Yes as far as I know you have to be a BAA Member to get anything certified. But don't get too anchious to hear back from them. I sent in my $ and application over 5 weeks ago and have not heard a word. I have talked to the famous 'Mr Ed' and he keeps assuring me that everything is in the works, once they found my application. Typicalyou send the stuff to Michigan, but the guy who takes care of it lives in Alabama or something like that.