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Old November 27th 18, 05:25 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Hey Guys,

I am excited to announce that the second annual Aero Club Albatross winter seminars tickets are now available at:

February 2nd: Soaring with the Champions - Higher, Farther, Faster, Longer!
https://aca-soaring-with-champs.eventbrite.com -

March 2nd: Gliding to Racing- Learning to Soar!
https://aca-gliding-to-racing.eventbrite.com

Just like last year, we are hosting these two seminars at the Warren County Library, just minutes away from the airport. The first seminar includes Doug Jacobs, Michael Opitz, Karl Striedieck, John Good, John Bird, and Daniel Sazhin on February 2nd discussing advanced racing strategy and tactics. The second seminar includes Robert Cook, Erik Mann, Ron Schwartz, Steve Beer, and Hank Nixon discussing the basics of soaring to being able to stay up, getting your Silver Badge, going cross-country, and finally racing.

Both seminars will have lunch included and a social gathering at the lovely Buckhill Inn afterward for both presenters and attendees.

Last year, both seminars sold out, so be sure to sign up early!

All the best,
Daniel
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Old November 27th 18, 05:26 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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February 2nd Schedule:

Agenda: February 2nd

10:15-10:30: Introductions

10:30am-11:10pm: Multiprocessing with Doug Jacobs

Doug will explain the decision-making process in the demanding art of cross-country racing. He will present his 3/30/3/30 cognitive model for managing and prioritizing decisions and maintaining situational awareness. Doug has represented the US Team in nine World Championships, earning the Gold at the 1985 15 meter class World Gliding Championship in Rieti and two Bronze medals in 1987 and 1991 respectively. He is a 14-time US National Champion and member of the US Soaring Hall of Fame.

11:20am-12:00pm: Soaring Convergences Lines with Michael Opitz

Michael will present on convergence lift. On the theory of how they form, reading the sky to spot their features and how to soar this exciting form of lift. Mike has represented the US Team in three World Championships, placing 2nd at the 1987 WGC in Australia. A successful National competitor, Mike has won two US national competitions and is a leading force at the Nutmeg Soaring Club in Freehold, NY.

1pm-1:45pm: Advanced Ridge Soaring Technique with Karl Striedieck

Karl will discuss the nuances of how to fly the ridge faster and farther. The discussion will be moderated by William Thar, an experienced Aero Club Albatross ridge pilot, with opportunities for Q/A with the audience. Karl has captured nine World records on the ridges, including an exceptional 1362.68 km triangle distance. As a racing pilot, Karl has been National Champion twenty-three times, represented the US Team at several World Gliding Championships, and is a member of the US Soaring Hall of Fame.

2pm-2:45pm: Flying Faster with John Good

John will examine cross-country optimization techniques, especially associated with Speed-to-Fly theory. He will explain some issues with classic MacCready theory and how an understanding of these can lead to better cross-country speeds in thermal conditions. John has coached the US Team and is the current holder of ten US National Records. John has been a member of the US Team at many World Gliding Championship events, serving as crew, Team Captain and report author. He was the Deputy Championship Director/ Task-setter at the 2012 WGC in Uvalde, Texas and brings a wealth of international rules knowledge as Captain.

3pm-3:40pm: Gear-Shifting with John Bird and Daniel Sazhin

John and Daniel will present their paper on optimizing risk strategy in thermal soaring. They will demonstrate the statistical reasoning behind risk strategy and how/why to change strategies given the expected thermal conditions. John Bird is a soaring pilot and a PhD candidate at Pennsylvania State University, studying flight dynamics and meteorology in particular as they relate to unmanned aerial vehicles. Daniel Sazhin studies psychology at New York University and is a member of the 2019 US Junior World Team.

4:30-5:30pm: Social Hour at the Buckhill Inn

Be sure to join the presentors and participants during the Social Hour at the nearby Buckhill Inn.

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Old November 27th 18, 05:28 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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March 2nd Schedule

10:15-10:30: Introductions

10:30am-11:15pm: Gliding to Soaring: Thermalling Techniques by Robert Cook

Robert Cook (Cookie) will introduce the fine art of thermal soaring. He will present thermalling in the simplest terms for beginners and the tactics and strategies of finding and exploiting this important form of lift. Cookie is an experienced CFI, with over 30 years and 5500 hours instructing gliding and soaring. He has completed two Diamonds in the club 1-34.

11:25am-12:10pm: Reading the Sky by Erik Mann

What do you do when you climb up in a thermal? Now you have to go find the next one! Erik Mann will discuss the strategy for finding thermals, how to read clouds and the ground to best increase the odds to climb up once more. Erik Mann is a long-time CFI and a successful racing and record pilot, who has also completed a 1000km Diploma.

1pm-1:45pm: Learning to Train by Ron Schwartz

May the Schwartz be with you! But just how do you get the Schwartz in your cockpit? By practicing of course! Ron will teach practical training techniques that you can use to improve your flying. Ron aka: The Schwartz is a seven time 1-26 Champion and successful ridge pilot, having completed a 1000km diploma flight in his 1-26.

1:55pm-2:30pm: Going for Gold by Steve Beer

Once you learn how to soar and stay up, what's next? Going cross country of course! Steve Beer is a newcomer to soaring and he will show how you can go for your badges and get involved in Cross-Country Flying. Steve has completed his Silver Badge and Gold Distance in an Aero Club Albatross 1-26.

2:40pm-3:40pm: Your First Competitions by Hank Nixon

Once you learn to go cross country, what better way to put your skills to the test than by racing? Glider competitions are a great way to develop soaring skills in a fun environment with experienced pilots and mentors. Hank will introduce how to get involved in the competition racing scene. Hank is a successful racing pilot, having won several National competitions and represented the US at World Gliding Championships.

4:30-5:30pm: Social Hour at the Buckhill Inn

Be sure to join the presentors and participants during the Social Hour at the nearby Buckhill Inn.
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Old December 1st 18, 09:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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31 seats have been taken up in the first week (almost half)! Be sure to sign up to get your spot.

All the best,
Daniel
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Old December 16th 18, 04:43 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Hey Guys,

We now have over 50 attendees for the first seminar! Only 20 tickets left. Be sure to sign up if you're thinking about coming!

All the best,
Daniel
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Old December 18th 18, 02:52 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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9 tickets left!

All the best,
Daniel
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Old December 21st 18, 11:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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6 tickets left for the first seminar...

February 2nd: Soaring with the Champions - Higher, Farther, Faster, Longer!
https://aca-soaring-with-champs.eventbrite.com -

March 2nd: Gliding to Racing- Learning to Soar!
https://aca-gliding-to-racing.eventbrite.com

All the best,
Daniel
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Old December 23rd 18, 05:03 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Aero Club Albatross Winter Seminars!

Our first seminar is SOLD OUT! If you're interested in coming, please sign up on the waiting list through the eventbrite link. We might get a couple openings later.

Our awesome second seminar, with many club speakers discussing how to learn how to soar, go cross country and fly competitions is already over half full. Be sure to sign up if you're interested!

February 2nd: Soaring with the Champions - Higher, Farther, Faster, Longer!
https://aca-soaring-with-champs.eventbrite.com -

March 2nd: Gliding to Racing- Learning to Soar!
https://aca-gliding-to-racing.eventbrite.com


All the best,
Daniel
 




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