Attention US contest pilots(Canadians are part of the group). The 2019 15 meter nationals has been rescheduled to be held at Bermuda High from May 7- 15. This change spreads the schedule and allows pilots with 15/18 gliders to consider flying both. Hobbs will still hold 18 and Open as originally...

2019 USA Open and 18 Meter prepractice day 6/15/19. Attached pic of DB, Concordia, being towed out for takeoff. Yes, its hot, many folks are setting up and a few are flying. XG took off a few moments ago, ZO is getting ready to go. Looks to be a good day, the chance of small cu with bases 15,000...

Looking at the SSA on-line calendar I do not see any XC or Jr development camps scheduled for 2019. To grow our XC ranks and our Jr's we really need to have these type of events more often - like twice a year (East & West). I'm thinking of organizing a camp for 2019 that would be geared to...

There has been less flying this spring due to Covid-19, yet a 30% increase in horrific accidents in the US 2019 vs. 2020. A letter went out today urging several good ideas to consider by clubs and businesses to help reverse this trend. Webinars, ground school sessions, additional dual checks...

Join us at the Edmonton Soaring Club in Chipman, AB for the 2020 Canadian National Soaring Championships, May 27-June 5. US pilots are welcome! Chipman is home to numerous Canadian soaring records including a 1100km straight out flight, a 750km triangle and many speed records. 10,000ft...

Hey all, I see Nephi on the calendar, any other leads however tentative, on 2020 contests? Especially curious about Club Nats and region 10

Announcing the 2020 Dust Devil Dash! First of all, our deep gratitude to Rob Morgan for having originated and run this special event for the last 35 years. This year he passes the baton to Tom Coussens (Z9). The Dust Devil Dash is a one-day straight out handicapped distance event for...

If you are within driving distance of Georgia, Tennessee or Alabama please join us: We have a fairly firm schedule of events for GTA. Therefore we also know which days in the spring it is going to rain ;-) A few changes have been made since the draft was released so please look through this and...

Annual Mackay, ID Regatta at U62 airport, tows will be available from July 16 through July 26. mountain and valley flying. O2 - refills are not available nearby, Spot or equivalent required. FLARM STRONGLY recommended. Limited options for RV or motels so reservations so suggest making them...

Practice Day First, I would like to say sorry for the delay of the practice day results. As any of my fellow contest managers can attest to, the first day of the contest is hectic. However, if you saw the smiles of the pilots returning from their flights, it was worth it. Trailers had been...

If you have some new or newish youth that have yet to solo, consider having them apply for an SSA Cadet Youth Flight Scholarship. Applications must be post marked by 6/30/2020. https://www.ssa.org/Youth?show=blog&id=2388 for information and application. Frank Whiteley SSA Youth/Junior Committee

US Competition Pilots Happy Nee Year. A summary of proposed rule changes for the 2020 season is now available at: https://www.ssa.org/ContestRules For the Rules Committee Andy Blackburn, Chair

The US Team poll notifications starting arriving in mailboxes of pilots with 85% or better US Team Rankings with week. I got the 15M one last Sunday and the 18M one a day later. Previously we have encountered some issues with email delivery due to the SSA email alias being tagged as spam on many...

Yes, 2020 was a special year, so much turmoil in the world, Covid , Trump, even Michigan football took a huge fall. Glider ports were shut down, contest were canceled, production of gliders was interrupted, what more can we expect. I posted a sign today at the gliderport that all pilots should...

Are there plans or intentions for participants from the United States in the FAI World Air Games to be held in September, 2020 in Turkey?

Every two years the ChicagoLand Glider Council hosts a seminar during February. Our seminars are all day Saturday events having 4-5 speakers, includes a luncheon, and makes it a great wintertime social gathering for glider pilots here in the Midwest. The speeches are divided between soaring...

Five three-student ground launch clinics will be offered this year. The flying is done on one day of a weekend (depending on weather) on the following dates: May 1-2 (filled), June 5-6 (one opening) July 2-3, August 21-22 (two openings) and September 4-5. Included are room and board at Eagle...

Hello race fans, we are only 8 days from the Preferential Entry Date of January 12th. We have 58 pilots signed up for the event and we look forward to reprise the safe contest we put on in 2020. Deposits must be received prior to COB on the 12th to use your pilot ranking to secure a position in...

Pilots have come for far away to participate in the 2021 Soaring Safari sponsored by the TCSC in Vero Beach, Florida. The event is still gong on and just today more glider pilots have arrived. After each daily conclusion of glider activity the cookout begins with the BBQ grill serving up dishes...

SSA Junior CFI-G Scholarships, up to two awards of up to $2,000. (March 31st, 2021) Spirit of Dr. John H. Campbell Junior CFI-G Scholarship, one award of $2,000. (September 30th, 2021) Applications at https://www.ssa.org/Youth 2021 SSA CFI-G Incentive Scholarship, up to 10 awards of $2,000. (April...