I have my SEL Private VFR licence. I recently went on a glider flight, and I loved it. How much extra work does it take a typical pilot to transition from SEL to gliders?
What extra material will I have to learn? And what overlaps?
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Sign up to join this communityI have my SEL Private VFR licence. I recently went on a glider flight, and I loved it. How much extra work does it take a typical pilot to transition from SEL to gliders?
What extra material will I have to learn? And what overlaps?
(I am assuming your question is asking about the FAA regulations.)
If you already have a PPL, then the requirements are modest. According to the Soaring Society of America:
Additional Pilot Rating
Holders of a valid FAA Power plane license with 40 hours as pilot-in-command need a minimum of 10 solo flights to qualify to take the glider flight test. No written exam is required to add a glider rating to a power license. In all cases, refer to the Federal Aviation Regulations for details on pilot licensing.