Hi Guy,

I agree that the selection of vendors is somewhat arbitrary, but if every
vendor was given an hour it would take 3 days. I would have liked to have a
session for Glide Navigator II users as well, but time was limited and I
didn't get to pick who is offering the training sessions. It is my
impression that WinPilot, StrePla and SeeYou were chosen because they are
perceived as the market leaders. That is argueable of course - I think
Glide Navigator II has sold more licenses than some of the brands selected.

However, I applaud the SSA for supporting this excellent idea and I can live
with their decision (although I'm biased because I sell and support StrePla
and SeeYou). I believe Sue McMaster (SeeYou-USA) deserves all the credit
for the idea and Jim Skydell ran with the idea and made it happen with
support from the SSA. The SSA says this is a first "trial run" effort that
can be expanded upon next year if it is successful.

I hope people are willing to come to the convention early to take advantage
of the free training. It will be worth it.

I see that the SSA web site is ready to accept registrations he
http://www.ssa.org/online/cat17.htm Walk-ins are welcome but please
register so we can plan space and refreshments accordingly.

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.

"Guy Byars" wrote in message
...

Training classes will be offered on StrePla, SeeYou and WinPilot
products.
I will be leading the course on StrePla at 4 PM and pocket*StrePla at 5
PM.
The full schedule is available he
http://www.ssa.org/convention/schedule.asp

When is the Winscore session? The AeroExplorer session?