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The article offers step-by-step instructions for making a tow rope for a group of plane gliders.

The author discusses oxygen fire in relation to the soaring accident involving pilot Matt Herron and his LS-4 sailplane. He expresses his views on the impact of a flammable substance on oxygen. He also identifies several factors that pilots need to take into consideration including the position of the cylinders, the wrenches that should be bought, and the inspection of hoses.

The article offers information on the World Class and Sports Class soaring contest at Bermuda High Soaring School on June 2-6, 2008. 13 planes and 14 pilots participated for a week of soaring, wherein five of the pilots are members of the Piedmont Soaring Society. During day one, Jim Gager won in World Class while John Bojack won in Sports class. Day two winners were Jayne Reid in World and Frank Reid in Sports. Glenn Holden won during day five in Sports and Frank Reid was declared the overall winner.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for replacing the Mylar seals on a sailplane.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to the articles in previous issues including one about the tow plane in the February 2015 issue, another on Libelles gliders by Chuck Coyne in the February 2015 issue, and one about gliding training by Hermann Gucinski in a previous issue.

The article reports the successful completion of the private pilot glider checkride of Matt Brewer on August 6, 2007 in Front Royal, Virginia.