{"events":[{"id":64563,"global_id":"www.ssa.org?id=64563","global_id_lineage":["www.ssa.org?id=64563"],"author":"64","status":"publish","date":"2023-12-31 15:49:06","date_utc":"2023-12-31 22:49:06","modified":"2023-12-31 15:49:06","modified_utc":"2023-12-31 22:49:06","url":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/event\/online-sim-training-slipping-flight-crosswind-landings2\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/64563","title":"Online Sim Training &#8211; Slipping Flight &#038; Crosswind Landings","description":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background gradient-container-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience (SOFTE)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>A new phase of the SSA\u2019s initiative to improve glider flight training through increased adoption of simulation-based flight training (Condor). Phase I of the initiative was announced in the May 2023 issue of Soaring Magazine and provided SSA Chapter Clubs with matching funding for the acquisition of glider flight simulation workstations. The program described below seeks to further advance this important initiative:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:20px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#c9d3dd;--awb-divider-hover-color:#c9d3dd;--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;--awb-content-color:#4a4e57;--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-custom17);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:regular;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion--1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-432fe4d27875bfdf4 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_432fe4d27875bfdf4\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"432fe4d27875bfdf4\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--1\" data-target=\"#432fe4d27875bfdf4\" href=\"#432fe4d27875bfdf4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Overview<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"432fe4d27875bfdf4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_432fe4d27875bfdf4\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience &#8211; SOFTE<\/p>\n<p>The overall purpose of this initiative is to advance the sport of soaring by providing an addition source of cost effective, time efficient glider flight training. The program is open to current members of the Soaring Society of America and its affiliated Clubs, Chapters and Commercial Glider Operations, and while the potential exists for the program to cover a wide range of topics, the initial offering will focus on the initial stages of primary flight training for a glider category rating.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7a72a2f2fda851f1e fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7a72a2f2fda851f1e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7a72a2f2fda851f1e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--1\" data-target=\"#7a72a2f2fda851f1e\" href=\"#7a72a2f2fda851f1e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Format<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7a72a2f2fda851f1e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7a72a2f2fda851f1e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The program format is composed of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>webinar-based presentations\/demonstrations<\/li>\n<li>local simulation-based trainee performance\/practice sessions<\/li>\n<li>critique sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To help ensure participation, the webinar-based presentation\/demonstration sessions will be hosted twice each week, first on Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM Central Time and then repeated on the following Saturday afternoon at 3:00 PM Central Time.\u00a0 Trainees may attend either or both presentation\/demonstration sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Following each presentation\/demonstration session, trainees are responsible for completing any related simulation-based flight performance exercises and\/or reading assignments.<\/p>\n<p>With respect to critique, trainees are responsible for recruiting at least one flight instructor and\/or qualified flight training mentor (private\/commercially rated glider pilot) to provide them with critique services.\u00a0 Ideally the critique agent would be a local resource, e.g., a club CFIG, club member, friend, etc.\u00a0 In the event a local recruitment fails, SOFTE\u2019s primary flight instructor will offer critique services on a numerically limited basis. \u00a0Critique may be provided online or in-person, is scheduled at the convenience of both parties, and is most effective when incorporated into the trainee\u2019s practice sessions.\u00a0 There is no requirement for persons providing critique to have any working knowledge of the simulation hardware or software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-61a42cc74bfa4c7d0 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_61a42cc74bfa4c7d0\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"61a42cc74bfa4c7d0\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--1\" data-target=\"#61a42cc74bfa4c7d0\" href=\"#61a42cc74bfa4c7d0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Eligibility\/Costs<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"61a42cc74bfa4c7d0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_61a42cc74bfa4c7d0\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience \u2013 SOFTE is available at <strong>no cost to SSA members<\/strong> in good standing at any of the available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/membership\">membership levels<\/a>. While the course itself is available at no cost, there may be related equipment costs. See Equipment Costs\/Sources below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c2bd5db6ff67bb0fe fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c2bd5db6ff67bb0fe\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c2bd5db6ff67bb0fe\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--1\" data-target=\"#c2bd5db6ff67bb0fe\" href=\"#c2bd5db6ff67bb0fe\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Equipment\/Software<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c2bd5db6ff67bb0fe\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c2bd5db6ff67bb0fe\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Requirements\/Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ability to view internet-based webinars. Because the webinar presentations will include video demonstrations, a high-speed network connection (e.g., cable, fiber-optic) is highly recommended. Access to a glider flight simulation workstation including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows PC running Condor Version 2.1.8 (Required)<\/li>\n<li>Condor ASK-21 Aircraft License Key (Required)<\/li>\n<li>Joystick (Required)<\/li>\n<li>Rudder Pedals (Optional but highly recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your joystick has a twist grip, that function may be used for yaw control.\u00a0 View Control Device (Required) Options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two-button computer mouse<\/li>\n<li>Joystick with hat switch<\/li>\n<li>Head-tracking system (e.g., TrackIR)<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Reality Headset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Equipment Costs\/Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Condor Software License- $65 (Cumulus-Soaring.com)<\/li>\n<li>ASK-21 Aircraft License Key- $13 (Cumulus-Soaring.com)<\/li>\n<li>Joystick-Logitech Extreme 3D Pro $45 (Cumulus-Soaring.com)<\/li>\n<li>Rudder Pedal: -Logitech G Pro Pedals $210 (Cumulus-Soaring.com) -Thrustmaster Pedals $160 (Cumulus-Soaring.com) -CH Products Pro Pedals $??? (Amazon, Ebay)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: Matching funds may be available through the SSA Chapter Clubs simulation workstation acquisition program referenced in the Introduction section of this document.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"width:calc(100%);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:smanley@wisc.edu\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Email Scott Manley to Register<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","excerpt":"","slug":"online-sim-training-slipping-flight-crosswind-landings2","image":false,"all_day":false,"start_date":"2024-03-02 15:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"02","hour":"15","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2024-03-02 16:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"02","hour":"16","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2024-03-02 22:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"02","hour":"22","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2024-03-02 23:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"02","hour":"23","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/Denver","timezone_abbr":"MST","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"","currency_code":"","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Webinars","slug":"webinars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":45,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":45,"filter":"raw","id":45,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/45","collection":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}}],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":20088,"author":"64","status":"publish","date":"2021-10-11 19:13:07","date_utc":"2021-10-12 01:13:07","modified":"2021-10-11 19:13:07","modified_utc":"2021-10-12 01:13:07","url":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/venue\/virtual\/","venue":"Virtual","slug":"virtual","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"global_id":"www.ssa.org?id=20088","global_id_lineage":["www.ssa.org?id=20088"]},"organizer":[]},{"id":64564,"global_id":"www.ssa.org?id=64564","global_id_lineage":["www.ssa.org?id=64564"],"author":"64","status":"publish","date":"2023-12-31 15:50:19","date_utc":"2023-12-31 22:50:19","modified":"2023-12-31 15:50:19","modified_utc":"2023-12-31 22:50:19","url":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/event\/online-sim-training-crosswind-takeoffs\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/64564","title":"Online Sim Training &#8211; Crosswind Takeoffs","description":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background gradient-container-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience (SOFTE)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>A new phase of the SSA\u2019s initiative to improve glider flight training through increased adoption of simulation-based flight training (Condor). Phase I of the initiative was announced in the May 2023 issue of Soaring Magazine and provided SSA Chapter Clubs with matching funding for the acquisition of glider flight simulation workstations. The program described below seeks to further advance this important initiative:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:20px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#c9d3dd;--awb-divider-hover-color:#c9d3dd;--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;--awb-content-color:#4a4e57;--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-custom17);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:regular;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion--2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-68f9d4a31745235fd fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_68f9d4a31745235fd\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"68f9d4a31745235fd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--2\" data-target=\"#68f9d4a31745235fd\" href=\"#68f9d4a31745235fd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Overview<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"68f9d4a31745235fd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_68f9d4a31745235fd\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience &#8211; SOFTE<\/p>\n<p>The overall purpose of this initiative is to advance the sport of soaring by providing an addition source of cost effective, time efficient glider flight training. The program is open to current members of the Soaring Society of America and its affiliated Clubs, Chapters and Commercial Glider Operations, and while the potential exists for the program to cover a wide range of topics, the initial offering will focus on the initial stages of primary flight training for a glider category rating.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f1c4033ef314adc79 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f1c4033ef314adc79\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f1c4033ef314adc79\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--2\" data-target=\"#f1c4033ef314adc79\" href=\"#f1c4033ef314adc79\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Format<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f1c4033ef314adc79\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f1c4033ef314adc79\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The program format is composed of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>webinar-based presentations\/demonstrations<\/li>\n<li>local simulation-based trainee performance\/practice sessions<\/li>\n<li>critique sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To help ensure participation, the webinar-based presentation\/demonstration sessions will be hosted twice each week, first on Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM Central Time and then repeated on the following Saturday afternoon at 3:00 PM Central Time.\u00a0 Trainees may attend either or both presentation\/demonstration sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Following each presentation\/demonstration session, trainees are responsible for completing any related simulation-based flight performance exercises and\/or reading assignments.<\/p>\n<p>With respect to critique, trainees are responsible for recruiting at least one flight instructor and\/or qualified flight training mentor (private\/commercially rated glider pilot) to provide them with critique services.\u00a0 Ideally the critique agent would be a local resource, e.g., a club CFIG, club member, friend, etc.\u00a0 In the event a local recruitment fails, SOFTE\u2019s primary flight instructor will offer critique services on a numerically limited basis. \u00a0Critique may be provided online or in-person, is scheduled at the convenience of both parties, and is most effective when incorporated into the trainee\u2019s practice sessions.\u00a0 There is no requirement for persons providing critique to have any working knowledge of the simulation hardware or software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0b8ad1b46f5cfdbe5 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0b8ad1b46f5cfdbe5\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0b8ad1b46f5cfdbe5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--2\" data-target=\"#0b8ad1b46f5cfdbe5\" href=\"#0b8ad1b46f5cfdbe5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Eligibility\/Costs<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0b8ad1b46f5cfdbe5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0b8ad1b46f5cfdbe5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience \u2013 SOFTE is available at <strong>no cost to SSA members<\/strong> in good standing at any of the available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/membership\">membership levels<\/a>. While the course itself is available at no cost, there may be related equipment costs. See Equipment Costs\/Sources below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-99f32b687c2e85976 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_99f32b687c2e85976\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"99f32b687c2e85976\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--2\" data-target=\"#99f32b687c2e85976\" href=\"#99f32b687c2e85976\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Equipment\/Software<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"99f32b687c2e85976\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_99f32b687c2e85976\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Requirements\/Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ability to view internet-based webinars. Because the webinar presentations will include video demonstrations, a high-speed network connection (e.g., cable, fiber-optic) is highly recommended. Access to a glider flight simulation workstation including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows PC running Condor Version 2.1.8 (Required)<\/li>\n<li>Condor ASK-21 Aircraft License Key (Required)<\/li>\n<li>Joystick (Required)<\/li>\n<li>Rudder Pedals (Optional but highly recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your joystick has a twist grip, that function may be used for yaw control.\u00a0 View Control Device (Required) Options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two-button computer mouse<\/li>\n<li>Joystick with hat switch<\/li>\n<li>Head-tracking system (e.g., TrackIR)<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Reality Headset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Equipment Costs\/Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Condor Software License- $65 (Cumulus-Soaring.com)<\/li>\n<li>ASK-21 Aircraft License Key- $13 (Cumulus-Soaring.com)<\/li>\n<li>Joystick-Logitech Extreme 3D Pro $45 (Cumulus-Soaring.com)<\/li>\n<li>Rudder Pedal: -Logitech G Pro Pedals $210 (Cumulus-Soaring.com) -Thrustmaster Pedals $160 (Cumulus-Soaring.com) -CH Products Pro Pedals $??? (Amazon, Ebay)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: Matching funds may be available through the SSA Chapter Clubs simulation workstation acquisition program referenced in the Introduction section of this document.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"width:calc(100%);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:smanley@wisc.edu\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Email Scott Manley to Register<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","excerpt":"","slug":"online-sim-training-crosswind-takeoffs","image":false,"all_day":false,"start_date":"2024-03-06 20:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"06","hour":"20","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2024-03-06 21:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"06","hour":"21","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2024-03-07 03:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"07","hour":"03","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2024-03-07 04:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"07","hour":"04","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/Denver","timezone_abbr":"MST","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"","currency_code":"","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Webinars","slug":"webinars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":45,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":45,"filter":"raw","id":45,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/45","collection":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}}],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":20088,"author":"64","status":"publish","date":"2021-10-11 19:13:07","date_utc":"2021-10-12 01:13:07","modified":"2021-10-11 19:13:07","modified_utc":"2021-10-12 01:13:07","url":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/venue\/virtual\/","venue":"Virtual","slug":"virtual","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"global_id":"www.ssa.org?id=20088","global_id_lineage":["www.ssa.org?id=20088"]},"organizer":[]},{"id":64565,"global_id":"www.ssa.org?id=64565","global_id_lineage":["www.ssa.org?id=64565"],"author":"64","status":"publish","date":"2023-12-31 15:50:18","date_utc":"2023-12-31 22:50:18","modified":"2023-12-31 15:50:18","modified_utc":"2023-12-31 22:50:18","url":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/event\/online-sim-training-crosswind-takeoffs2\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/64565","title":"Online Sim Training &#8211; Crosswind Takeoffs","description":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background gradient-container-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience (SOFTE)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>A new phase of the SSA\u2019s initiative to improve glider flight training through increased adoption of simulation-based flight training (Condor). Phase I of the initiative was announced in the May 2023 issue of Soaring Magazine and provided SSA Chapter Clubs with matching funding for the acquisition of glider flight simulation workstations. The program described below seeks to further advance this important initiative:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:20px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#c9d3dd;--awb-divider-hover-color:#c9d3dd;--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;--awb-content-color:#4a4e57;--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-custom17);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:regular;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion--3\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0b5642cb7c68d75db fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0b5642cb7c68d75db\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0b5642cb7c68d75db\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--3\" data-target=\"#0b5642cb7c68d75db\" href=\"#0b5642cb7c68d75db\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Overview<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0b5642cb7c68d75db\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0b5642cb7c68d75db\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience &#8211; SOFTE<\/p>\n<p>The overall purpose of this initiative is to advance the sport of soaring by providing an addition source of cost effective, time efficient glider flight training. The program is open to current members of the Soaring Society of America and its affiliated Clubs, Chapters and Commercial Glider Operations, and while the potential exists for the program to cover a wide range of topics, the initial offering will focus on the initial stages of primary flight training for a glider category rating.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6b85938467ac23ad9 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6b85938467ac23ad9\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6b85938467ac23ad9\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--3\" data-target=\"#6b85938467ac23ad9\" href=\"#6b85938467ac23ad9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Format<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6b85938467ac23ad9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6b85938467ac23ad9\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The program format is composed of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>webinar-based presentations\/demonstrations<\/li>\n<li>local simulation-based trainee performance\/practice sessions<\/li>\n<li>critique sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To help ensure participation, the webinar-based presentation\/demonstration sessions will be hosted twice each week, first on Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM Central Time and then repeated on the following Saturday afternoon at 3:00 PM Central Time.\u00a0 Trainees may attend either or both presentation\/demonstration sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Following each presentation\/demonstration session, trainees are responsible for completing any related simulation-based flight performance exercises and\/or reading assignments.<\/p>\n<p>With respect to critique, trainees are responsible for recruiting at least one flight instructor and\/or qualified flight training mentor (private\/commercially rated glider pilot) to provide them with critique services.\u00a0 Ideally the critique agent would be a local resource, e.g., a club CFIG, club member, friend, etc.\u00a0 In the event a local recruitment fails, SOFTE\u2019s primary flight instructor will offer critique services on a numerically limited basis. \u00a0Critique may be provided online or in-person, is scheduled at the convenience of both parties, and is most effective when incorporated into the trainee\u2019s practice sessions.\u00a0 There is no requirement for persons providing critique to have any working knowledge of the simulation hardware or software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-beb97adb9d8eb4629 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_beb97adb9d8eb4629\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"beb97adb9d8eb4629\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--3\" data-target=\"#beb97adb9d8eb4629\" href=\"#beb97adb9d8eb4629\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Eligibility\/Costs<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"beb97adb9d8eb4629\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_beb97adb9d8eb4629\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The Simulation-based Online Flight Training Experience \u2013 SOFTE is available at <strong>no cost to SSA members<\/strong> in good standing at any of the available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/membership\">membership levels<\/a>. While the course itself is available at no cost, there may be related equipment costs. See Equipment Costs\/Sources below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-18cf7a4b1b1f74c8b fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#1d5a98;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_18cf7a4b1b1f74c8b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"18cf7a4b1b1f74c8b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion--3\" data-target=\"#18cf7a4b1b1f74c8b\" href=\"#18cf7a4b1b1f74c8b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Equipment\/Software<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"18cf7a4b1b1f74c8b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_18cf7a4b1b1f74c8b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Requirements\/Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ability to view internet-based webinars. Because the webinar presentations will include video demonstrations, a high-speed network connection (e.g., cable, fiber-optic) is highly recommended. Access to a glider flight simulation workstation including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows PC running Condor Version 2.1.8 (Required)<\/li>\n<li>Condor ASK-21 Aircraft License Key (Required)<\/li>\n<li>Joystick (Required)<\/li>\n<li>Rudder Pedals (Optional but highly recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your joystick has a twist grip, that function may be used for yaw control.\u00a0 View Control Device (Required) Options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two-button computer mouse<\/li>\n<li>Joystick with hat switch<\/li>\n<li>Head-tracking system (e.g., TrackIR)<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Reality Headset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Equipment Costs\/Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Condor Software License- $65 (Cumulus-Soaring.com)<\/li>\n<li>ASK-21 Aircraft License Key- $13 (Cumulus-Soaring.com)<\/li>\n<li>Joystick-Logitech Extreme 3D Pro $45 (Cumulus-Soaring.com)<\/li>\n<li>Rudder Pedal: -Logitech G Pro Pedals $210 (Cumulus-Soaring.com) -Thrustmaster Pedals $160 (Cumulus-Soaring.com) -CH Products Pro Pedals $??? (Amazon, Ebay)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: Matching funds may be available through the SSA Chapter Clubs simulation workstation acquisition program referenced in the Introduction section of this document.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"width:calc(100%);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:smanley@wisc.edu\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Email Scott Manley to Register<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","excerpt":"","slug":"online-sim-training-crosswind-takeoffs2","image":false,"all_day":false,"start_date":"2024-03-09 15:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"09","hour":"15","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2024-03-09 16:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"09","hour":"16","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2024-03-09 22:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"09","hour":"22","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2024-03-09 23:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"09","hour":"23","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/Denver","timezone_abbr":"MST","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"","currency_code":"","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Webinars","slug":"webinars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":45,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":45,"filter":"raw","id":45,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/45","collection":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}}],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":20088,"author":"64","status":"publish","date":"2021-10-11 19:13:07","date_utc":"2021-10-12 01:13:07","modified":"2021-10-11 19:13:07","modified_utc":"2021-10-12 01:13:07","url":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/venue\/virtual\/","venue":"Virtual","slug":"virtual","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"global_id":"www.ssa.org?id=20088","global_id_lineage":["www.ssa.org?id=20088"]},"organizer":[]}],"rest_url":"https:\/\/www.ssa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/?page=1&per_page=10&start_date=2024-03-01+00%3A00%3A00&end_date=2026-03-02+23%3A59%3A59&status=publish&venue=20088","total":3,"total_pages":1}