NAA Fees to the US Team

I agree with Jack's comment.
I also would like to know what the NAA does for the
SSA other than pass forms to the FAI? I have heard
that the amount of money the SSA forks out for badges
and records is outragious. Am I, as a pilot and member
of SSA, supposed to be getting something other than
a gold and diamond badge from the FAI for what is paid
to the NAA? Is there a way for the SSA to by-pass the
NAA on submission of the badge and record forms? Might
save some money cutting out the middle man.
Just curious....
Brian

While it does sound like the NAA fees are quite high
for the services
they provide, why do you think others should pay the
fees for a very
select few to race in international competitions.
Most of the SSA
membership does not even race. Why should racers,
who will never have
the opportunity to compete at the international level,
be asked to pay
an extra $20.00 to fly in competitions for those few
who do.

If you want to fly