Silver Distance Denied

One point that I think is being missed with the discussions about Silver Badge and above -

If you don't do the C and Bronze badges, you miss the training required for them - simulated off field landings without an altimeter (both dual and solo), ability to do very accurate (and short) landings, and the cross country knowledge required to pass the Bronze written test.

One needs this training just in case one of those big flights doesn't work out so well. Plus, this training is hugely valuable if you want to fly in contests.

I am very thankful for the instructors who encouraged me to work hard to get those badges done.

Lou