Declared Training Organisation
The BGA operates a Declared Training Organisation (DTO) on behalf of member clubs and their members who choose to use the privileges of a Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL). During 2025, this webpage will evolve to further support BGA clubs and their members.
A DTO must comply with the Declared Training Organisation (DTO) rules.
The Sailplane Flight Crew Licencing (SFCL) rules apply to the SPL and all privileges.
Any BGA club can apply to be an integral part of the BGA DTO. The club will need to confirm several details relating to compliance including the identity of the Local Head of Training (usually the CFI). The application form is here.
DTO training
The BGA DTO currently supports the following SFCL compliant training. Click on the links for more details.
Other resources
Conduct of FI(S) 9-year demonstration of competence guidance
FI(S) 9-year demonstration of competence report
Adding a privilege to an existing SPL application form
Licence conversion
SPL conversion information is available here.