Soaring Magazine Index for 1993 organized by issue
Soaring Magazine Index for 1993 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
parentheses '( )'.
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
1993
January 
Rick Kasnoff, Advanced Soaring Composites American Spirit (cover) [Sailplanes\American Spirit; Cover]
Cy Marrion, Thanks to Greater Boston (Soaring Club and It's Instructors) (Letter) [Clubs and Chapters; Credits/Appreciation], page 2
Keith Beardslee, Nice Plane (That Schweizer 1-35C) with Museum Ties (Letter) [National Soaring Museum], page 2
Millard Wells, Drop Him (86 Year Old John Nowak) a Line (Letter) [Seniors; Solicitations], page 2
Doug Haluza, Stick to Established (Pattern) Procedures (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], pages 2-3
Al Barrett, Rapture of the (Chilhowee) Ridge (Letter) [Techniques\Ridge Soaring; Esprit de Corps], page 3
Bruce Helvie, One Way to Collect (Letter) [Commentary], page 3
Fernando J. Rueda, Help! (Needs New Glider Cost Data) (Letter) [Solicitations], page 3
Kevin J. Cullis, "Ditto" on Charlie (Spratt) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 3
Alan Negrin, He's found the Joy (at Ephrata, WA) (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], pages 3-4
Don Antelman, More on Control Quick Connects (Letter) [Hotellier Fittings], page 4
Wally Moran, (Father and Son Mike Moran) Proud of Nutmeg Soaring (Letter) [Family], page 4
Lou Hoffman, Has Another View (on Spoiler Open Signal) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 4,7
John B. Hearn, Thanks for Excellent Article (by Reeter) (Letter) [Hotellier Fittings], pages 7,9
Ralph Turner, Like Father, Like Son (Letter) [Family], page 9
Michael Steckner, Questions Some SSF Reasoning (on Rudder Waggle Signal) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 9-10
Bill Keck, High Cost in Indonesia (Letter) [Growth], page 10
Jack Sprankle, Start Them Young Like Eric Sprankle) (Letter) [Family; Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 10
Martha Wright, Input on Barograph Theft (Needed) (Letter) [Solicitations], page 10
Howard Burr, Tom Irwin [Obituaries], page 12
1993 European Women's Gliding Championship (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 12
DG-500M Now FAA Type Certified (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], page 12
Ted Smith, Keith Jackson [Obituaries], pages 12,14
Tom Knauff, Region 2 Seminar Announced (for March 6, 1993) (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 14
New Youth Soaring Scholarship Announced (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 14
Mike Packard, (1992) Region 12 (California City Airport) Contest Report (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 14-15
John Campbell, (Junior) Team Named for European Contest (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 15-16
Paula Gadowski, WSPA Breakfast (at Seattle Convention) Planned (SSA in Action) [Conventions; WSPA], page 16
Sharon Smith, Weekend Warriors (at Dallas Love Field Static Display) (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs; Promotion], page 16
Jim Smolen, (1992) Region 6 North Contest (Ionia, MI) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 16-17
Official Scoresheet Corrected for 1992 Standard Class Nationals (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National; Errata], page 17
Jeff Byard, A Flight to Remember (in a 1939 Bowlus Baby Albatross) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 20-21
Galen Fisher, The American Spirit is Here [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], pages 22-24
Pete Williams and Blanton Owen, The Great American High Country Safari 1991 & 1992 Style (Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah) [Expeditions], pages 25-35
Stewart Midwinter, Soaring, (Hang Gliding, and Paragliding) Which Flavor Do You Like? [Hang Gliding], pages 36-39
Luan & John Walker, 1992 1-26 Championships (Midlothian, TX) [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], pages 40-44
George Thelen, Undershoot-Overshoot, by Nathan Lemmon (Safety Corner) [Patterns and Landings], pages 45-46
February 
(up to table of contents)
Bill Anderson, Baby Bowlus at Vintage Sailplane Regatta at Hemet/Ryan (cover) [Cover]
Dieter Plapp, Why This Fatal Accident? (Involving Helmut Reichmann) (Letter) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 2
Frank LaCroix, Youth Are Active at Nutmeg (Letter) [Youth], page 2
Gerry Bell, Comment on (the Use of) Chutes (Letter) [Parachutes], page 2
John F. Good, Help is Needed (to Compton, Fritz: You Can't Fly That Save Gliderport in PA) (Letter) [Solicitations; Airports], page 2
Arthur Illiano, Jr., Newcomer Has Suggestions (to Aid Understanding) (Letter) [Publications], pages 2-3
Cliff Oliver, Wing Dropping During (Aerotow) Launch (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 3
Eugene Salvatore, A Call For a Change (in Preflight Preparation) (Letter) [Preflight], page 3
Jim Cunningham, A Unique Welcome to SSA (from Ted Sharp) (Letter) [Growth], page 3
Kristopher Schweizer Evans, A Fond Memory (of his first flight at age fourteen) (Letter) [Youth; Esprit de Corps], pages 3-4
J.G. Mercer, This One (TJ. Mercer Solos Three Gliders) Was Busy (Letter) [Family], page 4
Philip A. Petmecky, (Inexpensive Flight) Computers Now Available (Letter) [Instruments], page 4
Jim Dickinson, Wants to Say Thanks (for Article and Cover) (Letter) [Publications; Credits/Appreciation], pages 4,6
Richard Glover, Youngster on the Ball (Letter) [Youth], page 6
International Wrap Up, 1992 (South African, German, French, Sweden, French Teams Announced, Trophies and Championships Announced) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], pages 7,9-10
Frank Reid, A Review of the Gliderport Management System (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], page 10
Stu Schweizer, Nominations Sought for (Gross Sky Ghost) Award (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 10
Wally Wallington (SSA in Action) [Obituaries], page 10
Victor M. Saudek, Reunion at Bishop - After Four Decades (SSA in Action) [Techniques\Wave Flying; History], page 12
National Soaring Foundation Announces (Jack Gomez Memorial) Soaring Award (SSA in Action) [AwardsTrophies; National Soaring Museum], page 13
Pete Williams, Minden Remains Active (at Douglas County Airport) (SSA in Action) [Airports; Sites], pages 13-14
Henry C. Godman, Thanksgiving Turkeyfest in Alamogordo, New Mexico (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], pages 14-15
Walt and Alice Bybee, Randy King [Obituaries], pages 15-16
Clyde Taylor, (1992) Region V South Soaring Contest (Cordele, GA) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 16-17
Derek Johnson, South Carolina's New Soaring Operation (at Ridgeland) (SSA in Action) [Sites], page 17
John H. Campbell, EAA Young Eagles (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 17
Nikolai Kresse, Richard H. Johnson, and Bruce Beddow, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Krosno KR-03A Two-Place Trainer [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], pages 18-22
Gillian Spreckley, In Bohemia's Woods and Mountains (or Adventures in Budweiser Land) [International\Sites], pages 24-26
Cygnet in Europe [World Class Glider; Sailplanes\Cygnet], pages 28,32-33
Charles V. Lindsay, Obtaining and Using Weather Maps [Meteorology], pages 34-37
Fritz Compton, You Can't Fly That Glider Here!, pages 38-39
Wally Raisanen, Future Contest Procedures [Competitions], pages 40-41
Roy McMaster, Soaring in Iceland? [International\Sites], pages 42-45
Borgelt B-100 Flight Data Computer GPS Receiver Option (New Products) [Instruments\Flight Computers], page 48
George Thelen, Tow the Line, by Dick Flanagan (Safety Corner) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 50-51
March 
(up to table of contents)
Mark D. LaCiura, Carbon Dragon Inflight above a Bright Yellow Waco Biplane at Mountain Valley Airport (cover) [Cover]
Patti Johnson, Another Young Achiever Noted (Brannan Johnson Solos on 14th Birthday) (Letter) [Family], page 2
Giltner, Sam: 25 Years for Region 5 North (at Chester, SC) (Letter) [Competitions\Regional], page 2
Francisco Ferraz Santos, Early Release a Problem (Letter) [Maintenance and Improvements; Release Mechanisms], pages 2-3
Jon Sigurdsson, The Soaring Was Great (in Poprad Aeroclub Slovokia) (Letter) [International\Sites], page 3
Peter Masak, Another Way to Control Costs (Letter) [Growth], page 3
Stewart Crane, An Open Letter to Jack Olson (Letter) [Seniors], pages 3-4
Abby Sternthal, Is Such a (Motorglider) Thing Possible? (Letter) [Motorgliders], page 4
Grady Dodge, Thanks to Turf (from a 16 year Old Pilot) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Youth], page 6
Max Karst, Has An Idea For Hook Ups (Use Red Flag) (Letter) [Preflight], page 6
Sky Sailing, Caesar Creek Top Recruiters in 1992 (SSA in Action) [Promotion], page 7
Additional Airworthiness Notifications (Grob Airbrakes & Glaser-Dirks Airbrake Controls) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks; Sailplanes\Grob; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 8
Schempp-Hirth Elevator Control Rod Service Bulletin (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus; Maintenance and Improvements], page 8
Special (Membership) Anniversaries (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], pages 7,9
Paul A. Schweizer, Robert C. "Bob" Kidder [Obituaries], pages 9-10
S.V. Starr, "Silent Wings At War, Combat Gliders in World War II" by John L. Lowden (New Books Reviewed) [Book Reviews], page 10
Jim Short, FAA Action Plan Seeks General Aviation Partnerships (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 10,12
Solaire Assists (US) Aerobatic Team (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics], page 12
Youth Camp (at Pocono Mt. Airport) Makes Plan (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 12
Gary Rubus, Soaring: Russian Style [International\Sites], pages 14-22
Tom Knauff, Teaching Landings [Patterns and Landings; Instruction], pages 24-29,32
Bill Scull, Designed by Men for Men [Cockpit], pages 34-37
Bruce Carmichael, 1992 Sailplane Homebuilder's Western Workshop (at Tehachapi, CA) Best Ever! [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], pages 38-41
Sterling V. Starr, 1000KM in the Sky! (Over the Sierra and White Mountains) [1000 Kilometer Flights], pages 42-45
Arleen Coleson, Just for Fun Long Flights [Badges\Requirements], page 49
George Thelen, Auto Tow, by Walter Gleason (Safety Corner) [Launching\Autotow], pages 50-51
April 
(up to table of contents)
Mike Cavanagh, Bill Patterson and Doug Houston Soar the Titcomb Basin in the Wind River Range near Ganett Peak, Pinedale, Wyoming (cover) [Cover]
Don McMann, Silent Too Long (Thanks to Instructors, Stop Arguing in Soaring) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Publications], page 2
Norman Benedict, Updating Primary Glider (Design) (Letter) [Sailplane Design], page 2
R.E. Geiger, Falsely Accused (of Recommending Procedures Contrary to Practice) (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 2
Steve Hines, (Cover) Photo Credit Announced (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 2
Philip A. Petmecky, Using Casio's Altimeter Watches (Letter) [Instruments], pages 2-3
Brian A. Bird, Don't Use Tost Rings on Schweizer Hooks (Letter) [Release Mechanisms; Launching\Aerotow], page 3
Russell Millar, Andrea Burgess [Obituaries], page 4
Fly and Make the World Turn (August 1993 WGAC in Venlo, Netherlands) (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics], page 4
Helmuth H. Fischer and Bill Malpas, 1992/93 International Gliding Camp (South Africa) (SSA in Action) [Expeditions], pages 4,6
Bill Hill, Racing on the One Oh Six (Region 9 to be this June in Moriarty, CA) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 6-7
1992 Kolstad Winner Announced (David Graham) (SSA in Action) [Youth; Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 9
Maiden Flight of the Duo-Discus (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus], page 12
Peter F. Selinger, Glasflugel Innovations and Three Jubilees [Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 14-17
Mike Adams, L'Hotellier Fittings - Are They The Problem? [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 18-21
Scott McMaster, Quantitative Evaluation of Piper Pawnee Tow Plane Letdown [Launching\Towplanes], pages 22,24-25
Nikolai Kresse, First Flight of the FS32 [Sailplanes\FS32], pages 27-30
Doug Haluza, Why Does Airspeed Increase When Entering a Thermal? [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], pages 31-34
Lou Frank, 'To Spin, or Not To Spin' (that is the question..) - a life-saving alternative, pages 35-36
Sterling Starr, Frank, Lou: 'To Spin, or Not To Spin' (that is the question..) - a life-saving alternative, pages 35-36
Billy J. Singleton and James E. Toombs, The Pilot Proficiency Program [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 37
Bill Meier, The New Airspace Changes [Airspace], pages 38-41
George Thelen, Disconnect (of Elevators) (Safety Corner) [Safety\Preflight], pages 44-46
Arleen Coleson, Official Observers, Silver Distance, and Diamond Goal Changes [Badges\Requirements], page 49
May 
(up to table of contents)
Maurice Jennings, Front View of Bill Hunt's 1-26 Properly Loaded onto an Open Trailer at the Caesar Creek Wright Memorial Glider Meet (cover) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Cover]
Dale M. Massey, He Values his Ground Crew (Letter) [Crewing], page 2
David Wallace, Kudos to Cygnet [Sailplanes\Cygnet], page 4
Sebastian Huhmann, A Year Here (USA) for a Year There (Germany) (Letter) [Youth; Solicitations], page 4
John Hearn, Needs to Clarify Wording (Letter) [Errata; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 4,6
Rob Chilcoat, Needs to Locate (Kingman WWII) Veterans (Letter) [Solicitations], page 6
Steve du Pont, Experience is Important (Letter) [Patterns and Landings; Instruction], page 6
Gail Fitzhugh, Is Tach Reading Enough (for Tow Van)? (Letter) [Launching\Autotow], pages 6-7
Bob Nemecek, The Baby Bowlus Remembered (Letter) [Sailplanes\Baby Bowlus; History], page 7
Mike McIntyre, Any SZD-24 Foka Owners Out There? (Letter) [Solicitations], page 7
Randy Auburg, (Crosswind) Tow Procedure Discussed (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 7
Ted Mathis, You Can, If You Try! [Airports], page 7
John Schwenk, Soaring the Vivat, L-13 SEH Motorglider, Letter to Moravia Newsletter [Motorgliders], page 8
Jane Taylor-Barrett, The Tehachapi Wind Fair (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], pages 9-10,12
Jeff Byard, Don Mitchell [Obituaries], page 9
Paul A. Schweizer, Co-Founder of Schweizer Aircraft, Awarded Honorary Doctorate (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 9
Schempp-Hirth Duo-Discus (Described) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus], page 12
Tom Pratt, Howard Zothner [Obituaries], pages 12, 14
Frances Petry, Loren V. "Pete" Petry [Obituaries], page 14
Steve Maier, Vince Hinds [Obituaries], page 14
STS Handheld Update (SSA in Action) [Equipment\Radios], page 14
Gene Hammond, A Letter from the President (State of and Future for SSA) [Soaring Society of America\President], page 18
Chuck O'Mahony, Soiree in Seattle (to the 1993 Convention) [Conventions], pages 19-22
Graham Horsnell, Impressions of Soaring in Italy, An Australian Perspective [International\Sites], pages 24-27
Alan Reeter, How We Choose Champions [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 28-32
Jose Eduardo Pla, Sailplane Program in the Argentine School of Naval Aviation [Instruction; International\Sites], pages 33-37
Larry Sanderson, The Young Eagles Program, SSA Joins Forces with EAA [Soaring Society of America\President's Report; Youth], pages 38-40
David Colling, HP-18 Aileron Roll Control Problem is Solved [Aerodynamics; Maintenance and Improvements; Sailplanes\Schreder HP-18], page 41
George Thelen, Open Spoilers-Again (Back By Popular Demand) (Safety Corner) [Safety\Preflight; Safety\Checklists], pages 42-44
Arleen Coleson, Pre-Season Reminders [Badges\Requirements], page 49
June 
(up to table of contents)
Joseph Bennis, Collection of 15 Soaring License Plates (cover) [Cover]
Elanor Klemperer Velarde and Walter Klemperer, Thanks to All (Barnaby-Klemperer 100th AnnivCelebration) (Letter) [History; Conventions], page 2
John C. Kaplan, Has Some Questions (for Haluza)? (Letter) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], page 2
Jim Marske, Auto Tow Procedures (Using a Line Tension Meter) (Letter) [Launching\Autotow], pages 2-3
Roger Brewer, Another (Jack) Olson Fan (Letter) [Seniors], page 3
Roger Erickson, (Sonia Erikson) Likes Soaring at Young Age (Letter) [Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 3
Tammy Chapa, Requesting Crew Stories (Letter) [Solicitations; Crewing], pages 3-4
Dale Peterson, (British Two Seater, Open Cockpit) What is It? (Letter) [International\Sites; Vintage Aircraft; Solicitations], page 4
George A. Mesiarik, Info on 2-33 Canopy (from LP Aero Plastics) (Letter) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-33], page 4
Paul A. Schweizer, Sailplane Fleet Update (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability], page 4
Andrew J. Hall, Has Thoughts on Auto Tow (Provides Safe Takeoff Profile) (Letter) [Launching\Autotow], pages 4,6
David Habercom, Likes Red Cap (During Preflight), Too (Letter) [Preflight], page 6
Ross W. Hand, More on Nutmeg (Tradition and Chris Hand) (Letter) [Family; Esprit de Corps], pages 6-7
Richard Horigan, Back To Basic Glides (Letter) [Sailplane Production/Availability; Instruction], pages 7-8
Jason Gregg, New POST Program (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], page 8
Lou Wipotnik, 25 Years (a CFI) Celebrated (with Obtaining CFIG) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 8
Peter Layne, Needs Some Information (on Mosquitos) (Letter) [Solicitations], page 8
Editor, Oversight Correction (on Towplane Article Authors) [Launching\Towplanes; Errata], page 10
Tony Burton, 1993 Canadian National Soaring Contest (Announced for Saskatchewan) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 10
NiCad Inserts for Airband Handheld (SSA in Action) [Equipment\Radios; Equipment\Batteries], page 10
Maintenance Manual Available for L'Hotellier Control Connectors (SSA in Action) [Hotellier Fittings; Maintenance and Improvements], pages 10-11
Editor, 15-Meter Class Region 10 Contest Co-Champion [Errata], page 11
Jim Short, Identification Plate Exemption Extended (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 11
Paul A. Schweizer, Catherine P. Jones [Obituaries], page 11
The Harris Hill Junior Member Program (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 11-12
Call for 1995 (National) Contest Sites (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 12
John Mahony, Salto in Production Again (by Frank and Waldenberger) (SSA in Action) [Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 12,15
Jan W. Steenblik, Nine Net Diamonds over Petersburg (WV) (SSA in Action) [Sites; Badges\Flights], page 15
Jim Short, Private Tow Pilot Exemption Renewed (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 15
Oshkosh '93 (Help Solicited) (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs; Solicitations], page 15
FAI through the IGC, World Class Winner Announced - The PW-5 [World Class Glider], page 16
Bob Chase, The 1993 SSA National Convention (in) Seattle, Washington [Conventions], pages 18-20
Peter C. Masak, Design of Winglets for Sailplanes [Winglets], pages 21-27
William Malpas, World Soaring Records [Records and Record Flights], pages 28-33
Michael Ziomko, "Soaring Pioneers Commemorated" (Barnaby and Klemperer) [History], pages 34-35
Billy Hill, Team Flying and the Lowtime Race Pilot [Competitions], pages 36-37
William D. Mulkins, Chasing Ghosts [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], pages 38-39
Don Frost, The FAA Designated Pilot Examiner [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 40
Wx/Block System Gel Coat Protection (New Products) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 41
George Thelen, Auto Tow Revisited, by Karl Allmendinger (Safety Corner) [Launching\Autotow], pages 43-45
Arleen Coleson, Official Observers, State Soaring Records - Sports Class [Badges\Requirements], page 49
July 
(up to table of contents)
Yasuhiro Yama, Takashi Kato in an Inverted Flight Pilatus B4 at the Japan Shk Sports Exhibition at Hondo Airport (cover) [Cover]
Harry V. Senn, Has Information to Share (SOARCONT, RAOB, DUAT Plea) (Letter) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Computers and the Internet; Meteorology; Competitions], page 2
Jim Bobo, Useful Program Available (RAOB from SSA) (Letter) [Computers and the Internet; Meteorology], page 2
Michael S. Finegan, SSA Organization Was Source of Help (wants help with N4622S History) (Letter) [Solicitations; Credits/Appreciation; Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 2
Bill Saunders, Remembering a Special Day (with my Daughter as PIC) (Letter) [Family], pages 2-3
Gail Allinson, Says Wander's Plan Works (Letter) [Growth], page 3
John Corbett, Had a Great Week of Soaring (at Turf) (Letter) [Instruction; Sites], page 3
Duane Eisenbeiss, Controversy-Not All Bad (Safety Corner, Good) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Publications], pages 3-4
Lt. Col. Ernest Meyer, CAP Offers a Thank You to Turf [Civil Air Patrol], page 4
Richard Kellerman, In Support of Safety Corner (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 4
Rolly Clark, Thoughts on All the New Gadgets (& Sports Class Competition, (Need a Naked Class!)) (Letter) [Competitions], pages 4,6
John Patrick, Great Memories (After 50 Years of Flying) Are Recalled (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], page 6
Philip Petmecky, Comments on (Auburg's) Tow Plane Procedure (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 6
Sterling Starr, DuPont, Steve: Advocate of Spins (Letter), pages 6,8-9
George Nuse, Likes This Sport of Soaring (Letter) [Esprit de Corps], page 9
Norman Dibble, Wants Help Finding Bowlus Albatross (Letter) [Vintage Aircraft], page 9
COMAV/SAFECO Takes Over SSA Insurance Program (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 10
Hal Bruning, 3rd Annual Senior National Soaring Festival (Seminole-Lake, FL) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National\Seniors], pages 10-12
Clarence See and Paul A. Schweizer, Lee Woods [Obituaries], page 12
Ed Slater & Gary Fogel, Torrey Pines Listed As Historic Place (SSA in Action) [Sites], pages 12,14
Australia Says No to Foreign Soaring Operations (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], pages 14-15
(1993) Australian Nationals Results (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Internationals], page 15
Annual Meeting of SSA Trustees (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Trustees], page 15
Motorgliders in Competition with Pure Sailplanes (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders], page 15
Wanted-European Organizer! (SSA in Action) [International], page 15
Ed Anderson, Solaire Announces World Class Plans (SSA in Action) [World Class Glider], pages 15-16
Ed Anderson, GAPA (PW-2 Ultralight) at Sun'N Fun (SSA in Action) [Ultralights], page 16
John Roake, News from New Zealand (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 16
Patricia Valdata, Just Like a Hawk [Esprit de Corps], pages 18-21
Jim Hurst, What Makes Caesar Creek Tick? [Clubs and Chapters], pages 22-25
Jack Lambie, The Near Death Experience [Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 26-28
Tim Gossfeld, Flight Test Report on the Cambridge L-Nav [Instruments], pages 29-30
Herbert J. Greenberg, Winching in Bavaria [Launching\Winch; International\Sites], pages 31-32
Peter C. King, Goop! [Maintenance and Improvements], pages 33-34
Raul Blacksten, Backsaver [Preflight], pages 35-37
Bertrand Handwork, The Way It Was [Instruction], page 38
Bertrand Handwork, The Way It Is [Instruction], page 39
Geoffrey C. Nieboer, The Way It Is [Instruction], page 39
George Thelen, Another View, by Gary Quast and Cynthia Donovan (Safety Corner) [Safety\Hotellier Fittings], pages 41-43
Arleen Coleson, Official Observers Take Note! [Badges\Requirements], page 45
Andrew McKittrick, Getting Into The Spirit [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], pages 46-48
August 
(up to table of contents)
Jon Silengo, Ron Murphy in his Rollanden-Schneider LS-4a over Val-Air Soaring in Durango, CO (cover) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-4; Cover]
Peter Durbin, Judging Circuit and Landing Angles (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 2
Y. David La Touche, Anatomy of an Incident (Letter) [Safety\Preflight; Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], page 2
Karl H. Striedieck, POST Scoring (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 2-3
Bob Booth, Jr., Thanks to All (SSA and Wurtsboro) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 3
Charles M. Jamieson, Jr., Proposal on Spoiler Problem (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 3-4
Peggy K. Dandridge, Credit Where Credit is Due (Letter) [Art], page 4
John C. Gibson, Three Comments on April Issue (Letter) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Aerodynamics; Instruction], pages 4,6
Sterling Starr, Gibson, John C: Three Comments on April Issue (Letter), pages 4,6
Jim Hurst, Old Timers Alive and Well (at Caesar Creek) (Letter) [Seniors], page 6
Aaron Archibald, Come to British Columbia (Letter) [International\Sites], page 7
Lanny Coon, Pins and the L'Hotellier Fitting (Letter) [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 8-9
Fredrick Voltz, A Prestigious Group of Pilots (Letter) [Seniors], page 9
Steve Smith, POST Task Discussion (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 9-10
Brian Jenkinson, Good Job, Mike (Pins Mandatory in Germany) (Letter) [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], page 10
Vytas Peseckas, The Flying Catamaran (Letter) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Design], page 10
Jim Short, SSA Responds to Threatened Taxes and User Fees (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Soaring Society of America], pages 12, 15-16
Lincoln Competition Announced (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lincoln; National Soaring Museum], page 12
Maiden Flight of the DG-800 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 16-17
18-Meter Class in Germany (SSA in Action) [International], page 17
Hans Werner-Grosse Strikes Again (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights], page 17
The "SWIFT" (The Missing Link?) (SSA in Action) [Hang Gliding; Ultralights], page 17
Neil O'Hallaron, Bob Eaton [Obituaries], page 18
First Young Eagle Takes Flight (with Gene Hammond) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 18
(1993) Region 5 North Contest (Chester, SC) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional Action], pages 18-19
Scott A. Jenkins, On Winter's Tail, Part 1 of 2 [Meteorology; Cross Country Soaring; Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 22-29
Peter Selinger, Racing Class - a New Departure? (SZD-56 and LAK-17) [Aerodynamics; Sailplane Design], pages 30-31
Jayne Reid, Bermuda is High on Soaring! (Lancaster County, SC) [Sites], pages 32-34
Billy Hill, A Breath of Fresh Air!, pages 35-37
Louis V. Hoffman, On Aircraft Flutter [Aerodynamics\Flutter], pages 38-40
George Thelen, Choices and Options (Safety Corner) [Maintenance and Improvements; Parachutes], pages 43-45
Arleen Coleson, Official Observers Take Note! [Badges\Requirements], pages 47-48
September 
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Chuck O'Mahony, Open Class Finisher Dropping Water, the US Team Group Shot, and the WGC-93 Logo (cover) [Cover]
Dean Carswell, Discusses Auto and Winch Tow (Letter) [Launching\Winch; Launching\Autotow], page 2
William Weeper, Another Solution to Asembly Interruptions (Letter) [Safety\Preflight], page 2
Dan Donley, Had a Great Time in England (It's a Slingsby T-21, Peterson) (Letter) [International\Sites], pages 2-3
Martin Simons, Help on Slingsby (T-53 Information) Whereabouts (Letter) [Solicitations], page 3
Jackie Womack, Sports Class (Really, with All That Equipment)? (Letter) [Competitions], pages 3-4
Arne Wangsholm, Wire Launching (Three References to BGA Material) (Letter) [Launching\Winch], page 4
John H. Campbell, Collegiate Soaring Says Thanks (Letter) [Collegiate Soaring], page 4
Mike Grogan, Kansas Thermal (Inquiry with Diagram from Dust Markers) (Letter) [Solicitations; Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], pages 4,6
Elsie F. Johnson, Fall Mountain Soaring Camp (Andrews-Murphy, NC) (SSA in Action) [Expeditions], page 9
John Clabes, FAA and BSA (Boy Scouts of America) Join Hands in New Venture (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 9-10
Tom Knauff, New World Record Claimed (SSA in Action) [Records and Record Flights], pages 10-11
Billy Hill, (1993) Region Nine Championships (Tuscon, AZ) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 11-12, 14
John Daniel, 1993 Region One Championships (Sugarbush, VT) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 14, 16
Bob Nady, Value of Clubs to SSA Membership (Club & Chapter Chatter), page 17
Tom Knauff, OSTIV Report (Fatalities and Flight Training) (SSA in Action) [Launching\Autotow; OSTIV; Instruction], pages 17-18
Chuck O'Mahony, Twenty-Third World Gliding Championships Borlange, Sweden [Competitions\World], pages 20-33
Scott A. Jenkins, On Winter's Tail, Part 2 of 2 [Cross Country Soaring; Techniques\Wave Flying; Meteorology], pages 34-39
George Thelen, a Visit to Sauerkraut Soaring Club (Safety Corner) [Literature\Fiction; Literature\Humor], pages 40-43
Bill Sproull and Ed Byars, The SSA Eagle Program: Year 1! Looking to the Future of Soaring [Growth; Soaring Society of America], page 44
Tom Holloran, PC's Can Help Pilots, Not Just Scorers [Computers and the Internet], page 45
Arleen Coleson, A Short Review of Code Changes [Badges\Requirements], page 48
October 
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Douglas C. Sperr, Time Exposure of Spinning an ASK-21 above Turf Soaring School (cover) [Cover]
Oran Nicks, Update on World Class PW-5 (Letter) [World Class Glider], page 2
Dan Pierson, VSA Information (on Vintage and Classics) (Letter) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 2-3
Franke Ebler, Women's Soaring Seminar (Letter) [WSPA], page 3
Jan Kornychuk, Suggested Solution to Serious Problem (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow; Launching\Towplanes], page 3
Joe Walter, What a Contest (the 1-26 Championships) (Letter) [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], page 3
Mark J. Merkens, When It All Began (Unclear for Todd Merkins' Solo at 14) (Letter) [Family; Youth], page 3
Robert B. Riddle, (Overseas Delivery) Too Late! (Letter) [Publications], page 3
David L. Bigelow, Near Death Experience (Response) (Letter) [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 4
Earl Wiley, Additional Column Requested (of Newly Licensed Pilots) (Letter) [Publications], page 4
Philip A. Petmecky, Young Eagle Flights (Letter) [Youth], page 6
Perry W. Hanson, TAS, IAS, EAS (Debate and Flutter References) (Letter) [Aerodynamics\Flutter], pages 6-7
Wes Lineberry, Pins, Pins, Pins! (Letter) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], page 7
Jay Thomson, Small (Spoilers Open) Light Works Well (Write for Details) (Letter) [Instruments], pages 7-8
Karen Willat, Red Hats No Answer (Letter) [Preflight], pages 8-9
Skip Jenkyn, Thumbs Up for Cover of June Soaring (with License Plates) (Letter) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine; Literature\Humor; Promotion], page 9
Michael Adams, One Pilot's View of GPS (Letter) [Instruments], pages 9-10
Sterling Starr, Frank, Lou: Additional Discussion on Spins (Letter), page 10
Marty Hudson, (1993) Region 7 Meet (Vincennes, IL) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 12, 15
Bob Nady, Methods of Starting Clubs (Club & Chapter Chatter), page 15
Craig Cox, Jim Cox [Obituaries], page 15
International News (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], pages 16,17-18
William Malpas, World Motorglider Records [Records and Record Flights; Motorgliders], pages 19-20
John H. Campbell, Junior Team Sweepstakes (Results) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 21
John H. Campbell, Youth Aerospace Convention (26th NCASE in Orlando) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 21
Bermuda High Soaring Celebrates First Anniversary at New Location with Neighbor Day and Mamber Day (SSA in Action) [Sites], pages 21-22
American Spirit Soars Over Arizona (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], page 22
First American Spirit Customer Sailplane Takes to the Air (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], page 22
SSA '94 Convention - Almost Chicago (SSA in Action) [Conventions], page 22
Charlie Spratt and Crews and Pilots, A Flight Through Time - The (1993 Mifflin Co, PA) 15-Meter Nationals in Amish Country [Competitions\National], pages 23-27
Peter C. Masak, Success at the 15-Meter Nationals in Pennsylvania [Competitions\National], pages 27-29
Tom Phillips, Thermal Sounds [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], pages 31-32
Dan Gudgel, ASOS and AWOS Observations [Meteorology], pages 32-38
George Thelen, Late in the Day (Safety Corner) [Physiology; Motorgliders], pages 39-40
Arleen Coleson, Silver Distance [Badges\Requirements], page 47
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David Leonard, Walt Lefford in his LS-6 above the Clouds near Woodland Park, CO (cover) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-6; Cover]
Eric Striedieck, A Word on Crazy Creek (Letter) [Sites], page 2
Jerald R. Kurtz, Says Jump Training is Important (Letter) [Parachutes], pages 2-3
David Newill, Boy Scouts Earn (EAA Young) Eagle Certificates (Letter) [Youth], page 3
Karl H. Striedieck, Has Thought on (Elevator Hookup) Problem (Letter) [Preflight], page 3
Frank J. Cherne, Knows How to Make (Soaring's Future) It Work (Letter) [Youth], pages 3-4
Ingrid Kjenslie, A Great Plus for Soaring (Letter) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 4
Jan Scott, Reimar Horten [Obituaries], page 6
Young Eagle Announcement (Jarrod Briscoe in Photo) (SSA in Action) [Youth; Errata], page 6
John H. Campbell, European Junior Contest (Winners) (SSA in Action) [International; Youth], pages 6-7
Cyndi Stephenson, SSA Announces Convention Sites for 1994, 1995, 1996 (Chicago, IL, Reno, NV, and Huntsville, AL) (SSA in Action) [Conventions], pages 7-8
Oleska-Myron Bilaniuk, Soaring the Skies of Kiev (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], pages 8-9
Bob Nady, Accident Prevention Counselors and the Wings Program (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Safety\Accidents], page 10
Gary Kemp, (1993) Region 11 South Contest (Minden) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 9-12
Lloyd A. Sallee, New Mexico Wing 1993 Soaring Encampment (at Hobbs, NM) (SSA in Action) [Civil Air Patrol], pages 12, 14
International News, Dutch and Italian National Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Internationals], page 15
World Glider Aerobatic Championships (Results from Veno) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International; Aerobatics], page 15
Bob Wander, SSA at Oshkosh Airshow (93) (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 16
Rudder Waggle Signal Adopted (SSA in Action) [Safety\Checklists; Communications], page 16
SSA at Oskosh (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 16
(1993) Region 6 South Contest (Caesar Creek) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 17
Jim Hard, (1993) 1-26 Championships at Albert Lea, Minnesota [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26], pages 19-25
Tom Holloran, GPS: The First Year-Almost [1-26 Association; Sailplanes\Schweizer\1-26; Instruments], pages 26, 28-30
Dan Gudgel, Are You Ready for METAR? (The Upcoming Meteorological Code Change) [Meteorology], pages 31-33
George Thelen, Sensory Overload (Stall/Spin in a 1-35), Sterling Starr (Safety Corner) [Safety\Physiology], pages 35-39
Arleen Coleson, 1993-A Year of Change [Badges\Requirements], page 44
December 
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Steve Walker, Bill Bartell Flying a Schempp-Hirth Ventus at 150 mph through the Finish Gate at the Sailplane Enterprises Annual Spring Sports Class Soaring Contest (cover) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus; Cover]
George H. Frost, (Bellanca Scout) Wing (Wood Spar) Crack Reported (Letter) [Launching\Towplanes], page 2
R. (Hardy) Krueger, Auto Tows from Austraila (Letter) [Launching\Autotow], page 2
Dick Mockler, Pursues Hilton Cup in Texas (Letter) [Cross Country Soaring], pages 2-3
Bob Messner, Sugarbush Starts Them Young (Ten Year-Old Walter Brink) (Letter) [Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 3
Helen Thomson, You're Never Too Young (2-1/2 Year Old Bryce Thompson) (Letter) [Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 3
David C. Michaud, POST Task Opinion (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 3-4
Ingrid Kjenslie, Another Dedicated Pilot (14 Year Old Phil Lomnes) (Letter) [Youth], page 4
Ronald S. Tabery, Hybrid Task (of Speed-Only POST) for Soaring Championships (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 4,9
John A. Carter, GPS and the Sport of Soaring As We Know It (Letter) [Instruments], page 9
Richard H. Johnson, Erwin J. Reeves [Obituaries], page 10
Group Genesis Design Team a Unique Synergy of Knowledge and Experience (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Genesis I], pages 10-11
Pricing for Genesis I Standard Class Sailplane (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Genesis I], page 11
Al Thomas, (1993) Region 11 North Contest (Montague, CA) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 11-12
Robert H. Richard, 1993 Region III Championships (Harris Hill) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 12,14
John Roarke & Bob Henderson, 1995 World Championships GPS Update (SSA in Action) [Instruments], page 14
Dick Mockler, TSA Annual Labor Day Race (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], pages 14,16
Alan Negrin, Rising from the Ashes (SSA in Action) [World Class Glider], page 16
David Michaud, 1993 Little Guys Meet (Blairstown) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], page 16
Wright BrosCollection from Sporty's (SSA in Action) [Promotion], pages 16-17
Mark A. Macaulay, (1993) Region 10 Contest Completed (Brady, TX) (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 17-18
Bob Nady, Newsworthy Items of Club Activities (Club & Chapter Chatter), page 19
Piero Morelli, World Class: Present Status and Expected Future Developments [World Class Glider], pages 20-23
Oran W Nicks, Addendum: Report on Visit to Poland to Review PW-5 Progress and Plans [World Class Glider], pages 23-24
James W. Swinnich, NSM: Preserving the History You're Creating [National Soaring Museum], page 26
Colin Pennycuick, Bird's Eye View [Birds], pages 28-31
Gene Hammond, Safety Pins [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings; Maintenance and Improvements; Safety\Preflight], pages 33-34
John Joss, Human -- Nature Sierra Nevada survival time Again [Techniques\Mountain Soaring], pages 36-38
Doug Bell, Survey of the (Single-Place) Used Sailplane Market - 1993 [Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 39-41
Arthur J. Kover, A First Off-Field Landing [Techniques\Outlandings; Oxygen], page 42
George Thelen, Fuzzy Logic for Soaring (Safety Corner), pages 43-44
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