The SSA Youth/Junior Committee is now accepting applications for 2021 Youth Flight Training Scholarships (ages 13-25). These include pre-solo and post-solo opportunities. Visit https://www.ssa.org/youth for more information and scholarship applications, and deadlines.

The SSA Youth/Junior Committee is now accepting applications for 2021 Flight Training Scholarships. These include pre-solo and post-solo opportunities. Visit https://www.ssa.org/youth for more information and applications and applicable deadlines. Check back occasionally as more opportunities...

Howdy Everyone, The Texas Nationals aka Uvalde Super Regional is back in 2021. Dates are from August 15-21st and we'll have four classes, Standard/15m, 18m, Open and a 20m Two Seater Class. Classic racing Uvalde style. In addition, and leading in to the Regional, there will be a three day XC...

Things appear to be improving for air travel, borders, vaccination, and I'm wondering if there have been decisions on whether there will be a 2022 Convention, in the spring, and, if yes, its location? The links on the SSA webpage still go to Little Rock 2020 ( I went to both LR conventions, the...

Thank you to the many of you from all continents who, through your purchases and positive comments, support this project. We are inspired to do more of these! Some interesting followon activities include possible third party DVD distribution (at lower resolution of course), a private showing in...

Hi Guys Does anyone have a 20B panel outline file that will work in Auto CAD program. The 20B has a completely rounded top a flat bottom and steps on both sides. It is different than a 19, 20A, and is the same as a 20C. Thanks Norm

Mifflin Soaring Assoc is looking forward to hosting the first 20m Multi-Seat Nationals in May 2018! Practice Day: Sun May 13 Contest: Mon May 14 - Tue May 22 CD: John Seymour Summary of Rules: 1. Multiseat glider, limited range handicap class with the upper limit being .905. Gliders above that...

The WGAC Glider Aerobatic Championships at Torun, Poland are complete Congrats to the US Team and Individual performances: Guy Acheson James Alaggio Eric Lentz-Gauthier Mallory Lynch Entrants: http://wagac2017.com/files/files/Advanced.pdf

Although the were some initial audio problems - weather related to the snowstorm in the NE US, attendees learned or reviewed some information that could save their life: 1. The main cause of landing accidents - at the airfield or off-field. 2. Review of the six signs of a stall - in the order they...

The 2014 Nephi OLC meet is now in the logbook. And what a great event this thing is. Bruno Vassel has this vision and he is making it happen, and what a great vision it is. The Great Basin has some of the best soaring conditions in the world and the best part is that if you live in the USA you can...

So Lak are producing a 21m tipped LAK 17B - so a glider you cn fly in 15, 18, and Open Class - will it be competetive in any?

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I just noticed my friend Devin Bargainnier did just under 2200k at a whopping 194.66kph yesterday out of minden! I have not gotten to speak to him yet but I have to imagine this is some kind of a speed record? Nice job Devin! Joe Simmers

Hi. For reasons unrelated to soaring, I am in the market for a Maule, M(x)-235 (where x= 4,5,6,or 7). I am fairly active in my local club and we occasionally find ourselves short a tow plane. There is an STC'd tow hook for the thing, so I wanna know: Anyone ever tow with or behind a Maule 235? I...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChaffeeCoCoSoaring/ Just got word this evening...after a year of trying, the FAA has approved the Pawnee for towing. It will be a very low key operation...so it is highly recomended to use the Yahoo site to contact the ops guy.

Hi Guys and Gals, The 26th annual Air Sailing Sports Class Contest (SSA Sanctioned) is a five day contest starting Monday July 4 and ending Saturday July 9. There will be one rest day and a practice day Sunday July 3. This is a great contest for beginning racers as well as those who want to...

Does anyone know if a 27 crashed in Ely recently? Boggs

http://www.onlinecontest.org/olc-2.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=3448602

Today, Wednesday, was an official rest day at the 29th World Gliding Championships in Sweden and it rained right on cue. Tomorrow, Thursday, is looking like a great day with the possibility of long tasks at last. Follow all the action from Sweden on the U.S. Team web site at...

I'm buying a new Ventus from the factory, and considering the pro's and con's of their "Special 2K-painting" option, which is about 3000 Euro. Would like to hear any real-world experience that other pilots have. From discussions with the dealer and some on-line research, the 2K paint (a...