JULY ISSUE - GLIDING INTERNATIONAL

The July issue will be mailed on Monday June 22. New subscribers can
enroll through our web site - www.glidinginternational.com

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 “other” gliding site in Namibia
10. Could Germany’s 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. Comparision - 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 !