FAI Certificates Officer
THE GLIDING FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA
APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF SILVER, GOLD, OR DIAMOND, GFA DISTANCES
600Km, 700Km, 750Km, 800Km, 900Km, FAI 1000Km BADGE AND DIPLOMA. (Use tab key to complete)
Surname: Given Names :
Address :
State : Post Code: Phone ( ) Fax ( )
Nationality:- Signature...... Email:…………………..……………………..
Gliding Certificate Nr: GFA Nr : Gliding Club:
Mailing Address if different to above:
I APPLY FOR ( Use space bar to select box)Evidence Required
SILVER BADGE: Three Tests.
DURATION A flight of 5 hours duration not including launch time. *B
DISTANCE A flight of not less than 50Kms made in a straight line. B,C
HEIGHT A flight with a height gain of not less than 1000 metres ( 3282 feet ) B
GOLD BADGE: Three Tests.
DURATION A flight of 5 hours duration not including launch time. *B
DISTANCE A flight of not less than 300Kms. B,C
HEIGHT A flight with a height gain of not less than 3000 metres ( 9843 feet ) CHG
DIAMOND BADGE: Three Tests.
GOAL FLIGHT A flight of not less than 300Kms, made as a triangle or O/R.
Flight must be declared and flown in nominated order. B,C
DISTANCE A flight of not less than 500Kms. B,C
HEIGHT A flight with a height gain of not less than 5000 metres ( 16405 feet ) CHG
Evidence Method: B - Barograph. C - Fixed Camera or Approved Data Logger. CHG - Cert. of Height Gain.
FAI BADGE 1000Km GFA BADGE 600Km, 700Km, 750Km, 800Km, 900Km
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.Any test may qualify towards Silver Gold or Diamond Badges as applicable.
2.The pilot must be alone in the aircraft.
3.A sealed barograph or approved data logger must be carried for all tests, *except for the Duration test if the flight can be continuously observed
throughout by a ground based Official Observer. Barographs or Approved Data Logger must be sealed and opened/unloaded by an Official
Observer.
4.For Distance Tests, the loss in height between the altitude at the point of release and the landing point must not exceed 1% of the distance
covered.
5.In Height Gain Tests, the height allowed is the difference between the greatest height registered on the Barograph or Approved Data Logger and
the previous lowest point registered subsequent to release.
6.FAI Silver, Gold, and Diamond Badges are recorded in registers of the National Aero Club of the pilot. National Aero Clubs reciprocally
undertake to observe the tests for other National Aero Clubs and to transmit the necessary information to the National Aero Club of the pilot, in
order that the Badge and Certificate may be recorded or issued. If the pilot belongs to a country which has no National Aero Club, the issue of
the Badge must be recorded by the National Aero Club observing the test.
CERTIFICATION AND METHOD OF CARRYING OUT TESTS.
1.Each test must be certified in accordance with the Test Forms overleaf by an Official Observer holding a Certificate of Appointment for Gliding
and Soaring Activities.
2.The Tests may be carried out in any order.
3.As each test is carried out the appropriate certificate overleaf may, if desired, be forwarded to the FAI Certificates Officer, GFA for retention
pending the completion of the remaining tests. Alternatively the form and evidence can be retained until all tests for that badge are completed.
- The applicant must possess a ‘C’ Certificate or an equivalent Gliding Certificate granted by a National Aero Club member of the F.A.I
.
GFA TEST FORM
DURATION
1.I certify that ( Surname ) ( Given Names)
on ( Date ) carried out a flight of Hours Minutes, excluding launch time,
in Glider Type Reg: and was launched by Winch, Aerotow from ( Place ) .
2.The aircraft carried a sealed barograph or approved Data Logger or The Glider was continuously observed. (delete as necessary)
O/O Name O/O Number / Address
State: Signature:...... Phone: Fax:
HEIGHT CLAIM
1.I certify that ( Surname ) ( Given Names )
on ( Date ) in Glider Type: Reg: and was launched by Winch or Aerotow
from ( Place ) and achieved a low point of ( ft / M ) for a gain of ( ft / M )
The Barogram for this flight and the current Barograph calibration chart, or, the Certificate of height Gain is included.
( delete as necessary, neither required for Silver Height gain greater than 3700 feet. )
Barograph Type: Serial Nr: . Calibration Date:
O/O Name: O/O Number: / Address:
State: Signature:...... Phone: Fax:
DISTANCE
1.I certify that ( Surname ) ( Given Names )
on ( Date ) carried out a flight of Kms in Glider Type Reg
and was launched by Winch, Aerotow from The release point was
Start ( Place ) Lat S/. - Long E/. Degrees and decimal minutes
1st Turn Point Lat S /. - Long E /. Kms to
2nd Turn Point Lat S /. - Long E /. Kms to
3rd Turn Point Lat S /. - Long E /. Kms to
Place of Landing Lat S /. - Long E /. Kms
2.The height of the release point is ft, and the elevation of the finish point is ft.
The difference of height is less than 1% of the distance flown, and is less than 3280 ft.
3.The aircraft carried a sealed barograph or GNSS Data Recorder and I have examined the output.
4.I have examined the turn point photos or GNSS trace and am satisfied that the above course was completed.
5.The pilot landed at the place named above , or, the pilot produced for my inspection a landing certificate signed
by two local witnesses ( or one O/O ) giving time, date ,and place of landing.
O/O Name: O/O Number: / Address
State: Signature:...... Phone: Fax:
DIAMOND GOAL
1.I certify that ( Surname ) ( Given Names )
on ( Date )carried out a flight of Kms in Glider Type: Reg:
and was launched by Winch/Aerotow from The release point was
Start ( Place ) Lat S/. - Long E/. Degrees and decimal minutes
1st Turn Point Lat S/. - Long E/ Kms to
2nd Turn Point Lat S/. - Long E/ Kms to
GOAL Lat S/. - Long E/ Kms to
Place of Landing
2.Difference of height ASL between start altitude and finish point is less than 3280 Feet.
3.The aircraft carried a sealed barograph or GNSS Data Recorder and I have examined the output.
4.I have examined the turn point photos or GNSS trace and am satisfied that the above course was completed.
5.The pilot landed at the place named above , or, the pilot produced for my inspection a landing certificate signed
by two local witnesses ( or one O/O ) giving time, date ,and place of landing.
O/O Name O/O Number: / Address:
State: Signature:...... Phone: Fax:
MOTOR GLIDER
The motorglider was observed with the motor stopped before passing the start line. The power source recorder documents that the
motor was not restarted during the claimed performance and I am satisfied that the requirements of Chapter 6 of the sporting Code
have been met.
O/O Name O/O Number: / Address:
State: Signature: Phone: Fax: