Soaring Magazine Index for 1992 organized by issue
Soaring Magazine Index for 1992 organized by issue
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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
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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, Unknown
1992
January
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
February
(up to table of contents)
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
March
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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
April
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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
May
(up to table of contents)
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
June
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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
July
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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
August
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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
September
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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
October
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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
November
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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
December
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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
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Gary Sack, Come Join Us in NW California (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters; Solicitations; Promotion], page 10
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