Soaring Magazine Index for 1990 organized by issue

Soaring Magazine Index for 1990 organized by issue

Tim Cislo, John Ross Soars Above Kaena Point, Oahu in Honolulu Soaring Club's Schweizer 2-32 (note Horizon Curvature) (Covers)
Les Sebald, Dive Brakes at Issue (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 2
Wallace Wilhoite, Simulated Soaring (with Microsoft Flight Simulator) (Letters) [Computers and the Internet], page 2
Kaya Zuzak, Magical Day (the First and Last at UCSD) (Letters) [Growth; Collegiate Soaring], page 3
Tom Elmore, On Trailer Hitches (Letters) [Trailers], page 3
Wade Nelson, An Aerobatic Ride at Estrella (Letters) [Aerobatics], page 3
Willie Edwards, Attention to Detail (Letters) [Literature\Fiction], page 3
Bill Hinote, Camera Comment (on Ricoh Quality) (Letters) [Photography], page 4
Ed Harmening, In Memoriam: Chuck Harris (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 6
Mildred P. Kohls, In Memoriam: Charles Kohls (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 6
Pete Williams, SLSPA Incorporation (SSA in Action) [Self Launching Sailplane Pilot's Association (SLSPA)], page 6
Pete Williams, US Team to Enter 1990 1st World Motorgliding Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World\US Team], page 6
(1989) Region 6 North Contest (Ionia, MI) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 6
New SSA State Governor Named (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 6
Region 11 Soaring Championships July 1-5 1989 (Minden, NV) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 9-Jan
Results of Election for SSA Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 12
Attention, Are You Ready.. for FAA Required Drug Testing? (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 13
Susan D. Erlenwein, Sunflower Soaring Championships (1989 Open & Auxiliary Powered Nationals, Hutchinson, KS) [Competitions\National], page 14
Bob Hurni, 1989 Silver Anniversary 1-26 Championships, (Tucson, AZ) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Competitions\1-26], page 24
Alan K. Reeter, The 1989 15-Meter Nationals (Uvalde, TX) [Competitions\National], page 33
Andy McQuigg, The ASW-24 Pilot Report [Sailplanes\Schleicher\AS-W 24], page 43
George Thelen, Center of Gravity, Part 1 (Safety Corner) [Weight and Balance], page 48
Judy Lincoln, Perspective: ($10 Dues Increase Justification) [Growth], page 50
Arleen Coleson, FAI Awards & Badges;State Record Rule Changes (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 51

Rick Oberst and Jurgen Gries, A Bright Red Schweizer 1-35 in a Vertical Climb in the Southwest (Covers)
Harry Crandall, Hospitality Down Under (Australia) (Letters) [International\Sites], page 2
Jan Scott, Behavior Explained (Erratic Pilot Had Tumor) (Letters) [Physiology], page 2
Jonathan Beard, Can You Help Me (Brit to Find a Flying Job)? (Letters) [Solicitations], page 2
Wm. Frank Kelsey, Mystery Plane (Super Albatross) Revisited (Letters) [Sailplanes\Super Albatross; History], page 2
Malcolm Adams, Bi-Annual Surprise (Outlanding) (Letters) [Techniques\Outlandings], page 3
Mike Felske, Looking for Help (in Developing a Standardized Training Ciriculum)! (Letters) [Instruction], page 3
Rolly Clark, Reflections on a Summer's Soaring (Wing Loading, Auxiliary Powered Sailplanes, and Growth) (Letters) [Motorgliders; Wing Loading; Growth], page 3
Robert G. Chester, More on the Bowlus-Mitchell Flying Wing (and the Mitchell Wing B-10) (Letters) [History; Ultralights], page 4
Paul S. Burgette, (Tow) Pilot to (Glider) Pilot (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 5
Paul Liebenberg, More Thoughts on Motorgliding and Motorgliding Safety (Letters) [Motorgliders], page 6
Don Davis, Soaring in Russia - One Man's Opinion (Letters) [International\Sites], page 7
J.S. (Rusty) Ruskiewicz, Questions Answered (about Egypt) (Letters) [International\Sites], page 7
Jerry Finch and Bud Brown, In Memoriam: Michael Wayne Jenkins (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 9
Joel N. Myers, Accu-Weather Introduces New (Lightning) Graphics and Data (SSA in Action) [Meteorology\Lightning], page 9
Stalking the Mountain Wave (by Ursulia Weise) (SSA in Action) [History\International; Literature\Book Reviews; Techniques\Wave Flying], page 9
Ameriglide, Help! Help! 25 Gliders Needed (SSA in Action) [Solicitations], page 10
Can You Identify (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 10
New Trophy Announced (for Washington State) (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 10
Ralph Biesemeyer, In Memoriam: Philip A. Mortensen (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 11
1990 European Club Class Gliding Championships Opened to Non-Europeans (SSA in Action) [International], page 11
New Board Member (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Board], page 11
Opening of "World Class" Glider Design Competition Announced (SSA in Action) [World Class Sailplane], page 11
WGC 1993 (SSA in Action) [International], page 11
Pure Flight - Transition to Soaring (30 minutes) with Cliff Robertson (SSA in Action) [Video Tapes], page 13
Sharon R. Smith, Tehachapi Turns The 11th Annual Women's Soaring Seminar [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; WSPA], page 14
Trish Durbin, Cat Among the Pigeons [Sailplanes\Celstar GA-1; Aerobatics], page 20
Ralph Koerner, Total Energy Reconsidered [Instrumentation], page 25
ILEC SB-9 Electric Back Up Variometer (New Products) [Instrumentation], page 29
Judy Lincoln, Drug Testing in Soaring [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 30
Eric Greenwell, Perspective: (Training Needs) [Instruction], page 32
Chris Hadfield, Chuck Louie, Ken Green, Rick Husband, and Nate Jones, Is Ground Effect Worth It? [Aerodynamics], page 33
Kurt Groenewald, An Experience of a Lifetime (in Kimberley, South Africa) [International\Sites], page 38
Mitch Deutsch, The Phoenix Rises From the Ashes (Atlanta Soaring Club) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Hangars and Accessories], page 44
George Thelen, Visiting Complacency (Safety Corner) [Physiology], page 49
Arleen Coleson, FAI Awards & Badges (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], page 51

Lilia Iglesias, Watercolor Painting "Otto Lilenthal's Attempt" (Berlin 1893) (Covers) [Art]
Ed Carpenter, Schweizer Aircraft Issue Praised (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 2
Jean-Renaud Faliu, More About Panel Displays and Looking Out (Letters) [Cockpit; Instrumentation; Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 2
John Sandell, Safety-(in a Small Thermal) Vortex (Letters) [Safety\Stalls/Spins], page 3
Ray Speicher, Wait and See Not Me (to Design the World Class) (Letters) [World Class Sailplane], page 4
Wil Schuemann, Questions "Safety Corner" Conclusions (Letters) [Weight and Balance], page 4
Jim Schueckler, Another (Flying) Group to Join (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association) (Letters) [Solicitations], page 5
Bert Puchtler, Concerned About Flutter (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flutter], page 6
J. Duncan Cooper, Attention Schreder Owners! (Letters) [Solicitations], page 8
Wally Amundson, History Expanded (on Robert Fischer & his 1-23H Soaring Across the Entire US) (Letters) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-23; History], page 8
Brian D. Myers, Thanks for the (Military Glider) Response (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 9
Mark Palmer, Critical of (Schweizer's Recent) Action (Letters) [Commentary], page 9
Peter E. Conti, Sunny Side Up (Concern for No Spoiler Approaches) (Letters) [Patterns and Landings; Physiology; Instruction], page 9
Doug Jacobs, Wingloading Revisited (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 10
Jack Fletcher, (Military CG-4A Restoration) Glider Project Announced (Letters) [Restorations], page 10
Stephen DuPont, Solution to Spoilers Out (Separate Brake Lever) (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow; Cockpit], page 10
Jim Maupin, Complaint on Wrapper (Letters) [Publications], page 11
Stewart Aleshire, Great Grandad is Proud (of Kurtis Rodriquez and John Newman)! (Letters) [Family; Youth], page 11
Important! Change in Sporting License Procedures (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 12
Maiden Flight of the DG-600 M (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-600], page 12
Nancy Batson Crews Inducted (into Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame) (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 12
Soaring Pilot Scholarship (1989 Winner is Adam Goucher) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 12
Kolstad Scholarship Winner (for 1989 Michael Ondeck) Named (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 13
The $40 POST (in Northern Illinois) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned; Competitions\Post Tasks], page 13
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 14
Bob Kupps, The Third World Glider Aerobatic Championships (Hockenheim) [Aerobatics], page 15
1989 U.S. National Champions [Competitions], page 18
Ann O. Jackson, Catching the Wind [Youth], page 20
Renard R. Rozzoni, New Mexico Gold (Distance in a 1-26) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Awards\Badges\Flights], page 22
Soaring the High Sierra (38 minutes) (Advertisement) [Video Tapes], page 25
David R. Hughes, Youth in Soaring Through the Civil Air Patrol [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 27
J.C. Kellett, Things to Come [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 32
Jack Greene, In All of Soaring, There is Nothing So Hazardous as the First 30 Seconds of Every Flight [Launching\Aerotow], page 34
George Thelen, Eric Greenwell, and Mike Adams, Tow Hooks Revisited (Safety Corner) [Launching\Release Mechanisms], page 40
Rob Lang, Once More.. with Feeling (Flying the Standard Austria) [Sailplanes\Standard Austria; History; Restorations], page 42
Arleen Coleson, Have You Notched Your Barograph? (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 46
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Grob 103C Twin III [Sailplanes\Grob 103C Twin III; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 49

John Good, Errol Shirtliff (HP-14) and Karl Striedieck (LS-4) near Nelson, New Zealand from Good in a DG-300 (Covers)
Emil Kissel, More on "Stalking the (Mountain) Wave" (Letters) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 2
Jim Maupin, (Sjostedt Sierra Six) Homebuilt Does Well (in Competition) (Letters) [Homebuilts], page 2
Laszlo "Les" Horvath, The Case of the Phantom Mountain (Letters) [Commentary], page 2
Lou Hoffman, Can Someone Help (on Libelle Towhooks)? (Letters) [Solicitations; Launching\Release Mechanisms], page 2
Tim Gossfeld, Leave Sports Class Alone (Letters) [Competitions\Classes], page 3
Tom Serkowski, Contests (Date Publication) and (Pitch-Up of) Flapped Ships (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 3
Eric Jaderborg, Thought on (Growth) Proposal (by McEwen) (Letters) [Growth], page 4
Doris Grove, Open Class Alive and Well (Letters) [Competitions\National], page 5
Tom Knauff, Writer Upset (on Open Class letter) (Letters) [Competitions\National], page 5
Greg Zack, Daedalus (Human Powered Aircraft) Update (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts], page 11
(Seven) German Youth Gliding Camps Announced (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 11
Calling All CFI's (for Collegiate Soaring Help) (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Collegiate Soaring; Solicitations], page 11
Tampa Bay Soaring in Action (at FAA Accident Prevention Seminar) (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 11
Third Annual Western VSA Regatta Planned (for Hemet, CA) (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 11
Michael Paul Slater, Her First Flight (Poem) (SSA in Action) [Literature\Poems and Poetry], page 12
Claybourn (1989) Award Winner (is Charles Shaw) (SSA in Action) [People\Charles Shaw; Awards\Claybourn], page 12
Need a Challenge? (New Executive Board Announced for 1990) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 12
From Drought to Dreariness: The Region 6 (1989) South (Waynesville, OH) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 13
New Glider Unveiled, Red Wing Soaring Offers New Aircraft (the F-105 (G)) (SSA in Action) [Humor], page 14
History in Wood Carvings (by Wilhelm Molik) (SSA in Action) [History; Art], page 15
C.J. Chapman, How Accurate is Your Variometer System? [Instrumentation], page 16
Alan Edgett, Hemet (California) [Sites\Hemet], page 22
Dennis Haworth, The Soaring Bug [Crewing], page 24
W.G. Hill, Should Soaring Become a Contact Sport? [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 28
Mike Adams, Glider Release Mechanisms [Launching\Release Mechanisms], page 30
New Barograph Developed (Micro Processor Controlled) (New Products) [Instrumentation], page 34
Michael A. Russell, Truckee Trainee [Techniques\Cross Country], page 35
Fernando J. Rueda, Memories II (of the Zoeglin 33 in 1941 Argentina) [History; Sailplanes\Zerglin 33], page 37
Vern Chapin, Bad Day at Black Rock (near Charnita, PA) [Techniques\Cross Country; Techniques\Outlandings], page 39
Richard Ohlheiser, An Old Buzzard Goes for the Gold (Distance in a Pilatus B-4) [Awards\Badges\Flights], page 42
Donald M. Joffray, A Red-Tailed Hawk and a Soaring Thing [Birds], page 45
George Thelen, Competition Safety (Safety Corner) [Safety; Competitions], page 48
Arleen Coleson, The 1% Rule (Example) (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 50

Mark Petru, L-23 Super Blanik in Flight above Clouds (Covers)
Lew Neyland, New X/C Trophy (for Landing in Colorado) Announced (Letters) [Awards], page 2
Mark D. Licker, Choice of Words Criticized with Editor's Note (Letters) [Commentary], page 2
Rick Sheppe, Total Energy Revisited (Letters) [Instrumentation], page 2
Dick Seaman, Flutter Questions Answered (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flutter], page 3
Ed Byars, Asks For Consideration for Charlie Spratt (Letters) [People\Charlie Spratt], page 3
Lois Goucher, Appreciation Expressed (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 3
Alan K. Reeter, Answer to Standardization (Question by Felske) (Letters) [Instruction], page 4
Bill Nesse, Safety Links Discussed (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow; Launching\Release Mechanisms], page 4
Hans H. Baeggli, Recognizes Sailplane (HB-369 as a SPYR 5, not SPRA 5) (Letters) [History], page 4
Don Wemple, From the "We Get Letters Department" of the 1-26 Association (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 6
Helmut Reda, Thanks for the (Hadfield et al Ground Effect Study) Effort (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 6
James L. Lee, From the "We Get Letters Department" of the 1-26 Association (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 6
Richard H. Johnson, Correction on Airfoil Design (Letters) [Sailplanes\Grob 103C Twin III], page 9
E.H. Replogle, Replogle Barograph Finds New Home (SSA in Action) [Instrumentation], page 10
Jim Payne, (1990) Rules Committee Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Rules], page 10
US Designed Self-Launcher (S R Aircraft ARIA) Introduced at (Indy '90) Convention (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders], page 10
Del Blomquist, Thermals Forever (poem to Walt E. Mooney) (SSA in Action) [Literature\Poems and Poetry; Obituaries], page 11
John Campbell, (1989) Intercollegiate Champions (Penn State Soaring Club Team & Individuals) (SSA in Action) [Collegiate Soaring], page 11
Can You Identify (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 11
Youth Competition Medallion (SSA in Action) [Awards; Youth], page 11
Hannes Linke, Offer to Fly in Russia (SSA in Action) [International\Russia], page 12
Changes at NSM (Executive Director Needed) (SSA in Action) [Solicitations; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 12
NAA Recognizes Two (SSA) Members (Bill S. Ivans and Floyd Sweet) (SSA in Action) [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], page 12
James Fleugel, In Memoriam: John Stetson Fleugel (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 13
Director Announces Appointments (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 13
Site of the 1989 National Soaring Championships in Argentina (SSA in Action) [International], page 13
Roderick F. Read, Jr., In Memoriam: Roderick F. Read, Sr. (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 14
Vic Saudek, (Southern California Soaring Association at Hawthorne, CA) Air Fair Report (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 14
Bob Fitch, In Memoriam: Jack Greene (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 15
FAA Makes Drug Testing Announcement (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 15
Bernald S. Smith, The Sawing Society of America (SSA in Action) [International Gliding Commission (IGC)], page 16
SSA Life Memberships Temporarily Discontinued (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], page 16
Judy Lincoln, For Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1989 [Soaring Society of America\Annual Report], page 19
Phil Petmecky, The First Solo Cross Country, Lesson One - Safe Altitude Circles [Techniques\Cross Country; Instruction], page 23
Mark Petru, The L-23 "Super Blanik" (Czech) Glider [Sailplanes\Blanik L-23], page 26
Oran W. Nicks, The World Class Sailplane, Technical Consideration from Concept to Design Competition [World Class Sailplane], page 29
Billy Hill, Collision Avoidance [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 32
Val Brain, The 400 Blows: Analysis of 400 (British) Accidents Reported in "Sailplane and Gliding" [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 35
David B. Newill, Starting the 90's Right, SSA 90 at Indy! [Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings], page 39
George Thelen, Center of Gravity, Part 2 (Safety Corner) [Weight and Balance], page 45
Doug Jacobs, Perspective (on Making Things Happen) [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 48
Arleen Coleson, FAI Sporting Licenses - Who Needs Them? (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 50

Oliver Dyer-Bennet, Two DG-600's in Close Formation (Covers)
Tom Hardy, Soaring in Argentina Recommended (Letters) [International\Argentina], page 2
Dick Robinson, Needs (Cessna) Tow Hook Help (Letters) [Launching\Release Mechanisms; Solicitations; Launching\Aerotow], page 3
James H. (Howard) Burgess, Proposal for New Tow Hook Release (Letters) [Launching\Release Mechanisms], page 3
Lew Neyland, Call For Some (Soaring Article) Repeats (Letters) [Reprints and Back Issues], page 3
Tony Burton, Long Wave (Along Rock Mountains in Alberta, Canada) Explained (Letters) [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 3
Ed Byars, Wing Loading Revisited: Yet Again (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 4
Steven McCormick, Doctor, Doctor! (I've got Meniere's Disease) (Letters) [Physiology], page 5
W. Stuart Schweizer, Schweizer Responds (to Palmer letter) (Letters) [Errata; Commentary], page 5
Richard H. Benbough, Paper Wing Albatross Reborn (Letters) [History], page 9
Stephen DuPont, Idea for Adjusting Polars (Letters) [Instruction], page 9
Cyndi Stephenson, 1991 and 1992 National Contest Sites - Call for Proposals (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 10
A Review of Ed Kilbourne's "Cloudbase" (Music Cassette) (SSA in Action) [Art], page 11
Georgia SSA'ers on the Move (SSA Governor Jim Culp's Soaring Seminar) (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 11
Dale Thompson, In Memoriam: Dale F. Dye (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 12
Jim Marske, Homebuilders (1990 Eastern) Workshop Announced (for Bryan, OH) (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts], page 12
Ted Sharp, Ameriglide with Ham Radios (SSA in Action) [Communications], page 12
Oshkosh Bound (bumper sticker available) (SSA in Action) [Commentary], page 12
Region 9 Election Results (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 12
SSA Board Minutes Available (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 12
SSA Winter Board Meeting (1990 at Indianapolis, IN) (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 14
Soaring Pilot (and SSA Member) Named as (California Wing) Commander (Ernest C. Pearson) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 14
Mal Gross, NAA Corner (NAA Corner) [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], page 15
Manfred E. Reinhardt, Call for (OSTIV XXII Congress) Papers (SSA in Action) [OSTIV], page 15
1-26 Cross Country Sweepstakes (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 17
Can You Identify (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 17
Your 1990 Board of Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 18
William B. Dehon, An Incident in the Hills of West Virginia [Literature\Fiction], page 19
Roy Hennig, Thanks Ekatarina! [Competitions\Seniors], page 20
Katherine T. Hill, The Birthday Gift [Literature\Fiction], page 23
Kareem Fahmi, First Breath of Spring (for Bronze Duration) [Awards\Badges\Flights], page 25
Peter C. King, Hello Dolly [Hangars and Accessories], page 27
Charles V. Lindsay, Personal Computer Soaring Weather Briefing [Computers and the Internet; Meteorology], page 30
Derek Johnson, Don't Kill the Tow Pilot [Launching\Aerotow], page 33
Emergency Strobe (New Products) [Retrieves], page 35
Phil Petmecky, The First Solo Cross Country Flight, Lesson Two - Constructing a Flight Profile [Techniques\Cross Country; Instruction], page 36
Bernald S. Smith, Perspective: (SSA Hull and Liability Insurance) [Insurance], page 40
Victor M. Saudek, Facts of Life, Lift and Drag, Part I [Aerodynamics], page 41
William D. Hack, A Tribute to Flying Father's on Father's Day [Family], page 44
George Thelen, Crosswind) Takeoff (in a Hurry), by Dan Shallbetter (Safety Corner) [Physiology; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 47
Arleen Coleson, Suggestions & Reminders (1%, Film, Barograph, Deadlines) (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 50

Dave Hughes, Antelope Soaring Club's 1-26E 'Over the Top' above Mohave Desert in California (Covers)
Stephen DuPont, Mid-Airs, Mid-Airs, Mid-Airs (Letters) [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 2
Trish Durbin, Author's Response (to "Cat Among the Pigeons" Complaints) (Letters) [Commentary; Aerobatics], page 2
Bob Clark, More Youth in Soaring (Meggan and Valerie Clark) (Letters) [Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 3
Mark Morton, More About Flutter (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flutter], page 4
Tom Beltz, Support for SSA's Stand on Wing Loading (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 5
Wallace A. Scott, A Response to the "Hue-In and Cry-In" (Letters) [Competitions; Association], page 8
Jim Jenista, In Memoriam: Dick McKnight (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 10
1989 Hilton Cup Winners Announced (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 10
New Election Procedures for Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 10
Update on Publication ( New Editions of "New Soaring Pilot," "FAR's For Glider Pilots," and "Transition to Gliders") (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 10
Jan Scott, In Memoriam: Wolfgang Hutter (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 11
Mark Nichols, Just Another Day in Paradise (Sequatchie Valley, TN) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 11
Hey Rocky, Watch me Pull a Rabbit out of my Hat! [Competitions\World], page 12
Hans Popperl, The Story of OE-0409 Mg19A "Steinadler" [Sailplanes\Mg19A; History], page 15
A New Final Glide Computer (New Products) [Computers and the Internet; Instrumentation], page 18
Bob Cook, Hawk, HAWK [Birds], page 19
Wallace A. Scott, The Sea Breeze Front at Uvalde, Uvalde Weather at the 1989 15-Meter Championships [Meteorology\Sea Breeze Front or Shear Lines], page 21
Richard H. Johnson, Flight Testing of Sailplane Stall Warning Systems [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Techniques\Stalls/Spins; Instrumentation], page 25
Victor M. Saudek, Facts of Life, Lift and Drag, Part II [Aerodynamics], page 36
Phil Petmecky, The First Solo Cross Country Flight, Lesson Three - Turnpoint Photos [Techniques\Cross Country; Instruction], page 40
Michael J. Hoke, New Rules for New Electronic Barographs (FAI Corner) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 43
George Thelen, Pilotless Aircraft (Aerotowed!) (Safety Corner) [Launching\Aerotow; Safety], page 45
Arleen Coleson, Electronic Barographs (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 50

Pete Williams, Jerry Wenger Chacks Coolant Level of Rotax Engine in his Nimbus 3DM (Covers)
Gary Knapp, Recognized (1-26) #248 [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 2
George Powell, Poets Remembered (Jack Greene & Walt Mooney) (Letters) [Literature\Poems and Poetry; Obituaries], page 2
Alan B. Greer, Going to the Top (Writing Your Congressman) (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 3
Curtis Cole, L-I-F-F-T, a Checklist for Between Tows (Letters) [Safety\Checklists; Launching\Aerotow], page 3
Raul Blacksten, Changes at VSA (Blacksten is Archivist) (Letters) [Vintage Aircraft], page 3
Fredo Killing, How Cheap Can We Be And Still Remain Professionals? (With Unpaid Staffs) (Letters) [Competitions\National], page 4
Gene Sandburg, Reference on Flutter (August 1977 Soaring) (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flutter], page 4
J.F. Crawford, Another View on Airbrakes (Than DuPont's) (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 4
Jim Marske, SHA Seeks New Members (Letters) [Growth; Homebuilts], page 6
R.T. Steils, Excited About One Design (Letters) [World Class Sailplane], page 6
Frank Roden, SSA in Action: Rolladen-Schneider Introduces LS-6c-175 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-6c-17.5], page 8
Stewart Tittle, Oregon SSA Governor Introduced (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 8
Cleveland Soaring Society, In Memoriam: Ted Pawski (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 9
The Mountain Wave (Advertisement) [Video Tapes], page 9
Update on 1990 Women's Soaring Seminar (at Bermuda High) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; WSPA], page 9
World Class Update (82 Applications Submitted) (SSA in Action) [World Class Sailplane], page 10
Team Selection Process Clarified (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World\US Team], page 11
Author (Vic Saudek) Offers Further Explanation (SSA in Action) [Errata; Aerodynamics], page 12
FAI - Its Role in Sport Aviation NAA Corner [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], page 14
Can You Identify [History; Sailplanes], page 15
Peter F. Selinger, Nimbus 4, New 'Albatros' from Kircheim [Motorgliders\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 4], page 16
Patricia D. Austin, Heart-Pounding Silence at 3,000' [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 20
Bob Webster, The Infallible Gear Warning System or the Coffe Cup Cure for Crunched Composites [Cockpit], page 23
W.G. Hill, Murphy, Mother Nature and Me (Wave over Boulder, CO) [Communications; Techniques\Wave Flying], page 25
Edmund C. Ginn, Jr., Eagles (Boy Scouts) First Flight [Youth], page 28
John C. Lincoln, II, The Surgeon [Crewing], page 30
William E. (Bill) Gallagher, 1990 NSM Hall of Fame and Exhibit Opening [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 34
Pete Williams, Are Self-Launching Sailplanes the Wave of the Future? [Motorgliders], page 37
Victor M. Saudek, Stability and Control, Chapter 3 [Aerodynamics], page 40
Phil Petmecky, The First Solo Cross Country Flight, Lesson Four - Flight Bands and/or Speed-To-Fly [Techniques\Cross Country; Instruction], page 42
Accurate, Lightweight Anenometer (New Products) [Instrumentation], page 45
Judy Lincoln, Perspective: (Wing Loading Issue Evolution) [Wing Loading], page 46
George Thelen, Age and Flying (Safety Corner) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 48
Arleen Coleson, Soaring Awards (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], page 50

Tim Cislo, Bill Devitt Soars over Central Oahu in a Schweizer 2-32 (Covers)
Dick Vine, Aerotow vs. Winch Launch; Another View [Launching\Aerotow; Launching\Winch], page 2
Joseph A. Azar, This One Cares (about Funding Sources) (Letters) [Commentary], page 2
Thomas J. Fuller, Questions Safety Practice (Aerobatics in 1-26s) (Letters) [Aerobatics; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 2
Harry Miltner, Goodbye Vi! (Vi Blalock) (Letters) [Obituaries], page 3
Jerzy Makula, Questions (Celair GA-1) Ad Claim (Letters) [Errata; Aerobatics], page 3
Wally Raisanen, Wants Input for Rule Changes (Letters) [Competitions\Rules], page 3
Bill Teague, Questions Longer Towrope (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 4
Ed Byars, More "Hue-In and Cry-In" Please! (Letters), page 4
Richard Blanchard, Likes (Neyland's Call) Idea [Reprints and Back Issues], page 4
Bill Ray, The Unlikeliest Place Ever! (Letters) [Safety\Preflight; Birds], page 6
Don Reid, CAP Cadets Soar at Elmendorf AFB (Alaska) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 9
Good Weather (in Houston, TX) for Bronze Day (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badges\Flights], page 9
Moravia Inc. Introduces New Motorglider (L-13 SE "Vivat" (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders\Blanik L-13], page 9
The New Grob 103C Twin III SL (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders; Sailplanes\Grob 103C Twin III], page 9
Update on Tost Tow Release (SSA in Action) [Launching\Release Mechanisms], page 10
(1990) Region V North Soaring Contest (Chester, SC) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 11
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 12
Changes at Limbach (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders], page 12
Paul A. Schweizer, Is the US Sailplane Fleet Shrinking? [Growth], page 14
Phil Petmecky, The First Solo Cross Country Flight, Lesson Five - Selecting a Cross-Country Task [Techniques\Cross Country; Instruction], page 18
Charles V. Lindsay, Using the Upper Winds [Meteorology], page 24
John Ott, High Flights (Soaring Club, Colorado Springs, CO) Live Up to Its Name [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 28
Bud Hopp, Resco (Region 12 Soaring Council) - a Success Story [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 32
George Thelen, The Theory and Practice of (FRP) Chip Repair [Maintenance and Improvements], page 35
A New 2-1/4" Winter Altimeter (New Products) [Instrumentation], page 40
Derek Piggott, A New Version of the Dimona Motorglider, The Rotax Powered Super Dimona [Motorgliders], page 41
George Thelen, Just Say No? (to Unsafe Practices), by Roy Poole (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 46
Mark Kennedy, Perspective (on Making People Feel At Home) [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 49
Arleen Coleson, Kolstad Scholarship Grant (FAI Awards) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship], page 50

Richard Thornton, Pawnee Towplane at Work Towing a Schweizer at Fantasy Haven (Covers)
Jim and Jackie Payne, Thanks for (Motorhome Repair) Help (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 2
Jim Hard, Check Those (Discrepancy) Logs (Letters) [Safety\Cockpit], page 2
Murray Olson, Help, Anyone? (Schweizer TG-3A Available) (Letters) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\TG-3a; History], page 2
Stewart Aleshire, A New Badge Needed (Letters) [Humor], page 3
John Byrd, Safety Stressed in Thermaling (Letters) [Safety\Collision Avoidance; Techniques\Thermaling], page 4
Karl H. Striedieck, Support for SRA/Spratt (Letters) [People\Charlie Spratt], page 4
George Powell, Great Time at (Las Vegas Club's) Fun Event (Letters) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 6
Jim Hartwell, Soaring in the USSR (Letters) [International\Sites], page 6
Randy King, Another Youngster Reports (Letters) [Youth], page 6
Tom Nowicki, Concerned with Polybag (Letters) [Publications], page 6
Dick Vine, Separate One-Design from Olympics (Letters) [World Class Sailplane], page 8
Yale Mosk, Hello Dolly! a Better Mousetrap! (Letters) [Hangars and Accessories], page 9
Wally Raisanen, Questions Sportsmanship (Letters) [Spoilers; Launching\Aerotow], page 10
Harold A. Katinszky, In Memoriam: Patrick McAtee (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 11
(Albuquerque) '91 Convention Update (SSA in Action) [Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings], page 11
1991 European Youth Championships Announced (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 11
Region Six South Championships, June 25-30, 1990 Caesar Creek Soaring Club, Waynesville, Ohio (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 11
Sweepstakes Winner (1989) Displays Sailplane (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World\US Team], page 11
Stan Montagne, In Memoriam: Fred Frauens (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 12
Tom Nowicki, Update Seminoles Celebrate First Anniversary in New Nest (SSA in Action) [Sites], page 12
(1990) 17th Annual South Region Five Soaring Championships (Cordele, GA) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 13
Atlanta Soaring Club Promotes Soaring (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 13
Steve Hines, Book Review: Aerial Photogrpahy by Harvey Lloyd (SSA in Action) [Literature], page 14
Lilienthal Memorial Competition 1991 (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 15
US Team Identified (SSA in Action) [Competitions\World\US Team], page 15
Mal Gross, Sport Aviation -- The Key to the Future of U.S. Aviation (NAA Corner) [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], page 16
Phil Petmecky, The First Solo Cross Country Flight, Lesson Six - Polar Adjustments and Speed to Fly in Sink [Techniques\Cross Country; Instruction], page 17
Doug Fronius, 1990 VSA Western Regatta (Hemet, CA) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Aircraft], page 19
Ed Gaddy, Opening a Glider Operation [Sites], page 22
Gary and Nancy Kemp, Garfield Flats [Crewing; Retrieves], page 23
Ken Rubotsky, Ameriglide (Minden 1990) [International], page 26
Dave and Jill Fletcher, A New Club Hangar for WSSA-The Hard Way [Hangars and Accessories], page 34
Armin Wishard, Soaring in East Germany [International\Sites], page 37
Larry Sanderson, Perspective: And The Volume Goes Up.. on Regulatory Issues and Soaring Safety [Publications; Soaring Society of America\President's Report], page 40
Charles V. Lindsay, Using Weather Observations and Terminal Forecasts [Meteorology], page 41
Azuresoft Introduces the Complete Briefer DUAT Decoder Software for PC's (New Products) [Meteorology; Computers and the Internet], page 45
George Thelen, (L-13) Gliders-In the Long Term, by Tom Cooper and Irving Prue (Safety Corner) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 46
Arleen Coleson, It's a Small(er) World After All (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 49

Bill Patterson, A Sailplane crosses over a road as it lands at Crowley Field, Alberta, Canada during Alberta Soaring Council's Summer Encampment (Covers)
Curt Laumann, Blanik Owner Needs Assistance (with Sticking Flaps) (Letters) [Sailplanes\Blanik L-13], page 2
Derek Johnson, Longer Ropes-A Response (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 2
W.R. Plage, A 78 Year Old Responds (Letters) [Physiology], page 2
Jackie Womack, Sailplane Prices (Letters) [Homebuilts], page 3
Kevin Bennett, Likes Masak Winglets ( on a Ventus B) (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Winglets; Modifications], page 3
Alan B. Greer, Word from Motorglider World Championships (Issoudun, France) (Letters) [Motorgliders; International], page 4
Charles V. Lindsay, (Telephone) Numbers for DUAT (Letters) [Meteorology; Computers and the Internet], page 4
Jim Border, Running Wings the Hard Way (Letters) [Safety; Crewing], page 6
D.E. Horton, Another Youngster Solos (Letters) [Youth], page 8
Mid and Ken Kolstad, Kolstad Scholarship Update (Letters) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 8
Steve Foreman, (Kolstad Winner Responds) (Letters) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 8
Allen Silver, Parachute Update (Security and National Canopies) (Letters) [Parachutes], page 9
Bill Dehon, More to it Than Age (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 9
C.T. Burke, Call for Trailer Article (Letters) [Trailers; Solicitations], page 9
R.N. Buck, More Than Age (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 10
Steve Fahrner, Comments on Proposed Rule Changes (Letters) [Competitions\Rules], page 10
Barrett Leibe, (Computer and Final Glide) Program Available (Letters) [Computers and the Internet; Instrumentation], page 11
David Fraser, Partial title (Centers) (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 11
Winston R. Dole, Similarities Noted (Variometers: Three Generations Ago and Now) (Letters) [Instrumentation; History], page 12
John Doyel, The Test (Driving to the Airport) (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 13
Reggie Spinhayer, In Memoriam: Henry Stouffs (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 15
Robert Penn, Sixteen Contestants Fly 1000 Kilometers in Possible World Record Contest Task (SSA in Action) [1000 Kilometer Flights], page 15
Region 11 North Contest, August 12-17, 1990, Siskiyou County Airport, Montague, California (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 15
Reminder for (XXII OSTIV Congress) Technical Papers (SSA in Action) [Technical Soaring; OSTIV], page 15
The World is Coming to Minden (in 1991) and we need your help (SSA in Action) [International], page 15
Winter Instruments Without Certification (SSA in Action) [Maintenance and Improvements; Instrumentation], page 15
Tom Elmore, Accent on Clubs Revisited (& 2-22 Aileron Gap Seals) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-33; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Aerodynamics], page 17
Fall 1990 SSA Board Meeting (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 18
New Soaring Club (Atlantic Soaring) Forms in Maryland (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 18
Russian Teenager Solos While Guest of SSA Members (Betty and Roger Ruch) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 18
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 19
Regulatory Updates (AD's and Driving Convictions) (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 20
Elections for Regional Director (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 21
Paul A. Schweizer, The Floyd J. Sweet Story [History], page 26
Dave Hudnut, The 1990 Eastern Workshop at Bryan, Ohio [Homebuilts], page 29
Elizabeth Grove, 1990 United States Open Class Soaring Championships (Mifflin Co, PA) [Competitions\National], page 34
Pete Williams, Littlefield-1990, The 3rd US National Auxiliary-Powered Soaring Championships [Competitions\National], page 39
George Thelen, Belts (Safety Corner) [Cockpit], page 44
Meal on the Go - a Vast Improvement in Portable Food (New Products) [Cockpit], page 47
Judy Lincoln, Perspective: (Publications Changes) [Publications], page 49
Arleen Coleson, Fall Practice (Barographs & Photography (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 50

Mark Grubb, Winter Wonderland, a snow covered Grob 103 on the ramp at Skylark North, Tehachapi, CA (Covers)
Alan Greer, Start Them Young on a Soaring Path (Letters) [Growth], page 2
Charles Mueller, Maintain Airspeed (Letters) [Patterns and Landings], page 2
Corwin Sharp, Litigation or Stress (Limiting Schweizer Loops) (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Aerobatics], page 2
Chet Johnson, Likes the 1-34 (Letters) [Sailplanes\World Class Sailplane], page 3
Edmund Stevens, Wants Help for New Pilots (to Avoid Accidents) (Letters) [Instruction], page 3
Larry Pardue, 1-26 Defender (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 3
Eugene Balazs, Mission Accomplished (Letters), page 6
Bob Park, Proper Reporting (on Apartheid) Questioned (Letters) [Commentary], page 7
Mark D. Bottino, Agrees with Authors (Marske and Schweizer) (Letters) [Growth], page 7
(1991) World Soaring Championships Update (New Location) (Letters) [International], page 7
Judy Lincoln, Regulatory Updates (Transponder Over ARS As and St Louis TCA Change) (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 10
In Memoriam: Fred MacFawn (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 10
Marty Bael, (1990) Region III Contest (Danville, NY) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 11
The Soaring Bug Bites Again (SSA in Action) [Growth], page 11
Can You Identify (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 12
SSA Insurance Program Update (Ohio General Out, Global Insurance In) (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 12
Bernald S. Smith, SSA Instructor Poll (Results and WDA Views) (SSA in Action) [Awards\World Distance; Instruction], page 13
A Soaring Coincidence (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 13
The World Class Enters Judging Phase (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\World Class Sailplane], page 13
B.L. Stanfield, Alternative Source of Energy (SSA in Action) [Humor; Crewing], page 15
Judy McDonald, A Yuletide Soaring Poem (SSA in Action) [Literature\Poems and Poetry], page 16
NSM has a New Director (Dr. Charles R. Smith) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 16
Marvin Willis, Eagle's Nest (Odessa, TX) and the 1-26 Championships [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 18
Jack Laister, The First Intercollegiate Glider Championships (Purdue University in 1936) [History; Collegiate Soaring], page 23
Ed Byars, The New Castle 1000 km Club [Awards\1000 Kilometer Flights; Competitions\Regional], page 26
Wade H. Nelson, Soaring Club of Houston Update [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 35
Robert C. Gibbons, Performance Modification for Older Wooden Sailplanes [Modifications], page 37
Keith Boyer, A Slow Cross Country Flight (with a Grob 109B) [Techniques\Cross Country; Motorgliders\Grob 109B], page 41
New Data Back Camera Announced (Minolta Fredom 50) (New Products) [Photography], page 45
George Thelen, Is All's Well That Ends Well? (Safety Corner) [Physiology], page 46
Arleen Coleson, Details, Details! (Declaration & Marking Camera Lens) (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 48

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