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Final Approach to Soar Hawaii. This was a high approach for the camera shot. We touched down on the number one stripe. Photo courtesy of Bobby Russell, 7/29/2002
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Final Approach to Soar Hawaii. This was a high approach for the camera shot. We touched down on the number one stripe. Photo courtesy of Bobby Russell, 7/29/2002
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Online Convention Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2010 SSA Convention is now open.
Register before the 4th of January 2010 and save $20 ($15 for family members).
Click here to register online.
NEW! Convention Schedule is now posted... click here.
SSA Promotes Soaring Safety with New Sailplane Tracker List
It’s late in the day, and one of your sailplane pilots has not returned – what to do? If he or she is one of the growing numbers of pilots equipped with a SPOT™ satellite tracking device, an APRS (ham-radio only) or other personal locator beacon (PLB), and has updated his or her SSA profile with the information, then you may be able to quickly access the latest tracking information on the pilot through the SSA’s new Sailplane Tracker List.
In recognition of its leading role in promoting soaring safety, the SSA has created the SSA Sailplane Tracker List. The repository is a list of internet links to satellite tracker data, such as SPOT™,s ‘Shared Tracking’ page or other web-based tracking devices. Simply click on the ‘Locator URL’ link for a listed member, and the most recent tracking data is shown superimposed on a map.
Click on the SAILPLANE TRACKER icon on the SSA home page to go directly to the Sailplane Tracker List. For additional information or feedback please contact a member of the sailplane tracking team here.
Alby's Voyage
A young albatross named Alby wishes to fly across America. Glider pilots are taking him aboard their silent flying machines, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic.
Read the Story - you may fly with Alby, too.
