On Jul 15, 10:00*am, "Mike Schumann" mike-nos...@traditions-
nospam.com wrote:
You need to have a B badge or any FAI badge leg. *An airport manager can
also be the official observer.

Mike Schumann

"Greg Arnold" wrote in message

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Can you define an "Official Observer" what do you have to do to become
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The qualifications for to be an Official Observer aren't prohibitive,
you just need to have earned a Silver Badge.

I thought it was a B badge.

*A0s far as landing
witnesses, you either need ONE Official Observer, or TWO people who
aren't. I think most of this is explained if you follow the links
above.

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You are correct, I was WRONG in my previous post. From the SSA
website:

Q:
Who can act as an Official Observer?
A:
In the United States, the SSA has established the following
requirements for a person to act as an Official Observer (OO) for any
FAI Badge or Record flight or SSA State Record or Awards flight:
Must hold at least an SSA B Badge or higher SSA Badge (C or Bronze
Badge), or a leg of an FAI Badge (e.g., Silver Altitude) or completed
FAI Silver, Gold or Diamond Badge.
Must have a working knowledge of the FAI Sporting Code as it pertains
to gliders (Section 3) including Annex C which is a guide to the
Code.
Must be an SSA Member.
An Airport Manager may also act as an Official Observer.