Soaring Magazine Index for 1996 organized by issue
Soaring Magazine Index for 1996 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
1996
January 
John Neel, Schempp-Hirth Ventus "OF" Piloted by Bill Bartell Over a Deep Blue Sky (cover) [Cover]
Michael S. Finegan, A Proposal to Pick Up from the Past (Letter) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine\Reprints and Back Issues], page 2
Richard Kaleta, A Great Idea for More Exposure (Letter) [Displays], page 2
Vytas Peseckas, More on the LAK 12 (Letter) [Sailplanes\Lak-12], page 2
W. Stewart Tittle, Thanks Extended to Soaring Friends (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 2
Gerald Downs, Jeremy's Big Day (Letter) [Youth], page 3
Jack Gibbert, Past SSA State Governor Takes a Wife (Letter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education; Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 4
Sebastian Huhmann, German Glider Pilot Wants Help (Letter) [Solicitations], page 4
Walter Setz, Rex Spurs Memories (Letter) [History], page 4
Gunter Voltz, Russia AC-4 Now Has Trailer (Letter) [Sailplanes\Russia AC-4], page 6
Tom Elmore, The Sultan's Tent (Letter) [Crewing], page 6
Board Minutes Available (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Officers and Board of Directors], page 9
GNSS (GPS) Flight Recorders Not Yet Approved by FAI (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badges\Flights; Expeditions; Instruments], page 9
Hammond Elected SSA President for 1996 (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Officers and Board of Directors], page 9
SSA Board Elects Officers and Directors-at-Large for 1996 (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Officers and Board of Directors], page 9
Gren Seibels, Or What's Heaven For? by William B. Dehon (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 10
SSA Now on Internet (SSA in Action) [Communications], page 10
SSA Now on the Internet (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], page 10
Sixth World Glider Aerobatic Championship (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics], page 10
Cindy Brickner, Region 12 1995 Contest (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 11
Tom Knauff, 1,000th Bronze Badge Issued (SSA in Action) [Awards\ABC Training Program], page 11
Gary Carter, James Whitten Neffinger [Obituaries], page 13
Larry Sanderson, Announcing the 1996 International Aviation Art Contest (SSA in Action) [Youth; Art], page 13
Richard Ball and Lou Feierabend, Gale Abels [Obituaries], page 13
Bob Nady, An Accident at Our Club (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 14
Rand Baldwin, News from the 1996 National Convention [Conventions], page 15
Gene Hammond, A Letter from the President [Soaring Society of America\President], page 17
Gene Hammond, Building Soaring, Part 1 [Growth], pages 19-21
Jack Olson, Sometimes It's Worth the Effort, Turtle Mountains Soaring Safari [Expeditions], pages 23-25
Derek Johnson, Re-Inventing the Wheel [Launching\Ground Launch], pages 27-29
Justin Wills, Requeim for Jim Day [Obituaries; Esprit de Corps], pages 31-32
Dean Carswell, Soaring in Britain [International\Sites], pages 33-
Jason Gregg, Racing at the CFHN (in St Auban, France) [International\Sites], pages 37-39
Herb Greenburg, 17,400 Ft, 80 Knots, Rotor Over Minden at Thirteen-Five [Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 40-41
George Thelen, Asking the Wrong Question (Safety Corner), pages 43-44
George Thelen, Training for the Unexpected Spin in Your Future, by Beverly Howard (Soaring Safety Foundation, Safety Corner) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Soaring Safety Foundation; Safety], page 45
Gene Hammond, Sailplane Safety [Stalls/Spins; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Soaring Safety Foundation], pages 45-46
George Thelen, A Stall-Spin Bedtime Story, by William Bentley (Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs, Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs^Soaring Safety Foundation|Safety Corner) [Safety], page 46
Beverly Howard, Training for the Unexpected Spin in Your Future, (SSF section), page 999
James M. Jenista, Attribution Given To J. Livingston Seagull (Letter) [Credits/Appreciation], page 999
February 
(up to table of contents)
A Winner: Caesar Creek (Region 6 1995 Contest) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], page g
Derek Piggott, Using the Reichmann Method (Letter) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], page 2
Emil Kissel, Garden Barometer (Letter) [Youth; Instruments], page 2
Oran W. Nicks, American-Made World Class Gliders (Letter) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 2
Robert Clipper, A Challenge to Open Up to Others (Letter) [Hang Gliding], page 2
Tim Hanke, Attention Soaring Contributors (Letter) [Errata], page 2
Clyde Chamberlin, Aunt Lucile - My First Passenger (Letter) [Seniors], page 3
Tim Mara, ELT's for Sailplanes (Letter) [Instruments], page 3
Uwe Kleinhempel, An Invitation to Visit Golden, BC (Letter) [International\Sites], page 3
Don Kawal, Call for (future) SSA Convention Sponsors (SSA in Action) [Conventions], page 4
Frank Reid, SSA Governors Appointed in Region V (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 4
"Damn the Torpedoes - Full Speed Ahead," (at Buzova Gliderport, Ukraine) by Oleksa-Myron Bilaniuk (SSA in Action) [International\Sites], page 8
Elsie F. Johnson, Out of the Weather (SSA in Action) [Hangars and Accessories], page 10
Val Brain, Glider Pilot's Manual by Ken Stewart (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 10
Bob Wander, (Headquarter Happenings and Buzz, SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Staff], page 11
Mark Acker, Dr. Gene Bert Walker [Obituaries], page 11
Paul A. Schweizer, Wally Setz [Obituaries], page 11
Bob Nady, Espirit de Corps (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 12
Gene Hammond, President's Report [Soaring Society of America\President], page 12
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the L-23 Blanik [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Blanik], pages 13-18
Bruce R. Beddow, An Instructor's View of the L-23 Blanik [Sailplanes\Blanik], pages 16-17
Jim Short, SSA Drafts Principles and Alternatives Responding to FAA Pilot Certification Proposals [Pilot Certification], pages 19-20
Gene Hammond, Building Soaring, Part 2 [Growth; Promotions; Aerospace Education], pages 21-23
Paddy S. Welles, Crewing, Crew: The Hands That Lift the Wings, Scrub the Bugs, Drive the Trailers, and More [Crewing], pages 25-29
Terry Frazier, First in Flight [Aerospace Education], pages 31-34
George B. Moffat, Introduction to Justin Wills: World Championship Competition: a Moral Dilemma [International], pages 35-37
Justin Wills, World Championship Competition: a Moral Dilemma [International], pages 35-37
Thomas Knauff, When Are You At Most Risk? - Premature Terminations of the Tow [Launching\Aerotow], page 39
George Thelen, Good? or Lucky.. (Safety Corner) [Maintenance and Improvements; Safety], page 43
Billy Singleton, Certificates of Appreciation (SSA in Action) [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)], page 999
Val Brain, BGA Instructor's Manual by the BGA (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 999
March 
(up to table of contents)
D.J. Phillips, Lasham Not Mentioned (Letter) [International\Sites], page 2
Julian M. West, Thermals or Wave? (Letter) [Techniques\Wave Flying; Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], page 2
Lew Neyland, We'll Miss You, Eric and Arleen (Letter) [Soaring Society of America\Staff], page 2
Pat McGrath, Jr., Enlighten Me, Please (Letter) [Solicitations], page 2
Emil Kissel, GPS for the Common Pilot (Letter) [Instruments], page 4
George Taylor, Is the ASW-20 the Messerschmitt of Sailplanes? (Letter) [Commentary], page 4
Jerry Owens, New Pilot Takes to the Skies (Letter) [Youth], page 4
Les Sebald, Grob 103 Rudder Pedals (Letter) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 4
Dean Carswell, New Phone Numbers (for Britain) (Letter) [International\Sites], page 6
Dean Forney, Scholarship Recipient Solos (Letter) [Youth; Soaring Society of America\Cadet Youth Flight Scholarship], page 6
Guy E. Acheson, GPS Mapping Programs? (Letter) [Instruments], page 6
Red (Farren H.) Smith, More Memories Recalled (Letter) [History], page 6
Bernald Smith, Hawaii Beckons (SSA in Action) [Sites], page 9
Carl Burson, Symons Wave Memorial Fees to Increase (SSA in Action) [Awards\Symons Wave Memorial], page 9
Ed Neffinger, News from Apeks on World Class (Glider) (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 9
James W. Swinnich, National Soaring Museum Holds Youth Encampment (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum; Youth], page 9
Nancy Graham, New Badge and Record Secretary Appointed (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Staff], page 9
Jack Lambie, Bruce Carmichael's Personal Aircraft Drag Reduction (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 12
Richard Kellerman, 1995 Region II Spring Seminar (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned; Seminars; Instruction\Ground Schools], page 14
Gene Hammond, President's Page [Soaring Society of America\President], page 15
Bob Nady, Club & Chapter Chatter (Soaring Magazine Issues After Life) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 16
Bob Wander, (SSA in Action, Headquarter Happenings and Buzz) [Soaring Society of America\Staff], page 16
Alex Strojnik [Obituaries], page 16
Jim Short, Perspective (SSA in Action) [Airspace], page 17
Kolstad Scholarship Winners Announced (SSA in Action) [Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 17
Gene Hammond, Building Soaring, Part 3 [Growth], pages 19-20
Tom Knauff, When Are You At Most Risk? - Premature Terminations of the Tow, second in a series [Safety\Launching; Launching\Aerotow], pages 21-22
Peter Alexander and Richard Walters, Minden 95: 62nd Open Class Nationals and 8th Auxiliary Powered Nationals [Competitions\National], pages 23-,2260,10327
Charlie Spratt, What Soaring Has Meant to Me [Literature\Inspiration], pages 31-32
Paul Remde, 1995 Sports Class Nationals [Competitions\National], pages 33-38
Fred Ebner, My 1000 Kilometer Flight!!! [Awards\1000 Kilometer Flights], page 39
Karl and Iris Striedieck, To..Or Not To...?, No Question About It [Pilot Comfort], pages 41-42
Peter C. King, Bulbs, Batteries and Letting Go [Equipment\Batteries; Cockpit; Pilot Comfort], page 43
George Thelen, Oh, No! Wrong Again? (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Safety\Stalls/Spins], page 44
Duane Eisenbeiss, Open Letter to SSA Board of Directors (Letter) [Instruments], page 999
Larry Sanderson, Hannes Linke and Friends assembling his LS-6 at Flying M Ranch in Nevada as Viewed from Inside the Trailer [Cover], page 999
Lorry Charchian, New SSA Governor Appointed (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 999
Mike Finegan, The Ed Finegan Memorial Sportsmanship Trophy [Awards], page 999
Billy Singleton, Instructor's Notes [Instruction\Flight Instructors], pages 40,9004
April 
(up to table of contents)
Robert Gaines, Bowlus Baby Albatross Piloted by Owner and Pilot Jim Stoia on December 28, 1995 Over Manning, SC (cover) [Cover]
Dave Mercer, Invitation to Canadian Nationals (at Red Deer, Alberta) (Letter) [International\Sites], page 2
George Moffat, Change of Numbers (Letter) [Errata], page 2
Gunter Voltz, A Family Affair (Letter) [Youth; Family], page 2
Julian Flack, More on Cobra Trailer Bolts (Letter) [Equipment\Trailers], page 2
Marcia Crowell, Magazines Available (Letter) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine\Reprints and Back Issues], page 2
Fernando Rueda, A Note on History (Letter) [History], page 3
Larry Manofsky, Wave Possibilities? (Letter) [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 3
R.B. Richards, Word for DG Owners (Letter) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks; Maintenance and Improvements], page 3
Richard McIver, Take the Time You Need (Letter) [Culture and Tradition], page 3
Donald Anders Talleur, The Pilot's Outline Guide to Basic Aerodynamics by William M. Jones (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 4
John Campbell, Youth Scholarships Available (including Bultman Award) (SSA in Action) [Awards; Soaring Society of America\Cadet Youth Flight Scholarship; Awards\Kolstad Scholarship and Awards], page 4
John H. Campbell, SSA at (National Congress on Aviation and Space Education NCASE (SSA in Action) [Education], page 4
Erik Mann, 1995 Region II Competition Pilots' Seminar (SSA in Action) [Seminars; Instruction\Ground Schools], page 6
Virtual (1996) Convention (SSA in Action) [Conventions], page 6
Bob Nady, Winter Ground Schools (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Instruction\Ground Schools], page 9
Gene Hammond, President's Page [Soaring Society of America\President], page 10
Bob Wander, SSA GrowBook (Headquarter Happenings and Buzz) [Growth; Soaring Society of America], page 12
Doug Jacobs, Soaring the Rising Sun [International\Sites], pages 14-20
Gene Hammond, Building Soaring, Part 4 [Growth; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], pages 21-22
Thomas Knauff, Preventing Stall Accidents, Part Three: Low Altitude Turns [Safety\Stalls/Spins; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], pages 23-25
David M. Ellis, Development of a Secure GPS Flight Recorder for Gliding [Instruments\GPS], pages 27-30
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Ventus 2b, Part 1 [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], pages 31-36
Peter C. King, Soaring..the Sport of Kings, Or At Least Very Rich People? [Commentary], pages 37-38
Allen Silver, All Parachutes are not Created Equal [Parachutes], pages 39-40
George Thelen, Life in the Fastlane (Safety Corner) [Equipment\Trailers], page 43
Gene Hammond, Sailplane Safety [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Soaring Safety Foundation], pages 49-50
May 
(up to table of contents)
Jeff Richards, ASW-25 "Hotel-Wilco" Piloted by Heinz Weissenbuehler Soaring Over Harris Hill and the Region 3 Competition Start Grid (cover) [Cover]
Douglas Tomlinson, Needs Help with (Towplane Tow Hutch) Mod (Letter) [Launching\Towplanes; Solicitations], page 2
John W. Glendening, Information from Net (Letter) [Meteorology; Computers and the Internet], page 2
Marvin Willis, Liked Charlie's Article (Letter) [Inspiration], page 2
Wally Kahn, Lasham Left Out (Letter) [International\Sites], page 2
George Nuse, Badge and Record Camp (Letter) [Expeditions], page 3
Jan Scott, Tow Plane Statistics (Letter) [Launching\Towplanes], page 3
Justin Wills, Comment from Wills (Letter) [International], page 3
Gunter Voltz, Russia and Trailer Ready for Huntsville (Letter) [Sailplanes\Russia AC-4], page 4
Richard Franks, What About Ultralights? (Letter) [Ultralights], page 4
Wayne Ginter, Soaring and Mountaineering (Letter) [Inspiration], page 4
Karl Striedieck, Contest Rule Changes Are Approved (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Rules], page 6
Nancy Graham, SSA Needs Volunteers for Oshkosh (SSA in Action) [Solicitations], page 6
Raul Blacksten, Franklin Wins Gross Award(,) Baby (by) Stoia Wins Moswey Again! (SSA in Action) [Awards; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association Awards], page 6
Ron Clarke, The 1996 Reader Survey- What You, Our Readers, Told Us (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 6
Sharon Smith, New SSA Governor of Louisiana Appointed (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 6
Jim D. Burch, Glider Towing Accident Prevention (SSA in Action) [Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Launching\Towplanes; Launching\Aerotow], page 7
Jim Dobberfuhl, Blanik Meet Announced (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Blanik; Competitions\Non Sanctioned], page 8
Ed Neffinger, Apeks and Xian Form Partnership (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 9
Judy Lincoln, Distance Award Winners Announced (for 1995) (SSA in Action) [Awards\Distance Awards], page 9
Gren Seibels, Cloud Dancing by Robert F. Whelan (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 10
Peter Selinger, Std Libelle Winglets Now Available (SSA in Action) [Maintenance and Improvements], page 10
Bob Nady, Local Activities (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Conventions], page 11
Gene Hammond, Soaring Society of America, Inc, Annual Report for Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1995 [Soaring Society of America\Annual Report], pages 15-18
Chuck O'Mahony, Four..Three...Two ...One... Huntsville Was a Blast! [Conventions], pages 19-24
Thomas Knauff, Avoiding Low Altitude Stall Spin Accidents [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], pages 25-26
A. Friess and B.E. Thompson, RP3, Rensselaer's Third Sailplane; The Static Tests, Progress Report #2 [Static Tests], pages 27-29
Juan Pablo Garcia, A Self-Contained Dolly: How to Dispense with a Ramp [Hangars and Accessories], pages 33-34
Margaret M. Rappaport, Fit to Fly [Physiology], pages 36-39
Emily Vandal, A Summer's Surprise Afternoon Adventure [Inspiration], page 41
George Thelen, Wondrous Stories (Safety Corner) [Conventions], pages 45-46
Edgar D. Seymour - Joins Soaring Hall of Fame (SSA in Action) [Awards\Hall of Fame], page 999
June 
(up to table of contents)
Bill Jack Rogers, Durango Soaring Club's Blanik on Aerotow Behind Pawnee in Front of the Mountains of Colorado (cover) [Sailplanes\Blanik; Cover]
David M. Cahoon, Launch Crew Checklist (Letter) [Safety\Checklists\Crewing], page 2
Grant Davis, Careful with Surfing (Letter) [Sites; Airspace], page 2
K.J. Strack, Keeping Hand in Lap (Letter) [Cockpit], page 2
Konrad Nierich, Low Cost Glider Tow (Letter) [Launching\Ground Launch], page 2
Peter King, And a Response (to 'Keeping Hand in Lap') (Letter) [Cockpit], page 2
Carl Rohmann, A Reply (to 'Enlighten Me, Please') (Letter) [Commentary], page 3
Fran Koerner, New Trophy Announced (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 5
Pat Costello, Glider Insurance (SSA in Action) [Insurance], page 5
Ron Clarke, Changes Ahead (SSA in Action) [Publications; Obituaries], page 5
Sweepstakes Winner Announced (SSA in Action) [Competitions\US Team], page 5
Judy Lincoln, New Procedures for Barringer Trophy and Hilton Cup Claims (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 6
Bill Ray, Accipiter Aviation, Inc. Changes Ownership (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Business Members], page 8
John "Corky" Gill, The Tradition Continues (SSA in Action) [Culture and Tradition], page 8
Jaye Fish, NSM - 100 Years of Lilienthal and Chanute (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 10
Patrick L. McLaughlin, New Product XCP-180 Oxygen System (SSA in Action) [Oxygen], page 10
Tom Knauff, New Product EW View for Windows (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], page 10
Dick Johnson, 1996 Marfa Thermal and Wave Camp Report (SSA in Action) [Expeditions], page 11
Steven A. Sutnick, New South Florida Glider Operation (SSA in Action) [Sites], page 11
Yasuhiro Yama, 13th Japanese National Gliding Championships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 11
Bernald Smith, Hawaii Beckons (for Barnaby Lecture) (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 12
Jim Short, FCC Proposes Dropping Aircraft Radio Station Licenses (SSA in Action) [Federal Communications Commission (FCC)], page 12
Bob Nady, Club & Chapter Chatter (CAP MOU with SSA) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 14
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Ventus 2b, Part 2 [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], pages 16-22
Thomas Knauff, Preventing Stall Accidents, Part Five [Safety\Accidents/Incidents], pages 24-25
John Good, The Sixth Annual Seniors Soaring Championships, pages 26-28
Good, John: The Sixth Annual Seniors Soaring Championships (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 26-28
Jim Payne, Claim Pending for World's Fastest Glider (100KM) Record: 235KPH! [Techniques\Wave Flying], pages 30-32
B.B. Brown, A Quick Look at Flying the PW-5 [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], pages 34-35
Wes Lineberry, The Day I Landed "My Ding-A-Ling" near the Astrodome [Cross Country Soaring], pages 36-37
Jack Wyman, The Franklin PS-2 Makes IVSM '95 with Minutes to Spare [Vintage Aircraft], pages 38-40
George Thelen, Safe Glider Design (Safety Corner) [Commentary], pages 43-44
July 
(up to table of contents)
Gennaro W. Avolio, Has Other Comments (regarding Knauff articles) , (Letter) [Techniques\Patterns and Landings], page 2
Lew Neyland, 1-26 Roll of Honor (Inductee) (Letter) [Awards\1-26; Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26], page 2
Vic Saudek, Where are We Headed? (Letter) [Culture and Tradition], page 2
Bob Davis, Clinic Well Attended (Letter) [Instruction\Flight Instructors], page 3
R.W. Long, Birds and Thermals (Letter) [Birds], page 3
William M. Jones, Pre-Landing Box: Concept for Traffic Patterns (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 3
Hartley L. Falbaum, More on Topic of 'To..Or Not To.....,' (Letter) [Pilot Comfort], page 6
John McCoy, More on Cylinder Failures (Letter) [Launching\Towplanes], page 6
John H. Campbell, Clarification on Youth Winners (Letter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Collegiate Soaring Association; Youth], page 8
Svend Jensen and Fritz Gasuser, Remember Old Guys Too (Letter) [Seniors], page 8
Janell Sullivan, Lincoln Award Call for Entries (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum; Publications], page 10
Larry Sanderson, SSF Looking for a Pro (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Soaring Safety Foundation], page 10
Sharon Smith, Texas Governor Appointed (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Governors], page 10
Carla Page, Gross/Seymour Inducted in(to) Hall of Fame (SSA in Action) [Awards\Hall of Fame], pages 11-12
Elemer Katinszky and John Serafin, Edward Makula [Obituaries], page 15
Paul A. Schweizer, William E. "Tony" Doherty, Jr. [Obituaries], page 15
Mike Jensen, Ted Bahnson [Obituaries], page 16
Bob Nady, Ground School, Auto Tows, Feature Article, Reciprocating Memberships (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Instruction\Ground Schools], page 17
Simine Short, Men Fly in Midair, Octave Chanute's Experiments with Gliding Flight Summer 1896 - Miller Beach, Indiana [History; Sites\Gary, Indiana; People\Octave Chanute; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], pages 18-22
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the LAK-12 20.4 Meter Sailplane [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Lak-12], pages 24-29
Basil J.F. Mott, Forced Landing [Cross Country Soaring], pages 30-31
Jane Taylor-Barrett, Soaring is Life [Inspiration], page 33
Jim Payne, Gordon Boettger, and Frank Roden, The 1995 SSA Distance Awards: Air Force Beats Navy and Army [Awards\Distance Awards], pages 35-38
Frank Roden, Breaking Records. The Bronze Medalist [Awards\Distance Awards], page 38
Billy Singleton, Sailplane Safety [Instruction\Flight Instructors; Safety\Flight Reviews; Safety\Accidents/Incidents; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Soaring Safety Foundation], pages 39-41
George Thelen, Sergio on Spins (Safety Corner) [Safety\Stalls/Spins], pages 44-46
Brian Lalor, Region 3 (1995) Contest Report (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 999
Sharon Smith, So You Want to be a Cyberpilot (SSA in Action) [Computers and the Internet], page 999
Vince Miller, Mt Shasta "Through the Canopy" as Viewed by the Pilot from a Well-Instrumented Cobra 15 [Cover], page 999
August 
(up to table of contents)
Charles H. Davis, II, History Worth Seeing (Letter) [Museums], page 2
Fred Thompson, Free Rides (Letter) [Museums; Youth], page 2
Jack Wyman, Franklin Glider History (Letter) [Solicitations; History], page 2
Pedro de la Serna, Journey in the Andes (Letter) [International], page 2
James F. Powers, Easter Sunday (Letter) [Birds], page 3
Jim Payne, Author Responds (to Wants More Detail) (Letter) [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 3
Tony Burton, Wants More Detail (Letter) [Techniques\Wave Flying], page 3
Craig Hilling, Congratulations, Justin! (Letter) [Youth], page 4
F.S. Kalinowski, What a Sight (Letter) [Meteorology\Glories], page 4
Robert Vanderbei, Questions Projections (Letter) [Launching\Ground Launch; Errata], page 4
Ron Martelet, Let Me Help (Letter) [Family; Crewing], page 4
Larry Knauer, Blue Bayou Benefit (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Sailplanes\Lak-12], page 6
Mark Kennedy, Changes Noted for Contest Reports (SSA in Action) [Competitions; Publications], page 6
Joining Forces (AirScapes & Soaring Centre) (SSA in Action) [Sites], page 6
Oshkosh '96 (shows 'Learning to Soar: an Introduction to Sailplane Flight by Roger Gomoll) (SSA in Action) [Aerobatics; EAA], page 6
Janell Sullivan, Lincoln Award Call for Entries (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 7
James W. Swinnich, Get to Know the NSM (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 9
Jim Short, Ground Launches by Derek Piggott (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews; Launching\Ground Launch], page 9
Knauff Wins Award, by FAA, Flight Standards (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Flight Instructors], page 9
World Air Games (SSA in Action) [Expeditions; Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 9
C. See, Pawnee PA-25 Installation (SSA in Action) [Launching\Towplanes], page 10
Peter Kelly, (Doc Mays) Memorial Contest (at Vacaville, CA) (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], page 10
Candidates for SSA Board of Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Officers and Board of Directors], page 11
Bob Nady, Community Aviation Day Participation, Sponsoring Safety Seminars (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 15
Chuck O'Mahony, Nice Guys Finish Last, The 1996 15-Meter National Championships [Competitions\National], pages 17-21
Dennis Brown, Wake Rake Testing of Mosquito N7LY [Sailplanes\Mosquito; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], pages 22-25
David Cahoon, Desert Soaring Safari (at Moriarty, NM) [Sites\Moriarty, NM], pages 26-30
Billy J. Singleton, Low Altitude Releases [Safety\Launching\Aerotows; Patterns and Landings], pages 32-34
Richard H. Johnson, The Evolution of US. National Soaring Contests, 1995 Barnaby Lecture [Competitions\National], pages 36-40
George Thelen, Head in The Clouds (Safety Corner) [Instruments; Safety; Techniques\Cloud Flying], pages 42-44
Bob Wander, The Art of Thermaling Made Easy (SSA in Action) [Literature\Book Reviews], page 999
Jim Short, "Ground Launches" by Derek Piggott (SSA in Action) [Launching\Ground Launch; Literature\Book Reviews], page 999
John Stahr, Airbrush Rendering of a Wilhelm Dirks DG-400 Between the Clouds, owned by Steven B. Wood [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks; Cover; Art], page 999
September 
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Steve Hines, Collage of the Trailers and Tow Vehicles, Launching, Finishing, and Landing Sailplanes at Hobbs 1996 Championships [Cover], cover
Fernando D'Anna, A year Here for a Year There (Cordoba, Argentina) (Letter) [Solicitations], page 2
Hartley Falbaum, Landout Checklist (Letter) [Safety\Checklists], page 2
Len Gelfand, Appreciates Safety Idea (Letter) [Safety\Commentary], page 2
Jeffrey W. Wohmart, Boyhood Dream Accomplished (Letter) [Family], page 3
Ralph Jones, The Moving Wing Tip [Stalls/Spins], page 3
Aero-Union Ltd, PZL Kits in United States (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\SZD 51-1 Junior], page 4
Gren Seibels, Attention All Cockpit Potatoes (SSA in Action), page 4
James W. Swinnich, NSM Announces Plans (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; National Soaring Museum], page 4
Ron Clarke, Classified Ad Rates to Change (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 4
Sporting Code Changes Effective October 1, 1996 (SSA in Action) [Awards\Badges\Rules], page 4
Jim Kellett, New Venture with CAP (SSA in Action) [Instruction\Flight Instructors; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 6
Pete Williams, New Management for Glaser-Dirks Announced (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Business Members; Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-800], page 6
SSA Member (Ludwig (Lou) Wipotnik) Receives Award (SSA in Action) [Awards], page 6
Harold Kosola, More on Pawnee (STC) (SSA in Action) [Launching\Towplanes], page 7
Stemme USA, Soaring Adventure (to the Himalayas) (SSA in Action) [Expeditions; Solicitations], page 7
Airscapes, IncCompletes CAP Glider Encampment (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 9
Region 6 South (1996) Contest (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 9
Nancy Graham, Growth in Soaring (SSA in Action) [Growth], page 10
Bob Nady, History, Badge Camp, & Youth (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; History], page 11
Bob Wander, SSA, San Juan Capistrano, and You (SSA in Action) [Conventions], page 12
Bob Dittert, Great Championship Soaring for Six Days Turns to Farmers' Delight, Hobbs 1996 National Championship (Sports, Open, & MotorGlider) [Competitions\National], pages 13-17
Dean Carswell, Sailplane Type Conversions - How to Transition to a New Model [Instruction\Transition], pages 18-23
Francis S. Kalinowski, Remote-Camera Boom Device [Photography], pages 26-28
Bob Davis, Crosswind Approaches and Landings [Patterns and Landings], pages 30-34
Mark Montague, How to Design a Glide Calculator [Instruction], page 36
Mark Montague, Getting Ready for Your First Two Cross-Countries [Cross Country Soaring], pages 35-38
George Thelen, Are You Airworthy? (Safety Corner) [Safety; Launching\Release Mechanisms; Airspace; Oxygen], pages 40-43
Dean Carswell, Texas Soaring Association Glider Checklist(s) [Safety\Checklists], page 999
October 
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Ronald L. Poe, Schweizer 2-33 at Sunset over Willamette Valley in Oregon Piloted by Bruce Pearson (cover) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 2-33; Cover]
Larry Sanderson, Unintended Victims [Youth; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], page 2
Dale Masters, Enjoyed July Issue (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 3
Ernest K. Meyer, Thanks Turf Soaring School (Letter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 3
SSA Staff, How to Contact the SSA [Computers and the Internet], page 3
Tibor "Ted" Branczeisz, Emergency Training (for Leaving Clouds) (Letter) [Instruction; Techniques\Cloud Flying], page 3
Tim Hanke, Results Corrected [Errata], page 3
Andy Holoubek, The Crystal Squadron (Letter) [Sites], page 4
Gren Seibels, Attention All Cockpit Potatoes (SSA in Action), page 6
Civil Air Patrol Soars in Hobbs (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 6
National Air and Space Museum "Explainers" Help Visitors Investigate "How Things Fly" (SSA in Action) [Aerospace Education], page 7
44th Ukranian Gliding Chapmionships (SSA in Action) [Competitions\International], page 9
Bob Wander, [Soaring Society of America\Publications], page 10
Karl Winterscheid, Fritz Seger [Obituaries], page 10
Knut Kjenslie, Senior Championship Contest Correction (Soaring in Action) [Errata; Competitions\Regional], page 10
1996 Region Four North Contest Report (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 10
Fred Voltz, Arthur R. Shanley [Obituaries], page 11
Erica Scurr, Young Pilots Featured at the Women Soaring Pilots Seminar (SSA in Action) [Youth; WSPA], pages 11-15
Sebastion Huhmann, Six Weeks Soaring in the Land of Opportunities, Impressions of an 18 year old German Glider Pilot (SSA in Action) [Solicitations; Youth], page 15
Armand Mendeiros, The Other Perspective (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 16
World Class Soaring Association (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\World Class Soaring Association], page 16
Lincoln Award Announced (SSA in Action) [Awards\Lincoln; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 17
Sporty's Announces Scholarship Program (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 17
Bob Nady, Expeditions at Home and Away (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Expeditions; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 19
Second Annual Peter Karlson Memorial Youth Camp (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 18-20
Richard Eppler, Hermann Nagele [Obituaries], page 20
SSA Opposes Proposed Flight Restrictions Over Rocky Mountain National Park (SSA in Action) [Airspace], page 20
Jim Short, FCC Tentatively Removes Radio Licensing Requirement (SSA in Action) [Federal Communications Commission (FCC)], page 21
John Chapman, 1996 US. Standard Class Nationals July 2-11, 1996 (at) Moriarty, NM [Competitions\National], pages 23-27
Wade H. Nelson, Colditz Castle Flight to Freedom [History], pages 29-31
Arne Wangsholm, How to Get More and Younger People into Soaring? - An Norwegian Point of View [Youth], pages 33-34
Pat J. McGrath, Jr., Soaring on Memory [Expeditions], pages 35-36
Carla Page, Recognizing the Pioneers [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum; History], pages 37-38
Dan Edwards, Rope Breaks Revisited! [Safety], page 39
Billy Singleton, Sailplane Safety [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Soaring Safety Foundation; Instruction\Flight Instructors; Launching\Aerotow; Safety\Accidents/Incidents], pages 39-41
George Thelen, In the Hot Seat (Lightning Strike) (George Thelen) [Safety], pages 46-48
Major General (George B. Harrison) Visits Hobbs (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Civil Air Patrol], page 999
NASA Astronaut Taking Sixth Journey Into Space (SSA in Action) [People\Astronauts], page 999
November 
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Larry Sanderson, Good-bye Mr(Tony) Broderick [People\Tony Broderick], page 2
Chester Chang, Sr., Another One Bitten by the Bug (Letter) [Youth], page 3
Clem Bowman, Hats Off to a Champion (John Byrd) (Letter) [People\John Byrd], page 3
Lloyd G. Kaufman, Experience West Texas Hospitality (Letter) [Sites], page 3
Sergio Colacevich, More on Pivotal Altitude (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 3
Tom Janousky, Thumbs Up for Sky Sailing (Letter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 3
Walter Leu, Sheer Determination (Letter) [Inspiration], page 3
Bob Oehl, New Soaring School (Keystone Heights Airpark) (SSA in Action) [Sites], page 7
Pete Williams, Auxiliary Powered Sailplane Association News (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Auxiliary Powered Sailplane Association], page 7
Rules Committee Members (Elected) (SSA in Action) [Competitions], page 7
Dave Hudnut, The 1996 Sailplane Homebuilders Workshop (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts], page 9
Cadet Youth Flight Scholarship Contest (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Cadet Youth Flight Scholarship], page 9
Call for (Aviation Psychology) Papers (SSA in Action) [Psychology], page 9
Heads Up, Heads Up, Blanik L-13 Owners (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Blanik], page 9
Simine Short, National Landmark of Soaring Program (Ninth Landmark) (SSA in Action) [History; Sites\Honolulu, Hawaii; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], page 11
Project AK-8 - a Progress Report (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts\AK-8 Project], page 11
Jim Brown, Second Annual Peter Karlson Memorial Youth Camp (SSA in Action) [Youth], pages 12-15
Jay Moreland, Utah is Diamond Country! (SSA in Action) [Expeditions], page 15
Another Lincoln Award Winner, by (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum], page 15
John H. Henderson, Southern Eagles Conduct Winch Clinic (SSA in Action) [Launching\Ground Launch], page 16
Norm Dalke, Soaring the Turtle Mountains (North Dakota) (SSA in Action) [Sites], page 16
James W. Swinnich, NSM Encampment (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum; Youth], page 17
Mark Kennedy, Opportunity for Publication of Technical Papers (SSA in Action) [OSTIV; Technical Soaring], page 18
Ty White, 1996 Region 11 Championships (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 18
Bob Wander, (Headquarter Happenings and Buzz) [Soaring Society of America], page 19
Bob Nady, More about Birds (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Birds; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 20
Marion Griffith, Jr, JAR-22 Study Group Coming to Texas (SSA in Action) [Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) and JAR; Conventions], page 20
Nancy Graham, Changes in US. Postal System Mailing Procedures (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 20
Bob Hurni, The 1996 1-26 Championships @ Ionia, Michigan (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], pages 25-29
Michael Steckner, Diamond Days in the USA [Awards\Badges\Flights], pages 32-33
Charles Vorsanger, How I Landed Out and Learned a Small Lesson in Humility [Cross Country Soaring], pages 34-36
Patrick Philbrick, Soaring Psychology: An Analysis of the Decision Making Process [Psychology], pages 37-39
George Thelen, Safety Alert! (Safety Corner) [Safety; Aerodynamics\Flutter; Instruments; Launching\Aerotow], pages 44-45
Bill Tomsa, Acrylic Painting "Run For Home on Silent Wings" over Southwestern Mountainous Terrain by Two Open Class Sailplanes [Art; Cover], page 999
December 
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James E. Densmore, Jr., Schweizer 1-34 Piloted by Mike Thompson on Runway Behind a Yellow Super Cub Piloted by Keith Butler at Mineral County Airport in Creede Colorado (cover) [Cover]
Larry Sanderson, Milestones and New Direction [Growth], page 2
Beverly Howard, Take Care with Modifications (Letter) [Photography], page 3
John W. Brink, An Interesting Flight (Letter) [Techniques\Thermals and Thermaling], page 3
Roelof C. Cadee, Agrees/Disagrees (with 'Low Altitude Releases') , (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 3
David D. Hinckley, A Great Way to Let the Public Know (Letter) [Promotions; Aerospace Education], page 4
Hasso Schroder, What an Experience (Letter) [International\Sites; Launching\Ground Launch], page 4
Mike Schuster, Launch Failures (Letter) [Patterns and Landings], page 4
Mary Ripberger, A Successful Bean Field Landout (Letter) [Literature\Inspiration], page 6
Dave Treinis, New Videos (SSA in Action) [Instruction], page 9
Greg Crook, Introducing the Genesis 2 (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Genesis 2], page 9
Jacky Clairbaux, World's Dates Changed (SSA in Action) [International], page 9
John Campbell, SSA in action: SSA at FAA Proclamation Signing (with NCAE) [Aerospace Education], page 9
Nancy Graham, Changes in US. Postal System Mailing Procedures (SSA in Action) [Publications], page 9
Oran Nicks, Sailplane Development Panel Report (SSA in Action) [OSTIV; Parachutes], page 9
Richard Thornton, SSA/SHA Homebuilder's 1996 Workshop (SSA in Action) [Homebuilts], page 10
Jim Kellett, 16th Richard C. DuPont Sailplane Regatta (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association Awards], page 11
Jim Kellett, VSA Promotes Soaring (SSA in Action) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Vintage Sailplane Association Awards], page 11
Jim Hogue, Pilot Report on the PW-5 World Class Glider (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 12
Larry Sanderson, Board Selects Directors-at-Large (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Officers and Board of Directors], page 12
Larry Sanderson, Members Elect Regional Directors (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Officers and Board of Directors], page 12
Byars Elected Chairman of SSA Board of Directors for 1997 (SSA in Action) [Soaring Society of America\Officers and Board of Directors], page 12
Ed Neffinger, World Class Update (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\World Class Glider], page 14
Mark Kennedy, Opportunity for Publication of Technical Papers (SSA in Action) [Technical Soaring], page 15
Val Paget, The Safety Net (SSA in Action) [Culture and Tradition], page 15
David Newill, Teenagers Like Soaring (SSA in Action) [Youth], page 16
Morris Technologies, New Product: Seat Belt Harness (SSA in Action) [Pilot Comfort], page 16
Region 3 (1996) Soaring Contest (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 17
Jack Wyman, Region Six North (1996) Soaring Contest (Soaring in Action) [Competitions\Regional], page 18
1996 Montague Contest, byPeter Kelly (SSA in Action) [Competitions\Non Sanctioned], page 18
Bob Nady, The NSF Equipments (Club & Chapter Chatter) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], page 19
Bob Wander, (Headquarter Happenings and Buzz) [Soaring Society of America\Publications], page 20
Bob Lacovara, Getting Wise to Gel Coat Cracks [Maintenance and Improvements], pages 24-27
Stephen Garner, A Piper Pawnee Fix: About a STC to Replace the Fuselage Forward Wing Spar Attach Fitting, Cluster and Carry-Through Tube, Permanently Satisfying AD 95-12-01 [Launching\Towplanes], pages 30-32
Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the Super Ximango Motorglider [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Motorgliders\Super Ximango], pages 35-40
Derek Piggott, Derek Piggott on the Super Ximango [Motorgliders\Super Ximango], page 39
Daniel L. Johnson, The Purpose of a Soaring Club [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs], pages 41-42
George Thelen, Corrections (Safety Corner) [Safety\Instruments; Techniques\Wave Flying; Errata], pages 43-44
Emily Siroky, Sailplane Distributor Appointed (SSA in Action) [Sailplanes\Blanik], page 999
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