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Saturday, August 21st, 2021 at 6:27 pm #10935Laurentiu NicolaeParticipant
Hello all,
For the last couple of months a few of us students, me, Brendan S. & Nick L. along with CFIG Steve S. have started a Zoom Ground School to help us make the leap. Nick’s success is a good argument that we’re going in the right direction and after speaking with Steve is time to extend the invitation for all that want to join. So far we have found that Wednesdays evenings work best so far between 7pm-9 pm . I have offered to use my Zoom account to host it and I will keep doing that in the future. Please bookmark this Zoom invitation if you are planning to join, it’s going to be used at every meeting, no matter the time and day.
Lawrence Nicolae is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Sky Soaring Ground School – Wednesdays 7 pm- 9pm
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Lawrence
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 at 5:25 pm #10940John DeRosaParticipant
This type of ground school is a great benefit for *ANYONE* working on ratings.
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 at 8:04 pm #10941Dennis BurkeParticipantOn Sun, Aug 22, 2021, 5:25 PM Sky Soaring <webmaster@skysoaring.com> wrote:
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 at 12:52 pm #10950Steven SnyderParticipant
All;
This week we will be focused on preparing Lawrence and Brendon for their upcoming checkrides. You are welcome to join in. Next week is September 1st and we will be starting a chapter by chapter study of the Glider Flying Handbook. Pull out your book (or download it) and read Chapter 1 and be prepared to ask questions and discuss the material. Everyone is welcome but please RSVP so we have an idea how many to expect.
Steve
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at 12:21 pm #10952Steven SnyderParticipant
Well, both Lawrence and Brendan are busy tonight so class is cancelled. We will continue as planned next Wednesday.
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 at 7:18 pm #11007Steven SnyderParticipant
Reminder: Sky Soaring Ground School Wednesday night. This week Chapter 1 of the Glider Flying Handbook.
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 at 4:44 pm #11073Steven SnyderParticipant
Tonight we will be reviewing Chapter 3. 7:00 PM.
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 at 12:57 pm #11105Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday 15 September. Chapter 4 GFH.
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Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at 11:42 am #11155Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday Ground School Chapter 5 GFH
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 at 6:36 pm #11186Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday Ground School is open to everyone. Learn something new or refresh what you know.
28 September. 1900 hrs – 7:00pm CDT. No TFR to worry about.
Chapter 6
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Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 11:17 am #11214Steven SnyderParticipant
Ground School Wednesday. GFH Chapter 7 Launch and Recovery Procedures and Flight Maneuvers
This is a long chapter and will take 2 sessions.
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 at 4:31 pm #11232Steven SnyderParticipant
This is Wednesday so there must be ground school. 7:00 PM.
Ground School Wednesday. GFH Chapter 7 Launch and Recovery Procedures and Flight Maneuvers part 2.
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 at 12:03 pm #11275Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday Ground School is open to all.
This week Glider Flying Handbook Chapter 8.
Abnormal and Emergency Procedures
Start time 1900 hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 10:42 am #11292Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday Ground School is open to all.
This week Glider Flying Handbook Chapter 8. Part II
Abnormal and Emergency Procedures
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 9:37 pm #11294ANDRZEJ CHICEWICZParticipant
On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 10:42:49 AM CDT, Sky Soaring <webmaster@skysoaring.com> wrote:
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Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at 7:35 am #11325Steven SnyderParticipant
Todays session is Chapter 9 Soaring Weather.
tart time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Thursday, November 4th, 2021 at 3:08 pm #11327Steven SnyderParticipant
For those of you that missed class last night, I found this YouTube video of another clubs session on Soaring Weather.
Steve
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at 1:30 pm #11354Steven SnyderParticipant
It’s Wednesday again. Join us tonight for Chapter 10, Soaring Techniques.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at 8:53 pm #11356Steven SnyderParticipant
Here’s a link to a good video describing thermals and how to center them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skOq959kp-0
Steve
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at 9:22 pm #11357Steven SnyderParticipant
This is an EXTREME example on the subject of ridge soaring.
Steve
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at 9:36 pm #11358Rich WalendaParticipant
Thanks!
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Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 12:15 pm #11361Dennis BurkeParticipant
Missed Chap 10 online, but thank you Steve for YouTube links!
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Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at 11:54 am #11367John LincolnParticipant
I watched the videos about thermaling and ridge soaring. The ridge soaring was a bit scary to me. But the video on thermaling was very good. Especially the angle of bank and speeds. I don’t always bank as steeply as James Cooper but I do frequently bank and fly at the speeds he describes, 50 to 60 knots while thermaling.
So James video might help. Tighter circles will keep the glider in the area of lift better. And tighter circles will require higher speeds. For those of you searching give it a try! It just might end up adding time to your next flight.
John Lincoln
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at 8:46 am #11372Steven SnyderParticipant
John Lincoln, thanks for the feedback. Everyone can learn something from the collective experience.
Steve
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at 8:48 am #11373Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday, 17 November. Chapter 11. Cross Country Soaring. Guest speakers welcome to join in.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Monday, November 22nd, 2021 at 10:57 am #11401Steven SnyderParticipant
No class this week. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday.
See you next Wednesday.
Steve
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Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 at 8:32 am #11402Steven SnyderParticipant
Thermaling and Cross Country Soaring. Well worth your time if you wish to improve your soaring skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0BK1bn8afY
Steve
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Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at 6:12 pm #11409Steven SnyderParticipant
New month, new class. December 1st, Glider Flying Handbook Chapter 12, Towing. Not just for tow pilots. Important for all pilots.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at 1:52 pm #11427Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday 8 December. Chapter 13 Human Factors. Final class of this series.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at 9:04 pm #11447Steven SnyderParticipant
Since we finished the Glider Flying Handbook the next step is to prepare you for your Knowledge (written) Test. Let me know if you are planning on taking a Private, Commercial or CFI test so we can plan for classes. Schedule is to begin the first Wednesday of January.
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Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 4:59 pm #11519Steven SnyderParticipant
Next scheduled season will be Jan 12th. I am still looking to find out who is planning on taking a knowledge test this Spring. Private Commercial or CFI-G are all welcome.
Please reply or message me.
Steve
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 9:28 am #11532Steven SnyderParticipant
This Wednesday we will begin a series on Knowledge test preparation. I will cover using Dauntless Aviation as well as Prepware or any other sources that you may be familiar with.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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PS, consider Mark Dunning’s on site ground school from Wisconsin Soaring. Another good option.
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Friday, January 14th, 2022 at 1:36 pm #11553Steven SnyderParticipant
The next session of ground school is scheduled for Wednesday January 19th. We will be covering the following sections of the Private Pilot Knowledge Test.
Pilot Certification and Limitations
NTSB Part 830
Federal Aviation Regulations
Just a little light reading 🙂 There are 102 questions in these 3 sections.
Steve
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Monday, January 24th, 2022 at 11:26 am #11563Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday Jan 26th. Our favorite topic: Weather.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at 9:34 am #11589Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday, 2 February. Weather Part 2
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Monday, February 7th, 2022 at 6:19 pm #11662Steven SnyderParticipant
This week I will be dialed in to the WINGS seminar and I hope all club members will also. If you do not have a WINGS account yet you need to create one.
https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109843
Steve
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Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at 5:40 pm #11676Steven SnyderParticipant
This Wednesday. 2-16 we will continue with Knowledge test preparation. Topic is Operations.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at 5:43 pm #11677Steven SnyderParticipant
Beginning March 30th I would like to return to using the Glider Flying Handbook. Mostly for new students but open to everyone. Let’s see a show of hands (replies if that works better) if you would like to join in.
Steve
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Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at 6:46 pm #11678Joseph RicciardiParticipant
Sounds good!
Joe Ricciardi
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Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at 6:46 pm #11679Joseph RicciardiParticipant
I’m in!
Joe Ricciardi
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Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at 7:13 pm #11680ANDRZEJ CHICEWICZParticipant
<span class="Y2IQFc" lang="en"> never too much knowledge</span>,
<span class="Y2IQFc" lang="en">I will be there</span>
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Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at 7:16 pm #11681ANDRZEJ CHICEWICZParticipant
one more time.:
never too much knowledge
I will be there
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Sunday, February 13th, 2022 at 8:40 am #11682John BelueParticipant
Sounds good to me.Thanks,
John Belue
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 at 12:21 pm #11720Steven SnyderParticipant
Sorry for the late notice. This week’s class is Sectionals. So you don’t get lost flying the Proving Grounds!
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at 3:47 pm #11741Steven SnyderParticipant
Next class is on Instrumentation and Avionics. Wednesday March 2nd.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at 12:04 pm #11765AnonymousInactive
Since I started playing around with Condor more seriously, and inspired by the ground school and the Proving Ground tasks and online Condor contest, I decided to finally work out speed to fly for myself. Possibly it’s relevant for ground schooling. It’s at the level of a somewhat involved AP calculus homework problem. Here’s my write up.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EWIEpPhubTLZjMky1nEuFv_3-j5AqEd8DuaJSRFj918/edit
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at 6:32 pm #11796Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday March 9th
Flight planning
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Thanks to Frank for the lesson on Speed to Fly and for joining in the Sunday Race. Hope more members take advantage of the opportunity.
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Monday, March 14th, 2022 at 11:34 am #11809Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday Ground School. March 16th.
Weight and Balance
Performance
Maneuvers
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Monday, March 21st, 2022 at 4:11 pm #11840Steven SnyderParticipant
Last scheduled class for the Knowledge Test preparation
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Steve
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 at 9:19 pm #11853Joseph RicciardiParticipant
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Here is a video on interpreting VOR’s (for the written test)…Joe Ricciardi
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 at 9:28 pm #11854Joseph RicciardiParticipantSent from my iPhone
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 at 8:02 pm #11904Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday night we start on the Glider Flying Handbook. Chapter One. All students are expected and everyone is welcome.
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Friday, April 8th, 2022 at 10:29 am #11907ANDRZEJ CHICEWICZParticipant
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<span class="Y2IQFc" lang="en">To ground school student and pilots I am sending a few educational video on Youtube these videos were made at our club,showing basic glider training with various instructors .link is youtube home page enter plglider and choose a video have fun I regret that i do not have any video with my first instructor </span><span class="Y2IQFc" lang="en">Mark Mallamo sorry mark</span>
<span class="Y2IQFc" lang="en">Thanks to our breve cfi-G, and tow pilots. Andy </span>
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Friday, April 8th, 2022 at 12:03 pm #11908Steven SnyderParticipant
Excellent! Thank you, Andy
Steve
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Monday, April 11th, 2022 at 11:15 am #11921Steven SnyderParticipant
This week. Chapter 3 Aerodynamics of Flight.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 at 3:54 pm #11925Dennis BurkeParticipant
In prep,…..and for sheer fun, the GS should watch Alexander Lippisch, aero-dynamicist, 1955’s tapes ( YouTube link below) using smoke tunnel. Some chapters are just great.
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 at 4:21 pm #11926Steven SnyderParticipant
Thanks. I do have some of those saved.
Steve Snyder. Sent from my mobile
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 at 12:13 pm #11957Steven SnyderParticipant
April 20th. Chapter 4. Flight instruments.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 at 6:24 pm #11979Steven SnyderParticipant
April 27th Chapter 5 Glider Performance.
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Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at 7:02 am #11983Steven SnyderParticipant
I have uploaded the Weight and Balance worksheet for the 2-33 as discussed last night. You can find it in the files section. All students need to fill one out and bring it the next time you fly.
Steve
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Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at 7:31 am #11988John DeRosaParticipantAll Students,The 2-33 Weight and Balance worksheet that Steve mentions below can be found at https://skysoaring.com/ssi-files-docs/categories/forms/ (login is required).John H DeRosa==============================
On Thursday, April 28, 2022, 07:03:46 AM CDT, SSI <webmaster@skysoaring.com> wrote:
Reply To: Sky Soaring Ground School From Steven Snyder, [General Discussion Forum]I have uploaded the Weight and Balance worksheet for the 2-33 as discussed last night. You can find it in the files section. All students need to fill one out and bring it the next time you fly.
Steve
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 at 7:26 pm #11999Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday May 4th. chapter 6. Preflight and Ground Operations.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 6:03 pm #12002Steven SnyderParticipant
May the Fourth be with you!
Wednesday May 4th. chapter 6. Preflight and Ground Operations.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Monday, May 9th, 2022 at 5:05 pm #12016Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday May 11th. Chapter 7. Launch and Recovery Procedures and Flight Maneuvers
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 3:47 pm #12052Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday May 18th. Chapter 7, part 2 Page 21 Gliderport/Airport Traffic Patterns and
OperationsStart time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 at 7:14 pm #12092Steven SnyderParticipant
No fly Wednesday but class continues. Chapter 7 part 3.
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at 3:21 am #12125Steven SnyderParticipant
Another month, another class. June 1st Chapter 8 Abnormal and Emergency Procedures.
Start time 1900hrs, 7:00 pm local.
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 6:27 pm #12154Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday 8 June. Chapter 8 pt 2. Last class before summer break.
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