OSTIV has launched a crucial project aimed at improving glider safety by gathering detailed, real-world data on pilot injuries sustained in crashes—information that currently does not exist within manufacturer or [...]
(SOFTE) Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience Annual Report, 2025-2026 Program Overview The overall purpose of the SOFTE initiative is to advance the sport of soaring by providing an additional source [...]
The SSA is offering grants to help clubs and affiliates grow soaring! SSA is making $100,000 available as seed money for this program. If you have a project ready [...]
SSA Racing Pilots and Contest Organizers The 2026 Rules Governing SSA National and Regional Competitions has now been posted at: members.ssa.org in the Contest Rules and Process Section.There is also [...]
FAA Survey Measures Safety, Determines Funding, and Informs the Impact of Aviation on the Economy FAA Survey Measures Safety, Determines Funding, and Informs the Impact of Aviation on the EconomyFor [...]
Soaring Tigers contact information of people responsible for implementing the proposed projects:Konstantinos Manos, (609) 436-8126, km4382@princeton.eduNishant Goel, (609) 375-4988, nishant@princeton.edu Introduction Soaring Tigers, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, [...]
The results of the fall pilot survey and minutes from the fall rules committee meeting can be found at members.ssa.org under Contest Rules and Process. The draft rules changes [...]
The SSA has filed a response to the FAA concerning the proposed NPRM concerning the Pawnee. 2025-12-22 SSA Comment Letter RE Proposed AD Exhibit A PA-25 Pawnee Spar Fatigue [...]
The SSA would like to update members and commercial operators on the status of the SSA review and response to the November 18 proposed rule by the FAA regarding the [...]
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all LAVIA ARGENTINA S.A. (LAVIASA) Model PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260 airplanes. [...]
