November, page 25
Sproull, William C. (a.k.a. Bill Sproull)
Perspective [Soaring Society of America\Directors], January, page 49
Perspective [Soaring Society of America\Directors], May, page 41
Perspective, Growth and the Future of Soaring [Soaring Society of America\Directors], June, page 46
Perspective [Soaring Society of America], September, page 40
Perspective (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Directors; OSTIV; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Airspace; Competitions\National; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], November, page 38
SSA Staff
Annual Report, Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1987 [Soaring Society of America], February, page 9
View From the Hill; How Congress Looks at NPRM 88-2 (Feature Articles) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Soaring Society of America; Airspace], June, page 33
Proposal for a New Single-Type Glider Class (Feature Articles) [Sailplane Design; CIVV], November, page 46
St. Clair, Bill
A Leech's Story (Feature Articles) [Techniques], February, page 22
Stanton, Charlie
Getting Caught on Top (Letters) [Safety; Techniques\Cloud Flying], February, page 2
Stark, Jon
Play By the Rules (Letters) [Safety; Altitude Flights; Airspace], April, page 4
Steward, Dugald
Manipulating the Learning Curve (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; International], February, page 40
Stone, Glen D. (a.k.a. Glen Stone)
Duffy and his LS-4 (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4], June, page 13
Stoy, Stan; with Jerry Finch
Interested in "World" Class? (Letters) [CIVV; International], June, page 6
Striedieck, Eric
The Calistoga Soaring Center; 20 Years of Soaring Excellence (Feature Articles) [Commercial Operations], April, page 43
Strojnik, Alex
Si Siamo Pronti! (Letters) [Motorgliders], November, page 4

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Thelen, George
Radio Required (Safety Corner) [Safety; Radios; Launching\Aerotowing], February, page 47
Thank You Soaring Safety Foundation (SSA in Action|Safety Corner) [Safety], March, page 6
IFR Interstate Flight Rules (Safety Corner) [Safety], March, page 48
The Ground Effect Trap (Feature Articles) [Safety], April, page 49
Human Emergency Locator Transmitter Can Save Lives (SSA in Action|Safety Corner) [Physiology\Medical Condition; Safety; Instrumentation], May, page 42
FAA Identification Information (Safety Corner) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Safety], May, page 48
Letter From Paul Elliott (Safety Corner) [Safety], June, page 47
Security Parachute Update (SSA in Action|Safety Corner) [Sailplane Accessories; Parachutes; Safety], July, page 4
Security 350 Replacement (SSA in Action|Safety Corner) [Safety; Parachutes], July, page 6
Soaring Safety Foundation; All Spins Are Not Equal (SSA in Action|Safety Corner) [Safety; Aerodynamics], August, page 39
Tow Ropes (Safety Corner) [Launching\Towing; Safety; Sailplane Accessories], August, page 44
Aussie Air Show and Gliding Symposium (SSA in Action|Safety Corner) [Sailplane Design; Safety; Instrumentation; Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Construction & How-To; Meteorology], September, page 7
Limits (Safety Corner) [Techniques\Ridge Soaring; Safety], September, page 48
Low Time Pilots, Low Price Sailplanes (Safety Corner) [Instruction; Safety; Sailplane Design], October, page 45
Is Your Gear Too Near? (Safety Corner) [Safety], November, page 41
Thornton, Edward R. (a.k.a. Edward Thornton)
Diamond Goal on Saturday and Trying To Catch Walker, Shaw and Baldwin on Wednesday (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Awards\Badge Flights], February, page 36
Thornton, Richard
Schweizer 2-33 Prepared For Takoff at Skylark North (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-33], September, cover
Tormolen, Hans
What Are Thermals? The Hans Tormolen Theory (Feature Articles) [Meteorology\Thermals; Techniques\Thermals], July, page 40
Treager, J.C.
Limbach Engine Alert (Letters) [Motorgliders; Safety], June, page 6

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Valdata, Patricia (a.k.a. Pat Valdata)
The Ups and Downs of a World Record (Feature Articles) [Records and Record Flights; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Airspace; Altitude Flights], February, page 14
Women Soaring Pilots Association (Feature Articles) [Women; Soaring Society of America], July, page 38

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Walker, Bob
Do-It-Yourself Glide Calculations (Feature Articles) [Theory of Soaring Flight], July, page 20
Do-It-Yourself Glide Calculations (Feature Articles) [Theory of Soaring Flight], December, page 25
Weien, Robert W.
Soaring Safety, An Alternative View (Feature Articles) [Safety; Physiology\Medical Condition; Sailplane Design], March, page 33
Welliever, Robert J. (a.k.a. Robert Welliever)
The Dowager Queen (Feature Articles) [Vintage Aircraft; Sailplane Design; History; Instruction], March, page 12
Thanks, Nellie (Feature Articles) [Women; Philosophy of Soaring], July, page 44
The Kid (Feature Articles) [Literature; Philosophy of Soaring], December, page 45
West, Craig
In Flight Over San Francisco Bay (Covers), August, cover
Whelan, Bob
Great Moments in History (Feature Articles) [Illustration; Humor], April, page 10
Whipple, R.D.
Silent Wings (Feature Articles) [Literature], September, page 44
Williams, Peter A. (a.k.a. Pete Williams, Peter Williams)
Is There a SLHPS in Your Future? [Motorgliders; History], April, page 24
The Buzzin' Dozen; The First US National Auxiliary-Powered Soaring Championships (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\Motorgliders], November, page 14
Wolfe, Joseph
An Answer to Management (Letters) [Airspace; Safety], November, page 3
Woods, Christopher (a.k.a. Chris Woods)
Gabriel Chenevoy of France in Flight (Covers), July, cover
Woods, David A. (a.k.a. Dave Woods, David Woods)
High Sierra Outlanding (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], March, page 21
Lap Races, Tehachapi (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], September, page 39

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Yerger, Len
You're Never Too Old! (Letters) [Instruction], February, page 3

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Credit Where Credit is Due (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], January, page 7
SSA Attends AOPA Convention (SSA in Action) [Conventions; Soaring Society of America], January, page 7
Sailplanes Perform at Reno Air Races (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations; Aerobatics; Launching\Towing], January, page 7
What is OSTIV? (SSA in Action) [OSTIV; Soaring Society of America], January, page 7
Year of the Member Summary (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Commercial Operations; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Soaring Society of America], January, page 8
Records Program Expanded (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights; Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], January, page 10
Associate Membership (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], January, page 11
Directors-At-Large for 1988 (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], January, page 11
Kolstadt Scholarship Winner Announced (SSA in Action) [Youth; Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], January, page 11
Meet Our New President (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\President], January, page 11
SSA Directors Election Results (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], January, page 11
Hilton, Soaring, the Olympics and Honors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], January, page 12
The 1987 US. National & Regional Champions (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National; Competitions\Regional], January, page 30
Another New Ship Flown (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design; Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-7], February, page 4
New "World" Class To Be Proposed (SSA in Action) [International; CIVV; OSTIV], February, page 4
New Ship Flown (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\AS-W 24; Sailplane Design], February, page 4
Attention Photographers (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], February, page 5
Focus on Atlanta '88 (SSA in Action) [Conventions; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], February, page 5
Directory of Soaring Sites and Organizations (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], February, page 6
National Soaring Museum Announces Its 1988 Exhibit Focus (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design; Youth; History; Motorgliders; Museums; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], February, page 6
The National Soaring Museum's National Landmark and You (SSA in Action) [History; Sites\Torrey Pines, California; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], February, page 6
Congratulations Lenox Flight School (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Commercial Operations], February, page 7
15th Internationale Segelflug Oltimer-Rallye (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft; International; History], February, page 8
Emergency Airworthiness Directive, Grob G-103 and G-103A (SSA in Action) [Advertising; Sailplanes\Grob G-103], February, page 8
Our Apologies (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], February, page 8
Correction (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 2B], March, page 6
Marianne at Minden (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design; Sailplanes\Centrair; Pilot Reports], March, page 6
Region Four South Soaring Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], March, page 7
1987 Region 12 Soaring Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], March, page 9
In Memoriam; Galen Asher (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], March, page 10
Joachim Kuettner OSTIV Award Announced (SSA in Action) [Awards\OSTIV; Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], March, page 10
New Book Reviewed (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews; Vintage Aircraft], March, page 10
Team Manager Named for 1989 Internationals (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], March, page 10
1-26 Association News (SSA in Action) [Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], March, page 11
A Helpful Idea! (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], March, page 11
Correction (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; History], March, page 11
Dutch Pilot Dies; Kees Musters (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], March, page 11
Marshall Claybourn Memorial Award (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring; Awards\1-26; Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], March, page 11
Pardon, MrMerboth! (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\SHA], March, page 11
1-26 Champion Status Clarified (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Competitions\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], April, page 8
Balloons First! Glider Next? (SSA in Action) [Airspace], April, page 8
CFIG Clinics (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], April, page 8
In Memoriam; John Carver (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], April, page 8
US Team Activities (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], April, page 8
1st US. National Auxiliary Powered Sailplane Championships Scheduled (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Motorgliders], April, page 9
The 86/87 Hilton Cup (SSA in Action) [Awards\Hilton Cup], April, page 9
Eskilstuna International Open (SSA in Action) [History; International; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], May, page 6
German Youth Gliding Invite (SSA in Action) [Youth; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], May, page 6
In Memoriam; Larry Lachina (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], May, page 6
New Discus K (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Discus; Aerobatics], May, page 6
Maiden Flight Announced (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design; Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], May, page 7
Technical Soaring (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; OSTIV], May, page 7
Another NPRM (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Physiology\Medical Condition; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], May, page 8
First Annual Western Vintage Sailplane Regatta (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\VSA; Vintage Aircraft], May, page 8
Kolstadt Scholarship for 1987 (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards; Youth], May, page 8
Club News (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Soaring Society of America], May, page 9
Records and Badge Camp Planned (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badge Flights; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], May, page 9
Atlanta Soaring Club Goes 'Round the Bend (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], June, page 8
In Memoriam; Mark Devereaux (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], June, page 8
New 1-26 Association Regional Records (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Awards\Records and Record Flights], June, page 8
Oshkosh Air Show (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], June, page 8
Oskosh Air Show (SSA in Action) [Conventions], June, page 8
Self-Launching Sailplane Pilot's Association Formed (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders; International; Conventions], June, page 8
Attention University Soaring Clubs (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], June, page 9
Soar Hawaii Entertains Special Guests (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations], June, page 9
Soaring's Contribution to the Wasserkuppe Museum (SSA in Action) [International; Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], June, page 9
Voyager Manuscript Published (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews], June, page 9
CIVV Approves "World" Class; Rejects FAI Statutes (SSA in Action) [Physiology\Medical Condition; CIVV; Motorgliders; Women; International; OSTIV; FAI; Youth; Awards], June, page 10
ID Info (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], June, page 10
We Appreciate Your Advice (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], June, page 10
New Division of SSA; Women Soaring Pilot's Association (SSA in Action) [Women; Soaring Society of America], June, page 11
Franconia Soaring Altitude Challenge (SSA in Action) [Altitude Flights; Awards], June, page 12
Soaring on Campus (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Youth], June, page 12
Pilot's Cushion Absorbs 97% of Shock and Molds to Body (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Accessories], June, page 20
New FAX Capacity (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Communications], July, page 4
North Region 5 Black Friday (SSA in Action) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Competitions\Regional], July, page 4
Call For Nominations for SSA Board of Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], July, page 5
10th Annual Women's Soaring Seminar (SSA in Action) [Women], July, page 6
SSA Technical Board Role, World Class Sailplane Concept (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Design; Soaring Society of America; International], July, page 6
Subscription Rate Increase (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], July, page 6
Of Champions, Speed and Friends (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badges; International; Competitions], July, page 13
The George Hurst Level Winder (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Accessories; Launching\Winches], July, page 46
Over 1,000 Visit Opening of NSM's 1988 Exhibit (SSA in Action) [Museums; History; Youth; Sailplane Design; Motorgliders], August, page 5
1987 Lincoln Award Announced by HHSC (SSA in Action) [Literature; Awards\Lincoln; Museums], August, page 6
Self-Launching Sailplane Pilot's Association Update (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Motorgliders], August, page 6
Breakthrough in Self-Launching Sailplane Technology Announced (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders; Sailplane Design; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus CM], August, page 7
In Memoriam; Walter W. Bogie (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], August, page 7
Alternate Means of Compliance (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], August, page 8
In Memoriam; Alden G. Wilson (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], August, page 8
Installation of Laminated Kevlar Bands on Phantom Round Reserves (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], August, page 8
The Fortieth Annual Wright Memorial Glider Meet (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Local], August, page 8
Equations Corrected (SSA in Action) [Theory of Soaring Flight], August, page 9
New Products; Wing Sticks (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Accessories], August, page 45
Fly in Ranches (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations], September, page 7
In Memoriam; Melvin Heter (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], September, page 7
In Memoriam; Virginia Loeb (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], September, page 7
SLSPA; a Growing Organization (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders; Soaring Society of America], September, page 7
XXI OSTIV Congress (SSA in Action) [International; OSTIV], September, page 8
1988 Region Nine Championships (SSA in Action) [Youth; Competitions\Regional], September, page 9
Region 11 Soaring Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], September, page 10
Wings Like Eagles; The Story of Soaring in the United States (SSA in Action) [History; Book Reviews], September, page 11
Elder Statesman of Aviation Winners Announced (SSA in Action) [Awards], October, page 8
Help Wanted! (SSA in Action) [Conventions], October, page 8
In Memoriam; Ray Schor (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], October, page 9
The 1988 Region 1 Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], October, page 9
Apologies to the British (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], October, page 11
Glider Mail (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews], October, page 11
Sweepstakes Drawing (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], October, page 11
Perspective; Double Your Vote (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Airspace; Soaring Society of America], October, page 35
Travelog; Have Glider Rating, Will Travel (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], October, page 41
Charge Your Batteries with Sunshine (SSA in Action) [Maintenance and Improvements], October, page 49
Candidates for Regional Director (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], November, page 6
1988 Region Seven Soaring Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], November, page 10
Sky Soaring Inc (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], November, page 10
What is TWITT? (SSA in Action) [Flying Wing; Sailplane Design], November, page 10
Region 8; The Contest That Tried but Couldn't (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], November, page 11
2,000th Aero Tow Celebrated (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Launching\Towing], December, page 7
In Memoriam; Pete Espenlaub (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], December, page 7
Symons Wave Memorial (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Wave Flying; Awards\Symons], December, page 7
SHA Member Reports on Test Flight of Australian Blue Wren (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders; Homebuilts & Homebuilding; Sailplane Design; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\SHA], December, page 8
Schempp-Hirth Turbo-Family Completed (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth; Sailplane Design; Motorgliders], December, page 8
New Threat to Fiberglass Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Humor], December, page 9
Team Being Formed for 65,000' Altitude Record Attempt by Motorglider (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights; Altitude Flights; Motorgliders], December, page 9
Travelog, Have Glider Rating, Will Travel (SSA in Action) [Commercial Operations; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], December, page 19


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