UPDATE: FAA Issues NPRM Proposing AD for PA-25 Aircraft
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 [...]
Winds Aloft… Lessons Learned
In a slow flying glider winds aloft can really matter as I think you'll agree with me after reading my little story below. It is not too often that [...]
FAA Issues NPRM Proposing AD for PA-25 Aircraft
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. [...]
No Free Rides: Keeping Mice out of your Sailplane
In a recent issue of Coffee Time, we requested members to respond to Adrian Nye’s question: How about something about mice - how to keep them out of the cockpit? [...]
Retention Ideas for Clubs
Join us for the Cross-clubs brainstorming Zoom meeting – Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. ET for 90 min. Make a 10‑minute welcome call and assign a buddy for every [...]
SSA Rules Survey and Election Announcement
Starting today, 3 October 2025, the voting for a seat on the Rules Committee will commence. There are 4 elected members of the rules committee that serve a 4-year term. [...]
New WeGlide League & Online Competition
The SSA is excited to announce a new league and online competition structure for the US, launching Oct. 1, 2025, in partnership with WeGlide! This collaboration brings a pure speed [...]
Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience (SOFTE)
Simulation-based training offers a dynamic and risk-free approach to learning complex skills and procedures. Whether training to be a surgeon or maintaining proficiency as an airline pilot, simulation-based training is [...]
2025 Junior Program Update
In a recent conversation, SSA vice chair, Geoff Weck provided an update on the Junior Committee’s grant and scholarship program. As with many other activities, the program slowed down during [...]
Team USA Report – WGC Day 14 – Final Report
Weather was good today – perhaps a bit better than forecast. Tasks were – as expected on the final day – moderate: 3-hour Area tasks for all classes. All US [...]