I just got a report from the Amazon Smile folks that says that to date those that have signed up for a portion of their Amazon purchases to be donated to the SSA made a total contribution of $2025.23 (no idea if that is yearly or forever). The total could have been higher but something is surely...

We have over 500 pictures on our camera, plus video that we will post form the Worlds here in Poland, but until then, I want to pass along some Facebook pages with a lot of great pictures. It's really worth a...

The Utah Soaring Association (USA) held a winch training camp at Nephi this last weekend with our newly purchased and rebuilt winch. We invited Karl Striedieck and his brother Walter to come and train 4 of our cfig's over the course of 2.5 days. We ended up with 4 club cfig's who are now winch...

The speeds today were phenomenal (111 mph, 179 kph) over a course that was 450 miles (725 km). Top eight finishers over 100 mph. Last two days have been great, looks like a rest day tomorrow. TT

Looking for some help from the group... I'm putting together a presentation (might be overhead viewgraphs and/or a series of posters) for the general public on soaring and I want to catch their interest and imagination. For instances might be: the world altitude record for a glider is close...

Anyone notice Erazem Polutnik's two claims for Feb 27 ? The first in Bloemfontein , South Africa and the second 7 hours later out of Warner Springs, CA. This in itself must be a record ! Ron (ZA)

Back in 1955 Walt Cannon learned to fly gliders at the Schweizer Soaring School in Elmira. As was common then, he soloed in a 2-22. After a time, Bernie Carris decided he was ready for a single seat glider and put him in the then new 1-26. He was the first "kid" to fly a 1-26. Recently I found out...

Doug , It's a thought that many glider pilots have flown sailplanes the equivalent of many times around the earth during their soaring careeers ( engineless). I have a mere 3000+ hours and that includes about 85000miles cross-country ( or more than 2 times around the world). There are as you know...

Sarah Kelly-Arnold and Rachel Flem had an amazing flight in a lowly 2-33A on Thursday. It appears they may have set 12 new TN records and 3 national records with this flight. I think Sarah deserves more of a medal for sitting in the back seat of the 2-33 for the four hours plus.. Anyway,...

It appears that I may be transferred to Amarillo from Houston about September or October. I'm wondering about the soaring group there. I know someone in the area and he said the soaring club had ceased to exist. He also said the group was trying to get a winch going in order to reform the club....

The SSA/Region 12 will again be hosting a booth at the Academy of Model Aeronautics annual EXPO in Ontario Calif this Friday thru Sunday, Jan 6-8th. If you are local, drop by and say hello. We always need a few more volunteers to work the booth, let me know if you are interested. Larry...

Just checked my policy and it said a number of things about my pilot license, but nothing specifically about not breaking FAR's. It said my pilot license must not be suspended or revoked and that I must be current. This would include a biannual and those 3 takeoffs and landings within the last 90...

We are opening up our annual Alvord Desert Safari to any one interested in joining us. The Alvord Desert is located in South Eastern Oregon, USA. It's a dry lake, about 8 miles wide and 15 miles long, and we ground launch to get airborne. There will be several instructors there if you want to...

Where can I find a downloadable picture of Al Parker?

A few people told me that their Cobra trailers with aluminum tops developed leaks. I wonder how frequent this problem is. Obviously aluminum top is nice to keep it looking good, but one of the the purposes of a trailer is too keep the glider inside dry. In New England we sometimes get 4 inches of...

A few people told me that their Cobra trailers with aluminum tops developed leaks. I wonder how frequent this problem is. Obviously aluminum top is nice to keep it looking good, but one of the the purposes of a trailer is too keep the glider inside dry. In New England we sometimes get 4 inches of...

I am looking for a supplier of aluminum extrusion or channel in the US that would be suitable for making a ramp for a 15M ship. Any suggestions? Thanks, Tim

From the Delft University: www.compositesworld.com/news/cwweekly/2007/October/112036 Udo

I am refurbishing an Schreder trailer. The under side has white corrosion markings all over. I would like to know if I can apply an oil spray of sorts that would "stabilize" the oxidization and help protecting the under side over time with repeated application if necessary. If that would work what...

Follow up from another thread: All: Under the presumption that a legitimate purpose of this forum is to pass along pertinent information relating to the art and science of soaring, and realizing that the pursuit and achievement of badges and records is thereto related,