INFORMATION DERIVED FROM THE SSA WEB SITE: http://www.ssa.org


BAROGRAPH CERTIFICATION: The barograph must have a current certification or be certified with in 30 days of flight.


INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE WRITEN ON THE BAROGRAPH PAPER:
1.  PRIOR to the flight, the FAI Sporting Code REQUIRES the OO to make a pre-flight ID mark on the barogram.  This is a distinctive symbol, not writing that can be confused with required information which may be added after the flight.

2. CLAIN SUBMISSION: The following items are also required for claim submission, but may be written on the barogram after the flight:
         - For [State] altitude records, the pressure at ground level (QFE) at time of takeoff,
         - Date of flight,
         - Name of pilot,
         - Type, serial number and altitude range of barograph,
         - Type and registration of glider,
         - Altitude of release
         - Date and signature of OO after landing.

WHERE TO SUBMIT: Send all completed applications and documentation to the:
     SSA
     PO Box 2100
     Hobbs, NM 88241-2100.

WHO CAN ACT AS AN OFFICIAL OBSERVER: The Official Observer (OO) National Record, FAI Badge, State Record or other flight made for an SSA Award must be a current SSA member with a working knowledge of the FAI Sporting Code as it pertains to gliders (Section 3) including Annex C. This person must:
         1. hold at least an SSA B Badge or at least one leg of an FAI Badge (eg: Silver Altitude);or
         2. be the airport manager at the take off or landing site, or
         3. be SSA authorized in writing as an Official Observer

ADDITIONAL IFORMATION ABOUT BADGES:
        URL: http://www.ssa.org/     Click on Soaring Achievement
	FAQS: http://www.ssa.org/files/member/faq09.pdf 
        PROCEDURES: http://www.ssa.org/files/member/Procedures09.pdf
        EMAIL QUESTIONS TO:  TheBadgeLady@ssa.org