Soaring Magazine Index for 1989 organized by issue
Soaring Magazine Index for 1989 organized by issue
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January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
1989
January 
Vic Haynes, Lift is Where You Find It, photo of Longs Peak, Colorado, May 1988 (Covers)
Paul Sampson, Sorry, Charlie Dobkins (1-26 Nationals Author) (Letters) [Errata; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 2
Rudy Brozel, Total Energy Probe Testing: a Response, and Explanation (Letters) [Instruments], page 2
Albert Stirling, Question on Spins (Letters) [Stalls/Spins], page 3
Phil Surridge, More on Compensation (Letters) [Instruments], page 3
Rev. Thomas E. Lejsek, Help for Youth (Civil Air Patrol) (Letters) [Solicitations; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 3
Dave Woods, Wave Camp #5 California City, California (Letters) [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 4
Mark L. Langenfeld, Hang Gilding Excellence (Great Flights During Drought) (Letters) [Hanggliders], page 4
Vernon Meyer, Don't Forget the Little Guys! (Hinckley Soaring) (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 4
Bernald S. Smith, IGC (CIVV) (Special Meeting in October 1988) (SSA in Action) [International Gliding Commission (IGC)], page 6
In Memoriam: David H. Scott (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 6
New News of College Soaring (CSA is Now Tax Exempt) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring], page 6
Jack Wyman, 1988 Region Six Contest (Ionia, MI) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], page 8
NSM Trustees, NSM Expansion Progress Report (in Photos) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 9
Bernald S. Smith, OSTIV (XXII) Congress Reminder (SSA in Action) [OSTIV], page 10
George Moffat, The Robert Robertson Memorial Team Fund (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 10
Contest News for Competitors Under Age 25 (Entering European Junior Championships in Camrai, France) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 10
Northern California Site Reports Business as Usual (SSA in Action) [Sites], page 10
B.S. Smith, B.M. Ryan, and C.D. Herold, Possible New Soaring Badge (Cumulative Distance) (SSA in Action) [Awards\Distance], page 11
Charlie Spratt, Jr., Uvalde (TX 1988 Open Class) Nationals Photo Album (with Commentary) [Competitions\National], page 15
Mark Palmer, Black Forest: a Soaring Legend Returns [Sites\Black Forest], page 24
Kevin Cousineau, Diamond Days (at Tehachapi, CA) [Awards\Badges\Flights; Cross Country Soaring], page 27
William C. Sproull, Double Your Vote (Recruit a New Member) [Growth], page 30
Janice Hoke, Epic Soaring Dramatically Staged: 1988 Standard Class Nationals (Minden, NV) [Competitions\National], page 32
Mike Hull, Arizona Wing (Gliding Begins) As told to Trish Durbin [History], page 38
Jim Jenista, The Motorglider Alternative [Instruction; Motorgliders], page 41
Norma Ravnsborg, Have Glider Rating, Will Travel - Travelog (of Southern California) (Travelog) [Sites], page 43
The NSM, a Century of Soaring History, Expanding to a Second Century (Affiliates and Divisions) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 44
Larry Sanderson, Perspective: 1988..Last Year, 1989...This Year [Soaring Society of America\President's Report], page 46
George Thelen, Another High Speed Pass, by Rolf Schultze (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 49
A. Coleson, FAI Badges and Awards (FAI Badges) [Awards\Badges], page 51
February 
(up to table of contents)
Glen Stiles, An ASH-25 in Front of Storm Clouds at the 1988 Open Class Nationals (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASH-25]
Harold A. Katinszky, More on Back Support (Pillow) (Letters) [Physiology\Pilot Comfort; Cockpit], page 2
Lew Neyland, Credit Where Credit is Due (Old Goat Winner is Pat DeNaples) (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Errata], page 2
Steve Hudson, Growth (of Fault Line Flyers) Discussed (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 2
Wayne Krebs, Jim's the Boss (of Calistoga Soaring) (Letters) [Errata], page 2
C. Kenneth Kolstad, Thanks from Kolstad Youth Scholarship Fund to the Friends of Walter Bogie of Leesburg, VA and Ronald Day of Wakefield, MA (Letters) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship], page 3
Oran Nicks, Gliders and Airspace (Letters) [Airspace], page 3
Jack Fletcher, Thanks, Robert (Welliever for Your Article) (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation; Publications], page 4
Robert Keyes, Sad Response (by SSA Directors to an Unspecified Issue) (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Board of Directors Meetings], page 4
Walter Weir, Eye Danger (of Fiberglass Catalyst) Outlined (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 4
Good News for Centrair Owners (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Centrair], page 6
In Memoriam: Tom Smith (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 6
New Soaring Club (Post Mills) Formed in Vermont (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 6
New Youth Scholarship (from Soaring Pilot Magazine) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 6
Eric Mozer, Contest Board Calls for New Camera (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 7
Rick Lafford, (1988) Region 3 Championships (Danville, NY) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 7
Pete Williams, SLSPA Update (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Self Launching Sailplane Pilot's Association (SLSPA)], page 8
Call to Sailplane Dealers (Company Information Needed) (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 8
In Memoriam: Lynda G. Beran (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 8
In Memoriam: Mervin L. Hicks (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 8
Dale Fletcher, Information Requested on Local Awards (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 9
Introduction to Soaring (14 minute) Video Tape Now Available (SSA in Action) [Video Tapes], page 9
It's That Time Again (for Calendar Photos) (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 9
Sweden to Bid for 1993 World Gliding Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 9
Virginia M. Schweizer Trophy Announced (SSA in Action) [Awards\Schweizer; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], page 9
Roger Brewer, Soaring Expo '89 (in Seattle) (SSA in Action) [Conventions, Conferences, and Meetings], page 10
Tom Heinsheimer, Sailplane LAK-12 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Lak-12], page 10
US Soaring Team Prepares for World Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World], page 10
William C. Sproull, Annual Report For Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1988 [Soaring Society of America], page 11
William C. Sproull, A Letter from the President [Soaring Society of America], page 14
Julie Schneider, The 1988 Women's Soaring Seminar (Texas Soaring Association) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], page 16
Robert Welliever, Of White Hats and Pretty Girls [Literature\Fiction; Aerobatics], page 21
Jan Driessen, Memories (of Eindhoven Aero Club in Holland) [History; International\Sites], page 24
Bob O'Dell, Sailplane Aerobatics Nationals (1988 at Edna, TX), a Big Success [Aerobatics], page 26
1989 SSA Calendars going fast [Literature], page 32
David A. Woods, To Mt. Whitney and Gold [Awards\Badges\Flights; Cross Country Soaring], page 33
Sharon R. Smith, Ten Years of Women's Soaring Seminars: One Pilot's Perspective [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], page 36
Peter Masak, Sailplane (Inflight) Bug Wiper System (New Products) [Aerodynamics], page 40
Judy Lincoln, An SSA Guide to Airspace Operating Agreements [Airspace], page 41
Norma Ravnsborg, Have Glider Rating, Will Travel - Travelog (of Winter Vacation Destinations) (Travelog) [Sites], page 46
George Thelen, Borderline Hysterical (Safety Corner) [Safety; Physiology], page 49
A. Coleson, FAI Badges and Awards (FAI Badges) [Awards\Badges], page 51
March 
(up to table of contents)
John Serafin, Ray Temchus, a C5 Quadraplegic, Soars in a Grob 103 (Covers) [People\Ray Temchus]
Les Sebald, Thoughts on Transponders (Letters) [Instruments; Airspace; Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 2
David Andrews, Safety Device(s in Cockpit) (Letters) [Cockpit], page 3
Carl Osojnak, A Graph for (an Engine for the Woodstock,) "Bucky" (Letters) [Homebuilts; Errata], page 4
Joseph D. Cain, Glider Basics to First Flight to Solo, 4th edition, by Tom Knauff (Letters) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 4
Alcide Santilli, Stall/Spin Illustration (Letters) [Safety\Stalls/Spins; Safety\Patterns and Landings], page 5
C. Biemond, Strobe Discussed (Letters) [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 5
Dietrich Loeper, Reader Upset (No Hidden Jokes, Need Credentials of Authors) (Letters) [Publications], page 6
Edre Maier, Call for Member Involvement (Guided by Directors) (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], page 6
James Dean, Examine Single (World) Class Concept (Letters) [Sailplanes\World Class Sailplane], page 6
(Special Use Airspace Review by FAA) (Letters) [Airspace], page 7
1988 Region Four South (New Castle, VA) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], page 9
John Murray, Schleicher Achieves Further Breakthrough (with Motor Installation for the ASW-24) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-24; Motorgliders], page 10
HB-23 Hobbyliner Address (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders], page 10
Kolstad Scholarship Winner (for 1988) Announced (Sean Franke) (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship], page 10
Send Us Your Best (Calendar Photos) (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 11
Terry Hurley, Airlines - One to Six [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 12
Roger Biagi, Security in Mountain Flying (the Southeastern Alps) [Techniques\Mountain Soaring], page 16
Bob Kessler, Can Anyone Learn to Soar (Even with Handicaps)? Maybe! [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Freedom's Wings], page 20
Scot Harnish, Hooked on Soaring, page 26
Precision Wheel Weighers for Aircraft (New Products) [Weight and Balance], page 28
Judy Lincoln, Perspective: (A Day in the Life of an SSA Volunteer) [Soaring Society of America], page 29
Larry Pardue, Ground Launch (by Ford) [Launching\Autotow], page 32
Tom Nowicki, Flying Seminoles Build New Nest [Sites], page 36
Brent Willat, A First for Sky Sailing! [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Freedom's Wings], page 40
Doug Jacobs, Summer Soaring Fantasies (Including a very unscientific look at a new sailplane design, the LS-7) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-7], page 41
Raul Blacksten, Wrong Way('s Curtis Robin) and Me (at an Airshow) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs; History], page 45
Norma Ravnsborg, Have Glider Rating, Will Travel - Travelog (of the Is: ID, IL, IN, and IA) (Travelog) [Sites], page 47
George Thelen, Downburst, by Bruce Patton (Safety Corner) [Safety; Meteorology], page 49
Arleen Coleson, Timing Speed Flights (FAI Badges) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 52
April 
(up to table of contents)
G.G. Bawtinhimer, A Nimbus 3D on a Bright, Sunny Day Ready for Flight; photo by Gary G. Bawtinhimer, M.D. (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus-3D]
Gary Sauer, Offers New Service (for Back Issues of Soaring) (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], page 2
Jack Greene, That Simple Little Tube - Some Comments from "Turbulent" Jack (Letters) [Instruments], page 2
Chip Garner, A Word on Motorgliders (Letters) [Motorgliders], page 3
Kareem Fahmi, Avoidance Discussed (Letters) [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 3
Bekir Arpag, Attracting Youth to Soaring (with Models) (Letters) [Models; Youth], page 4
Kaya Zuzak, Call to UCSD (University of California San Diego Soaring Club) Members [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring], page 4
Larry Sharrar, More on Youth (Auto Launch, Student Exchanges, and Support Requested) [Youth\Collegiate Soaring], page 4
R.W. Carter, Safety Corner Comments (Letters) [Sailplanes\Pilatus B-4; Sailplanes\Design; Instruments], page 4
Dick Sager, A Word of Caution (Spins and the 2-33) (Letters) [Stalls/Spins; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-33], page 5
Jon P. Salisbury, Disillusioned (with Risks of Competition) (Letters) [Competitions; Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 5
Robert M. Park, Questions (Meddling) Inspections (Letters) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Launching\Towplanes], page 5
Jack Fletcher, Use of SAE Class H11 Bolts (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 6
Phil Cammack, Needs Help!(Wants Glider Frequencies on Charts) (Letters) [Solicitations; Communications], page 6
Stuart Faber, Spins Discussed (Including Over-the-Top Spins) (Letters) [Instruction; Stalls/Spins], page 6
1-26 Association on the Move (with New 1989 Executive Board) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 8
DG-600 Now Type Certificated by LBA (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-600], page 8
IGC Bulletin (Bill Ivans elected President of Honour) (SSA in Action) [People\Bill Ivans; International Gliding Commission (IGC)], page 8
Marshall Claybourn (1988) Memorial Award (to Ed Thornton) (SSA in Action) [Awards\Claybourn], page 8
SSA Member Named (Story Musgrave for STS -33) (SSA in Action) [People\Story Musgrave], page 8
Blue Wren Update (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Todhunter Blue Wren; Homebuilts], page 9
Ron Baker, Juliet Yankee (Glasflugel H205 Club Libelle) [Sailplanes\Glasflugel\Club Libelle], page 11
Roger Biagi, If You've Got to Do It, Better Do It Right! [Safety\Outlandings], page 13
Dave and Jill Fletcher, 1000K The Hard Way (Over New Mexico) [Awards\1000 Kilometer Flights], page 17
Gloria Dalton, The Great (Schweizer) 2-22 Trip [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-22; Cross Country Soaring], page 20
Azure Technology Introduces "Fly and Try" Program for Portable Loran-C (New Products) [Instruments\Avionics], page 23
A.C. Woolnough, Lady Quicksilver [Literature\Fiction; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 24
Norbert Paas with Chris Smith, Southland (New Zealand) [International\Sites], page 27
Wade H. Nelson, USAF Academy Soaring Update [Sites\USAF Academy; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring], page 32
Richard H. Johnson, How to Avoid a Midair Collision - a New Approach [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 35
Norma Ravnsborg, Have Glider Rating, Will Travel - Travelog (of KS, LA, MD and MA) (Travelog) [Sites], page 48
Mark Kennedy, Perspective: (Role of Publications and the Membership) [Publications], page 49
George Thelen, Safety Corner: Interview with Charlie (Westerinen After Aerotow Failure) (Safety Corner) [Safety; Launching\Aerotow], page 50
Arleen Coleson, Deadlines! (FAI Badges) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 52
May 
(up to table of contents)
A nose-mounted Nikon captures Dr. Douglas Whitehead soaring above Sierra Nevada in an ASW-20 (Covers) [People\Douglas Whitehead]
Bruce Helvie, Likes Safety (of Cockpit Mirrors and a Strobe Light) (Letters) [Cockpit; Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 2
Ray Conlon, Likes (Scholarship) Idea (Letters) [Youth], page 2
William Stockton, Sexism in Soaring? (Letters) [Commentary], page 2
Bert Schmutzhart, Map (of Austria) Criticized (Letters) [Commentary], page 3
Charles Person, Wants More Information (in the Form of Soaring Developments) (Letters) [Publications], page 3
Doug Jacobs, Call for Gliders (to Borrow by French Team) (Letters) [Solicitations], page 3
Edward Warmoth, Issues Raised, with ed note (Letters) [Commentary], page 3
Les Sebald, Congratulations (for 747 glide)! (Letters) [Commentary], page 3
Theodore Griggs, III, Questions Raised (as to Taste) (Letters) [Commentary], page 3
Howard Trampenau, Dad Comments (on Langenfeld's Letter and the Sensor 510C) (Letters) [Hanggliders], page 4
Jack Fletcher, Transition Check Needed (per FAA AC 61-94) (Letters) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Motorgliders], page 4
Lauren Zuckerman, Comments on (Nicks letter on IMC) Flight (Letters) [Airspace], page 4
Mike McIntyre, RC. Inquiry (for Sailplane Details) (Letters) [Models; Solicitations], page 4
Roland Sprague, A Girl Named Heidi (Letters) [Youth], page 4
John H. Campbell, Scholarship Update (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring], page 5
Frank Reid, Auto Tow Week at Bermuda High Soaring (SSA in Action) [Launching\Autotow], page 6
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 6
Gren Seibels, In Memoriam: George Squillario (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 7
SSA Announces New In-House Computer (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], page 7
D. Fronius, Second Annual Western Vintage Sailplane Regatta (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 8
Butler Procedure Approved (to Inspect and Treat Canopies) (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], page 8
Entry Method (for Combined 1989 Open and Motorglider Nationals and Region 10 Meet) Defined (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 8
Self-Sustaining Motorglider (Badge) Rules Revised (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders; Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 8
John Campbell, National Intercollegiate Champion (Ohio State University Soaring Association) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring], page 9
Steve Coan, Stemme S-10 (Motorglider Introduced) (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders\Stemme S10], page 9
John Campbell, Sports Class Matures (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Classes], page 10
50th Anniversary Schweizer Soaring Regatta (at Harris Hill) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Local], page 10
Promotion Copies of Soaring (Available) (SSA in Action) [Promotion], page 10
John H. Campbell, Promotion Idea (Check Logo) (SSA in Action) [Promotion], page 11
Terry Frazier, Sweetness and Light SSA Convention - LA '89 [Conventions, Conferences, and Meetings], page 13
Bob Michener, Homebuilders at Bryan (Ohio in 1988) [Homebuilts], page 20
John Campbell, College Soaring is Alive and Well [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring], page 22
Richard H. Johnson, Sailplane Performance Flight Test Methods [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 26
Jim Payne, Wing Loading Limit [Wing Loading], page 38
Ultrasuede HP (Fabric for Interiors) (New Products) [Cockpit], page 41
Harry Senn, Jim Hard, Mark Parranto, and Lew Neyland, Rocky Mountain 1-26 Record Camp (from Lakecreek Soaringport) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Sites\Lakecreek, CO], page 42
William C. Sproull, Perspective: Where Do We Want to Go (from Here)? a Look at the Future of the Sport [Soaring Society of America\President's Report], page 49
George Thelen, Standard American Soaring Signals (Safety Corner) [Communications; Instruction], page 50
June 
(up to table of contents)
Vic Haynes, Spring in Boulder looking wesward to Runway 26 (Covers) [Sites\Boulder; Mountains]
Australian Gliding, Aussies Up Price (Letters) [Errata], page 2
J.C. Kellett, Questions Means to End (to Get Publicity) (Letters) [Publicity], page 2
Michael Greenwald, More on Mid-Airs (Letters) [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 2
Byron Blakeslee, Youth and R/C Models (Letters) [Models; Youth], page 3
Doug Jacobs, Error Corrected (Letters) [Errata], page 3
Ken Kochanski, Scenes from a (Petersburg, WV 1989) Wave Camp (Letters) [Sites\Petersburg, WV; Techniques\Wave Flying], page 3
Peter A. Williams, Contest Flight Safety Emphasis Needed (Letters) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 3
Steve Fahrner, Contest Rules Comments (Letters) [Competitions\Rules], page 4
Bill McClure, Thanks! Soaring Magazine (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Growth], page 6
Richard H. Johnson, (Orange) Paint Identified (Letters) [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 6
J.J. Neils, Homebuilder Wants Help! (Letters) [Homebuilts], page 7
S. Carpenter, Trying to Comply (Letters) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 7
S. duPont, Warning Device Discussed (Letters) [Safety], page 7
W.R. Tucker, Anyone Remember? (Letters) [History], page 7
B.S. Smith, SSA Hull & Liability Insurance Plan Improvements (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 8
W. Eierman, Update on Security (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], page 8
Camp Plans Announced (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Camp], page 8
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 8
D. Taylor, Indy '90 (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 9
M Reinhardt, Ostiv Announcement (SSA in Action) [OSTIV], page 9
Gail Davis, Glider Aerobatics Needs Attained (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics], page 10
W.G. van Breukelen, In Memoriam: Tom Stoops (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 10
Jim Maupin, The Carbon Dragon (a Foot-Launchable Sailplane) [Hanggliders\Carbon Dragon], page 11
Chuck O'Mahony, Welcome to Paradise, (Kauai, Hawaii) [Sites\Kauai, HW], page 14
Ed Crawley and R. John Hansman, Improve the Crashworthiness of Your Sailplane (Safety Corner) [Cockpit; Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Safety], page 19
David Stevenson, 1000k Southern Style (from Tennessee to the Atlantic Ocean) [Awards\1000 Kilometer Flights], page 26
Battery Life Extending Solar Charging System (New Products) [Equipment\Batteries], page 29
John Sandell, Did You Say "Soar Back" or "Sore Back?" [Physiology\Pilot Comfort; Cockpit], page 30
Bill Williams, Add "Physical Condition" to Your Check List [Physiology; Safety\Checklists], page 33
Bob Carlson, Lessons [Physiology], page 35
William B. Dehon, Finnistere [Literature\Fiction], page 37
Tony Koester, Reaching High [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Freedom's Wings], page 39
Larry Sanderson, Olympics: Yes or No, What Do You Think? [Soaring Society of America\President's Report; Sailplanes\World Class Sailplane], page 42
Norma Ravnsborg, Have Glider Rating, Will Travel - Travelog (of MI, MN, NH, and NC ) (Travelog) [Sites], page 44
Bernald S. Smith, Paris in the Spring [International Gliding Commission (IGC)], page 48
George Thelen, (Admonitions to) Infrequent Flyers (Safety Corner) [Physiology], page 51
Arleen Coleson, Badge and Record Forms (FAI Badges) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 52
July 
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Derek Piggott, Grob Twin III over West German Village (Covers) [Sailplanes\Grob\Twin III]
Al Dresner, Chute Alert (Letters) [Parachutes], page 2
Diane McCormack, Woman Pilot Feels Slighted (Letters) [Literature\Fiction; Commentary], page 2
Scott A. Jenkins, Nittering Neigh-Bobs (Letters) [Commentary], page 2
Jack Fletcher, Call For Alertness (Letters) [Physiology], page 3
Jason Gregg, More on Wing Loading (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 3
Tina Embich, Critical of Mailing Wrapper (Letters) [Publications], page 3
Vic Saudek, Ask Authors for More Background (Letters) [Publications], page 3
Ray Speicher, More on Mid-Airs (Letters) [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 4
Wally Raisanen, View on Wing Loading (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 4
Robin Edwards, Going Out of Your Way (for Speed Made Good) (Letters) [Cross Country Soaring], page 5
Ray Speicher, Shares 1-20 Photo (Letters) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-20], page 6
Terry McElligott, More on Club Libelle (Letters) [Sailplanes\Glasflugel\Club Libelle (H205)], page 6
Frank Reid, (1989) Region V North (Chester, SC) Soaring Contest - The Season Begins (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], page 7
Pete Williams, Flight Safety and the Motorglider (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders], page 9
Bob Grey, In Memoriam: Ed Barnes (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 10
Gail Davis, Aerobatic Team Needs Help (Going to Worlds in Germany) (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics], page 10
("Soaring -in Harmony with the Wind") Video Garners Award (SSA in Action) [Video Tapes], page 10
Post Mills Soaring Club Off and Running (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 10
Running on Empty Wins Gold Medal (SSA in Action) [Video Tapes], page 11
Robert J. Welliever, Bluebird [Homebuilts], page 13
Edward V. Stalzer, Down Memory Lane (1937 in Jugoslavia) [International\Sites; History], page 16
Michael L. Shakman, Off-Field Landings in the French Alps [International\Sites], page 21
Bill Hinote, A New Era in Turnpoint Photography [Photography], page 24
Derek Piggott, The Grob Twin III [Sailplanes\Grob\103C Twin III], page 28
Jay Newell and Rick Valley, Bailout! [Parachutes; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 31
Vern Frye, Owl Day at Air Sailing [Competitions\Seniors], page 36
F.P. Bundy, Rebuilding Glider 08S (Schweizer 2-33) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-33; Maintenance and Improvements], page 41
Rome Energy Introduces the Latest Solar Electric Power Modules (New Products) [Equipment\Batteries], page 44
Norma Ravnsborg, Have Glider Rating, Will Travel (Travelog) [Sites], page 45
George Thelen, Aero Retrieves (Safety Corner) [Safety\Outlandings; Launching\Aerotow], page 49
Arleen Coleson, Remember (1% Rule, Notch, Diamond Goal limits) (FAI Badges) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 52
August 
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Bill Reaves, Klaus Holighaus, Dropping Water Ballast While Finishing, Sails to Victory in the 1986 15-M Nationals (Covers) [Sailplanes]
Bob Michener, Update on Marske Pioneer (N4SS) (Letters) [Sailplanes\Marske Pioneer II], page 2
Jim Jenista, Safety and Motorgliders (Reply to Garner) (Letters) [Motorgliders], page 2
Robert J. Welliever, New Computer Network (Letters) [Computers and the Internet], page 2
Chris Wills, More on History of the Weihe (Letters) [History], page 3
Jerome K. Layton, Training Youth to Soar (with Auto Tow) (Letters) [Launching\Autotow; Youth], page 4
Terry Cubley, Aussie Seeks Sailplane (Letters) [Solicitations], page 4
Bruce Helvie, Mirrors Pictured (Letters) [Cockpit; Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 5
Peter L. Krasnoff, Disagrees on Criticism (Letters) [Literature\Fiction; Commentary], page 5
Robert H. Bruce, Reply to "Trying to Comply" (Letters) [Humor; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 5
Trish Turbin, Writer Questions (Finnistere) Article (Letters) [Commentary], page 5
Bernald S. Smith, More Insurance Rate Reductions (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 6
Corwin Sharp, In Memoriam: Herbert Salisbury (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 6
John Campbell, In Memoriam: Richard Bultman (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 6
Terry Cubley, Australian's Welcome Foreign Pilots (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 6
Anthony Wiederkehr, Intercollegiate Soaring Contest (at Caesar Creek) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring], page 7
New Florida SSA Governor (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 7
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 8
Ezequiel Szafir, New Wings Made in Argentina (SSA in Action) [Manufacturers], page 9
Maiden Flight of the DG-500 Elan Trainer (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-500], page 10
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the DG-600 [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-600], page 12
Richard H. Benbough, Almost an Albatross: The Bowlus-Mitchell Flying Wing [Sailplanes\Bowlus-Mitchell; History], page 21
Robert Gaines, Scheibe Flugzeugbau (SF-25 C Falke 88 and 2000) [Motorgliders\Scheibe], page 26
Chuck O'Mahony, A Chip off the Old Bloc, XXI World Gliding Championships (Austria) [Competitions\World], page 29
David A. Woods, RESCO Wave Camp Number 6 [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 36
Gene Hammond, Perspective: Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone? [Spoilers; Launching\Aerotow], page 40
Gary Eberhardt, Flight of the Edelweiss (C-30S) [History], page 41
George Thelen, I'm Getting Signals (Safety Corner) [Communications], page 46
N. Ravnsborg, Travelog: Have Glider Rating, Will Travel (Travelog) [Sites], page 49
Arleen Coleson, Badge Requirements (FAI Badges) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 52
September 
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John Wolter, Two Grob G-109 Motorgliders with the World's Smallest Twin Engine Motorplane, the French "Cri-Cri" (Covers) [Motorgliders\Grob 109]
John Stevenson, Grob Owner Gripes (about Wing Spar Pin AD) (Letters) [Sailplanes\Grob\Twin II], page 2
Rick Valley, Rigger Response (Letters) [Parachutes], page 2
Gary Sauer, Update on Project (of Soaring Back Issues) (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine\Reprints and Back Issues], page 3
Tony Beck, Wing Loading Proposal Discussed (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 3
Jo Shaw, (Finnistere) Story Appreciated (Letters) [Commentary], page 4
Tom Hardy, Call for Blanik (Aileron Ball Bearings) Check (Letters) [Sailplanes\Blanik L-13], page 4
Val Brain, Contest Rules Criticized (Letters) [Competitions\Rules], page 4
Byron L. Webber, Thought for (a) New Product (Letters) [Instruments], page 5
Christiane K. Howard, A Soaring Line (Letters) [Literature\Humor], page 5
Jack Fletcher, Safety Phrase (Letters) [Safety], page 5
James H. Burgess, Another Check List (Letters) [Safety\Checklists], page 5
O.A. Benson, Another View Shared (Letters) [Commentary], page 5
Bill Scull, Thoughts on Scanning (Letters) [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 6
Dereesa Purtell, Wait and See? (on Olympics) (Letters) [Sailplanes\World Class Sailplane], page 6
Phyliss Wells, Club Gains 86 New Members (SSA in Action) [Growth; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 8
Schweizer Wins 1988 Lincoln Award (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lincoln], page 8
Bob Grey, (1989) Region 5 South (Cordele, GA) Soaring Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], page 9
Mark A. Palie, In Memoriam: Paul Jefferson Begley (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 9
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 9
Barry Goodfellow, In Memoriam: Douglas A. Pawley (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 10
Larry Kreuger, National Parachute Testing Required (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], page 10
Tom Dixon, In Memoriam: Louis S. Stur (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 10
1990 SSA Calendar Soon to be Available (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 11
William E. (Bill) Gallagher, NSM Hall of Fame Weekend [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 12
Oliver Dyer-Bennet, Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GMBH [Sailplanes\Manufacturers], page 15
Peter C. King, Fly Better for $1040 [Cockpit], page 19
Jan Driessen, Chile Pepper Tours the Northern Arena (Mt Shasta, CA) [Techniques\Mountain Soaring], page 20
Michael T. McEwen, A Modest Proposal To Revitalize American Soaring [Growth], page 23
Ralph Markson, An Optical Detector for Thunderclouds, Prediction of Microburst and Locating Sailplanes [Meteorology\Lightning], page 25
Peter C. King, The Care and Feeding of a Parachute [Parachutes], page 29
Tom Inman, A Fledgling Remembers [Instruction], page 31
John A. Heitz, Motorglider Shopping (Grob 109) [Motorgliders\Grob 109], page 34
Robert H. Wilson, (Narromine, NSW, Austrailia) a Mine of Diamonds [International\Sites], page 38
Dave Woods, Biennial Flight Review, Skylark North [Instruction], page 41
Tonk Mills, November Flight (over Kansas and Oklahoma) [Cross Country Soaring], page 43
New (6 Drum) Winch System Announced (New Products) [Launching\Winch], page 45
Norma Ravnsborg, Have Glider Rating, Will Travel - Travelog (of SC, TN, and TX (Travelog) [Sites], page 46
George Thelen, Tempus Fugit (Time Flies) (Safety Corner) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 48
Arleen Coleson, Kolstad Scholarship Grant (Requirements and Deadlines) (FAI Badges) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship], page 52
October 
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Roland Winklehner, Roland's ASW-20 CL over the French Alps (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-20]
Brian Shoemaker, Cameras, Cameras, Cameras (Letters) [Photography], page 2
John Gleeson, Help for Hawaii (CAP) (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol; Solicitations], page 2
Bert Bowe, Question on Accident Reporting (Letters) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 3
Bryan Swansburg, Wants to Hear on (Towplane) Tow Hooks (Letters) [Solicitations; Launching\Towplanes; Launching\Release Mechanisms], page 3
Gene Hammond, SSF Response (to Bowe about Publishing NTSB Glider Reports), (ednote), (Letters) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 3
S. duPont, Mid-Air Thoughts (Letters) [Safety], page 3
Wayne Garner, Jr., Concept 70 Correspondence (Letters) [Sailplanes\Concept 70], page 3
David Cole, Pros and Cons of 9 lb Wing Loading (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 4
Harry Lusk, Writer Shares Poem (High Flight by Magee) (Letters) [Literature], page 4
Harold Banks, (1989) Region Four North (Fairfield) Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], page 7
Michael Haynes, In Memoriam: A.B. Crank (SSA in Action) [People\A.B. Crank; Obituaries], page 7
New Association Formed (Franconia Soaring) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 7
Chris Garbacz, 1989 Region One Contest (Sugarbush, VT) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], page 8
1989 Region Eight Competition (Ephrata, WA) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], page 10
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 12
Dick Carter, A Super Soaring Sunday (at Truckee) [Cross Country Soaring], page 21
Joe Flamenbaum, 1-35 or 1-26 [Photography], page 24
Ruthelma Ward Mullins, Soaring Free - For a Lifetime (Lennox Flight School, FL) [Sites\Lennox, FL; Women], page 27
Glen D. Stone, The Soaring Enthusiast and Familial Anxiety [Physiology], page 30
Michael R. Jude, Soaring on Jupiter [Literature\Fiction], page 32
Norma Ravnsborg, Have Glider Rating, Will Travel - Travelog (of VA, WA, St Louis, Albuqerque, and Orange County (Travelog) [Sites], page 34
George McManus, Archeological Research (at Estrella, AZ) [Aerobatics], page 36
Larry Pardue, SOB (Snyder, Odessa, and Big Spring Trophy) [Awards], page 39
Peter C. King, Final Glide Calculator [Computers and the Internet; Instruments], page 42
James H. Alton, Spring Fever (in Florida) [Cross Country Soaring], page 45
George Thelen, Don't Get Upset (Safety Corner) [Meteorology], page 49
A. Coleson, FAI Badges and Awards (FAI Badges) [Awards\Badges], page 50
November 
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Richard Thornton, About to Launch Runway Scene at Skylark North in Tehachapi, CA (Covers) [Sites\Tehachapi]
J.C. Treager, More on Limbach (Powered Motorgliders) (Letters) [Motorgliders], page 2
Kenneth M. MacDowell, Questions FAA Motives (Letters) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 2
Robert J. Mudd, Satisfied with Grob (Letters) [Sailplanes\Grob\Twin II], page 2
Walter E. Martin, White Hats Revisited (Letters) [Commentary], page 2
Val Brain, More on Signals (Letters) [Communications], page 3
Charles M. Jamieson, (Open Dive Brake) Safety Issue Discussed (and Wrapper) (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow; Publications], page 4
Charles M. Jamieson, Clarifies Misstatement (for Experimentals) (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 4
Don Taylor, (Indy '90) Convention Progress (Letters) [Conventions, Conferences, and Meetings], page 4
John Joss, Comments on Log Book (Letters) [Commentary], page 4
Steve Coan, Likes "Bluebird" (Letters) [Homebuilts], page 4
T. Guy Spencer, Jr., Camera (and Film) Comments (Letters) [Photography], page 5
Peter Masak, Wing Loading and Competitiveness (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 6
Paul S. Burgette, Safety Questions (CCCLRU Checklist for Towpilot) (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow; Communications], page 7
Robert H. Bruce, Push for Action (on Signals and Publications) (Letters) [Publications; Communications], page 7
Alan Greer, Thanksgiving in Florida (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], page 9
Steven D. Linn, Soaring and Radio Communications (SSA in Action) [Federal Communications Commission (FCC)], page 9
(1989) Region 10 West Championships (Littlefield, TX) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], page 10
Call for Subscribers for Technical Soaring (SSA in Action) [Publications\Technical Soaring], page 10
New Officers for 1990 (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 10
Patricia Cook, In Memoriam: Frank Newberry (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 11
R. William Reisert, In Memoriam: Stephen G. Orbin (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 11
Ameriglide, Help! We Need Your Assistance (SSA in Action) [Solicitations], page 12
K. Bodeker, Looking for Slides (SSA in Action) [Solicitations], page 12
Unusual Glider Crash (in Poland) (SSA in Action) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 12
Candidates for Regional Elections (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], page 13
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 14
Finishing Touches (Sign for SSA Offices from Ralph and Dot Koerner) (SSA in Action) [Credits/Appreciation], page 14
Richard Thornton, 1989 SHA/SSA Homebuilders Workshop (Tehachapi, CA) [Homebuilts], page 16
Larry Sanderson, Perspective: New Times, Old Times, and Changing Times [Soaring Society of America], page 19
Robert J. Audette, Memories of a Canadian Soaring Pioneer (Julien Audette) [International\Canada; History], page 20
Rebecca Lloyd, Gimmey Wins Fourth National Soaring Title (1989 Sports Class, Montague, CA) [Competitions\National], page 35
Jan Scott, 17th International Vintage Glider Rally (Hungary) [Vintage Aircraft], page 41
Trish Durbin, The Christmas Present Solution (Is There Sex After Soaring) [Physiology], page 45
George Thelen, Leave Your EGO at Home (Safety Corner) [Physiology], page 48
Arleen Coleson, Fall Practice (Notching & Photography) (FAI Badges) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 50
December 
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Steve Hines, Painting of Three Schweizer Brothers above a 1-35 (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-35]
Dave Noyes, Likes Hungarian Plane (Letters) [Airplanes\Gobe R-26-Su], page 2
Jan Driessen, Super Soaring Sunday Extended (Letters) [Cross Country Soaring], page 2
Jim Gronachan, Wash It (Your Canopy) First (Letters) [Cockpit], page 2
Karl H. Striedieck, Contest Comments (Film and POST) (Letters) [Competitions\Rules], page 2
B.D. Myers, Needs WWII Glider Information (Letters) [History; Sailplanes], page 3
John C. Gibson, Stability Discussed (Letters) [Sailplanes\Marske Pioneer II], page 3
Mark Huffstutler, Ode to the Open Class (Letters) [Competitions\National], page 3
Steven D. Linn, Update on Communications (Letters) [Federal Communications Commission (FCC)], page 3
Tom Knauff, Team Selection Process Questioned (Letters) [Competitions\World], page 4
Bernald S. Smith, IGC Report (from Frankfurt) (SSA in Action) [International Gliding Commission (IGC)], page 7
Larry Krueger, Changes at National Parachute (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], page 7
In Memoriam: Rex Yates (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 7
No Contest Rule Changes Proposed (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Rules], page 7
David Selbeihleit, The 1989 Ridge Soaring Wave Camp (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 9
Joel Flamenbaum, (1989) Region III Soaring Championships (Harris Hill, NY) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], page 9
New (Composite Airframe) Service Announced (SSA in Action) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 9
Anniversary Glory [Sailplanes\Schweizer], page 12
William E. (Bill) Gallagher, The Flight of the Schweizer SGP 1-1, 1930-1989 [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGP 1-1; History], page 14
Archer Martin, The Elder Schweizers - Some Memories [History], page 18
Franklin Hurtt, My Friends Ernie, Paul and Bill, Reflections of the Early Years [History], page 22
William (Tony) Doherty, Class of '48 [History], page 32
William C. Sproull, Perspective: (To the SSA Membership) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], page 48
A. Coleson, FAI Badges and Awards (FAI Badges) [Awards\Badges], page 50
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