On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10:01:49 PM UTC-5, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote: Was wondering if anyone has figured out a good air exit vent for a glider with an engine box i.e., ASG-29E, ASW-28E, ASW-24E, Nimbus 4T... The producers of the ES Vent, which is commonly installed in 24's, 27's, 28's,...

The SSA’s US Team Committee is responsible for all aspects of US participation in world and continental gliding championships organized by the FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale). Current committee members are Pete Alexander (chairman), Sarah Arnold, Fernando Silva and Bob...

Hello US Pilots Nominations are open for a seat on the SSA Contest Rules Subcommittee. The term of service is 4 years and one seat is open this year, currently held by Rich Owen. Nominations are made by directors and sent to the SSA office,with a pilot biography, and with a copy to Hank Nixon, SSA...

Message to me from LZ: I would like to inform you that we have a possibility to retrofit 2-3 ASW27/29 during this winter. We are willing to help with organizing and coordinating the joint transport and customs procedures connected to sending the fuselages to us and back. The transportation would...

We received a report that the Opinion Poll results document is not searchable. The document has been re-posted so that it can be searched. https://www.ssa.org/files/member/2019_SSA_Pilot_Opinion_Poll_Results_searchable2.pdf

Wishing all my RAS friends a happy and prosperous New Year with plenty of time off to seek soaring fun. Special thanks yo JJ for the LNav display for junior Michelle's project. Not withstanding a few unpleasant folks this is a very useful and interesting forum. Happy New Year to all UH

The SSA’s US Team Committee is responsible for all aspects of US participation in world and continental gliding championships organized by the FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale). Current committee members are Pete Alexander (chairman), Sarah Arnold, Doug Jacobs. Bob Fletcher’s...

In addition to the hugely well deserved congratulations to Sarah, I also think it worth mentioning that nobody does this on their own. Sarah and her team mates would be the first to agree. Kudos to John Good for accomplishing a dream of being the team captain to a World Champion. His dedication to...

Maybe this is a good opportunity for some of us to share some stories of our experiences. I'll go first.- During the regional at Harris Hill in 2013 I was flying K21 with grandson Calvin Mampe, Rachel Conklin, and her sister Michelle. All 3 had flown multiple contests with me before, 2 having...

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...

Hello Pilots Proposed rules changes for 2018 are available on the SSA site under Sailplane Racing Rules and process. Please read and feel free to comment to RC members. The comment period is open until January 10. Happy New Year to all and to all a good flight For the RC UH

On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 9:47:58 PM UTC-5, wrote: If you have been frustrated by body fillers that give you 3 minutes (or less) working time, evercoat has some new stuff out that has a working time between 20 and 30 minutes. It's called Rage Ultra Extra. It's new...

I'm trying to get Model 20 to communicate with SN-10B. We know we have connection cable right. Logger is on- 2 different 20's tried. We get "No GPS input" and "No message received from GPS" messages. NMEA input is selected. Any help appreciated. Thanks UH

Hello US contest pilots. The annual competition rules poll and election of rules subcommittee members is now open at http://www.adamsfive.com/a5soaring/survey/surveys.php The poll and election is open to all pilots on the ranking list. Please take the time to fill out the poll. provide comments and...

On Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 8:22:12 PM UTC-4, waremark wrote: So what is the message? We are normally told not to have much weight on the nose of the trailer, which presumably would adversely affect the balance of the car. To achieve that I have to put luggage etc at the back of my trailer (I...

Congratulations to Bif Huss and David Coggins for being elected by our contest pilots to serve on the Competition Rules Subcommittee. Bif will serve 4 years and David will fill the position vacated by Mike Smith which is the balance of his term ending next year. Thanks to John Godfrey and Mike...

Results of the recent competition pilot poll are now available on the SSA website in the Contest Rules & Process section. UH- RC Chair

The 2017 US Competition Rules Changes are available for review at the SSA web site under Contest rules and process. Feedback to RC members is welcomed and encouraged. Happy New Year to all. For the RC UH Chair

I had a really good year in soaring with a number of great memories. I think my favorite for this year was watching my friend Walter Cannon fly our 1-26, serial number 2 at the IVSM. It had been 61 years since he last flew that same glider. Priceless. Anybody else have a great 2016 memory? Happy...

SSA Contest Rules Subcommittee Election. The annual election of one member of the rules committee is coming up. The open seat is held by Bif Huss and he as agreed to run to serve another 4 year term. Nominations are made by SSA directors, sent to Denise Layton, with a bio. Nominations close on...