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Soaring Society of America Media Kit
Table of Contents
Flying elegant, long-winged gliders, we explore the forces of natural energy and the unimagined beauty in the sky.
Welcome to the Media
Discover Soaring – the brochure available through the SSA
Is It Magic? World Soaring Records
Soaring Youth Activities
“I can’t drive you to the mall, but I can take you up for a flight.”
US Military Academies incorporate glider training into the curriculum. Find out why this is considered essential training.
Sailplanes & Gliders– What is a sailplane? This is your place to find out.
Soaring Competitions -An insider’s look at soaring competitions.
History of Soaring – A concise historical look at the critical role of gliders and soaring.
Soaring FAQ -Glider or Sailplane? Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about soaring.
SSA Photo Gallery
Cheap Thrills– a background article that provides information about soaring as a low-cost way to become a pilot.
ABC Network Covers Soaring – a video showing the entire segment featuring Doris Grove taking the correspondent up for a ride.