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Help on how to submit a news item or article for publication on this website.
1. Log in to the member’s area. 
2. Click on Submit Article in the User Menu.
3. Make sure to read the guidelines before you start.
4. Use the drop-down box to select the appropriate category.
- Latest News : For news articles that are published on the front page.
- General Aviation : Articles about flying and general aviation.
- Soaring : For any soaring related articles such as gliding techniques, tips, information on gliders and so on.
- Safety : Any article relating to safety in flying or the club’s operations.
- EP Gliding Club : Any information specifically related to the club, for example forth coming events.
- Members Only : Articles for club members (visable to members only).
- Notice Board : Notices to club members and for club activities (visable to members only).
5. Ensure that your name and email address are correct.
6. Enter an appropriate title for your article. Please keep the title short and descriptive.
7. Type the introduction to the article in the Intro-Text box. If the article is shorter than about 60 words you can place the full article in this Intro-Text box.
8. For longer articles type the balance of the article into the Main-Text box.
9. When you are finished and have checked the article then click on the Save icon. Please note that the graphics here are a little wonky so be sure that the Save icon is highlighted before clicking.
10. Once submitted a confirmation message will appear. Your article will only be published on the website once it has been moderated.
Useful Tips:
- When typing long lines the text will automatically wrap on to the next line.
- When typing press ENTER for a new paragraph and SHIFT-ENTER for a new line.
- It is recommended that you first type your article in a program like Word then paste it into the Text boxes. It is possible that your connection may time-out before you have completed and saved your article.
- If you wish to add any pictures then please email them to Sigmund.
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