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Old August 22nd 10, 02:47 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
CindyB[_2_]
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Default SSA project - Automation of badge applications

On Aug 21, 6:29*pm, Tony wrote:
On Aug 21, 6:15*pm, Mark wrote:



Has anyone with the SSA proposed the notion of developing some
software that would automate the entire badge review process??




Potentially confirmation of a badge flight could occur within 24 hours
of submission.


Just a thought...




It is underway. It is a big process.
I am not one to subject our helpers to criticism and distraction in
the middle term.
Every person is their own best programmer....

The project will expand and develop over time from the initial
features.
It is also true that the Sporting Code still allows claims with
barographs,
and some things will require manual eval by humans.

Now - you all want to know what time frame for potential roll out.
The answer is --
like a homebuilt aircraft, we are 85% complete....

I expect that when it happens, you will be as happy with Awards
Processing as you are with the Magazine Archive and the Tracker
listing page,
and the upcoming Sailplane Directory....

and folks with technical code writing expertise that want to
contribute are welcomed to contact
me to be directed to sections to assist us.

Thanks for your support and patience.

Cindy Brickner
Region 12 Director