Yes, it was my little green FAI book that allowed me to easily get a US licence and then to state my experience to the flying schools - since we don't have a licence here in Australia, the US officialdom couldn't cope with logbook endorsements.
-Cath >The only benefit of the badge system is that they are >international. >"A", "B", and "C" certificates are local qualifications, >which don't necessarily conform to an international >standard, and there are countries which don't use this >system (e.g. USA) >If you fly overseas, the possession of one or more of the >FAI badges is immediately understood by the locals, whereas >the certificates may not be. >Hence: If badges are to be awarded by national >organisations and not the FAI, care must be taken not to >vary the requirements, so the universalty is maintained. >Just my 2c worth... >Cheers, John G. -- -- * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring mailing list. * To Unsubscribe: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * with "unsubscribe aus-soaring" in the body of the message * or with "help" in the body of the message for more information.
