Soaring Magazine Index for 1990 to 1999 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

Lou Hoffman, A View along the Sierras just West of Lone Pine, CA from a Libelle (Covers)
John Gibson, (Saudek's) Facts Explained (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 2
Ken and Mid Kolstad, (1991) Scholarship Available (Letters) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 2
Jim Chizick, Looking for a Benefactor (to Donate Bickle's Schweizer 1-23E to NSM) (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum; Solicitations; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-23], page 3
Ronald Wright, Moni Organization Reactivates (Letters) [Motorgliders\Moni Motorglider], page 3
Steve Lindenbaum, Of Wings and Things (Winglets) (Letters) [Modifications; Winglets; Aerodynamics], page 3
Fredo P. Killing, Velvet Over Panel Causes Problem (Letters) [Equipment\Cockpit], page 5
T. Guy Spencer, Jr., Appreciates (CFIG) Clinics (Letters) [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 5
Emil Kissel, More Youth Photos (Letters) [Youth], page 6
Harry R. Meline, A Site Preserved (Stanton Airfield for Minnesota Soaring) (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 6
Mitch Hudson, Low Tow and Tow Rope (Length)s (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 6
Stephen DuPont, On Age and Safety (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 6
Edmund G. Stevens, Interested in (Henry Combs') Long Flights (Letters) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], page 8
Aladar Wieland, He Can Identify (VOCSOK) (Letters) [History], page 10
Gregory Garwin, Region Eight Soaring Championships, July 1-7, 1990, Ephrata, WA (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 11
FAA Project Updates (AD's and Propeller Problems) (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 11
Jim Smolen, Region 6 North (1990) Contest (Ionia, MI) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 12
Paul A. Schweizer, In Memoriam: Emil A. (Moe) Lehecka (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 12
Derek Piggott, Basic Exercise Notes for Gliding Instructors by Ken Stewart (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews], page 13
Jan Scott, Gliding in Australia by Allan Ash (SSA in Action) [International\Australia; Book Reviews], page 13
Ghost Writers in the Sky (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews], page 13
H.V. Senn, Handbook of Soaring Meteorology by Charles V. Lindsay (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews], page 14
New "Affordable" Two-Seat Training Sailplane Headed for USA (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 15
WSPA Names (1990) Trophy Winners (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], page 15
Glider Pilot on Japanese (Prime Time) TV. (SSA in Action) [Publicity], page 16
Sharon Smith, WSPA Seeks (1991) Seminar Bids (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], page 17
Stephen West, Sailors of the Wind (SSA in Action) [Poems and Poetry], page 17
Proposed FAA Dimona (Service Life and Fuel Tanks) Update (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 17
Mike Koerner, Gliders Wanted (for WSC91) (SSA in Action) [Solicitations], page 18
SSA Membership Elects Five New Regional Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 18
Six will serve one year terms as Director-at-Large (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 18
Gail Allinson, The Twelfth Annual Women's Soaring Seminar [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], page 20
Tim Mara, Used Parachute Sale (after LS_1 bailout) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 24
Bob Herd, St. Louis Soaring Association Gets the Gold(den Anniversary Award)! [History; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 28
John H. Campbell, SSA Youth Survey [Youth], page 33
WSC91, Uvalde Update & Changes in the 1991 US National Sites and Dates [Competitions\World], page 35
John Ludowitz, Museum of Flying (Santa Monica, CA) [Museums], page 36
Larry Sanderson, Perspective: SSA's Ever Changing Faces [Soaring Society of America\President's Report; Growth], page 39
Charles V. Lindsay, Using Weather Radar Observations [Meteorology], page 40
George Thelen, Letters (on Age and Spin Training) (Safety Corner) [Safety\Stalls/Spins; Physiology\Medical Condition; Sailplanes\Blanik L-13], page 45
Arleen Coleson, Great Circle Distance Constant (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 49

Larry Tudor, Ultralight Soaring with Grob 103 above Hobbs, NM during Hobbs Hang Gliding Festival in July 1990 (Covers)
Rick Matthews, Elaborates on Belts (Letters) [Cockpit], page 2
Martha Jacobs, Need Some Summer Help (from a Brit)? (Letters) [Solicitations], page 3
Walter Leu, Difficult to Spot (Color) (Letters) [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 3
Gene Hammond, Congrats to New Director (Bob Nady of Region 7) (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Officers and Board of Directors], page 4
Karl H. Striedieck, Call for Consideration (POST change) (Letters) [Competitions\Post Tasks], page 4
Ray Speicher, Symposium (on Design and Construction) Proposed (Letters) [Sailplanes\World Class Sailplane; Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 4
Ernie Diaz, Yet Another View on Air Brakes (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 6
R.C. Forrester, III, Another View (of Politicizing Soaring than Azar's) (Letters) [Commentary], page 6
Steven McCormick, Response (on Meniere's Disease) is Gratifying (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 8
Mike Koerner, Gliders Wanted (for WSC91) (SSA in Action) [Solicitations], page 9
Peter Masak, SSA in Action: Reports Reduction in Drag, [Aerodynamics], page 9
European Rallye Announced (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 9
Schreder Trailer is Back in Production (SSA in Action) [Trailers], page 9
Bill Ray, In Memoriam: Steve Sherry (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 10
Motorglider Pilot (Don Pollard) Recognized (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 10
Poland Invites American Pilots (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 10
The 1991 Officers and Directors of the Soaring Society of America (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 12
Mal Gross, NAA Corner (NAA Corner) [National Aeronautic Association], page 13
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 14
Erik Fair, The Sailplane Connection [Hang Gliding], page 16
Bruce Carmichael, Highlights of the 1990 (Tehachapi, CA SHA) Western Workshop [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 20
Charles V. Lindsay, Weather Warnings [Meteorology], page 26
Allen Silver, How to Care for Your Expensive Cushion [Parachutes], page 30
Gerhard Waibel, The ASW-24E Motorglider [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-24; Motorgliding], page 32
John J. Magish, Just Do It.. The Wave in Retrospect [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 37
Richard H. Johnson, Battery Powered Sailplane Strobe Light Evaluation [Safety\Collision Avoidance], page 40
Robert W. Bailey, Getting Back into the Air [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 43
AIN Plastics Catalog 91 (New Products) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 45
George Thelen, More Letters (on Stall/Spin Accident) (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Safety\Stalls/Spins], page 46
Arleen Coleson, Check Your Courses, Required Documents, & Deadlines (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 49

Lynn Karlin, John Mahoney flying the Redtail Salto over Bluehill, Maine last Fall (Covers)
Giovanni M. Cirlani, Questions About (Only 2-g) Loops (Letters) [Aerobatics], page 2
L.B. Clapham, Jr., Adds to (Museum of Flight) History (Letters) [Museums], page 2
Mike Steinberger, My Favorite Lesson (Thermaling) (Letters) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Instruction], page 2
Peter Masak, Technology (of Winglets) Praised (Letters) [Aerodynamics; Winglets], page 3
Fernando J. Rueda, Needs Some Help (pre-WWII Glider 3-Views) (Letters) [Models; Solicitations], page 4
Gordon J. Munro, Questions At-Large Process (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Board of Directors Meetings], page 4
Peter Celliers, (Celstar GA-1) Medals Clarified (Letters) [Aerobatics; Sailplanes\Celstar GA-1], page 4
Peter Saundby, Early Variometers (Dunt Indicators) (Letters) [Instruments\Barographs; History], page 5
Phil Ecklund, Experienced Some (Bent Pushrod) Problems (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements; Trailers], page 5
Ralph Jones, One Solution to (Focused Sunlight) Problem (Letters) [Humor], page 5
Gene Hammond, What Revisions?(to new edition of "The Joy of Soaring") (Letters) [Book Reviews], page 6
Walt Darran, Self-Policing is Needed (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], page 6
William McVarland, Call for Motorglider Kit (Letters) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 6
Gayle Lathrop, Credit Where Credit is Due (Jo Shaw Wins Virginia M. Schweizer Trophy) (Letters) [Errata], page 7
Tom Morgan, Mosquito Pilots and Owners (Letters) [Solicitations], page 7
W.L. Anderson, A 1-26'er Responds (Letters) [Sailplanes\World Class Sailplane; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 7
DG-500 Now Certified by LBA (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-500], page 9
Regulatory Flash! Annual Flight Review Under Scrutiny (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 9
Solicits Nominees for Lincoln Award (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lincoln Award], page 9
Celstar GA-1 Awarded Type Certificate (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Celstar GA-1], page 10
Gliders Featured at Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame (SSA in Action) [Museums], page 10
Charlie Spratt, Region 10 (1990) Contest Report (Uvalde, TX) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 11
John H. Campbell, Knauff and Grove Youth Scholarship (1990 Winner is Catherine Cico) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 11
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 12
Judy Lincoln, For Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1990 [Soaring Society of America\Annual Report], page 13
Mike Vinson, Jurado Wins 1990 Sports Class Nationals in Littlefield [Competitions\National (US)], page 17
Wayne La Com, A Painful Lesson (Open Canopy) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Techniques\Outlandings], page 22
O.M. (Alex) Bilaniuk, Soaring in the Ukraine [International\Sites], page 26
Bill McElwee with Jeff Bushnell, A Do-Able (Briegleb BG-12) Project [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 32
Margaret Rambie, Team Work Works for Uvalde (TX) [Competitions\World\Sites\Uvalde, TX], page 36
Hans Arnold, Some Memorable Moments (Black Forest & the Wasserkuppe) [History; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 39
George Thelen, Accident Reporting (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 43
Arleen Coleson, EW. Barographs (FAI Awards) [Instruments\Barographs; Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 46

Julian Audette Flying his Schweizer 1-23G over Cook's Airfield, Pincher Creek on April 13, 1962 (Covers)
Carl Ekdahl, Questions (Striedieck's) Percentages (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 2
Charles V. Lindsay, Contact Pan Am for Weather Information (Letters) [Meteorology], page 2
Juergen Gayda, (German - USA) Exchange Wanted (Letters) [Solicitations], page 2
A. Colin McKinley, Input Concerning "Flying and Age" (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 3
Dean Carswell, Revise Pilot Training (Letters) [Instruction], page 3
Robert Hildebrand, Thanks (to Mark L. Boettger) for Help to CSA (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation; Collegiate Soaring], page 3
Walter Leu, In Defense of Older Pilots (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 3
Ned Wilson, Age and Flying: Another View (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 4
Scott Dellinger, Report from the Younger Set (Letters) [Youth], page 4
John Wren, Comments on Pilot Training (Letters) [Instruction], page 5
Ralph Jones, It Sometimes Backfires (Letters) [Publicity], page 5
Kay Miner, Comments on Gibson (Jan '91) Letter (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 7
Bob Herd, Correction is in Order (Letters) [Errata], page 8
Richard Ellenberger, (Notes to Gibson and Lindenbaum:) Have Newton's Laws of Motion Been Repealed? (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 8
Thomas Kemmerer, (West German) Looking for Pen Pal (Letters) [Solicitations], page 8
Walt Darran, Soaring and Ballooning Share Experiences (Letters) [Growth], page 8
Bertha Ryan, In Memoriam: Paul Bikle-A Giant of a Man (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 11
Mike Koerner, Urgent! Urgent! More Sailplanes Needed for (1991) World Championships (SSA in Action) [Solicitations], page 11
Call for Contest Sites 1992 & 1993 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National (US)], page 11
Junior National Champion (for 1990 is Sean Franke) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 11
USA Junior World Team (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 11
Howard Banks, Region Four North Contest (1990 at Fairfield, PA) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 12
Cliff Oliver, In Memoriam: Leslie Neal (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 13
Steve Maier, The 1990 Standard Class Nationals (Hobbs, NM) [Competitions\National (US)], page 14
Fred C. Blair, A Bad Dream Comes True [Meteorology; Parachutes], page 22
Val Brain, The Graying of Gliding [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 25
Stewart Aleshire, NDH (in Your Logbook May Be Only) = NDDH??? [Maintenance and Improvements], page 31
Juan Batch, Double Release Failure [Launching\Aerotow], page 33
Supervisor Sun Goggles Exceed All ANSI Standards for Sunglasses (New Products) [Cockpit], page 40
George Thelen, Clear the Area, by E. Douglas Whitehead (Safety Corner) [Techniques\Checklists; Techniques\Patterns and Landings], page 41
Arleen Coleson, New Record Tasks & Badge & Record Documentation (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 45
Mike Vinson, The Turtle sticks his Neck Out [Crewing; Retrieves], page 47

Mark D. La Ciura, Pawnee Towplane over CA, "The Tow Pilot and his Ever-Faithful Towplane are the Forgotten Heroes of Most Soaring Contests" (Covers)
Allen Silver, Security Update (Letters) [Parachutes], page 2
Pete Orengo, Soaring is the Best (Letters) [Espirit de Corps], page 2
Charles (Red) Jones, Thanks to Instructor (Letters) [Instruction; Credits/Appreciation], page 3
Ronald R. Hodge, More Soaring in Ukraine (Letters) [International\Ukraine; International\Sites], page 3
Steve Lindenbaum, Technology Revisited (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 3
Marion C. Cruce, Loops, Technology and the 1-26 (Letters) [Aerobatics; Aerodynamics; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 6
Steve Ohnigian, Also Lost Canopy (Letters) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 6
Dale C. Arrington, Loops and (G-Load) Limits (Letters) [Aerobatics], page 7
O.M. (Alex) Bilaniuk, Armenian not American (Letters) [Errata], page 7
S.O. Jenko, Elaborates on (Early Days) Talk (Letters) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 7
Stephen duPont, Thermals and Sailplane Cost Response (Letters) [Sailplanes\Production/Availability; Credits/Appreciation; Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], page 7
Gary Swift, 1-26'ers Need Response (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 8
Guy Harrison, Our Busy (SSA) President (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Board of Directors Meetings], page 9
Bert Kolotilin, New LAK Distributor (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Lak-12], page 11
Dent Broome, In Memoriam: Raymond A. Young, Jr. (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 11
Karen Willet, Call for Articles (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 11
Sam Crane, In Memoriam: Robert P. Grey (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 11
Vintage Sailplane (4th Western) Regatta Scheduled (for Hemet, CA) (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 11
WSPA Announces XIII Seminar (at Turf Soaring) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], page 11
In Memoriam: Alan James Yarmey (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 12
Re-alignment Discussed (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 12
NSF Announces Annual Meeting (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 13
SSA Board of Director Report (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 13
Ned Wilson, Border to Border [Expeditions], page 15
Don Kawal, 1991 National Soaring Convention (Albuquerque, NM) [Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings], page 22
Billy Hill, An Ephrata (WA) Soaring Season [Sites\Ephrata], page 29
Aland Adams, So You Want To Buy A(Used) Fiberglass Sailplane? [Maintenance and Improvements], page 30
Ed Neffinger, Soaring Down Under Tocumwal Aerodrome, NS.W., Australia [International\Australia], page 35
Tow Launch Systems, USA (New Products) [Launching\Ground Launch], page 38
George Thelen, a Visit to Squawking Eagle (Safety Corner) [Safety; Humor; Commentary], page 41
Arleen Coleson, New Badge and Record Book & Diamond Goal Flights (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 46
Hans Hutz, First Flight - First Solo, Memories from Yesteryear (Stuttgart 1953) [History; International\Sites], page 47

Fred Fourcher, The Golden Rays of a Sunset are Reflected in the Glossy Contours of a Flberglass Wing (Covers)
James W. Cox, Board vs Competition Pilots (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Board of Directors Meetings], page Jun
Stephen DuPont, Comments on (Masak) Test Report (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page Jun
Louis Aull, The Loss of a Soaring Friend (Bob Grey) (Letters) [Obituaries], page 2
Mickey and Betsy Howell, Soaring - a Family Affair (14-Year-Old Maggie Howell Solos) (Letters) [Family], page 2
Alan Reeter, Procedure Needed for New Rules (Letters) [Competitions], page 3
John Bender, A Gathering of Eagles (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 3
Marty and Joe Hudson, A Family Affair (14-Year-Old Mitch Hudson Solos) (Letters) [Family], page 4
Tom Franklin, To Build Sailplanes in North America (Letters) [Business Members; Sailplanes\Production/Availability], page 4
Jason Gregg, Settled in Quick (Letters) [Espirit de Corps], page 6
Steve Coan, Instruction (in Loops) Will Help (Letters) [Aerobatics], page 6
Bob Tinkham, In Defense of At-Large Process (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Board of Directors Meetings], page 8
Linda Charlton, Canopy Latches Can Open (Letters) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 8
C. O'Callaghan, Laments 9-Pound Vote (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 10
Les Sebald, Old Pilots Can Still Fly (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 10
Chris O'Callaghan, Let Me Set the Record Straight (versus Ekdahl on Wing Loading) (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 11
Karl H. Striedieck, Guess What? 9-lb Wing Loading (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 11
Bill Stewart, Practical Wave Flying revised edby Mark Palmer (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Wave Flying; Book Reviews], page 12
Certification (LBA) for DG-500M (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-500], page 12
Russian Gliding Experience Available (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 12
Central Ohio Soaring Association Promotes Soaring (in Shopping Mall) (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 13
Bernald S. Smith, Bungee Launch in the 90's (1991 IGC Meeting Report) (SSA in Action) [International Gliding Commission (IGC)], page 14
Waiver of Rules Sought (for Motorgliders) (SSA in Action) [Competitions; Motorgliding], page 14
Mal Gross, NAA Corner (NAA Corner) [National Aeronautic Association], page 17
Jeff Byard, The Life and Times of a TG-2 [Sailplanes\Schweizer\TG-2; History], page 18
Linn Buell, 18th International Vintage Glider Rally (Keiheuvel, Belgium) [Vintage Aircraft], page 23
Oran W. Nicks, World Class Report, Results of Phase 1 Design Competition [Sailplanes\World Class Sailplane], page 26
Guy Ford Byars, Soaring Radiation Hazard [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 29
Erik Nelson, Cambrai, 1989 (First Junior European Championships) [International; Youth; International\Sites], page 33
Derek Piggott, Flying the DG500M [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-500], page 37
David L. Robinson, The Last Tow [Sites], page 42
George Thelen, Where to Go on Tow (or Gone Fishin'), by Brian Shoemaker (Safety Corner) [Safety; Launching\Aerotow], page 45
Arleen Coleson, Motorglider Rules Changed, Electronic Barograph Permit Extension, & World Distance Award (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 49

Steve Hines, Collage of High Performance Fiberglass Ships and WSC 91 Uvalde, TX logo (Covers)
Art Roshner, Age Gap but No Generation Gap (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 2
Michael Steckner, Remembers Audette and Flights (Letters) [History], page 2
Robert Gillian, Senior Pilot Still Very Active (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 2
Gary Phillips, Likes Article and Safety Corner (Letters) [Techniques\Patterns and Landings; Launching\Aerotow], page 3
Pete Orengo, Flight of Sundiver (My Schweizer 1-23D) (Letters) [Espirit de Corps; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-23D], page 3
David Houston, Thinks Landout Experience Vital (Letters) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Techniques\Outlandings], page 4
John Joss, Agrees with (Logbook) Documentation (Comments by Aleshire) (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 4
John Mathias, Question on Belt Installation (Letters) [Cockpit], page 4
Allan Adams, Help Asked for Youth in Soaring (to form Club) (Letters) [Solicitations], page 5
Arthur Rosen, Liked the Saiplane Purchase Article (by Adams) (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 5
Marc Buchner, More Expansion on Newton's Laws (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 5
Janet Hider Smith, Women Invited to Australian Event (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Seminars; International\Australia], page 6
Phil Petmecky, New Proposal for Contests (Score Other Classes with Sports Comparison) [Competitions], page 6
George Powell, Wild Ride in a (Fabric Wing) 1-26 (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements; Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\SGS 1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 8
J.M.W. Fletcher, Older Pilot Still Feels, Flies Young (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 9
Craig Reinholt, Appreciates Cascade Soaring (Letters) [Sites], page 10
Mark Savage, Against Practicing Double Release Failure (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 10
Ray Burns, Whatever Happened to..(1985 Kolstad Winner Gordon Boettger)?? (Letters) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 10
Albert L. Jones, More on Gibson Letter (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 11
Robert D. Stephens, Comments on (Logbook) Damage History (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 11
Sridhar Rao, Economics and Sailplane Manufacturing (Letters) [Sailplanes\Production/Availability], page 11
Steve Coan, (1989 WAC) Medals Re-Clarified (Letters) [Aerobatics], page 11
C.C. Flora, Double Release Failure Debated (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 12
Mike Swanson, 1991 Region 11 (South) Soaring Contest (Vacaville) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 14
Banners for Oshkosh Available (SSA in Action) [Publicity], page 14
News from Tampa Bay Soaring Society (Soaring at Sun-N-Fun) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 14
Lilienthal (Centennial) Celebration (in Germany) Soon (SSA in Action) [History], page 15
Lew Hull, 50th Anniversary for Philadelphia Glider Council (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 16
Lana Tolleson, Uvalde (TX) at the Ready (1991) World Soaring Championships Here We Come [Competitions\World; Sites\Uvalde], page 17
Simine Short, The Internationals, Combining Soaring and Philately! [International; Stamps; History], page 19
Doris Miller, The National Soaring Foundation, What It is and What It Does [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Foundation], page 26
Charles V. Lindsay, (Public) TV Weather Programs [Meteorology], page 28
Pat Costello, An Insurance Failure Strikes the SSA.. but All is Not Lost [Insurance], page 32
Tom Elmore, The Odyssey of (Schweizer 1-36) 3617Q [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; History], page 36
An Integrated Camera Barograph System (New Products) [Instruments; Photography], page 37
Larry Sanderson, Perspective: How Do Items Get on the Agenda? [Soaring Society of America\President's Report; Soaring Society of America\Board of Directors Meetings], page 40
George Thelen, Wires, by Dick Carter (Safety Corner) [Techniques\Outlandings], page 42
Arleen Coleson, Checklist Questions (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 48

Dan Matzke, A Schweizer 2-32 low over Crystal, CA (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-32]
J.M.W. Fletcher, Can You Identify? WW II Glider Pilots (Letters) [History], page 2
Patricia D. Austin, What Soaring is All About (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Freedom's Wings], page 2
Joe Naebe, Attention LK and LP Owners (Letters) [Solicitations], page 3
Pete Williams, Minden is Alive and Well (Letters) [Sites\Minden], page 3
Z. Korius, Lithuanian Plant Falls Victim (Letters) [International\Sites], page 3
Hitoshi Hatamoto, Japanese Canopy Cover Shared (Letters) [Cockpit], page 4
John Gibson, Lift and Stability (Response to Miner) (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 4
L.C. Tarleton, Needed Some Help (Letters) [Instruction], page 4
Colin Marsh, On Age and Flying (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 6
Phil Petmecky, Wingloading and Directors-At-Large (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 6
Stephen DuPont, Sitting Duck (Letters) [Safety], page 7
Donald Hobel, One Member Takes Action (Contacts Congressmen) (Letters) [Sailplanes\Production/Availability], page 8
John Gleeson, We Have a First Here (A Find by Glider) (Letters) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 8
Raul Blacksten, Assistance Needed (Senior Albatross Photos, Details) (Letters) [Restorations; Solicitations], page 8
Steve Seibel, Thanks to Wichita and Kansas Soaring Associations (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 8
Wally Raisanen, You Guessed It - More on Wing Loading (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 8
Gordon J. Munro, A Response to an At-Large Response (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Board of Directors Meetings], page 9
Judy Lincoln, Another Voice on Wing Loading (& Directors-At-Large) (Letters) [Soaring Society of America\Board of Directors Meetings], page 9
Stephen DuPont, Thoughts on Electronic Drag Reduction (Letters) [Aerodynamics], page 9
Arleen Coleson, Badge and Record Book by Jackie Payne (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews], page 11
Jim Short, Gliding, a Handbook on Soaring Flight 6th edby Derek Piggott (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews], page 11
Articles Still Needed for Special April Issue (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 11
Harry C. Higgins, In Memoriam: Joseph M. Robertson (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 12
Mary Beuby, In Memoriam: William C.Beuby (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 12
Scott S. Ford, SSA Member Provides Informative Program (to Florida Aero Club) (SSA in Action), page 12
Steve Miller, In Memoriam: Earl Hopkins, Sr. (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 12
Candidates for Regional Director (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 13
Lou Frank, The Senior National Championships (Seminole Lake, FL) [Competitions\National\Seniors], page 20
Bruce Carmichael, Remembering Ray (Parker) [Obituaries], page 24
Allen Silver, Before You Buy a Parachute [Parachutes], page 27
Paul Conway, A Wave Check-Out Ride [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 29
Peter F. Selinger, ASW-27 - Successor to the ASW-20 [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-27], page 33
Karl H. Striedieck, From Wiener-Neustadt to Lithuania [International\Sites], page 36
Jim Maupin, Sailplane Development and Some Comment on Costs [Sailplanes\Production/Availability], page 39
Jack Glendening, Get-Home-Itis [Motorgliding], page 41
Arleen Coleson, Soaring Awards (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 44
George Thelen, Ergonomics, by Robert Vanderbei & Vic Saudek (Safety Corner) [Safety\Cockpit], page 47

Chuck O'Mahony, US Soaring Team with U.S. Flags for WSC91 in Uvalde, TX (Covers)
Bob Moore, The Aging Pilot (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 2
Ira Bliedon, Look at Their Faces (Letters) [Saiplanes\Cherokee], page 2
Charles M. Jamieson, Towing Angles Discussed (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 3
Richard H. Johnson, Wax and Gel Coat (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 4
Steve DuPont, More Comments Concerning Directors and Wing Loading (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 4
DG Information 2/91, DG-600/18 Evolution (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-600], page 5
Volunteer Help Wanted (to Deliver Sailplane to NSM) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 5
DG-600M Now Type Certified (by LBA) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-600], page 6
Famous Site (Black Forest) Records 10,000th Flight (SSA in Action) [Sites\Black Forest], page 6
Region 11 North June 16-22, 1991 (Siskiyou Co, CA) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 6
Chuck O'Mahony, The 22nd World Soaring Championships [Competitions\World], page 9
Chuck O'Mahony, Then..and...Now, a View of Laughlin Air Force Base (TX) By One Who Was There [History], page 11
John O. Graybill, A Four-Diamond Flight for the Crystal Squadron (Llano, CA) [Awards\Badges\Flights], page 28
Tom Ruscutti, 1991 US Standard Class National Championships (Mifflin Co., PA) [Competitions\National\Standard Class], page 32
The 1991 World Soaring Championship Poster [Competitions\World; Posters], page 38
A.R. Amiri, The First Glider Simulator [Computers and the Internet], page 40
George Thelen, Spoilers, by Don Antelman (Safety Corner) [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 42
Arleen Coleson, Kolstad Scholarship Grant (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 46

Steve Hines, Eric Mozer, in a Ventus C, Flies Past the Finish Gate during the 15-Meter Nationals (Covers)
Cas Nowakowski, Opening of Astir Canopy in Flight (Letters) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 2
Ivan Jaszlics, Politics versus Progress or 9 lb Wing Loading (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 2
Paul A. Schweizer, Update on the US Sailplane Fleet (Letters) [Growth; Espirit de Corps], page 2
Niccolo D. Della Pina, A Dream Come True (14-Year-Old Niccolo D. Della Penna Solos) (Letters) [Youth], page 3
Norman S. Benedict, Survival Kit Recommendation (Use WWII Zippo Lighter) (Letters) [Equipment\Cockpit], page 3
Val Brain, Clarification on Age Discrimination (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 3
Paul W. Souder, A Unique Sailplane (XHPK-1, Human Powered Kite) (Letters) [Ultralights; Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 4
Wally Raisanen, Following the Rules (on Wing Span) (Letters) [Competitions; Wing Span], page 4
Joachim P. Kuettner, High Altitude Flutter: Red-Line Airspeed, True or Indicated? (Letters) [Aerodynamics\Flutter], page 7
Michell Deutsch, Good Publicity (Letters) [Publicity], page 7
Chuck Griswold, Thanks to George Thelen (and Others) (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 9
Michael Currie, Father and Son Duo (Marc and Michael Currie) (Letters) [Family], page 9
Jim Gallagher, Attention Pilots Interested in Self-Launching Sailplanes (80-hp Engine in Old Two-Seater) (Letters) [Motorgliding; Solicitations], page 10
Philip A. Petmecky, Trouble with (Battery Operated 35mm) Cameras (Letters) [Photography], page 10
Dieter (Derek) Plapp, Flying, Age and Crashes (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 11
Tom Gilbert, Thanks to Sponsors and Friends at Sports Class (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 11
Melody Holland, Different Angle on Old Problem (Just Smile) (Letters) [Growth], page 12
Tonk Mills, In Memoriam: Dr. Charles Henning (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 14
Junior World's (1991 in Sweden)Results (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 14
SSA at Oshkosh (Volunteers Thanked) (SSA in Action) [Credits/Appreciation], page 14
Soaring with the Schweizers by William Schweizer (SSA in Action) [Book Reviews], page 14
1991 Region V North Soaring Championships (Chester, SC) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 15
1991 Region 10 West Soaring Championships (Littlefield, TX) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 17
Press Release PZL Krosno KR-03A Trainer Receives US Type Certificate (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\PZL Krosno], page 17
Mal Gross, NAA Corner (NAA Corner) [National Aeronautic Association], page 19
Donald and Eric Roberts, (USA) Bid for the World (Class Design) [Sailplanes\Design; Sailplanes\World Class Sailplane], page 20
Mike Adams, Compass Input and the Computer Debate [Computers and the Internet; Instruments], page 28
Chris Hardenbrook, New Concept in Soaring: Fun [Espirit de Corps], page 30
Mark Kennedy, 15-Meter National Championships, Soaring is Alive and Well in Hobbs [Competitions\National\15-Meter Class], page 33
Photo-Pod-The Remote Wingtip Camera (New Products) [Photography], page 43
George Thelen, The Top Ten (Safety Rules Broken) (Safety Corner) [Safety], page 44
Arleen Coleson, Suggestions & Reminders (Cameras, Barographs, Observation Zones, Diamond Goal) (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 46

Mark D. La Ciura, ASW-20 Flying over Windmills in the Tehachapi Valley, CA (Covers)
Dave Treinis, A Big Thank You (for Tom Stowers Soaring Safari) (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation; Expeditions], page 2
Hugh Damron, He Remembers (Ray Parker) Too (Letters) [Obituaries], page 2
Justin Wills, Thanks to Uvalde (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 2
Dean Carswell, Instructors Need Experience (Letters) [Instruction], page 3
Fred McLemore, Insurance - Another View (Letters) [Insurance], page 3
Arthur R. Rosen, Advancements (In Avionics and Design) Needed (Letters) [Growth], page 4
Editor, Correction Noted (for Joe Robertson) (Letters) [Obituaries; Errata; People\Joe Robertson], page 4
John Doyel, The Odyssey of 3617Q (a Schweizer 1-36) Continued (Letters) [History], page 6
Paul Baur, A Point Made From Germany (Letters) [Sailplanes\Production/Availability], page 9
Dan Dreeben, Favors Intentional Rope Break (Letters) [Launching\Aerotow], page 10
Eric Greenwell, Panel Member Responds (Letters) [Wing Loading], page 10
Ingrid Kjenslie, Winner Recognized (Letters) [Competitions\Champions], page 11
Jim Payne, Thank You From Team USA (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 11
Richard H. Benbough, Needs Registration Number (of Howard Morrison's Bowlus Baby Albatross) (Letters) [Solicitations; History], page 11
William S. Brewer, Proposal for Manufacturing (Letters) [Sailplanes\Production/Availability], page 11
Attention Clubs, Sites, and Business Members - New Directory..Coming! (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 12
Results of Instructors' Questionnaire (SSA in Action) [Instruction], page 12
SSA Members Elect 9 New Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 12
Six Selected to Serve One Year Term as Director-At- Large (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 12
Oral History Project Begun (by VSA) (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 16
VSA (Gross) Award Goes to Byard (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft; Awards], page 16
(1991) Region 6 South Contest Report (Caesar Creek) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], page 17
WSPA Announces XIV Seminar (at Caesar Creek) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], page 17
Air Sailing Sports Class Contest '91 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Local], page 18
In Memoriam: William Frank Kelsey (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 19
Parachute Changes of Interest to Soaring Pilots (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], page 20
Drug Awareness Working Group (DAWG) Succeeds (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 21
Can You Identify? (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 22
Raul Blacksten, Nighthawk Part 1 [History], page 23
Ned Wilson, 1991 National Open Class and Motorglider Contest [Competitions\National (US)], page 26
John H. Campbell, The Collegiate Soaring Association [Collegiate Soaring], page 33
Peter F. Selinger, ASH-26E - The 18-Meter Sailplane with 18-Meter Span [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASH-26E], page 37
Charles V. Lindsay, Using Forecast Made for the General Public [Meteorology], page 40
George Thelen, Motorgliders (Safety Corner) [Motorgliding], page 43
Arleen Coleson, Barograph Calibration Laboratories, Foreign Pilots Badge & Record Claims, & Record Deadlines (FAI Awards) [Instruments; Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 46

Jochen Kruse, His Condor IV, the Seventh built by Schleicher, Inflight (Covers)
Aaron Johnson, (Youth) Needs Useful Input (on Sailplane Specs) (Letters) [Youth; Solicitations], page 2
Bill Leiserowitz, Likes (Microsoft Flight) Simulator (Letters) [Computers and the Internet], page 2
Dieter (Derek) Plapp, Goals Achieved (Letters) [Awards\Badges\Flights], page 2
J. Earle Johnson, Ka-7 or K-7? (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 2
Corwin Sharp, Calling All 1-23 (Owner)'s (Letters) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-23; Solicitations], page 3
Karl H. Striedieck, To POST - That's the Answer (Letters) [Competitions\Post Tasks], page 3
Alex Strojnik, Old is Relative (Letters) [Physiology\Medical Condition], page 4
Donald S. Hobel, Good Idea for Growth (Community College Course) (Letters) [Growth; Instruction\Ground Schools], page 4
Jim Short, Thanks for Strong Effort (on FAA Drug Rule) (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 4
Paul W. Sowder, More Comments on More Comments (SSA in Action) [Commentary], page 4
Ted Sharp, Plug for Kolstad Scholarship (Letters) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 4
Marion C. Cruce, Deja Vu (July 27, 1970 at Llano, CA Again)? (Letters) [Awards\Badges\Flights], page 6
Mike Steinberger, OSTIV Membership is Available (Letters) [OSTIV], page 8
Dick Johnson, Commends WSC91 Issue (Letters) [Credits/Appreciation], page 9
Jon Held, Survey on High Altitude Damage (to Fiberglass) (Letters) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 9
Bertha Ryan, The World Distance Award (SSA in Action) [Awards\World Distance Award], page 10
SSA Films (Undergoing Restoration at NSM) (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 10
SSA Offices to be Closed (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 10
Karl Striedieck, In Memoriam: Rudolf Kaiser (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 11
(Dresser) Tire and Rubber CoAdds New Line (SSA in Action) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 11
Bowlus SP-1 on Display (SSA in Action) [Restorations], page 11
Special Issue of Magazine (Directory of Soaring Sites) Update (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 11
Ed Byars, Region 4 S Contest New Castle, Virginia, September 15-20, 1991 (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 12
John Daniel, 1991 Region 1 Contest (Sugarbush, VT) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 12
Ed Beck, A Very Unusual Soaring Photograph ("Circular Rainbow") (SSA in Action) [Meteorology\Halos], page 14
John Campbell, New (Robert Beverley Evans) Inter-Collegiate Trophy (SSA in Action) [Awards; Collegiate Soaring], page 16
SSA Board Meets in Hobbs (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America], page 17
Crazy Creek Soaring Up and Going (SSA in Action) [Sites\Crazy Creek], page 18
In Memoriam: Thomas Page (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 18
Solaire Distributor for SZD Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes], page 18
Doug Martin, 1991 Region III Soaring Contest (Harris Hill, NY) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 19
Pat Philbrick, 1991 Region 12 Soaring Contest (California City) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 21
Gene Hammond, In Memoriam: Falk Hoffman (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 22
Raul Blacksten, Nighthawk Part 2 [History], page 23
Bertha M. Ryan, Paul Bikle - The Man; The Legend (1916-1991) [Obituaries; People\Paul Bikle], page 27
Don Roberts, The Beat Goes On! a Cygnet-World Class Update [Sailplanes\World Class Sailplane], page 35
Billy Hill, The Seven Day Regionals (Region 8 1991 at Ephrata, WA) [Competitions\Regional], page 37
Dave Hudnut, A Return to Harris Hill: Notes from the 1991 SHA Workshop [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 44
George Thelen, You Light Up My Life (Safety Corner) [Meteorology\Lightning], page 45
Arleen Coleson, Seasons Greetings! (FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 47

Michael Furman, Studio Shot of Dr. Robert Driscoll in the Cockpit of a Fiberglass Sailplane (cover) [Cover]
Frederich H. Schmid, Sour Grapes (Over Wing Span and Winglets) (Letter) [Wing Span; Winglets], page 2
Stridhar V. Rao, Winglets, That is The Question (Letter) [Winglets], pages 2-3
C. O'Callaghan, Wing Loading Revisited (Letter) [Wing Loading], pages 3-4
Robert Vich, (Strojnik S-2A) Flies Like a Dream (Letter) [Motorgliding\Strojnik S-2A; Homebuilts], page 4
Roger A. Schert, Excuse Me, Mr. Schweizer (Keep Them in Production) (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 4,6
Edward Beck, Come Fly the Friendly Skies (of the Cleveland Soaring Society) (Letter) [Growth], pages 6,9
John Kane, Planform Idea (Parabolic, not Elliptical, Best) (Letter) [Aerodynamics], page 9
Karl H. Striedieck, Wing Span (On the Ground versus in The Air) (Letter) [Wing Span], page 9
Mike Butler, First Ride, Pleasant Experience (at Skylark North) (Letter) [Growth], page 9
Nathan Lemmon, Life After the TCA (for the Memphis Soaring Society) (Letter) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 9
Patrick Barry, Memories of Ray (Parker) (Letter) [Obituaries], page 9
Invitation Extended for Swe-Glide 1992 (SSA in Action) [International], page 10
Plans for International Open (Eskilstuna 1992) Announced (SSA in Action) [International], page 10
Solaire Announces New Sailplane Trailer (SSA in Action) [Trailers; Business Members], page 10
Update on Special Issue (Directory of Soaring Sites and Services) (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 10
Alan Reeter, (1991) Region 9 Contest (El Tiro) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], pages 10-11
Frank Collins, Hawaii Civil Air Patrol Glider Camp (SSA in Action) [Civil Air Patrol], pages 11-12
Gretchen Kellas, Shirley Gimmey [Obituaries], page 12
R.W. Carter, (Shirley) Gimmey Memorial Established [Obituaries], page 12
Gren Seibels, Is There Life After Soaring? [Physiology; Esprit de Corps], pages 15-17
Bob Hurni, 1991 1-26 Championships (Caesar Creek) [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], pages 18-24
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the J-4 Javelin Sailplane [Sailplanes\Peterson J-4 Javelin; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], pages 25-27
George Powell, The Stealth Glider [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26; Outlandings; Oxygen], pages 28-30
Derek Piggott, Stalling or Low 'g' - That is The Confusion [Physiology], pages 32-34
Mike Grogan, Hallelujah! I Am Flying Again [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], pages 35-39
George Thelen, Safety Corner: (Wave Flight Amuck), by Dan Dunkel [Safety; Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 43-46
Arleen Coleson, New Soaring Awards Application Forms & Out with The Old (Seniors Records) and in with the New (Sports Class Records) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 49

Jim Walasek, Guy Ford Byars in a LS-4 with UV Film on Canopy over Caesar Creek Soaring Club Gliderport (Waynesville, OH) (cover) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4; Cover]
Charles M. Jamieson, Jr., Says He Has Answers (to Loss of US Sailplane Production) (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], page 2
George Upshur, The Search for "N" (Letter) [History; Communications], page 2
Brian Marriott, (Mark III Flying by RAF) Memories Are Stirred (Letter) [International\Sites; History], pages 2-3
Earle Downing, Have Sailplane, Oxygen and Checkbook - Will Travel (Letter) [Wave Flying; Solicitations], page 3
Peter Masak, (University) Student (Design) Work on New Plane (Letter) [Sailplane Design], page 3
Cindy Brickner, Idea for Brag Boards (of Soaring Accomplishments) (Letter) [Communications; Promotion], pages 3-4
David Latour, Release Failure Recounted (Letter) [Release Mechanisms; Launching\Aerotow], page 9
Editor, Oops! (It's Bikle, not Bickle) (Letter) [Errata], page 9
Steve Wilsey, Seeks Info on New Planes (Like Commercial Motorgliders) (Letter) [Motorgliders; Solicitations], page 9
Tom Knauff, Call for Change (Sidebar Disclaimer on Some Contents) (Letter) [Publications], pages 9-10
Editor, (Response to "Call for Change") [Publications], page 10
Flight Instructors, Allinson, Gail: Student Responds (to Carswell's Instructor Qualifications) (Letter), pages 10-11
Fred C. Blair, Calling All Libelle Owners (Letter) [Solicitations], page 11
John Kane, Call For (Understanding of Non-Aviators and Some) Humility (Letter) [Growth], page 11
Lloyd P. La Plant, The Center (of the Glory) is the Center (Letter) [Reflected Rays], page 11
Dick Hollenberg, Joseph E. Rench [Obituaries], page 12
(Directory of Soaring Sites & Services) Coming Soon (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 12
Update of Keystone Gliderport (SSA in Action) [Soaring Sites], page 12
Tim Gossfeld, Region 2/3 (May 4-12, 1991) Non-Sanctioned Contest (Blairstown, NJ) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], pages 12,15
Jim Smolen, Region 5 North Contest - 1991 (Ionia, MI) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], pages 15-16
Editor, Bowlus SP-1 on Display (at San Diego Aerospace Museum) [Museums; Errata], page 16
Coren D. Termal, A Visit to Yesterday (4th Annual Western VSA 1991 Regatta, Hemet, CA) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 18-21
Catherine Selner, Kamie Smith, and Annette Yorks, Pursuit of a Career Through Gliding [Youth], pages 22-23
Lou Frank, Luck or Judgement? Considerations When Faced with a Field Outlanding [Oxygen; Outlandings], pages 24-26
Val Brain, Barogram Analysis [Instruments; Cross Country Soaring], pages 28-29
Phil Petmecky, Thermaling Techniques [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], pages 30-31
Fred Fourcher, Collision Avoidance, To See and Not be Seen [Safety\Collision Avoidance; Airspace], pages 32-33
Peter C. King, The Ultimate (Wing) Tipskid [Aerodynamics], pages 34-35
Sandi and Ron Leonard, A Kansas Kowbell Klassic Adventure (in 1986 at Hutchinson, KS) [Youth; Competitions], pages 36-38
Harry Senn, Why 1-26's Don't Fly Sports Class [Competitions; 1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], pages 39-41
High-Tech Indoor Climate Monitor (New Products) [Instruments], page 42
Arleen Coleson, FAI Sporting Code Change Official Observers [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 46
George Thelen, Safety Corner: Hung Out - Too Dry (Plus Lightning Photos of Fabric Sailplane) [Physiology\Medical Condition; Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Meteorology\Lightning], pages 47-49

Tom Stowers, Cliff Robertson Enjoying a Grob 102 Flight over the Sierra Mountains near Minden, NV (cover) [Cover]
Lee Janssen, Where is the Fun? (Too Many Gripes in Magazine Letters) (Letter) [Publications; Esprit de Corps], page 2
Stephen duPont, Solution to Span and Winglets Question (Letter) [Winglets; Wing Span], page 2
Bob Clark, A Success Story (Meggan Clark Solos on 14th Birthday) (Letter) [Family; Youth; Promotion], pages 2-3
Phil Ecklund, New Technology (GPS) the Answer? (Letter) [Instruments; Promotion], page 3
Tom Jona, Fish(ing) and (Soaring) Ships (Letter) [Promotion], page 3
Jim Maupin, The Continuing Freefall of Small Airplane Production in America (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], page 4
Fernando Rueda, Decline (in Aircraft and Soaring) Explained (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability; Growth], pages 4,6
Editor, (Cygnet is US design) [Sailplane Production/Availability], page 6
Editor, (Hopes Readers Will Get Support the US Designed Cygnet) [Sailplane Production/Availability], page 6
Robert J. Welliever, Insurance Crisis or Other Factors? (Letter) [Insurance], pages 6-7
B.J. Butler, Knows the Answer (Photo is a Slingsby Cadet TX-3) (Letter) [History], pages 7-8
R.W. Carter, Source for (STS) Batteries (Letter) [Batteries], page 8
John Joss, Aviate, Navigate, Communicate (Letter) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Patterns and Landings], pages 8-9
Norman Jull, Ventus-Venti; Venta-Ventae (Letter) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus; Commentary], page 9
Ward Hindman, Unusual (Glory) Photograph Not So Unusual (Letter) [Reflected Rays], page 9
Bob Marshall, Sorry George!(Custom Rotax Installed in a Nimbus II) (Letter) [Motorgliding; Maintenance and Improvements], pages 9-10
Gordon Casamajor, What Happened to Diamond Sailplanes? (Letter) [Business Members], pages 10-11
Brad Hill, Wants Help with (Sailplane Design) Idea (Letter) [Solicitations; Homebuilts; Sailplane Design], page 11
Mark D. Bottino, 50th Anniversary for the Philadelphia Glider Council (SSA in Action) [Clubs and Chapters], pages 12-13
A New Self-Launcher: The DG-800 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 13-14
Paul A. Schweizer, Bernard M. Carris [Obituaries], page 14
SSA and Sporty's Team Up (SSA in Action) [Promotion], page 14
Accident Prevention Manual for Glider Pilots (New Release) [Safety; Book Reviews], pages 14-15
A. Jonusas, Rebuts Report of (LAK Factory) Demise (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 15-16
Nancy Graham, News on (FAI) Sporting Licenses (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights], page 16
Nancy Graham, Wander and Caesar Creek are #1 (Recruiters) (SSA in Action) [Growth], pages 16-17
André Volant, Fly in Polish Countryside (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 17
C.O.S.A. Newsletter, J. Kenneth L. McKay [Obituaries], page 18
New Soaring Seats (SSA in Action) [Cockpit], page 18
Charlie Spratt, Region 2/3 (Lockhaven, PA, 1991) Fall Classic Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], pages 18-19
Steve duPont, Funny Foto Department, (photo) [Commentary], page 19
Yan Whytlaw, The 1000 KM Club [1000 Kilometer Flights], pages 20-23
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the SZD-55-1 [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\SZD-55-1], pages 24-30
Doug Armstrong and Ken Shea, The 1991 US. National Open Class Auxiliary Powered Sailplane Contest (Minden, NV) [Competitions\National], pages 32-39
Gary Ragsdale, The35 Scale Cygnet-World Class Prototype [Cygnet], pages 40-41
Oleksa-Myron Bilaniuk, Soaring in Eastern Europe [International\Sites], pages 42-44
George Thelen, Safety Corner: Lightning Strikes Twice, by Gennaro Avolio [Safety\Lightning], pages 46-47
Arleen Coleson, FAI Sporting Licenses [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 49

Steve Hines, Airbrush Illustration of a Gliderport with 1-26's on the ground, a 2-33A in the air, a young woman, and an elderly man (cover) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Cover]
Kathy Geary, You Are Never Too Young or Too Old (Son Has Private License at 16) (Letter) [Family], page 2
Mark D. Black, Love (to Soar) at First Flight (with a Buddy) (Letter) [Youth], page 2
Tom West, Memories of My First Soaring Flight (Letter) [Growth; Esprit de Corps], pages 2-3
Wade L. Hooker, First Encounter (with Soaring) (Letter) [Growth; Esprit de Corps], pages 3-4
Jack L. Sprankle, The Freedom of Flight (Letter) [Birds], page 4
Jim McCulley, My Start in Soaring (Letter) [Family], page 4
SSA Offers a Wide Variety of Soaring Options (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Affiliates and Divisions], pages 6-7,9
Gail Allinson, The Second Season [Esprit de Corps], pages 10-11
Paul J. Kaufmann and Annette Kobliska, You're Going Where? (To the Airport to Fly Without an Engine) [Esprit de Corps], pages 13-14
Bret Willat, The Physically Challenged and Soaring [Handicapped Accomplishments], page 17
Jim Smolen, To Fly Like a Bird [Promotion; Commentary; Birds], pages 19-20
Fred La Sor, No Matter When, No Matter Where: We're All Beginners Sometime [Esprit de Corps], pages 21-22
J.J. Jinx, The Development of DU.M.B.I.D.E.A.S. [Humor], pages 23-27
Supermen of Flight [Humor], page 27
George McManus, A Love Letter [Esprit de Corps], pages 28-29
Christina Mock, Soaring Through The Civil Air Patrol [Civil Air Patrol], pages 32-33
Alice J. Palmer, Become a Glider Guider [Promotion], pages 34-35
Rokki Ford Roberts, Waiting for Trigger* *Is Roy Missing Too? [Humor], page 36
Jane Taylor-Barrett, Pilot Wanted [Humor], pages 37-39
Jane Taylor-Barrett, A Distant Perspective [Esprit de Corps], pages 42-43
George Thelen, Reporting The Basics, by Chuck Griswold (Safety Corner), pages 44-47
Arleen Coleson, Little Pins [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 49

Robert Gaines, Two British Slingsby T-31's used for RAF Cadet Training Inflight (cover) [Cover]
Dan Pierson, Dawn of the Classics (into VSA Fold) (Letter) [Vintage Aircraft], page 2
Jack Wyman, New Fair Sporting Code Ruling (on Non-Related Observers) (Letter) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 2
Arthur R. Rosen, Correction to Safety Corner (on Dehydration, Energy, and Radios) (Letter) [Medical Condition; Errata], page 3
Joshua Foster, In Pursuit of Excellence (High School Sophomore Solos) (Letter) [Youth], page 3
William B. Cleary, Let's Preserve Soaring History (Letter) [History], page 3
Alex Burnette, Don't Take Safety for Granted (Letter) [Parachutes], pages 3-4
Dean Carswell, A Request for Contest Reporters (Letter) [Solicitations; Competitions], page 4
Mark Licker, Keep Up the Good Work (Safety Articles in Magazine) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 4
Bob Hess, What a Welcome! (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 5
Colin McKinley, A Place to Go (Southern Soaring at Elkin, NC) (Letter) [Wave Flying], page 5
Flight Instructors, Allinson, Gail: Comments From a CFIG, SSAI, A-IGI (Letter), page 5
Gail Allinson, Comments From a CFIG, SSAI, A-IGI (Letter) [Errata], page 5
George Arents, Illumination on the Search for N (Letter) [Communications; History], page 5
Charlie Noble, Still More Loading (and Goading) (Letter) [Wing Loading], pages 5,7
Paul Stone, Thermal for Fun (Letter) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], page 7
Randy Auburg, Liked February Issue (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 7
Les Sebald, Questions "Call for Change" (Letter) [Instruments], pages 7,9
Eleanor Weidner, Liked Cover (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 9
C. O'Callaghan, A Rule is a Rule (It's 150 Meters!) (Letter) [Wing Span], pages 9-10
Enrique S. Souffle, Student Wants Clarification (Letter) [Instruction; Communications], page 10
Orvis M. Knarr, Liked January Issue (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 10
Zaramie Lindseth, (Youth) Appreciates Club (Letter) [Youth; Credits/Appreciation], page 10
Michael Osmers, Winglets Welcomed (Letter) [Winglets], pages 10-11
Bill Lang, Fed Up with High Costs (Letter) [Growth; Commentary], page 11
Jim Maupin, Says Blame Misplaced (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], page 11
Peggy K. Dandridge, Suggested Fund Raiser (Auction) (Letter) [Growth], page 11
Tony Lauck, Writer Takes Exception (Letter) [Wing Loading], page 11
Thomas Tauber, (Luckiest Pilot Jan Anderson's Son), (photo) [Cherokee], page 13
(1992) Motorglider Nationals to be with Standards (in Littlefield, TX) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 13
National Roster (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 13
A New Soaring Group (Skyline Soaring) (SSA in Action) [Clubs and Chapters], pages 13-14
Writing Competition (for Lincoln Award) Opens (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lincoln Award; Publications], page 14
DG-600/18M LBA Type Certified (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 14-15
Jim Ross, George J. Mace [Obituaries], pages 15-16
Jess Walk, David Meeks [Obituaries], page 16
E. Gene Hammond, For the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1992 [Annual Report], pages 15-18
R.W. Moser, Charles Kelsey Hauke [Obituaries], pages 16-17
(Modeling) Help Needed on NSM'S Eogase Project (SSA in Action) [Solicitations; National Soaring Museum; Models], page 17
Do We Have a Problem Here? FAI Changes Policy on Official Observers (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], pages 17-18
Symbols of the 1992 Tehachapi Wind Fair (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 18
E. Gene Hammond, For the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1991 [Annual Report], pages 19-22
Gene Hammond, A Letter from the President (State of and Future for SSA), page 22
Ed Byars, CLT-92 [Conventions], pages 23-28
Julian West, Flying the Nimbus 4 [Motorgliders\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 4DM], pages 32-34
Clyde Taylor, Sports Class National Championships (1991 at Cordele, GA) [Competitions\National], pages 35-41
George Thelen, Glider Batteries (Safety Corner) [Equipment\Batteries], pages 42-44
George Thelen, Safety Corner: Ground Loop (and Hotellier Fitting Disconnect) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], pages 45-47

Karl Striedieck, John Seymour making a low pass in a Schleicher ASW-20B at Eagle Field near Port Matilda, PA (cover) [Cover]
Elmer Mooring, Jr., Let's Give Credit Where Due (Letter) [Errata], page 2
Gary Fogel, Needs Help on (History of Torrey Pines, CA) Project (Letter) [Solicitations; History], page 2
William J. Keck, Kudo to Our Writers (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Publications], page 2
Eric Beckman, Has Comments To Make (on the Swift, Winglets, and Insurance) (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability; Winglets; Insurance], pages 2-3
Bruce Patton, (Seniors:) Retire-But Only to the Back Seat (Letter) [Training; Medical Condition; Seniors], page 3
Dean Carswell, Writer Also Has Memories (of Slingsby T-31B) (Letter) [History], page 3
Les Sebald, New Need for Transponders (Letter) [Airspace; Instruments], pages 3-4
R.E. Schreder, Information on Flaps (Letter) [Aerodynamics; Patterns and Landings], pages 4,6
Pete Orengo, Winglets Do Cause Changes (Letter) [Winglets], pages 6-7
C.E. Matson, Likes Soaring on (Sporty's) Cover (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 7
Leonard E. Eilbacher, (Schreder HP-18) Glider on Display (At EAA Museum, Oshkosh, WI) (Letter) [Museums], pages 7,9
Robert L. Hunter, Commercialization (of Magazine) Questioned (Letter) [Publications], page 9
Editor, (Response to Robert L. Hunter) [Publications], pages 9-10
Karl H. Striedieck, More on (LAK Factory) Changes (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 10-11
N.A. Sandberg, Likes the Homebuilt Idea (For Producing More Aircraft) (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability; Homebuilts], pages 11-12
Charlie "Lite" Minner, Ultralights and Parachutes (Letter) [Ultralights; Parachutes], page 12
Don Davis, Fly Cheap with CAP (Letter) [Civil Air Patrol], page 12
John McMurray, Reader Recalls Lightning Damages (Letter) [Safety\Lightning], pages 12-13
Alexander Rossulek, Fun Flying; Affordable Gliders (Like a Rebuilt Schweizer 2-33) (Letter) [Growth], pages 13-14
Stephen duPont, A Solution to Measuring Span? (Letter) [Wing Span], pages 14-15
David L. Bigelow, Polars at High Altitude (Letter) [Aerodynamics], page 15
Dereesa Purtell, She Found The Fun! (at Cloudbase) (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], page 15
Robin J. Passley, Another Young Soaring Pilot (Anne Wilson, Third Generation Pilot) (Letter) [Youth; Family], pages 15-16
Gale D. Johnson, Jr., A Call for Real Support-The Pocketbook (Letter) [World Class Glider; Cygnet; Solicitations; Sailplane Production/Availability], page 16
NSF Announces Annual Meeting (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum], page 18
Petersburg, West Virginia Wave Camp '92 (SSA in Action) [Wave Flying], page 18
SSA Expands Summer Office Hours (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Staff], page 18
Soaring Flight Youth Scholarships (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 18
Jim Payne, Rules Committee (1992) Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions], pages 18-19
Solaire Performance Sailplanes Appoints (Michael Slingluff) Sales Manager (SSA in Action) [Business Members], page 19
John Campbell, Youth Has a Future (Youth Memberships Up) (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 19-20
Raymond Temchus, Jr., David B. Fraser [Obituaries], page 20
Call for 1994 (National) Contest Sites (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 20
XIV Annual Seminar in Ohio (SSA in Action) [WSPA], page 20
Chuck O'Mahony, Salute (To Charlotte 1992 Convention)! [Conventions], pages 22-26
William Malpas, Who Was the First to Use a Variometer? [History; Instruments\Variometer], pages 27-30
Eric Roberts, Cygnet-World Class Update [Sailplanes\Cygnet], pages 32-34
Allen Silver, Emergency Bailout Procedures: It All Begins with Attitude and Preplanning Part 1 of 3 [Parachutes], pages 36-37
Jeff Byard, The Dust Devil Dash in a TG-2 (at Tehachapi, CA) or Doug and Jeff's Great Adventure [Vintage Aircraft; Sailplanes\Schweizer\TG-2], pages 38-40
Ed Byars, The SRA Glider Scale [Competitions; Wing Loading; Weight and Balance], pages 41-43
Jim Palmer, Soaring Telluride [Soaring Sites], pages 44-45
Arleen Coleson, New SSA Badge and Record Office Phone and Address [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 46
George Thelen, Safety Corner: How Safe Are We? (Especially on Aerotow) [Safety; Launching\Aerotow], pages 47-48

Jeff Byard, Jeff's Schweizer TG-2 Resting Comfortably in a Field of Orange and Yellow Flowers (cover) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\TG-2; Cover]
Dean Carswell, (CFIGs) Still Needs Cross-Country (Letter) [Instruction], page 2
Flight Instructors, Carswell, Dean: (CFIGs) Still Needs Cross-Country (Letter), page 2
Moses J. Acee, The Real Story (About the Pilot and Glider in the Thomas Crown Affair) (Letter) [Celebrities], page 2
Don Walsh, The Cost is Real (Letter) [Growth], page 3
Jim Staniforth, Hang Gliding and the SSA (Letter) [Hang Gliding], page 3
Robert J. Welliever, There Might Still Be Hope (Letter) [Seniors], page 3
Tom Knauff, A Call For Another Signal (Rudder Waggle in the Air) (Letter) [Communications; Launching\Aerotow], pages 3-4
Thomas J. Fuller, Expansion to (200-Ft) Call Out Procedure (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 4
Eric Greenwell, Schweizer's Not At Fault (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 4,6
Nicholas Kennedy, A Call For Cooperation (with USHGA) (Letter) [Hang Gliding], page 6
Robert H. Saxton, (Becker) Company Makes Good (Letter) [Radios], page 6
Shaun Keller, Checklist Needs to be Used (Letter) [Safety\Checklists], pages 7-8
Charles Castell, A Thanks to CI.I.S.S. (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 8
Bill Houseworth, Info Wanted on SWIFT (Swept Wing Inboard Flap Trim Footlaunch and Info Provided [Solicitations; Ultralights], pages 8-9
J. Walker Joines, Another Need Expressed (for $5-6K, Two-Place Motorglider) (Letter) [Growth; Homebuilts; Sailplane Design], page 9
William J. Keck, Mosquito Owners, Unite! (Letter) [Sailplanes\Mosquito; Solicitations], page 9
Frank L. Morse, Lightning and Batteries (Letter) [Equipment\Batteries; Safety\Lightning], pages 9-10
Heiner Biesel, A Hang Glider Pilot's Response (to Smolen) (Letter) [Birds; Hang Gliding], pages 10-11
L.C. Tarleton, "Decline Explained" Part II (Letter) [Growth], pages 11-12
William S. Brewer, Are You a "Secret Agent" (Letter) [Growth], pages 12-13
Fernando Rueda, A Glider from the Past (Letter) [History], page 13
Leonard V. Malsar, Many Great Memories (of Elmira, NY and Odessa, TX) (Letter) [History], page 13
Peter Orengo, Ultralight Sailplanes Are Needed (Letter) [Growth; Ultralights], page 13
Pete Williams, Minden Soaring Club Formed (SSA in Action) [Clubs and Chapters], page 14
William Malpas, Two New World Records (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights], page 14
Pete Williams, From the SLSPA; Self-Launching Safety Reminders (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding], pages 14-15
Frauke Elber, Airspace and History Center Opened (in Hampton, VA) (SSA in Action) [Museums], page 15
1991 Kolstad Winner: Tim Hanke (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 15
Patrick Barry, Helmut Reichmann, (article) [Obituaries], pages 16-17
Gross Sky Ghost Scholarship Announcement (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 18
Oshkosh Bound (SSA in Action) [Solicitations], page 18
Special (Membership) Anniversaries (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], page 18
Allen Silver, Emergency Bailout Procedures: Proper Fit, Escape and Deployment, Part 2 of 3 [Parachutes], pages 20-22
William Malpas, Speed is Distance Coupe D'Europe for Two-Seaters at Poitiers (France) [International], pages 24-25
Gerhard Marzinzik, Generation Change On-Board Computer Peschges VP-6 [Instruments], pages 27-31
John Campbell and Erik Nelson, The First European Junior Gliding Championships (1991 in Alleberg, Sweden) [Youth; Competitions\International], pages 33-38
Key Dismukes, Borrowing Ideas for Soaring Safety [Physiology\Medical Condition], pages 39-40
Jim Jenista, Impressions of the Prue 160 [Vintage Aircraft], pages 41-42
Charles V. Lindsay, The FP4 Maximum/Minimum Temperature and Weather Forecast [Meteorology], pages 43-46
George Thelen, Safety Corner: Transition to Flight [Safety; Launching\Aerotow], pages 47-48

Chris Reeder, Pawnee Towplane and High Clouds at Dawn during Amerglide 1990 held at Minden, NV (cover) [Cover]
Paul Walter, A Father's Thanks to SSA (for Inspiring his Son) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Family], page 2
Bill Thompson, (Summer) Side Trip (Caracole Soaring, Skylark North, and the Las Vegas Glider Group) (Letter) [Soaring Sites], pages 2-3
Bob Blaine, Help Wanted (on 55-Meter Wing Construction) (Letter) [Homebuilts; Solicitations], page 3
Greg Upshur, SSA is Fantastic! (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], page 3
S. duPont, Should We? (Remove Towplane Mufflers) (Letter) [Launching\Towplanes], page 3
Raymond C. Suiter, Questions Photo (with Windmills) (Letter) [Commentary], pages 3-4
Elmer E. Mooring, A Need for Accuracy (in 1991 Accident Reporting) (Letter) [Safety; Errata; Annual Report], page 4
Wayne Robinson, T-31's Alive and Well (Letter) [History; Vintage Aircraft], page 4
Claudio A. Ponte, Thank You Cambridge Instruments (Letter) [Instruments; Credits/Appreciation], page 5
Ingrid Kjenslie, Soaring High At 80 (Letter) [Seniors], page 5
Joseph G. Wilson, Is It Proper or Not? (Letter) [Humor; Commentary], page 5
Chris Young, A Look At Both Sides (Can't Get Flying Soon Enough) (Letter) [Growth], pages 5-6
C. O'Callaghan, Another Chapter from Poor Chris' Dictionary (Letter) [Wing Loading], page 6
Dean Carswell, Let's Reciprocate (Letter) [Solicitations], pages 6,8
Brad Kuda, Which Came First, The Glider or the Egg? (Self-Service Soaring vsThe People) (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], pages 8-9
Gary F. Kemp, Affordable Soaring (Letter) [Growth], page 9
Pete Williams, The Future of Powered Sailplanes: a Prediction (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding], page 10
Maintenance Alert - Glaser-Dirks DG-100 and DG-400 (Hotellier Connectors) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks; Maintenance and Improvements; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], page 10
A New Model: DG-300 Elan Acro (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 10-11
The DG-800 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], page 11
Guy Ford Byars, 1992 Wright Memorial Glider Meet (Caesar Creek) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], page 12
William Ottley Named NAA Executive Director (SSA in Action) [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], page 12
Ed Kilbourne, Bobby Bridges [Obituaries], pages 12,14
Bruce H. Carmichael, SHA 1992 Western Workshop (Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend at Tehachapi, CA) (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts], page 14
Wes Morris Family, Wes Morris ("Let Me Live Out My Years"), SSA in Action [Obituaries; Poems and Poetry], page 14
Guide to Racing Competition Available (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 14
Pretty as a Picture (4 Grob Twin III Sl's) (SSA in Action) [Business Members], page 14
Michael Carris, Memorial Fund Announced: The Bernie Carris Memorial Award (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; Awards], page 15
Clem and Mary Bowman, Second Annual Senior Nationals Conclude (Seminole-Lake, FL) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National\Seniors], pages 15-17
Frank Reid, (1992) Region V (North) Contest: a New Tradition Begins in Lancaster, South Carolina (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], pages 17-18
Edward Slater, Torrey Pines Gliderport is Now a National Landmark (SSA in Action) [History; Sites\Torrey Pines, California; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], pages 18-20
Gerard Pahl, A TG-4A Finds a Home (at Kalamazoo Air Zoo, Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, Kalamazoo, MI) [Museums; Sailplanes\Schweizer\TG-4a], pages 24-25
Jim Short, An Update on the SSA Regulatory Watch (Airspace, Airports, Pilot Certification, and Airworthiness) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 27-28
M.I. Aricanova, et al., Soaring around the World [International\Soaring Sites], pages 29-36
Allen Silver, Emergency Bailout Procedures: Your Safe Return to Earth, Part 3 of 3 [Parachutes], pages 38-41
Bill Scull, Teaching Spinning [Instruction], pages 42-46
Sterling Starr, Scull, Bill: Teaching Spinning, pages 42-46
Hugh D. Colton, Gliding at Omarama on the South Island of New Zealand [International\Sites], pages 47-48

T.J. Hedding, Acrobatics in a Grob 103A "Twin II Acro" over Turf Soaring School, AZ (cover) [Sailplanes\Grob 103A; Cover]
Editor, Editor's Note (on Letter Printing Policy) [Publications], page 2
Dave and Jill Fletcher, Soaring's Ten Commandments (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], pages 2-3
James E. John, Urges Support (of Cygnet) (Letter) [Sailplanes\Cygnet; Solicitations], page 3
Tim Gossfeld, Cover Shot Appreciated (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 3
Glen Chambers, A Happy Day (Private Pilot After 17 Years!) (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], pages 4,6,8
Guy Byars, Information Needed on (Towplane) Exhaust Systems (Letter) [Solicitations; Maintenance and Improvements; Launching\Towplanes], page 4
Nathan Lemmon, A Fourteen Year-Old (Andy Lemmon, Memphis Soaring Society Pilot) Success Story (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters; Youth; Family], page 4
Robert Meer, What Will Be Will Bee (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters], page 4
Ken Kochanski, The Joy of Soaring (1000KM from Blairstown by Bob Templin and Ken Kochanski)! (Letter) [1000 Kilometer Flights], page 6
Robert Hibbard, (Eleven Year-Old) Likes Clouds (Letter) [Literature\Poems and Poetry], page 8
Max A. Peterson, Memories of the J-4 Javelin (Letter) [Sailplanes\Peterson J-4 Javelin; History], pages 8-9
Vic Saudek, He Remembers Back When (Early Audio Variometer - The Statoscope and the Effects of Lightning) (Letter) [Instruments; Meteorology; History; Safety\Lightning], page 9
Roger Podob, Agrees with (Orengo's) Winglet Analysis (Letter) [Winglets], pages 9-10
Cindy Brickner, A New Formula for Fun (Dual Cross Country Competition) (Letter) [Instruction; Competitions\Non Sanctioned], page 10
William S. Brewer, A Great Experience (Dual Cross Country Competition) (Letter) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], page 10
Rafael Jorge Hernandez, An Argentine Connection (w/ Messerschmitt M23) (Letter) [History], pages 10-11
Al Fullerton, A Sea Story (Hobby HA-S2) (Letter) [Trailers; Vintage Aircraft], page 11
Jim Short, Airworthiness Directive on PIK-20 and PIK-20B Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 12
Ron Stock, Tony Lenkei [Obituaries], page 12
Tom Knauff, New (Five-Day) Glider Flight Training Course (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Training\Ground Schools], page 12
Availability of Airworthiness Directives Listings and Subscriptions (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 12
Guy Ford Byars, (1992) Region 6 South Contest (Caesar Creek) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], pages 12,14
Gail Truss and Les Arnold, Bill Rodenberg [Obituaries], pages 14-15
Jim Short, FAA Action Plan Seeks G(eneral) A(viation) Partnerships (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 15-16
Ian McFall, The 15-Meter National Soaring Championships (Minden, NV) [Competitions\National], pages 18-25
Bill Sproull, The SSA Eagle Program [Soaring Society of America\Staff; Growth], page 26
Gerard and Jean-Noel Herbaud, Vinon (France) to Fez (Morocco) [Records and Record Flights], pages 28-31
Raul Blacksten, Hail, Hail, The Gang's All Here or the 1992 VSA Western Regatta (at Hemet, CA) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 33-35
Linn Buell, The Eastern VSA Regatta (at Manning, SC) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 36-37
Gary Ragsdale, "It Can't Be Done?" Cygnet World-Class Update [Cygnet], pages 38-39
Gene Hammond, Charity Begins At Home [Promotion], pages 40-43
TR-720 Handheld Transceiver Available Once Again (New Products) [Equipment\Radios], page 45
Gene Hammond, Safety Corner: a Perspective on the SSA Safety Signals [Safety\Communications; Safety\Checklists; Instruction], pages 46-47
Arleen Coleson, FAI Sporting Code Reminders [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 50

Nico Toutenhoofd, Self-Portrait with Bruce Miller in a Schweizer 2-32 Soaring over the Divide just West of Boulder, CO (cover) [Cover]
Kenny Price, Jr., It Works Both Ways (for Father and Son) (Letter) [Family], page 2
Vern Frye, NSA (Nevada Soaring) Has Found a Way (to Solo Youngsters at 14, Private at 16) (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters; Youth], page 2
Eric Greenwell, Doesn't Want Change (in Editorial Policy) (Letter) [Publications], pages 2-3
Eric Hunger, Appreciates Good Articles (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Publications], page 3
Hal Porter, Found (Parachute) Article(s) Informative (Letter) [Publications; Credits/Appreciation], page 3
John A. Carter, He Likes Sport and People (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], page 3
Rocco P. Caruso, All Ages React the Same (Just Takes Longer for Some) (Letter) [Seniors], page 3
David Latour, Let's All Push Soaring (Letter) [Esprit de Corps; Promotion], pages 3-4
Phil Glass, A Workable Recycling Plan (Letter) [Promotion; Publications\Reprints and Back Issues], page 4
Ann Dekorsi, Call For (Milwaukee School of Engineering/EAA Medal) Nominations (Letter) [Awards], pages 4,6
Amy Dilda, Look What She Started (the Whole Family Soloed!) (Letter) [Family], page 6
Norman H. Ellison, Wants a Membership Tie (Letter) [Promotion], page 6
T.E. Gilland, Another at Two Sports (Hang Gliding and Soaring) (Letter) [Hang Gliding], page 6
Harold Stephens, Hang Glider Pilots Are People Too! (Letter) [Hang Gliding], pages 6,8
Bill Jones, This Youngster (My Son the Pilot) is Successful (Letter) [Family], page 9
Roderick Read, A Foreign Exchange Proposal (Between Swiss and US Clubs) (Letter) [Solicitations], page 9
Ron Leonard, (Scoring Computer Program by Jim Bobo) Effort is Appreciated (Letter) [Computers and the Internet; Credits/Appreciation; Competitions], pages 9-10
Eric Beckman, Has Comments To Layton, Jerry: Can't We Do Something (Design an Ultralight)? (Letter) [Ultralights], page 10
Eric Greenwell, (Trip to Europe) Can You Help? (Letter) [Solicitations], page 10
Gary B. Swift, Another Proselyte (Letter) [Growth], page 10
Jerry Layton, Can't We Do Something (Design an Ultralight)? (Letter) [Growth], page 10
Mrs John Boileau, A New Soaring Pilot (Santa in a 1-34 on Christmas Cards) (Letter) [Promotion], page 10
W.E. Kant, Offers a Solution (to Walsh ltr) (Letter) [Growth], page 10
Walter S. Snell, (Gardner) Emmons Remembered (Letter) [Obituaries], page 11
Phil Petmecky, Cross-Country Instruction Important (Letter) [Instruction; Cross Country Soaring], pages 11-12
Mike Folks, Responsibility (for a Pilot to Do a Preflight) is Recognized (Letter) [Preflight], page 12
Tim Mara, Of Medicals, Schweizers, and Hang Gliders (Letter) [Hang Gliding; Sailplane Production/Availability; Medical Condition], page 12
George B. Moffat, Kudos for Charlie (Spratt) (Letter) [Competitions; Credits/Appreciation], page 13
Jim Short, Airspace Watch (SSA in Action) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 15
Student Engineers (at Penn State) Learn by Doing (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Production/Availability; Collegiate Soaring; Sailplane Design], page 15
Update on XXIII OSTIV Congress (SSA in Action) [OSTIV], page 15
Gliders Return to Lake Elsinore (CA) (SSA in Action) [Soaring Sites], pages 15-16
Stemme Motorglider Representatives Appointed (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders\Stemme S-10 Chrysalis], page 16
Jack Stewart, 1992 Region One Contest Report (Sugarbush, VT) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], pages 16-17
DG-600/18 Evolution Now Certified (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], page 17
Billy Hill, Welcome to Littlefield (1992 Standard and Motorglider Class Nationals) or The Measure of Striedieck's Stride [Motorgliding; Competitions\National], pages 18-25
Alex den Ouden, Nothing Airy-Fairy About Sailplane Design [Sailplane Design; Aerodynamics], pages 26-30
Alan Reeter, Unexpected Control Disconnects [Safety\Maintenance and Improvements; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 31-32
John O. Graybill, Suggested Radio Procedures for Mode C Gliders Flying in And Around TCA's [Communications; Airspace], pages 33-35
Richard H. Johnson, Ventus a and C Flight Test Polars, Measured with and without Masak Winglets [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus; Aerodynamics\Winglets; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], pages 36-39
Garmin Unveils New Handheld GPS Receivers (GPS 55 & GPS 55 AVD) (New Products) [Instruments], page 40
Mal Gross, From The Cockpit. The Changing World and the FAI [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], page 42
George Thelen, Safety Corner: Equipment (Water Ballast Problems) [Safety; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings; Ballast, Water and Other], pages 43-44
Arleen Coleson, FAI Sporting Code Changes Effective October 1, 1992 [Awards\Badges\Requirements], pages 48-49

Mark Montague, Jim Musgrove Piloting a Blanik High Above Ephrata, WA (cover) [Cover]
Norman H. Ellison, World Class Sailplanes (Record Categories Wanted) (Letter) [World Class Glider], page 2
Randy Auburg, A Teenage Success Story: Hard Work Pays Off (Son Solos 25 Years After Father) (Letter) [Family], page 2
Bob O'Dell, Appreciates the "Extended Family" in Soaring (Letter) [Family; Credits/Appreciation], page 3
James L. Ross, (duPont) Landmark Recognized (Letter) [History], page 3
Robert Lee Moore, Motorgliders in Competition (Letter) [Motorgliding], page 3
Matt Hyatt, Decided to Renew (Letter) [Growth], pages 3-4
Paul A. Schweizer, Photos (of Tommy Tucker's Bowlus) from an era long gone. (Letter) [History], page 4
Walter "Tommy" Tucker, The Early Days (1930 to 1942 in a Bowlus Albatross II) (Letter) [History], pages 4,6
David Noyes, A Change of Scenery (in Livingston, Montana) (Letter) [Soaring Sites], page 6
Craig Davenport, Apologizes for Any (of Chris Young's) Misgivings (Letter) [Growth], pages 6,8
Derek Johnson, Why Soar? (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], pages 9-10
Walt Martin, We Can Do It (Give Rides to Prospects) [Esprit de Corps; Growth], page 10
William J. Berson, Low-Performance (10-meter) Motorglider Class Proposed (Letter) [Sailplane Design; Motorgliding; Growth], page 10
(The C Badge the) Second Time Around (46 Years later) (SSA in Action) [History; Seniors], page 12
Theresa Robb, 1992 Air Sailing (NV) Sports Class (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], pages 12,14
Robert Davis, Samuel L. Crane [Obituaries], page 14
Nancy Graham, (1992) Region 7 Contest Report (Albert Lea, MN) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], pages 14,16
Bob Wander, Thanks for the (Oshkosh) Help (SSA in Action) [Credits/Appreciation], page 16
Imported (Romanian) Aircraft at Port Everglades (FL) (SSA in Action) [Business Members], page 16
FAA Seeks Info on Connector Control Fittings (SSA in Action) [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 16-17
LET L-33 Solo - World Class Glider (SSA in Action) [World Class Glider], page 17
Italy From the Top to the Bottom (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights; International\Sites], page 18
The (August 1991) Mystery (Photo) is Solved (It's a Japanese Tongbo) (SSA in Action) [History; International\Sites], page 18
World Class Glider Update (Seven Ground Evaluations, Three Have Flown) (SSA in Action) [World Class Glider], page 18
Kay Miner, 1992 Sports Class Nationals at Ephrata [Competitions\National], pages 20-23
Gil Roy and Dave Watts, Pair Flying [Competitions], pages 24-25
Bob Wander, A Growth Plan That Works [Growth], pages 26-27
Branko Stojkovic, Variometers Reconsidered [Instruments], pages 28-30
Thomas Drake, Project Soar. The Youth Glider Program (Through Adrian Soaring Club and Soar Minden) [Youth], pages 32-33
R.E. Geiger, Landing Patterns [Patterns and Landings], pages 34-38
Steve Maier, Hobbs Revisited: The 1992 Open Class National Championships [Competitions\National], pages 39-42
George Thelen, Safety Corner: Visitors To The Airport (Weight and Balance and Other Details Quiz), by John Esser [Safety\Weight and Balance; Airports], pages 44-45

Ed Golden, Mark Ackerly Landing his Schweizer 1-23 at Hinckley Airport, Hinckley, IL (cover) [Cover]
Jack Olson, Hanging It Up (Reflections after 62 Years) (Letter) [Esprit de Corps; Seniors], pages 2-3
Dave Cole, Adding It Up (What's Needed Now versus Then for Competition) (Letter) [Competitions; Instruments; Growth], pages 3-4
Dan Marotta, Advice on Water Filling (Letter) [Ballast, Water and Other Ballast], page 4
Michael Langton, Had a Great Time in US. (At Soar Minden) (Letter) [Sites; Launching\Aerotow], page 4
Russ McAnerny, New Life for Old T-Shirts (Letter) [Commentary], page 4
Mark A. Macaulay, (1992) Region X, Heart of Texas, Soaring Contest (at Brady, TX) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], pages 6-7,9
Terry Michaud, 1992 Little Guys Meet (Blairstown, NJ.) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], pages 7,9
SSA Board Adopts Plan for New Award - The Hatcher Trophy (SSA in Action) [Awards], pages 10-11
Tasso Proppe, John Chambers [Obituaries], page 11
30th Anniversary (of Lennox Flight School) Celebration Planned (SSA in Action) [Soaring Sites], pages 11-12
Gary Kemp, Region 11 North Soaring Contest August 10-15, 1992 Montague, California (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], pages 12, 14-15
Norma Ravnsborg, (Harold E) Ravnsborg in (Colorado) Aviation Hall of Fame [Obituaries], page 12
Shaun Keller, MIT Soaring Association at AirFair '92 (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 12
Cindy Gertsen, 1992 Region 3 Soaring Contest Dansville, NY (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], pages 15-16
Oran W. Nicks, The World Class Glider Competition, Initial Evaluation Complete [World Class Glider], pages 17-20
Dave Hudnut, The 1992 Eastern Sailplane Homebuilders Workshop (Monterey, NY) [Homebuilts], pages 21-25
Guy Ford Byars, 14th Annual Women's Soaring Seminar (1992 at Caesar Creek) [WSPA], pages 26-28
Gerhard Marzinzik, Quiet Power [Motorgliders], pages 30-32
Technical Soaring (List of Titles of 1992 Articles) [Publications\Technical Soaring], page 33
Phil Petmecky, A Bargain Flight Computer [Instruments], pages 34-37
B.J. Singleton, Preflight Planning and Preparation [Preflight], pages 38-39
Scott McMaster and Mark Janoska, A Quantitative Evaluation of Tow Plane Letdown Procedures [Launching\Towplanes], pages 40-43
Dan Matzke, Be There. in Air-To-Air Aerial Photography [Photography], page 44
George Thelen, Safety Corner: (Control) Hookups [Safety\Preflight; Launching\Aerotow], pages 46-47
Arleen Coleson, Deadlines for Applications [Awards\Badges\Requirements], page 49

Gary Sack, Come Join Us in NW California (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters; Solicitations; Promotion], page 10

Rick Kasnoff, Advanced Soaring Composites American Spirit (cover) [Sailplanes\American Spirit; Cover]
Cy Marrion, Thanks to Greater Boston (Soaring Club and It's Instructors) (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters; Credits/Appreciation], page 2
Keith Beardslee, Nice Plane (That Schweizer 1-35C) with Museum Ties (Letter) [National Soaring Museum], page 2
Millard Wells, Drop Him (86 Year Old John Nowak) a Line (Letter) [Seniors; Solicitations], page 2
Doug Haluza, Stick to Established (Pattern) Procedures (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], pages 2-3
Al Barrett, Rapture of the (Chilhowee) Ridge (Letter) [Techniques\Ridge Soaring; Esprit de Corps], page 3
Bruce Helvie, One Way to Collect (Letter) [Commentary], page 3
Fernando J. Rueda, Help! (Needs New Glider Cost Data) (Letter) [Solicitations], page 3
Kevin J. Cullis, "Ditto" on Charlie (Spratt) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 3
Alan Negrin, He's found the Joy (at Ephrata, WA) (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], pages 3-4
Don Antelman, More on Control Quick Connects (Letter) [Hotellier Fittings], page 4
Wally Moran, (Father and Son Mike Moran) Proud of Nutmeg Soaring (Letter) [Family], page 4
Lou Hoffman, Has Another View (on Spoiler Open Signal) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 4,7
John B. Hearn, Thanks for Excellent Article (by Reeter) (Letter) [Hotellier Fittings], pages 7,9
Ralph Turner, Like Father, Like Son (Letter) [Family], page 9
Michael Steckner, Questions Some SSF Reasoning (on Rudder Waggle Signal) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 9-10
Bill Keck, High Cost in Indonesia (Letter) [Growth], page 10
Jack Sprankle, Start Them Young Like Eric Sprankle) (Letter) [Family; Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 10
Martha Wright, Input on Barograph Theft (Needed) (Letter) [Solicitations], page 10
Howard Burr, Tom Irwin [Obituaries], page 12
1993 European Women's Gliding Championship (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 12
DG-500M Now FAA Type Certified (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], page 12
Ted Smith, Keith Jackson [Obituaries], pages 12,14
Tom Knauff, Region 2 Seminar Announced (for March 6, 1993) (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 14
New Youth Soaring Scholarship Announced (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 14
Mike Packard, (1992) Region 12 (California City Airport) Contest Report (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 14-15
John Campbell, (Junior) Team Named for European Contest (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 15-16
Paula Gadowski, WSPA Breakfast (at Seattle Convention) Planned (SSA in Action) [Conventions; WSPA], page 16
Sharon Smith, Weekend Warriors (at Dallas Love Field Static Display) (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs; Promotion], page 16
Jim Smolen, (1992) Region 6 North Contest (Ionia, MI) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 16-17
Official Scoresheet Corrected for 1992 Standard Class Nationals (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National; Errata], page 17
Jeff Byard, A Flight to Remember (in a 1939 Bowlus Baby Albatross) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 20-21
Galen Fisher, The American Spirit is Here [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], pages 22-24
Pete Williams and Blanton Owen, The Great American High Country Safari 1991 & 1992 Style (Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah) [Expeditions], pages 25-35
Stewart Midwinter, Soaring, (Hang Gliding, and Paragliding) Which Flavor Do You Like? [Hang Gliding], pages 36-39
Luan & John Walker, 1992 1-26 Championships (Midlothian, TX) [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], pages 40-44
George Thelen, Undershoot-Overshoot, by Nathan Lemmon (Safety Corner) [Patterns and Landings], pages 45-46

Bill Anderson, Baby Bowlus at Vintage Sailplane Regatta at Hemet/Ryan (cover) [Cover]
Dieter Plapp, Why This Fatal Accident? (Involving Helmut Reichmann) (Letter) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 2
Frank LaCroix, Youth Are Active at Nutmeg (Letter) [Youth], page 2
Gerry Bell, Comment on (the Use of) Chutes (Letter) [Parachutes], page 2
John F. Good, Help is Needed (to Compton, Fritz: You Can't Fly That Save Gliderport in PA) (Letter) [Solicitations; Airports], page 2
Arthur Illiano, Jr., Newcomer Has Suggestions (to Aid Understanding) (Letter) [Publications], pages 2-3
Cliff Oliver, Wing Dropping During (Aerotow) Launch (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 3
Eugene Salvatore, A Call For a Change (in Preflight Preparation) (Letter) [Preflight], page 3
Jim Cunningham, A Unique Welcome to SSA (from Ted Sharp) (Letter) [Growth], page 3
Kristopher Schweizer Evans, A Fond Memory (of his first flight at age fourteen) (Letter) [Youth; Esprit de Corps], pages 3-4
J.G. Mercer, This One (TJ. Mercer Solos Three Gliders) Was Busy (Letter) [Family], page 4
Philip A. Petmecky, (Inexpensive Flight) Computers Now Available (Letter) [Instruments], page 4
Jim Dickinson, Wants to Say Thanks (for Article and Cover) (Letter) [Publications; Credits/Appreciation], pages 4,6
Richard Glover, Youngster on the Ball (Letter) [Youth], page 6
International Wrap Up, 1992 (South African, German, French, Sweden, French Teams Announced, Trophies and Championships Announced) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], pages 7,9-10
Frank Reid, A Review of the Gliderport Management System (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], page 10
Stu Schweizer, Nominations Sought for (Gross Sky Ghost) Award (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 10
Wally Wallington (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 10
Victor M. Saudek, Reunion at Bishop - After Four Decades (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Wave Flying; History], page 12
National Soaring Foundation Announces (Jack Gomez Memorial) Soaring Award (SSA in Action) [AwardsTrophies; National Soaring Museum], page 13
Pete Williams, Minden Remains Active (at Douglas County Airport) (SSA in Action) [Airports; Sites], pages 13-14
Henry C. Godman, Thanksgiving Turkeyfest in Alamogordo, New Mexico (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], pages 14-15
Walt and Alice Bybee, Randy King [Obituaries], pages 15-16
Clyde Taylor, (1992) Region V South Soaring Contest (Cordele, GA) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 16-17
Derek Johnson, South Carolina's New Soaring Operation (at Ridgeland) (SSA in Action) [Sites], page 17
John H. Campbell, EAA Young Eagles (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 17
Nikolai Kresse, Richard H. Johnson, and Bruce Beddow, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Krosno KR-03A Two-Place Trainer [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], pages 18-22
Gillian Spreckley, In Bohemia's Woods and Mountains (or Adventures in Budweiser Land) [International\Sites], pages 24-26
Cygnet in Europe [World Class Glider; Sailplanes\Cygnet], pages 28,32-33
Charles V. Lindsay, Obtaining and Using Weather Maps [Meteorology], pages 34-37
Fritz Compton, You Can't Fly That Glider Here!, pages 38-39
Wally Raisanen, Future Contest Procedures [Competitions], pages 40-41
Roy McMaster, Soaring in Iceland? [International\Sites], pages 42-45
Borgelt B-100 Flight Data Computer GPS Receiver Option (New Products) [Instruments\Flight Computers], page 48
George Thelen, Tow the Line, by Dick Flanagan (Safety Corner) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 50-51

Mark D. LaCiura, Carbon Dragon Inflight above a Bright Yellow Waco Biplane at Mountain Valley Airport (cover) [Cover]
Patti Johnson, Another Young Achiever Noted (Brannan Johnson Solos on 14th Birthday) (Letter) [Family], page 2
Giltner, Sam: 25 Years for Region 5 North (at Chester, SC) (Letter) [Competitions\Regional], page 2
Francisco Ferraz Santos, Early Release a Problem (Letter) [Maintenance and Improvements; Release Mechanisms], pages 2-3
Jon Sigurdsson, The Soaring Was Great (in Poprad Aeroclub Slovokia) (Letter) [International\Sites], page 3
Peter Masak, Another Way to Control Costs (Letter) [Growth], page 3
Stewart Crane, An Open Letter to Jack Olson (Letter) [Seniors], pages 3-4
Abby Sternthal, Is Such a (Motorglider) Thing Possible? (Letter) [Motorgliders], page 4
Grady Dodge, Thanks to Turf (from a 16 year Old Pilot) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Youth], page 6
Max Karst, Has An Idea For Hook Ups (Use Red Flag) (Letter) [Preflight], page 6
Sky Sailing, Caesar Creek Top Recruiters in 1992 (SSA in Action) [Promotion], page 7
Additional Airworthiness Notifications (Grob Airbrakes & Glaser-Dirks Airbrake Controls) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks; Sailplanes\Grob; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 8
Schempp-Hirth Elevator Control Rod Service Bulletin (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus; Maintenance and Improvements], page 8
Special (Membership) Anniversaries (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], pages 7,9
Paul A. Schweizer, Robert C. "Bob" Kidder [Obituaries], pages 9-10
S.V. Starr, "Silent Wings At War, Combat Gliders in World War II" by John L. Lowden (New Books Reviewed) [Book Reviews], page 10
Jim Short, FAA Action Plan Seeks General Aviation Partnerships (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 10,12
Solaire Assists (US) Aerobatic Team (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics], page 12
Youth Camp (at Pocono Mt. Airport) Makes Plan (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 12
Gary Rubus, Soaring: Russian Style [International\Sites], pages 14-22
Tom Knauff, Teaching Landings [Patterns and Landings; Instruction], pages 24-29,32
Bill Scull, Designed by Men for Men [Cockpit], pages 34-37
Bruce Carmichael, 1992 Sailplane Homebuilder's Western Workshop (at Tehachapi, CA) Best Ever! [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], pages 38-41
Sterling V. Starr, 1000KM in the Sky! (Over the Sierra and White Mountains) [1000 Kilometer Flights], pages 42-45
Arleen Coleson, Just for Fun Long Flights [Badges\Requirements], page 49
George Thelen, Auto Tow, by Walter Gleason (Safety Corner) [Launching\Autotow], pages 50-51

Mike Cavanagh, Bill Patterson and Doug Houston Soar the Titcomb Basin in the Wind River Range near Ganett Peak, Pinedale, Wyoming (cover) [Cover]
Don McMann, Silent Too Long (Thanks to Instructors, Stop Arguing in Soaring) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Publications], page 2
Norman Benedict, Updating Primary Glider (Design) (Letter) [Sailplane Design], page 2
R.E. Geiger, Falsely Accused (of Recommending Procedures Contrary to Practice) (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 2
Steve Hines, (Cover) Photo Credit Announced (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 2
Philip A. Petmecky, Using Casio's Altimeter Watches (Letter) [Instruments], pages 2-3
Brian A. Bird, Don't Use Tost Rings on Schweizer Hooks (Letter) [Release Mechanisms; Launching\Aerotow], page 3
Russell Millar, Andrea Burgess [Obituaries], page 4
Fly and Make the World Turn (August 1993 WGAC in Venlo, Netherlands) (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics], page 4
Helmuth H. Fischer and Bill Malpas, 1992/93 International Gliding Camp (South Africa) (SSA in Action) [Expeditions], pages 4,6
Bill Hill, Racing on the One Oh Six (Region 9 to be this June in Moriarty, CA) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 6-7
1992 Kolstad Winner Announced (David Graham) (SSA in Action) [Youth; Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 9
Maiden Flight of the Duo-Discus (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus], page 12
Peter F. Selinger, Glasflugel Innovations and Three Jubilees [Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 14-17
Mike Adams, L'Hotellier Fittings - Are They The Problem? [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 18-21
Scott McMaster, Quantitative Evaluation of Piper Pawnee Tow Plane Letdown [Launching\Towplanes], pages 22,24-25
Nikolai Kresse, First Flight of the FS32 [Sailplanes\FS32], pages 27-30
Doug Haluza, Why Does Airspeed Increase When Entering a Thermal? [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], pages 31-34
Lou Frank, 'To Spin, or Not To Spin' (that is the question..) - a life-saving alternative, pages 35-36
Sterling Starr, Frank, Lou: 'To Spin, or Not To Spin' (that is the question..) - a life-saving alternative, pages 35-36
Billy J. Singleton and James E. Toombs, The Pilot Proficiency Program [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 37
Bill Meier, The New Airspace Changes [Airspace], pages 38-41
George Thelen, Disconnect (of Elevators) (Safety Corner) [Safety\Preflight], pages 44-46
Arleen Coleson, Official Observers, Silver Distance, and Diamond Goal Changes [Badges\Requirements], page 49

Maurice Jennings, Front View of Bill Hunt's 1-26 Properly Loaded onto an Open Trailer at the Caesar Creek Wright Memorial Glider Meet (cover) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Cover]
Dale M. Massey, He Values his Ground Crew (Letter) [Crewing], page 2
David Wallace, Kudos to Cygnet [Sailplanes\Cygnet], page 4
Sebastian Huhmann, A Year Here (USA) for a Year There (Germany) (Letter) [Youth; Solicitations], page 4
John Hearn, Needs to Clarify Wording (Letter) [Errata; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 4,6
Rob Chilcoat, Needs to Locate (Kingman WWII) Veterans (Letter) [Solicitations], page 6
Steve du Pont, Experience is Important (Letter) [Patterns and Landings; Instruction], page 6
Gail Fitzhugh, Is Tach Reading Enough (for Tow Van)? (Letter) [Launching\Autotow], pages 6-7
Bob Nemecek, The Baby Bowlus Remembered (Letter) [Sailplanes\Baby Bowlus; History], page 7
Mike McIntyre, Any SZD-24 Foka Owners Out There? (Letter) [Solicitations], page 7
Randy Auburg, (Crosswind) Tow Procedure Discussed (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 7
Ted Mathis, You Can, If You Try! [Airports], page 7
John Schwenk, Soaring the Vivat, L-13 SEH Motorglider, Letter to Moravia Newsletter [Motorgliders], page 8
Jane Taylor-Barrett, The Tehachapi Wind Fair (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], pages 9-10,12
Jeff Byard, Don Mitchell [Obituaries], page 9
Paul A. Schweizer, Co-Founder of Schweizer Aircraft, Awarded Honorary Doctorate (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 9
Schempp-Hirth Duo-Discus (Described) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus], page 12
Tom Pratt, Howard Zothner [Obituaries], pages 12, 14
Frances Petry, Loren V. "Pete" Petry [Obituaries], page 14
Steve Maier, Vince Hinds [Obituaries], page 14
STS Handheld Update (SSA in Action) [Equipment\Radios], page 14
Gene Hammond, A Letter from the President (State of and Future for SSA) [Soaring Society of America\President], page 18
Chuck O'Mahony, Soiree in Seattle (to the 1993 Convention) [Conventions], pages 19-22
Graham Horsnell, Impressions of Soaring in Italy, An Australian Perspective [International\Sites], pages 24-27
Alan Reeter, How We Choose Champions [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 28-32
Jose Eduardo Pla, Sailplane Program in the Argentine School of Naval Aviation [Instruction; International\Sites], pages 33-37
Larry Sanderson, The Young Eagles Program, SSA Joins Forces with EAA [Soaring Society of America\President's Report; Youth], pages 38-40
David Colling, HP-18 Aileron Roll Control Problem is Solved [Aerodynamics; Maintenance and Improvements; Sailplanes\Schreder HP-18], page 41
George Thelen, Open Spoilers-Again (Back By Popular Demand) (Safety Corner) [Safety\Preflight; Safety\Checklists], pages 42-44
Arleen Coleson, Pre-Season Reminders [Badges\Requirements], page 49

Joseph Bennis, Collection of 15 Soaring License Plates (cover) [Cover]
Elanor Klemperer Velarde and Walter Klemperer, Thanks to All (Barnaby-Klemperer 100th AnnivCelebration) (Letter) [History; Conventions], page 2
John C. Kaplan, Has Some Questions (for Haluza)? (Letter) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], page 2
Jim Marske, Auto Tow Procedures (Using a Line Tension Meter) (Letter) [Launching\Autotow], pages 2-3
Roger Brewer, Another (Jack) Olson Fan (Letter) [Seniors], page 3
Roger Erickson, (Sonia Erikson) Likes Soaring at Young Age (Letter) [Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 3
Tammy Chapa, Requesting Crew Stories (Letter) [Solicitations; Crewing], pages 3-4
Dale Peterson, (British Two Seater, Open Cockpit) What is It? (Letter) [International\Sites; Vintage Aircraft; Solicitations], page 4
George A. Mesiarik, Info on 2-33 Canopy (from LP Aero Plastics) (Letter) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-33], page 4
Paul A. Schweizer, Sailplane Fleet Update (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], page 4
Andrew J. Hall, Has Thoughts on Auto Tow (Provides Safe Takeoff Profile) (Letter) [Launching\Autotow], pages 4,6
David Habercom, Likes Red Cap (During Preflight), Too (Letter) [Preflight], page 6
Ross W. Hand, More on Nutmeg (Tradition and Chris Hand) (Letter) [Family; Esprit de Corps], pages 6-7
Richard Horigan, Back To Basic Glides (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability; Instruction], pages 7-8
Jason Gregg, New POST Program (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], page 8
Lou Wipotnik, 25 Years (a CFI) Celebrated (with Obtaining CFIG) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 8
Peter Layne, Needs Some Information (on Mosquitos) (Letter) [Solicitations], page 8
Editor, Oversight Correction (on Towplane Article Authors) [Launching\Towplanes; Errata], page 10
Tony Burton, 1993 Canadian National Soaring Contest (Announced for Saskatchewan) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 10
NiCad Inserts for Airband Handheld (SSA in Action) [Equipment\Radios; Equipment\Batteries], page 10
Maintenance Manual Available for L'Hotellier Control Connectors (SSA in Action) [Hotellier Fittings; Maintenance and Improvements], pages 10-11
Editor, 15-Meter Class Region 10 Contest Co-Champion [Errata], page 11
Jim Short, Identification Plate Exemption Extended (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 11
Paul A. Schweizer, Catherine P. Jones [Obituaries], page 11
The Harris Hill Junior Member Program (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 11-12
Call for 1995 (National) Contest Sites (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 12
John Mahony, Salto in Production Again (by Frank and Waldenberger) (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 12,15
Jan W. Steenblik, Nine Net Diamonds over Petersburg (WV) (SSA in Action) [Sites; Badges\Flights], page 15
Jim Short, Private Tow Pilot Exemption Renewed (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 15
Oshkosh '93 (Help Solicited) (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs; Solicitations], page 15
FAI through the IGC, World Class Winner Announced - The PW-5 [World Class Glider], page 16
Bob Chase, The 1993 SSA National Convention (in) Seattle, Washington [Conventions], pages 18-20
Peter C. Masak, Design of Winglets for Sailplanes [Winglets], pages 21-27
William Malpas, World Soaring Records [Records and Record Flights], pages 28-33
Michael Ziomko, "Soaring Pioneers Commemorated" (Barnaby and Klemperer) [History], pages 34-35
Billy Hill, Team Flying and the Lowtime Race Pilot [Competitions], pages 36-37
William D. Mulkins, Chasing Ghosts [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], pages 38-39
Don Frost, The FAA Designated Pilot Examiner [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 40
Wx/Block System Gel Coat Protection (New Products) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 41
George Thelen, Auto Tow Revisited, by Karl Allmendinger (Safety Corner) [Launching\Autotow], pages 43-45
Arleen Coleson, Official Observers, State Soaring Records - Sports Class [Badges\Requirements], page 49

Yasuhiro Yama, Takashi Kato in an Inverted Flight Pilatus B4 at the Japan Shk Sports Exhibition at Hondo Airport (cover) [Cover]
Harry V. Senn, Has Information to Share (SOARCONT, RAOB, DUAT Plea) (Letter) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Computers and the Internet; Meteorology; Competitions], page 2
Jim Bobo, Useful Program Available (RAOB from SSA) (Letter) [Computers and the Internet; Meteorology], page 2
Michael S. Finegan, SSA Organization Was Source of Help (wants help with N4622S History) (Letter) [Solicitations; Credits/Appreciation; Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 2
Bill Saunders, Remembering a Special Day (with my Daughter as PIC) (Letter) [Family], pages 2-3
Gail Allinson, Says Wander's Plan Works (Letter) [Growth], page 3
John Corbett, Had a Great Week of Soaring (at Turf) (Letter) [Instruction; Sites], page 3
Duane Eisenbeiss, Controversy-Not All Bad (Safety Corner, Good) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Publications], pages 3-4
Lt. Col. Ernest Meyer, CAP Offers a Thank You to Turf [Civil Air Patrol], page 4
Richard Kellerman, In Support of Safety Corner (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 4
Rolly Clark, Thoughts on All the New Gadgets (& Sports Class Competition, (Need a Naked Class!)) (Letter) [Competitions], pages 4,6
John Patrick, Great Memories (After 50 Years of Flying) Are Recalled (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], page 6
Philip Petmecky, Comments on (Auburg's) Tow Plane Procedure (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 6
Sterling Starr, DuPont, Steve: Advocate of Spins (Letter), pages 6,8-9
George Nuse, Likes This Sport of Soaring (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], page 9
Norman Dibble, Wants Help Finding Bowlus Albatross (Letter) [Vintage Aircraft], page 9
COMAV/SAFECO Takes Over SSA Insurance Program (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 10
Hal Bruning, 3rd Annual Senior National Soaring Festival (Seminole-Lake, FL) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National\Seniors], pages 10-12
Clarence See and Paul A. Schweizer, Lee Woods [Obituaries], page 12
Ed Slater & Gary Fogel, Torrey Pines Listed As Historic Place (SSA in Action) [Sites], pages 12,14
Australia Says No to Foreign Soaring Operations (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], pages 14-15
(1993) Australian Nationals Results (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Internationals], page 15
Annual Meeting of SSA Trustees (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Trustees], page 15
Motorgliders in Competition with Pure Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders], page 15
Wanted-European Organizer! (SSA in Action) [International], page 15
Ed Anderson, Solaire Announces World Class Plans (SSA in Action) [World Class Glider], pages 15-16
Ed Anderson, GAPA (PW-2 Ultralight) at Sun'N Fun (SSA in Action) [Ultralights], page 16
John Roake, News from New Zealand (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 16
Patricia Valdata, Just Like a Hawk [Esprit de Corps], pages 18-21
Jim Hurst, What Makes Caesar Creek Tick? [Clubs and Chapters], pages 22-25
Jack Lambie, The Near Death Experience [Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 26-28
Tim Gossfeld, Flight Test Report on the Cambridge L-Nav [Instruments], pages 29-30
Herbert J. Greenberg, Winching in Bavaria [Launching\Winch; International\Sites], pages 31-32
Peter C. King, Goop! [Maintenance and Improvements], pages 33-34
Raul Blacksten, Backsaver [Preflight], pages 35-37
Bertrand Handwork, The Way It Was [Instruction], page 38
Bertrand Handwork, The Way It Is [Instruction], page 39
Geoffrey C. Nieboer, The Way It Is [Instruction], page 39
George Thelen, Another View, by Gary Quast and Cynthia Donovan (Safety Corner) [Safety\Hotellier Fittings], pages 41-43
Arleen Coleson, Official Observers Take Note! [Badges\Requirements], page 45
Andrew McKittrick, Getting Into The Spirit [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], pages 46-48

Jon Silengo, Ron Murphy in his Rollanden-Schneider LS-4a over Val-Air Soaring in Durango, CO (cover) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4; Cover]
Peter Durbin, Judging Circuit and Landing Angles (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 2
Y. David La Touche, Anatomy of an Incident (Letter) [Safety\Preflight; Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], page 2
Karl H. Striedieck, POST Scoring (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 2-3
Bob Booth, Jr., Thanks to All (SSA and Wurtsboro) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 3
Charles M. Jamieson, Jr., Proposal on Spoiler Problem (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 3-4
Peggy K. Dandridge, Credit Where Credit is Due (Letter) [Art], page 4
John C. Gibson, Three Comments on April Issue (Letter) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Aerodynamics; Instruction], pages 4,6
Sterling Starr, Gibson, John C: Three Comments on April Issue (Letter), pages 4,6
Jim Hurst, Old Timers Alive and Well (at Caesar Creek) (Letter) [Seniors], page 6
Aaron Archibald, Come to British Columbia (Letter) [International\Sites], page 7
Lanny Coon, Pins and the L'Hotellier Fitting (Letter) [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 8-9
Fredrick Voltz, A Prestigious Group of Pilots (Letter) [Seniors], page 9
Steve Smith, POST Task Discussion (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 9-10
Brian Jenkinson, Good Job, Mike (Pins Mandatory in Germany) (Letter) [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], page 10
Vytas Peseckas, The Flying Catamaran (Letter) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Design], page 10
Jim Short, SSA Responds to Threatened Taxes and User Fees (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Soaring Society of America], pages 12, 15-16
Lincoln Competition Announced (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lincoln; National Soaring Museum], page 12
Maiden Flight of the DG-800 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 16-17
18-Meter Class in Germany (SSA in Action) [International], page 17
Hans Werner-Grosse Strikes Again (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights], page 17
The "SWIFT" (The Missing Link?) (SSA in Action) [Hang Gliding; Ultralights], page 17
Neil O'Hallaron, Bob Eaton [Obituaries], page 18
First Young Eagle Takes Flight (with Gene Hammond) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 18
(1993) Region 5 North Contest (Chester, SC) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional Action], pages 18-19
Scott A. Jenkins, On Winter's Tail, Part 1 of 2 [Meteorology; Cross Country Soaring; Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 22-29
Peter Selinger, Racing Class - a New Departure? (SZD-56 and LAK-17) [Aerodynamics; Sailplane Design], pages 30-31
Jayne Reid, Bermuda is High on Soaring! (Lancaster County, SC) [Sites], pages 32-34
Billy Hill, A Breath of Fresh Air!, pages 35-37
Louis V. Hoffman, On Aircraft Flutter [Aerodynamics\Flutter], pages 38-40
George Thelen, Choices and Options (Safety Corner) [Maintenance and Improvements; Parachutes], pages 43-45
Arleen Coleson, Official Observers Take Note! [Badges\Requirements], pages 47-48

Chuck O'Mahony, Open Class Finisher Dropping Water, the US Team Group Shot, and the WGC-93 Logo (cover) [Cover]
Dean Carswell, Discusses Auto and Winch Tow (Letter) [Launching\Winch; Launching\Autotow], page 2
William Weeper, Another Solution to Asembly Interruptions (Letter) [Safety\Preflight], page 2
Dan Donley, Had a Great Time in England (It's a Slingsby T-21, Peterson) (Letter) [International\Sites], pages 2-3
Martin Simons, Help on Slingsby (T-53 Information) Whereabouts (Letter) [Solicitations], page 3
Jackie Womack, Sports Class (Really, with All That Equipment)? (Letter) [Competitions], pages 3-4
Arne Wangsholm, Wire Launching (Three References to BGA Material) (Letter) [Launching\Winch], page 4
John H. Campbell, Collegiate Soaring Says Thanks (Letter) [Collegiate Soaring], page 4
Mike Grogan, Kansas Thermal (Inquiry with Diagram from Dust Markers) (Letter) [Solicitations; Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], pages 4,6
Elsie F. Johnson, Fall Mountain Soaring Camp (Andrews-Murphy, NC) (SSA in Action) [Expeditions], page 9
John Clabes, FAA and BSA (Boy Scouts of America) Join Hands in New Venture (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 9-10
Tom Knauff, New World Record Claimed (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights], pages 10-11
Billy Hill, (1993) Region Nine Championships (Tuscon, AZ) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 11-12, 14
John Daniel, 1993 Region One Championships (Sugarbush, VT) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 14, 16
Bob Nady, Value of Clubs to SSA Membership (Club & Chapter Chatter), page 17
Tom Knauff, OSTIV Report (Fatalities and Flight Training) (SSA in Action) [Launching\Autotow; OSTIV; Instruction], pages 17-18
Chuck O'Mahony, Twenty-Third World Gliding Championships Borlange, Sweden [Competitions\World], pages 20-33
Scott A. Jenkins, On Winter's Tail, Part 2 of 2 [Cross Country Soaring; Techniques\Wave Flying; Meteorology], pages 34-39
George Thelen, a Visit to Sauerkraut Soaring Club (Safety Corner) [Literature\Fiction; Literature\Humor], pages 40-43
Bill Sproull and Ed Byars, The SSA Eagle Program: Year 1! Looking to the Future of Soaring [Growth; Soaring Society of America], page 44
Tom Holloran, PC's Can Help Pilots, Not Just Scorers [Computers and the Internet], page 45
Arleen Coleson, A Short Review of Code Changes [Badges\Requirements], page 48

Douglas C. Sperr, Time Exposure of Spinning an ASK-21 above Turf Soaring School (cover) [Cover]
Oran Nicks, Update on World Class PW-5 (Letter) [World Class Glider], page 2
Dan Pierson, VSA Information (on Vintage and Classics) (Letter) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 2-3
Franke Ebler, Women's Soaring Seminar (Letter) [WSPA], page 3
Jan Kornychuk, Suggested Solution to Serious Problem (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow; Launching\Towplanes], page 3
Joe Walter, What a Contest (the 1-26 Championships) (Letter) [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], page 3
Mark J. Merkens, When It All Began (Unclear for Todd Merkins' Solo at 14) (Letter) [Family; Youth], page 3
Robert B. Riddle, (Overseas Delivery) Too Late! (Letter) [Publications], page 3
David L. Bigelow, Near Death Experience (Response) (Letter) [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 4
Earl Wiley, Additional Column Requested (of Newly Licensed Pilots) (Letter) [Publications], page 4
Philip A. Petmecky, Young Eagle Flights (Letter) [Youth], page 6
Perry W. Hanson, TAS, IAS, EAS (Debate and Flutter References) (Letter) [Aerodynamics\Flutter], pages 6-7
Wes Lineberry, Pins, Pins, Pins! (Letter) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 7
Jay Thomson, Small (Spoilers Open) Light Works Well (Write for Details) (Letter) [Instruments], pages 7-8
Karen Willat, Red Hats No Answer (Letter) [Preflight], pages 8-9
Skip Jenkyn, Thumbs Up for Cover of June Soaring (with License Plates) (Letter) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Literature\Humor; Promotion], page 9
Michael Adams, One Pilot's View of GPS (Letter) [Instruments], pages 9-10
Sterling Starr, Frank, Lou: Additional Discussion on Spins (Letter), page 10
Marty Hudson, (1993) Region 7 Meet (Vincennes, IL) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 12, 15
Bob Nady, Methods of Starting Clubs (Club & Chapter Chatter), page 15
Craig Cox, Jim Cox [Obituaries], page 15
International News (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], pages 16,17-18
William Malpas, World Motorglider Records [Records and Record Flights; Motorgliders], pages 19-20
John H. Campbell, Junior Team Sweepstakes (Results) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 21
John H. Campbell, Youth Aerospace Convention (26th NCASE in Orlando) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 21
Bermuda High Soaring Celebrates First Anniversary at New Location with Neighbor Day and Mamber Day (SSA in Action) [Sites], pages 21-22
American Spirit Soars Over Arizona (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], page 22
First American Spirit Customer Sailplane Takes to the Air (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], page 22
SSA '94 Convention - Almost Chicago (SSA in Action) [Conventions], page 22
Charlie Spratt and Crews and Pilots, A Flight Through Time - The (1993 Mifflin Co, PA) 15-Meter Nationals in Amish Country [Competitions\National], pages 23-27
Peter C. Masak, Success at the 15-Meter Nationals in Pennsylvania [Competitions\National], pages 27-29
Tom Phillips, Thermal Sounds [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], pages 31-32
Dan Gudgel, ASOS and AWOS Observations [Meteorology], pages 32-38
George Thelen, Late in the Day (Safety Corner) [Physiology; Motorgliders], pages 39-40
Arleen Coleson, Silver Distance [Badges\Requirements], page 47

David Leonard, Walt Lefford in his LS-6 above the Clouds near Woodland Park, CO (cover) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-6; Cover]
Eric Striedieck, A Word on Crazy Creek (Letter) [Sites], page 2
Jerald R. Kurtz, Says Jump Training is Important (Letter) [Parachutes], pages 2-3
David Newill, Boy Scouts Earn (EAA Young) Eagle Certificates (Letter) [Youth], page 3
Karl H. Striedieck, Has Thought on (Elevator Hookup) Problem (Letter) [Preflight], page 3
Frank J. Cherne, Knows How to Make (Soaring's Future) It Work (Letter) [Youth], pages 3-4
Ingrid Kjenslie, A Great Plus for Soaring (Letter) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 4
Jan Scott, Reimar Horten [Obituaries], page 6
Young Eagle Announcement (Jarrod Briscoe in Photo) (SSA in Action) [Youth; Errata], page 6
John H. Campbell, European Junior Contest (Winners) (SSA in Action) [International; Youth], pages 6-7
Cyndi Stephenson, SSA Announces Convention Sites for 1994, 1995, 1996 (Chicago, IL, Reno, NV, and Huntsville, AL) (SSA in Action) [Conventions], pages 7-8
Oleska-Myron Bilaniuk, Soaring the Skies of Kiev (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], pages 8-9
Bob Nady, Accident Prevention Counselors and the Wings Program (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Safety\Accidents], page 10
Gary Kemp, (1993) Region 11 South Contest (Minden) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 9-12
Lloyd A. Sallee, New Mexico Wing 1993 Soaring Encampment (at Hobbs, NM) (SSA in Action) [Civil Air Patrol], pages 12, 14
International News, Dutch and Italian National Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Internationals], page 15
World Glider Aerobatic Championships (Results from Veno) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International; Aerobatics], page 15
Bob Wander, SSA at Oshkosh Airshow (93) (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 16
Rudder Waggle Signal Adopted (SSA in Action) [Safety\Checklists; Communications], page 16
SSA at Oskosh (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 16
(1993) Region 6 South Contest (Caesar Creek) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 17
Jim Hard, (1993) 1-26 Championships at Albert Lea, Minnesota [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], pages 19-25
Tom Holloran, GPS: The First Year-Almost [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26; Instruments], pages 26, 28-30
Dan Gudgel, Are You Ready for METAR? (The Upcoming Meteorological Code Change) [Meteorology], pages 31-33
George Thelen, Sensory Overload (Stall/Spin in a 1-35), Sterling Starr (Safety Corner) [Safety\Physiology], pages 35-39
Arleen Coleson, 1993-A Year of Change [Badges\Requirements], page 44

Steve Walker, Bill Bartell Flying a Schempp-Hirth Ventus at 150 mph through the Finish Gate at the Sailplane Enterprises Annual Spring Sports Class Soaring Contest (cover) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus; Cover]
George H. Frost, (Bellanca Scout) Wing (Wood Spar) Crack Reported (Letter) [Launching\Towplanes], page 2
R. (Hardy) Krueger, Auto Tows from Austraila (Letter) [Launching\Autotow], page 2
Dick Mockler, Pursues Hilton Cup in Texas (Letter) [Cross Country Soaring], pages 2-3
Bob Messner, Sugarbush Starts Them Young (Ten Year-Old Walter Brink) (Letter) [Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 3
Helen Thomson, You're Never Too Young (2-1/2 Year Old Bryce Thompson) (Letter) [Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 3
David C. Michaud, POST Task Opinion (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 3-4
Ingrid Kjenslie, Another Dedicated Pilot (14 Year Old Phil Lomnes) (Letter) [Youth], page 4
Ronald S. Tabery, Hybrid Task (of Speed-Only POST) for Soaring Championships (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 4,9
John A. Carter, GPS and the Sport of Soaring As We Know It (Letter) [Instruments], page 9
Richard H. Johnson, Erwin J. Reeves [Obituaries], page 10
Group Genesis Design Team a Unique Synergy of Knowledge and Experience (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Genesis I], pages 10-11
Pricing for Genesis I Standard Class Sailplane (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Genesis I], page 11
Al Thomas, (1993) Region 11 North Contest (Montague, CA) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 11-12
Robert H. Richard, 1993 Region III Championships (Harris Hill) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 12,14
John Roarke & Bob Henderson, 1995 World Championships GPS Update (SSA in Action) [Instruments], page 14
Dick Mockler, TSA Annual Labor Day Race (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], pages 14,16
Alan Negrin, Rising from the Ashes (SSA in Action) [World Class Glider], page 16
David Michaud, 1993 Little Guys Meet (Blairstown) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], page 16
Wright BrosCollection from Sporty's (SSA in Action) [Promotion], pages 16-17
Mark A. Macaulay, (1993) Region 10 Contest Completed (Brady, TX) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 17-18
Bob Nady, Newsworthy Items of Club Activities (Club & Chapter Chatter), page 19
Piero Morelli, World Class: Present Status and Expected Future Developments [World Class Glider], pages 20-23
Oran W Nicks, Addendum: Report on Visit to Poland to Review PW-5 Progress and Plans [World Class Glider], pages 23-24
James W. Swinnich, NSM: Preserving the History You're Creating [National Soaring Museum], page 26
Colin Pennycuick, Bird's Eye View [Birds], pages 28-31
Gene Hammond, Safety Pins [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings; Maintenance and Improvements; Safety\Preflight], pages 33-34
John Joss, Human -- Nature Sierra Nevada survival time Again [Techniques\Mountain Soaring], pages 36-38
Doug Bell, Survey of the (Single-Place) Used Sailplane Market - 1993 [Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 39-41
Arthur J. Kover, A First Off-Field Landing [Techniques\Outlandings; Oxygen], page 42
George Thelen, Fuzzy Logic for Soaring (Safety Corner), pages 43-44

Marc Arnold, Stemme S-10 in Powered Flight (cover) [Motorgliders\Stemme S-10; Cover]
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
Fernando J. Rueda, Let's Find a Way (to Locate Thermals Like NASA Does Windshear) (Letter) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Meteorology\Wind Shear], page 2
Michael B. Cavanagh, Right Brain vs Left Brain (GPS vs Pilotage) (Letter) [Instruments], page 2
William G. Hill, Alberquerque Soaring, Swimming and Diving Club (At Moriarty Airport) (Letter) [Sites], page 2
Guillermo Salinas Pliego, Mexico Has It All (at Francisco Lobo Airport in Monterrey) (Letter) [International\Sites], pages 2-3
Sterling Starr, Thanks to SSA for Immediate Action (on FAA Moratorium) (Letter) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 3
Wally Raisanen, GPS Advantages (Letter) [Instruments], page 3
Del Blomquist, A Letter (of Thanks for Retrieve Help) to Juliet Pappa from 144 (Letter) [Outlandings; Credits/Appreciation; Espirit de Corps], pages 3-4
Dick Hitt, FAA Accident Prevention Seminar Held (at Bermuda High Soaring) (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Instruction\Ground Schools], page 5
(Mike) Koerner Assumes Presidency of SSA (SSA in Action) [President and President's Report], page 5
Michael Slingluff, Rotax Powered Super Dimona Receives US. Type Certificate (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders\Hoac HK-36R Super Dimona; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 8-9
Jay Darmstadter, Richard A "Old Dog" Wolthers [Obituaries], page 9
Ted Sharp, Unusual Greetings (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], page 9
New Version of the DG-500 Two-Seat Sailplane (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], page 9
Builders Join Together on (Ultralight Cumulus) Motorglider (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders; Ultralights], pages 9-10
William Ard, (1993) Region 8 Contest (Livingston, MT) [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 10-11
James R. Moser, 6th National Soaring Landmark (at Waynesboro, Virginia) Dedicated (SSA in Action) [History; Sites\Waynesboro, Virginia; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], pages 11-12
Colin Pennycuick, Bird's Eye View, Part 2 of 2 [Birds], pages 16-19
Simine Short, A Century of Progress, 100 Years of Gliding and Soaring in Chicagoland: Part 1-Through 1938 [History], pages 20-26
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Stemme S-10 Motorglider [Motorgliders\Stemme S10; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], pages 28-34
Phil Petmecky, Teaching Tow Emergencies [Launching\Aerotow], pages 36-38
George Thelen, Spoilers-A Double-Edged Sword, by Bob Whelan (Safety Corner) [Launching\Aerotow; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], pages 41-43
Nikolai Kresse, Flying the Krosno (advertisement), by Derek Johnson [Sailplanes\Krosno], page 45
Arleen Coleson, FAI Sporting License Renewal, Barograph Calibration, and Course Planning [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 49

Sheila Bouten, Roger McMakin Flying his Schleicher ASW-20 by Guadalupe Peak (cover) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-20; Cover]
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
George Thelen, Thelen Announces (Poetry) Competition (Letter) [Poems and Poetry], page 2
Karen Willat, Strobe Light No Answer (to Unmonitored Spoilers) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 2
Mark Morton, Georgia/Tennessee Race Series Concludes First Season (Letter) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], pages 2-3
Editor, An Apology to the Readers of Soaring Magazine (Letter) [Errata; Publications], page 3
Neal H. Olshan, Shot From Up Top (Letter) [Wave Flying], page 3
Alan Reeter, POST vs AST (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 4,9
Chuck Matson, (Housing Development) Progress and Gliding Can Co-Exist (Letter) [Airports], page 9
James R. Harris, Assistance Requested (in Wave Training) (Letter) [Solicitations; Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 9-10
Kenneth Pruchnick, Objects to Foreign Printer (of Soaring Calendar) (Letter) [Publications; Commentary], page 10
Knut Jorgensen, On Chickens and Buzzards (Letter) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Birds], page 10
Ryan Marschark, A Grateful (Young) PGC Member Responds (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Youth], page 10
Andrew McKittrick, SSA in Action: American Spirit to Fly Down Under (in Australia) [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], page 12
Cyndi Stephenson, Young Eagles in Flight (by named SSA Pilots) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 12
Elsie Johnson, Plans Announced for Soaring Camps (at Andrews-Murphy, NC) (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 12
Best Fest '93 (at Atlanta, GA) (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 12
Results Announced on Contest Rules Committee Election (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 12
Handheld (II Morrow 920) GPS Now Shipping (SSA in Action) [Instruments], pages 12,15
(1993) Region 4 North, Fairfield, PA [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 15-16
Tony Burton, (Accident Analysis) News For Duster Owners (SSA in Action) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Sailplanes\Duster; Homebuilts & Homebuilding], pages 16-17
Glider Flight Instructor Seminar Held (at Hobbs, NM) (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 17
International Vintage Sailplane Meet in USA in 1995 (at Elmira, NY) (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 17-18
The Motorglider Market, An Assessment (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding], pages 18-19
Bob Nady, Getting Approval to Operate at Existing Airports (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 19
J.C. Treager, Limbach Changes Announced (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding], page 19
OSTIV Prizes (SSA in Action) [OSTIV], page 19
Cambridge GPS at the '94 Standard Class Nationals (SSA in Action) [Instruments\GPS], page 20
Trimble Flightmate Pro (GPS) (Product Review) [Instruments\GPS], page 20
Simine Short, A Century of Progress, 100 Years of Gliding and Soaring in Chicagoland: Part 2-To Present [History], pages 21-26
Dave Hudnut, The 1993 Eastern Sailplane Homebuilders Workshop (in Monterey, NY) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], pages 28-31
Gillian Spreckley, Observations of a Back Seat Driver [Competitions], pages 33-34
Mike Vinson, The 1993 Open Class National Championships, (Littlefield, TX), Consistency Pays Off [Competitions\National], pages 36-39
Dean Carswell, The Texas Soaring Association Training Seminars [Instruction\Ground Schools], pages 40-41
George Thelen, Flying Safety as a State of Mind (Inexperience, Hazardous Thoughts and Inspections), by Stan Hall (George Thelen) [Maintenance and Improvements; Safety], pages 42-44
Arleen Coleson, Cameras and Film [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 48

Steve Hines, Bud Schumeier Launching his Siren PIK Motorglider (cover) [Cover]
Angus Thomson, Safety First (in Soaring Magazine Contents) (Letter) [Safety; Publications], page 2
David McVeigh, Questions Use of (Cover) Photo (of a Low Pass) (Letter) [Safety; Publications], page 2
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
Robert Clupper, On Sailplanes and Parachutes (Letter) [Parachutes], page 2
Steele Lipe, Good (Cover) Photo (of a Low Pass), but Bad Example (Letter) [Publications], page 2
Frank A. Zaic, Fond Memories (of the Early Days of Aero Club Albatross) (Letter) [History], pages 2-3
Gerdo Marsch, (Dutch Youth) Needs a Helping Hand (Letter) [Solicitations; Youth], page 3
John B. Leavitt, A Question of (New Sailplane) Price (Letter) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Commentary; Growth], page 3
Chuck Griswold, I'd Rather Do It Myself (Letter) [Growth; Instruments; Wave Flying], pages 3-4
André Volant, A Polish (Soaring) Trip is Possible (Letter) [International\Sites], page 4
Hotel Whiskey (Multi-Seat World Record Holder ASH-25) Has Not Retired (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 5
World News, German Universities Announce Summer Camp (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring Association; International\Sites], page 5
(10,000m) Rope to Pull (Sail)plane into Stratosphere (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 8
(MDM-1) "Quick Brown Fox" (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics; Aerodynamics], page 9
William Malpas, European Junior Gliding Championships Update (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 9-10
Lee Logan, PW-5 (Price) Update (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\PW-5; Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 10
Yasuhiro Yama, Japanese Women's Team Makes Debut (SSA in Action) [Women Soaring Pilots], page 10
II Morrow's Apollo 920-Leader of the Flock (SSA in Action) [Birds; Ultralights], page 10
Some Marriages Are Nearer to Heaven (SSA in Action) [Culture and Tradition; Family], pages 10-11
Strong Trains German Parachute Riggers (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], page 11
James W. Swinnich, Help Preserve Our Heritage (by Properly Documenting Your Activities) (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum], pages 11-12
Jack Wyman, (1993) Region Six Contest (Ionia, MI) [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], page 12
Jim Cole, (1993) Region 4 (South) Contest (New Castle, VA) [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 12, 14
Manfred Reinhardt, XXIV OSTIV Congress, Call for Papers (SSA in Action) [OSTIV], page 14
Bob Wander, Attention SSA Chapters and Business Members (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 15
Bob Nady, SSA Eagle Program and Clubs (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 16
Steve Maier, Easy Going At Hobbs: 1993 Sports Class & Motorglider Championships [Competitions\National], pages 17-22
John Good, Flying at Sugarbush [Sites], pages 24-28
Mike Adams, L'Hotellier Fitting Update [Maintenance and Improvements; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 29-30
Phyllis Wells, 15th Annual Women's Soaring Seminar (at Black Forrest Glider Park) [WSPA], pages 31-34
Guy Ford Byars, A Computer Information (Bulletin Board) Service for the Soaring Society of America [Computers and the Internet], pages 35-37
Linn Buell and Jan Scott, Foreign Soarin' The 21st International Vintage Glider Rally (at the Wasserkuppe) [Vintage Aircraft; International\Sites], pages 38-42
Arleen Coleson, For 1994 Soaring Awards [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 44
George Thelen, Canopies (Opening on Tow), by Gary Reed and Garrett Calhoun (Safety Corner) [Safety\Launching\Aerotows; Canopies], pages 45-46

Joe Steinhauser, May 1951 Photo of a Schweizer 2-22, 1-23, and a Cinema Awaiting Tows at ChicagoLand Airport (cover) [Cover]
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
John A. Carter, More on a Take-Off Drill (Leave Access Cover in Cockpit Until Positive Control Check Completed) (Letter) [Preflight], page 2
Justin Wills, Soaring and New Technology (GPS at Kiwiglide 94) (Letter) [Instruments], pages 2-3
Dean Carswell, To Turn (After a Rope Break) - Now, Later or Ever? (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 3
John H. Campbell, More Thanks (to Members) for (Their Youth Support) Effort (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Youth], page 3
Hans Disma, (Is the Russia 2) Another Phonix? (Letter) [Sailplanes\Russia AC-4; History], pages 3-4
Billy Singleton, Soaring (Laisater TG-4A) Exhibit Donated to (Southern Museum of Flight, a Birminghanm, AL) Museum (Letter) [Museums], page 4
Bob Whittcomb, A Fitting End to "Old Dog's" (Richard A. Wolthers) Story (Letter) [Obituaries], pages 4,8
Roy D. Clark, Jr., (Sailplane Airspeeds) a Useful Addition (Letter) [Preflight], page 8
1993 Kolstad Scholarship Winner Announced (Joe Walter) (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], pages 9-10
1994 Kolstad Scholarship Winners Announced (Robert Paul Sabino and James R. Brown) (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], pages 9-10
Annette Reichmann, Barron Hilton Cup Winners [Awards\Hilton Cup], page 11
50 Years After D-Day (SSA in Action) [History], page 11
Robert Lee Moore, Dezso "Dez" Kelemen [Obituaries], pages 11-12
Icom's IC-A21 (Handheld Transceiver) (New Products) [Equipment\Radios], page 12
Carol Moe Fagan, Reunion Scheduled for Crystal Soaring (SSA in Action) [Sites], pages 12-13
Bob Nady, Welcome to a Brand New Club (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 13
Gross Sky Ghost (Youth Achievement) Award Nominations Being Accepted (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 13
Judy Lincoln, For Fiscal Year Ending October 31, 1993 [Soaring Society of America\Annual Report], pages 15-19
Mike Koerner, SSA President's Report [Soaring Society of America\President], page 19
Margaret Rambie, Pilots Pelted-By Snow? in Uavlde? [Competitions\National], page 23
Mark Huffstutler, 1993 Standard Class Nationals (Uvalde, TX) Contest Report [Competitions\National], pages 21-26
Richard H. Johnson and Sharon Smith, A Flight Test Evaluation of the SZD-50-3 Puchacz 2-Place Sailplane [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\SZD 50-3 "Puchacz"], pages 29-32
Sharon Smith, An Instructor's Viewpoint of the Puchacz [Training\Flight Instructors; Sailplanes\SZD 50-3 "Puchacz"], page 31
Bob Wander, A Sampling of the (Newcomer's Negative) Comments [Growth], page 34
Bob Wander, Gliderport Hospitality, The Cold Shoulder, pages 33-35
Christian Ravel, The (1936 French) AVIA 41P [Sailplanes\AVAI 41P; History; Vintage Aircraft], pages 37-38
George Moffat, POST Problems and Solutions [Competitions\Post Tasks], page 39
George Thelen, Positive Control Checks, by Bob Whelan (Safety Corner) [Safety\Preflight], pages 41-43
Arleen Coleson, State Soaring Record Forms Revisited [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 44

Stephen Nesser, Watercolor of Red Tail Hawk in Flight with a Puchacz (cover) [Cover]
Dan Pierson, Looking for Diamant Owners (to Celebrate Design) (Letter) [Solicitations], page 2
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
Wolfgang Siegel, America's Oldest Glider (the Baker-McMillen CADET) Ready For Takeoff (Letter) [Vintage Aircraft], page 2
Mick Westbrook, Price (Question by Leavitt) Not the Point (Letter) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Commentary], pages 2-3
Mark Palmer, It Was a Great (Minden Summer Wave) Day! (Letter) [Wave Flying], page 3
Parmeet Kalra, A Chance to Promote the Sport (Donate Old Issues to Those Less Fortunate) (Letter) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine\Reprints and Back Issues; Solicitations; Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 3
Elmer Mooring, Mach 15 Glider (in Safety Corner)! Oops (on Sink Rate Units)! (Letter) [Errata], page 4
Flore Lambelin, (Youth) Willing To Trade (Homes) (Letter) [Solicitations; Youth], page 4
Orv Knarr, Remembering a Friend (Milton G. Johnson) (Letter) [Obituaries], page 4
Willi Jausch, Can You Recall (Hoedmaker's Gliding School in Germany)? (Letter) [International\Sites], page 4
Gary Kemp, Insurance Changes Announced (Addition of Engine Tear Down Option) (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 5
Karl Striedieck, (1994) Contest Rules and Procedures Changed (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 5
Joe Volmar, (Adrian Soaring Club) Air Show Zealots (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], pages 5-6
Recruitment Awards Given at (1994) Convention (SSA in Action) [Conventions], pages 6,9
Wilhelm Dirks, Glaser-Dirks DG-800B (MWAE Engine is Quieter) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 9-10
Linda Mae Draper, New Zealand (Sight-seeing) Tour Package Offered (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 10
John Good, Club Class an Experiment for the 1994 Contest Season (SSA in Action) [Competitions], pages 10-11
Group Genesis and BRS Make Announcement (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Genesis I], pages 11-12
Bob Nady, Spin Experience Attracts Mythical Power Pilot (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 12
The National Soaring Museum: 25 Years of Flight and Still Climbing (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum], pages 13-15
EW Barograph and GPS Recorder (New Products) [Instruments], pages 14-15
Don Crawford, Lorne Catlin [Obituaries], page 16
Brad Ruda, SSA '94 - a Chicago Affair [Conventions], pages 19-22
Brad Ruda, SSA '94 Temporary Postal Station [Conventions], page 21
Brad Ruda, Promoting Soaring - SSA '94 [Conventions; Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 22
Chuck O'Mahony, Weather or Not [Conventions], pages 23-26
Allen R. Silver, The Acid Mesh Problem Revisited [Parachutes], pages 27-28
Aland Adams, A Pilot's View of Soaring Montana! [Techniques\Mountain Soaring], pages 29, 32-34
William Ard, An Invitation.. ...to Soar Montana! [Sites; Techniques\Mountain Soaring], pages 32-33
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Schleicher ASW-24W [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-24W], pages 35-38
Arleen Coleson, Turnpoint Selection [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 42
George Thelen, Living In.. a Vacuum (Tube)(, Airspace and Communications Ground School at Home)! (Safety Corner) [Airspace; Communications; Instruction\Ground Schools], pages 43-47

Dereesa Purtell, Grob 103 Twin III SL Launching Over Aspen, CO (cover) [Cover]
Wilhelm Dirks, DG-800 Now LBA Type Certified (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages by Wilhelm Dirks, pp. 9-10
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
Edward Slater, Help Preserve Torrey Pines (CA) (Letter) [Sites], page 2
Eric Striedieck, Sees Cover Shot (of a Low Pass) Differently (Letter) [Safety\Patterns and Landings; Publications], page 2
John Stockwell, Says It's a Bum Rap (to Avoid Foreign Printers) (Letter) [Publications; Commentary], page 2
Paul Oldershaw, Another Tie Noted (in 1935 US Nationals) (Letter) [History; Competitions], page 2
Tony Burton, Not Suprised at Tie Score (for 1993 Standard Class Nationals) (Letter) [Competitions\National], page 2
William Bardick, More Than Meets the Eye (Letter) [Publications; Patterns and Landings], pages 2-3
Thomas Cassetta, Say No Sometimes (to Instruction Flight for No Reason) (Letter) [Instruction], pages 3-4
Arthur Illiano, Jr., Has an Idea (for Spoiler Alarm) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 4
Mark Holliday, Spoilers and Tows Discussed (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 4
Phil Petmecky, Author Responds to (Carswell) Comments (on Author's Article) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 4-5
Cyndi Stephenson, Call for Proposals on 1996 Contest Sites (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 6
James W. Swinnich, Happenings at the National Soaring Museum (MacCready Presentation and 21st Ralph S. Barnaby Lecture by Stann Hall) (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum], page 6
Sterling Starr, Montana Calls Competition Pilots (to 1994 15-Meter Nationals) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 6
Tim Smith, New Sailplane Desk Ornament (Model That Responds to Joystick) (SSA in Action) [Models], page 9
Washington (State) Barograph Center Changes (to Airtech Instrument) (SSA in Action) [Instruments], page 9
William Malpas, International News, From France to Corsica Again (SSA in Action) [Cross Country Soaring], page 10
FAI 1000 KM Diplomas (Now Total 244) (SSA in Action) [Awards\1000 Kilometer Flights], page 10
George Nuse, Georgia Clubs Unite (Atlanta Soaring Club into Mid-Georgia Soaring Association) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], pages 10-11
John H. Campbell, Student Memberships (at $22/Year) Are Attractive (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], page 11
Michael Steckner, New Product Review - Lift/Director 100 Variometer (SSA in Action) [Instruments], page 11
Dent Brome, Bob Fitch [Obituaries], page 13
Doug Jacobs, Good-bye, Old Friend (Bob Fitch) [Obituaries], page 13
Bob Nady, CAP and NSF Solo Eleven (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 14
Derek Piggott, Landings (with a Flexible Base Leg) [Techniques\Patterns and Landings], pages 15-16
Dean Carswell and Richard H. Johnson, Additional Spin Testing of the SZD-50-3 Puchacz Trainer [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\SZD 50-3 "Puchacz"], pages 17-20
Dean Carswell, A Senior Flight Instructor's Comments (on the Puchacz) [Sailplanes\ZD 50-3 "Puchacz"], page 19
Linda Charlton, Voyage of the Mosquito (Repair Surprises and Trailering) [Trailers; Maintenance and Improvements; Preflight], pages 21-24
Aleksandr Kudinov, The Russian Soaring Experience [International\Sites], pages 25-28
André Jansen and Wolfgang Lieff, Project AK-8: German Students Pioneer New Ways in the Design and Manufacture of Gliders [Youth; Sailplanes\Akaflieg Karlsruhe Ak-8; Sailplane Design], pages 29-32
Peter C. King, Shock Absorbers.. Or Why The One to Worry About is Not on Your Trailer! [Trailers], page 33
Peter King, Shock Absorbers.. Or Why The One to Worry About is Not on Your Trailer! [Maintenance and Improvements], page 33
Billy J. Singleton, Use and Abuse of Checklists [Safety\Checklists], page 35
Deressa Purtell, Soaring Photo Safari.. Aspen, Colorado Style! [Photography], pages 37-38
Arleen Coleson, What Do I Need to Fly for Badges? [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 40
George Thelen, Lost in the Ozone-Again (by the Magnetic Compass), by Dan Gudgel (Safety Corner) [Safety\Instruction], pages 43-48

Phil Snider, Bruce Fox in L-33 Solo with Sunburst Wings (cover) [Cover]
Chuck O'Mahony, An Oversight Corrected (on Hatcher Trophy Craftsman) (Letter) [Awards\Hatcher; Errata], page 2
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
John Bender, What a (87th) Birthday! (Letter) [Seniors], page 2
John Potter, He Found a Positive Welcome (at the Soaring Club of Houston) (Letter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 2
Russ Gritzo, One of Several Responses (to Assist Kalra and Indian Soaring) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 2
Wil Schuemann, Thoughts on (Revitalizing) Competition (Letter) [Competitions], pages 2-3
Roy Cross, Could It Be (Frank Zaic Wrote Modellers Frank Zaic Year Book)? (Letter) [History], pages 3-4
Dick Larsen, In-Flight Emergency (with Sun-Block in the Eyes) Encountered (Letter) [Medical Condition; Pilot Comfort], page 4
Steven Nichols, Thanks for the (Schempp-Hirth Factory) Help (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Maintenance and Improvements], page 4
Jeanne Thivierge, Happy Birthday to You (Luke Thivierge - Solo at 14)! [Youth; Family], pages 5-6
William M. Smoak, Another Possible Member (My Ten-Year-Old Son) (Letter) [Family; Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 6
Jean Wilson, Some People Hear the Music (Every Time They Fly!) (Letter) [Physiology], pages 7-8
Charlie Spratt, Shaking Off the Snow, The 1994 Senior Nationals (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National\Seniors], page 9
James W. Swinnich, (Scouting) Youth at the National Soaring Museum (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum; Youth], pages 9-11
International News, An Ejection Seat for the Sailplane Pilot (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], pages 11,13
Call for SSA (1998) Convention Sponsor, Don Kawal (SSA in Action) [Conventions], page 13
Dresser Introduces New Tire (SSA in Action) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 13
Nutmeg Soaring Meet to be in (Springfield,) Vermont (SSA in Action) [Errata], page 13
Tow Launch System(s of San Antonio, TX New Features) Update (SSA in Action) [Ground Launch], pages 13-14
James Berry, Weather Service Company (Doppler Radar from Accu-Weather) Update (SSA in Action) [Meteorology], page 14
FAA Announces Action Plan (to Promote an Economic Upturn of Aviation) (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 14-15
J.H. Volmar, (Adrian) Soaring Club Celebrates 60th Birthday (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 15
Gus Briegleb, Eugart Yerian [Obituaries], pages 15-16
Bob Nady, Safety Sentinel for Your Club (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 16
John Campbell, SSA Announces "Cadet Youth Flight Scholarship" (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 16
Wilhelm Dirks, The DG-303 Elan from Glaser-Dirks (Announced) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], page 17
Sun Protection Apparel (New Products) [Medical Condition; Cockpit], page 17
Jim Payne, Limited Flying Qualities Evaluation of the American Falcon [Sailplanes\American Falcon; Pilot Reports], pages 18,20,22
Jim Payne, Limited Flying Qualities Evaluation of the American Spirit [Pilot Reports; Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], pages 19,21,23
William Malpas, Let's Put a Little Engine on It? [Motorgliding], pages 25-30
Charles Lindsay and Tim Sobol, Atmospheric Stability Analysis System (ASAS) Evaluation [Meteorology], pages 31-33
Kevin Renshaw, Wetted Area and L/D [Aerodynamics], pages 35-38
Phil Petmecky, Recruiting New Members and How to Keep 'em! [Growth], pages 39-41
Karl H. Striedieck, Attitude Problems (from No Elevator Control) [Safety; Patterns and Landings; Instruction; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 43-44
George Thelen, Pavlov's Dogs (Bad Habits and Good Habits) (Safety Corner) [Physiology], pages 47-48
Arleen Coleson, Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines!! [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 50

John H. Campbell, BFSS (Black Forest Soaring Society) Hosts Explorer (Scout)s (Letter) [Youth], pages P. 2
Mark Montague, Bob Barber Adorned with Multi-Colored Cap Awaiting a Tow on Asphalt in his Mosquito with Canopy Open (cover) [Cover]
Andy Magyar, Where Are the Women? (Letter) [Women Soaring Pilots], page 2
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
John M. Cone, Spoiler Annunciator (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 2
Stephen DuPont, Comment on "Safety Corner" (Compass Topic) (Letter) [Instruction], pages 2-3
Chuck Jamieson, Says No To Open Dive Brake (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 3
Juan Batch, Let's Always Keep It (the Low Pass a) Safe (Altitude) (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], pages 3-4
Dorthy Herzberg, Turned on (by Cleveland Soaring Society) (Letter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 4
Jim Mara, Says No to Saying No (to Instruction Flight for No Reason) (Letter) [Instruction], page 4
Steven J. King, Responds to (Striedieck) Low Pass Letter (Letter) [Techniques\Patterns and Landings], page 4
John Campbell, SSA in Action: SSA Boosts AV-ED (by Getting Involved with Education Groups) [Aerospace Education], pages 15-16
Frauke Elber, SSA in Action: SSA At Aerospace Teacher Convention (NCASE) [Aerospace Education], page 16
Paul A. Schweizer, The Last Founder of SSA Has Died (Augustine Charles Haller) [Obituaries], page 16
Robert Davis, Walter A. Bearden [Obituaries], pages 16-17
Dick Kenyon, Mark Bottino [Obituaries], page 17
Raul Blacksten, Frank Gross Restoration Award (for a Laister-Kauffman TG-4a) (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft; Awards\Gross], page 17
From the FAI, Gliding, Three Men, One Record (SSA in Action) [Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 17
Peter J. Kelly, Jr., New Soaring Site (Lagoon Valley Soaring Williams, CA) Has Spectacular Soaring (SSA in Action) [Sites], pages 17-18
Simine Short, Another "Young Eagle" Launched (by Chicago Glider Club) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Youth], page 20
Bob Nady, Getting and Keeping New Members, Also Instructors, and Safety (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 21
Electronic Battery Saver (New Products) [Equipment\Batteries], page 21
Bob Wander, Gliderport Hospitality, Ask Me About Soaring, pages 23-24
Simine Short and Jim Crisp, The First 'Real' United States Glider Stamp & WWII Troup Glider Flying Remembered by a Glider Pilot, Carrying Souvenir Glider Mail on First Day of Issue! [Stamps; History; Promotions; Aerospace Education], pages 25-28
Jack Olson, (Bottineau, ND) a Site for Soar Eyes [Expeditions], pages 29-32
Derek Johnson, Auto Tow (with a Pickup Truck) [Launching\Ground Launch], pages 33-34
Sterling Dare and Howard Burgess, US Army Air Corps - "Glider Invitational" Lawrence-Maxim Airfield, North Carolina - 1942 [Humor; History], pages 36-37
Ed Jones, Zen and the Art of Soaring [Psychology], page 38
Arleen Coleson, Who is An Official Observer? [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 41
Debbie Beuttler, Once Upon a Wave [Poems and Poetry], page 46
James R. Harris, State of Mind [Poems and Poetry], page 46
George Thelen, Poetry Contest (A break from the normal routine) (Safety Corner) [Poems and Poetry], pages 45-50
Gren Seibels, The Rime of the Ancient Soaring Pilot [Poems and Poetry], page 50

Jay Guerrero, Cliff Oliver in a Cirrus Above the Clouds and Beneath a Star Burst Sun (cover) [Sailplanes\Cirrus; Cover]
Bob Root, Caesar Creek's Fountain of Youth (Letter) [Seniors], page 2
Jim Jenista, Goodbye to an Old Friend (the Prue 160) (Letter) [Preflight; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 2
Geoffrey D. Woodward, He's Upset (at Eric and William's Banter) (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], pages 2-3
Carsten Leuters, He (German Pilot) Wants to Soar the West (Letter) [Solicitations], page 3
Jim McCarthy, Wants to Know Where the (Mitchell) A-10 Silver Eagle Was (Letter) [Ultralights; Motorgliding], page 3
William Baird, Youngest Member (of Southern Eagles, Jonathan Baird) Makes Solo Flight (on 14th Birthday) (Letter) [Launching\Ground Launch; Youth; Family], pages 3-4
Eric Greenwell, Wants Advice on Radio and Antenna (Letter) [Equipment\Radios], page 4
Knut Kjenslie, An Older Pilot (Francis Kalinowski) Still Logs Lots of Hours (Letter) [Seniors], page 6
Sport Aviation (of IA) Offers Neat Camping Experience (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 6,9
James W. Swinnich, Whitney and Soaring (Youth Scholarship Award) (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum; Awards\Youth; Youth], pages 9-10
Bob Nady, Using SSA Rebate to Clubs Sepatately (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 10
Yasuhiro Yama, My Dream to Fly Again (After Hang Gliding Accident) Comes True (SSA in Action) [Handicapped Accomplishments], page 11
1994 Region 11 Soaring Championships Come to Crazy Creek [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 10-16
Ultralight Motorglider Mini Stratton D-7 (SSA in Action) [Ultralights; Motorgliding], page 17
Professor Ewald and Christof Reuter, Akaflieg Darmstadt and the D-41 [Sailplane Design; Sailplanes\Akaflieg Darnstadt D-41], pages 19-22
Steve Nichols, Some Thoughts on Landing in High Wind Conditions [Patterns and Landings], pages 23-25
Coren D. Termal, Small Can Be Beautiful, The 7th Annual VSA Western Regatta [Vintage Aircraft], pages 27-29
Thomas Knauff, The Invention of the Rudder [Aerodynamics; Instruction], page 30
Andy Holoubek, The Crystal Squadron -(+2?) [Awards\Badge Flights; Cross Country Soaring], pages 31-32
Jorge Castillo, Freedom at Ten Thousand Feet [Techniques\Mountain Soaring], pages 33-37
Arleen Coleson, Camera Procedures [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 42
George Thelen, The Nuts and Bolts of Soaring, by Elaine Cutri (Safety Corner) [Maintenance and Improvements], pages 43-48

Steve Hines, Collage Featuring Les Horvath's Nimbus 3 Dumping Water Ballast at WSC91 (cover) [Cover]
Phil Frisby, Misfortune Strikes South Africa Group (Letter) [International\Sites], page 2
Skip Atwell, Good Time at Wabash Valley (Soaring Association in Lawrenceville, IL) (Letter) [Sites], pages 2-3
Ed Byars, On Dive Brakes and Baseball Caps (Letter) [Preflight; Launching\Aerotow; Checklists; Medical Condition], page 3
Carlton J. Walker, Jr., A Soaring Experience - Holland Style (Letter) [International\Sites], pages 3-4
Bill Yancey, (Release by Bob Hupe in Minden from) Sailplane Prison (Without Lift in Kansas City) (Letter) [Sites], pages 5-6
Bill Yancey, Sailplane Prison (ie. Without Lift) (Letter) [Commentary], pages 5-6
Elsie F. Johnson, Correction Noted (Photo from Krosno KRO-3A, not a PW-5) (Letter) [Errata], page 6
Marco Antonio, (Brazilian Student Seeks to Correspond with) Friends of SSA (Letter) [Growth; Youth; Solicitations], page 6
Roland Herwig, Aviation Exploring Update (Scouts Can Fly) (Letter) [Youth], page 6
Steve Newfield, Soaring for Growth: a Game of Stick and Rudder (Letter) [Growth; Instruction], page 6
Klaus Holinghaus Dies in Glider Crash in Swiss Alps [Obituaries], page 8
Raul Blacksten, One Score Years, Thirty Score Members: VSA Turns Twenty (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 8-9
Gerhard Waibel, Changes Highlighted in ASW-24B (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-24B], pages 10-11
Roger Archey, Apollo 920 GPS at Region 11 Contest (SSA in Action) [Instruments\GPS], pages 11-12
Wilhelm Dirks, Maiden Flight of the DG-800B (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 12, 14, 16
Skip Hockman, Genesis I Sailplane in Design News Magazine (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Genesis I; Publications], pages 16-17
Bob Nady, Trying a New Location, Visiting Other Clubs When Travelling (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 17
Pete Williams, SLSPA-A Status Report (275 Members Strong) (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding], pages 17-18
Steve Franklin, The 1994 National Motorgliding Championships [Competitions\National\Motorgliding; Poems and Poetry], pages 19-23
1994 National Standard Class Championships (Scoresheet) [competitions\National], page 21
Gary Kemp, 1994 Sports Class Nationals, Montague, CA [competitions\National], pages 24-26
Brian E. Thompson and W. Alex Friess, Rensselaer's Third Sailplane-The RP-3, Progress Report [Sailplanes\Rensselaer RP-3; Sailplane Design], pages 27-29
William Malpas, Let's Go on Safari (for a New Experience and Soaring Promotion) [Promotions; Aerospace Education; Expeditions], pages 33-37
Albert Uster, The Development of the Moswey Series [Vintage Aircraft], pages 38-39
Arleen Coleson, Silver Distance [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 44
George Thelen, Preaching to the Choir (About Incidents) (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Physiology], pages 46-48

Bill Anderson, Sunlight through the Wings of a Baby Bowlus at a Vintage Sailplane Meet (cover) [Cover]
Hal Marcus, Safety Lacking at Airshow (Flight with Tail Dolly Attached) (Letter) [Preflight], page 2
John W. Glendening, Help (with Cloudstreet Details) Being Asked For (Letter) [Solicitations; Meteorology], page 2
King Povenmire, (Safety Corner) Poetry Decision Questioned (Letter) [Poems and Poetry], page 2
R.H. Swift, Thanks for the Memories (of Military Gliding) (Letter) [History], page 2
Jack McRae, Wilbur it is (, Not Wilber)! (Letter) [Errata; Aerodynamics], page 3
Lars Helmersson, Induced Drag of the AK-8 Project Clarified (Letter) [Sailplane Design; Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Akaflieg Karlsruhe Ak-8], page 3
Paul Halstead, Get Out of the Cold (Come to Seminole-Lake Gliderport, FL) [Sites], page 3
T.R. Beasley, Wants (Computer Records) Information for Club (Letter) [Computers and the Internet; Solicitations], page 3
R.F. Whelan, One Question, One Quibble (with Ewald and Reuter Article) (Letter) [Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Akaflieg Darnstadt D-41], pages 3-4
Richard H. Johnson, (Note to R.F.Whelan's Letter) (Letter) [Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Akaflieg Darnstadt D-41], page 4
Larry Kampa, He Found Montana (Letter) [Sites], pages 4,6
Larry Nicholson, Lithuania Was Fun (Letter) [International\Sites], page 6
Richard H. Johnson, Recommended Aerotowing and Release Procedures (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 6,9
Richard Benbough, Missing Bowlus-Nelson Motorglider (Letter) [Solicitations; Vintage Aircraft], page 9
Mark S. Graham, Remembers Caesar Creek (Forty Years Ago) (Letter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], pages 9-10
William G. Hill, An Open Letter to FAA Administrator David Hinson and the SSA Membership (About Airspace) (Letter) [SSA Membership; Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 10-12
Ivan C. Snell, Another Heart Touched (by Hugh Whitney and Leigh Egbert) (Letter) [Obituaries], pages 12,14
B.J. Butler, Had Great Soaring Vacation (at Seminole-Lake, FL and Walterboro, SC and did painting to prove it) (Letter) [Art; Sites], page 14
Knut Kjenslie, First Solo for All Ages (Three Generations at Seminole-Lake, FL) (Letter) [Family], page 14
Les Sebald, Angel Flight? (Letter) [Photography], page 14
Doug Bremner, Takes Exception to (Jamieson's) Letter (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 14-15
Irving Taylor, No Low Passes (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 15
Ken Barroll, World's Largest Glider (Boeing 747 "Spirit of Everett") (Letter) [Aerodynamics], page 15
Jim Mara, Keep It (the Cockpit) Simple (Letter) [Techniques\Patterns and Landings; Launching\Aerotow; Cockpit], pages 15-16
Ken Bernard, Great Vacation (at High Country Soaring) (Letter) [Sites], page 17
Ken Bernard, Wants Information on Evolution of Classes (Letter) [Competitions], page 17
Sean T. Braxton, Thank You Turf Soaring (Letter) [Sites], page 17
Call For (Aviation Psychology) Papers (SSA in Action) [Psychology], page 18
Tom Knauff, Wedekind Safety Sleeve Available (SSA in Action) [Maintenance and Improvements; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 18-19
Janice Maupin, Jim Maupin [Obituaries], page 19
Elder Statesmen of Aviation Elected (William S. Ivans and Richard E. Schreder by NAA) (SSA in Action) [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], page 19
James W. Swinnich, The National Soaring Museum Director's Report to the SSA Membership (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum], pages 19-20
Steve Smith, Status Report from the SSA Contest Rules Committee (SSA in Action) [Competitions], pages 20-21
Bob Nady, Club/Chapter Sessions at Convention, Display of Brochures (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 21
Dean Carswell, Texas Soaring Association's 1994 Training Seminar (SSA in Action) [Launching\Ground Schools], page 21
Ed Byars, Klaus Holinghaus [Obituaries], page 22
Chuck O'Mahony, Preview of Paradise.. Soaring Style (Flying M Ranch in Nevada) [Sites], pages 23-28
Oran W. Nicks, The PW-5 World Class Glider as a One-Design Configuration [World Class Glider; Competitions], pages 29-32
George Thelen, on Waves (Safety Corner) [Safety; Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 33-36
Arleen Coleson, Electronic Barograph Approval Procedures [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 44

Craig Stanford, Diane Stanford Flying Her Red and Yellow Schweizer 1-34R (cover) [Cover]
Bill Reuland, Has Magazines to Give Away (Letter) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine\Reprints and Back Issues], page 2
Dave Bradley, (Philadelphia Glider Council) Has Youth Program That Works (Letter) [Youth], page 2
Lawrence Kampa, Jr., Oshkosh Had a Part of Glider History (Letter) [History], page 2
Phil Petmecky, Adding "E" mergency to Checklists (Letter) [Checklists], page 2
Bill Dehon, Showing Off (in the Pattern) Can Be Hazardous (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], pages 2-3
Charlie Bourget, 12-Meter Sailplanes and the World Class Competition (Letter) [Competitions; Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 3-4
Hans-Werner Grosse, Safety and Sport at the World Championships (Letter, Safety Corner) [International; Safety], pages 4,6,9
John W. Glendening, The Wrights and the Rudder (Letter) [Aerodynamics], page 4
D.C. Unwin, Anyone Have a Motorglider for Rent? (Letter) [Solicitations; Motorgliding], page 9
Frank J. Cherne, III, Chad Poland (Letter) [Obituaries], page 9
Frank J. Cherne, III, Earl Butler (Letter) [Obituaries], page 9
Frank J. Cherne, III, anonymous with glider lapel pin (Letter) [Obituaries], page 9
Pat Costello, Thanks for the Past Ten Years (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Insurance], page 9
Stephen J. Lindberg, He Likes to Fly (14-Year Old Nels Lindberg) (Letter) [Youth; Family], page 9
Bob Wander, SSA at Oshkosh (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 11
Mike Adams, More on Wedekind Safety Sleeve (SSA in Action) [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings; Maintenance and Improvements], page 11
Jeff Miller, He (Howard Blossom) Gave his Child a Home (SSA in Action) [Seniors; People\Howard Blossom], pages 11-12
George Thelen, Glider Pilots Participate in the (FAA) '94 Poker Run, by Frank Reid (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety], pages 12,14
Howard Burr, SHA Western Workshop (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], pages 14-15
PW-5 Agreement Signed by FAI (SSA in Action) [World Class Glider], page 15
Andy McKittrick, SSA in Action: American Spirit XL Racer Nears Completion [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], pages 15-16
Norman H. Ellison, (1994) Region Eight Contest (Ephrata, WA) [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 16,18
Al Santilli, (1994) Region 9 Championships (Hobbs, NM) [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 19-20
Bob Nady, Why We Like to Fly Gliders (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 23
New Products: Protection for Your Sailplane (Solar Ventilators) (SSA in Action) [Trailers], page 23
New Products: Exercise Your Decision Making (with Competition Training System) (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], pages 23-24
New Products: Soaring Innovations Introduces the Glide Navigator (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], page 24
William Ard, Montana Soaring-the 1994 15-Meter Nationals at Livingston, Montana [Competitions\National], pages 25-30
Jim Short, A Moratorium on (Importing) My Glider? [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 31-34
Jim Short, Licensing Non-US Type Certificated Sailplanes in the Experimental Air Racing and/or Exhibition Categories [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 33
Peter C. King, Why Whisky Tango Didn't Go Over There [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Open Cirrus], page 35
George Thelen, (Goodbye to) Niner!, by Chris O'Callaghan (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], pages 38-40
Arleen Coleson, Procedures for Use of the Electronic Barograph [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 46

John Heiney, Harold Stephens Flies a Schempp-Hirth Jantar Standard Invertedabove Hemet, CA (cover) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Jantar; Cover]
Jamie Alexander, A 1-25, or a 2-33 (Photo)? (Letter) [Errata], page 2
Jason J. Piper, History of (Phoebus s/n 732) Sailplane Wanted (Letter) [Solicitations], page 2
Pete Williams, (Sailplane Operations - A) Power Pilot's Briefing Available (Letter) [Airports], page 2
Frank Wicks, When a Rudder is Not Needed (Letter) [Aerodynamics], pages 2-3
Bill Rogers, Check Out for Sun Damage (Letter) [Canopies; Reflected Rays], page 3
Bob Wander, NTSB in Attendance At Gliding Seminar (Letter) [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 3
Bret Willat, Word from an Operator (on Pilot Responsibility) (Letter) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Handicapped Accomplishments], page 3
Edward Slater, Thanks to (Sheriff's Search and Rescue) Volunteer Group (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], pages 3-4
Richard S. Klarich, Thanks to CSA (Colorado Soaring Association) for Hosting (a Collegiate) Event (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring Association], page 4
(Dudley Mattson is first recipient of "Old Buzzard Trophy" at 1994 1-26 Championships) [Seniors], page 4
Walter Setz, Has Refresher of (Military Gliding) Memories (Letter) [History], pages 4,6
(Oscar Boesch does Sailplane Aerobatic Routine at Oshkosh '94) [Aerobatics; Aerodynamics], page 6
Nina Galen, Has Trade to Offer (Cottage at Martha's Vineyard) (Letter) [Solicitations], pages 6-7
Bernald Smith, (Pilot Safety) Seminar at Reno95 (Convention) (SSA in Action) [Conventions], page 9
Cyndi Stephenson, New Rules Committee Members Named (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 9
Bernald Smith, More Plans on Reno95 (Convention) (SSA in Action) [Conventions], pages 9-10
Dave Hudnut, 1994 Eastern Sailplane Homebuilders Workshop (at Kutztown, PA) (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], pages 10-11
David Habercom, World Class Soaring Association Self-Launches (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], pages 11-12, 14
Peter Masak, Scimitar Has Maiden Voyage (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Scimitar 1], pages 14-15
Elmer Mooring, A New Travelling Trophy in Reverse [Awards], page 15
Keith Beardslee, Joe Scott [Obituaries], page 16
Diamant 30th Anniversary a Success (location unknown) (SSA in Action) [History], page 16
Dean Forney, Laurie Moreau [Obituaries], pages 16-17
Billy Singleton, Jack Dunwoody [Obituaries], page 17
Juanita R. Zering, Michael James Zering [Obituaries], page 17
W.C. Bryan, John N. Nowak [Obituaries], page 17
Robert L. Harris, Central Jersey Soaring Club at Work (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], pages 17-18
Peter Bacque, Young Eagles Fly in Virginia (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 18
Breathing New Life into Soaring (in Spartanburg, SC) (SSA in Action) [Airports], page 18
Jim Smolen, Region 6 North Contest (Ionia, MI) - 1994 (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 18-19
New Product Announcement (Private Pilot Written Computer Tutorial) (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)\Licenses\Pilot Certification; Computers and the Internet], page 19
Bob Nady, Club Red Tape and the Enthusiasm of a New Member (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 20
Mat Redsell, Group Genesis [Sailplanes\Genesis I], pages 23-26
Dave Noyes, (1000-km) Straight Out (from Galion, OH) to Cape Cod [Awards\1000 Kilometer Flights], pages 27-28
Richard H. Johnson, Are Your Turbulators Too Large?, Part 1, Winglets [Aerodynamics; Winglets], pages 29-31
Thomas MacJarrett, IRAC: Instructor's Risk Assessment Card [Instruction], page 32
Phil Bucher, Building the American Falcon Kit [Sailplanes\American Falcon; Maintenance and Improvements], pages 33-35
Jason Gregg, A New Format for Glider Racing (GPS only) [Competitions], pages 36-37
Donald D. Engen, The Soaring Society of America in the Nation's Head Shed [Credits/Appreciation], page 39
Larry Sanderson, The Soaring Society of America, Inc- 63 Years of Service [Credits/Appreciation; Soaring Society of America\President's Report], pages 38-40
Larry Sanderson, Where Does the SSA Do Business? [Soaring Society of America\President's Report], page 39
Sterling Starr, The Soaring Society of America From My Personal Perspective [Credits/Appreciation], page 40
SSA and CompuServe [Computers and the Internet], page 40
George Thelen, Monkeys Can Fall From Trees (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], pages 41-43
Arleen Coleson, Who's Responsible? [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 46

Eric M. Eknes, The Early Morning Sun Backlights a Polish Krosno KRO-3a at Andrews-Murphy Airport in North Carolina (cover) [Cover]
Chuck Jamieson, Still says his way (Spoilers never open) is Best (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 2
Roland Laning, Had a Great Vacation (at Sundance Aviation, Moriarty, NM) (Letter) [Sites], page 2
Shawn Kinckerbocker, Another Young Eagle (Chad Knickerbocker) is Taking to the Skies (Letter) [Youth; Family], pages 2-3
Richard Hutchinson, Modern Maturity (Alex Gray, 70+ Years) (Letter) [Seniors], page 3
Ron Ridenour, Soaring Spans the Gap (Jason Allind Solos at 14) (Letter) [Family], page 3
Lee Bradshaw, More on the Rudder and the Yaw String (Letter) [Aerodynamics], pages 3-4
David MacVeigh, Has No Complaints (of Mallettec Minivario) (Letter) [Instruments], page 4
Dick Housman, Granson Has Own Opinion (Letter) [Literature\Poems and Poetry], page 4
Greg R. Stanfield, Hurling Alert (Letter) [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings; Maintenance and Improvements], page 4
Rexford Cullen, These Boots Were Made for Flying (Letter) [Cockpit], page 4
Stan Jenkins, Seeks Advice on Sailplane Purchase (Letter) [Growth], pages 4,6
Fredrick Voltz, World Classy (That Russia AC-4)! (Letter) [Sailplanes\Russia AC-4], page 6
Steven A. Sutnick, Member (Bill Willis) is Missed (Letter) [Obituaries], page 6
Tom Knauff, SSA Announces Special Award for Bronze Badge Number 1,000 (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badge Requirements], pages 8-9
Genesis I Completes Successful First Flight (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Genesis I], page 9
Drew Pearce, Young Eagles (Scouts) Fly at Soar Hollister (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 9-10
James Carr, Thank You, Sandhill (Soaring as Vultures and Sandhill Fly Together) (SSA in Action) [Credits/Appreciation], page 10
Paul A. Schweizer, More on proud history of NSM (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], pages 10-12
Jan Scott, Hans Jacobs [Obituaries], page 12
Bob Wander, Ed Finegan [Obituaries], pages 12,14
Cindy Mildenberger, 1994 Region 3 Soaring Conterst - Dansville, New York (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 15-16
Bob Nady, Synergism and Flying at a New Field (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 17
Ed Byars, Region 4 (South)- New Castle, Virginia (1994) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 16-18
CBS This Morning (from Bermuda Hi) (SSA in Action) [Publicity], page 18
Karl Striedieck, Ed Seymour, and Roy McMaster, A Bridge Too Far (Or 3=1) [Awards\1000 Kilometer Flights; Awards\Records and Record Flights], pages 21-26
Gail Allinson, The Flight Review: An Instructor's Perspective [Instruction\Flight Reviews], pages 27-28
Angus Thomson, The Art of Going Safely in Dangerous Places, Part 1 (Safety Corner) [Safety; Stalls/Spins], pages 29-32
Randy Kunda and Michael L. Shakman, Wave Flying - Over Illinois and Wisconsin? [Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 33-35
Editor, Attention All Soaring Clubs, Sites, and SSA Business Members (1995 Directory of Soaring Sites, etc) [Publications], page 35
Paddy S. Welles, Grandmaw Learns to Fly [Instruction], pages 37-39
George Thelen, Which Way Does The Wind Blow? (Towplane Upset) (Safety Corner) [Launching\Towplanes], pages 40-41,43
Arleen Coleson, FAI Sporting License Renewal [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 48

May Voltz, Russia 126 AC-4 Sailplane on the Grass before Darkening Clouds (cover) [Cover]
James R. Brandt, Accolades to HHSC (Harris Hill Soaring Club) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 2
Peter Myers, GPS Wanted for World Class Soaring (Letter) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 2
David R. Haag, Thanks for Help (from Jim Short's Article and Needs List of Imported Gliders) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Solicitations], pages 2-3
David L. Nye, Not Fair (for Willat) to Lump Them (Handicapped Pilots) All Together (Letter) [Handicapped Accomplishments], page 3
David S. Habercom, Error Reported on Price of PW-5 (Letter) [Sailplanes\PW-5; Errata], page 3
Homer C. Cooper, Call to C(hina) B(urma) I(ndia WWII) Veterans (Letter) [Solicitations], page 3
Ray Richards, Needs Assistance (with L-19 Noise Abatement) (Letter) [Launching\Towplanes; Solicitations], page 3
Rexford G. Cullen, He Disagrees with Operator's (Willat's) Conclusion (Letter) [Handicapped Accomplishments], pages 3-4
Bill Whelan, A Bermuda High Soaring Experience (Letter) [Sites], page 4
Gunter Voltz, From Russia with Love (Letter) [Sailplanes\Russia AC-4], page 4
Hanno Ix, Concerned About Electromatic Currents (from Radio Antenna Coax Cable) (Letter) [Sailplanes\American Falcon; Equipment\Radios], page 4
Harold Shevers, Jr., Aviation Exploring Moves Forward (with Conference at Oklahoma City) (Letter) [Youth], page 4
Oran Nicks, Update on World Class Glider Status and Plans (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], pages 5-6
Jim Short, Historic Reunion (of Military Gliding with LK CG-10A)) at Monument Dedication (SSA in Action) [History], pages 6,8-9
Ed Hollestelle, Filser Electronics (GPS) Goes (with IBM Compatible PC) RAM (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet; Instruments], page 9
Jim Short, Support and Service for Glasflugel Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Maintenance and Improvements], pages 9-10
Jim Short, Importing a Used Sailplane? Caveat Emptor (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 10
Jim Short, FAA Renews Exemption for (Aircraft External) ID. Plate (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 10-11
Jim Short, Original Exemption Document, Extension for FAA Exemption No4988, and Most Recent Letter of Extension - to October 30, 1998 [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 11
John Campbell, New SSA Youth Grant (from Bultman Trust Fund) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 14
DG-500 Elan Orion (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 14-15
Pete Williams, MSC to Host 1995 Open Class and Auxiliary-Powered Nationals (at Minden) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National\Motorgliders], page 15
Round GPS Unit Introduced (by Morrow) (SSA in Action) [Instruments], page 15
John Murray, Region 6 South Contest Report (1994, Waynesville, OH) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 15-16
Jim Meiklejohn, 1994 Region 4 North - Fairfield, PA (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 16-17
Bob Nady, What Clubs are Doing, Problems (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 18
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Russia 126 Meter World Class Sailplane [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Russia AC-4], pages 21-26
Dean Carswell, The AC-4 Russia 126 in the Soaring Club Context [Sailplanes\Russia AC-4], pages 24-25
Bob Hurni, The 1994 1-26 Championships - Promises Kept! [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], pages 27-31
Angus Thomson, The Art of Going Safely in Dangerous Places, Part 2 (Safety Corner) [Safety; Stalls/Spins], pages 33-36
Donald S. Garofalo, Soaring - The Ageless Sport [Seniors], pages 37-38
Arleen Coleson, EW Barograph Approval and Other Electronic Barographs [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 42
J.F. Crawford, More Than a Handful (Loose Canopy on Tow) (Safety Corner) [Safety; Launching\Aerotow; Canopies], pages 44-46

Chuck O'Mahony, Collage from Omarama, NZ 24th WGC of Launch Grid, Balloon Release, Nearby Mountains, the US. Team Marching, etc. (cover) [Competitions\World]
David Habercom, World Class is World Class (Letter) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 2
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
Roy K. Hennig, More on Adverse Yaw (and The String The Wrights Used) (Letter) [Aerodynamics], page 2
L.G. Smith, His Experience (at Grand Prairie and Hobbs, TX, and Eagle Nest) Has Been Good (Letter) [Sites], pages 2-3
Stephen DuPont, Wants It (Aircraft Specification Units) Done One Way (Letter) [Commentary], page 3
Dan Ernst, Feels (Handicapped) Characterization Was Unfair (by Willat) (Letter) [Handicapped Accomplishments], pages 3-4
Jessica Stearns, A Soaring Experience (at South Jersey Soaring Society) (Letter) [Sites], pages 4-5
Terry Morgan, Two Brothers Make It a Family Sweep (Letter) [Family], page 5
Jim Hurst, You Like Winter Sports? Try Soaring (Caesar Creek Style) (Letter) [Sites], pages 5-6
Roy McMaster, New Turnpoint Numbering System (for Computer Indexing) (Letter) [Competitions; Computers and the Internet], pages 7-8
Charles Vorsanger, What is An Ideal Tow Vehicle? (Letter) [Trailers; Retrieves], pages 8-9
Bruno Cerceo, Thanks for the Support and Memories (30 years of Philadelphia Soaring Club) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 9
Grenville Seibels, II, Thanks to You All (Team USA at Omarama) (Letter) [Competitions\Team Competition; Credits/Appreciation], page 9
Karl H. Striedieck, Towing and Spoilers (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 9
Richard A. Brown, April Fools (Letter) [Literature\Humor], page 9
Tim Hanke, A Joint Effort Was Involved (in 1994 Region 3 Results Error) (Letter) [Errata; Competitions\Regional], page 9
Jan Scott, For the First Time Ever (International Vintage Sailplane Meet in US.) (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 11-12,14
Ten 1994 Record Flights Recognized by NAA (SSA in Action) [National Aeronautic Association (NAA); Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 11
Kelley Sargent, A Poem (About Soaring Flight) [Literature\Poems and Poetry], page 14
A Poem by Kelley Sargent (SSA in Action) [Literature\Poems and Poetry], page 14
John Campbell, Update on the Cadet Program (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 14,16
Harry Irvine, VSA Announces Western Regatta (for 1995 at Hemet) (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 17
Skip Hockman, SSA in Action: Airflow Studies Done on Genesis I [Sailplanes\Genesis I; Aerodynamics], page 17
Alex Portalatin, Computer Design Disk Available (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics; Sailplane Design; Computers and the Internet], page 18
Neal Holshan, A View of the SZD-59 Acro (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\SZD-59 Acro], page 18
John Boyce, Region One Competition to Fly Again (in Springfield, Vermont) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 19
Paul A. Schweizer, Warren E. Eaton, Jr. [Obituaries], pages 19-20
Chicagoland Glider Council, Joe Steinhauser [Obituaries], page 20
Hans Schwarz, Karl Nassauer [Obituaries], page 20
Ralph Biesemeyer, Russell Buchanan [Obituaries], pages 20-21
Bob Nady, New IA Club on General Aviation Airport (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 21
LBA Airworthiness Directive for Schempp-Hirth Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth; Maintenance and Improvements], page 21
World Air Games Launches Homepage, Nov '96, p9. anon.: SSA and CompuServe (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], page 21
Chuck O'Mahony, Wild and Wooly! The 24th World Gliding Championships [Competitions\World], pages 22-29
Chuck O'Mahony, G'Dye Cobber [Competitions\World], page 26
Mike Adams, Safely Using Ground Handling Systems [Ground Handling], pages 31-32
Gary Kemp and Art Clark, Parowan, Utah - New 1000K Site [Awards\1000 Kilometer Flights], pages 35-37
Gene Hammond and Bernald Smith, Sailplane Safety (Accident and Injury Numbers Up, Looking at '94, What Phase of Flight?, Currency, Competency and Confidence, Where Do They Occur, Dehydration Cures - Water or What?, is a Bad [Safety\Accidents; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Soaring Safety Foundation], pages 39,40
George Thelen, Lettuce Teach You Soaring Safety, by Lane Cobb (Safety Corner) [Safety; Instruction\Flight Instructors], pages 43-45
Arleen Coleson, Electronic Skyway (CompuServe address) [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 46

Mark Montague, Alex Burnette's Schleicher ASW-20 as a Street Display During the Reno Air Race Festivities (cover) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\ASW-20; Cover]
Dirk D. Kretschman, He Enjoyed Grandma's Story (Letter) [Instruction], page 2
Patrick R. Veillette, Stall/Spin (with Laminar Airfoils) Needs to be Understood (Letter) [Stalls/Spins], page 2
Don Frost, The Aerow Tow (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 2-3
Gary B. Gammal, A Unique Combination (Your DC 3 and My DG-500M) (Letter) [Photography], page 3
Lars Ericsson, Radio Controlled Glider Meet Planned (for June 15-18, 1995) (Letter) [Models], page 3
Val Brain, Less Noise (and More Good Neighboring) - Better (Community) Relations! (Send Your Stories) (Letter) [Launching\Towplanes; Solicitations; Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 3
David S. Habercom, Undecided about GPS (for World Class Soaring) (Letter) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], pages 3-4
Paul W. Souder, An Old Eagle Remembers (Early Ohio Soaring, and Plans his Own Launch Method for Flight by Human-Powered Kite) (Letter) [History], page 4
Paul W. Souder, An Old Eagle Remembers (Early Ohio Soaring, and Plans his own launch method for Flight by Human-Powered Kite) (Letter) [Ultralights], page 4
Karl Striedieck, 1995 (Contest) Rules Changes Approved at Reno (Convention) (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 5
James W. Swinnich, The National Soaring Museum Director's Report (Johann G. Kuhn and Joseph P. Steinhauser are 1995 Inductees for Soaring Hall of Fame) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], pages 5-6
DG-800S Now LBA Type Certified (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 6,8-9
Management of SLSPA Restructured (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders], page 6
1995 Version of 1930's-Style "Primary Glider" Introduced (the US Aviation Super Floater) (SSA in Action) [Ultralights\US Aviation Super Floater], pages 9-10
Pete Williams, (Power Pilot's) Briefing Available on Sailplane Operations (SSA in Action) [Airports], page 10
A New Name on the Gliding Scene (DG-505 ELAN ORION from Slovenia) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], page 10
Anne Wilson Kind, OCSA Hosts Wave Experts (Dr Morton Wurtele and Jack Ehrenberger) (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 10-11
Dennis Johnson, Soaring (Safari) in Kenya (SSA in Action) [Expeditions; International\Sites], pages 11-12
Bernald Smith, Flash News from IGC (on GPS Concept Approval Only) (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badge Requirements; International Gliding Commission (IGC)], page 12
Bill Evelyn, My "Soaring Safari" (in Kenya) (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], pages 12,14
Lucille F. Wilson, For a Time the Chair Was Empty (SSA in Action) [Esprit de Corps; Handicapped Accomplishments], pages 14-15
John Campbell, Wanted: Young Contest Pilots (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 15
Paul A. Schweizer, Bernard L. Wiggin [Obituaries], pages 15-16
Joe Volmar and James Carr, Johann G. Kuhn [Obituaries], page 16
Jim Short, Ramp Check [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 17
Vern Frye, Herb Brown [Obituaries], pages 16,18
Bob Nady, Convention Innovations (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Conventions], page 18
Judy Lincoln, For Fiscal Year Ending October 31, 1994 [Soaring Society of America\Annual Report], pages 19-22
Mike Koerner, SSA President's Report [Soaring Society of America\President's Report], page 22
Chuck O'Mahony, Everyone Was a Winner! - 777 [Conventions], pages 23-28
Amanda Siegel and John Daniell, 1994 Standard Class Nationals Warren, VT [Competitions\National], pages 30-33
Developments in GPS Flight Recording [Instruments], page 33
Jim Payne and Jackie Payne, My Almost Perfect Trip to Texas [Cross Country Soaring], pages 37-38
George Thelen, Soaring Safety Seminar (at Reno 95 Convention), by Tom Knauff (Safety Corner) [Safety; Conventions; Instruction\Ground Schools], pages 39-44
Arleen Coleson, New! SSA (Annual) Distance Award (Requirements) [Awards\Distance Awards; Awards\Badge Requirements], page 46

Andy McKittrick, American Spirit XL in Flight Over the Mountainous Terrain of California City, CA (cover) [Cover]
Chip Garner, Let's Examine GPS Options Closely (Letter) [Instruments], page 2
Gene Waggy, A General Maintenance Alert (for Aircraft with Major Repairs) (Letter) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 2
David Malloy, This One is Special (Mike Petruska solos on 14th Birthday) (Letter) [Youth], pages 2-3
Derek Johnson, Soaring Centre of South Carolina Telephone Number Changed (Letter) [Business Members; Errata], page 3
Tom Johnston, Another Soaring License Plate (Letter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 3
Derek P. Johnson, Ground Roll Control (with Airbrake) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 3-4
Fredrick Voltz, Russia AC-4 (Wanted in World Class) (Letter) [Sailplanes\Russia AC-4], pages 4,6,9
John Barney, Diamant on Display (at Reading Museum) (Letter) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 4
William Ard, Wants Russia 126 in World Class (Letter) [Sailplanes\Russia AC-4; Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 4
Jerome K. Layton, Sewing (Magazine for Someone Interested in Flying Gliders)? (Letter) [Literature\Humor], page 9
Peter Ryder, World Class and the Russia 126M (Letter) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider; Sailplanes\Russia AC-4], page 9
William Davis, Feels Transition Pilots Are Unfairly Targeted (Letter) [Instruction\Transition], pages 9-10
Peter H. Urschel, Encounter with Undesirable Stick Forces (Loose Spanwise Aileron Tape) (Letter) [Preflight; Aerodynamics], page 10
Richard H. Johnson, A Pilot's View of the Stemme S-10 (Letter) [Motorgliders\Stemme S10], page 10
Roger Gomoll, Soaring to be Represented (at Oshkosh 1995) (Letter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 10
Cyndi Stephenson, Contest Board Solicits Proposals (for 1997 Nationals) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 11
James L. Cole, Jr., NAA Requests Nominations for (Wright Brothers) Memorial Trophy (SSA in Action) [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], page 11
Jan Scott, Tribute to (Klaus) Holinghaus Available (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 11
Jim Neffinger, World Class Manufacturing Agreement Made (with Apeks International) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 11
Margarett Roy, 1995 WSPA (17th Annual) Seminar (Dates for Sugarbush, VT) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], page 11
Harry J. Baker, The Rebel Yell (is Heard as Alabama Pilots Do Wave at Minden) (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Wave Flying; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], pages 11-12
Bob Hurni, Schweizer Recognized by 1-26 Association (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 12
Jan Scott, VSA Introduces Glider Cards (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], page 12
Irn Jousma, Contest Board Announces Club Class Opportunity (SSA in Action) [Competitions], pages 12,14
Klaus Holinghaus, The Design of the Ventus 2 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus 2; Sailplane Design], pages 15-17
Bob Wander, What's SSA Done for Me Lately? Speaker Support Audiovisual Program (Headquarter Happenings and Buzz) [Soaring Society of America], page 18
Mike Nancy and Greg Lichina, In Memory of a Glider Pilot (Larry Lichina - The Blue Feather Fly-In Trophy) (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; Awards], pages 17-19
Mike Nancy and Greg Lichina, In Memory of a Glider Pilot (Larry Lichinda - The Blue Feather Fly-In Trophy) (SSA in Action) [Family], pages 17-19
SSA and CompuServe [Computers and the Internet], page 18
Bob Nady, Pooling Rsources to Do Something New (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 19
New (Contest Gate) Radio Given in Memory of Jim Cox (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National Memoriam], page 19
John Sullivan, Above Ground Testing in Nevada-Air Sailing Style [Instruction\Ground Schools; Cross Country Soaring], pages 21-26
John Sullivan, The 1994-The Eighth Air Sailing, Inc. Cross-Country Camp [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 24
John Sullivan, Soaring Biography of Carl D. Herold [People\Carl D. Herold], page 26
Ido Millet, Improving the Fee Structure in a Soaring Club Through Spreadsheet Modeling [Computers and the Internet; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], pages 27-29
Ian Oldaker, Pilot Decision-Making or Judgement Training [Instruction], pages 31-35
Victor M. Saudek, Hangar Flying 101 [Meteorology\Atmospheric Phenomena\Reflected Rays], pages 37-39
Arleen Coleson, GPS Approved for Use October 1, 1995 [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 41
George Thelen, You Gotta Make Up Your Mind (Safety Corner) [Techniques\Wave Flying; Motorgliders; Maintenance and Improvements; Physiology], pages 45-48
Thanks To SSA's Best Membership Recruiters in 1994! [Growth; Promotions; Aerospace Education; Credits/Appreciation], page 47

Connie Indrebo, Parachutist Lands in a Field of Yellow Flowers at Crazy Creek Gliderport as a Schleicher ASW-24 Passes by (cover) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-24; Cover]
Brad White, Looking Reality in the Eye (from Gliding to Power to Soaring to Hang Gliding to Paragliders and On) (Letter) [Growth; Esprit de Corps; Hang Gliding], page 2
Donald G. Hobel, Plight of Power Pilots is Alarming (from FAA Persecution) (Letter) [Physiology\Medical Condition; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 2-3
Jochen Ewald, Handy Device is Illustrated (to Lift Glider Tail Section) (Letter) [Trailers; Ground Handling], page 3
Hugh D. Colton, GPS Can Draw the Spectators (Letter) [Instruments; Promotions; Aerospace Education], pages 3-4
Jay D. Campbell, A Weekend to Remember (He Flies and his Son, Jeff Campbell, Solos at Bermuda High) (Letter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education; Sites; Family], page 4
T. Guy Spencer, Jr., Commendations on Study of Stall/Spin (and a Warning About Pivotal Altitude) (Letter) [Techniques\Stalls/Spins; Techniques\Patterns and Landings], page 4
Bob Wander, Growing Soaring (by Using Greeters, Guest Registers, and Business Cards) (SSA in Action) [Growth], page 6
Cyndi Stephenson, SSA Needs Your HE.L.P. (Your Lapel Pins) (SSA in Action) [Solicitations], page 6
Gary Kemp, News from SSA Insurance Committee (Senior Medical/Health Statement Dropped) (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 6
Paul A. Schweizer, World Class Situation Clarified (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], pages 6,8-9
Roger Gomoll, Soaring Activities to be Part of Oshkosh (SSA in Action) [EAA], page 6
Gene Hammond, SSA in Action: Pilot Dies in Towing Accident [Launching\Towplanes; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 9
Ted Burris, The Loomis Collection (of Photos at the National Soaring Museum) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], pages 9-11
Kathleen Winters, The World Distance Award Revisited (SSA in Action) [Awards\Distance Awards; Awards\World Distance Award], pages 11-12
Test Flight of Ventus 2cT Reported (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus 2], pages 12,14
Solaire Announces Aerobatic Ties (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics; Aerobatics], page 14
Mike Bird, A Very Relaxed Occasion (the 1995 Senior Nationals at Seminole-Lake) (SSA in Action) [Seniors; Competitions\National], pages 14-17
Eric Moser, Region Five North Championships-Chester, SC April 16-21, 1995 (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 17-18
William B. Cleary, Marion C. Cruce [Obituaries], page 18
Howard Ebersole, Kempes F. "Kemp" Trager [Obituaries], pages 18-19
Bob Wander, Preserving Airspace at Hobbs, and Recent ABC and CBS TV Publicity (Headquarter Happenings and Buzz) [Airspace], page 19
Tom Elmore, Art Haseltine [Obituaries], page 19
Larry and Jane Barrett, Fred Harris [Obituaries], pages 19-20
Bob Nady, Ode to the Venerable 2-33 (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-33], page 20
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the LET L-33 Solo Sailplane [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Let L-33 Solo 'Baby Blanik'], pages 23-27
Patrick T. Redig, Soaring with the Eagle [Birds], pages 29-30
Pete Williams, Against All Odds (Bruce McGhie with Hands-Only Controls for the Grob Twin III SL) [Handicapped Accomplishments], pages 31-32
Stan Hall, Soaring and The Society of America [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum; Promotions; Aerospace Education], pages 33-36
Richard Carr, Technology and the Nature of Sport, a Neo-Luddite Runs Afoul of Rorschach [Instruments], pages 37-38
Gene Hammond, Sailplane Safety: The New Rudder Waggle Signal, by Tom Knauff (Safety Corner) [Safety], pages 39-40
Gene Hammond and Bernald Smith, Sailplane Safety: The New Rudder Waggle Signal, by Tom Knauff [Safety], pages 39-40
Tom Knauff, The New Rudder Waggle Signal [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Soaring Safety Foundation], pages 39-40
George Thelen, Safety from the Land O' Lakes (Second Half of the Soaring Safety Seminar at Reno95), by Bob Wander (Safety Corner) [Safety; Instruction\Ground Schools; Conventions], pages 41-43
Arleen Coleson, Common Questions Concerning Cameras [Awards\Badge Requirements], pages 45-46

Guy Westgate, Inverted Polish SZD-50-1 "Puchacz" Rolling Background (cover) [Sailplanes\SZD-50 "Puchacz"; Cover]
Benone Costea, Call to IS Model Glider Owners (Letter) [Business Members; Solicitations; Maintenance and Improvements], page 2
Jim Brown, Sees Reaching Youth As Key To Success (Letter) [Youth; Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 2
Jim Neffinger, Contact Information Provided for Apeks (Letter) [Errata; Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 2
Frank Reid, New SSA State Governors Appointed (for North Carolina and Florida) (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 4
Gerry Whitmore, The Vultures Soar with the Eagles (by Making 30-Min Video, Soar Like an Eagle) (SSA in Action) [Video Tapes], page 4
Gerhard Waibel, A New Racing Class Glider, The ASW-27 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-27], pages 4-5
Bob Wander, New Products Now Available (Written! Computer Program and Transition to Single Seat Gliders) (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)\Licenses\Pilot Certification], page 6
Ken and Mid Kolstad, Kolstad Winners Both Awarded Full Grant (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 6
Ray Kleber, News from Model Builders (Schweizer Models Soon Available) (SSA in Action) [Models], page 6
Tom Knauff, New Product-Solarcell by Solarflex Systems (SSA in Action) [Instruments], pages 6,8
Ed Hollestelle, New Product from Germany (LX 4000E Filser Final Glide Computer) (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet; Instruments], pages 8-9
Sandy Bassett, Region 5 South Championships May 7-12, 1995 at Cordele, Georgia (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 9
Bob Nady, Newsletters and Their Editors, Vital Communications Links (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 10
Bob Wander, Leaders with Initiative: Chuch O'Mahony, Mark Winders, and George Thelen (Headquarter Happenings and Buzz) [People], page 10
Richard Brown, Hans Peter Karlsson [Obituaries], pages 9-11
Flavio Lora and Jim Anderson, 500 Miles of Jungle, 400 Miles of Ocean in a Motorglider, and No Gas in Alabama [Motorgliders\Super Ximango], pages 17-21
Tillman Steckner, An Unforgettable Day at the Ridge [Techniques\Outlandings; Techniques\Ridge Soaring], pages 23-27
Tillmann Steckner, An Unforgettable Day at the Ridge [Techniques\Ridge Soaring], pages 23-27
Richard H. Johnson, Turbulator Flight Test Part II Ventus 166 Wing [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus 2], pages 29-33
Raul Blacksten, Clio Whispers (Preservation and the Museum of Army Flying at Middle Wallop, England) [Museums; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Foundation; History], pages 34-37
Jean-Renaud Faliu, Some Tips Off the Counter for Beginning Cross-Country Flight [Cross Country Soaring], pages 39-42
George Thelen, Unconnected or Disconnected (Do a Positive Control Check)? (Safety Corner) [Preflight], pages 43-44
Arleen Coleson, Let's Do Silver Distance! [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 46

Real Le Goueff, Astir CS Nose with Panorama of Clouds Above (cover) [Cover]
Phil Klauder, (Melissa Klauder's) Solo (at Fourteen) Flight Made Good Story [Family; Youth; Instruction], page 2
William Hannahan, Need New (Towplane) Towhook (Letter) [Launching\Release Mechanisms; Launching\Towplanes], page 2
Joe Stuart, Another Comment on Ground Handling Systems (Letter) [Ground Handling], pages 2-3
Simine Short, The Times They Are a Changing (Joseph P. Steinhauser Photo Tribute) (Letter) [Obituaries], page 3
Ed Jones, (Loose Elevator Spanwise Tape) Shake(s) Your Tail (Letter) [Preflight; Aerodynamics], pages 3-4
Collette Mortimer, What's The Sport All About? (Letter) [Instruments], page 4
Ed Replogle, Another in Favor of Richard Carr's Letter (Really an Article Against GPS Use) (Letter) [Instruments], page 4
Ron Baker, Gympie Gold Rush Vintage Glider Rally (in Queensland, Australia) (SSA in Action) [International\Sites; Vintage Aircraft], page 6
SSA Member Missing in Chechnya (SSA in Action) [People\Fred Cuny], page 6
Doug Bell, 1995 Region 9 Soaring Championships (Estrella, AZ) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 8-9
James Francis Jenista, Jr. [Obituaries], page 9
James M. Jenista, The Thermal (Tribute to James Francis Jenista, Jr.) [Obituaries], page 10
Freedom's Wings Licenses Another Pilot (Robert Calzonetti) (SSA in Action) [Handicapped Accomplishments], page 10
SSA and CompuServe [Computers and the Internet], page 10
Bob Nady, Club Members Knowing Club Constitution and By-Laws (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 11
Bob Wander, Leaders with Initiative: Gene Hammond, Roger Gomoll, Ron Clarke, and all the 26 Board of Directors (Headquarter Happenings and Buzz) [People], page 11
Aircraft Design Winner Sails into World Championships (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Scimitar 1], page 12
Paddy S. Welles, An Easterner's View of the 15-Meter National Championships at the "Oil Patch," (Hobbs, NM) [Sites\Hobbs, NM; Competitions\National], pages 14-19
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the ASH-26E Self Launching 18-Meter Sailplane [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Motorgliders\Schleicher\ASH-26E], pages 21-27
Don Pollard, Don Pollard's ASH-26E Evaluation [Motorgliders\Schleicher\ASH-26E], page 27
Robert Whelen, To Open or Not to Open (the Spoilers), That is The Question [Aerodynamics; Launching\Aerotow], pages 28-30
Scott Anderson, Robert Atherton, and Charles V. Lindsay, Thermal Wave Flights [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Techniques\Wave Flying; Meteorology], pages 31-35
Malcolm Morrison, It Was a Cold and Stormy "Flight" [Meteorology; Cross Country Soaring; Instruction; Techniques\Outlandings], pages 37-38
Arleen Coleson, Selecting a Turnpoint [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 40
George Thelen, Our Aging Fleet, by Bill Ray (Safety Corner) [Maintenance and Improvements], pages 41-44