SFCL.130 SPL - Training course and experience requirements

• Regulation (EU) 2020/358 found in: Sailplane Rule Book - Part-SAO Part-SFCL CS-22 (Nov 2022)

SFCL.130 SPL – Training course and experience requirements Regulation (EU) 2020/358 (a) Applicants for an SPL shall complete a training course at an ATO or a DTO. The course shall be tailored to the privileges sought and shall include: (1) theoretical knowledge as specified in point SFCL.135; (2) at least 15 hours of flight instruction in sailplanes, including at least: (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; (ii) two hours of supervised solo flight time; (iii) 45 launches or take-offs and landings; (iv) if privileges for sailplanes, excluding TMGs, are sought, at least seven hours of flight instruction in sailplanes, excluding TMGs, and including at least: (A) three hours of dual flight instruction; (B) either: (a) one solo cross-country flight of at least 50 km (27 NM); or (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; (v) if privileges for TMGs are sought, at least six hours of flight instruction in TMGs, including at least: (A) four hours of dual flight instruction; (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. (b) 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) not include the requirements of paragraphs (a)(2)(ii), (a)(2)(iv)(B) and (a)(2)(v)(B); and (2) with regard to paragraph (a)(2)(iii), not exceed 10 launches or take-offs and landings.