SPL conversion – Basic Instructors
As previously reported, changes to UK SFCL have been proposed that are expected to be confirmed in law later this summer. One of those changes is the inclusion of a Basic Instructor (Sailplanes) rating.
The BGA sailplane pilot licence conversion application forms have been updated, approved, and republished.
To help to ensure a BGA BI can apply in good time ahead of the 30th September, applications for an SPL with BI(S) privileges or to add BI(S) privileges to an existing SPL are now being accepted by the BGA. Please note that an SPL with a BI(S) rating cannot be issued by the CAA until the law has changed as described above.
The sailplane pilot licence conversion information including application forms can be viewed here.