On Tuesday, April 10, 2012 7:25:40 PM UTC-7, Tony wrote:
On Tuesday, April 10, 2012 5:55:39 PM UTC-5, Gregg Leslie wrote:
Really,

Try understanding this...

I've found that reading the sporting code first helps.

Yes start with the FAI Sporting Code Section 3, and really read and understand it. It is a rich/complex set of rules, so be careful and use the provided precise definitions for terms, swapping in their exact meanings every time you come across those terms--dont' just assume what things loosely mean. Not doing that will just lead to confusion. Then once you have a understanding of the rules then read the FAI pilot/OO guide (sporting Code Section 3 Annex C) and then read the SSA guide you linked to.

You also should find a good official observer to work with and discuss the rules, tasks, issues etc. with them well before the flight. Spend time trying to find an OO who really knows the rules. If you did not use an OO then you'll have already missed the possibility of many of the possible claims for this flight.

You and your OO should also read the IGC approval documentation for your flight recorder, and make sure to follow any requirements there.

Commonly made useful advice for any flights that require a declaration is to use a paper declaration done so that it overrides any electronic declaration--there are just too many possible problems with electronic declarations to not use paper, at least as a back-up. This is pointed out in the SSA document and has been discussed on r.a.s. before.

Darryl