THE NEW ISSUE

THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE JANUARY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL

The January issue goes in the mail on December 20
Many will get their copy before Christmas.

• An in depth examination of the best 18 metre self-launching
sailplane on the market. Best because of its price for performance.

• The ‘Electric Winch’ is now a reality and available for early
delivery.

• The Chairman of European Air Sports says Gliding has to accept
that (EASA) European Aviation Safety Authority is here to stay and we
had better get used to it.

• An all-electric tow plane to first fly this month. Battery power
now available to keep it flying for two hours without a re-charge.

• Boeing Company announces a major break through in solar cell
technology. A jump to 41.5% conversion rate coming to a hardware
store near you.

• The best address (lecture) we have ever read on the problems of
the sport, the problems with competitions and the stupidity of the
class structure.

• The history of the Swift - (the sailplane accident we covered in
depth and with series accident photos last issue). A report from the
designer/manufacturer.

• Club Blanik owners are pleading for some support and help from
IGC and OSTIV.
• Unique radio controlled model sailplane with 13.5 metre wingspan.
Yes 13.5 m!

• A report on the German Sailplane Convention at Ulm (Southern
Germany). Big change in governance of the sport in Germany.

• Two reports with suggestions for unique gliding holidays in
Europe.

• The best new training aid we have seen in a long time and it will
only cost your club $200.00

• List of Schleicher’s 2010 successes. Impressive!

• History says it was possible to soar 10,000 miles non stop in pre-
historic times.

• New source of cheap instruments.

• Analysis of training methods and costs. Aerotow versus winching.

• U.S. Navy acknowledges that there is a collision risk between
U.A.V.’s and gliders.

• Plus an additional 40 other stories covering the world soaring
scene and aviation items of interest for glider pilots. You will enjoy
reading this section.

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