Soaring Magazine Index for 1992 organized by author

The contents have all been re-entered by hand, so there are going to be typos and confusion between author and subject, etc...
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Department, Columns, or Sections of the magazine are indicated within parentheses '( )'.
Subject, and sub-subject, are indicated within square brackets '[ ]'.

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y, None

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Acee, Moses J.: The Real Story (About the Pilot and Glider in the Thomas Crown Affair) (Letter) [Celebrities], July, page 2
Allinson, Gail: The Second Season [Esprit de Corps], April, pages 10-11; Comments From a CFIG, SSAI, A-IGI (Letter) [Errata], May, page 5
Arents, George: Illumination on the Search for N (Letter) [Communications; History], May, page 5
Aricanova, M.I., et al.: Soaring around the World [International\Soaring Sites], August, pages 29-36
Armstrong, Doug; with Ken Shea: The 1991 US. National Open Class Auxiliary Powered Sailplane Contest (Minden, NV) [Competitions\National], March, pages 32-39
Arnold, Les; with Gail Truss: Bill Rodenberg [Obituaries], September, pages 14-15
Auburg, Randy: Liked February Issue (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], May, page 7; A Teenage Success Story: Hard Work Pays Off (Son Solos 25 Years After Father) (Letter) [Family], November, page 2
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Barry, Patrick: Memories of Ray (Parker) (Letter) [Obituaries], January, page 9; Helmut Reichmann, (article) [Obituaries], July, pages 16-17
Beck, Edward: Come Fly the Friendly Skies (of the Cleveland Soaring Society) (Letter) [Growth], January, pages 6,9
Beckman, Eric: Has Comments To Make (on the Swift, Winglets, and Insurance) (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability; Winglets; Insurance], June, pages 2-3; Has Comments To Layton, Jerry: Can't We Do Something (Design an Ultralight)? (Letter) [Ultralights], October, page 10
Berson, William J.: Low-Performance (10-meter) Motorglider Class Proposed (Letter) [Sailplane Design; Motorgliding; Growth], November, page 10
Biesel, Heiner: A Hang Glider Pilot's Response (to Smolen) (Letter) [Birds; Hang Gliding], July, pages 10-11
Bigelow, David L.: Polars at High Altitude (Letter) [Aerodynamics], June, page 15
Bilaniuk, Oleska-Myron (a.k.a. O.M. Bilaniuk, O.M. (Alex) Bilaniuk, Oleksa-Myron Bilaniuk, Olexa-Myron Bilaniuk): Soaring in Eastern Europe [International\Sites], March, pages 42-44
Black, Mark D.: Love (to Soar) at First Flight (with a Buddy) (Letter) [Youth], April, page 2
Blacksten, Raul: Hail, Hail, The Gang's All Here or the 1992 VSA Western Regatta (at Hemet, CA) [Vintage Aircraft], September, pages 33-35
Blaine, Bob: Help Wanted (on 55-Meter Wing Construction) (Letter) [Homebuilts; Solicitations], August, page 3
Blair, Fred C.: Calling All Libelle Owners (Letter) [Solicitations], February, page 11
Boileau, Mrs John: A New Soaring Pilot (Santa in a 1-34 on Christmas Cards) (Letter) [Promotion], October, page 10
Bottino, Mark D.: 50th Anniversary for the Philadelphia Glider Council (SSA in Action) [Clubs and Chapters], March, pages 12-13
Bowman, Clem and Mary: Second Annual Senior Nationals Conclude (Seminole-Lake, FL) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National\Seniors], August, pages 15-17
Brain, Val: Barogram Analysis [Instruments; Cross Country Soaring], February, pages 28-29
Brewer, William S.: Are You a "Secret Agent" (Letter) [Growth], July, pages 12-13; A Great Experience (Dual Cross Country Competition) (Letter) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], September, page 10
Brickner, Cindy: Idea for Brag Boards (of Soaring Accomplishments) (Letter) [Communications; Promotion], February, pages 3-4; A New Formula for Fun (Dual Cross Country Competition) (Letter) [Instruction; Competitions\Non Sanctioned], September, page 10
Buell, Linn: The Eastern VSA Regatta (at Manning, SC) [Vintage Aircraft], September, pages 36-37
Burnette, Alex: Don't Take Safety for Granted (Letter) [Parachutes], May, pages 3-4
Butler, B.J.: Knows the Answer (Photo is a Slingsby Cadet TX-3) (Letter) [History], March, pages 7-8
Butler, Mike: First Ride, Pleasant Experience (at Skylark North) (Letter) [Growth], January, page 9
Byard, Jeff: The Dust Devil Dash in a TG-2 (at Tehachapi, CA) or Doug and Jeff's Great Adventure [Vintage Aircraft; Sailplanes\Schweizer\TG-2], June, pages 38-40; Jeff's Schweizer TG-2 Resting Comfortably in a Field of Orange and Yellow Flowers (cover) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\TG-2; Cover], July, cover
Byars, Ed: CLT-92 [Conventions], May, pages 23-28; The SRA Glider Scale [Competitions; Wing Loading; Weight and Balance], June, pages 41-43
Byars, Guy Ford (a.k.a. Guy Byars): 1992 Wright Memorial Glider Meet (Caesar Creek) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], August, page 12; Information Needed on (Towplane) Exhaust Systems (Letter) [Solicitations; Maintenance and Improvements; Launching\Towplanes], September, page 4; (1992) Region 6 South Contest (Caesar Creek) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], September, pages 12,14; 14th Annual Women's Soaring Seminar (1992 at Caesar Creek) [WSPA], December, pages 26-28
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C.O.S.A. Newsletter: J. Kenneth L. McKay [Obituaries], March, page 18
Campbell, John H. (a.k.a. John Campbell): Youth Has a Future (Youth Memberships Up) (SSA in Action) [Youth], June, pages 19-20
Campbell, John H. (a.k.a. John Campbell); with Erik Nelson: The First European Junior Gliding Championships (1991 in Alleberg, Sweden) [Youth; Competitions\International], July, pages 33-38
Carmichael, Bruce H. (a.k.a. Bruce Carmichael, B.H. Carmichael, B. Carmichael): SHA 1992 Western Workshop (Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend at Tehachapi, CA) (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts], August, page 14
Carris, Michael: Memorial Fund Announced: The Bernie Carris Memorial Award (SSA in Action) [Obituaries; Awards], August, page 15
Carswell, Dean: A Request for Contest Reporters (Letter) [Solicitations; Competitions], May, page 4; Writer Also Has Memories (of Slingsby T-31B) (Letter) [History], June, page 3; (CFIGs) Still Needs Cross-Country (Letter) [Instruction], July, page 2; Let's Reciprocate (Letter) [Solicitations], August, pages 6,8
Carter, John A.: He Likes Sport and People (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], October, page 3
Carter, R.W.: (Shirley) Gimmey Memorial Established [Obituaries], January, page 12; Source for (STS) Batteries (Letter) [Batteries], March, page 8
Caruso, Rocco P.: All Ages React the Same (Just Takes Longer for Some) (Letter) [Seniors], October, page 3
Casamajor, Gordon: What Happened to Diamond Sailplanes? (Letter) [Business Members], March, pages 10-11
Castell, Charles: A Thanks to CI.I.S.S. (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], July, page 8
Chambers, Glen: A Happy Day (Private Pilot After 17 Years!) (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], September, pages 4,6,8
Clark, Bob: A Success Story (Meggan Clark Solos on 14th Birthday) (Letter) [Family; Youth; Promotion], March, pages 2-3
Cleary, William B. (a.k.a. W.B. Cleary, W. Cleary, William Cleary): Let's Preserve Soaring History (Letter) [History], May, page 3
Cole, David (a.k.a. Dave Cole): Adding It Up (What's Needed Now versus Then for Competition) (Letter) [Competitions; Instruments; Growth], December, pages 3-4
Coleson, Arleen (a.k.a. A. Coleson): New Soaring Awards Application Forms & Out with The Old (Seniors Records) and in with the New (Sports Class Records) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], January, page 49; FAI Sporting Code Change Official Observers [Awards\Badges\Requirements], February, page 46; FAI Sporting Licenses [Awards\Badges\Requirements], March, page 49; Little Pins [Awards\Badges\Requirements], April, page 49; New SSA Badge and Record Office Phone and Address [Awards\Badges\Requirements], June, page 46; FAI Sporting Code Reminders [Awards\Badges\Requirements], September, page 50; FAI Sporting Code Changes Effective October 1, 1992 [Awards\Badges\Requirements], October, pages 48-49; Deadlines for Applications [Awards\Badges\Requirements], December, page 49
Collins, Frank: Hawaii Civil Air Patrol Glider Camp (SSA in Action) [Civil Air Patrol], January, pages 11-12
Colton, Hugh D.: Gliding at Omarama on the South Island of New Zealand [International\Sites], August, pages 47-48
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Dandridge, Peggy K.: Suggested Fund Raiser (Auction) (Letter) [Growth], May, page 11
Davenport, Craig: Apologizes for Any (of Chris Young's) Misgivings (Letter) [Growth], November, pages 6,8
Davis, Don: Fly Cheap with CAP (Letter) [Civil Air Patrol], June, page 12
Davis, Robert: Samuel L. Crane [Obituaries], November, page 14
Dekorsi, Ann: Call For (Milwaukee School of Engineering/EAA Medal) Nominations (Letter) [Awards], October, pages 4,6
Dilda, Amy: Look What She Started (the Whole Family Soloed!) (Letter) [Family], October, page 6
Dismukes, Key: Borrowing Ideas for Soaring Safety [Physiology\Medical Condition], July, pages 39-40
Downing, Earle: Have Sailplane, Oxygen and Checkbook - Will Travel (Letter) [Wave Flying; Solicitations], February, page 3
Drake, Thomas: Project Soar. The Youth Glider Program (Through Adrian Soaring Club and Soar Minden) [Youth], November, pages 32-33
DuPont, Stephen (a.k.a. Stephen Du Pont, Stephen du Pont, Steve DuPont, Stephen duPont, S. DuPont, Steve du Pont, Steve Dupont, Steve duPont, S. duPont, S. Du Pont, S. du Pont, Steve Du Pont): Solution to Span and Winglets Question (Letter) [Winglets; Wing Span], March, page 2; Funny Foto Department, (photo) [Commentary], March, page 19; A Solution to Measuring Span? (Letter) [Wing Span], June, pages 14-15; Should We? (Remove Towplane Mufflers) (Letter) [Launching\Towplanes], August, page 3
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Ecklund, Phil: New Technology (GPS) the Answer? (Letter) [Instruments; Promotion], March, page 3
Editor: Oops! (It's Bikle, not Bickle) (Letter) [Errata], February, page 9; (Response to "Call for Change") [Publications], February, page 10; Bowlus SP-1 on Display (at San Diego Aerospace Museum) [Museums; Errata], February, page 16; (Cygnet is US design) [Sailplane Production/Availability], March, page 6; (Hopes Readers Will Get Support the US Designed Cygnet) [Sailplane Production/Availability], March, page 6; (Response to Robert L. Hunter) [Publications], June, pages 9-10; Editor's Note (on Letter Printing Policy) [Publications], September, page 2
Eilbacher, Leonard E.: (Schreder HP-18) Glider on Display (At EAA Museum, Oshkosh, WI) (Letter) [Museums], June, pages 7,9
Elber, Frauke: Airspace and History Center Opened (in Hampton, VA) (SSA in Action) [Museums], July, page 15
Ellison, Norman H.: Wants a Membership Tie (Letter) [Promotion], October, page 6; World Class Sailplanes (Record Categories Wanted) (Letter) [World Class Glider], November, page 2
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Fletcher, Dave and Jill: Soaring's Ten Commandments (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], September, pages 2-3
Fogel, Gary: Needs Help on (History of Torrey Pines, CA) Project (Letter) [Solicitations; History], June, page 2
Folks, Mike: Responsibility (for a Pilot to Do a Preflight) is Recognized (Letter) [Preflight], October, page 12
Foster, Joshua: In Pursuit of Excellence (High School Sophomore Solos) (Letter) [Youth], May, page 3
Fourcher, Fred: Collision Avoidance, To See and Not be Seen [Safety\Collision Avoidance; Airspace], February, pages 32-33
Frank, Lou: Luck or Judgement? Considerations When Faced with a Field Outlanding [Oxygen; Outlandings], February, pages 24-26
Frye, Vern: NSA (Nevada Soaring) Has Found a Way (to Solo Youngsters at 14, Private at 16) (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters; Youth], October, page 2
Fuller, Thomas J.: Expansion to (200-Ft) Call Out Procedure (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], July, page 4
Fullerton, Al: A Sea Story (Hobby HA-S2) (Letter) [Trailers; Vintage Aircraft], September, page 11
Furman, Michael: Studio Shot of Dr. Robert Driscoll in the Cockpit of a Fiberglass Sailplane (cover) [Cover], January, cover
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Gaines, Robert E. (a.k.a. Robert Gaines, Bob Gaines, R. Gaines): Two British Slingsby T-31's used for RAF Cadet Training Inflight (cover) [Cover], May, cover
Geary, Kathy: You Are Never Too Young or Too Old (Son Has Private License at 16) (Letter) [Family], April, page 2
Geiger, R.E.: Landing Patterns [Patterns and Landings], November, pages 34-38
Gertsen, Cindy: 1992 Region 3 Soaring Contest Dansville, NY (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], December, pages 15-16
Gilland, T.E.: Another at Two Sports (Hang Gliding and Soaring) (Letter) [Hang Gliding], October, page 6
Glass, Phil: A Workable Recycling Plan (Letter) [Promotion; Publications\Reprints and Back Issues], October, page 4
Golden, Ed: Mark Ackerly Landing his Schweizer 1-23 at Hinckley Airport, Hinckley, IL (cover) [Cover], December, cover
Gossfeld, Tim: Region 2/3 (May 4-12, 1991) Non-Sanctioned Contest (Blairstown, NJ) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], February, pages 12,15; Cover Shot Appreciated (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], September, page 3
Graham, Nancy: News on (FAI) Sporting Licenses (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights], March, page 16; Wander and Caesar Creek are #1 (Recruiters) (SSA in Action) [Growth], March, pages 16-17; (1992) Region 7 Contest Report (Albert Lea, MN) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], November, pages 14,16
Graybill, John O.: Suggested Radio Procedures for Mode C Gliders Flying in And Around TCA's [Communications; Airspace], October, pages 33-35
Greenwell, Eric (a.k.a. E. Greenwell): Schweizer's Not At Fault (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], July, pages 4,6; Doesn't Want Change (in Editorial Policy) (Letter) [Publications], October, pages 2-3; (Trip to Europe) Can You Help? (Letter) [Solicitations], October, page 10
Grogan, Mike: Hallelujah! I Am Flying Again [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], January, pages 35-39
Gross, Mal: From The Cockpit. The Changing World and the FAI [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], October, page 42
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Hammond, E. Gene (a.k.a. Gene Hammond): For the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1992 [Annual Report], May, pages 15-18; For the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1991 [Annual Report], May, pages 19-22; A Letter from the President (State of and Future for SSA), May, page 22; Charity Begins At Home [Promotion], September, pages 40-43; Safety Corner: a Perspective on the SSA Safety Signals [Safety\Communications; Safety\Checklists; Instruction], September, pages 46-47
Hedding, T.J.: Acrobatics in a Grob 103A "Twin II Acro" over Turf Soaring School, AZ (cover) [Sailplanes\Grob 103A; Cover], September, cover
Herbaud, Gerard and Jean-Noel: Vinon (France) to Fez (Morocco) [Records and Record Flights], September, pages 28-31
Hernandez, Rafael Jorge: An Argentine Connection (w/ Messerschmitt M23) (Letter) [History], September, pages 10-11
Hess, Bob: What a Welcome! (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], May, page 5
Hibbard, Robert: (Eleven Year-Old) Likes Clouds (Letter) [Literature\Poems and Poetry], September, page 8
Hill, Brad: Wants Help with (Sailplane Design) Idea (Letter) [Solicitations; Homebuilts; Sailplane Design], March, page 11
Hill, William G. (a.k.a. Bill Hill, Billy Hill, W.G. Hill, William Hill): Welcome to Littlefield (1992 Standard and Motorglider Class Nationals) or The Measure of Striedieck's Stride [Motorgliding; Competitions\National], October, pages 18-25
Hindman, Ward: Unusual (Glory) Photograph Not So Unusual (Letter) [Reflected Rays], March, page 9
Hines, Steve: 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], April, cover
Hollenberg, Dick: Joseph E. Rench [Obituaries], February, page 12
Hooker, Wade L.: First Encounter (with Soaring) (Letter) [Growth; Esprit de Corps], April, pages 3-4
Houseworth, Bill: Info Wanted on SWIFT (Swept Wing Inboard Flap Trim Footlaunch and Info Provided [Solicitations; Ultralights], July, pages 8-9
Hudnut, David (a.k.a. Dave Hudnut): The 1992 Eastern Sailplane Homebuilders Workshop (Monterey, NY) [Homebuilts], December, pages 21-25
Hunger, Eric: Appreciates Good Articles (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Publications], October, page 3
Hunter, Robert L.: Commercialization (of Magazine) Questioned (Letter) [Publications], June, page 9
Hurni, Bob: 1991 1-26 Championships (Caesar Creek) [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], January, pages 18-24
Hyatt, Matt: Decided to Renew (Letter) [Growth], November, pages 3-4
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Instructors, Flight: Allinson, Gail: Student Responds (to Carswell's Instructor Qualifications) (Letter), February, pages 10-11; Allinson, Gail: Comments From a CFIG, SSAI, A-IGI (Letter), May, page 5; Carswell, Dean: (CFIGs) Still Needs Cross-Country (Letter), July, page 2
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Jamieson, Charles M., Jr.: Says He Has Answers (to Loss of US Sailplane Production) (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], February, page 2
Janoska, Mark; with Scott McMaster: A Quantitative Evaluation of Tow Plane Letdown Procedures [Launching\Towplanes], December, pages 40-43
Janssen, Lee: Where is the Fun? (Too Many Gripes in Magazine Letters) (Letter) [Publications; Esprit de Corps], March, page 2
Jenista, James M. (a.k.a. Jim Jenista): Impressions of the Prue 160 [Vintage Aircraft], July, pages 41-42
Jinx, J.J.: The Development of DU.M.B.I.D.E.A.S. [Humor], April, pages 23-27
John, James E.: Urges Support (of Cygnet) (Letter) [Sailplanes\Cygnet; Solicitations], September, page 3
Johnson, Derek P. (a.k.a. Derek Johnson): Why Soar? (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], November, pages 9-10
Johnson, Gale D., Jr.: A Call for Real Support-The Pocketbook (Letter) [World Class Glider; Cygnet; Solicitations; Sailplane Production/Availability], June, page 16
Johnson, Richard H. (a.k.a. Dick Johnson, Richard Johnson, R.H. Johnson, R. Johnson): A Flight Test Evaluation of the J-4 Javelin Sailplane [Sailplanes\Peterson J-4 Javelin; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], January, pages 25-27; A Flight Test Evaluation of the SZD-55-1 [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\SZD-55-1], March, pages 24-30; Ventus a and C Flight Test Polars, Measured with and without Masak Winglets [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus; Aerodynamics\Winglets; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], October, pages 36-39
Joines, J. Walker: Another Need Expressed (for $5-6K, Two-Place Motorglider) (Letter) [Growth; Homebuilts; Sailplane Design], July, page 9
Jona, Tom: Fish(ing) and (Soaring) Ships (Letter) [Promotion], March, page 3
Jones, Bill: This Youngster (My Son the Pilot) is Successful (Letter) [Family], October, page 9
Jonusas, A.: Rebuts Report of (LAK Factory) Demise (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Production/Availability], March, pages 15-16
Joss, John: Aviate, Navigate, Communicate (Letter) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Patterns and Landings], March, pages 8-9
Jull, Norman: Ventus-Venti; Venta-Ventae (Letter) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus; Commentary], March, page 9
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Kane, John: Planform Idea (Parabolic, not Elliptical, Best) (Letter) [Aerodynamics], January, page 9; Call For (Understanding of Non-Aviators and Some) Humility (Letter) [Growth], February, page 11
Kant, W.E.: Offers a Solution (to Walsh ltr) (Letter) [Growth], October, page 10
Kaufmann, Paul J.; with Annette Kobliska: You're Going Where? (To the Airport to Fly Without an Engine) [Esprit de Corps], April, pages 13-14
Keck, William J.: Kudo to Our Writers (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Publications], June, page 2; Mosquito Owners, Unite! (Letter) [Sailplanes\Mosquito; Solicitations], July, page 9
Kellas, Gretchen: Shirley Gimmey [Obituaries], January, page 12
Keller, Shaun: Checklist Needs to be Used (Letter) [Safety\Checklists], July, pages 7-8; MIT Soaring Association at AirFair '92 (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], December, page 12
Kemp, Gary F. (a.k.a. Gary Kemp): Affordable Soaring (Letter) [Growth], August, page 9; Region 11 North Soaring Contest August 10-15, 1992 Montague, California (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], December, pages 12, 14-15
Kennedy, Nicholas: A Call For Cooperation (with USHGA) (Letter) [Hang Gliding], July, page 6
Kilbourne, Ed: Bobby Bridges [Obituaries], August, pages 12,14
King, Peter C. (a.k.a. Peter King): The Ultimate (Wing) Tipskid [Aerodynamics], February, pages 34-35
Kjenslie, Ingrid: Soaring High At 80 (Letter) [Seniors], August, page 5
Knarr, Orvis M. (a.k.a. Orv Knarr): Liked January Issue (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], May, page 10
Knauff, Thomas (a.k.a. Tom Knauff, T. Knauff): Call for Change (Sidebar Disclaimer on Some Contents) (Letter) [Publications], February, pages 9-10; A Call For Another Signal (Rudder Waggle in the Air) (Letter) [Communications; Launching\Aerotow], July, pages 3-4; New (Five-Day) Glider Flight Training Course (SSA in Action) [Instruction; Training\Ground Schools], September, page 12
Kobliska, Annette; with Paul J. Kaufmann: You're Going Where? (To the Airport to Fly Without an Engine) [Esprit de Corps], April, pages 13-14
Kochanski, Ken: The Joy of Soaring (1000KM from Blairstown by Bob Templin and Ken Kochanski)! (Letter) [1000 Kilometer Flights], September, page 6
Kuda, Brad: Which Came First, The Glider or the Egg? (Self-Service Soaring vsThe People) (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], August, pages 8-9
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La Plant, Lloyd P.: The Center (of the Glory) is the Center (Letter) [Reflected Rays], February, page 11
La Sor, Fred: No Matter When, No Matter Where: We're All Beginners Sometime [Esprit de Corps], April, pages 21-22
Lang, Bill: Fed Up with High Costs (Letter) [Growth; Commentary], May, page 11
Langton, Michael: Had a Great Time in US. (At Soar Minden) (Letter) [Sites; Launching\Aerotow], December, page 4
Latour, David: Release Failure Recounted (Letter) [Release Mechanisms; Launching\Aerotow], February, page 9; Let's All Push Soaring (Letter) [Esprit de Corps; Promotion], October, pages 3-4
Lauck, Tony: Writer Takes Exception (Letter) [Wing Loading], May, page 11
Layton, Jerry: Can't We Do Something (Design an Ultralight)? (Letter) [Growth], October, page 10
Lemmon, Nathan: Life After the TCA (for the Memphis Soaring Society) (Letter) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], January, page 9; A Fourteen Year-Old (Andy Lemmon, Memphis Soaring Society Pilot) Success Story (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters; Youth; Family], September, page 4
Leonard, Ron: (Scoring Computer Program by Jim Bobo) Effort is Appreciated (Letter) [Computers and the Internet; Credits/Appreciation; Competitions], October, pages 9-10
Leonard, Sandi and Ron: A Kansas Kowbell Klassic Adventure (in 1986 at Hutchinson, KS) [Youth; Competitions], February, pages 36-38
Licker, Mark: Keep Up the Good Work (Safety Articles in Magazine) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], May, page 4
Lindsay, Charles V. (a.k.a. Charles Lindsay, C.V. Lindsay): The FP4 Maximum/Minimum Temperature and Weather Forecast [Meteorology], July, pages 43-46
Lindseth, Zaramie: (Youth) Appreciates Club (Letter) [Youth; Credits/Appreciation], May, page 10
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Macaulay, Mark A.: (1992) Region X, Heart of Texas, Soaring Contest (at Brady, TX) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], December, pages 6-7,9
Maier, Steve: Hobbs Revisited: The 1992 Open Class National Championships [Competitions\National], November, pages 39-42
Malpas, William (a.k.a. Bill Malpas): Who Was the First to Use a Variometer? [History; Instruments\Variometer], June, pages 27-30; Two New World Records (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights], July, page 14; Speed is Distance Coupe D'Europe for Two-Seaters at Poitiers (France) [International], July, pages 24-25
Malsar, Leonard V.: Many Great Memories (of Elmira, NY and Odessa, TX) (Letter) [History], July, page 13
Mara, Tim: Of Medicals, Schweizers, and Hang Gliders (Letter) [Hang Gliding; Sailplane Production/Availability; Medical Condition], October, page 12
Marotta, Dan: Advice on Water Filling (Letter) [Ballast, Water and Other Ballast], December, page 4
Marriott, Brian: (Mark III Flying by RAF) Memories Are Stirred (Letter) [International\Sites; History], February, pages 2-3
Marshall, Bob: Sorry George!(Custom Rotax Installed in a Nimbus II) (Letter) [Motorgliding; Maintenance and Improvements], March, pages 9-10
Martin, Walt: We Can Do It (Give Rides to Prospects) [Esprit de Corps; Growth], November, page 10
Marzinzik, Gerhard: Generation Change On-Board Computer Peschges VP-6 [Instruments], July, pages 27-31; Quiet Power [Motorgliders], December, pages 30-32
Masak, Peter C. (a.k.a. Peter Masak): (University) Student (Design) Work on New Plane (Letter) [Sailplane Design], February, page 3
Matson, C.E.: Likes Soaring on (Sporty's) Cover (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], June, page 7
Matzke, Dan: Be There. in Air-To-Air Aerial Photography [Photography], December, page 44
Maupin, Jim: The Continuing Freefall of Small Airplane Production in America (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], March, page 4; Says Blame Misplaced (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], May, page 11
McAnerny, Russ: New Life for Old T-Shirts (Letter) [Commentary], December, page 4
McCulley, Jim: My Start in Soaring (Letter) [Family], April, page 4
McFall, Ian: The 15-Meter National Soaring Championships (Minden, NV) [Competitions\National], September, pages 18-25
McKinley, A. Colin (a.k.a. Colin McKinley): A Place to Go (Southern Soaring at Elkin, NC) (Letter) [Wave Flying], May, page 5
McManus, George: A Love Letter [Esprit de Corps], April, pages 28-29
McMaster, Scott; with Mark Janoska: A Quantitative Evaluation of Tow Plane Letdown Procedures [Launching\Towplanes], December, pages 40-43
McMurray, John: Reader Recalls Lightning Damages (Letter) [Safety\Lightning], June, pages 12-13
Meer, Robert: What Will Be Will Bee (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters], September, page 4
Michaud, Terry: 1992 Little Guys Meet (Blairstown, NJ.) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], December, pages 7,9
Miner, Kay: 1992 Sports Class Nationals at Ephrata [Competitions\National], November, pages 20-23
Minner, Charlie "Lite": Ultralights and Parachutes (Letter) [Ultralights; Parachutes], June, page 12
Mock, Christina: Soaring Through The Civil Air Patrol [Civil Air Patrol], April, pages 32-33
Moffat, George B., Jr. (a.k.a. George Moffat, G.B. Moffat, Jr., G. Moffat, George B. Moffat): Kudos for Charlie (Spratt) (Letter) [Competitions; Credits/Appreciation], October, page 13
Montague, Mark: Jim Musgrove Piloting a Blanik High Above Ephrata, WA (cover) [Cover], November, cover
Moore, Robert Lee (a.k.a. R.L. Moore): Motorgliders in Competition (Letter) [Motorgliding], November, page 3
Mooring, Elmer E., Jr. (a.k.a. Elmer Mooring, Elmer E. Mooring, Elmer Mooring, Jr.): Let's Give Credit Where Due (Letter) [Errata], June, page 2; A Need for Accuracy (in 1991 Accident Reporting) (Letter) [Safety; Errata; Annual Report], August, page 4
Morse, Frank L.: Lightning and Batteries (Letter) [Equipment\Batteries; Safety\Lightning], July, pages 9-10
Moser, R.W.: Charles Kelsey Hauke [Obituaries], May, pages 16-17
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Nelson, Erik; with John H. Campbell (a.k.a. John Campbell): The First European Junior Gliding Championships (1991 in Alleberg, Sweden) [Youth; Competitions\International], July, pages 33-38
Nicks, Oran W. (a.k.a. O. Nicks, O.W. Nicks, Oran W Nicks, Oran Nicks): The World Class Glider Competition, Initial Evaluation Complete [World Class Glider], December, pages 17-20
Noble, Charlie: Still More Loading (and Goading) (Letter) [Wing Loading], May, pages 5,7
Noyes, David (a.k.a. Dave Noyes): A Change of Scenery (in Livingston, Montana) (Letter) [Soaring Sites], November, page 6
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O'Callaghan, Chris (a.k.a. C. O'Callaghan): Wing Loading Revisited (Letter) [Wing Loading], January, pages 3-4; A Rule is a Rule (It's 150 Meters!) (Letter) [Wing Span], May, pages 9-10; Another Chapter from Poor Chris' Dictionary (Letter) [Wing Loading], August, page 6
O'Dell, Bob: Appreciates the "Extended Family" in Soaring (Letter) [Family; Credits/Appreciation], November, page 3
O'Mahony, Charles (a.k.a. Charles "Chuck" O'Mahony, Chuck O'Mahony, Chuck O'Mahoney): Salute (To Charlotte 1992 Convention)! [Conventions], June, pages 22-26
Olson, Jack (a.k.a. J. Olson): Hanging It Up (Reflections after 62 Years) (Letter) [Esprit de Corps; Seniors], December, pages 2-3
Orengo, Peter (a.k.a. Pete Orengo): Winglets Do Cause Changes (Letter) [Winglets], June, pages 6-7; Ultralight Sailplanes Are Needed (Letter) [Growth; Ultralights], July, page 13
Osmers, Michael: Winglets Welcomed (Letter) [Winglets], May, pages 10-11
Ouden, Alex den: Nothing Airy-Fairy About Sailplane Design [Sailplane Design; Aerodynamics], October, pages 26-30
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Pahl, Gerard: A TG-4A Finds a Home (at Kalamazoo Air Zoo, Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, Kalamazoo, MI) [Museums; Sailplanes\Schweizer\TG-4a], August, pages 24-25
Palmer, Alice J.: Become a Glider Guider [Promotion], April, pages 34-35
Palmer, Jim: Soaring Telluride [Soaring Sites], June, pages 44-45
Passley, Robin J.: Another Young Soaring Pilot (Anne Wilson, Third Generation Pilot) (Letter) [Youth; Family], June, pages 15-16
Patton, Bruce: (Seniors:) Retire-But Only to the Back Seat (Letter) [Training; Medical Condition; Seniors], June, page 3
Payne, James M. (a.k.a. Jim Payne, James Payne): Rules Committee (1992) Report (SSA in Action) [Competitions], June, pages 18-19
Peterson, Max A.: Memories of the J-4 Javelin (Letter) [Sailplanes\Peterson J-4 Javelin; History], September, pages 8-9
Petmecky, Philip A. (a.k.a. Philip Petmecky, Phil Petmecky): Thermaling Techniques [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], February, pages 30-31; Cross-Country Instruction Important (Letter) [Instruction; Cross Country Soaring], October, pages 11-12; A Bargain Flight Computer [Instruments], December, pages 34-37
Pierson, Daniel (a.k.a. Danny Pierson, Dan Pierson): Dawn of the Classics (into VSA Fold) (Letter) [Vintage Aircraft], May, page 2
Piggott, Derek (a.k.a. D. Piggott): Stalling or Low 'g' - That is The Confusion [Physiology], January, pages 32-34
Podob, Roger: Agrees with (Orengo's) Winglet Analysis (Letter) [Winglets], September, pages 9-10
Ponte, Claudio A.: Thank You Cambridge Instruments (Letter) [Instruments; Credits/Appreciation], August, page 5
Porter, Hal: Found (Parachute) Article(s) Informative (Letter) [Publications; Credits/Appreciation], October, page 3
Powell, George: The Stealth Glider [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26; Outlandings; Oxygen], January, pages 28-30
Price, Kenny, Jr.: It Works Both Ways (for Father and Son) (Letter) [Family], October, page 2
Proppe, Tasso: John Chambers [Obituaries], December, page 11
Purtell, Dereesa: She Found The Fun! (at Cloudbase) (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], June, page 15
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Ragsdale, Gary: The35 Scale Cygnet-World Class Prototype [Cygnet], March, pages 40-41; "It Can't Be Done?" Cygnet World-Class Update [Cygnet], September, pages 38-39
Rao, Stridhar V.: Winglets, That is The Question (Letter) [Winglets], January, pages 2-3
Ravnsborg, Norma (a.k.a. N. Ravnsborg): (Harold E) Ravnsborg in (Colorado) Aviation Hall of Fame [Obituaries], December, page 12
Read, Roderick F., Jr. (a.k.a. Roderick Read): A Foreign Exchange Proposal (Between Swiss and US Clubs) (Letter) [Solicitations], October, page 9
Reeder, Chris: Pawnee Towplane and High Clouds at Dawn during Amerglide 1990 held at Minden, NV (cover) [Cover], August, cover
Reeter, Alan K. (a.k.a. Alan Reeter): (1991) Region 9 Contest (El Tiro) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], January, pages 10-11; Unexpected Control Disconnects [Safety\Maintenance and Improvements; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], October, pages 31-32
Reid, Frank: (1992) Region V (North) Contest: a New Tradition Begins in Lancaster, South Carolina (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], August, pages 17-18
Robb, Theresa: 1992 Air Sailing (NV) Sports Class (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], November, pages 12,14
Roberts, Eric: Cygnet-World Class Update [Sailplanes\Cygnet], June, pages 32-34
Roberts, Rokki Ford (a.k.a. Rokki Roberts): Waiting for Trigger* *Is Roy Missing Too? [Humor], April, page 36
Robinson, Wayne: T-31's Alive and Well (Letter) [History; Vintage Aircraft], August, page 4
Rosen, Arthur R. (a.k.a. Arthur Rosen): Correction to Safety Corner (on Dehydration, Energy, and Radios) (Letter) [Medical Condition; Errata], May, page 3
Ross, James L. (a.k.a. Jim Ross): George J. Mace [Obituaries], May, pages 15-16; (duPont) Landmark Recognized (Letter) [History], November, page 3
Rossulek, Alexander: Fun Flying; Affordable Gliders (Like a Rebuilt Schweizer 2-33) (Letter) [Growth], June, pages 13-14
Roy, Gil; with Dave Watts: Pair Flying [Competitions], November, pages 24-25
Rueda, Fernando J. (a.k.a. Fernando Rueda): Decline (in Aircraft and Soaring) Explained (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability; Growth], March, pages 4,6; A Glider from the Past (Letter) [History], July, page 13
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Sack, Gary: Come Join Us in NW California (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters; Solicitations; Promotion], Unknown, page 10
Sandberg, N.A.: Likes the Homebuilt Idea (For Producing More Aircraft) (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability; Homebuilts], June, pages 11-12
Saudek, Victor M. (a.k.a. Victor Saudek, Vic Saudek, V.M. Saudek, V. Saudek): He Remembers Back When (Early Audio Variometer - The Statoscope and the Effects of Lightning) (Letter) [Instruments; Meteorology; History; Safety\Lightning], September, page 9
Saxton, Robert H.: (Becker) Company Makes Good (Letter) [Radios], July, page 6
Schert, Roger A.: Excuse Me, Mr. Schweizer (Keep Them in Production) (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], January, pages 4,6
Schmid, Frederich H.: Sour Grapes (Over Wing Span and Winglets) (Letter) [Wing Span; Winglets], January, page 2
Schreder, Richard E. (a.k.a. R. Schreder, Richard Schreder, Dick Schreder, R. Schreder, Richard Schreder, R.E. Schreder): Information on Flaps (Letter) [Aerodynamics; Patterns and Landings], June, pages 4,6
Schweizer, Paul A. (a.k.a. Paul Schweizer, P.A. Schweizer): Bernard M. Carris [Obituaries], March, page 14; Photos (of Tommy Tucker's Bowlus) from an era long gone. (Letter) [History], November, page 4
Scull, Bill: Teaching Spinning [Instruction], August, pages 42-46
Sebald, Les (a.k.a. L. Sebald): Questions "Call for Change" (Letter) [Instruments], May, pages 7,9; New Need for Transponders (Letter) [Airspace; Instruments], June, pages 3-4
Seibels, Grenville J., II (a.k.a. Gren Seibels, G. Seibels, Gren J. Seibels, II, Gren J. Seibels): Is There Life After Soaring? [Physiology; Esprit de Corps], January, pages 15-17
Selner, Catherine; with Kamie Smith and Annette Yorks: Pursuit of a Career Through Gliding [Youth], February, pages 22-23
Senn, Harry V. (a.k.a. Harry Senn, H.V. Senn): Why 1-26's Don't Fly Sports Class [Competitions; 1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], February, pages 39-41
Shea, Ken; with Doug Armstrong: The 1991 US. National Open Class Auxiliary Powered Sailplane Contest (Minden, NV) [Competitions\National], March, pages 32-39
Short, Jim: An Update on the SSA Regulatory Watch (Airspace, Airports, Pilot Certification, and Airworthiness) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], August, pages 27-28; Airworthiness Directive on PIK-20 and PIK-20B Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], September, page 12; FAA Action Plan Seeks G(eneral) A(viation) Partnerships (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], September, pages 15-16; Airspace Watch (SSA in Action) [Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], October, page 15
Silver, Allen R. (a.k.a. Allen Silver): Emergency Bailout Procedures: It All Begins with Attitude and Preplanning Part 1 of 3 [Parachutes], June, pages 36-37; Emergency Bailout Procedures: Proper Fit, Escape and Deployment, Part 2 of 3 [Parachutes], July, pages 20-22; Emergency Bailout Procedures: Your Safe Return to Earth, Part 3 of 3 [Parachutes], August, pages 38-41
Singleton, Billy J. (a.k.a. Billy Singleton, B.J. Singleton): Preflight Planning and Preparation [Preflight], December, pages 38-39
Slater, Edward: Torrey Pines Gliderport is Now a National Landmark (SSA in Action) [History; Sites\Torrey Pines, California; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], August, pages 18-20
Smith, Kamie; with Catherine Selner and Annette Yorks: Pursuit of a Career Through Gliding [Youth], February, pages 22-23
Smolen, Jim: Region 5 North Contest - 1991 (Ionia, MI) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], February, pages 15-16; To Fly Like a Bird [Promotion; Commentary; Birds], April, pages 19-20
Snell, Walter S.: (Gardner) Emmons Remembered (Letter) [Obituaries], October, page 11
Souffle, Enrique S.: Student Wants Clarification (Letter) [Instruction; Communications], May, page 10
Sprankle, Jack L. (a.k.a. Jack Sprankle): The Freedom of Flight (Letter) [Birds], April, page 4
Spratt, Charlie, Jr. (a.k.a. Charlie Spratt): Region 2/3 (Lockhaven, PA, 1991) Fall Classic Contest (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], March, pages 18-19
Sproull, William C. (a.k.a. Bill Sproull): The SSA Eagle Program [Soaring Society of America\Staff; Growth], September, page 26
Staniforth, Jim: Hang Gliding and the SSA (Letter) [Hang Gliding], July, page 3
Starr, Sterling V. (a.k.a. Sterling Starr, S.V. Starr): Scull, Bill: Teaching Spinning, August, pages 42-46
Stephens, Harold: Hang Glider Pilots Are People Too! (Letter) [Hang Gliding], October, pages 6,8
Stewart, Jack: 1992 Region One Contest Report (Sugarbush, VT) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regionals], October, pages 16-17
Stock, Ron: Tony Lenkei [Obituaries], September, page 12
Stojkovic, Branko: Variometers Reconsidered [Instruments], November, pages 28-30
Stone, Paul: Thermal for Fun (Letter) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], May, page 7
Stowers, Tom: Cliff Robertson Enjoying a Grob 102 Flight over the Sierra Mountains near Minden, NV (cover) [Cover], March, cover
Striedieck, Karl H. (a.k.a. Karl Striedieck): Wing Span (On the Ground versus in The Air) (Letter) [Wing Span], January, page 9; John Seymour making a low pass in a Schleicher ASW-20B at Eagle Field near Port Matilda, PA (cover) [Cover], June, cover; More on (LAK Factory) Changes (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], June, pages 10-11
Suiter, Raymond C.: Questions Photo (with Windmills) (Letter) [Commentary], August, pages 3-4
Swift, Gary B.: Another Proselyte (Letter) [Growth], October, page 10
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Tarleton, L.C.: "Decline Explained" Part II (Letter) [Growth], July, pages 11-12
Tauber, Thomas: (Luckiest Pilot Jan Anderson's Son), (photo) [Cherokee], May, page 13
Taylor, Clyde: Sports Class National Championships (1991 at Cordele, GA) [Competitions\National], May, pages 35-41
Taylor-Barrett, Jane: Pilot Wanted [Humor], April, pages 37-39; A Distant Perspective [Esprit de Corps], April, pages 42-43
Temchus, Raymond, Jr. (a.k.a. Ray Temchus): David B. Fraser [Obituaries], June, page 20
Termal, Coren D.: A Visit to Yesterday (4th Annual Western VSA 1991 Regatta, Hemet, CA) [Vintage Aircraft], February, pages 18-21
Thelen, George: Safety Corner: (Wave Flight Amuck), by Dan Dunkel [Safety; Techniques\Wave Flying], January, pages 43-46; Safety Corner: Hung Out - Too Dry (Plus Lightning Photos of Fabric Sailplane) [Physiology\Medical Condition; Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Meteorology\Lightning], February, pages 47-49; Safety Corner: Lightning Strikes Twice, by Gennaro Avolio [Safety\Lightning], March, pages 46-47; Reporting The Basics, by Chuck Griswold (Safety Corner), April, pages 44-47; Glider Batteries (Safety Corner) [Equipment\Batteries], May, pages 42-44; Safety Corner: Ground Loop (and Hotellier Fitting Disconnect) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], May, pages 45-47; Safety Corner: How Safe Are We? (Especially on Aerotow) [Safety; Launching\Aerotow], June, pages 47-48; Safety Corner: Transition to Flight [Safety; Launching\Aerotow], July, pages 47-48; Safety Corner: Equipment (Water Ballast Problems) [Safety; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings; Ballast, Water and Other], October, pages 43-44; Safety Corner: Visitors To The Airport (Weight and Balance and Other Details Quiz), by John Esser [Safety\Weight and Balance; Airports], November, pages 44-45; Safety Corner: (Control) Hookups [Safety\Preflight; Launching\Aerotow], December, pages 46-47
Thompson, Bill: (Summer) Side Trip (Caracole Soaring, Skylark North, and the Las Vegas Glider Group) (Letter) [Soaring Sites], August, pages 2-3
Toutenhoofd, Nico: Self-Portrait with Bruce Miller in a Schweizer 2-32 Soaring over the Divide just West of Boulder, CO (cover) [Cover], October, cover
Truss, Gail; with Les Arnold: Bill Rodenberg [Obituaries], September, pages 14-15
Tucker, Walter R. "Tommy" (a.k.a. Walter "Tommy" Tucker, W.R. "Tommy" Tucker): The Early Days (1930 to 1942 in a Bowlus Albatross II) (Letter) [History], November, pages 4,6
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Upshur, George: The Search for "N" (Letter) [History; Communications], February, page 2
Upshur, Greg: SSA is Fantastic! (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], August, page 3
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Vich, Robert: (Strojnik S-2A) Flies Like a Dream (Letter) [Motorgliding\Strojnik S-2A; Homebuilts], January, page 4
Volant, André: Fly in Polish Countryside (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], March, page 17
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Walasek, Jim: 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], February, cover
Walk, Jess: David Meeks [Obituaries], May, page 16
Walsh, Don: The Cost is Real (Letter) [Growth], July, page 3
Walter, Paul: A Father's Thanks to SSA (for Inspiring his Son) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Family], August, page 2
Wander, Bob: Thanks for the (Oshkosh) Help (SSA in Action) [Credits/Appreciation], November, page 16; A Growth Plan That Works [Growth], November, pages 26-27
Watts, Dave; with Gil Roy: Pair Flying [Competitions], November, pages 24-25
Weidner, Eleanor: Liked Cover (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], May, page 9
Welliever, Robert J. (a.k.a. Robert Welliever): Insurance Crisis or Other Factors? (Letter) [Insurance], March, pages 6-7; There Might Still Be Hope (Letter) [Seniors], July, page 3
Wes Morris Family: Wes Morris ("Let Me Live Out My Years"), SSA in Action [Obituaries; Poems and Poetry], August, page 14
West, Julian M. (a.k.a. Julian West, J.M. West, Dr. Julian West, J. West): Flying the Nimbus 4 [Motorgliders\Schempp-Hirth\Nimbus 4DM], May, pages 32-34
West, Tom: Memories of My First Soaring Flight (Letter) [Growth; Esprit de Corps], April, pages 2-3
Whytlaw, Yan: The 1000 KM Club [1000 Kilometer Flights], March, pages 20-23
Willat, Bret: The Physically Challenged and Soaring [Handicapped Accomplishments], April, page 17
Williams, Peter A. (a.k.a. Pete Williams, Peter Williams): Minden Soaring Club Formed (SSA in Action) [Clubs and Chapters], July, page 14; From the SLSPA; Self-Launching Safety Reminders (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding], July, pages 14-15; The Future of Powered Sailplanes: a Prediction (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding], August, page 10
Wilsey, Steve: Seeks Info on New Planes (Like Commercial Motorgliders) (Letter) [Motorgliders; Solicitations], February, page 9
Wilson, Joseph G.: Is It Proper or Not? (Letter) [Humor; Commentary], August, page 5
Wyman, Jack: New Fair Sporting Code Ruling (on Non-Related Observers) (Letter) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], May, page 2
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Yorks, Annette; with Catherine Selner and Kamie Smith: Pursuit of a Career Through Gliding [Youth], February, pages 22-23
Young, Chris: A Look At Both Sides (Can't Get Flying Soon Enough) (Letter) [Growth], August, pages 5-6
None (up to table of contents): Invitation Extended for Swe-Glide 1992 (SSA in Action) [International], January, page 10; Plans for International Open (Eskilstuna 1992) Announced (SSA in Action) [International], January, page 10; Solaire Announces New Sailplane Trailer (SSA in Action) [Trailers; Business Members], January, page 10; Update on Special Issue (Directory of Soaring Sites and Services) (SSA in Action) [Publications], January, page 10; (Directory of Soaring Sites & Services) Coming Soon (SSA in Action) [Publications], February, page 12; Update of Keystone Gliderport (SSA in Action) [Soaring Sites], February, page 12; High-Tech Indoor Climate Monitor (New Products) [Instruments], February, page 42; A New Self-Launcher: The DG-800 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], March, pages 13-14; SSA and Sporty's Team Up (SSA in Action) [Promotion], March, page 14; Accident Prevention Manual for Glider Pilots (New Release) [Safety; Book Reviews], March, pages 14-15; New Soaring Seats (SSA in Action) [Cockpit], March, page 18; SSA Offers a Wide Variety of Soaring Options (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Affiliates and Divisions], April, pages 6-7,9; Supermen of Flight [Humor], April, page 27; (1992) Motorglider Nationals to be with Standards (in Littlefield, TX) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], May, page 13; National Roster (SSA in Action) [Publications], May, page 13; A New Soaring Group (Skyline Soaring) (SSA in Action) [Clubs and Chapters], May, pages 13-14; Writing Competition (for Lincoln Award) Opens (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lincoln Award; Publications], May, page 14; DG-600/18M LBA Type Certified (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], May, pages 14-15; (Modeling) Help Needed on NSM'S Eogase Project (SSA in Action) [Solicitations; National Soaring Museum; Models], May, page 17; Do We Have a Problem Here? FAI Changes Policy on Official Observers (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badges\Requirements], May, pages 17-18; Symbols of the 1992 Tehachapi Wind Fair (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], May, page 18; NSF Announces Annual Meeting (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum], June, page 18; Petersburg, West Virginia Wave Camp '92 (SSA in Action) [Wave Flying], June, page 18; SSA Expands Summer Office Hours (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Staff], June, page 18; Soaring Flight Youth Scholarships (SSA in Action) [Youth], June, page 18; Solaire Performance Sailplanes Appoints (Michael Slingluff) Sales Manager (SSA in Action) [Business Members], June, page 19; Call for 1994 (National) Contest Sites (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], June, page 20; XIV Annual Seminar in Ohio (SSA in Action) [WSPA], June, page 20; 1991 Kolstad Winner: Tim Hanke (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], July, page 15; Gross Sky Ghost Scholarship Announcement (SSA in Action) [Youth], July, page 18; Oshkosh Bound (SSA in Action) [Solicitations], July, page 18; Special (Membership) Anniversaries (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], July, page 18; Maintenance Alert - Glaser-Dirks DG-100 and DG-400 (Hotellier Connectors) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks; Maintenance and Improvements; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], August, page 10; A New Model: DG-300 Elan Acro (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], August, pages 10-11; The DG-800 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], August, page 11; William Ottley Named NAA Executive Director (SSA in Action) [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], August, page 12; Guide to Racing Competition Available (SSA in Action) [Competitions], August, page 14; Pretty as a Picture (4 Grob Twin III Sl's) (SSA in Action) [Business Members], August, page 14; Availability of Airworthiness Directives Listings and Subscriptions (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], September, page 12; TR-720 Handheld Transceiver Available Once Again (New Products) [Equipment\Radios], September, page 45; Student Engineers (at Penn State) Learn by Doing (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Production/Availability; Collegiate Soaring; Sailplane Design], October, page 15; Update on XXIII OSTIV Congress (SSA in Action) [OSTIV], October, page 15; Gliders Return to Lake Elsinore (CA) (SSA in Action) [Soaring Sites], October, pages 15-16; Stemme Motorglider Representatives Appointed (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders\Stemme S-10 Chrysalis], October, page 16; DG-600/18 Evolution Now Certified (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], October, page 17; Garmin Unveils New Handheld GPS Receivers (GPS 55 & GPS 55 AVD) (New Products) [Instruments], October, page 40; (The C Badge the) Second Time Around (46 Years later) (SSA in Action) [History; Seniors], November, page 12; Imported (Romanian) Aircraft at Port Everglades (FL) (SSA in Action) [Business Members], November, page 16; FAA Seeks Info on Connector Control Fittings (SSA in Action) [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], November, pages 16-17; LET L-33 Solo - World Class Glider (SSA in Action) [World Class Glider], November, page 17; Italy From the Top to the Bottom (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights; International\Sites], November, page 18; The (August 1991) Mystery (Photo) is Solved (It's a Japanese Tongbo) (SSA in Action) [History; International\Sites], November, page 18; World Class Glider Update (Seven Ground Evaluations, Three Have Flown) (SSA in Action) [World Class Glider], November, page 18; SSA Board Adopts Plan for New Award - The Hatcher Trophy (SSA in Action) [Awards], December, pages 10-11; 30th Anniversary (of Lennox Flight School) Celebration Planned (SSA in Action) [Soaring Sites], December, pages 11-12; Technical Soaring (List of Titles of 1992 Articles) [Publications\Technical Soaring], December, page 33

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