What are the requirments for a UK Gliding Licence (GPL)?
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My local club says you can go solo after 80-100 Launches
From the BGA
As a general rule, gliding is fairly unrestrictive in who can fly. If you aren't sure, then the best thing to do is to ask at the club where you wish to fly. Below are some
guidelines.
Age
The only age limit in gliding is that you must be 16 to go solo. However, that's not to say that you cannot train with an instructor before 16. Indeed, many trainees go solo on their 16th birthday! There is no upper age limit, although after 70, you will need a doctor to sign once a year that you are fit to fly.
As a general rule there isn't much point trying to learn until you are at least 14 years old, as often youngsters get frustrated when they can't progress further. With younger children, there is also a size problem - it is essential that the straps fit securely, and it's also very helpful if you are big enough to reach the rudder pedals!
Size
Generally being small is not an issue, as you can often be fitted in with the use of cushions, although if you are less than 5 foot, you may find reaching some of the controls difficult. If you are over 6 foot 4 inches, then you may only be able to fit in certain gliders. Again, ask at the club you wish to fly at. If they don't have an appropriate glider, they may know a club that does!
Fitness
As a general rule, if you are fit enough to drive a car, you are fit enough to fly a glider. Before you fly, you will need to sign a medical declaration and, before you fly solo, you will need to get your GP to certify that you meet the same standards that you must meet to drive a car. For more information, please see the medical page. Gliding is suitable for people with a range of disabilities - for more information, see the heading Disabled Gliding.
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Long Arms
Madnes, after all who wants to fly a plane with no engine?
I want solo (BGA certificate A) after just under 3 hrs of experience and not too many launches. It depends on how much of a licence you want
Part A is acheiveable in no less than 20 flights (means you can go solo). Very few people manage it in this many, in fact the best at our club was a rugby player that managed it after 21 flights.
If you do very well then expect to fly solo after 30-35 flights. Average is anything from 40-70 flights. Also depends on the club you join.
There are then a load of other parts you can qualify for depending on what you want to get from the sport. To do them all will take anybody years.
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