Soaring Magazine Index for 2003 organized by Subject and Author

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

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

Acharua, Sanjay: Flying over the Sierra Nevada (Covers) [People\Bob Hupe; Sites\Sierra Nevada], February, cover
Aerobatics: Chris Woods, Winter Haven, January, cover
Aerodynamics: Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the HpH 304C Wasp Standard Class Sailplane, April, page 22; Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the HP-18 Sailplane, July, page 24; Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the DG-1000S Sailplane, September, page 14
Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs: Pat Brown, GHSA Completes Hangar Project, January, page 9; Rick Sheppe, HpH/Glasflugel 304C Notes, February, page 23; Nyal Williams, Anti-Trophy, April, page 3; Gary P. Bushouse, Thank You, Jayne Reid, May, page 3; Angus Thomson, Searching for a Tow plane, May, page 4; Peter Deane, The PASCO League, July, page 19; Jim Kellett, Virginia's First CAP Cadet Glider Solo, January, page 42; Phil Corbell, Arizona Wing's Newest Pilot, April, page 43; Philip T. Corbell, A New Pilot in Arizona, September, page 44; Dick Johnson, Kudos for TSA Flight Instructors, February, page 3; Dave Raspet, Raspet Flight Research Laboratory - the Newest Soaring Landmark, October, page 36; William Kenyon, A Home for Nutmeggers - Buying Freehold Airport, June, page 30; Billy Singleton, April SSF Report, April, page 46; Alexis Glenn Latner, Club Welcome, September, page 30; Sharon Smith, Celebrating a Banner Year at TSA, January, page 4; Frauke Elber, Tidewater Soaring Society has a Permanent Home, January, page 9; Editor, WSPA Bid Correction, March, page 8; Phyllis Wells and Frauke Elber, 25 Years of Women Soaring Seminars, September, page 8
Airspace: Dean Chantiles, Appreciates Letter, December, page 4
Arnold, Buck: SSA and Pacific Soaring Counsel Team up in Reno (Soaring News) [Publicity], November, page 10
Art: Burt Compton, Glider Sounds, December, page 8
Awards: Nyal Williams, Anti-Trophy, April, page 3; The SSA Annual Awards, April, page 29; Editor, "Father of Human-Powered Flight" Honored, June, page 5; Dieter Ennulat, Southern Hospitality, Patagonia Style, June, page 16; John "Corky" Gill, 2002 Joseph C. Lincoln Award, January, page 8; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, January, page 38; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, February, page 42; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, March, page 42; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, April, page 42; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, May, page 43; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, June, page 40; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, July, page 45; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, August, page 44; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, September, page 45; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, October, page 45; Arleen Coleson, Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady, November, pages 44-45; Bermnald Smith Awarded FAI Bronze Medal, October, page 6; Editor, World's Longest Glider Flight, January, page 4; OSTIV Press Release, Küttner Prize Raised to $10,000, April, page 4; Editor, 3000-km Flight in South America, April, page 12; John H. Campbell, Kolstad Award Winners, April, page 8; Kevin Christner Awarded the Michael Wallace Memorial Scholarship Grant, August, page 42
Bard, Roger G.: Mid-West Sailplane Regatta (Covers) [Competitions\Local], June, cover
Bednarik, Ed: Soaring in Hawai (SSA Mail) [Sites\Dillingham], January, page 3
Benetti-Longhini, Leo: Dolomiti (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Mountain Soaring; International\Italy], July, page 34
Blades, Matt: The Light Lunch: An Alimentary Guide for the Novice X-C Pilot or a Moveable Feast (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country; Instruction\Cross Country Soaring], May, page 38
Brickner, Cindy: Political Action Begins at Home (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Advocacy], June, page 24; Serial and Parallel Tasks (SSA Mail) [Instruction], September, page 4
Brown, Pat: GHSA Completes Hangar Project (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Construction\Hangars], January, page 9
Bushouse, Gary P.: Thank You, Jayne Reid (SSA Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Launching\Tow Plane Let Down], May, page 3
Byard, Jeff: N1900M - The Weihe (Feature Articles) [History\Weihe], March, page 34
Byars, Ed: The Hangar-Flying Project (Soaring News), March, page 8
Calendar: Call for Entries, May, page 4; Fast Approaching, June, page 5
Campbell, John H. (a.k.a. John Campbell): Thanks for the Generosity (Soaring News) [Donations], January, page 6; Kolstad Award Winners (Soaring News) [Awards\Youth], April, page 8
Carmichael, Bruce H. (a.k.a. Bruce Carmichael, B.H. Carmichael, B. Carmichael): Hangar Flying Project A Short Hop (Milestones), March, page 49
Carswell, Dean: SSA Master Cross-Country Instructor Program Update (Soaring News) [Instruction\Techniques\Cross Country], March, page 4; TSA's New Year Training Seminar, 2003 (Soaring News) [Instruction\Texas], March, page 8; Growing Soaring (Editorial|Vice Chairman's Column) [Soaring Society of America\Editorial], May, page 2; The Alisport Silent-IN (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Silent], May, page 33; An Instructor's Thoughts on Flying the DG-1000S (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000S], September, page 19
Carswell, Tammie: Young TSA Member Aloft (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo; Youth], June, page 38
Cepak, Bryan: You're Gonna Do What? (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring\Texas], March, page 38
Chantiles, Dean: Appreciates Letter (SSA Mail) [Airspace], December, page 4
Chism, Linda: New Birth of Aviation Exhibit (Soaring News) [Museums], November, page 6
Clarke, Ron: Even Some "Flatlanders" Can Tell (SSA Mail) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], June, page 3; Return to Kitty Hawk (Feature Articles), October, page 31
Cole, Dan: 2003 Region 5 North Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 5 North, Perry, SC], July, page 5
Coleson, Arleen (a.k.a. A. Coleson): Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], January, page 38; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], February, page 42; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], March, page 42; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], April, page 42; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], May, page 43; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], June, page 40; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], July, page 45; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], August, page 44; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], September, page 45; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], October, page 45; Badges and Records Ask the Badge Lady (SSA and FAI Awards) [Awards\Badges], November, pages 44-45
Competitions: Hans Disma, Changes in Competition Soaring, February, page 3; Karl Striedieck, Bridging the Gap, February, page 8; 2002 Regional and National Contest Winners, February, page 12; Phyllis Wells, Contest Sponsorship Offered, March, page 8; John Seaborn, So You Want to Fly Contests, March, page 16; Karl Striedieck, Odds and Ends, May, page 12; Karl Striedieck, Reply to On Being a Lover, Not a Fighter, June, page 3; Karl Striedieck, A New Contest Site for 2004, September, page 8; Karl Striedieck, The U.S. Team and the Rules, December, page 19; Pat DeNaples, Competition, Camaraderie and Coconuts, December, pages 32-37; Jim Short, Light Sport Aircraft Rule Signed, November, page 10; Karl Striedieck, Going It Alone, September, page 10; Charlie Spratt, The Goofy Gate, September, page 35; Roger G. Bard, Mid-West Sailplane Regatta, June, cover; Peter Deane, The PASCO League, July, page 19; Dick Mockler, Texas Soaring Association Labor Day Race, November, page 7; George Moffat, Nimbus Saga, July, page 12; 2003 Regional and National Contest Winners, December, pages 20-22; Clyde Taylor, National Contests at Cordele, August, page 31; Susan McAllister, Three Flying Days and a Wedding, August, page 13; Clyde Taylor, National Contests at Cordele, August, page 31; Charlie Spratt, National Contests at Uvalde, January, page 21; Paddy S. Welles, Strum und Drang: A Challenging Sports and World Class National Championship, September, page 22; Doug Jacobs, Impressions of Montague, November, page 26; Charlie Spratt, 2003 Standard Class Nationals, November, page 26; Charlie Spratt, National Contests at Uvalde, January, page 21; Paddy S. Welles, Strum und Drang: A Challenging Sports and World Class National Championship, September, page 22; Editor, World Class World Championship Contest Site Changed, January, page 4; 2003 Regional and National Contest Winners, December, pages 20-22; Karen Davis, 2003 Region 9 Contest, October, page 7; Charlie Spratt, Region 4 South Contest, December, pages 7-8; Dan Cole, 2003 Region 5 North Contest, July, page 5; Frank Reid, Region 5 World Class Contest, August, page 15; Bob Klemmedson, Mike Green, and Bob Kuykendall, 2003 24th Annual Region 11 Air Sailing Sports Class Contest, November, page 7; Charlie Spratt, Region 4 South Contest, January, page 8; Ken Sorenson, Rules Committee Meeting, February, page 4; Karl Striedieck, SSA Competition Rules Committee Call for Nominations, May, page 7; Martha Jacobs, 2003 Senior Contest, May, page 5; Editor, 2006 World Gliding Competition Awarded to Sweden, May, page 5; Editor, Correction, April, page 12; Gary Fogel, Mid-Winter Torrey Pines Vintage Sailplane Regatta, February, page 6; Steve Northcraft, The 2002 World Club Class Contest, February, page 27; John Seaborn, US Team News, April, page 6; Editor, US Team Report, July, page 5
Compton, Burt: Current and Proficient (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Launching\Aerotow; Instruction\Towing], April, page 16; Hot Day Aerotows (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Instruction\Aerotows], June, page 10; Visiting Pilots: Your Towpilot Has a Few Questions (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Safety\Towing], August, page 18; (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Launching\Towing], October, page 9; Glider Sounds (Soaring News) [Art], December, page 8; The Standard Aerotow Signals (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Launching\Aerotow; Instruction\Towing], December, pages 10-11
Computers and the Internet: US Representative for SEEYOU Flight Display Software, January, page 10
Construction: Pat Brown, GHSA Completes Hangar Project, January, page 9
Conventions: Air Sports Expo: Atlanta, GA Feburay 5-7 2004, December, pages 27-30; Dave Nadler, Aero 2003 - Friedrichshafen, Germany, August, page 21; Janet Sorrell, The 2003 SSA Convention, April, page 17
Corbell, Philip T. (a.k.a. Phil Corbell): Arizona Wing's Newest Pilot (Milestones) [Instruction; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\CAP], April, page 43; A New Pilot in Arizona (Milestones) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\CAP; People\Tanya Brink], September, page 44
Costello, Pat: Terrorism Insurance for Aircraft (Feature Articles) [Insurance], May, page 31
Cowie, Lee and Mary: Air Force Pilot - Glider Pilot (Milestones), March, page 48
Crewing: Ed Woodyard, Reflections Through My Windshielf, November, page 21
Dalbom, Chuck: You Only Go Around Once (Milestones), March, page 48
Davenport, Joward: Boxing the Wake and Maintaining Tow Position (SSA Mail) [Launching\Aerotow; Instruction\Aerotow], July, page 3
Davis, Karen: 2003 Region 9 Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 9], October, page 7
Davis, Ray: Great Birthday Present (Milestones) [Instruction\Youth], April, page 43
DeNaples, Pat: Competition, Camaraderie and Coconuts (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Schweizer\SGS 1-26; Competitions\1-26; Sites\Caesar Creek, Ohio], December, pages 32-37
Deane, Peter: One Big Rush! A 750 km Speed Record Flight from Minden (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring\Minden], April, page 38; The PASCO League (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Competitions\Local], July, page 19
Design: Robert N. Johnson, Bicycles and Trains, February, page 3; Tom Reesor, Canard Answer, April, page 3
Disma, Hans: Changes in Competition Soaring (SSA Mail) [Competitions], February, page 3
Donations: John H. Campbell, Thanks for the Generosity, January, page 6
Dunlop, Jim: Salida, Colorado Tow Plane (SSA Mail) [Launching\Towplane; Sites\Salida], July, page 4
Editor: World's Longest Glider Flight (Soaring News) [Awards\Long Flights; International\Argentina], January, page 4; World Class World Championship Contest Site Changed (Soaring News) [Competitions\Nitra], January, page 4; A New Duo Discus (Soaring News) [Sailplanes], February, page 4; Giant Thermal Generator Planned for Australia (Soaring News), March, page 4; WSPA Bid Correction (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], March, page 8; Reese Center No Longer Available for Soaring Contests (Soaring News) [Sites\Reese, Texas], April, page 6; New Author for Tow Pilots' Corner (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Magazine], April, page 10; 3000-km Flight in South America (Soaring News) [Awards\Records; Techniques\Cross Country Country], April, page 12; Correction (Soaring News) [Competitions\Tonopah], April, page 12; 2006 World Gliding Competition Awarded to Sweden (Soaring News) [Competitions\Sweden], May, page 5; New HpH Glider Planned (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\HpH], May, page 5; "Father of Human-Powered Flight" Honored (Soaring News) [Awards; People\Paul MacCready], June, page 5; US Team Report (Soaring News) [Competitions\World\US Team\Donations], July, page 5; First Flight of the Antares (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Antares], August, page 5; First Flight of the LS-10 (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Rolladen-Schneider\LS-10], August, page 5; Contributing Editors to Soaring Magazine (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], November, page 6; SSA Directors Elected (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], November, page 6
Editorial: Chip Garner, Communications, July, page 2; Dick Mockler, The Joy of Soaring Cross-Country, August, page 2
Elber, Frauke: Tidewater Soaring Society has a Permanent Home (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Tidewater], January, page 9; Soaring Behind the Iron Curtain (Feature Articles) [History\Iron Curtain], September, page 27
Elber, Frauke; with Phyllis Wells: 25 Years of Women Soaring Seminars (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], September, page 8
Ennulat, Dieter: Southern Hospitality, Patagonia Style (Feature Articles) [Awards\Badge Soaring; Sites\Argentina], June, page 16
Eslinger, Dick: Orville and Wilbur Meet Schempp-Hirth (SSA Mail) [History], August, page 3
Ewald, Joachen: Karl Friedrich Weber flying the 18-meter DG-808B with engine retracted (Covers) [Motorgliders\DG-808B], September, cover
FAA: Judy Ruprecht, Getting to Know You, June, page 12
Fey, Klaus: Book Review Sailplane 1945-1965 by Martin Simons, Volume 2 (Soaring News) [Literature\Sailplanes], January, page 9
Film: Chris Woods, Soaring on Film, Part II, December, pages 12-15
Fink, Paul: Photography Safety (SSA Mail) [Photography\Safety], March, page 3; Boxing the Wake (SSA Mail) [Launching\Aerotow; Instruction\Towing], April, page 3
Flugzeugbau, DG: A New Owner for LS Flugzeugbau (Soaring News) [Manufacturers], September, page 8
Fogel, Gary: Torrey Pines: An American Soaring Institution (Feature Articles) [History\Torrey Pines], January, page 24; Mid-Winter Torrey Pines Vintage Sailplane Regatta (Soaring News) [Competitions\Torrey Pines], February, page 6
Francis, James: A Win-Win Financial Strategy (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America], November, page 18
Fundraising: Ralph Kolstad, Texas Soaring Association Fund Raiser Supports Youth, December, page 6
Garner, Chip: Communications (Editorial|Vice Chairman's Column) [Editorial], July, page 2
Garnsworth, Ginny: Three Generations (Feature Articles) [History], November, page 29
Gill, John "Corky" (a.k.a. John Gill): 2002 Joseph C. Lincoln Award (Soaring News) [Awards\Badges], January, page 8
Good, John F. (a.k.a. John Good): Parachutes for Soaring Pilots (Feature Articles) [Parachutes], March, page 22; Articles for Soaring Magazine (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Magazine], April, page 10; Mifflin Ground Launch (Feature Articles) [Launching\Autotow], September, page 33; The 28th World Gliding Championships (Feature Articles), October, page 19
Gordon, Bill: Takeoff Safety (SSA Mail) [Safety\Take-off], August, page 4
Green, Mike; with Bob Klemmedson and Bob Kuykendall: 2003 24th Annual Region 11 Air Sailing Sports Class Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 11 Air Sailing], November, page 7
Greenblatt, Robert (a.k.a. Bob Greenblatt): Installing a Transponder (Feature Articles) [Instruments], January, page 28; Overloaded (SSA Mail) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000], December, page 3
Hangglider: Simine Short, Turkey, October, page 3
Hanggliders: Simine Short, Dominica, September, page 3
Hanson, Rick: Youth Camps and Vacation Week (Soaring News) [Youth\Instruction], March, page 8
Hays, Jim: In the Lee Sky (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring\Bishop], February, page 32
Herold, Carl: Impressive Accomplishment (Milestones) [Instruction; People\Eric Lindbergh], August, page 42
History: Bertha Ryan, Gus Briegleb - An Icon of Soaring, April, page 32; Karin Schlosser, The New National Soaring Museum, June, page 26; Dick Eslinger, Orville and Wilbur Meet Schempp-Hirth, August, page 3; Dave Raspet, Raspet Flight Research Laboratory - the Newest Soaring Landmark, October, page 36; Ginny Garnsworth, Three Generations, November, page 29; Simine Short, Dominica, September, page 3; Frauke Elber, Soaring Behind the Iron Curtain, September, page 27; Gary Fogel, Torrey Pines: An American Soaring Institution, January, page 24; Jeff Byard, N1900M - The Weihe, March, page 34; Simine Short, United States of America, December, page 3
Hoedley, Bill: My Path to Silent Wings (Feature Articles) [Instruction], July, page 28
Holighaus, Tilo: New US Schempp-Hirth Representative Named (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth], April, page 6
Holland, Ed: Have We Forgotten to Have Fun Soaring? (SSA Mail), September, page 3
Howell, Rick: ASA Soaring Camp at Alamogordo (Soaring News) [Motorgliders], September, page 7
Hug, Rod: Who's Flying (SSA Mail) [Safety], March, page 3
Illustrations: Randy Rothe, Glider Art, December, page 6
Indrebo, Jase: Solo [Literature\Poetry], November, page 30
Instruction: Frank Reid, The Student Who Was Not Meant to Fly, January, page 20; George Thelen, Open Canopies, March, page 46; Phil Corbell, Arizona Wing's Newest Pilot, April, page 43; Pete Williams, Piloting Techniques, July, page 10; Bill Hoedley, My Path to Silent Wings, July, page 28; Carl Herold, Impressive Accomplishment, August, page 42; Cindy Brickner, Serial and Parallel Tasks, September, page 4; C. Dennis Wright, What Did You Do for Your Fall Vacation?, December, pages 23-26; Joward Davenport, Boxing the Wake and Maintaining Tow Position, July, page 3; Burt Compton, Hot Day Aerotows, June, page 10; Jack Wilson, Flap and Spoiler Confusion, June, page 4; John Seaborn, So You Want to Fly Contests, March, page 16; Matt Blades, The Light Lunch: An Alimentary Guide for the Novice X-C Pilot or a Moveable Feast, May, page 38; Jim Kellett, Virginia's First CAP Cadet Glider Solo, January, page 42; John McCoskey, First Solo in Colorado, January, page 42; Rodney Kinne, Two First Solo Flights in Michigan, January, page 42; Bruce Patton, First Solo, March, page 49; The SSA Annual Awards, April, page 29; Sailplane Enterprises, Great Birthday Present, April, page 43; Phyllis Wells, First Solo, May, page 45; Janet Thomson, Big Day for Yound Lady, May, page 45; Tammie Carswell, Young TSA Member Aloft, June, page 38; Matt Rogers, Solo Flight, July, page 43; Jack Steen, Offspring Fledges on 14th Birthday, August, page 42; Bob Wander, Accurate Landings as Easy as 1-2-3, January, page 16; Bob Wander, Undershoots and Overshoots, May, page 11; Bob Wander, Landing: Serial Task or Parallel Task?, July, page 9; Tom Knauff, Launching Emergencies, May, page 14; Pete Williams, First Timer's, April, page 14; Interesting Lesson, January, page 3; Sporty's Academy, Sporty's Academy Adds ABC Badges to Glider Program, July, page 5; Dean Carswell, SSA Master Cross-Country Instructor Program Update, March, page 4; Dean Carswell, TSA's New Year Training Seminar, 2003, March, page 8; Bob Wander, Thermaling, Part I, November, page 36; Paul Fink, Boxing the Wake, April, page 3; Burt Compton, Current and Proficient, April, page 16; Burt Compton, The Standard Aerotow Signals, December, pages 10-11; Ray Davis, Great Birthday Present, April, page 43; John Latson, Another Successful TSA Junior Pilot, June, page 38
Instruments: Bob Greenblatt, Installing a Transponder, January, page 28
Insurance: Pat Costello, Terrorism Insurance for Aircraft, May, page 31
International: Editor, World's Longest Glider Flight, January, page 4; Kempton Izuno, Soaring, Czech Style, February, page 20; Leo Benetti-Longhini, Dolomiti, July, page 34; Steve Northcraft, The 2002 World Club Class Contest, February, page 27; Valentina Toporova, Greetings from Ukraine, April, page 3
Ivans, Dennis: Thank You, Larry (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Staff; People\Larry Sanderson], May, page 4
Izuno, Kempton: Soaring, Czech Style (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\HpH; International\Czech Republic], February, page 20; Highway in the Sky (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], August, page 36
Jacobs, Doug: Impressions of Montague [Sites\Montague, CA; Competitions\National\Standard Class], November, page 26
Jacobs, Martha: 2003 Senior Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Seniors, Seminole Lake], May, page 5; Radio Frequencies (SSA Mail) [Radios], August, page 3
Johnson, Arthur F.: Question on 3000-KM Flight (SSA Mail) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], June, page 4
Johnson, Richard H. (a.k.a. Dick Johnson, Richard Johnson, R.H. Johnson, R. Johnson): Kudos for TSA Flight Instructors (SSA Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Instruction], February, page 3; A Flight Test Evaluation of the HpH 304C Wasp Standard Class Sailplane (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\HpH 304; Aerodynamics\Flight Tests], April, page 22; Gliders Help Young Eagles Soar (Soaring News) [Youth\Young Eagles], June, page 5; A Flight Test Evaluation of the HP-18 Sailplane (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Schreder\HP-18], July, page 24; A Flight Test Evaluation of the DG-1000S Sailplane (Feature Articles) [Aerodynamics\Flight Tests; Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000S], September, page 14
Johnson, Robert N.: Bicycles and Trains (SSA Mail) [Design\Wright Bros], February, page 3
Joss, John: "Dawn over Kitty Hawk", by Walter Boyne (Soaring News) [Literature\Book Review], October, page 6=7
Kashner, Jim: SSA's Credit Card Program (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Credit Card], May, page 5
Kellet, James C. (a.k.a. J.C. Kellet, Jim Kellet, Jim C. Kellet, Jim Kellett): Virginia's First CAP Cadet Glider Solo (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\CAP], January, page 42
Kenyon, William: A Home for Nutmeggers - Buying Freehold Airport (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Nutmeg], June, page 30
Kinne, Rodney: Two First Solo Flights in Michigan (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo], January, page 42
Kjenslie, Ingrid: 20,000 and Counting (Milestones) [People\Mark Kantner], July, page 43
Klemmedson, Bob; with Mike Green and Bob Kuykendall: 2003 24th Annual Region 11 Air Sailing Sports Class Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 11 Air Sailing], November, page 7
Knauff, Thomas (a.k.a. Tom Knauff, T. Knauff): Launching Emergencies (Feature Articles) [Launching; Instruction\Launching], May, page 14; The Author Replies (SSA Mail) [Safety], August, page 4
Kolstad, Ralph: The 2002 Barron Hilton Cup - >From a Line Boy's Perspective (Feature Articles) [Soaring Event\Flying M Ranch], March, page 27; Texas Soaring Association Fund Raiser Supports Youth (Soaring News) [Fundraising; Youth], December, page 6
Krasnoff, Peter: "Marauder, Memoir of a B-26 Pilot in Europe in World War II", by Lou and Carleton Rehr (Soaring News) [People\Lou and Carleton Rehr; Literature\Book Reviews], December, pages 8-9
Kuykendall, Bob; with Bob Klemmedson and Mike Green: 2003 24th Annual Region 11 Air Sailing Sports Class Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 11 Air Sailing], November, page 7
Latner, Alexis Glenn: Club Welcome (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Soaring Club of Houston], September, page 30
Latson, John: Another Successful TSA Junior Pilot (Milestones) [Instruction\Youth], June, page 38
Launching: Tom Knauff, Launching Emergencies, May, page 14; Paul Fink, Boxing the Wake, April, page 3; Burt Compton, Current and Proficient, April, page 16; Joward Davenport, Boxing the Wake and Maintaining Tow Position, July, page 3; Burt Compton, The Standard Aerotow Signals, December, pages 10-11; Karl Striedieck, Auto Towing, February, page 3; John Good, Mifflin Ground Launch, September, page 33; Gary P. Bushouse, Thank You, Jayne Reid, May, page 3; Angus Thomson, Searching for a Tow plane, May, page 4; Burt Compton, October, page 9; Jim Dunlop, Salida, Colorado Tow Plane, July, page 4
Linke, Hannes: Hannes Linke flying a Discus captures a Ventus 2ax flown by Chris Woods (Covers) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus 2aX], December, cover
Literature: Simine Short and Jan Scott, Book Review Rhön-Adler by Peter F. Selinger, April, page 10; Gliding and Motorgliding Online Magazine, August, page 5; Charlie Spratt, Charlie Spratt's Book, September, page 4; John Joss, "Dawn over Kitty Hawk", by Walter Boyne, October, page 6=7; Peter Krasnoff, "Marauder, Memoir of a B-26 Pilot in Europe in World War II", by Lou and Carleton Rehr, December, pages 8-9; Jase Indrebo, Solo, November, page 30; Klaus Fey, Book Review Sailplane 1945-1965 by Martin Simons, Volume 2, January, page 9
Mann, Fredric R., II: Freedom's Wings (Soaring News) [Soaring by Disabled], February, page 6
Manufacturers: DG Flugzeugbau, A New Owner for LS Flugzeugbau, September, page 8; Glider Factory Fires, October, page 5
McAllister, Susan: Three Flying Days and a Wedding (Soaring News) [Competitions\National\Mifflin County], August, page 13
McCoskey, John: First Solo in Colorado (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo], January, page 42
McGarraugh, Barry; with Matt Michael: Woodstock - Then and Now (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Woodstock], May, page 18
McKenney, Jack: Selecting a Parachute (SSA Mail) [Parachutes], May, page 3
Meteorology: Gavin Wills, Mountain Convergences, March, page 32
Michael, Matt; with Barry McGarraugh: Woodstock - Then and Now (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Woodstock], May, page 18
Miller, Jefferson: On Being a Lover, Not a Fighter (SSA Mail) [Recreational Soaring], June, page 3; Attracting Members (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Members], September, page 3
Miller, Rocky: Academy Bound (Milestones), July, page 43
Mockler, Dick: The Joy of Soaring Cross-Country (Editorial|Vice Chairman's Column) [Editorial], August, page 2; Texas Soaring Association Labor Day Race (Soaring News) [Competitions\Local], November, page 7
Moffat, George B., Jr. (a.k.a. George Moffat, G.B. Moffat, Jr., G. Moffat, George B. Moffat): Nimbus Saga (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Marfa], July, page 12
Motorgliders: Pete Williams, Soaring a Motorglider in Nebraska, February, page 10; Pete Williams, First Timer's, April, page 14; George Thelen, Self-Launch - What We All Need to Know, August, page 39; Rick Howell, ASA Soaring Camp at Alamogordo, September, page 7; Pete Williams, Lethal Distractions, November, page 37; Pete Williams, Battery Power for Motorgliders, September, page 12; Joachen Ewald, Karl Friedrich Weber flying the 18-meter DG-808B with engine retracted, September, cover; Jan Scott, Type Certificate Issued for the Scheib SF 25C Motorglider, April, page 8
Museums: Karin Schlosser, New Director at National Soaring Mueum, May, page 7; Karin Schlosser, The New National Soaring Museum, June, page 26; Linda Chism, New Birth of Aviation Exhibit, November, page 6
NAA: Dennis Wright, President of NAA Visits SSA Headquarters, November, page 10
Nadler, Dave: Wallaby Ranch (Feature Articles) [Sites\Orlando, FL], February, page 16; Aero 2003 - Friedrichshafen, Germany (Feature Articles) [Conventions\Friedrichshafen], August, page 21
No subject: Jim Short, 2003 is a Year to Celebrate, January, page 2; Larry Sanderson, A Clear Window, February, page 2; Larry Sanderson, A New Beginning, March, page 2; Editor, Giant Thermal Generator Planned for Australia, March, page 4; Ed Byars, The Hangar-Flying Project, March, page 8; Lee and Mary Cowie, Air Force Pilot - Glider Pilot, March, page 48; Chuck Dalbom, You Only Go Around Once, March, page 48; Bruce Carmichael, Hangar Flying Project A Short Hop, March, page 49; Jim Short, Transition, April, page 2; Rocky Miller, Academy Bound, July, page 43; Ed Holland, Have We Forgotten to Have Fun Soaring?, September, page 3; Jim Short, Helping Ourselves, October, page 15; John Good, The 28th World Gliding Championships, October, page 19; Ron Clarke, Return to Kitty Hawk, October, page 31; Charlie Spratt, November, page 60; Charlie Spratt, Fly Spanking, December, page 60
Northcraft, Steve: The 2002 World Club Class Contest (Feature Articles) [Competitions\World\Club Class; International\Musbach, Germany], February, page 27; Been Out to the Airport Lately? (Editorial|Vice Chairman's Column) [Soaring Society of America\Editorial], June, page 2
OSTIV Press Release: Küttner Prize Raised to $10,000 (Soaring News) [Awards\OSTIV], April, page 4
Obituaries: Final Glide, January, page 42; Final Glide, February, page 37; Final Glide, March, page 48; Final Glide, April, page 43; Final Glide, May, page 45; Final Glide, June, page 38; Final Glide, July, page 44; Final Glide, August, page 42; Final Glide, September, page 44; Manfred Reinhardt, Hans Zacher, October, page 5; Final Glide, December, page 46
Parachutes: John Good, Parachutes for Soaring Pilots, March, page 22; Jack McKenney, Selecting a Parachute, May, page 3
Patching, Alan: Tow Plane Upset (SSA Mail) [Safety\Towplanes], September, page 4
Patton, Bruce: First Solo (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo], March, page 49
People: Bertha Ryan, Gus Briegleb - An Icon of Soaring, April, page 32; Philip T. Corbell, A New Pilot in Arizona, September, page 44; John Sullivan, Flying at Ridge Soaring Gliderport, April, cover; Final Glide, December, page 46; Simine Short, Australia, November, page 3; Soaring Moments, December, page 46; Soaring Moments, December, page 46; Sanjay Acharua, Flying over the Sierra Nevada, February, cover; Ingrid Kjenslie, 20,000 and Counting, July, page 43; Soaring Moments, December, page 46; Jim Short, Curt Lewis Appointed Illinois State Record Keeper, October, page 6; Soaring Moments, December, page 46; Carl Herold, Impressive Accomplishment, August, page 42; Editor, "Father of Human-Powered Flight" Honored, June, page 5; Jim Short, Thank You for Your Service, December, page 6; Jim Short, Thank You for Your Service, December, page 6; Final Glide, December, page 46; Peter Krasnoff, "Marauder, Memoir of a B-26 Pilot in Europe in World War II", by Lou and Carleton Rehr, December, pages 8-9; Peter Stauble, Flying over Mt. Washington, March, cover; Soaring Moments, December, page 46; Soaring Moments, December, page 46; Dennis Ivans, Thank You, Larry, May, page 4; Jim Short, Thank You for Your Service, December, page 6; Bermnald Smith Awarded FAI Bronze Medal, October, page 6; Soaring Moments, December, page 46; Jim Short, Thank You for Your Service, December, page 6; Soaring Moments, December, page 46; Manfred Reinhardt, Hans Zacher, October, page 5
Photography: Chris Woods, Soaring on Film, January, page 30; Chris Woods, The Author Responds, March, page 3; Ernest Williams, III, Soaring on Film, March, page 3; A Chance to Show your Photographic Skill, December, page 6; Paul Fink, Photography Safety, March, page 3; Call for Photographs, April, page 10
Piggott, Derek (a.k.a. D. Piggott): DG-1000/Duo Discus Observation (SSA Mail) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus], December, pages 3-4
Prator, J.C.: Sailplane Landing in Arizona (Covers) [Sites\Arizona], May, cover
Price, Kenny: First Wave Flight (Milestones) [Techniques\Wave Flight], February, page 37
Publicity: Jim Short, SSA Promotes Soaring at Oshkosh, November, page 9; Buck Arnold, SSA and Pacific Soaring Counsel Team up in Reno, November, page 10
Radios: Martha Jacobs, Radio Frequencies, August, page 3
Raspet, Dave: Raspet Flight Research Laboratory - the Newest Soaring Landmark (Feature Articles) [History; Sites\Mississippi State University; Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\National Soaring Museum\Landmark], October, page 36
Recreational Soaring: Jefferson Miller, On Being a Lover, Not a Fighter, June, page 3
Reesor, Tom: Canard Answer (SSA Mail) [Design\Wright Bros], April, page 3
Reid, Frank: The Student Who Was Not Meant to Fly (Instructors' Corner) [Instruction], January, page 20; Region 5 World Class Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 5 World Class, Bermuda High], August, page 15
Reid, Jayne: Tow Plane Let-Down Procedure (Tow Pilots' Corner) [Safety\Tow Procedures], March, page 14
Reinhardt, Manfred E. (a.k.a. Manfred Reinhardt, M. Reinhardt): Hans Zacher (Soaring News) [People\Hans Zacher; Obituaries], October, page 5
Rogers, Matt: Solo Flight (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo], July, page 43
Rothe, Randy: Glider Art (Soaring News) [Illustrations], December, page 6
Ruprecht, Judy: SSA Leadership Changes (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], April, page 4; Getting to Know You (Feature Articles) [FAA\SSA], June, page 12
Ryan, Bertha M. (a.k.a. Bertha Ryan, B.M. Ryan, B. Ryan): Gus Briegleb - An Icon of Soaring (Feature Articles) [People\Gus Briegleb; History], April, page 32
SSA Staff: Call for SSA Director Nominations (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], April, page 8
Safety: Billy Singleton, Soaring Safety Foundation Report, January, page 44; Rod Hug, Who's Flying, March, page 3; George Thelen, Open Canopies, March, page 46; Billy Singleton, April SSF Report, April, page 46; George Thelen, On the Road Again, May, page 41; George Thelen, Low Save, June, page 43; George Thelen, Pilot in Command, July, page 39; Klaus Straschil, Safety Suggestion, August, page 3; Tom Knauff, The Author Replies, August, page 4; Dan Tarasievich, Manufacturer Product Service Bulletin Number CW03-01, September, page 7; George Thelen, Dear Flabby, September, page 41; George Thelen, October, page 42; George Thelen, Bracketed by Trees, November, page 41; George Thelen, Spiral Dive at Minden, February, page 44; Bob Wander, The Traffic Pattern, March, page 12; George Thelen, Instructor/Student, December, pages 40-43; George Thelen, Self-Launch - What We All Need to Know, August, page 39; Bill Gordon, Takeoff Safety, August, page 4; Jayne Reid, Tow Plane Let-Down Procedure, March, page 14; Burt Compton, Visiting Pilots: Your Towpilot Has a Few Questions, August, page 18; Alan Patching, Tow Plane Upset, September, page 4
Sailplane Enterprises: Great Birthday Present (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo; Youth], April, page 43
Sailplanes: Editor, A New Duo Discus, February, page 4; Simine Short, Canada, Canadian International Air Show, May, page 3; Simine Short, Argentina, Internationals, July, page 3; Simine Short, Austria, transportation set, June, page 3; Simine Short, Belgium, Belgian Aero Club, April, page 3; Editor, First Flight of the Antares, August, page 5; Klaus Straschil, Safety Suggestion, August, page 3; Bob Greenblatt, Overloaded, December, page 3; Derek Piggott, DG-1000/Duo Discus Observation, December, pages 3-4; Karl Striedieck, A Pair of Deuces, June, page 21; Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the DG-1000S Sailplane, September, page 14; Dean Carswell, An Instructor's Thoughts on Flying the DG-1000S, September, page 19; Rick Sheppe, HpH/Glasflugel 304C Notes, February, page 23; Kempton Izuno, Soaring, Czech Style, February, page 20; Editor, New HpH Glider Planned, May, page 5; Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the HpH 304C Wasp Standard Class Sailplane, April, page 22; Simine Short, Jugoslavia, Internationals, March, page 3; Simine Short, Finland, Internationals, February, page 3; Simine Short, Japan, January, page 3; Editor, First Flight of the LS-10, August, page 5; Simine Short, Switzerland, August, page 3; Tilo Holighaus, New US Schempp-Hirth Representative Named, April, page 6; Duo Discus Airworthiness Directive, October, page 5; Derek Piggott, DG-1000/Duo Discus Observation, December, pages 3-4; Chris Woods, The Kitty Hawk Monument captured from the vantage point of a Shempp-Hirth Ventus 2, October, cover; Hannes Linke, Hannes Linke flying a Discus captures a Ventus 2ax flown by Chris Woods, December, cover; Richard H. Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the HP-18 Sailplane, July, page 24; Pat DeNaples, Competition, Camaraderie and Coconuts, December, pages 32-37; Dean Carswell, The Alisport Silent-IN, May, page 33; Richard Thornton, Slingsby Grasshopper at Tehachapi, California, November, cover; Barry McGarraugh and Matt Michael, Woodstock - Then and Now, May, page 18
Sanderson, Larry: A Clear Window (Editorial|President's Column), February, page 2; A New Beginning (Editorial|President's Column), March, page 2
Schlosser, Karin: New Director at National Soaring Mueum (Soaring News) [Museums], May, page 7; The New National Soaring Museum (Feature Articles) [Museums; History], June, page 26
Schmutzhart, Bert: Great Issue (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine], July, page 4
Scott, Jan (a.k.a. J. Scott): Type Certificate Issued for the Scheib SF 25C Motorglider (Soaring News) [Motorgliders\SF 25C], April, page 8
Scott, Jan (a.k.a. J. Scott); with Simine Short: Book Review Rhön-Adler by Peter F. Selinger (Soaring News) [Literature], April, page 10
Scott, Wallace A. (a.k.a. Wally Scott, W. Scott): The Preparation and Execution of Long-Distance Flights (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring], May, page 24
Seaborn, W. John (a.k.a. John Seaborn): So You Want to Fly Contests (Feature Articles) [Competitions; Instruction\Competitions], March, page 16; US Team News (Soaring News) [Competitions\World\US Team], April, page 6
Serkowski, Tom: ASH-26E in flight along the Sangre de Cristo mountains (Covers) [Sites\Sangre de Cristo], July, cover
Sheppe, Rick: HpH/Glasflugel 304C Notes (Feature Articles) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Sailplanes\Glasflugel 304], February, page 23
Short, Jim: 2003 is a Year to Celebrate (Editorial|Chairman's Column), January, page 2; Transition (Editorial|Chairman's Column), April, page 2; New Executive Director of SSA Named (Chairman's Column) [Soaring Society of America], September, page 2; Curt Lewis Appointed Illinois State Record Keeper (Soaring News) [People\Curt Lewis; Soaring Society of America\Governors], October, page 6; Helping Ourselves (Feature Articles), October, page 15; SSA Promotes Soaring at Oshkosh (Soaring News) [Publicity], November, page 9; Light Sport Aircraft Rule Signed (Soaring News) [Competitions\Air Sailing], November, page 10; Thank You for Your Service (Soaring News) [People\Billy Singleton; People\Jim Payne; People\John Murray; People\Bill Sproul], December, page 6
Short, Simine: Japan [Sailplanes\Postal Card, Season Greetings; Stamps], January, page 3; Finland, Internationals [Sailplanes\PIK-20; Stamps], February, page 3; Jugoslavia, Internationals [Sailplanes\Kosava two-seater; Stamps], March, page 3; Belgium, Belgian Aero Club [Sailplanes\Air 100 Arsenal; Stamps], April, page 3; Canada, Canadian International Air Show [Sailplanes\"Salto", Manfred Radius; Stamps], May, page 3; Austria, transportation set [Sailplanes\"Wien", Sailboats; Stamps], June, page 3; Argentina, Internationals [Sailplanes\"Skylark 3", Rolf Hossinger; Stamps], July, page 3; Switzerland [Sailplanes\Sailplane, Pro Aero Foundation; Stamps], August, page 3; Dominica [Hanggliders; History\Gliding Pioneers, Souvenir Sheet; Stamps], September, page 3; Turkey [Hangglider\Hezarfen Ahmed Celebi; Stamps], October, page 3; Australia [People\History\Lawrence Hargrave, box-kite gliders; Stamps], November, page 3; United States of America [History\Wright "Flyer"; Stamps], December, page 3
Short, Simine; with Jan Scott (a.k.a. J. Scott): Book Review Rhön-Adler by Peter F. Selinger (Soaring News) [Literature], April, page 10
Singleton, Billy J. (a.k.a. Billy Singleton, B.J. Singleton): Soaring Safety Foundation Report (Sailplane Safety) [Safety], January, page 44; April SSF Report (Sailplane Safety) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Sailplane Safety Foundation; Safety], April, page 46
Sites: Dieter Ennulat, Southern Hospitality, Patagonia Style, June, page 16; J.C. Prator, Sailplane Landing in Arizona, May, cover; Pat DeNaples, Competition, Camaraderie and Coconuts, December, pages 32-37; Ed Bednarik, Soaring in Hawai, January, page 3; Paddy S. Welles, Strum und Drang: A Challenging Sports and World Class National Championship, September, page 22; Kathleen Winters, Winter Getaway, February, page 17; Jack Steen, Offspring Fledges on 14th Birthday, August, page 42; Chris Woods, The Kitty Hawk Monument captured from the vantage point of a Shempp-Hirth Ventus 2, October, cover; Dave Raspet, Raspet Flight Research Laboratory - the Newest Soaring Landmark, October, page 36; Doug Jacobs, Impressions of Montague, November, page 26; Charlie Spratt, 2003 Standard Class Nationals, November, page 26; Peter Stauble, Flying over Mt. Washington, March, cover; Charlie Spratt, Region 4 South Contest, December, pages 7-8; Dave Nadler, Wallaby Ranch, February, page 16; Karl Striedieck, A New Contest Site for 2004, September, page 8; Editor, Reese Center No Longer Available for Soaring Contests, April, page 6; Jim Dunlop, Salida, Colorado Tow Plane, July, page 4; Tom Serkowski, ASH-26E in flight along the Sangre de Cristo mountains, July, cover; Sanjay Acharua, Flying over the Sierra Nevada, February, cover; Richard Thornton, August, cover; Charlie Spratt, National Contests at Uvalde, January, page 21; Chris Woods, Winter Haven, January, cover
Smith, Sharon R. (a.k.a. Sharon Smith): Celebrating a Banner Year at TSA (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\Texas Soaring Association], January, page 4
Soaring Event: Ralph Kolstad, The 2002 Barron Hilton Cup - >From a Line Boy's Perspective, March, page 27
Soaring Society of America: Judy Ruprecht, SSA Leadership Changes, April, page 4; SSA Staff, Call for SSA Director Nominations, April, page 8; Charlie Spratt, What is Best for Soaring?, May, page 3; Raphael Warshaw, What is Best for Soaring, July, page 3; Soaring Society of America Selects New Executive Director, August, page 16; Jim Short, New Executive Director of SSA Named, September, page 2; October, page 2; C. Dennis Wright, Don't Shoot the Messenger, November, page 2; James Francis, A Win-Win Financial Strategy, November, page 18; C. Dennis Wright, A Chill Wind, a Warm Hearth and Something to Think About, December, page 1; Cindy Brickner, Political Action Begins at Home, June, page 24; Jim Kashner, SSA's Credit Card Program, May, page 5; SSA Director Nominations, August, page 6; Editor, SSA Directors Elected, November, page 6; Generous Support Received for Annual Fund from SSA Members, February, page 38; Dean Carswell, Growing Soaring, May, page 2; Steve Northcraft, Been Out to the Airport Lately?, June, page 2; C. Dennis Wright, The Eagle Fund Drive - Two Reasons to participate, December, pages 38-40; Jack Wyman, New SSA Governor for Michigan, August, page 6; Jim Short, Curt Lewis Appointed Illinois State Record Keeper, October, page 6; Editor, New Author for Tow Pilots' Corner, April, page 10; John Good, Articles for Soaring Magazine, April, page 10; Jefferson Miller, Attracting Members, September, page 3; Karl Striedieck, Reply to Attracting Members, September, page 3; Bert Schmutzhart, Great Issue, July, page 4; Editor, Contributing Editors to Soaring Magazine, November, page 6; The Hangar-Flying Project, January, page 10; Dennis Ivans, Thank You, Larry, May, page 4
Soaring by Disabled: Fredric R. Mann, II, Freedom's Wings, February, page 6
Solicitation: A Chance to Show your Photographic Skill, December, page 6
Sorenson, Ken: Rules Committee Meeting (Soaring News) [Competitions\Rules], February, page 4
Sorrell, Janet: The 2003 SSA Convention (Feature Articles) [Conventions\SSA], April, page 17
Sporty's Academy: Sporty's Academy Adds ABC Badges to Glider Program (Soaring News) [Instruction\Sporty's Academy], July, page 5
Spratt, Charlie, Jr. (a.k.a. Charlie Spratt): Region 4 South Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Regionr South, New Castle], January, page 8; National Contests at Uvalde (Feature Articles) [Sites\Uvalde, Texas; Competitions\National\Worl Class, Uvalde; Competitions\National\Open Class, Uvalde], January, page 21; What is Best for Soaring? (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America], May, page 3; Charlie Spratt's Book (SSA Mail) [Literature], September, page 4; The Goofy Gate (Feature Articles) [Competitions\Gate], September, page 35; 2003 Standard Class Nationals (Feature Articles) [Sites\Montague, CA; Competitions\National\Standard Class], November, page 26; (The Gate), November, page 60; Region 4 South Contest (Soaring News) [Competitions\Regional\Region 4 South, New Castle; Sites\New Castle, Virginia], December, pages 7-8; Fly Spanking (The Gate), December, page 60
Stamps: Simine Short, Japan, January, page 3; Simine Short, Finland, Internationals, February, page 3; Simine Short, Jugoslavia, Internationals, March, page 3; Simine Short, Belgium, Belgian Aero Club, April, page 3; Simine Short, Canada, Canadian International Air Show, May, page 3; Simine Short, Austria, transportation set, June, page 3; Simine Short, Argentina, Internationals, July, page 3; Simine Short, Switzerland, August, page 3; Simine Short, Dominica, September, page 3; Simine Short, Turkey, October, page 3; Simine Short, Australia, November, page 3; Simine Short, United States of America, December, page 3
Stauble, Peter: Flying over Mt. Washington (Covers) [Sites\Mt. Washington, NH; People\Rick Rolke], March, cover
Steen, Jack: Offspring Fledges on 14th Birthday (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo; Sites\Ionia], August, page 42
Straschil, Klaus: Safety Suggestion (SSA Mail) [Safety; Sailplanes\Blanik L-13], August, page 3
Striedieck, Karl H. (a.k.a. Karl Striedieck): Auto Towing (SSA Mail) [Launching\Autotow], February, page 3; Bridging the Gap (Competition Corner) [Competitions], February, page 8; SSA Competition Rules Committee Call for Nominations (Soaring News) [Competitions\Rules], May, page 7; Odds and Ends (Competition Corner) [Competitions], May, page 12; Reply to On Being a Lover, Not a Fighter (SSA Mail) [Competitions], June, page 3; A Pair of Deuces (Feature Articles) [Sailplanes\Glaser-Dirks\DG-1000, Duo Discus], June, page 21; Reply to Attracting Members (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America\Members], September, page 3; A New Contest Site for 2004 (Soaring News) [Competitions; Sites\Parowan, Utah], September, page 8; Going It Alone (Competition Corner) [Competitions\Crews], September, page 10; The U.S. Team and the Rules (Competition Corner) [Competitions], December, page 19
Sullivan, John: Flying at Ridge Soaring Gliderport (Covers) [Techniques\Ridge Soaring; People\Lorry Charchian], April, cover
Tarasievich, Dan: Manufacturer Product Service Bulletin Number CW03-01 (Soaring News) [Safety], September, page 7
Taylor, Clyde: National Contests at Cordele (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\18-Meter Class; Competitions\National\Open Class], August, page 31
Techniques: Matt Blades, The Light Lunch: An Alimentary Guide for the Novice X-C Pilot or a Moveable Feast, May, page 38; Editor, 3000-km Flight in South America, April, page 12; Wally Scott, The Preparation and Execution of Long-Distance Flights, May, page 24; Ron Clarke, Even Some "Flatlanders" Can Tell, June, page 3; Arthur F. Johnson, Question on 3000-KM Flight, June, page 4; Kempton Izuno, Highway in the Sky, August, page 36; Jim Hays, In the Lee Sky, February, page 32; Peter Deane, One Big Rush! A 750 km Speed Record Flight from Minden, April, page 38; Ryan Vihlen, Ryan's Journey, February, page 34; Bryan Cepak, You're Gonna Do What?, March, page 38; Leo Benetti-Longhini, Dolomiti, July, page 34; John Sullivan, Flying at Ridge Soaring Gliderport, April, cover; Bob Wander, Thermaling, Part I, November, page 36; Kenny Price, First Wave Flight, February, page 37
Thelen, George: Spiral Dive at Minden (Safety Corner) [Safety\Accident Report], February, page 44; Open Canopies (Safety Corner) [Safety; Instruction], March, page 46; On the Road Again (Safety Corner) [Safety], May, page 41; Low Save (Safety Corner) [Safety], June, page 43; Pilot in Command (Safety Corner) [Safety], July, page 39; Self-Launch - What We All Need to Know (Safety Corner) [Motorgliders; Safety\Motorgliders], August, page 39; Dear Flabby (Safety Corner) [Safety], September, page 41; (Safety Corner) [Safety], October, page 42; Bracketed by Trees (Safety Corner) [Safety], November, page 41; Instructor/Student (Safety Corner) [Safety\Instruction], December, pages 40-43
Thomson, Angus: Searching for a Tow plane (SSA Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Launching\Tow Planes], May, page 4
Thomson, Janet: Big Day for Yound Lady (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo], May, page 45
Thornton, Richard: (Covers) [Sites\Tehachapi], August, cover; Slingsby Grasshopper at Tehachapi, California (Covers) [Sailplanes\Slingsby Grasshopper], November, cover
Toporova, Valentina: Greetings from Ukraine (SSA Mail) [International\Ukraine], April, page 3
Video: Chris Woods, El Mirage Soaring Video, July, page 5
Vihlen, Ryan: Ryan's Journey (Feature Articles) [Techniques\Cross Country Soaring\Texas], February, page 34
WSPA: Phyllis Wells, First Solo, May, page 45; Phyllis Wells, Sad News, March, page 3
Wander, Bob: Accurate Landings as Easy as 1-2-3 (Beginners' Corner) [Instruction\Landings], January, page 16; The Traffic Pattern (Beginners' Corner) [Safety\Instruction], March, page 12; Undershoots and Overshoots (Beginners' Corner) [Instruction\Landings], May, page 11; Landing: Serial Task or Parallel Task? (Beginners' Corner) [Instruction\Landings], July, page 9; Thermaling, Part I (Beginners' Corner) [Techniques\Thermals; Instruction\Thermals], November, page 36
Warshaw, Raphael: What is Best for Soaring (SSA Mail) [Soaring Society of America], July, page 3
Welles, Paddy S. (a.k.a. Paddy Welles, Paddy S. Wells): Strum und Drang: A Challenging Sports and World Class National Championship (Feature Articles) [Competitions\National\Sports Class; Competitions\National\World Class; Sites\Elmira], September, page 22
Wells, Phyllis: Sad News (SSA Mail) [WSPA\Gus Briegleb], March, page 3; Contest Sponsorship Offered (Soaring News) [Competitions], March, page 8; First Solo (Milestones) [Instruction\First Solo; WSPA], May, page 45
Wells, Phyllis; with Frauke Elber: 25 Years of Women Soaring Seminars (Soaring News) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs\WSPA], September, page 8
Westbrook, Mick: Buttons Poppin' (Feature Articles) [Youth], June, page 35
Williams, Ernest, III: Soaring on Film (SSA Mail) [Photography], March, page 3
Williams, Nyal: Anti-Trophy (SSA Mail) [Affiliates, Chapters, and Clubs; Awards], April, page 3
Williams, Peter A. (a.k.a. Pete Williams, Peter Williams): Soaring a Motorglider in Nebraska (Motorglider Corner) [Motorgliders], February, page 10; First Timer's (Motorglider Corner) [Motorgliders; Instruction\Motorgliders], April, page 14; Piloting Techniques (Motorgliding Corner) [Instruction], July, page 10; Battery Power for Motorgliders (Motorgliding Corner) [Motorgliders\Battery Power], September, page 12; Lethal Distractions (Motorglider Corner) [Motorgliders], November, page 37
Wills, Gavin: Mountain Convergences (Feature Articles) [Meteorology], March, page 32
Wilson, Jack: Flap and Spoiler Confusion (SSA Mail) [Instruction\Check List], June, page 4
Winters, Kathleen: Winter Getaway (Feature Articles) [Sites\Gardner, FL\Lennox Flight School], February, page 17
Woods, Christopher (a.k.a. Chris Woods): Winter Haven (Covers) [Aerobatics; Sites\Winter Haven], January, cover; Soaring on Film (Feature Articles) [Photography], January, page 30; The Author Responds (SSA Mail) [Photography], March, page 3; El Mirage Soaring Video (Soaring News) [Video\El Mirage], July, page 5; The Kitty Hawk Monument captured from the vantage point of a Shempp-Hirth Ventus 2 (Covers) [Sites\Kitty Hawk; Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Ventus 2], October, cover; Soaring on Film, Part II (Feature Articles) [Film], December, pages 12-15
Woodyard, Ed: Reflections Through My Windshielf (Feature Articles) [Crewing], November, page 21
Wright, C. Dennis (a.k.a. Dennis Wright): Don't Shoot the Messenger (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], November, page 2; President of NAA Visits SSA Headquarters (Soaring News) [NAA], November, page 10; A Chill Wind, a Warm Hearth and Something to Think About (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], December, page 1; What Did You Do for Your Fall Vacation? (Feature Articles) [Instruction], December, pages 23-26; The Eagle Fund Drive - Two Reasons to participate (Feature Articles) [Soaring Society of America\Fundraising], December, pages 38-40
Wyman, Jack: New SSA Governor for Michigan (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Governor\Michigan], August, page 6; Interesting Lesson (SSA Mail) [Instruction\Safety], January, page 3; The Hangar-Flying Project (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Soaring Magazine\Cartoons], January, page 10; US Representative for SEEYOU Flight Display Software (Soaring News) [Computers and the Internet\SeeYou], January, page 10; Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], January, page 42; 2002 Regional and National Contest Winners (Feature Articles) [Competitions], February, page 12; Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], February, page 37; Generous Support Received for Annual Fund from SSA Members (Milestones) [Soaring Society of America\Donations], February, page 38; Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], March, page 48; Call for Photographs (Soaring News) [Photography\SSA], April, page 10; The SSA Annual Awards (Feature Articles) [Instruction\First Solo; Awards], April, page 29; Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], April, page 43; Call for Entries (SSA Mail) [Calendar\Photography], May, page 4; Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], May, page 45; Fast Approaching (Soaring News) [Calendar\Photography], June, page 5; Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], June, page 38; Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], July, page 44; Gliding and Motorgliding Online Magazine (Soaring News) [Literature], August, page 5; SSA Director Nominations (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America\Directors], August, page 6; Soaring Society of America Selects New Executive Director (Soaring News) [Soaring Society of America], August, page 16; Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], August, page 42; Kevin Christner Awarded the Michael Wallace Memorial Scholarship Grant (Milestones) [Awards\Youth], August, page 42; Final Glide (Milestones) [Obituaries], September, page 44; (Executive Director's Column) [Soaring Society of America], October, page 2; Duo Discus Airworthiness Directive (Soaring News) [Sailplanes\Schempp-Hirth\Duo Discus], October, page 5; Glider Factory Fires (Soaring News) [Manufacturers], October, page 5; Bermnald Smith Awarded FAI Bronze Medal (Soaring News) [Awards\FAI Bronze Medal; People\Bernald Smith], October, page 6; A Chance to Show your Photographic Skill (Soaring News) [Solicitation; Photography], December, page 6; 2003 Regional and National Contest Winners (Soaring News) [Competitions\National; Competitions\Regional], December, pages 20-22; Air Sports Expo: Atlanta, GA Feburay 5-7 2004 (Advertisement) [Conventions], December, pages 27-30; Final Glide (Milestones) [People\Don Dorrell; People\Phillip Petmecky; Obituaries], December, page 46; Soaring Moments (Milestones) [People\Quay Snyder; People\Randy Rothe; People\Chris Rothe; People\Jay Jay Huffstetler; People\Mary Huffstetler; People\Roger Lewis; People\Tom Kelley; People\Karl Striedieck], December, page 46
Youth: Sailplane Enterprises, Great Birthday Present, April, page 43; Mick Westbrook, Buttons Poppin', June, page 35; Tammie Carswell, Young TSA Member Aloft, June, page 38; Ralph Kolstad, Texas Soaring Association Fund Raiser Supports Youth, December, page 6; Rick Hanson, Youth Camps and Vacation Week, March, page 8; Dick Johnson, Gliders Help Young Eagles Soar, June, page 5

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