The announcement (with comprehensive photos) of the new electric sustainer feature adaptable to almost any sailplane. We predict this will make major changes to the sport. 

An inside look at the German Stemme organisation, personnel, and their new trainer, the S6.  An aside story on the development of their “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle” developed from a production sailplane.

The World membership table of pilot numbers for the year 2009 has some surprising information.

A compete coverage of the Grand Prix final in Chile in January.

The 1930 designed Salamanda training glider flies again.  A labour of love for a group of Polish pilots.

The Honda nose feature scores highly amongst aviation commentators after recent wind tunnel tests.  Definitely presents possibilities for a shape change for sailplanes.

The LS10 is described - “If you love the LS6 or LS8 you’ll be besotted by the LS10!.  A comprehensive report on this “world beater sailplane”

Our research paper for this issue deals with ELT’s, the new frequency and the available alternatives.  ELT’s are not as successful as many would have you believe.

A new contest task that has possibilities.

An in depth look at the battle of the giants for the world distance records.

A first.  A review of 12-world distance soaring sites and the achievements from each of them over the past four years.  Plus a table on where the majority of 1000 klm flights have been achieved.

Our personality of the month is Karl Striedrieck and what a lifetime of aviation related achievements he has under his belt.

Work on the home built PIK 27 tow plane continues, now at some pace.  The wings have been fitted to the fuselage and the Subaru motor is due for delivery this month. 

And we have a suggestion for North American clubs about a possible new clubhouse that could double your membership overnight.