GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2016
The September 2016 issue is in the mail and should be with subscribers within the next few days. The hundreds that have subscribed to the new Digital issue will get their copy in their email box on September 4. (We have been overwhelmed by the response to the newly announced Digital issue. The Digital subscription is half the price of the airmailed printed issue that continues as normal). See our web page for details. The September issue is another great 64 page all colour issue. How times flies - Jonkers, (South Africa) are enjoying their 10th anniversary and the shipment of their 100th JS1. We have a story on the history of the company and those involved in its development. Fascinating, educational and informative to say the least. A company bound for further successes. Here¹s a story that we have unearthed. The German Federal Ministry of Economy and Energy sponsored a meeting of German sailplane manufacturers in February with a view to assisting them develop new and advanced manufacturing processes. Making Eur 1.6 million in funds available collectively for research and development, they are obviously mean business. Gliding International with another first! Aldo Cernezzi provides a comprehensive report on his test flight of the Ventus (3 ?) Aldo is a very competent pilot and journalist and has filed a report that tells subscribers about the many virtues of this new sailplane (and about some features that still need attention). No price publicly announced yet, but the Schempp-Hirth order book is open and that order book has started to fill). Aldo¹s photos are very impressive. Always active and looking for new stories, we stumbled across a report written in 1901 about the first gliding club formed in the U.S.A in 1894. This is a must read¹ for every American soaring pilot. A report on the dangers of high altitude flying without a pressure suit. Our writer tells us that your blood could boil if you are not aware of the possibilities and dangers too often overlooked by the club pilot. There were four fatal gliding accidents in June and July. We now research and report on accidents worldwide. This issue contains details of 15 serious accidents recorded since last reporting. Boeing has filed for a new patent. They are planning a new concept in sustained flight (months at a time) that will host communications in lieu of satellites. A highly likely rub-off for the soaring movement. Britain¹s exit from the European Common Market opens up the possibilities of lower priced used sailplanes. We provide an in-depth article on the problems and advantages of buying a second-hand sailplane and importing it home (wherever that might be). The article shows not only the advantages but also the problems with importing. Heard of Bondic² A new filler product with a patented applicator that will be ideal for minor GRP repairs. A story about fitting twin jets to a 1960 Schweitzer 1-26 sailplane. Could be done to almost any veteran sailplane. The FES has now been fitted to over 80 sailplanes. According to our correspondent, it is the most underrated sustainer system yet to evolve in the last 40 years. Major manufacturers are starting to sit up and acknowledge their existence. Already available for the Ventus. There is now a camera readily available for wing-tip mounting. There isn¹t a pilot we know that has not already thought about fixing a camera to his/her winglets. The one we write about is only $US150.00 The FAA regulations have now been released for commercial drones. We devote a page to those regs. Surprises us just how many drones glider pilots own. There is now as quick-build kit for a 180 hp two seat tug which has just come on the market. An ideal club project to beat ever-increasing tow charges. This quick-build kit was announced at Oshkosh in July. Full details in our new issue The Third Class medical has been passed by the U.S. Senate and signed into law by President Obama. FAA has one year to effect. Full details in this issue including what concessions will apply to you. . Question: How many other countries will follow the USA? All this plus 30 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 For printed or Digital issue use . . . . www.glidinginternational.com <http://www.glidinginternational.com>
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