2016 SSA Convention DVD

[Sean Franke]

W&W recorded footage of the 2016 SSA Convention in Greenville SC. Over 22 hours of great speakers and special presentations have been documented.

Taking pre-orders now for DVD #1 - Jonker Sailplanes & Perlan 2

Net profits through December 31, 2016 donated to the US Junior Soaring Team.

http://wingsandwheels.com/pilot-supplies/books/2016-ssa-convention-dvd.html

Sean Franke

[[email protected]]

Great idea!

[2G]

On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 1:08:06 PM UTC-7, Sean Franke wrote:
> W&W recorded footage of the 2016 SSA Convention in Greenville SC. Over 22 hours of great speakers and special presentations have been documented.
>
> Taking pre-orders now for DVD #1 - Jonker Sailplanes & Perlan 2
>
> Net profits through December 31, 2016 donated to the US Junior Soaring Team.
>
> http://wingsandwheels.com/pilot-supplies/books/2016-ssa-convention-dvd.html
>
> Sean Franke

Well done!

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What about a price break for buying the entire series ahead of time?

Bet you will do better overall instead of people just picking the sections they are most interested in watching.

Kevin
92

[Sean Franke]

On Friday, March 25, 2016 at 4:42:21 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> What about a price break for buying the entire series ahead of time?
>
> Bet you will do better overall instead of people just picking the sections they are most interested in watching.
>
> Kevin
> 92

We added a special price for purchasing the entire series. Price per DVD is $14.97 INCLUDING shipping if you subscribe to the entire series.

DVD #1 is set for release on April 15th. There will be 15 total DVD's. DVD's #2-15 will follow one every other week.

If you subscribe to the entire series we will automatically send the next DVD when it's released and apply the cost. You can cancel any time.

***Remember net profits are donated to the US Junior Team***

Order here:
http://wingsandwheels.com/2016-ssa-convention-dvd.html

Sean Franke

[Sean Franke]

On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 1:22:00 PM UTC-7, Sean Franke wrote:
> On Friday, March 25, 2016 at 4:42:21 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> > What about a price break for buying the entire series ahead of time?
> >
> > Bet you will do better overall instead of people just picking the sections they are most interested in watching.
> >
> > Kevin
> > 92
>
> We added a special price for purchasing the entire series. Price per DVD is $14.97 INCLUDING shipping if you subscribe to the entire series.
>
> DVD #1 is set for release on April 15th. There will be 15 total DVD's. DVD's #2-15 will follow one every other week.
>
> If you subscribe to the entire series we will automatically send the next DVD when it's released and apply the cost. You can cancel any time.
>
> ***Remember net profits are donated to the US Junior Team***
>
> Order here:
> http://wingsandwheels.com/2016-ssa-convention-dvd.html
>
> Sean Franke

SSA Convention DVD #1 is shipping now. See http://wingsandwheels.com/2016-ssa-convention-dvd.html to order. This DVD features:

**Perlan 2 Takes to the Skies: Perlan 2 Update** The Airbus Perlan 2 is a pressurized sailplane designed for flight up to FL900. It first flew on September 23, 2015. The Perlan 2 is now undergoing flight testing at Minden, Nevada. The Perlan team is scheduled to take the Perlan 2 to El Calafate, Argentina in June of 2016 for high altitude flights using the Polar Night Jet aka Polar Vortex. Jim Payne will provide an update on the testing and the preparations for high altitude flights.

**Jonker Sailplanes: JS1, 18-21 M, Self-Launcher Development** This presentation covers Jonker Sailplane development and theory behind the new self-launcher. The presenter, Uys Jonker is the managing director of Jonker Sailplanes (Pty) Ltd. and co-founder of the company also along with his brother, Atti and aerodynamicist, Johann Bosman.

Sean Franke

[Sean Franke]

On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 3:13:52 PM UTC-7, Sean Franke wrote:
> On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 1:22:00 PM UTC-7, Sean Franke wrote:
> > On Friday, March 25, 2016 at 4:42:21 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> > > What about a price break for buying the entire series ahead of time?
> > >
> > > Bet you will do better overall instead of people just picking the sections they are most interested in watching.
> > >
> > > Kevin
> > > 92
> >
> > We added a special price for purchasing the entire series. Price per DVD is $14.97 INCLUDING shipping if you subscribe to the entire series.
> >
> > DVD #1 is set for release on April 15th. There will be 15 total DVD's. DVD's #2-15 will follow one every other week.
> >
> > If you subscribe to the entire series we will automatically send the next DVD when it's released and apply the cost. You can cancel any time.
> >
> > ***Remember net profits are donated to the US Junior Team***
> >
> > Order here:
> > http://wingsandwheels.com/2016-ssa-convention-dvd.html
> >
> > Sean Franke
>
> SSA Convention DVD #1 is shipping now. See http://wingsandwheels.com/2016-ssa-convention-dvd.html to order. This DVD features:
>
> **Perlan 2 Takes to the Skies: Perlan 2 Update** The Airbus Perlan 2 is a pressurized sailplane designed for flight up to FL900. It first flew on September 23, 2015. The Perlan 2 is now undergoing flight testing at Minden, Nevada. The Perlan team is scheduled to take the Perlan 2 to El Calafate, Argentina in June of 2016 for high altitude flights using the Polar Night Jet aka Polar Vortex. Jim Payne will provide an update on the testing and the preparations for high altitude flights.
>
> **Jonker Sailplanes: JS1, 18-21 M, Self-Launcher Development** This presentation covers Jonker Sailplane development and theory behind the new self-launcher. The presenter, Uys Jonker is the managing director of Jonker Sailplanes (Pty) Ltd. and co-founder of the company also along with his brother, Atti and aerodynamicist, Johann Bosman.
>
> Sean Franke

SSA Convention DVD #2 is shipping now. See http://wingsandwheels.com/2016-ssa-convention-dvd.html to order. This DVD features:

Alexander Schleicher: Current Developments
Rex Mayes and Uli Kremer
Rex Mayes and Uli Kremer discuss Alexander Schleicher Current Developments. Rex and Noelle Mayes of Williams Soaring Center are proud to be the new USA agent for Alexander Schleicher Sailplanes. They were very pleased to announce Uli Kremer of Schleicher and Michael Schirnhofer of Austro Engines attended this year's convention. Six of Schleicher's latest model sailplanes were displayed; ASG-29 Es, ASH-31 Mi, ASH-30 Mi, ASK-21 and 2 brand new ASG-32 Mi's.

Fly Faster: Fly Farther
Garret Willat
Garret is a 3-time US National Champion and 5-time pilot on the US Soaring Team. His lecture shares many topics, concepts, and mistakes that have gotten him to the top of the score sheet. Starting with planning before task flying, thermalling tactics, speed to fly, planning on course and final glide ideas. Mental preparation and staying focused to the flight are key to a successful flight. Garret also covers mistakes, from rookie mistakes to ones that have kept US Team pilots off of the podium. Following his advice can help you go faster on course or post that winning OLC flight.

Sean Franke