AN EVENING WITH SEBASTIAN KAWA

[David Lessnick 51P]

Please join us for our upcoming SSA webinar! Registration link at bottom of this email



Title
SECRET TIPS FROM SEBASTIAN KAWA: THE WORLDS GREATEST SOARING PILOT


Description
We are kicking off our 2019 "1st Tuesday" Webinar series with a VERY SPECIAL guest. Please join us for what is sure to be an incredible evening of "hangar flying" with the GREATEST SOARING PILOT in the history of the sport, Sebastian Kawa. A 2nd generation Polish glider pilot, Sebastian is a 22X World Champion and is currently ranked (FAI) #1 in the world!

Sebastian is also the author of SKY FULL OF HEAT. This insightful book covers many soaring topics (including a brutally sincere chapter on safety issues) and is full of tips that you simply won't find in any other soaring book.

After attending this webinar, you will know :
- How to prepare for and execute XC flights
- How to find thermals and as importantly WHERE to look for them
- How to fly competitions and WIN

The "1st Tuesday" (1st Tues of each month at 7pm CENTRAL) webinar series is presented by a different guest "expert" and focuses on a myriad of soaring topics ranging from soaring safety, off field landing techniques, soaring weather, badge flying, setting up your glide computer, flying cloud streets and SO much more!

Our "3rd Tuesday" webinar series (3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm CENTRAL) is always presented by soaring coach extraordinaire, Eric Carden, and focuses on all the skills required to begin flying XC

THIS AND ALL OF OUR WEBINARS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FAA WINGS PROGRAM! The FAA Pilot Proficiency Program, or "WINGS" program, promotes educational training which can reduce accident rates dramatically. Participating in this program can help reduce your insurance rates and count towards your bi-annual flight review!

It is easy to sign up for the WINGS program and it's FREE. Go to www.faasafety.gov for more information. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE THE SAME EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR WINGS AS YOU DO TO REGISTER FOR OUR WEBINARS.

Seats for our webinars are limited to 500 and fill up fast so REGISTER TODAY!

Date and Time
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST 7PM CENTRAL

REGISTRATION LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8752556056751609090?source=RAS

David Lessnick

SSA Webinar Producer
cell: (702) 353-0104
David Lessnick

[Paul Remde]

WOW! Awesome! I'll be there!

Thank you for your work on this David Lessnick!!!

Paul Remde
_____________________________
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 3:12:41 PM UTC-6, David Lessnick 51P wrote:
> Please join us for our upcoming SSA webinar! Registration link at bottom of this email
>
>
>
> Title
> SECRET TIPS FROM SEBASTIAN KAWA: THE WORLDS GREATEST SOARING PILOT
>
>
> Description
> We are kicking off our 2019 "1st Tuesday" Webinar series with a VERY SPECIAL guest. Please join us for what is sure to be an incredible evening of "hangar flying" with the GREATEST SOARING PILOT in the history of the sport, Sebastian Kawa. A 2nd generation Polish glider pilot, Sebastian is a 22X World Champion and is currently ranked (FAI) #1 in the world!
>
> Sebastian is also the author of SKY FULL OF HEAT. This insightful book covers many soaring topics (including a brutally sincere chapter on safety issues) and is full of tips that you simply won't find in any other soaring book.
>
> After attending this webinar, you will know :
> - How to prepare for and execute XC flights
> - How to find thermals and as importantly WHERE to look for them
> - How to fly competitions and WIN
>
> The "1st Tuesday" (1st Tues of each month at 7pm CENTRAL) webinar series is presented by a different guest "expert" and focuses on a myriad of soaring topics ranging from soaring safety, off field landing techniques, soaring weather, badge flying, setting up your glide computer, flying cloud streets and SO much more!
>
> Our "3rd Tuesday" webinar series (3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm CENTRAL) is always presented by soaring coach extraordinaire, Eric Carden, and focuses on all the skills required to begin flying XC
>
> THIS AND ALL OF OUR WEBINARS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FAA WINGS PROGRAM! The FAA Pilot Proficiency Program, or "WINGS" program, promotes educational training which can reduce accident rates dramatically. Participating in this program can help reduce your insurance rates and count towards your bi-annual flight review!
>
> It is easy to sign up for the WINGS program and it's FREE. Go to www.faasafety.gov for more information. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE THE SAME EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR WINGS AS YOU DO TO REGISTER FOR OUR WEBINARS.
>
> Seats for our webinars are limited to 500 and fill up fast so REGISTER TODAY!
>
> Date and Time
> Tue, Feb 5, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST 7PM CENTRAL
>
> REGISTRATION LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8752556056751609090?source=RAS
>
> David Lessnick
>
> SSA Webinar Producer
> cell: (702) 353-0104
> David Lessnick

[Jock Proudfoot]

At 21:12 29 January 2019, David Lessnick 51P wrote:

>Please join us for our upcoming SSA webinar!
>SECRET TIPS FROM SEBASTIAN KAWA:
We are kicking off our 2019 "1st Tuesday" Webinar series with a VERY
SPECIAL guest. Please join us for what is sure to be an incredible evening
of
"hangar flying" with . . . Sebastian Kawa. . . .
>Date and Time
>Tue, Feb 5, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST 7PM CENTRAL
>

Looks like he will be competing in New Zealand at that time. ?
https://www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/nz-club-nationals-taupo-
2019/results/msc/task-3-on-2019-01-30/daily

[Steve Leonard[_2_]]

On Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 12:00:06 PM UTC-6, Jock Proudfoot wrote:
>
> Looks like he will be competing in New Zealand at that time. ?
> https://www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/nz-club-nationals-taupo-
> 2019/results/msc/task-3-on-2019-01-30/daily

Very generous of him to take time out in his early morning prep to talk and answer questions! Thank you very much, Sebastian!

Steve Leonard

[Craig Funston[_3_]]

On Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 11:38:28 AM UTC-8, Steve Leonard wrote:
> On Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 12:00:06 PM UTC-6, Jock Proudfoot wrote:
> >
> > Looks like he will be competing in New Zealand at that time. ?
> > https://www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/nz-club-nationals-taupo-
> > 2019/results/msc/task-3-on-2019-01-30/daily
>
> Very generous of him to take time out in his early morning prep to talk and answer questions! Thank you very much, Sebastian!
>
> Steve Leonard

Thank you Sebastian and thank you David Lessnick!

Craig Funston

[Pete[_9_]]

This is incredible. I'm registered. Thank you.

[[email protected]]

David
The registration link does not seem to work?
At least on my iphone se
Cary

[[email protected]]

Not sure why it’s not working for you. Please try on another device maybe?

[Bruce Hoult]

On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 1:12:41 PM UTC-8, David Lessnick 51P wrote:
> Please join us for our upcoming SSA webinar! Registration link at bottom of this email
>
>
>
> Title
> SECRET TIPS FROM SEBASTIAN KAWA: THE WORLDS GREATEST SOARING PILOT
>
>
> Description
> We are kicking off our 2019 "1st Tuesday" Webinar series with a VERY SPECIAL guest. Please join us for what is sure to be an incredible evening of "hangar flying" with the GREATEST SOARING PILOT in the history of the sport, Sebastian Kawa. A 2nd generation Polish glider pilot, Sebastian is a 22X World Champion and is currently ranked (FAI) #1 in the world!
>
> Sebastian is also the author of SKY FULL OF HEAT. This insightful book covers many soaring topics (including a brutally sincere chapter on safety issues) and is full of tips that you simply won't find in any other soaring book.
>
> After attending this webinar, you will know :
> - How to prepare for and execute XC flights
> - How to find thermals and as importantly WHERE to look for them
> - How to fly competitions and WIN
>
> The "1st Tuesday" (1st Tues of each month at 7pm CENTRAL) webinar series is presented by a different guest "expert" and focuses on a myriad of soaring topics ranging from soaring safety, off field landing techniques, soaring weather, badge flying, setting up your glide computer, flying cloud streets and SO much more!
>
> Our "3rd Tuesday" webinar series (3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm CENTRAL) is always presented by soaring coach extraordinaire, Eric Carden, and focuses on all the skills required to begin flying XC
>
> THIS AND ALL OF OUR WEBINARS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FAA WINGS PROGRAM! The FAA Pilot Proficiency Program, or "WINGS" program, promotes educational training which can reduce accident rates dramatically. Participating in this program can help reduce your insurance rates and count towards your bi-annual flight review!
>
> It is easy to sign up for the WINGS program and it's FREE. Go to www.faasafety.gov for more information. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE THE SAME EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR WINGS AS YOU DO TO REGISTER FOR OUR WEBINARS.
>
> Seats for our webinars are limited to 500 and fill up fast so REGISTER TODAY!
>
> Date and Time
> Tue, Feb 5, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST 7PM CENTRAL
>
> REGISTRATION LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8752556056751609090?source=RAS
>
> David Lessnick
>
> SSA Webinar Producer
> cell: (702) 353-0104
> David Lessnick

Darn he's busy .. he just posted a video from a thermal area in NZ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC-Z_1TpglI

And some flying in NZ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R43F8oLJn4s

[Mark Williams]

Will this be recorded and available after the session?

[[email protected]]

IMPORTANT WEBINAR TIME CHANGE:

Due to time zone issues, we are forced to change the time for this webinar to accommodate Sebastian competing in New Zealand. The webinar date is the same but the new time is 4 hours later:

Date and Time
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM PST - 11PM CENTRAL

We are painfully aware that this means midnight for east coast time participants and we are sorry, but this was the only way to make this work. We will be updating the webinar scheduler later today to reflect the new start time and everyone who has registered will get an update email.

The webinar will be recorded and put onto the SSA website within a few days.. We hope you will stay up to participate in this live event.

Thanks!
Bruno - B4

[[email protected]]

David,

Thanks for lining this up. Kawa is no doubt among the best soaring pilots alive, and it would be great to get his perspective on his training/practice regimens and team preparations, and get a sense for what he feels is necessary to field a competitive team at WGC and SGP competitions.

I also hope to ask him whether he finds himself flying faster in the "run" than his U.S. competitors, and at what point in the lift band does he finds himself getting more conservative to preserve altitude and increase the chances of reaching a thermal that's potentially stronger than the average for the day? Does he notice any difference between himself and his foreign counterparts?

Lastly, did he ever study or look at time-lapse photography to study cloud development/formation/cycling since reading the sky is so important in racing. What does he do to "size up" the day at the beginning of a race? And, what does he do that helps him adjust to changing conditions throughout a race?

Thanks for all your work putting together the SSA Webinar Series.

- Chris Schrader

[CindyB[_2_]]

Yes. All SSA webinars are recorded, and posted on ssa.org under Member Resources - Webinars. They are also free. Free. For members or public. The webinars only earn Wings credits of you participate in the live sign on. Later viewing does not earn FAA Wings credit. Thanks Dave & Team Webinar....

[2G]

On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 7:21:28 PM UTC-8, CindyB wrote:
> Yes. All SSA webinars are recorded, and posted on ssa.org under Member Resources - Webinars. They are also free. Free. For members or public. The webinars only earn Wings credits of you participate in the live sign on. Later viewing does not earn FAA Wings credit. Thanks Dave & Team Webinar....

Well, I registered and everything said it was good to go - except it wasn't.. No audio, no action...
Bummer!

[John Foster]

On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:05:08 PM UTC-7, 2G wrote:
> On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 7:21:28 PM UTC-8, CindyB wrote:
> > Yes. All SSA webinars are recorded, and posted on ssa.org under Member Resources - Webinars. They are also free. Free. For members or public. The webinars only earn Wings credits of you participate in the live sign on. Later viewing does not earn FAA Wings credit. Thanks Dave & Team Webinar....
>
> Well, I registered and everything said it was good to go - except it wasn't. No audio, no action...
> Bummer!

Got the audio working just fine, but listening to them, it sounds like they also have a video feed as well? How do we access that?

[kinsell]

On 2/5/19 10:11 PM, John Foster wrote:
> On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:05:08 PM UTC-7, 2G wrote:
>> On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 7:21:28 PM UTC-8, CindyB wrote:
>>> Yes. All SSA webinars are recorded, and posted on ssa.org under Member Resources - Webinars. They are also free. Free. For members or public. The webinars only earn Wings credits of you participate in the live sign on. Later viewing does not earn FAA Wings credit. Thanks Dave & Team Webinar....
>>
>> Well, I registered and everything said it was good to go - except it wasn't. No audio, no action...
>> Bummer!
>
> Got the audio working just fine, but listening to them, it sounds like they also have a video feed as well? How do we access that?
>

All I saw was a ssill picture with a cursor moving around. No audio
from online, listening on the phone.

[John Foster]

On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:26:29 PM UTC-7, kinsell wrote:
> On 2/5/19 10:11 PM, John Foster wrote:
> > On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:05:08 PM UTC-7, 2G wrote:
> >> On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 7:21:28 PM UTC-8, CindyB wrote:
> >>> Yes. All SSA webinars are recorded, and posted on ssa.org under Member Resources - Webinars. They are also free. Free. For members or public. The webinars only earn Wings credits of you participate in the live sign on. Later viewing does not earn FAA Wings credit. Thanks Dave & Team Webinar.....
> >>
> >> Well, I registered and everything said it was good to go - except it wasn't. No audio, no action...
> >> Bummer!
> >
> > Got the audio working just fine, but listening to them, it sounds like they also have a video feed as well? How do we access that?
> >
> I can hear the conversation with GoToWebinar, but am unable to interact with the control panel or ask questions. No video feed or picture options are available though. How do you get access to this?
> All I saw was a ssill picture with a cursor moving around. No audio
> from online, listening on the phone.

[[email protected]]

On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 9:38:09 PM UTC-8, John Foster wrote:
> On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:26:29 PM UTC-7, kinsell wrote:
> > On 2/5/19 10:11 PM, John Foster wrote:
> > > On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:05:08 PM UTC-7, 2G wrote:
> > >> On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 7:21:28 PM UTC-8, CindyB wrote:
> > >>> Yes. All SSA webinars are recorded, and posted on ssa.org under Member Resources - Webinars. They are also free. Free. For members or public. The webinars only earn Wings credits of you participate in the live sign on. Later viewing does not earn FAA Wings credit. Thanks Dave & Team Webinar.....
> > >>
> > >> Well, I registered and everything said it was good to go - except it wasn't. No audio, no action...
> > >> Bummer!
> > >
> > > Got the audio working just fine, but listening to them, it sounds like they also have a video feed as well? How do we access that?
> > >
> > I can hear the conversation with GoToWebinar, but am unable to interact with the control panel or ask questions. No video feed or picture options are available though. How do you get access to this?
> > All I saw was a ssill picture with a cursor moving around. No audio
> > from online, listening on the phone.

I think you needed to click on the orange arrow top right, that would open up a window with the option to ask a question. That is the only other option available though. What a show!

[[email protected]]

Worked fine from Australia. :)
Tom

[Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)]

Worked fine in NJ, virtually no lag between the various video feeds considering they are about 1/2 a planet away.

[[email protected]]

On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 1:12:41 PM UTC-8, David Lessnick 51P wrote:
> Please join us for our upcoming SSA webinar! Registration link at bottom of this email
>
>
>
> Title
> SECRET TIPS FROM SEBASTIAN KAWA: THE WORLDS GREATEST SOARING PILOT
>
>
> Description
> We are kicking off our 2019 "1st Tuesday" Webinar series with a VERY SPECIAL guest. Please join us for what is sure to be an incredible evening of "hangar flying" with the GREATEST SOARING PILOT in the history of the sport, Sebastian Kawa. A 2nd generation Polish glider pilot, Sebastian is a 22X World Champion and is currently ranked (FAI) #1 in the world!
>
> Sebastian is also the author of SKY FULL OF HEAT. This insightful book covers many soaring topics (including a brutally sincere chapter on safety issues) and is full of tips that you simply won't find in any other soaring book.
>
> After attending this webinar, you will know :
> - How to prepare for and execute XC flights
> - How to find thermals and as importantly WHERE to look for them
> - How to fly competitions and WIN
>
> The "1st Tuesday" (1st Tues of each month at 7pm CENTRAL) webinar series is presented by a different guest "expert" and focuses on a myriad of soaring topics ranging from soaring safety, off field landing techniques, soaring weather, badge flying, setting up your glide computer, flying cloud streets and SO much more!
>
> Our "3rd Tuesday" webinar series (3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm CENTRAL) is always presented by soaring coach extraordinaire, Eric Carden, and focuses on all the skills required to begin flying XC
>
> THIS AND ALL OF OUR WEBINARS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FAA WINGS PROGRAM! The FAA Pilot Proficiency Program, or "WINGS" program, promotes educational training which can reduce accident rates dramatically. Participating in this program can help reduce your insurance rates and count towards your bi-annual flight review!
>
> It is easy to sign up for the WINGS program and it's FREE. Go to www.faasafety.gov for more information. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE THE SAME EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR WINGS AS YOU DO TO REGISTER FOR OUR WEBINARS.
>
> Seats for our webinars are limited to 500 and fill up fast so REGISTER TODAY!
>
> Date and Time
> Tue, Feb 5, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST 7PM CENTRAL
>
> REGISTRATION LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8752556056751609090?source=RAS
>
> David Lessnick
>
> SSA Webinar Producer
> cell: (702) 353-0104
> David Lessnick

Worked fine in California on a MacBook Pro.

[[email protected]]

Broadcast simultaneously on FB Live
Easy, platform is powerful and compatible, will reach a larger audience of non pilots.

[JS[_5_]]

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 9:04:35 AM UTC-8, wrote:
> Broadcast simultaneously on FB Live
> Easy, platform is powerful and compatible, will reach a larger audience of non pilots.

Excellent, thanks!
It worked fine with the GoToWebinar app.
Jim

[Wyll Surf Air]

Yah with high volumes of people wanting to watch these Webinars it would probably be a good idea to live stream them on facebook, or even better, YouTube. Both platforms would allow for more people to view and comment on the webinar live as well as view the recording after the fact easier.

[Tom BravoMike]

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 6:26:28 AM UTC-6, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
> Worked fine in NJ, virtually no lag between the various video feeds considering they are about 1/2 a planet away.

Worked perfectly OK here in Illinois. A click on the link in the reminder email and there you were, audio and video, in Microsoft's Edge browser.
Great presentation, many new insights (like location of a thermal depending on the cloud's size); thumbs up to the organizers and to Sebastian.

[2G]

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:50:05 AM UTC-8, Tom BravoMike wrote:
> On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 6:26:28 AM UTC-6, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
> > Worked fine in NJ, virtually no lag between the various video feeds considering they are about 1/2 a planet away.
>
> Worked perfectly OK here in Illinois. A click on the link in the reminder email and there you were, audio and video, in Microsoft's Edge browser.
> Great presentation, many new insights (like location of a thermal depending on the cloud's size); thumbs up to the organizers and to Sebastian.

I am able to view the replay.

Note: Kawa's name is pronounced "ka-va" not "ka-wa."

Tom

[Chris Wedgwood[_2_]]

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 7:47:22 PM UTC, 2G wrote:
> On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:50:05 AM UTC-8, Tom BravoMike wrote:
> > On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 6:26:28 AM UTC-6, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
> > > Worked fine in NJ, virtually no lag between the various video feeds considering they are about 1/2 a planet away.
> >
> > Worked perfectly OK here in Illinois. A click on the link in the reminder email and there you were, audio and video, in Microsoft's Edge browser.
> > Great presentation, many new insights (like location of a thermal depending on the cloud's size); thumbs up to the organizers and to Sebastian.
>
> I am able to view the replay.
>
> Note: Kawa's name is pronounced "ka-va" not "ka-wa."
>
> Tom

Theres a replay? Do you have a link to that?

[[email protected]]

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 3:18:44 PM UTC-7, Chris Wedgwood wrote:
> On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 7:47:22 PM UTC, 2G wrote:
> > On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:50:05 AM UTC-8, Tom BravoMike wrote:
> > > On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 6:26:28 AM UTC-6, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
> > > > Worked fine in NJ, virtually no lag between the various video feeds considering they are about 1/2 a planet away.
> > >
> > > Worked perfectly OK here in Illinois. A click on the link in the reminder email and there you were, audio and video, in Microsoft's Edge browser.
> > > Great presentation, many new insights (like location of a thermal depending on the cloud's size); thumbs up to the organizers and to Sebastian.
> >
> > I am able to view the replay.
> >
> > Note: Kawa's name is pronounced "ka-va" not "ka-wa."
> >
> > Tom
>
> Theres a replay? Do you have a link to that?

We are working to edit the webinar a little bit to make it a better experience for those who did not see it live. Give us a day or two and then we will make an announcement and provide a link.

Thanks,
Bruno

[Frank Whiteley]

On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 2:12:41 PM UTC-7, David Lessnick 51P wrote:

Worked fine, audio and video, in Greeley, Colorado. There were 2-3 short audio dropouts, but otherwise worked well.

Frank Whiteley

[JS[_5_]]

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 2:18:44 PM UTC-8, Chris Wedgwood wrote:
> On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 7:47:22 PM UTC, 2G wrote:
> > On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:50:05 AM UTC-8, Tom BravoMike wrote:
> > > On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 6:26:28 AM UTC-6, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
> > > > Worked fine in NJ, virtually no lag between the various video feeds considering they are about 1/2 a planet away.
> > >
> > > Worked perfectly OK here in Illinois. A click on the link in the reminder email and there you were, audio and video, in Microsoft's Edge browser.
> > > Great presentation, many new insights (like location of a thermal depending on the cloud's size); thumbs up to the organizers and to Sebastian.
> >
> > I am able to view the replay.
> >
> > Note: Kawa's name is pronounced "ka-va" not "ka-wa."
> >
> > Tom
>
> Theres a replay? Do you have a link to that?

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