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Default Soaring Safety programs at the SSA Convention

Soaring Safety Foundation programs at the 2006 SSA Convention -
Arlington, TX:

JAN 30 (Monday 3:00-6:30 PM) Wyndham-Triple Crown
"CFIG WANNABE CLINIC" - introductory course hosted by Bob Wander.
Advance registration required - call SSA 505-377-1192 or register
online: www.ssa.org

JAN 31 - FEB 1 (Tues - Wed 8:00 AM-5:00 PM) Wyndham-World Series
Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic (FIRC). Led by Bob Wander and
open to CFIG's that need to renew their certificates (every 24 months),
or anyone with an interest in becoming a CFIG. Advance registration &
fee. Call SSA 505-377-1192, or online: www.ssa.org

FEB 1 (Wednesday evening 6:00 PM) Wyndham-Hall of Fame Exhibit
SSF SAFETY SEMINAR Informative presentations by Dean Carswell, Pat
Costello, Burt Compton and Bob Wander. Free / No registration
required.

FEB 2 (Thursday morning 7:30 AM) Wyndham-Triple Crown
SSA Instructors / Towpilots Breakfast
We will distribute the SSF Safety Videos on DVD to these hard-working
folks that keep us all soaring. Registration required. Call SSA
505-392-1177 or register online: www.ssa.org

FEB 2 - 4 (Thursday-Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Soaring Safety Foundation booth at the SSA Center in the Arlington
Convention Hall.
Managed by SSF Advisor / SSA Master Instructor Matt Michael, our booth
message this year is "How to Become a Glider Flight Instructor". Meet
the SSF Trustees including Chairman Rich Carlson, Gene Hammond, Bernald
Smith, Bob Wander and Burt Compton. We will also provide answers to
your questions about glider training and safety, so visit us at the SSF
Booth!

For information on glider training and safety, free safety videos (now
on DVD), the Soaring Site Safety Surveys, the SSA Instructor / Master
SSA Instructor programs and more, visit the SSF website at:
www.soaringsafety.org