SFCL.130 SPL – Training course and experience requirements

(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.