Soaring Videos Wanted!

This is what a motivational soaring is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07YTir9l8Vo

On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 10:58:30 PM UTC-5, wrote:
This is what a motivational soaring is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07YTir9l8Vo

You know it's going to be a fantastic video when the first picture is of a Libelle!

Great job, guys!

I saw an awful lot of smiles in that video...Â* Right ON!

On 1/18/2019 8:58 PM, wrote:
This is what a motivational soaring is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07YTir9l8Vo

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This is what a motivational soaring is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07YTir9l8Vo

Very good suggestion. In short, SSA should contact one of these Germans
and ask to use a video or two.




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All good points in this thread and despite the somewhat edgy comments, I think we all have the same outcome in mind.
Regardless of which way this goes, for heaven's sake, don't show two old geezers with cannulas in their noses like the ones who were shown on the trailer decals a few years back! The general populous and particular the younger crowd we are trying to attract doesn't know (yet) what these are for and may think the ad is for a fun-filled, active retirement community!

Uli
'AS'

There's one thing I never see enough in these marketing Videos; birds. I have gotten into thermals with bald eagles, turkey buzzards, etc. It's almost a religious experience to watch a bald eagle get out 180 degrees of your circle and watch you as we climb together... Nature is why this sport is so appealing. Watching glass dump water at high speed is fantastic, but there are more things that maybe we as pilots are not thinking that kids are looking for in another hobby. I'm sure they have no idea we thermal with birds, or are being powered by the sun. Yes, RAP is one. Green should be a big part of it, and nature should also be part of it, IMHO.

This generation thinks more about the Environment than we did growing up. We need to capitalize on that which this sport is well suited.

On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 1:06:14 PM UTC-8, wrote:
GoPro and Other HD & 4K Soaring Videos Wanted!

The SSA is looking to its members to submit any 1080-HD or 4K soaring video you think the SSA might like to use in producing future promotional videos.

The SSA is currently seeking raw footage of any closeup air-to-air shots, or video of 2 or more gliders engaged in ridge running or flying under cloud streets, mountain flying, racing, or flying in formation.

We also need footage shot from around the gliderport, such as instructors working with youth/Juniors or student pilots, people working together on a glider in the hangar, footage from social gatherings, etc. What we REALLY NEED is footage of people having fun and enjoying themselves at the home club.

We need video of youth, teenageers, college age, and/or young adults up to age 40 engaged in soaring activities.... either in the air or contributing around the club. Footage that can be used to give people a sense of the fun social atmosphere many clubs enjoy, mentoring, flight instruction, and the comradery enjoyed by pilots of all ages, especially when Junior and younger adult pilots are engaged with more Senior pilots - this is wanted too.

Lastly, if you think you have something that's really exciting that nobody's ever seen before we're interested in having that too.

To make arrangements to submit your video(s) for possible inclusion in the SSA's latest marketing efforts, please contact the SSA by email at: (someone from the SSA's Digital Media Working Group will get back to you in 3-5 business days). Thank you!

- Chris Schrader
SSA Director, Region 6

Have you seen this: http://watch.opb.org/video/2365670108/

Excellent suggestions everyone!

We were aware of most but not all the videos you guys suggested but your assistance has been helpful nonetheless. When the time comes, we'll reach out to the owner/creators for permission.

Please remember your own club can benefit too from creating and posting its own videos to social media and your club's website.

Thank you,

Chris Schrader
SSA Director, Region 6

The Young Rascals wrote Come On Up. Great song but may not be music for the younger pilots.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQKexjSmnXM

On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 1:06:14 PM UTC-8, wrote:
GoPro and Other HD & 4K Soaring Videos Wanted!

The SSA is looking to its members to submit any 1080-HD or 4K soaring video you think the SSA might like to use in producing future promotional videos.

The SSA is currently seeking raw footage of any closeup air-to-air shots, or video of 2 or more gliders engaged in ridge running or flying under cloud streets, mountain flying, racing, or flying in formation.

We also need footage shot from around the gliderport, such as instructors working with youth/Juniors or student pilots, people working together on a glider in the hangar, footage from social gatherings, etc. What we REALLY NEED is footage of people having fun and enjoying themselves at the home club.

We need video of youth, teenageers, college age, and/or young adults up to age 40 engaged in soaring activities.... either in the air or contributing around the club. Footage that can be used to give people a sense of the fun social atmosphere many clubs enjoy, mentoring, flight instruction, and the comradery enjoyed by pilots of all ages, especially when Junior and younger adult pilots are engaged with more Senior pilots - this is wanted too.

Lastly, if you think you have something that's really exciting that nobody's ever seen before we're interested in having that too.

To make arrangements to submit your video(s) for possible inclusion in the SSA's latest marketing efforts, please contact the SSA by email at: (someone from the SSA's Digital Media Working Group will get back to you in 3-5 business days). Thank you!

- Chris Schrader
SSA Director, Region 6



On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 1:06:14 PM UTC-8, wrote:
GoPro and Other HD & 4K Soaring Videos Wanted!

The SSA is looking to its members to submit any 1080-HD or 4K soaring video you think the SSA might like to use in producing future promotional videos.

The SSA is currently seeking raw footage of any closeup air-to-air shots, or video of 2 or more gliders engaged in ridge running or flying under cloud streets, mountain flying, racing, or flying in formation.

We also need footage shot from around the gliderport, such as instructors working with youth/Juniors or student pilots, people working together on a glider in the hangar, footage from social gatherings, etc. What we REALLY NEED is footage of people having fun and enjoying themselves at the home club.

We need video of youth, teenageers, college age, and/or young adults up to age 40 engaged in soaring activities.... either in the air or contributing around the club. Footage that can be used to give people a sense of the fun social atmosphere many clubs enjoy, mentoring, flight instruction, and the comradery enjoyed by pilots of all ages, especially when Junior and younger adult pilots are engaged with more Senior pilots - this is wanted too.

Lastly, if you think you have something that's really exciting that nobody's ever seen before we're interested in having that too.

To make arrangements to submit your video(s) for possible inclusion in the SSA's latest marketing efforts, please contact the SSA by email at: (someone from the SSA's Digital Media Working Group will get back to you in 3-5 business days). Thank you!

- Chris Schrader
SSA Director, Region 6

The Soaring Society of America has re-launched its YouTube Channel and now has a custom URL everyone will recognize. Be sure to have you club link to it from your website or imbed any videos you like, especially those produced by the SSA.

For the latest in soaring videos go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoaringSocietyofAmerica


SSA Produced Videos (2017-18 Pilot Project) -

Soaring... You Should Try It! See: https://youtu.be/HyvKdQFjdFY

Support U.S. Junior Soaring (SSA's Youth/Junior Committee): https://youtu.be/RZEIUC0YiPM