The January issue of Gliding International is in the mail. As usual, a great spread of gliding news from around the world.
THE FEATURE STORIES INCLUDE An in depth examination of the best 18 metre self-launching sailplane. Best because of 'price for performance' on the market. The Electric Winch¹ is now a reality and available for early delivery. The best new training aid we have ever seen and it will only cost your club $200.00 Plea from Blanik owning clubs for some assistance from I.G.C and O.S.T.I.V. 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. 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. List of Schleicher¹s 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.¹s and gliders. Plus an additional 30 other stories covering the world soaring scene and aviation items of interest for glider pilots. You will enjoy reading this section. New OR RENEWING subscribers can enrol via our secure web site: (www.glidinginternational.com) _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
