Frequently Asked Questions

Pilots getting ready to start flying for their badges usually have a lot of questions.

• Click here for the Badge and Record procedure guide.
• Click here for a list of questions that the Badge Dude receives most often.
• If your questions are not answered here then e-mail The Badge Dude.

For more information on the rules governing badge and record flights, the FAI Sporting Code can be accessed on our website (look under forms).

Additional information is available from Bob Wander’s book, “The Silver Badge Made Easy” and Jackie Payne‘s Book, “The Badge & Record Book”. Both are available from the SSA Merchandise Department.

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