Stories/Tips Page
Welcome to the Soaring Society of Boulder's soaring stories and tips page. Enjoy some of the best articles from the SSB newsletter.
Learning to Glide - One Pilots Experience
Brian Rogers gives the details of what it is like to learn to glide in Scotland. If you are curious about Soaring then this site gives you a view from the cockpit that should not be missed.
Master word crafter and story teller gives us his sage advice for flying across country and keeping it simple. A must read for wanta-be xc pilots or seasoned pro's.
So You Want To Fly Contests - John Seaborn
If you are considering flying your first contest but are not quite sure how to begin then this five part article is for you.
Free Advice From an Unmarried Guy By Bob Whelan
Stories of Mountain wave flights from SSB members.
Pictures and information from Mike Exner about mountain wave flying during the Moutain Wave Seminar.
Altitude Records
Current glider altitude records for Colorado where both set out of Boulder. State singleplace record is over 44,000 feet. The multiplace record of over 37,000 feet by Kuettner and Phil Ecklund. Both of whom are club members!