Situation vacant  - Secretary General of F.A.I.

G.P.S. Constellation under threat

Colour Blindness  - relaxation of medical requirements offering pilot opportunities for 35% of those previously declined

Height no security against bird strikes for glider pilots.  A recently reported bird strike above 30,000 ft.

Prominent aviation authority leads the way   - now allowing certain aircraft to be de-registered as certified aircraft and fly as owner-maintained.

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.

New feature section for tow-pilots

The new Nimbus is a show-stopping two-seat leader in its class. Report by Jochen Ewald

A look at Pokweni, the  “other” gliding site in Namibia

Could Germany’s sailplane manufacturing monopoly be under threat?  A look at a Slovenian manufacturer.

Report from the World Air Games,  Turin, Italy

 and the sailplane racing that concluded on June 14

Paul Remde updates readers on the latest technical advances in instrumentation

Your club can build a sailplane simulator for as little as $4000.

Comparison  - Flarm, Mitre and ABS-B

A history lesson -  Wasserkuppe, Germany

An introduction to the Chairman of the IGC Sporting Code committee

An update on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and where you are likely to find them.

Clubs can grow their own fuel? - at least we steer you in the right direction.