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The Soaring Society of America, Inc. was formed in 1932 to foster and promote all phases of soaring,

06/16/2026

Safety Tip Tuesday

Last week we featured a poster from the Soaring Safety Foundation: https://www.soaringsafety.org/

One of the comments noted that it was very difficult to read the text and view the graphic at the bottom. Here is an expanded version showing the recommended standard American soaring "In Air" signals.

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

06/15/2026

Here’s what’s happening this week:

For further details and a look at all upcoming events: https://www.ssa.org/events/

06/11/2026

Throwback Thursday - The Pundit

From the "Apt Aviary" series of cartoons in Soaring magazine - May 1971 - Gren Seibels and Gil Parcell introduce us to "The Pundit."

06/09/2026

Safety Tip Tuesday - The Rudder Waggle Signal.

If a tow pilot actively waggles the tug's rudder, it is a warning that something is wrong with your glider. The typical problem is the spoilers are open and the climb rate is terrible.

Remember: close the spoilers, don't release!

Poster courtesy of the Soaring Safety Foundation: https://www.soaringsafety.org/

06/02/2026

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/

05/28/2026

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?

05/21/2026

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!

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5425 Jack Gomez Boulevard
Hobbs, NM
88241

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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