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This is why we have a national organization... get them involved. What
the SSA can do for you will have value to all clubs that operate from public airports. While the ras is good for spreading the word, the society should function to muster resources and organize them to the benefit of all members. The SSA is slowly changing. Here's a chance to hurry it along. |
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The SSA is slowly changing. Here's a chance to hurry it along.
I'd be willing to bet the new Director at SSA would appoint a political soaring advocate from the current staff if asked. The main job could be to provide input and coordinate with AOPA for soaring issues. I think SSA is a bit small to make an impact on its own, but a rep from SSA to AOPA (which does a fairly good job lobbying) might be able to present a concentrated voice for soaring. And with this contact, the AOPA might use SSA as a resource when glider questions come up... NAFI is a smaller part of EAA. Similar idea, since NAFI is smaller, to use the larger organizations infrastructure... SSA might do something similar, but without becoming a part of AOPA, just an advisor... |
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rjciii wrote:
"...the SSA's capability [actually inability] to, as you say, 'get involved' in such a situation is for (albeit well intentioned) volunteers to individualy offer opinions and advice to the members--no direct action is taken on behalf of the member(ship)." Dear Judy: I/we appreciate the information that you, as an interested individual, have forwarded with regards to this matter. Please realize that the members of the Southern Eagles Soaring club appreciate any and all help received, and we would certainly welcome any "official" SSA representation in this matter. But we also recognize that the SSA [as a national organization] in reality can not do much, as was the suggestion of a previous poster. Do not take my comments about the SSA's inabilities to be reflective of your welcome involvement. FWIW, We have not yet been given any definitive report nor updated airport rules WRT the local FAA's decision(s) per our "informal" assurances complaints. Still standing by to stand by... Regards, Ray |
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