THE MARCH 2014 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL To celebrate our seventh birthday we have produced our biggest issue yet. Seventy two pages in A4 our new bigger size format. The issue goes in the mail on February 26 and it has more stories than ever, with extensive news from around the soaring world. 1. We report on the tragic fatality that was the subject of a big personal estate claim. One that the glider manufacturer settled out of court for over $1 million. Hitherto not reported on in the gliding press.
2. E Engineering, an aviation engineering company in Moscow is evaluating the question of re-opening the Blanik production line with a new 2014 model. 3 The history of the Schempp-Hirth company goes back almost 80 years with an outstanding record of achievements. Gliding International looks at their scene and provides some previously unpublished photos. Great reading. 4. The ASH31-Mi the (18m/21m) sailplane from Schleicher at Poppenhausen, Germany, comes in for a wealth of support from sailplane evaluator Aldo Cernezzi and his cohort, Austrian Peter Hardmann. A sailplane that is recommended by the two. 5. An English type contest has been picked up by a team in New Zealand and produced a new concept in championships. Good reading for the competition pilot. 6. Our annual report on members, clubs, sailplanes and fatalities world wide for the calendar year 2013 has been completed and is a feature. Some surprises. 7. A big story on the side by side two seater electric motor glider that was only eight months from initial concept to flying. A very creditable performance by a group of German students. A fascinating story that will appeal to every pilot. 8. Imagine NASA playing with gliders? Well they are! The have got the idea that they can launch low level satellites using gliders on tow. They are playing with models and are serious about the concept. Another great read! 9. Two stories both completely difference but both engaged in conquering Everest. Sebastian Kawa and Klaus Ohlmann led two separate expeditions to Nepal and both achieved their goals, independent of the other. 10. As a glider pilot you will have known about the Diana¹. Well its engineering principals have been captured by a new Polish manufacturer that has plans to have overwhelming success in the 13.5 metre class. The construction format seems impossible to believe. Like its finished weight! You are going to hear more about this family concern named Peszke.¹ 11. Boeing have decided on their final winglet design for the 737. How long before we see it on gliders? Reputed to increase performance by two percent. 12. Found! The old Wright Brothers original factory in Dayton, Ohio which is now being restored for prosperity and will be part of a new aviation park. 13. Bitterwasser has had an unbelievable 2013-14 season. We list the world records that were broken - especially by the female teams. 14. We cover the appeal hearing by the FAI International Appeals Tribunal over the Netherlands complaint at the 2013 European championships. 15. How about the USA team that are literally fighting to get car licenses accepted as a medical certificate for GA flying. This fight is getting heated. - Plus 40 other stories that will educate and inform. 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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