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Leading articles in this issue are 1. Situation vacant - Secretary General F.A.I. 2. G.P.S. Constellation under threat 3. Colour Blindness - relaxation of medical requirements offering pilot opportunities for 35% of those previously declined 4. Height no security against bird strikes for glider pilots. A recently reported bird strike above 30,000 ft. 5. Prominent aviation authority leads the way - now allowing certain aircraft to be de-registered as certified aircraft and fly as 'owner-maintained'. 6. Major German sailplane manufacturer test flies a modified two seat glider that has been converted into an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). On display at the Paris Air Show. 7. New feature section for tow-pilots 8. The new Nimbus is a show-stopping two seat leader in its class. Report by Jochen Ewald 9. A look at Pokweni, the ³other² gliding site in Namibia 10. Could Germany¹s sailplane manufacturing monopoly be under threat? A look at a Slovenian manufacturer. 11. Report from the World Air Games, Turin, Italy and the sailplane racing that concluded on June 14 12. Paul Remde updates readers on the latest technical advances in instrumentation 13. Your club can build a sailplane simulator for as little as $4000. 14. Comparison - Flarm, Mitre and ABS-B 15. A history lesson - Wasserkuppe, Germany 16. An introduction to the Chairman of the IGC Sporting Code committee 17. An update on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and where you are likely to find them. 18. Clubs can grow their own fuel ? - at least we steer you in the right direction. GREAT READING !
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