David Pye wrote:
Right, hope I've got the right forum this time...

Hi,

Just finished reading the above book - what a great
story of early gliding in the US, what a guy.

Can anyone tell me what Mr Joseph Colville Lincoln
is doing
these days, where he lives, is he still involved in
gliding? Is he emailable??? Love to say 'thanks'...



Sadly, Mr. Lincoln passed away prematurely in (working from memory) the
mid-1970's from brain cancer. A collection of "Soaring" magazines from
that timeframe will provide additional examples of his (very fine)
writings and details of his passing.

He did a lot for the sport.

"Soaring for Diamonds" was the very first book I read about soaring. In
1972 I found it in the library after joining my local club based on
input from my first post-college work-roomate (and glider
guider/tuggie), and *before* I'd taken my first lesson. Quite frankly
(writ with humorous hindsight), my reaction to the book was mixed! I
enjoyed the wonderful tale, but part of me was worried I'd be under peer
pressure to fly similarly!!! It's still a great book, and an
entertaining, instructive, highly recommended read.

I'd like to have known the man.


Regards,
Bob - refuses to play on freeways just because others do! - W.