Soaring Videos Wanted!

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GoPro and Other HD & 4K Soaring Videos Wanted!

The SSA is looking to its members to submit any 1080-HD or 4K soaring video you think the SSA might like to use in producing future promotional videos..

The SSA is currently seeking raw footage of any closeup air-to-air shots, or video of 2 or more gliders engaged in ridge running or flying under cloud streets, mountain flying, racing, or flying in formation.

We also need footage shot from around the gliderport, such as instructors working with youth/Juniors or student pilots, people working together on a glider in the hangar, footage from social gatherings, etc. What we REALLY NEED is footage of people having fun and enjoying themselves at the home club..

We need video of youth, teenageers, college age, and/or young adults up to age 40 engaged in soaring activities.... either in the air or contributing around the club. Footage that can be used to give people a sense of the fun social atmosphere many clubs enjoy, mentoring, flight instruction, and the comradery enjoyed by pilots of all ages, especially when Junior and younger adult pilots are engaged with more Senior pilots - this is wanted too.

Lastly, if you think you have something that's really exciting that nobody's ever seen before we're interested in having that too.

To make arrangements to submit your video(s) for possible inclusion in the SSA's latest marketing efforts, please contact the SSA by email at: (someone from the SSA's Digital Media Working Group will get back to you in 3-5 business days). Thank you!

- Chris Schrader
SSA Director, Region 6

[John Foster]

On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 2:06:14 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> GoPro and Other HD & 4K Soaring Videos Wanted!
>
> The SSA is looking to its members to submit any 1080-HD or 4K soaring video you think the SSA might like to use in producing future promotional videos.
>
> The SSA is currently seeking raw footage of any closeup air-to-air shots, or video of 2 or more gliders engaged in ridge running or flying under cloud streets, mountain flying, racing, or flying in formation.
>
> We also need footage shot from around the gliderport, such as instructors working with youth/Juniors or student pilots, people working together on a glider in the hangar, footage from social gatherings, etc. What we REALLY NEED is footage of people having fun and enjoying themselves at the home club.
>
> We need video of youth, teenageers, college age, and/or young adults up to age 40 engaged in soaring activities.... either in the air or contributing around the club. Footage that can be used to give people a sense of the fun social atmosphere many clubs enjoy, mentoring, flight instruction, and the comradery enjoyed by pilots of all ages, especially when Junior and younger adult pilots are engaged with more Senior pilots - this is wanted too.
>
> Lastly, if you think you have something that's really exciting that nobody's ever seen before we're interested in having that too.
>
> To make arrangements to submit your video(s) for possible inclusion in the SSA's latest marketing efforts, please contact the SSA by email at: (someone from the SSA's Digital Media Working Group will get back to you in 3-5 business days). Thank you!
>
> - Chris Schrader
> SSA Director, Region 6

There are a number of us SSA members that also have YouTube channels with quite a lot of this type of content. This would be a good place to start, and if you see something you want to use, then contact the owner and see if they will give permission for it to be used.

[[email protected]]

The SSA has to obtain written permission to use copyrighted video footage glider pilots have posted to their personal YouTube accounts. We are in the process of lifting a great deal of video footage from a number of contributors but we first have to make arrangements to obtain permission to use their content for commercial purposes. This is why we're asking people to contact the SSA. Of course if we stumble across something we really like we may contact you too. Thank you for the great suggestion!

- Chris Schrader, SSA Director, Region 6 |


> There are a number of us SSA members that also have YouTube channels with quite a lot of this type of content. This would be a good place to start, and if you see something you want to use, then contact the owner and see if they will give permission for it to be used.

[[email protected]]

https://youtu.be/GROqiB4Z0Pg

CAP KRNP Owosso Mi
my sons 1st orientation flight
his got about 4 or 5 hours of instruction.
Ive got about the same

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Mountain flying, racing, formation, get permission to use Dawn Flight its got all those and groovy 70's style...

[Mike C]

On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 12:43:09 PM UTC-7, gotovkotzepkoi wrote:
> Chris, you will need truly inspirational videos. Unfortunately, the vast
> majority of soaring videos produced in the US are utterly boring. Look
> at these European videos for examples of the kind of stuff the SSA
> should be seeking:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inug6s3a-HI
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEosFxnBaDw
>
>
>
>
> --
> gotovkotzepkoi

Polished but insipid.

Terribly boring audio selections.

Better audio selection- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6iSL1dsShc

Mike

[son_of_flubber]

I hope the SSA hires some young talent to put together these promotional videos. Old and young eyes see the world differently. There are some young people in Europe who know how to make soaring videos that look exciting to young people.

Are there any exciting soaring videos made by young people in the USA?

[Wyll Surf Air]

Weather they are exiting is up to you, but I make soaring videos and I guess you could call me young. I fit the SSA standard for jr pilot.

https://youtu.be/VsGnQiDF9jU

https://youtu.be/25IE2RUG0wk

[Dan Marotta]

How about, Cloudstreet: Soaring the American West?

On 1/17/2019 5:53 PM, son_of_flubber wrote:
> I hope the SSA hires some young talent to put together these promotional videos. Old and young eyes see the world differently. There are some young people in Europe who know how to make soaring videos that look exciting to young people.
>
> Are there any exciting soaring videos made by young people in the USA?

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[son_of_flubber]

son_of_flubber wrote:

> > Are there any exciting soaring videos made by young people in the USA?

Dan Marotta wrote:
> How about, Cloudstreet: Soaring the American West?


I love 'Cloudstreet', but I'm old.

Compare it to a recent no-budget gliding video that a lot of young glider pilots seem to like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn8Bvu6rt-Y


Here's a long excerpt from 'Cloudstreet' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn8Bvu6rt-Y

Here's a short promo for Cu Nim Gliding Club that I like a lot https://www.cunim.org/

[son_of_flubber]

> Here's a short promo for Cu Nim Gliding Club that I like a lot https://www.cunim.org/

Whoops!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gig4Dx1rP1M

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When it comes to the choice of music coupled with Soaring footage I don’t think anyone can hold a candle to what Balleka produced.

[Mike C]

On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 7:56:34 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> When it comes to the choice of music coupled with Soaring footage I don’t think anyone can hold a candle to what Balleka produced.

Agree.

[John Foster]

On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 6:25:38 PM UTC-7, Wyll Surf Air wrote:
> Weather they are exiting is up to you, but I make soaring videos and I guess you could call me young. I fit the SSA standard for jr pilot.
>
> https://youtu.be/VsGnQiDF9jU
>
> https://youtu.be/25IE2RUG0wk

Wyll, I like your videos. The more you make, the better they get. Keep it up.

[[email protected]]

On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 4:06:14 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> GoPro and Other HD & 4K Soaring Videos Wanted!
>
> The SSA is looking to its members to submit any 1080-HD or 4K soaring video you think the SSA might like to use in producing future promotional videos.
>
> The SSA is currently seeking raw footage of any closeup air-to-air shots, or video of 2 or more gliders engaged in ridge running or flying under cloud streets, mountain flying, racing, or flying in formation.
>
> We also need footage shot from around the gliderport, such as instructors working with youth/Juniors or student pilots, people working together on a glider in the hangar, footage from social gatherings, etc. What we REALLY NEED is footage of people having fun and enjoying themselves at the home club.
>
> We need video of youth, teenageers, college age, and/or young adults up to age 40 engaged in soaring activities.... either in the air or contributing around the club. Footage that can be used to give people a sense of the fun social atmosphere many clubs enjoy, mentoring, flight instruction, and the comradery enjoyed by pilots of all ages, especially when Junior and younger adult pilots are engaged with more Senior pilots - this is wanted too.
>
> Lastly, if you think you have something that's really exciting that nobody's ever seen before we're interested in having that too.
>
> To make arrangements to submit your video(s) for possible inclusion in the SSA's latest marketing efforts, please contact the SSA by email at: (someone from the SSA's Digital Media Working Group will get back to you in 3-5 business days). Thank you!
>
> - Chris Schrader
> SSA Director, Region 6

Use any footage you have from the Junior camp at Harris Hill.
Also contact Harris Hill Juniors. They do a video every year and some have a lot of good footage. Contact Andy Brayer to get connected.
UH

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DOn't ever forget Tow Pilots, we are cool too you know....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHaobxQUOTk&fbclid=IwAR0gQv29Xbl4_S2A08ff-aUkcDbrg-MUuaLGx7L6VNKcRVfKev4p7J4_y9Y

You need us ;)

[Chris Snyder]

We were fortunate to have a student from UVA make a documentary about soaring at our club a couple years back. I'm not sure it qualifies as exciting, but the quality is quite good. If you need me to, I can probably track down the author:

https://youtu.be/_uXFl0gNNEs

[Chris Snyder]

On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 10:23:17 AM UTC-5, Chris Snyder wrote:
> We were fortunate to have a student from UVA make a documentary about soaring at our club a couple years back. I'm not sure it qualifies as exciting, but the quality is quite good. If you need me to, I can probably track down the author:
>
> https://youtu.be/_uXFl0gNNEs

Our club posts weekly video clips and some could be considered exciting (see Pete Appleby's wingover) or at least decent b-roll of windy T/O and landing ops:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Merlinaero

Wingover: https://www.facebook.com/tri413/videos/vb.755275414/10155715120975415/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

[Jonathan St. Cloud]

On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 1:06:14 PM UTC-8, wrote:
> GoPro and Other HD & 4K Soaring Videos Wanted!
>
> The SSA is looking to its members to submit any 1080-HD or 4K soaring video you think the SSA might like to use in producing future promotional videos.
>
> The SSA is currently seeking raw footage of any closeup air-to-air shots, or video of 2 or more gliders engaged in ridge running or flying under cloud streets, mountain flying, racing, or flying in formation.
>
> We also need footage shot from around the gliderport, such as instructors working with youth/Juniors or student pilots, people working together on a glider in the hangar, footage from social gatherings, etc. What we REALLY NEED is footage of people having fun and enjoying themselves at the home club.
>
> We need video of youth, teenageers, college age, and/or young adults up to age 40 engaged in soaring activities.... either in the air or contributing around the club. Footage that can be used to give people a sense of the fun social atmosphere many clubs enjoy, mentoring, flight instruction, and the comradery enjoyed by pilots of all ages, especially when Junior and younger adult pilots are engaged with more Senior pilots - this is wanted too.
>
> Lastly, if you think you have something that's really exciting that nobody's ever seen before we're interested in having that too.
>
> To make arrangements to submit your video(s) for possible inclusion in the SSA's latest marketing efforts, please contact the SSA by email at: (someone from the SSA's Digital Media Working Group will get back to you in 3-5 business days). Thank you!
>
> - Chris Schrader
> SSA Director, Region 6

I just wanted to give a call out to those that make and post videos. I had a hobby job flying rides and multiple times a paying customer would walk through the door and say he wanted "to fly like Bruno".

[Dan Marotta]

Welcome back to the 50s!Â* I kept looking for Inspector Clouseau.Â* I
guess that makes me old...

:-D

On 1/17/2019 7:54 PM, son_of_flubber wrote:
>> Here's a short promo for Cu Nim Gliding Club that I like a lot https://www.cunim.org/
> Whoops!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gig4Dx1rP1M

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On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 11:11:49 AM UTC-6, Dan Marotta wrote:
> Welcome back to the 50s!Â* I kept looking for Inspector Clouseau.Â* I
> guess that makes me old...
>
> :-D
>
> On 1/17/2019 7:54 PM, son_of_flubber wrote:
> >> Here's a short promo for Cu Nim Gliding Club that I like a lot https://www.cunim.org/
> > Whoops!
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gig4Dx1rP1M
>
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>
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Another wonderful new soaring video. Who knew that Germans can rap???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yaEUJduLQs&t=164s

[Gary Wayland]

On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 1:37:09 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 11:11:49 AM UTC-6, Dan Marotta wrote:
> > Welcome back to the 50s!Â* I kept looking for Inspector Clouseau.Â* I
> > guess that makes me old...
> >
> > :-D
> >
> > On 1/17/2019 7:54 PM, son_of_flubber wrote:
> > >> Here's a short promo for Cu Nim Gliding Club that I like a lot https://www.cunim.org/
> > > Whoops!
> > >
> > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gig4Dx1rP1M
> >
> > --
> > Dan, 5J
> >
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> Another wonderful new soaring video. Who knew that Germans can rap???
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yaEUJduLQs&t=164s

It appears, they can't! lol

[[email protected]]

On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 1:43:08 PM UTC-6, gotovkotzepkoi wrote:
> Inappropriate, bombastic music and in your face flashy graphics ruin
> this video. Distracts from the flying part.
>
>
>
>
> --
> gotovkotzepkoi

To all you losers criticizing videos referenced here: why don't you show us something better? My god, a little acceptance and levity would serve you well.

[[email protected]]

Herb-

Germans cannot rap. I wish Americans couldn't either, but at least we do it better than the Krauts. Not saying a lot, as I think all rap is pestilent.

You aren't too good at humor, either. Is there such a thing as a German Stand-Up comic?

I mean, one who hasn't starved to death looking for a second gig.

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OK. This is the only rap I like. Google Brian Williams Rap for more like this.

https://vimeo.com/99802660

[Gary Wayland]

On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 6:19:33 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 1:43:08 PM UTC-6, gotovkotzepkoi wrote:
> > Inappropriate, bombastic music and in your face flashy graphics ruin
> > this video. Distracts from the flying part.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > gotovkotzepkoi
>
> To all you losers criticizing videos referenced here: why don't you show us something better? My god, a little acceptance and levity would serve you well.

White guys can't Rap, or JUMP! lol. Germans would be better sticking to slide rules and computers! I'm German and I already know not to try rapping!

[[email protected]]

This is what a motivational soaring is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07YTir9l8Vo

[Gary Wayland]

On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 10:58:30 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> This is what a motivational soaring is:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07YTir9l8Vo

You know it's going to be a fantastic video when the first picture is of a Libelle!

Great job, guys!

[Bruce Hoult]

On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 6:04:56 PM UTC-8, wrote:
> Herb-
>
> Germans cannot rap. I wish Americans couldn't either, but at least we do it better than the Krauts. Not saying a lot, as I think all rap is pestilent.
>
> You aren't too good at humor, either. Is there such a thing as a German Stand-Up comic?
>
> I mean, one who hasn't starved to death looking for a second gig.

This guy tries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDRyk2WIGgA

The final punch line is not too bad.

[Wyll Surf Air]

Just thought I would point out that stuff like this is one of the reasons that young people like myself are not always drawn to soaring. Just because you may not personally like rap doesn't mean you should call is pestilant or bombastic. I understand it's a generational thing but videos like what Herb posted are what will make soaring appealing to young people. They are exciting and funny evan if the musically lacking in some ways. This excitement and fun is what draws new people young people to soaring.

[Wyll Surf Air]

Just thought I would point out that stuff like this is one of the reasons that young people like myself are not always drawn to soaring. Just because you may not personally like rap doesn't mean you should call it pestilant or bombastic. I understand it's a generational thing but videos like what Herb posted are what will make soaring appealing to young people. They are exciting and funny even if musically lacking in some ways. This excitement and fun is what draws new young people to soaring.

[Wyll Surf Air]

Who said I'm trying to get more boys interested?
I think trying to attract more young people of all genders should be our focus as a community.

[Gary Wayland]

On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:35:04 AM UTC-5, Wyll Surf Air wrote:
> Who said I'm trying to get more boys interested?
> I think trying to attract more young people of all genders should be our focus as a community.

We have been trying to get girls in this sport since they let the Germans have gliders after WWI. You can barely keep the sport going now with all the grey hairs here.

Now, RAP is going to do it?
Good luck with that. It's a start.

You think we would try to sell this sport as green since these kids believe global warming is a problem as the whole world burns up in flames, tomorrow. You can't ask for a more eco-friendly sport when they can yank you up on a cable for pennies and stay up using the sun for hours at a time. I still think the big boobs are the best! It's a perspective thing!

[Dan Marotta]

Did you forget Funnybot? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKGEjBMd9Zk

On 1/18/2019 7:04 PM, wrote:
> Herb-
>
> Germans cannot rap. I wish Americans couldn't either, but at least we do it better than the Krauts. Not saying a lot, as I think all rap is pestilent.
>
> You aren't too good at humor, either. Is there such a thing as a German Stand-Up comic?
>
> I mean, one who hasn't starved to death looking for a second gig.

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[Dan Marotta]

I saw an awful lot of smiles in that video...Â* Right ON!

On 1/18/2019 8:58 PM, wrote:
> This is what a motivational soaring is:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07YTir9l8Vo

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[son_of_flubber]

I've seen young people in this decade having fun and learning to fly in well maintained Schweizers. To be honest, Schweizers should be part of a promotional video about soaring in the USA.

Anyone have the link to Gary Boogs doing a loop in a 2-33 near a ridge? And his videos of two young people in the backseat of his 2-32 capture the fun of soaring.

This clip makes a 2-33 look good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L965h2jcQZY

[[email protected]]

On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:25:17 AM UTC-6, Gary Wayland wrote:
> On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:35:04 AM UTC-5, Wyll Surf Air wrote:
> > Who said I'm trying to get more boys interested?
> > I think trying to attract more young people of all genders should be our focus as a community.
>
> We have been trying to get girls in this sport since they let the Germans have gliders after WWI. You can barely keep the sport going now with all the grey hairs here.
>
> Now, RAP is going to do it?
> Good luck with that. It's a start.
>
> You think we would try to sell this sport as green since these kids believe global warming is a problem as the whole world burns up in flames, tomorrow. You can't ask for a more eco-friendly sport when they can yank you up on a cable for pennies and stay up using the sun for hours at a time. I still think the big boobs are the best! It's a perspective thing!

Do we have any Xenophobes on RAS? I hope not. Gary, you claim to have German heritage but I guess you never go to Europe. Here's another video with - gasp - young girls in it and they seem to enjoy themselves. I really feel pity for all you poor souls only finding fault in these honest and amazing efforts to promote soaring. Next thing I'm gonna hear: well, the French are really bad at dancing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpdpwpyQjd4&t=16s

[[email protected]]

On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 11:43:08 AM UTC-8, gotovkotzepkoi wrote:
> Inappropriate, bombastic music and in your face flashy graphics ruin
> this video. Distracts from the flying part.
>
>
>
>
> --
> gotovkotzepkoi

Young people having fun around gliders. Oh, the horror of it all. . .
But, maybe some folks would prefer to see a bunch of older glider pilots dancing to a dirge. The each, his and/or her own.

[AS]

On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 9:04:56 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> Herb-
>
> Germans cannot rap. I wish Americans couldn't either, but at least we do it better than the Krauts. Not saying a lot, as I think all rap is pestilent.
>
> You aren't too good at humor, either. Is there such a thing as a German Stand-Up comic?
>
> I mean, one who hasn't starved to death looking for a second gig.


>>> You aren't too good at humor, either. Is there such a thing as a German Stand-Up comic? <<<
Otto Waalkes, Mike Krueger, HaPe Kerkeling, plus a whole bunch of more contemporary ones ... Of course, their humor is tailored to the German audience.

About the German soaring rap video: You viewed it and are talking about it - mission accomplished! :-)

Uli
'AS'

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On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 3:46:02 PM UTC-6, AS wrote:
> On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 9:04:56 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> > Herb-
> >
> > Germans cannot rap. I wish Americans couldn't either, but at least we do it better than the Krauts. Not saying a lot, as I think all rap is pestilent.
> >
> > You aren't too good at humor, either. Is there such a thing as a German Stand-Up comic?
> >
> > I mean, one who hasn't starved to death looking for a second gig.
>
>
> >>> You aren't too good at humor, either. Is there such a thing as a German Stand-Up comic? <<<
> Otto Waalkes, Mike Krueger, HaPe Kerkeling, plus a whole bunch of more contemporary ones ... Of course, their humor is tailored to the German audience.
>
> About the German soaring rap video: You viewed it and are talking about it - mission accomplished! :-)
>
> Uli
> 'AS'

Thanks Uli, I was hoping for you to chime in. As long as we get people talking about soaring, we win. And really, at the next Seniors contest they should recreate that French dancing video.

[AS]

> > This is what a motivational soaring is:
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07YTir9l8Vo
>
> Very good suggestion. In short, SSA should contact one of these Germans
> and ask to use a video or two.
>
>
>
>
> --
> gotovkotzepkoi

All good points in this thread and despite the somewhat edgy comments, I think we all have the same outcome in mind.
Regardless of which way this goes, for heaven's sake, don't show two old geezers with cannulas in their noses like the ones who were shown on the trailer decals a few years back! The general populous and particular the younger crowd we are trying to attract doesn't know (yet) what these are for and may think the ad is for a fun-filled, active retirement community!

Uli
'AS'

[Bruce Hoult]

On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 10:36:30 AM UTC-8, wrote:
> On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:25:17 AM UTC-6, Gary Wayland wrote:
> > On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:35:04 AM UTC-5, Wyll Surf Air wrote:
> > > Who said I'm trying to get more boys interested?
> > > I think trying to attract more young people of all genders should be our focus as a community.
> >
> > We have been trying to get girls in this sport since they let the Germans have gliders after WWI. You can barely keep the sport going now with all the grey hairs here.
> >
> > Now, RAP is going to do it?
> > Good luck with that. It's a start.
> >
> > You think we would try to sell this sport as green since these kids believe global warming is a problem as the whole world burns up in flames, tomorrow. You can't ask for a more eco-friendly sport when they can yank you up on a cable for pennies and stay up using the sun for hours at a time. I still think the big boobs are the best! It's a perspective thing!
>
> Do we have any Xenophobes on RAS? I hope not. Gary, you claim to have German heritage but I guess you never go to Europe. Here's another video with - gasp - young girls in it and they seem to enjoy themselves. I really feel pity for all you poor souls only finding fault in these honest and amazing efforts to promote soaring. Next thing I'm gonna hear: well, the French are really bad at dancing.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpdpwpyQjd4&t=16s

I didn't know so many 13's existed in the world still!

I wonder how many wings were stepped on in the making of this video #getoffmylawn

[Gary Wayland]

On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 1:36:30 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:25:17 AM UTC-6, Gary Wayland wrote:
> > On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:35:04 AM UTC-5, Wyll Surf Air wrote:
> > > Who said I'm trying to get more boys interested?
> > > I think trying to attract more young people of all genders should be our focus as a community.
> >
> > We have been trying to get girls in this sport since they let the Germans have gliders after WWI. You can barely keep the sport going now with all the grey hairs here.
> >
> > Now, RAP is going to do it?
> > Good luck with that. It's a start.
> >
> > You think we would try to sell this sport as green since these kids believe global warming is a problem as the whole world burns up in flames, tomorrow. You can't ask for a more eco-friendly sport when they can yank you up on a cable for pennies and stay up using the sun for hours at a time. I still think the big boobs are the best! It's a perspective thing!
>
> Do we have any Xenophobes on RAS? I hope not. Gary, you claim to have German heritage but I guess you never go to Europe. Here's another video with - gasp - young girls in it and they seem to enjoy themselves. I really feel pity for all you poor souls only finding fault in these honest and amazing efforts to promote soaring. Next thing I'm gonna hear: well, the French are really bad at dancing.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpdpwpyQjd4&t=16s

Herb is going to be a RAP artist in his next life... That I'm looking forward to... You do know that white guys can't jump, either? LOL.

[Gary Wayland]

On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 4:46:02 PM UTC-5, AS wrote:
> On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 9:04:56 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> > Herb-
> >
> > Germans cannot rap. I wish Americans couldn't either, but at least we do it better than the Krauts. Not saying a lot, as I think all rap is pestilent.
> >
> > You aren't too good at humor, either. Is there such a thing as a German Stand-Up comic?
> >
> > I mean, one who hasn't starved to death looking for a second gig.
>
>
> >>> You aren't too good at humor, either. Is there such a thing as a German Stand-Up comic? <<<
> Otto Waalkes, Mike Krueger, HaPe Kerkeling, plus a whole bunch of more contemporary ones ... Of course, their humor is tailored to the German audience.
>
> About the German soaring rap video: You viewed it and are talking about it - mission accomplished! :-)
>
> Uli
> 'AS'

You guys put Wernher von Braun to RAP and I'm sure to watch, and buy a hundred copies!

[Martin Gregorie[_6_]]

On Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:44:11 -0800, Bruce Hoult wrote:

> I didn't know so many 13's existed in the world still!
>
There are still plenty in UK clubs: small clubs like them for cost while
some other, bigger clubs use them for spin training in preference to an
ASK-21 with added tail weight and/or don't like the Puchacz.


--
Martin | martin at
Gregorie | gregorie dot org

[Gary Wayland]

There's one thing I never see enough in these marketing Videos; birds. I have gotten into thermals with bald eagles, turkey buzzards, etc. It's almost a religious experience to watch a bald eagle get out 180 degrees of your circle and watch you as we climb together... Nature is why this sport is so appealing. Watching glass dump water at high speed is fantastic, but there are more things that maybe we as pilots are not thinking that kids are looking for in another hobby. I'm sure they have no idea we thermal with birds, or are being powered by the sun. Yes, RAP is one. Green should be a big part of it, and nature should also be part of it, IMHO.

This generation thinks more about the Environment than we did growing up. We need to capitalize on that which this sport is well suited.

[Haven]

On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 1:06:14 PM UTC-8, wrote:
> GoPro and Other HD & 4K Soaring Videos Wanted!
>
> The SSA is looking to its members to submit any 1080-HD or 4K soaring video you think the SSA might like to use in producing future promotional videos.
>
> The SSA is currently seeking raw footage of any closeup air-to-air shots, or video of 2 or more gliders engaged in ridge running or flying under cloud streets, mountain flying, racing, or flying in formation.
>
> We also need footage shot from around the gliderport, such as instructors working with youth/Juniors or student pilots, people working together on a glider in the hangar, footage from social gatherings, etc. What we REALLY NEED is footage of people having fun and enjoying themselves at the home club.
>
> We need video of youth, teenageers, college age, and/or young adults up to age 40 engaged in soaring activities.... either in the air or contributing around the club. Footage that can be used to give people a sense of the fun social atmosphere many clubs enjoy, mentoring, flight instruction, and the comradery enjoyed by pilots of all ages, especially when Junior and younger adult pilots are engaged with more Senior pilots - this is wanted too.
>
> Lastly, if you think you have something that's really exciting that nobody's ever seen before we're interested in having that too.
>
> To make arrangements to submit your video(s) for possible inclusion in the SSA's latest marketing efforts, please contact the SSA by email at: (someone from the SSA's Digital Media Working Group will get back to you in 3-5 business days). Thank you!
>
> - Chris Schrader
> SSA Director, Region 6

Have you seen this: http://watch.opb.org/video/2365670108/

[[email protected]]

Excellent suggestions everyone!

We were aware of most but not all the videos you guys suggested but your assistance has been helpful nonetheless. When the time comes, we'll reach out to the owner/creators for permission.

Please remember your own club can benefit too from creating and posting its own videos to social media and your club's website.

Thank you,

Chris Schrader
SSA Director, Region 6

[son_of_flubber]

On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 5:37:28 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> I really enjoyed the Alvord video... Bob Moore would be proud!
>
> Best,
>
> Gary Osoba

With recruitment in mind, maybe somebody will hold a "Junior's Camp" at Alvord and make a video.

The posted Alvord video is a great on the "Young at Heart" theme.

[Frank Whiteley]

On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 5:26:20 PM UTC-7, son_of_flubber wrote:
> On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 5:37:28 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> > I really enjoyed the Alvord video... Bob Moore would be proud!
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Gary Osoba
>
> With recruitment in mind, maybe somebody will hold a "Junior's Camp" at Alvord and make a video.
>
> The posted Alvord video is a great on the "Young at Heart" theme.

The would be up to the local operations, Hood River Soaring, Willamette Valley Soaring Club, and the new guys, Independence Gliding Club to come together and get it done. All have young people engage.

Frank Whiteley

[[email protected]]

The Young Rascals wrote Come On Up. Great song but may not be music for the younger pilots.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQKexjSmnXM

[[email protected]]

On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 1:06:14 PM UTC-8, wrote:
> GoPro and Other HD & 4K Soaring Videos Wanted!
>
> The SSA is looking to its members to submit any 1080-HD or 4K soaring video you think the SSA might like to use in producing future promotional videos.
>
> The SSA is currently seeking raw footage of any closeup air-to-air shots, or video of 2 or more gliders engaged in ridge running or flying under cloud streets, mountain flying, racing, or flying in formation.
>
> We also need footage shot from around the gliderport, such as instructors working with youth/Juniors or student pilots, people working together on a glider in the hangar, footage from social gatherings, etc. What we REALLY NEED is footage of people having fun and enjoying themselves at the home club.
>
> We need video of youth, teenageers, college age, and/or young adults up to age 40 engaged in soaring activities.... either in the air or contributing around the club. Footage that can be used to give people a sense of the fun social atmosphere many clubs enjoy, mentoring, flight instruction, and the comradery enjoyed by pilots of all ages, especially when Junior and younger adult pilots are engaged with more Senior pilots - this is wanted too.
>
> Lastly, if you think you have something that's really exciting that nobody's ever seen before we're interested in having that too.
>
> To make arrangements to submit your video(s) for possible inclusion in the SSA's latest marketing efforts, please contact the SSA by email at: (someone from the SSA's Digital Media Working Group will get back to you in 3-5 business days). Thank you!
>
> - Chris Schrader
> SSA Director, Region 6



On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 1:06:14 PM UTC-8, wrote:
> GoPro and Other HD & 4K Soaring Videos Wanted!
>
> The SSA is looking to its members to submit any 1080-HD or 4K soaring video you think the SSA might like to use in producing future promotional videos.
>
> The SSA is currently seeking raw footage of any closeup air-to-air shots, or video of 2 or more gliders engaged in ridge running or flying under cloud streets, mountain flying, racing, or flying in formation.
>
> We also need footage shot from around the gliderport, such as instructors working with youth/Juniors or student pilots, people working together on a glider in the hangar, footage from social gatherings, etc. What we REALLY NEED is footage of people having fun and enjoying themselves at the home club.
>
> We need video of youth, teenageers, college age, and/or young adults up to age 40 engaged in soaring activities.... either in the air or contributing around the club. Footage that can be used to give people a sense of the fun social atmosphere many clubs enjoy, mentoring, flight instruction, and the comradery enjoyed by pilots of all ages, especially when Junior and younger adult pilots are engaged with more Senior pilots - this is wanted too.
>
> Lastly, if you think you have something that's really exciting that nobody's ever seen before we're interested in having that too.
>
> To make arrangements to submit your video(s) for possible inclusion in the SSA's latest marketing efforts, please contact the SSA by email at: (someone from the SSA's Digital Media Working Group will get back to you in 3-5 business days). Thank you!
>
> - Chris Schrader
> SSA Director, Region 6

[[email protected]]

The Soaring Society of America has re-launched its YouTube Channel and now has a custom URL everyone will recognize. Be sure to have you club link to it from your website or imbed any videos you like, especially those produced by the SSA.

For the latest in soaring videos go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoaringSocietyofAmerica


SSA Produced Videos (2017-18 Pilot Project) -

Soaring... You Should Try It! See: https://youtu.be/HyvKdQFjdFY

Support U.S. Junior Soaring (SSA's Youth/Junior Committee): https://youtu.be/RZEIUC0YiPM