Your record flights may qualify for additional records. If you think you fit this category, you may want to nudge your SSA State Record Keeper who has been sent the referenced attachment. From the committee chair: "As you're probably aware, Sporting Code Section 3 ("SC3") effective 1 October...

Whe Maine When: May 15 - Oct 15, 2009 Fly: Daily, weather permitting Commercial rating and BAT required Schweizer 2-32 proficiency Free room and use of kitchen, bath, and laundry E-mail reply for more information.

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On Jan 15, 2:13*pm, vontresc wrote: On Jan 15, 2:38*pm, Frank Whiteley wrote: http://www.dcexaminer.com/opinion/Examiner_Special_Report_Gliding_Tow... http://www.dcexaminer.com/opinion/Visual_flight_rules_are_not_enough_... ...

http://www.modelflying.co.uk/news/article/mps/uan/617 DG-1000 - When Simon Cocker builds a glider, he builds a GLIDER! As his account of this awesome 1/2 scale soarer project testifies. Someone in the UK seen this? Frank Whiteley

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You need to register to read this article about an amazing migration by the Bar-tailed Godwits, flying 5-9 days without rest to cover over 7000 miles. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/21/AR2008102102685.html

On Oct 7, 5:49*am, "Paul Remde" wrote: Hi Don, Great idea! *I can't wait to see it! *I'd be glad to help. Take a look at how the ASK-21 is hung at Stanton Airport. *My guess is that the system used is over-designed by a factor of 10. Without doing any calculations, I...

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Aug 23rd is the date for the US Southwest Soaring Museum Annual Benefit Dinner. The USSSM will host a barbecue at the Museum located at 918 Route 66 in Moriarty, NM at 6PM. Tickets are $50.00 each. Contact George Applebay on his cell phone (505) 328-2019 or Bob Alkov at home (505)281- 7264 to...

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About a week and a half ago, I was in Colorado Springs looking over the SZD-54 Perkoz prototype. The owner and another pilot from the Netherlands mentioned the design was finishing certification in Poland and that three more had been built and would soon be offered for sale. I checked the web...

To make a matching gift donation to the SSA. Don't miss this opportunity. Dianne Black-Nixon, Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced at the annual membership meeting of the SSA, a matching gift program up to $25,000. The program will run through May 1st of this year. Anyone interested in...

Pete Bartoe is an SSA member and glider pilot. CU bio here http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/deaa/cgi-bin/display.pl?id=107 Frank Whiteley SSA State Governor, Colorado 970-330-2050 Dear Friends of Wings,

Sadly, I report that Gunnar Blanke, former SSA Governor for Colorado and long-time Soaring Society of Boulder member, passed away suddenly last evening. Gunnar was a avid promoter of soaring, always helping pilots, new and seasoned, and giving rides to those showing an interest. He...

Empty both outbound legs, but short notice, departing Friday AM. Frank Whiteley 970-330-2050

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For some light reading, you may enjoy these. http://www.jimforeman.com/Stories/flying.htm Frank Whiteley

This is a golden opportunity. Dianne Black-Nixon announced at the general member meeting that she was offering a 'Matching Challenge Grant' of up to $25,000 for your donation to the SSA. Mark you tax deductible donation check with 'Matching Challenge Grant' or call the SSA office with your...