Soaring Magazine Index for 1994 organized by issue
Soaring Magazine Index for 1994 organized by issue
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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
1994
January
Marc Arnold, Stemme S-10 in Powered Flight (cover) [Motorgliders\Stemme S-10; Cover]
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
Fernando J. Rueda, Let's Find a Way (to Locate Thermals Like NASA Does Windshear) (Letter) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling; Meteorology\Wind Shear], page 2
Michael B. Cavanagh, Right Brain vs Left Brain (GPS vs Pilotage) (Letter) [Instruments], page 2
William G. Hill, Alberquerque Soaring, Swimming and Diving Club (At Moriarty Airport) (Letter) [Sites], page 2
Guillermo Salinas Pliego, Mexico Has It All (at Francisco Lobo Airport in Monterrey) (Letter) [International\Sites], pages 2-3
Sterling Starr, Thanks to SSA for Immediate Action (on FAA Moratorium) (Letter) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 3
Wally Raisanen, GPS Advantages (Letter) [Instruments], page 3
Del Blomquist, A Letter (of Thanks for Retrieve Help) to Juliet Pappa from 144 (Letter) [Outlandings; Credits/Appreciation; Espirit de Corps], pages 3-4
Dick Hitt, FAA Accident Prevention Seminar Held (at Bermuda High Soaring) (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Instruction\Ground Schools], page 5
(Mike) Koerner Assumes Presidency of SSA (SSA in Action) [President and President's Report], page 5
Michael Slingluff, Rotax Powered Super Dimona Receives US. Type Certificate (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders\Hoac HK-36R Super Dimona; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 8-9
Jay Darmstadter, Richard A "Old Dog" Wolthers [Obituaries], page 9
Ted Sharp, Unusual Greetings (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], page 9
New Version of the DG-500 Two-Seat Sailplane (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], page 9
Builders Join Together on (Ultralight Cumulus) Motorglider (SSA in Action) [Motorgliders; Ultralights], pages 9-10
William Ard, (1993) Region 8 Contest (Livingston, MT) [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 10-11
James R. Moser, 6th National Soaring Landmark (at Waynesboro, Virginia) Dedicated (SSA in Action) [History; Sites\Waynesboro, Virginia; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], pages 11-12
Colin Pennycuick, Bird's Eye View, Part 2 of 2 [Birds], pages 16-19
Simine Short, A Century of Progress, 100 Years of Gliding and Soaring in Chicagoland: Part 1-Through 1938 [History], pages 20-26
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Stemme S-10 Motorglider [Motorgliders\Stemme S10; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], pages 28-34
Phil Petmecky, Teaching Tow Emergencies [Launching\Aerotow], pages 36-38
George Thelen, Spoilers-A Double-Edged Sword, by Bob Whelan (Safety Corner) [Launching\Aerotow; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], pages 41-43
Nikolai Kresse, Flying the Krosno (advertisement), by Derek Johnson [Sailplanes\Krosno], page 45
Arleen Coleson, FAI Sporting License Renewal, Barograph Calibration, and Course Planning [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 49
February
(up to table of contents)
Sheila Bouten, Roger McMakin Flying his Schleicher ASW-20 by Guadalupe Peak (cover) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-20; Cover]
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
George Thelen, Thelen Announces (Poetry) Competition (Letter) [Poems and Poetry], page 2
Karen Willat, Strobe Light No Answer (to Unmonitored Spoilers) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 2
Mark Morton, Georgia/Tennessee Race Series Concludes First Season (Letter) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], pages 2-3
Editor, An Apology to the Readers of Soaring Magazine (Letter) [Errata; Publications], page 3
Neal H. Olshan, Shot From Up Top (Letter) [Wave Flying], page 3
Alan Reeter, POST vs AST (Letter) [Competitions\Post Tasks], pages 4,9
Chuck Matson, (Housing Development) Progress and Gliding Can Co-Exist (Letter) [Airports], page 9
James R. Harris, Assistance Requested (in Wave Training) (Letter) [Solicitations; Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 9-10
Kenneth Pruchnick, Objects to Foreign Printer (of Soaring Calendar) (Letter) [Publications; Commentary], page 10
Knut Jorgensen, On Chickens and Buzzards (Letter) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Birds], page 10
Ryan Marschark, A Grateful (Young) PGC Member Responds (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Youth], page 10
Andrew McKittrick, SSA in Action: American Spirit to Fly Down Under (in Australia) [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], page 12
Cyndi Stephenson, Young Eagles in Flight (by named SSA Pilots) (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 12
Elsie Johnson, Plans Announced for Soaring Camps (at Andrews-Murphy, NC) (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 12
Best Fest '93 (at Atlanta, GA) (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 12
Results Announced on Contest Rules Committee Election (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 12
Handheld (II Morrow 920) GPS Now Shipping (SSA in Action) [Instruments], pages 12,15
(1993) Region 4 North, Fairfield, PA [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 15-16
Tony Burton, (Accident Analysis) News For Duster Owners (SSA in Action) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Sailplanes\Duster; Homebuilts & Homebuilding], pages 16-17
Glider Flight Instructor Seminar Held (at Hobbs, NM) (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Ground Schools], page 17
International Vintage Sailplane Meet in USA in 1995 (at Elmira, NY) (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 17-18
The Motorglider Market, An Assessment (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding], pages 18-19
Bob Nady, Getting Approval to Operate at Existing Airports (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 19
J.C. Treager, Limbach Changes Announced (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding], page 19
OSTIV Prizes (SSA in Action) [OSTIV], page 19
Cambridge GPS at the '94 Standard Class Nationals (SSA in Action) [Instruments\GPS], page 20
Trimble Flightmate Pro (GPS) (Product Review) [Instruments\GPS], page 20
Simine Short, A Century of Progress, 100 Years of Gliding and Soaring in Chicagoland: Part 2-To Present [History], pages 21-26
Dave Hudnut, The 1993 Eastern Sailplane Homebuilders Workshop (in Monterey, NY) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], pages 28-31
Gillian Spreckley, Observations of a Back Seat Driver [Competitions], pages 33-34
Mike Vinson, The 1993 Open Class National Championships, (Littlefield, TX), Consistency Pays Off [Competitions\National], pages 36-39
Dean Carswell, The Texas Soaring Association Training Seminars [Instruction\Ground Schools], pages 40-41
George Thelen, Flying Safety as a State of Mind (Inexperience, Hazardous Thoughts and Inspections), by Stan Hall (George Thelen) [Maintenance and Improvements; Safety], pages 42-44
Arleen Coleson, Cameras and Film [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 48
March
(up to table of contents)
Steve Hines, Bud Schumeier Launching his Siren PIK Motorglider (cover) [Cover]
Angus Thomson, Safety First (in Soaring Magazine Contents) (Letter) [Safety; Publications], page 2
David McVeigh, Questions Use of (Cover) Photo (of a Low Pass) (Letter) [Safety; Publications], page 2
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
Robert Clupper, On Sailplanes and Parachutes (Letter) [Parachutes], page 2
Steele Lipe, Good (Cover) Photo (of a Low Pass), but Bad Example (Letter) [Publications], page 2
Frank A. Zaic, Fond Memories (of the Early Days of Aero Club Albatross) (Letter) [History], pages 2-3
Gerdo Marsch, (Dutch Youth) Needs a Helping Hand (Letter) [Solicitations; Youth], page 3
John B. Leavitt, A Question of (New Sailplane) Price (Letter) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Commentary; Growth], page 3
Chuck Griswold, I'd Rather Do It Myself (Letter) [Growth; Instruments; Wave Flying], pages 3-4
André Volant, A Polish (Soaring) Trip is Possible (Letter) [International\Sites], page 4
Hotel Whiskey (Multi-Seat World Record Holder ASH-25) Has Not Retired (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 5
World News, German Universities Announce Summer Camp (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring Association; International\Sites], page 5
(10,000m) Rope to Pull (Sail)plane into Stratosphere (SSA in Action) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], page 8
(MDM-1) "Quick Brown Fox" (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics; Aerodynamics], page 9
William Malpas, European Junior Gliding Championships Update (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 9-10
Lee Logan, PW-5 (Price) Update (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\PW-5; Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 10
Yasuhiro Yama, Japanese Women's Team Makes Debut (SSA in Action) [Women Soaring Pilots], page 10
II Morrow's Apollo 920-Leader of the Flock (SSA in Action) [Birds; Ultralights], page 10
Some Marriages Are Nearer to Heaven (SSA in Action) [Culture and Tradition; Family], pages 10-11
Strong Trains German Parachute Riggers (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], page 11
James W. Swinnich, Help Preserve Our Heritage (by Properly Documenting Your Activities) (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum], pages 11-12
Jack Wyman, (1993) Region Six Contest (Ionia, MI) [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], page 12
Jim Cole, (1993) Region 4 (South) Contest (New Castle, VA) [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 12, 14
Manfred Reinhardt, XXIV OSTIV Congress, Call for Papers (SSA in Action) [OSTIV], page 14
Bob Wander, Attention SSA Chapters and Business Members (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 15
Bob Nady, SSA Eagle Program and Clubs (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 16
Steve Maier, Easy Going At Hobbs: 1993 Sports Class & Motorglider Championships [Competitions\National], pages 17-22
John Good, Flying at Sugarbush [Sites], pages 24-28
Mike Adams, L'Hotellier Fitting Update [Maintenance and Improvements; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 29-30
Phyllis Wells, 15th Annual Women's Soaring Seminar (at Black Forrest Glider Park) [WSPA], pages 31-34
Guy Ford Byars, A Computer Information (Bulletin Board) Service for the Soaring Society of America [Computers and the Internet], pages 35-37
Linn Buell and Jan Scott, Foreign Soarin' The 21st International Vintage Glider Rally (at the Wasserkuppe) [Vintage Aircraft; International\Sites], pages 38-42
Arleen Coleson, For 1994 Soaring Awards [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 44
George Thelen, Canopies (Opening on Tow), by Gary Reed and Garrett Calhoun (Safety Corner) [Safety\Launching\Aerotows; Canopies], pages 45-46
April
(up to table of contents)
Joe Steinhauser, May 1951 Photo of a Schweizer 2-22, 1-23, and a Cinema Awaiting Tows at ChicagoLand Airport (cover) [Cover]
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
John A. Carter, More on a Take-Off Drill (Leave Access Cover in Cockpit Until Positive Control Check Completed) (Letter) [Preflight], page 2
Justin Wills, Soaring and New Technology (GPS at Kiwiglide 94) (Letter) [Instruments], pages 2-3
Dean Carswell, To Turn (After a Rope Break) - Now, Later or Ever? (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 3
John H. Campbell, More Thanks (to Members) for (Their Youth Support) Effort (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Youth], page 3
Hans Disma, (Is the Russia 2) Another Phonix? (Letter) [Sailplanes\Russia AC-4; History], pages 3-4
Billy Singleton, Soaring (Laisater TG-4A) Exhibit Donated to (Southern Museum of Flight, a Birminghanm, AL) Museum (Letter) [Museums], page 4
Bob Whittcomb, A Fitting End to "Old Dog's" (Richard A. Wolthers) Story (Letter) [Obituaries], pages 4,8
Roy D. Clark, Jr., (Sailplane Airspeeds) a Useful Addition (Letter) [Preflight], page 8
1993 Kolstad Scholarship Winner Announced (Joe Walter) (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], pages 9-10
1994 Kolstad Scholarship Winners Announced (Robert Paul Sabino and James R. Brown) (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], pages 9-10
Annette Reichmann, Barron Hilton Cup Winners [Awards\Hilton Cup], page 11
50 Years After D-Day (SSA in Action) [History], page 11
Robert Lee Moore, Dezso "Dez" Kelemen [Obituaries], pages 11-12
Icom's IC-A21 (Handheld Transceiver) (New Products) [Equipment\Radios], page 12
Carol Moe Fagan, Reunion Scheduled for Crystal Soaring (SSA in Action) [Sites], pages 12-13
Bob Nady, Welcome to a Brand New Club (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 13
Gross Sky Ghost (Youth Achievement) Award Nominations Being Accepted (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 13
Judy Lincoln, For Fiscal Year Ending October 31, 1993 [Soaring Society of America\Annual Report], pages 15-19
Mike Koerner, SSA President's Report [Soaring Society of America\President], page 19
Margaret Rambie, Pilots Pelted-By Snow? in Uavlde? [Competitions\National], page 23
Mark Huffstutler, 1993 Standard Class Nationals (Uvalde, TX) Contest Report [Competitions\National], pages 21-26
Richard H. Johnson and Sharon Smith, A Flight Test Evaluation of the SZD-50-3 Puchacz 2-Place Sailplane [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\SZD 50-3 "Puchacz"], pages 29-32
Sharon Smith, An Instructor's Viewpoint of the Puchacz [Training\Flight Instructors; Sailplanes\SZD 50-3 "Puchacz"], page 31
Bob Wander, A Sampling of the (Newcomer's Negative) Comments [Growth], page 34
Bob Wander, Gliderport Hospitality, The Cold Shoulder, pages 33-35
Christian Ravel, The (1936 French) AVIA 41P [Sailplanes\AVAI 41P; History; Vintage Aircraft], pages 37-38
George Moffat, POST Problems and Solutions [Competitions\Post Tasks], page 39
George Thelen, Positive Control Checks, by Bob Whelan (Safety Corner) [Safety\Preflight], pages 41-43
Arleen Coleson, State Soaring Record Forms Revisited [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 44
May
(up to table of contents)
Stephen Nesser, Watercolor of Red Tail Hawk in Flight with a Puchacz (cover) [Cover]
Dan Pierson, Looking for Diamant Owners (to Celebrate Design) (Letter) [Solicitations], page 2
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
Wolfgang Siegel, America's Oldest Glider (the Baker-McMillen CADET) Ready For Takeoff (Letter) [Vintage Aircraft], page 2
Mick Westbrook, Price (Question by Leavitt) Not the Point (Letter) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Commentary], pages 2-3
Mark Palmer, It Was a Great (Minden Summer Wave) Day! (Letter) [Wave Flying], page 3
Parmeet Kalra, A Chance to Promote the Sport (Donate Old Issues to Those Less Fortunate) (Letter) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine\Reprints and Back Issues; Solicitations; Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 3
Elmer Mooring, Mach 15 Glider (in Safety Corner)! Oops (on Sink Rate Units)! (Letter) [Errata], page 4
Flore Lambelin, (Youth) Willing To Trade (Homes) (Letter) [Solicitations; Youth], page 4
Orv Knarr, Remembering a Friend (Milton G. Johnson) (Letter) [Obituaries], page 4
Willi Jausch, Can You Recall (Hoedmaker's Gliding School in Germany)? (Letter) [International\Sites], page 4
Gary Kemp, Insurance Changes Announced (Addition of Engine Tear Down Option) (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 5
Karl Striedieck, (1994) Contest Rules and Procedures Changed (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 5
Joe Volmar, (Adrian Soaring Club) Air Show Zealots (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], pages 5-6
Recruitment Awards Given at (1994) Convention (SSA in Action) [Conventions], pages 6,9
Wilhelm Dirks, Glaser-Dirks DG-800B (MWAE Engine is Quieter) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 9-10
Linda Mae Draper, New Zealand (Sight-seeing) Tour Package Offered (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 10
John Good, Club Class an Experiment for the 1994 Contest Season (SSA in Action) [Competitions], pages 10-11
Group Genesis and BRS Make Announcement (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Genesis I], pages 11-12
Bob Nady, Spin Experience Attracts Mythical Power Pilot (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 12
The National Soaring Museum: 25 Years of Flight and Still Climbing (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum], pages 13-15
EW Barograph and GPS Recorder (New Products) [Instruments], pages 14-15
Don Crawford, Lorne Catlin [Obituaries], page 16
Brad Ruda, SSA '94 - a Chicago Affair [Conventions], pages 19-22
Brad Ruda, SSA '94 Temporary Postal Station [Conventions], page 21
Brad Ruda, Promoting Soaring - SSA '94 [Conventions; Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 22
Chuck O'Mahony, Weather or Not [Conventions], pages 23-26
Allen R. Silver, The Acid Mesh Problem Revisited [Parachutes], pages 27-28
Aland Adams, A Pilot's View of Soaring Montana! [Techniques\Mountain Soaring], pages 29, 32-34
William Ard, An Invitation.. ...to Soar Montana! [Sites; Techniques\Mountain Soaring], pages 32-33
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Schleicher ASW-24W [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-24W], pages 35-38
Arleen Coleson, Turnpoint Selection [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 42
George Thelen, Living In.. a Vacuum (Tube)(, Airspace and Communications Ground School at Home)! (Safety Corner) [Airspace; Communications; Instruction\Ground Schools], pages 43-47
June
(up to table of contents)
Dereesa Purtell, Grob 103 Twin III SL Launching Over Aspen, CO (cover) [Cover]
Wilhelm Dirks, DG-800 Now LBA Type Certified (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages by Wilhelm Dirks, pp. 9-10
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
Edward Slater, Help Preserve Torrey Pines (CA) (Letter) [Sites], page 2
Eric Striedieck, Sees Cover Shot (of a Low Pass) Differently (Letter) [Safety\Patterns and Landings; Publications], page 2
John Stockwell, Says It's a Bum Rap (to Avoid Foreign Printers) (Letter) [Publications; Commentary], page 2
Paul Oldershaw, Another Tie Noted (in 1935 US Nationals) (Letter) [History; Competitions], page 2
Tony Burton, Not Suprised at Tie Score (for 1993 Standard Class Nationals) (Letter) [Competitions\National], page 2
William Bardick, More Than Meets the Eye (Letter) [Publications; Patterns and Landings], pages 2-3
Thomas Cassetta, Say No Sometimes (to Instruction Flight for No Reason) (Letter) [Instruction], pages 3-4
Arthur Illiano, Jr., Has an Idea (for Spoiler Alarm) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 4
Mark Holliday, Spoilers and Tows Discussed (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 4
Phil Petmecky, Author Responds to (Carswell) Comments (on Author's Article) (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 4-5
Cyndi Stephenson, Call for Proposals on 1996 Contest Sites (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 6
James W. Swinnich, Happenings at the National Soaring Museum (MacCready Presentation and 21st Ralph S. Barnaby Lecture by Stann Hall) (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum], page 6
Sterling Starr, Montana Calls Competition Pilots (to 1994 15-Meter Nationals) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National], page 6
Tim Smith, New Sailplane Desk Ornament (Model That Responds to Joystick) (SSA in Action) [Models], page 9
Washington (State) Barograph Center Changes (to Airtech Instrument) (SSA in Action) [Instruments], page 9
William Malpas, International News, From France to Corsica Again (SSA in Action) [Cross Country Soaring], page 10
FAI 1000 KM Diplomas (Now Total 244) (SSA in Action) [Awards\1000 Kilometer Flights], page 10
George Nuse, Georgia Clubs Unite (Atlanta Soaring Club into Mid-Georgia Soaring Association) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], pages 10-11
John H. Campbell, Student Memberships (at $22/Year) Are Attractive (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Membership], page 11
Michael Steckner, New Product Review - Lift/Director 100 Variometer (SSA in Action) [Instruments], page 11
Dent Brome, Bob Fitch [Obituaries], page 13
Doug Jacobs, Good-bye, Old Friend (Bob Fitch) [Obituaries], page 13
Bob Nady, CAP and NSF Solo Eleven (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 14
Derek Piggott, Landings (with a Flexible Base Leg) [Techniques\Patterns and Landings], pages 15-16
Dean Carswell and Richard H. Johnson, Additional Spin Testing of the SZD-50-3 Puchacz Trainer [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\SZD 50-3 "Puchacz"], pages 17-20
Dean Carswell, A Senior Flight Instructor's Comments (on the Puchacz) [Sailplanes\ZD 50-3 "Puchacz"], page 19
Linda Charlton, Voyage of the Mosquito (Repair Surprises and Trailering) [Trailers; Maintenance and Improvements; Preflight], pages 21-24
Aleksandr Kudinov, The Russian Soaring Experience [International\Sites], pages 25-28
André Jansen and Wolfgang Lieff, Project AK-8: German Students Pioneer New Ways in the Design and Manufacture of Gliders [Youth; Sailplanes\Akaflieg Karlsruhe Ak-8; Sailplane Design], pages 29-32
Peter C. King, Shock Absorbers.. Or Why The One to Worry About is Not on Your Trailer! [Trailers], page 33
Peter King, Shock Absorbers.. Or Why The One to Worry About is Not on Your Trailer! [Maintenance and Improvements], page 33
Billy J. Singleton, Use and Abuse of Checklists [Safety\Checklists], page 35
Deressa Purtell, Soaring Photo Safari.. Aspen, Colorado Style! [Photography], pages 37-38
Arleen Coleson, What Do I Need to Fly for Badges? [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 40
George Thelen, Lost in the Ozone-Again (by the Magnetic Compass), by Dan Gudgel (Safety Corner) [Safety\Instruction], pages 43-48
July
(up to table of contents)
Phil Snider, Bruce Fox in L-33 Solo with Sunburst Wings (cover) [Cover]
Chuck O'Mahony, An Oversight Corrected (on Hatcher Trophy Craftsman) (Letter) [Awards\Hatcher; Errata], page 2
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
John Bender, What a (87th) Birthday! (Letter) [Seniors], page 2
John Potter, He Found a Positive Welcome (at the Soaring Club of Houston) (Letter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 2
Russ Gritzo, One of Several Responses (to Assist Kalra and Indian Soaring) (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 2
Wil Schuemann, Thoughts on (Revitalizing) Competition (Letter) [Competitions], pages 2-3
Roy Cross, Could It Be (Frank Zaic Wrote Modellers Frank Zaic Year Book)? (Letter) [History], pages 3-4
Dick Larsen, In-Flight Emergency (with Sun-Block in the Eyes) Encountered (Letter) [Medical Condition; Pilot Comfort], page 4
Steven Nichols, Thanks for the (Schempp-Hirth Factory) Help (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Maintenance and Improvements], page 4
Jeanne Thivierge, Happy Birthday to You (Luke Thivierge - Solo at 14)! [Youth; Family], pages 5-6
William M. Smoak, Another Possible Member (My Ten-Year-Old Son) (Letter) [Family; Sailplanes\Cherokee], page 6
Jean Wilson, Some People Hear the Music (Every Time They Fly!) (Letter) [Physiology], pages 7-8
Charlie Spratt, Shaking Off the Snow, The 1994 Senior Nationals (SSA in Action) [Competitions\National\Seniors], page 9
James W. Swinnich, (Scouting) Youth at the National Soaring Museum (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum; Youth], pages 9-11
International News, An Ejection Seat for the Sailplane Pilot (SSA in Action) [Parachutes], pages 11,13
Call for SSA (1998) Convention Sponsor, Don Kawal (SSA in Action) [Conventions], page 13
Dresser Introduces New Tire (SSA in Action) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 13
Nutmeg Soaring Meet to be in (Springfield,) Vermont (SSA in Action) [Errata], page 13
Tow Launch System(s of San Antonio, TX New Features) Update (SSA in Action) [Ground Launch], pages 13-14
James Berry, Weather Service Company (Doppler Radar from Accu-Weather) Update (SSA in Action) [Meteorology], page 14
FAA Announces Action Plan (to Promote an Economic Upturn of Aviation) (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 14-15
J.H. Volmar, (Adrian) Soaring Club Celebrates 60th Birthday (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 15
Gus Briegleb, Eugart Yerian [Obituaries], pages 15-16
Bob Nady, Safety Sentinel for Your Club (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 16
John Campbell, SSA Announces "Cadet Youth Flight Scholarship" (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 16
Wilhelm Dirks, The DG-303 Elan from Glaser-Dirks (Announced) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], page 17
Sun Protection Apparel (New Products) [Medical Condition; Cockpit], page 17
Jim Payne, Limited Flying Qualities Evaluation of the American Falcon [Sailplanes\American Falcon; Pilot Reports], pages 18,20,22
Jim Payne, Limited Flying Qualities Evaluation of the American Spirit [Pilot Reports; Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], pages 19,21,23
William Malpas, Let's Put a Little Engine on It? [Motorgliding], pages 25-30
Charles Lindsay and Tim Sobol, Atmospheric Stability Analysis System (ASAS) Evaluation [Meteorology], pages 31-33
Kevin Renshaw, Wetted Area and L/D [Aerodynamics], pages 35-38
Phil Petmecky, Recruiting New Members and How to Keep 'em! [Growth], pages 39-41
Karl H. Striedieck, Attitude Problems (from No Elevator Control) [Safety; Patterns and Landings; Instruction; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 43-44
George Thelen, Pavlov's Dogs (Bad Habits and Good Habits) (Safety Corner) [Physiology], pages 47-48
Arleen Coleson, Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines!! [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 50
August
(up to table of contents)
John H. Campbell, BFSS (Black Forest Soaring Society) Hosts Explorer (Scout)s (Letter) [Youth], pages P. 2
Mark Montague, Bob Barber Adorned with Multi-Colored Cap Awaiting a Tow on Asphalt in his Mosquito with Canopy Open (cover) [Cover]
Andy Magyar, Where Are the Women? (Letter) [Women Soaring Pilots], page 2
Editor, Soaring Magazine Policy for Letters to "Soaring Mail" (and Disclaimer) [Publications], page 2
John M. Cone, Spoiler Annunciator (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 2
Stephen DuPont, Comment on "Safety Corner" (Compass Topic) (Letter) [Instruction], pages 2-3
Chuck Jamieson, Says No To Open Dive Brake (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], page 3
Juan Batch, Let's Always Keep It (the Low Pass a) Safe (Altitude) (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], pages 3-4
Dorthy Herzberg, Turned on (by Cleveland Soaring Society) (Letter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 4
Jim Mara, Says No to Saying No (to Instruction Flight for No Reason) (Letter) [Instruction], page 4
Steven J. King, Responds to (Striedieck) Low Pass Letter (Letter) [Techniques\Patterns and Landings], page 4
John Campbell, SSA in Action: SSA Boosts AV-ED (by Getting Involved with Education Groups) [Aerospace Education], pages 15-16
Frauke Elber, SSA in Action: SSA At Aerospace Teacher Convention (NCASE) [Aerospace Education], page 16
Paul A. Schweizer, The Last Founder of SSA Has Died (Augustine Charles Haller) [Obituaries], page 16
Robert Davis, Walter A. Bearden [Obituaries], pages 16-17
Dick Kenyon, Mark Bottino [Obituaries], page 17
Raul Blacksten, Frank Gross Restoration Award (for a Laister-Kauffman TG-4a) (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft; Awards\Gross], page 17
From the FAI, Gliding, Three Men, One Record (SSA in Action) [Awards\Records and Record Flights], page 17
Peter J. Kelly, Jr., New Soaring Site (Lagoon Valley Soaring Williams, CA) Has Spectacular Soaring (SSA in Action) [Sites], pages 17-18
Simine Short, Another "Young Eagle" Launched (by Chicago Glider Club) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Youth], page 20
Bob Nady, Getting and Keeping New Members, Also Instructors, and Safety (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 21
Electronic Battery Saver (New Products) [Equipment\Batteries], page 21
Bob Wander, Gliderport Hospitality, Ask Me About Soaring, pages 23-24
Simine Short and Jim Crisp, The First 'Real' United States Glider Stamp & WWII Troup Glider Flying Remembered by a Glider Pilot, Carrying Souvenir Glider Mail on First Day of Issue! [Stamps; History; Promotions; Aerospace Education], pages 25-28
Jack Olson, (Bottineau, ND) a Site for Soar Eyes [Expeditions], pages 29-32
Derek Johnson, Auto Tow (with a Pickup Truck) [Launching\Ground Launch], pages 33-34
Sterling Dare and Howard Burgess, US Army Air Corps - "Glider Invitational" Lawrence-Maxim Airfield, North Carolina - 1942 [Humor; History], pages 36-37
Ed Jones, Zen and the Art of Soaring [Psychology], page 38
Arleen Coleson, Who is An Official Observer? [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 41
Debbie Beuttler, Once Upon a Wave [Poems and Poetry], page 46
James R. Harris, State of Mind [Poems and Poetry], page 46
George Thelen, Poetry Contest (A break from the normal routine) (Safety Corner) [Poems and Poetry], pages 45-50
Gren Seibels, The Rime of the Ancient Soaring Pilot [Poems and Poetry], page 50
September
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Jay Guerrero, Cliff Oliver in a Cirrus Above the Clouds and Beneath a Star Burst Sun (cover) [Sailplanes\Cirrus; Cover]
Bob Root, Caesar Creek's Fountain of Youth (Letter) [Seniors], page 2
Jim Jenista, Goodbye to an Old Friend (the Prue 160) (Letter) [Preflight; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 2
Geoffrey D. Woodward, He's Upset (at Eric and William's Banter) (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], pages 2-3
Carsten Leuters, He (German Pilot) Wants to Soar the West (Letter) [Solicitations], page 3
Jim McCarthy, Wants to Know Where the (Mitchell) A-10 Silver Eagle Was (Letter) [Ultralights; Motorgliding], page 3
William Baird, Youngest Member (of Southern Eagles, Jonathan Baird) Makes Solo Flight (on 14th Birthday) (Letter) [Launching\Ground Launch; Youth; Family], pages 3-4
Eric Greenwell, Wants Advice on Radio and Antenna (Letter) [Equipment\Radios], page 4
Knut Kjenslie, An Older Pilot (Francis Kalinowski) Still Logs Lots of Hours (Letter) [Seniors], page 6
Sport Aviation (of IA) Offers Neat Camping Experience (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 6,9
James W. Swinnich, Whitney and Soaring (Youth Scholarship Award) (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum; Awards\Youth; Youth], pages 9-10
Bob Nady, Using SSA Rebate to Clubs Sepatately (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 10
Yasuhiro Yama, My Dream to Fly Again (After Hang Gliding Accident) Comes True (SSA in Action) [Handicapped Accomplishments], page 11
1994 Region 11 Soaring Championships Come to Crazy Creek [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 10-16
Ultralight Motorglider Mini Stratton D-7 (SSA in Action) [Ultralights; Motorgliding], page 17
Professor Ewald and Christof Reuter, Akaflieg Darmstadt and the D-41 [Sailplane Design; Sailplanes\Akaflieg Darnstadt D-41], pages 19-22
Steve Nichols, Some Thoughts on Landing in High Wind Conditions [Patterns and Landings], pages 23-25
Coren D. Termal, Small Can Be Beautiful, The 7th Annual VSA Western Regatta [Vintage Aircraft], pages 27-29
Thomas Knauff, The Invention of the Rudder [Aerodynamics; Instruction], page 30
Andy Holoubek, The Crystal Squadron -(+2?) [Awards\Badge Flights; Cross Country Soaring], pages 31-32
Jorge Castillo, Freedom at Ten Thousand Feet [Techniques\Mountain Soaring], pages 33-37
Arleen Coleson, Camera Procedures [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 42
George Thelen, The Nuts and Bolts of Soaring, by Elaine Cutri (Safety Corner) [Maintenance and Improvements], pages 43-48
October
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Steve Hines, Collage Featuring Les Horvath's Nimbus 3 Dumping Water Ballast at WSC91 (cover) [Cover]
Phil Frisby, Misfortune Strikes South Africa Group (Letter) [International\Sites], page 2
Skip Atwell, Good Time at Wabash Valley (Soaring Association in Lawrenceville, IL) (Letter) [Sites], pages 2-3
Ed Byars, On Dive Brakes and Baseball Caps (Letter) [Preflight; Launching\Aerotow; Checklists; Medical Condition], page 3
Carlton J. Walker, Jr., A Soaring Experience - Holland Style (Letter) [International\Sites], pages 3-4
Bill Yancey, (Release by Bob Hupe in Minden from) Sailplane Prison (Without Lift in Kansas City) (Letter) [Sites], pages 5-6
Bill Yancey, Sailplane Prison (ie. Without Lift) (Letter) [Commentary], pages 5-6
Elsie F. Johnson, Correction Noted (Photo from Krosno KRO-3A, not a PW-5) (Letter) [Errata], page 6
Marco Antonio, (Brazilian Student Seeks to Correspond with) Friends of SSA (Letter) [Growth; Youth; Solicitations], page 6
Roland Herwig, Aviation Exploring Update (Scouts Can Fly) (Letter) [Youth], page 6
Steve Newfield, Soaring for Growth: a Game of Stick and Rudder (Letter) [Growth; Instruction], page 6
Klaus Holinghaus Dies in Glider Crash in Swiss Alps [Obituaries], page 8
Raul Blacksten, One Score Years, Thirty Score Members: VSA Turns Twenty (SSA in Action) [Vintage Aircraft], pages 8-9
Gerhard Waibel, Changes Highlighted in ASW-24B (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Schleicher\ASW-24B], pages 10-11
Roger Archey, Apollo 920 GPS at Region 11 Contest (SSA in Action) [Instruments\GPS], pages 11-12
Wilhelm Dirks, Maiden Flight of the DG-800B (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks], pages 12, 14, 16
Skip Hockman, Genesis I Sailplane in Design News Magazine (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Genesis I; Publications], pages 16-17
Bob Nady, Trying a New Location, Visiting Other Clubs When Travelling (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 17
Pete Williams, SLSPA-A Status Report (275 Members Strong) (SSA in Action) [Motorgliding], pages 17-18
Steve Franklin, The 1994 National Motorgliding Championships [Competitions\National\Motorgliding; Poems and Poetry], pages 19-23
1994 National Standard Class Championships (Scoresheet) [competitions\National], page 21
Gary Kemp, 1994 Sports Class Nationals, Montague, CA [competitions\National], pages 24-26
Brian E. Thompson and W. Alex Friess, Rensselaer's Third Sailplane-The RP-3, Progress Report [Sailplanes\Rensselaer RP-3; Sailplane Design], pages 27-29
William Malpas, Let's Go on Safari (for a New Experience and Soaring Promotion) [Promotions; Aerospace Education; Expeditions], pages 33-37
Albert Uster, The Development of the Moswey Series [Vintage Aircraft], pages 38-39
Arleen Coleson, Silver Distance [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 44
George Thelen, Preaching to the Choir (About Incidents) (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Physiology], pages 46-48
November
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Bill Anderson, Sunlight through the Wings of a Baby Bowlus at a Vintage Sailplane Meet (cover) [Cover]
Hal Marcus, Safety Lacking at Airshow (Flight with Tail Dolly Attached) (Letter) [Preflight], page 2
John W. Glendening, Help (with Cloudstreet Details) Being Asked For (Letter) [Solicitations; Meteorology], page 2
King Povenmire, (Safety Corner) Poetry Decision Questioned (Letter) [Poems and Poetry], page 2
R.H. Swift, Thanks for the Memories (of Military Gliding) (Letter) [History], page 2
Jack McRae, Wilbur it is (, Not Wilber)! (Letter) [Errata; Aerodynamics], page 3
Lars Helmersson, Induced Drag of the AK-8 Project Clarified (Letter) [Sailplane Design; Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Akaflieg Karlsruhe Ak-8], page 3
Paul Halstead, Get Out of the Cold (Come to Seminole-Lake Gliderport, FL) [Sites], page 3
T.R. Beasley, Wants (Computer Records) Information for Club (Letter) [Computers and the Internet; Solicitations], page 3
R.F. Whelan, One Question, One Quibble (with Ewald and Reuter Article) (Letter) [Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Akaflieg Darnstadt D-41], pages 3-4
Richard H. Johnson, (Note to R.F.Whelan's Letter) (Letter) [Aerodynamics; Sailplanes\Akaflieg Darnstadt D-41], page 4
Larry Kampa, He Found Montana (Letter) [Sites], pages 4,6
Larry Nicholson, Lithuania Was Fun (Letter) [International\Sites], page 6
Richard H. Johnson, Recommended Aerotowing and Release Procedures (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 6,9
Richard Benbough, Missing Bowlus-Nelson Motorglider (Letter) [Solicitations; Vintage Aircraft], page 9
Mark S. Graham, Remembers Caesar Creek (Forty Years Ago) (Letter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], pages 9-10
William G. Hill, An Open Letter to FAA Administrator David Hinson and the SSA Membership (About Airspace) (Letter) [SSA Membership; Airspace; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 10-12
Ivan C. Snell, Another Heart Touched (by Hugh Whitney and Leigh Egbert) (Letter) [Obituaries], pages 12,14
B.J. Butler, Had Great Soaring Vacation (at Seminole-Lake, FL and Walterboro, SC and did painting to prove it) (Letter) [Art; Sites], page 14
Knut Kjenslie, First Solo for All Ages (Three Generations at Seminole-Lake, FL) (Letter) [Family], page 14
Les Sebald, Angel Flight? (Letter) [Photography], page 14
Doug Bremner, Takes Exception to (Jamieson's) Letter (Letter) [Launching\Aerotow], pages 14-15
Irving Taylor, No Low Passes (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 15
Ken Barroll, World's Largest Glider (Boeing 747 "Spirit of Everett") (Letter) [Aerodynamics], page 15
Jim Mara, Keep It (the Cockpit) Simple (Letter) [Techniques\Patterns and Landings; Launching\Aerotow; Cockpit], pages 15-16
Ken Bernard, Great Vacation (at High Country Soaring) (Letter) [Sites], page 17
Ken Bernard, Wants Information on Evolution of Classes (Letter) [Competitions], page 17
Sean T. Braxton, Thank You Turf Soaring (Letter) [Sites], page 17
Call For (Aviation Psychology) Papers (SSA in Action) [Psychology], page 18
Tom Knauff, Wedekind Safety Sleeve Available (SSA in Action) [Maintenance and Improvements; Equipment\Hotellier Fittings], pages 18-19
Janice Maupin, Jim Maupin [Obituaries], page 19
Elder Statesmen of Aviation Elected (William S. Ivans and Richard E. Schreder by NAA) (SSA in Action) [National Aeronautic Association (NAA)], page 19
James W. Swinnich, The National Soaring Museum Director's Report to the SSA Membership (SSA in Action) [National Soaring Museum], pages 19-20
Steve Smith, Status Report from the SSA Contest Rules Committee (SSA in Action) [Competitions], pages 20-21
Bob Nady, Club/Chapter Sessions at Convention, Display of Brochures (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 21
Dean Carswell, Texas Soaring Association's 1994 Training Seminar (SSA in Action) [Launching\Ground Schools], page 21
Ed Byars, Klaus Holinghaus [Obituaries], page 22
Chuck O'Mahony, Preview of Paradise.. Soaring Style (Flying M Ranch in Nevada) [Sites], pages 23-28
Oran W. Nicks, The PW-5 World Class Glider as a One-Design Configuration [World Class Glider; Competitions], pages 29-32
George Thelen, on Waves (Safety Corner) [Safety; Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 33-36
Arleen Coleson, Electronic Barograph Approval Procedures [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 44
December
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Craig Stanford, Diane Stanford Flying Her Red and Yellow Schweizer 1-34R (cover) [Cover]
Bill Reuland, Has Magazines to Give Away (Letter) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine\Reprints and Back Issues], page 2
Dave Bradley, (Philadelphia Glider Council) Has Youth Program That Works (Letter) [Youth], page 2
Lawrence Kampa, Jr., Oshkosh Had a Part of Glider History (Letter) [History], page 2
Phil Petmecky, Adding "E" mergency to Checklists (Letter) [Checklists], page 2
Bill Dehon, Showing Off (in the Pattern) Can Be Hazardous (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], pages 2-3
Charlie Bourget, 12-Meter Sailplanes and the World Class Competition (Letter) [Competitions; Sailplane Production/Availability], pages 3-4
Hans-Werner Grosse, Safety and Sport at the World Championships (Letter, Safety Corner) [International; Safety], pages 4,6,9
John W. Glendening, The Wrights and the Rudder (Letter) [Aerodynamics], page 4
D.C. Unwin, Anyone Have a Motorglider for Rent? (Letter) [Solicitations; Motorgliding], page 9
Frank J. Cherne, III, Chad Poland (Letter) [Obituaries], page 9
Frank J. Cherne, III, Earl Butler (Letter) [Obituaries], page 9
Frank J. Cherne, III, anonymous with glider lapel pin (Letter) [Obituaries], page 9
Pat Costello, Thanks for the Past Ten Years (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Insurance], page 9
Stephen J. Lindberg, He Likes to Fly (14-Year Old Nels Lindberg) (Letter) [Youth; Family], page 9
Bob Wander, SSA at Oshkosh (SSA in Action) [Exhibits/Displays/Fairs], page 11
Mike Adams, More on Wedekind Safety Sleeve (SSA in Action) [Equipment\Hotellier Fittings; Maintenance and Improvements], page 11
Jeff Miller, He (Howard Blossom) Gave his Child a Home (SSA in Action) [Seniors; People\Howard Blossom], pages 11-12
George Thelen, Glider Pilots Participate in the (FAA) '94 Poker Run, by Frank Reid (SSA in Action, Safety Corner) [Safety], pages 12,14
Howard Burr, SHA Western Workshop (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts & Homebuilding], pages 14-15
PW-5 Agreement Signed by FAI (SSA in Action) [World Class Glider], page 15
Andy McKittrick, SSA in Action: American Spirit XL Racer Nears Completion [Sailplanes\American Spirit and Spirit XL], pages 15-16
Norman H. Ellison, (1994) Region Eight Contest (Ephrata, WA) [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 16,18
Al Santilli, (1994) Region 9 Championships (Hobbs, NM) [Competitions\Regional; Soaring in Action], pages 19-20
Bob Nady, Why We Like to Fly Gliders (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 23
New Products: Protection for Your Sailplane (Solar Ventilators) (SSA in Action) [Trailers], page 23
New Products: Exercise Your Decision Making (with Competition Training System) (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], pages 23-24
New Products: Soaring Innovations Introduces the Glide Navigator (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], page 24
William Ard, Montana Soaring-the 1994 15-Meter Nationals at Livingston, Montana [Competitions\National], pages 25-30
Jim Short, A Moratorium on (Importing) My Glider? [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], pages 31-34
Jim Short, Licensing Non-US Type Certificated Sailplanes in the Experimental Air Racing and/or Exhibition Categories [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 33
Peter C. King, Why Whisky Tango Didn't Go Over There [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Open Cirrus], page 35
George Thelen, (Goodbye to) Niner!, by Chris O'Callaghan (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], pages 38-40
Arleen Coleson, Procedures for Use of the Electronic Barograph [Awards\Badge Requirements], page 46
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