Soaring Economist Blog
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The Soaring Economist Blog is managed by Daniel Sazhin, a CFI-G and a Ph.D. student, studying Brain and Cognitive Sciences at Temple University. He is interested in how people process information and make decisions in dynamic environments. He has over 1,700 hours and 12 years of flying experience. In his blog, he covers topics such as personal experiences, adventures, flight information, and..
Soaring Economist Blog
7M ago
Hello Everyone, I am relieved to report that the SSA Contest Committee has rescinded their letter and has concurred that Sylvia, Noah, and I did not break any rules and acted fully within our roles as competitors, pilots-in-command, and US Team members. Biff Huss has resigned as Chairman of the SSA Contest Committee and John ..read more
Soaring Economist Blog
7M ago
To the SSA Contest Committee, It is with disappointment that I am writing this open letter to the SSA Contest Committee. This morning, I received a letter written on behalf of the SSA’s Contest Committee accusing me of using unsportsmanlike tactics in the recent Club Class Nationals at Dansville. Prior to the letter, I had ..read more
Soaring Economist Blog
7M ago
It’s been a quiet year on my blog. Many folks may wonder why this is the case, but those who are close to me know that I’ve had some monumental life events that have been occupying my mind. On the positive side, my wife and I now have a lovely daughter, Anna. She’s now nearly ..read more
Soaring Economist Blog
1y ago
It’s been a wonderful August. Having returned from some exceptional soaring out west while on my honeymoon, I was not expecting much from Blairstown. This time of the year tends to yield hot, hazy, and humid conditions. The kind where you can hardly see more than several miles away at several thousand feet. When you ..read more
Soaring Economist Blog
1y ago
Only two days left in the competition and we’re second overall. There are not many opportunities left to make a play for the leading position and today looked like the best opportunity. The weather looked good, with high thermals promising a long soaring day and a long soaring task. This would lead to more points ..read more
Soaring Economist Blog
1y ago
I was rudely awaken to a loud clanking at 3am. The vent above my head was fluttering and chattering in what sounded like hurricane-force winds around me. After tightening the latch, I easily went back to sleep, though others on the airfield were not so lucky. Piet Barber’s tent got obliterated by the gust front ..read more
Soaring Economist Blog
1y ago
What a roller coaster of a day! The morning started out with a big storm that totally drenched the airport. The mulberry tree just outside my camper van got shaken up, dropping many berries to get squashed under foot. Puddles submerged sections of the concrete pads making the ramp look like a collection of many ..read more
Soaring Economist Blog
1y ago
The first day of the Nationals was a doozy. In the morning, we were greeted with large puddles on the runway and gray skies. A couple raindrops even fell while we were assembling the Duo. So it was all the more surprising when I joined the task advisor meeting to hear that Mitch was thinking ..read more
Soaring Economist Blog
1y ago
The last several months have been very exciting I’ve gotten married to Jen, a wonderful woman and the love of my life. We had an eventful spring, anchored around planning our wedding. Everything worked out fantastically, though between our wedding plans and my extensive research work, I’ve had little time to throw ink on a ..read more
Soaring Economist Blog
1y ago
Once in a blue moon, and when the tides, stars, and a continental low-pressure system all align just right, something magical happens on the Kittatinny Ridge. The magic begins with a breath of warm, moist air seeping in from the ocean at just the right angle and strength. Upon colliding with the ridge, this laminar ..read more