Abstract
The XXXIV Congress of the International Scientific and Technical Organisation for Gliding (OSTIV) is held at
the site of the 35th FAI World Gliding Championships in the 18m-, 20m-, and Open Class, in Hosín, Czech
Republic, from 28 July - 3 August, 2018. OSTIV Congresses address all scientific and technical aspects of soaring
flight. The Congress 2018 features presentations from 10 countries worldwide. These contributions describe new
knowledge in the meteorological fields of atmospheric convection and atmospheric waves. The presentations on
sailplane technologies comprise the areas of sailplane design and performance, aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, loads,
and propulsion, whereas further contributions cover various aspects of training and safety. The present Congress
Proceedings lead the participants through the full-week program, and they make extended abstracts of the
presentations accessible to the public.
Rolf Radespiel
Gliding Meteorology Sailplane Design Sailplane Safety