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Jun 2

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Safety Tip Tuesday

As the summer soaring season gets going, it's time to revisit the basics. Here's a quick refresher on essential soaring signals every glider pilot and ground crew member needs to know.

For more details, visit: https://www.ssa.org/soaring-signals/

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Jun 1

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May 28

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Throwback Thursday - The DG 400M

This week we would like to share this ad from the August 1987 issue of Soaring featuring the DG-400M. One of the first self-launching motorgliders with retractable engine and propeller to be produced in large numbers.

Who else remembers when these gliders first came around?

#TBT #Soaring #GliderPilot #VintageAviation #SoaringMagazine

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May 21

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Throwback Thursday - Jantar 2A

This week we would like to share this ad from the November 1977 issue of Soaring.

Wonder how many of these are still flying in the US. Share your experience if you have flown one!

#TBT #Soaring #GliderPilot #VintageAviation #SoaringMagazine

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May 18

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May 14

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Throwback Thursday - Schweizer 1-35

This week we would like to share this ad from the February 1976 issue of Soaring featuring the 1-35.

Who here has some hours logged in a 1-35? Share your favorite memory below!

#TBT #Soaring #GliderPilot #VintageAviation #SoaringMagazine

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May 11

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May 7

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Throwback Thursday - The Swiss Banker

Back cover of Soaring magazine - June 1979 - "The Swiss Banker," a specially decorated Schweizer 2-33 designed for the thermals of Switzerland!

Who did their first solo in a 2-33? Share your favorite memories in the comments!

#Soaring #Gliding #AviationHistory #Schweizer #Sailplane #VintageAviation #SoaringSocietyOfAmerica

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Apr 28

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Safety Tip Tuesday: High Altitude, High Stakes

Flying high is a thrill, but it comes with a silent risk: Hypoxia. When your body doesn't get enough oxygen, your most critical tool—your brain—is the first thing to falter.

Here is what every pilot needs to keep in mind:

The Clock is Ticking: Your Time of Useful Consciousness (TUC) is the window you have to make rational, life-saving decisions before impairment sets in.

Altitude Matters: Above 10,000 feet, symptoms intensify while your TUC begins to vanish. The higher you climb, the faster your window closes.

The Solution: Immediate action is key. Descend to a lower altitude or switch to supplemental oxygen immediately to restore your levels.

This figure from the FAA's Glider Flying Handbook lays out the TUC at various altitude levels.

#SoaringSafety #GliderPilot #AviationSafety #FlightTraining #SafetyFirst #SSF #PilotSkills #FAAsafety

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Apr 20

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