Club Documents

This Flight Operations Manual (FOM), along with the Member Policy Manual (MPM), contains the essential information for Soaring Society of Boulder (SSB) glider pilots.

The FOM describes how flight operations are conducted at Boulder Airport — the airport environment and the procedures for launching, towing, soaring, and landing SSB aircraft safely.

Nothing in this manual relieves a pilot of the responsibility to comply with the Federal Aviation Regulations, to practice good airmanship, or to use common sense.

Do not let the policies contained within the Flight Operation Manual prevent you from making any decisions that prioritize safety.

This Member Policy Manual (MPM) along with the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) are documents that contain the essential information for Soaring Society of Boulder (SSB) members.

The MPM describes how the SSB works and what the organization expects of each of its members.

Nothing in this manual relieves a member of the responsibility to comply with the Federal Aviation Regulations, to practice good airmanship, or to use common sense.

Do not let the policies contained within the Member Policy Manual prevent you from making any decisions that prioritize safety.

All dues and fees are subject to change.

Welcome letter from our president

Club board of directors and managers.

Know your board of directors.

SSB 2026-2027 Insurance Certificate

It is quite common for the wind to be from the West when flying out of Boulder. This checkout provides the pilot with critical safety information in this situation. These checkout forms should not be considered the final word on the subject but only a brief introduction