GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE NOVEMBER 2015
The November issue of Gliding International will be mailed before week¹s end. It specialises in reports from Germany, but has a wide range of exceptional stories and photographs including: Elke Fuglsang-Petersen writes about the German method of pilot retention that involves a week long flying course where students each have a mentor whose sole purpose is to foster and teach the student how to get involved and conquer cross country soaring fears. The mentor flies his own sailplane, the student flies his own sailplane. This is the best retention ab initio scheme we have yet seen. Learn more! Many German two seat owners unhappy about the selection procedures for entrants to the German Nationals and World Championship selection. Aldo Cernezzi flies and reports on the axe being taken to the Diana II to create a brilliant 13.5 metre sailplane. A fascinating story. The photos are really great! The remodelled Diana II wins the World Championships which shows what a little imagination can do to a new class. The Italian Silent factory is on to a winner. With a FEZ in the nose, this less expensive motor-glider has the possibilities of becoming a major class. Ritz writes about the FAI annual conference in Rotterdam, and we list all the awards made to pilots world-wide. Paul Remde writes about the latest in instruments. Latest variometers can now show a graphic on the shape, size, strength and position of a thermal. This is probably the best aid to soaring produced in the last 10 years. Get the details in this issue. A full report on the Vintage glider club rally in Terlet, Holland. Is there being too much emphasis being placed on the dangers of drones? A new look at the situation which places less likelihood of a mid-air than previously thought possible. The Perlan project is now airborne. They are on track to shift to Argentina and attempt that elusive 90,000 feet goal. More details in this issue. How about being able to drop off your worst day in any competition calculation. A review on the subject that has been simmering in the back- ground for 20 or more years. Propellers on your wing tips. Another idea for a motor glider emerges from the U.S.A. Sebastian Kawa finishes third in the finals of the Grand Prix. Let¹s hope he not losing form. Finally, a story that has taken five months to prepare. A survey of pilot ages world wide. The results are worse than anyone ever imagined. Did you know for example that 1.73% of the world pilot population is aged over 80. There are just as revealing other statistics. Bet you couldn¹t guess the percentage of pilots over 65 either. Plus 35 other stories that will educate and inform. As we have said before - our best issue yet! We hope you will join us. JOHN ROAKE EDITOR. NEW (or RENEWING) SUBSCRIBERS CAN EASILY EFFECT A SUBSCRIPTION BY GOING TO OUR WEB PAGE www.glidinginternational.com
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