THE MARCH 2013 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL The March 2013 issue is about to go in the mail. Another 64 page issue that has a spread of news and photos from around the planet. Another issue with some great reading plus a wealth of new press release stories for soaring pilots wherever you are. Just some of the stories we report on: ? We print an interview with Bogimil Bereś - the creator of the 'Diana.' Few would even know his name, but he reveals his background, the tortuous path the production of the Diana has taken, it's future and how he is battling to get it type rated. AND he has let slip that he has already done some design work on a two seat 22 metre Diana which will be a 'turn up' for the sailplane manufacturing industry. He believes he already has a backer. He lets us into some back ground on what goes on in the Polish sailplane manufacturing industry. This is one of the best stories we have ever printed. ? Aldo Cernezzi reports this issue on the Silent Electro - his second in depth report on a new sailplanes. This sailplane has an electric motor in the nose capable of self launching and cruising. Aldo gives it a 'thumbs up'. A real fun 40:1 sailplane at an acceptable price for the sheer enthusiast, who doesn't give a fig about competitions. A comprehensive educational report.
? Gliding fatalities world wide, are up 26 Percent in 2012. Our annual report of gliding statistics (for 2012) shows that the sport has also lost its greatest number yet of flying members during the year under review. An absolute myriad of information for everyone associated with the sport, especially I.G.C. delegates ? Ritz reports on the 32nd World Gliding Championships held at Chaves, Argentina. Full scoring report. Ritz gives a broad report on the three classes and tells it as it happened. ? Maria Szemplinska produces some original new photographs for soaring pilots to 'ogle' over. She is a world leader in gliding photography ? NASA joins two sailplanes together with a new concept for launching rockets. See what they have done to two Ventus'. More details in this issue ? Lithium ion batteries are under the microscope. We have done some research following the grounding of the Dreamliners to tell you just how or how not they are in regard to safety. We reproduce photos of the installation of Lithium batteries in the Antares sailplane which will surprise many. ? Can you imagine a safety helmet made of cardboard? We couldn't but they now exist! It opens up all sorts of possibilities. More in this issue. ? And there is the story about the soaring pilot who over flew a power plant to only spend a day and half in prison without being charged. It could happen to you! ? The European Aviation Safety Agency has taken a complete review of the laws they have previously wanted to enforce. What an about turn! A message here for your CAA to take a leaf out of their new book. ? And we introduce a new gadget that will be an absolute must for competition pilots wanting to load their sailplane up with ballast. You would think it was just made for competition pilots alone. PLUS A MULTITUDE OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL STORIES THAT PROVIDE GREAT READING. USE OUR NEWLY REDESIGNED WEB SITE - REALLY SIMPLE NEW OR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS GO TO OUR WEB SITE http:/www.glidinginternational.com
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