The Soaring Development Panel coordinates the sporting side for Gliding in Australia. The panel’s role is to
Set standards for cross country coaching and coordinate coaching events with the Regions.
Train coaches
Process FAI Badges (Silver, Gold, Diamond) and Australian and World Records.
Coordinate matters with the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) and the International Gliding Commission (IGC).
Coordinate National Competitions, and writes and updates the National Competition Rules and handicaps
Establish National Ranking lists and selects pilots to represent Australia at World Competitions
The Manual of Standard Procedures #4 (MOSP4) is the overall document that describes how the panel operates.
