Gliding (English Wikipedia)

"The BAeA/BGA Aerobatic Badge Scheme". The British Aerobatic Association. Archived from the original on 2010-04-19. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"What happens at a typical BAeA contest?". The British Aerobatic Association. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-05-21.

airfields.org.uk

"List of airfields which may be under threat in UK". Action For Airfields. Archived from the original on 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2010-10-02.

archive.org

Schweizer, Paul (1988). Wings Like Eagles, The Story of Soaring in the United States. Smithsonian Institution Press. ISBN 0-87474-828-3.
Reichmann, Helmut (1978). Cross Country Soaring. Thomson Publications. ISBN 1-883813-01-8.

archive.today

"Historical Perspective: Pilot, under vigilant eye of FBI, made trip to Terre Haute". Tribune Star. June 18, 2007. Archived from the original on 2013-02-04. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Wolfgang Weinreich, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique (2005-03-04). "IGC Keynote Speech, Lausanne". Gliding and Motorgliding International. Archived from the original on 2014-11-30. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

bas.uk.net

Feakes, Richard. "Electronic Collision Avoidance". Bicester Aviation Services. Archived from the original on 2011-09-05. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

bea-fr.org

"Analysis of serious and fatal gliding accidents in France". Le Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) pour la Sécurité de l'Aviation civile. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

caa.co.uk

"VFR Guide 2009" (PDF). Civil Aviation Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-21. Retrieved 2010-05-21.

cbc.ca

"Victim in mid-air crash was experienced glider pilot". CBC News. July 1, 2013. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.

cloudappreciationsociety.org

"Morning Glory". Cloud Appreciation Society. Archived from the original on 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

dg-flugzeugbau.de

Ewald, Jochen (September–October 2005). "LS8-st: 15/18 Meter Standard-Turbo made by DG" (PDF). DG Flugzeugbau GmbH. Archived from the original on 2011-08-22. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Sperber, Martin. "Safety Aspects for Glider Pilots". DG Flugzeugbau. Archived from the original on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2010-05-21.

equalities.gov.uk

Letter by British Gliding Association to Government Equalities Office 29 Sep 2009 Archived 2010-10-13 at the Wayback Machine

europa.eu

easa.europa.eu

"Comment Response Document (CRD) to Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2008-17B for an Agency Opinion on a Commission Regulation establishing the Implementing Rules for the licensing of pilots" (PDF). European Aviation Safety Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-05-30. Retrieved 2010-05-21.

faa.gov

Federal Aviation Administration (2003). "Launch and Recovery Procedures and Flight Maneuvers". Glider Flying Handbook. Archived from the original on 2005-12-18. Retrieved 2006-11-25.
Glider Flying Handbook. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. 2003. pp. 4–8. FAA-8083-15. Archived from the original on 2005-12-18. Retrieved 2006-11-25.

fai.org

"FAI Commissions". FAI web-site. Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
"<Air Sports in the Olympics> News Archive". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Archived from the original on 2010-04-10. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"First 1000km flight by Alvin Horne Parker". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Archived from the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
"List of pilots who have flown over 1,000 km". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Archived from the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
"FAI web-site 2005 European Gliding Championships" (PDF). Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Competitions". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
"FAI web-site—Sailplane Grand Prix". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-05-01. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Gliding Badges and Diplomas". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2011-10-20. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"FAI Sporting Code". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
IGC Strategic Plan 2000 Archived 2008-10-12 at the Wayback Machine
"Report on transponders by IGC 2004" (PDF). Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-01-27. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
"Hang Gliding". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-04-27. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Paragliding". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Home Page of the International Aeromodelling Commission". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-04-27. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

records.fai.org

"Gliding World Records". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"World Record Claims". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-06-20. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

gfa.org.au

"Aerotowing Manual 2006" (PDF). Gliding Federation of Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 30, 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-21.

ghostarchive.org

"YouTube clip of a gravity launch". YouTube. 5 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 25 January 2018.

gliding.co.uk

"First flights". British Gliding Association. Archived from the original on 2010-08-06. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Comments to EASA Implementing Rules for Air Operations of Community Operators—Part-OPS NPA 2009-02b" (PDF). British Gliding Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"BGA Competition Handbook 2010" (PDF). British Gliding Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"BGA Laws & Rules—Code of practice for field landings" (PDF). British Gliding Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-06-12. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Who can glide?". British Gliding Association. Archived from the original on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Letter opposing an application for more controlled airspace" (PDF). British Gliding Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
"Response to EASA proposals on insurance". British Gliding Association. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-10-02.

glidingaustralia.org

Flockhart, Doug (2024-04-27). "Gliding Accident 27 Apr 2024". Gliding Australia. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-05-22.

glidingmagazine.com

Ellis, Chris (2004). "Bungee launching". Gliding & Motorgliding International. Archived from the original on 2005-12-30. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Wolfgang Weinreich, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique (2005-03-04). "IGC Keynote Speech, Lausanne". Gliding and Motorgliding International. Archived from the original on 2014-11-30. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

independent.co.uk

Wilcock, David (2018-02-08). "YouTuber killed in glider crash deliberately took off in 'roaring' winds, investigation hears | The Independent". The Independent. Retrieved 2024-05-22.

issuu.com

"SoaringNZ Issue 51 by mccawmedia – Issuu". issuu.com. 22 November 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2021-12-12.

lashamgliding.com

"Introduction to gliding competitions". Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2010-10-15.

lvvsa.org

"Las Vegas Soaring Association Newsletter Nov 2009" (PDF). Las Vegas Soaring Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-28. Retrieved 2010-05-21.

lxnavigation.si

"LX Colibri logger". LX Navigation. Archived from the original on June 4, 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

mediacluster.de

segelkunstflug.mediacluster.de

"Results for 2009 Aerobatic Championships". Förderverein für Segelkunstflug im BWLV. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-05-07.

news.google.com

"Gliding Record Attempt Fatal". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, WA. 1954-12-27. p. 1. Archived from the original on 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

northants.police.uk

"Investigation launched following collision at airfield". Northamptonshire Police. May 25, 2024. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.

nottinghampost.com

Bedford, Corey; Pridmore, Oliver (2023-08-17). "Major incident after two gliders 'collide mid-air' but miss town". Nottinghamshire Live. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-05-22.

onlinecontest.org

"On-line Contest". Aerokurier. Archived from the original on 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

perlanproject.org

"Perlan Project". Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2018.

schempp-hirth.com

"LS8-st: 15/18 Meter Standard-Turbo made by DG". Schemmp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH. Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

silentwings.no

"Silent Wings". Silent Wings AS. Archived from the original on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2010-05-21.

soaringissa.org

"Wasserkuppe". International Scale Soaring Association. Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

ssa.org

"Frequently asked questions about gliding" (PDF). FAI web-site. Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Contest Flying". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Soaring Competitions" (PDF). Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"History of gliding and soaring" (PDF). Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Lift sources". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Cross-country flying". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"About contests". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2013-03-26. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"Soaring proficiency awards". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Safety". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Learning to fly Gliders—Earning your Glider Rating". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Letter opposing an application for more controlled airspace". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2010-10-02.

tc.gc.ca

Transport Canada (May 2008). "Canadian Aviation Regulations 401.24 Gliders—Privileges". Archived from the original on 2009-01-20. Retrieved 2009-03-06.

thixo.com

asa.thixo.com

Greenwell, Eric. "Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation". Auxiliary-powered Sailplane Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 12, 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

tribstar.com

"Historical Perspective: Pilot, under vigilant eye of FBI, made trip to Terre Haute". Tribune Star. June 18, 2007. Archived from the original on 2013-02-04. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

web.archive.org

"FAI Commissions". FAI web-site. Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
"Frequently asked questions about gliding" (PDF). FAI web-site. Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Gliding World Records". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Contest Flying". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Soaring Competitions" (PDF). Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"History of gliding and soaring" (PDF). Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Wasserkuppe". International Scale Soaring Association. Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"<Air Sports in the Olympics> News Archive". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Archived from the original on 2010-04-10. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"First 1000km flight by Alvin Horne Parker". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Archived from the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
"List of pilots who have flown over 1,000 km". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Archived from the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
"First flights". British Gliding Association. Archived from the original on 2010-08-06. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Lift sources". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Perlan Project". Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
"VFR Guide 2009" (PDF). Civil Aviation Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-21. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"Comments to EASA Implementing Rules for Air Operations of Community Operators—Part-OPS NPA 2009-02b" (PDF). British Gliding Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"Gliding Record Attempt Fatal". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, WA. 1954-12-27. p. 1. Archived from the original on 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"World Record Claims". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-06-20. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Morning Glory". Cloud Appreciation Society. Archived from the original on 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Transport Canada (May 2008). "Canadian Aviation Regulations 401.24 Gliders—Privileges". Archived from the original on 2009-01-20. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
"Aerotowing Manual 2006" (PDF). Gliding Federation of Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 30, 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
Federal Aviation Administration (2003). "Launch and Recovery Procedures and Flight Maneuvers". Glider Flying Handbook. Archived from the original on 2005-12-18. Retrieved 2006-11-25.
"9-vlek avi". YouTube. 6 February 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2009-06-27.
"Las Vegas Soaring Association Newsletter Nov 2009" (PDF). Las Vegas Soaring Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-28. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
Ellis, Chris (2004). "Bungee launching". Gliding & Motorgliding International. Archived from the original on 2005-12-30. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Cross-country flying". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"On-line Contest". Aerokurier. Archived from the original on 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Introduction to gliding competitions". Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
"FAI web-site 2005 European Gliding Championships" (PDF). Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"About contests". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2013-03-26. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"Competitions". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
"LX Colibri logger". LX Navigation. Archived from the original on June 4, 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"BGA Competition Handbook 2010" (PDF). British Gliding Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"FAI web-site—Sailplane Grand Prix". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-05-01. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Glider Flying Handbook. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. 2003. pp. 4–8. FAA-8083-15. Archived from the original on 2005-12-18. Retrieved 2006-11-25.
"Soaring proficiency awards". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Eckschmiedt, George; John Bisscheroux (February–March 2004). "A Modest Proposal (1.3 Mb)" (PDF). Free Flight. 2004 (1). Soaring Association of Canada: 8–9, 18. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-02-16. Retrieved 2008-01-08.
"Gliding Badges and Diplomas". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2011-10-20. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"FAI Sporting Code". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"BGA Laws & Rules—Code of practice for field landings" (PDF). British Gliding Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-06-12. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"SoaringNZ Issue 51 by mccawmedia – Issuu". issuu.com. 22 November 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
"LS8-st: 15/18 Meter Standard-Turbo made by DG". Schemmp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH. Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Ewald, Jochen (September–October 2005). "LS8-st: 15/18 Meter Standard-Turbo made by DG" (PDF). DG Flugzeugbau GmbH. Archived from the original on 2011-08-22. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Greenwell, Eric. "Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation". Auxiliary-powered Sailplane Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 12, 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Results for 2009 Aerobatic Championships". Förderverein für Segelkunstflug im BWLV. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
"The BAeA/BGA Aerobatic Badge Scheme". The British Aerobatic Association. Archived from the original on 2010-04-19. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"What happens at a typical BAeA contest?". The British Aerobatic Association. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"Safety". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Analysis of serious and fatal gliding accidents in France". Le Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) pour la Sécurité de l'Aviation civile. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Feakes, Richard. "Electronic Collision Avoidance". Bicester Aviation Services. Archived from the original on 2011-09-05. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Sperber, Martin. "Safety Aspects for Glider Pilots". DG Flugzeugbau. Archived from the original on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"Investigation launched following collision at airfield". Northamptonshire Police. May 25, 2024. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
Flockhart, Doug (2024-04-27). "Gliding Accident 27 Apr 2024". Gliding Australia. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
Bedford, Corey; Pridmore, Oliver (2023-08-17). "Major incident after two gliders 'collide mid-air' but miss town". Nottinghamshire Live. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
"Victim in mid-air crash was experienced glider pilot". CBC News. July 1, 2013. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
"Learning to fly Gliders—Earning your Glider Rating". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Silent Wings". Silent Wings AS. Archived from the original on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"Comment Response Document (CRD) to Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2008-17B for an Agency Opinion on a Commission Regulation establishing the Implementing Rules for the licensing of pilots" (PDF). European Aviation Safety Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-05-30. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
"Who can glide?". British Gliding Association. Archived from the original on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
Letter by British Gliding Association to Government Equalities Office 29 Sep 2009 Archived 2010-10-13 at the Wayback Machine
"List of airfields which may be under threat in UK". Action For Airfields. Archived from the original on 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
"Letter opposing an application for more controlled airspace" (PDF). British Gliding Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
"Letter opposing an application for more controlled airspace". Soaring Society of America. Archived from the original on 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
IGC Strategic Plan 2000 Archived 2008-10-12 at the Wayback Machine
"Report on transponders by IGC 2004" (PDF). Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-01-27. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
"Response to EASA proposals on insurance". British Gliding Association. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
"Hang Gliding". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-04-27. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Paragliding". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
"Home Page of the International Aeromodelling Commission". Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Aeronautique. Archived from the original on 2010-04-27. Retrieved 2010-05-06.

wgc.mb.ca

Eckschmiedt, George; John Bisscheroux (February–March 2004). "A Modest Proposal (1.3 Mb)" (PDF). Free Flight. 2004 (1). Soaring Association of Canada: 8–9, 18. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-02-16. Retrieved 2008-01-08.

youtube.com

"9-vlek avi". YouTube. 6 February 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2009-06-27.
"YouTube clip of a gravity launch". YouTube. 5 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 25 January 2018.