Division SFCL.130 SPL – Training course and experience requirementsF1

Applicants for an SPL shall complete a training course at an ATO F2, a DTO, or a Gliding Club. The course shall be tailored to the privileges sought and shall include:

1. (1)

   theoretical knowledge as specified in point SFCL.135;

2. (2)

   at least 15 hours of flight instruction in sailplanes, including at least:

   1. (i)

      10 hours of dual flight instruction which shall include the dual flight instruction as specified in paragraphs (iv)(A) or (v)(A), as applicable;

   2. (ii)

      two hours of supervised solo flight time;

   3. (iii)

      45 launches or take-offs and landings;

   4. (iv)

      if privileges for sailplanes, excluding TMGs, are sought, at least seven hours of flight instruction in sailplanes, excluding TMGs, and including at least:

      1. (A)

         three hours of dual flight instruction;

      2. (B)

         either:

         1. (a)

            one solo cross-country flight of at least 50 km (27 NM); or

         2. (b)

            one dual cross-country flight of at least 100 km (55 NM) which, by way of derogation from paragraph (2)(iv), may be completed in a TMG;

   5. (v)

      if privileges for TMGs are sought, at least six hours of flight instruction in TMGs, including at least:

      1. (A)

         four hours of dual flight instruction;

      2. (B)

         one solo cross-country flight of at least 150 km (80 NM) in a TMG, during which one full-stop landing at an aerodrome different from the aerodrome of departure shall be performed.

Applicants who hold a pilot licence for another category of aircraft, with the exception of balloons licence, shall be credited with 10 % of total flight time as PIC on such aircraft and up to a maximum of seven hours. The amount of credit given shall in any case:

1. (1)

   not include the requirements of paragraphs (a)(2)(ii), (a)(2)(iv)(B) and (a)(2)(v)(B); and

2. (2)

   with regard to paragraph (a)(2)(iii), not exceed 10 launches or take-offs and landings.