Soaring Magazine Index for 1991 organized by issue
Soaring Magazine Index for 1991 organized by issue
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Department, Columns, or Sections of the magazine are indicated within
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Subject, and sub-subject, are indicated within square brackets '[ ]'.
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January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
1991
January 
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
February 
(up to table of contents)
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
March 
(up to table of contents)
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
April 
(up to table of contents)
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
May 
(up to table of contents)
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
June 
(up to table of contents)
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
July 
(up to table of contents)
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
August 
(up to table of contents)
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
September 
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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
October 
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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
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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
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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
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