>> >> GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE JANUARY 2015
Because of Christmas, the January issue is already with the printer and will be mailed towards the end of the week. We specialize on two particular topics. There is a 12 page review of Schleicher¹s ASG32 which is very illuminating. We find a club (the only one in the world) to increase their membership by 70 percent and double their income from their sailplane fleet. Another great 64 page issue. Elke Fuglsang-Petersen writes about the German Aero Club and how they manage gliding clubs and soaring in Germany. Lessons here for all to learn from. The all new Glowfly¹ self launch ultra-light motor glider will be test flown within the month. A detailed report from the manufacturers on this totally new concept sailplane is to have a price lower than anyone would ever have thought possible. The FES nose mounted electric sustainer is now literally taking off. Schempp-Hirth are now offering the add-on for the Discus. The Fes factory report that over 50 sailplanes are now flying every day with a FES nose mounted sustainer. You can now buy a heads-up-display for your sailplane for as low as $259.. Gliding International challenges gilder instrument manufacturers to make their products compatible. This heads in the cockpit¹ eliminator should be compulsory for all sailplanes writes Joseph Carr, the new writer to join our competent team at Gliding International. Thomas Reisner writes about vertebrae damage easily sustained in a heavy sailplane landing. He writes about the essentials owners and pilots should be undertaking without question. Do you have the correct crash resistance cushions in your sailplane ? Myles Hynde suggests what you should do about fitting winglets to earlier sailplanes that were manufactured without them. We provide details on the biggest ever sailplane order. A contract has been let for 194 motor gliders to an Indian buyer with delivery spread over three years. This intriguing order is detailed in our January issue. Did you know there is vibrant gliding activity in Indonesia. Hidden away near Jakarta is the sole Indonesian club which is particularly active. They invite any in the area to join them ( Live-in accommodation available) Details in this issue. Good enough Just isn¹t - A story for tow pilots to absorb and learn from. Minimum standards are unacceptable. A shake up for tow pilots. Compressed air forced over a wing surface has the ability to positively increase sailplane performance when a pilot most needs it. German research (detailed in this issue) reveals the next major improvement to sailplane performance. The promoters of the elimination of the third class medical in U.S.A. are having success. Likely to set a precedent for other countries to follow they have another milestone under their belt. Certainly looks like they will win their cause. Tow pilots may never have to have another medical. Details of the legislation changes in this issue. Ten hours talk time from a five minute charge. This is the achievement from new battery research. Battery capacity improvements are flying onto our scene with frequent regularity. Details on a complete replica collection of Wright Brother¹s aircraft on sale, plus a report on NASA¹s X-Plane $15 m three year project. Additionally we bring readers details on major carbonfibre changes to aircraft manufacturing. 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 <http://www.glidinginternational.com> >> >>
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