"K.P. Termaat" wrote in message ...
Hello Ian,

SNIP

The OO ruined a 1000 km FAI badge just a week ago being unaware of the 10
km FAI requirement. Or may be FAI did that.

The flight in question was:

Karel:

The flight in question was likely a wonderful flight full of
memories for the pilot. A great personal accomplishment. Pass him
my congratulations.

However, I object to you laying the blame of ruin at the feet of
either the OO, or the FAI. It is the pilot's responsibility to
plan their flight and understand the Code. It is disappointing
that someone would offer to serve as an OO (regardless of being
allowed, knowledge is a second factor) and not be conversant
enough with the rules to "assist" a pilot. The 10km rule has
stood in place for many years now.

A pilot flying for 1000-km has had ample opportunity to read the
FAI code, and presumably has completed other badge legs and as such
may be "qualified" as an OO in their own right. But, that is a
presumption on my part. Nowadays, it could be a pilot of only
a few months in a 60:1 L/D glider, or perhaps an ETA.

I am only teasing a little bit here.... and hope that all readers
will remember that they are the pilot-in-command, and not seek to
lay 'fault' elsewhere.
I find that outlook in too many arenas, other than soaring.

Best wishes,

Cindy Brickner
Caracole Soaring